2011
Riney, Summer Sides, PhD – Teachers' perspectives on student problematic behavior and social skills.
Recent Employment: Fort Worth Independent Schools
2010
Wanyonyi-Short, Maureen N, PhD - Educators’ perceptions of the importance of selected competencies for teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders and their perceived proficiency.
Recent Employment: North Carolina Central University, Durham
Wilhite, Shannon, PhD - Effects of the Why Try Social Skills Program on students with emotional and behavioral Disorders at an alternative campus.
Recent Employment: Denton County Cooperative – Challenge/Journey Programs, Sanger, TX
Hathcote, Andrea, PhD – Programming for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorder: The importance, Usage, and Preparedness for Implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions Based on Practitioner Perceptions.
Recent Employment: Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
Hogan, Kathleen, PhD – Alternative Certification: A comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators.
Recent Employment: August State University, Augusta, GA
2009
Githembe, Purity Kanini, PhD –African refugee parents’ involvement in their children’s schools: Barriers and recommendations for improvement.
Minor Professor (Returning to Kenya)
Garcia-Rodriquez, Gina D., PhD – Analysis of school discipline with a focus on characteristics of Hispanic adolescents with learning disabilities from a low socioeconomic area.
Recent Employment: Behavioral Specialist, Richardson, TX ISD
Wong-Lo, Mickie, PhD – Cyberbullying: Responses of Adolescents and Parents toward Digital Aggression.
Recent Employment: Northeastern University, Chicago, IL
Adkins, Beverly, PhD – Job satisfaction for special educators who instruct students with emotional/behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: Ft. Worth Independent School District, Texas
Miller, Cindy, PhD – The effects of positive behavioral supports in schools since the implementation of the individuals with disabilities education act of 1997 based on 2001 slidea data
2008
Walter, Paulette, PhD. Follow-up study of a master's program for teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders
Moreno, Gerardo, PhD. Freuqency and quality of the implementation of the functional behavioral assessment as reported by educators.
Recent Employment: Northeastern University, Chicago, IL
2007
Christensen, Jennifer E., PhD. Female
adolescent identified with emotional disturbance and adjudicated female
adolescents: A comparison of self-concepts.
Recent Employment: University of Wisconsin at Superior
Schultz, Edward K.,
PhD. State- and local-level implementation of schoolwide positive
behavior support: An examination of the Texas behavior support
initiative.
Recent Employment: Midwestern State
University, Wichita Falls, TX
Smythe, Carolyn N., PhD. The historical
significance of professional contributions of a leader in the field of
emotional and behavioral disorders in special education: A
qualitative case study of Richard J. Whelan.
Recent Employment:
Fort Worth Independent School District
Aiello, Jan E., PhD. An analysis of the
characteristics of female juvenile offenders as predictors of
resocialization or recidivism.
Recent Employment: Adjunct,
University of North Texas, Denton
Adera, Beatrice A. PhD. Turnover among
teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Recent
Employment: Penn State University - Harrisburg
2006
Asel, Crystal S., PhD. Current practices in working with special education paraeducators.
Couvillon, Michael, PhD. Use of functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans with children and youth with challenging behaviors.
Recent Employment: Drake Unversity, Des Moines IA
Manning, Marie L. PhD. Evaluating quality standards for teachers in the field of emotional and behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
2005
Patton, Angela. PhD. Parental understanding and satisfaction with special education services in the State of Texas.
Recent Employment: Lewisville ISD, TX
Davison, Lisa, PhD. Parental understanding of discipline issues, functional behavioral assessment, and behavioral intervention plans: Using a state-wide survey to examine parents’ reports related to discipline.
Recent Employment: Lewisville ISD, TX
Jones, Francesca, PhD. Meta-analysis of reading interventions for students with learning and behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: Southern Methdoist University, Dallas, TX
Bore, Julia Korir, PhD. Distance education in the preparation of special education personnel: An examination of videoconferencing and web-based instruction.
Recent Employment: University of Texas at Permian Baisn, Odessa, TX
York, Lorie, PhD. Descriptive analysis of comments obtained during the process of regulating the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004.
Recent Employment: Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District, TX
Wang, Hsin-Yi, PhD. A qualitative research study of how extended field experience prepares special education teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: College of Pharmacy and Education, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC
Ryan (Monfore), Dorothea, PhD. Reading and math outcomes for incarcerated youth with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: Slipery Rock State University, PA
2004
Fish, Wade, PhD. Perceptions of parents with students with autism toward the IEP.
Recent Employment: Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX
Mohr, Darrell, PhD. Technology-based distance education used to prepare special education personnel.
Recent Employment: Lake Dallas ISD, TX
Lowdermilk, John, PhD. A deconstruction and qualitative analysis of the consumption of traditional entertainment media by elementary-aged children diagnosed with emotional disorders.
Recent Employment: University of Texas at Pan American, Edinburg,
TX
Zhang (Chen), Kaili, PhD. Social skills for students with emotional/behavioral disorders ages six through twelve years: A combination of a literature-based curriculum and telecommunications.
Recent Employment: University of Hong Kong, HK
2003
Flint, Paula, PhD. Negative symptoms of schizophrenia interfering with academic and social success.
Recent Employment: Flint Academy, Arlington, TX
Morgan, Daniel J., PhD. Knowledge and attitudes of pre-service teachers toward students who area gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered.
Recent Employment: Southeastern Cooperative in Special Education, Virgina Beach, VA
Eastin, Jenni. Impact of absent father-figures on male students and the correlation to juvenile delinquency.
Recent Employment: Private Consultant, Frisco, TX
2001
Teaff, Tracy, PhD. Effect of individualized curricular accommodations, incorporating student interest and the impact on the motivation and occurrence/non-occurrence of disruptive behaviors displayed by students with emotional/behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: Tarleton State University, Killeen, TX
Estes, Mary Bailey, PhD. Choice for all? Charter schools and students with disabilities.
Recent Employment: University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Menendez, Anthony A Tony, PhD. An inquiry into the factors influencing the development of the field of behavioral disorders: A qualitative approach.
Recent Employment: Cleveland State University, OH
2000
Monahan, Michael P., PhD. Social skills and problem behavior assessment in general and special education vocational students.
Recent Employment: Sanger ISD, TX
Broom, Ellen Wildemann, PhD. An examination of factors related to the cognitive and affective empathy levels of adjudicated youth.
Recent Employment: Adjunct, Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX
Cavin, David Clark, PhD. Personality type preferences of juvenile delinquents.
Recent Employment: Joshua ISD, TX
Silver, Kathi, PhD. Emotional/behavioral disturbance and speech/language disorders: Prevalence of the dual diagnoses in a school-age population.
1999
McCrary, Donna, PhD. Endogenous constructivist implications for methodology: Focus on young children with developmental delay in the social and emotional domains.
Recent Employment: Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX
1998
Brinkman-George, Leslie, PhD. Relevance of risk factors for delinquency among subtypes of adolescent male juvenile offenders: Significance for youth with emotional/behavioral disorders or learning disabilities.
Recent Employment: Jacksonville ISD, TX
Elizondo, Leigh A., PhD. Behavior management techniques used by teachers of students with emotional/ behavioral disorders in various educational settings.
Recent Employment: Fairbanks ISD, TX
Price, Laura Black, PhD. An analysis of how interest groups influence the policy-making process for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997.
Recent Employment: University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
1997
Hughes-Fitzsimons, Ann, PhD. Risk factors for delinquency among adolescent males with emotional/behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and their nondisabled peers: A comparison.
Recent Employment: Denton County Cooperative in Special Education, Sanger, TX
1996
Lechtenberger, DeAnn, PhD. A follow-up study of the subsequent educational placement and categorical classification of preschool early childhood special education students in selected rural and urban settings.
Recent Employment: Texas Tech University, TX
Baker, Pamela, PhD. Use of self-management strategies in the treatment of children and youth with emotional/behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: Education Service Center - Region X, Dallas, TX
Mullins, Frank, PhD. Rural shared service arrangements: An analysis of perceived responsibilities/role with and without site-based decision-making.
Recent Employment: Eastern Illionis University, Charleston, IL
1995
Livaudais, Noel, PhD. A correlational study using the Behavior Dimensions Rating Scale and the Behavior Assessment System for Children with with two groups of elementary school-aged students in special education.
Recent Employment: Retired - Hurst - Euless - Bedford ISD, TX
1994
McArthur, Patrick, PhD. A comparison of knowledge/skill statements needed by teachers of students with E/BD and teachers in juvenile correctional special education settings.
Recent Employment: Portland Oregon Public School, OR
1992
Barnes, Karen, PhD. Postsecondary employment outcomes for youth with serious emotional disturbance: An analysis of national data.
Recent Employment: Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Coburn, Leslie, PhD. An examination of regular education teachers attitudes toward students with emotional/ behavioral disorders in selected school districts.
Recent Employment: Garland ISD, TX; Adjunct University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Suter, Cheryl, PhD. Effects of supplementary performance and on-task contingencies in the acquisition of math skills for students with behavioral disorders and attention deficit disorders and non-disabled students.
Recent Employment: Lebanon Valley College, PA
1991
Schultz, Sally, PhD. The practice of occupational therapy as a related service for students with behavioral disorders.
Recent Employment: Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Heflin, L. Juane, PhD. Behavioral characteristics of young children who were prenatally substance exposed.
Recent Employment: Georgia State University, Alanta, GA
1990
Campbell, Robert, PhD. Academic, behavioral, and social competency characteristics of non-handicapped, learning disabled, and emotional/behaviorally disordered adjudicated juveniles.
Recent Employment: State of Hawaii, Honolulu
Reese, James M, PhD. Observable differences between groups of teachers with serious emotional disturbances.
Recent Employment: Tulsa Public School, OK
Bunsen, Tesa, PhD. Analysis of critical skills used by educators of students with autism.
Recent Employment: University of Alaska, Anchorage, AL
1987
Sarnacki, Ronald L., PhD. An examination of the behavioral dimensions of behaviorally disordered students across grade levels utilizing confirmatory factor analysis.
Recent Employment: Winfield ISD, KS
1986
Roberts, Dewey (Rob) F ., PhD. An analysis of critical skills used by correctional education personnel.
Recent Employment: Memphis State University, TN
1984
Gilliam, Brenda, PhD. A descriptive profile of adjudicated and nonadjudicated adolescents educated at a juvenile center/school for disruptive and/or maladjusted youth.
Recent Employment: University of Texas at Tyler, TX
Turnage, Thomas, PhD. Attributional predispositions and attributions for success and failure among seriously emotional disturbed adolescent males and nondisturbed, regular education adolescent males.
Recent Employment:
Texas A & M University of Commerce, TX
1983
Donahue, Catherine, PhD. An analysis of classroom management procedures utilized by teachers of emotionally disturbed students.
Recent Employment:
Highland Park ISD, TX
1982
Pelton, Gary, PhD. The effects of directive and nondirective learning conditions on emotionally disturbed adolescents acquisitions of academic behavior.
Recent Employment: Spring ISD, TX
1980
Scott, Paula, PhD. Competencies needed by teachers of the hearing impaired.
Recent Employment: Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Zagar, Edanna, PhD. Classroom management procedures of teachers of behaviorally disordered children and youth.
Recent Employment: Richardson ISD, TX
