Founder
School Safety Research Group

Research Assistant
Collaborative Center for Literacy Development
University of Kentucky

Training Consultant
Kentucky Child Now!

Doctoral Student
Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology
University of Kentucky

Work History
Research Consultant, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Training Consultant, Kentucky School Board's Association
Research Associate, Kentucky Center for School Safety
Clinical Assistant, School Psychology Clinic
Residential Supervising Instructor, Higgins Learning Center

Educational Background
PhD, School Psychology, University of Kentucky, Expected 2011
EDS, School Psychology, University of Kentucky, Expected 2010
Graduate Certificate, Assistive Technology, UK, Expected 2009
MS, Educational Psychology, University of Kentucky, 2007
Graduate Certificate, Developmental Disabilities, IHDI, 2007
BS, Psychology, Western Kentucky University, 2005

Professional Activities
Ad Hoc Reviewer: 41st Annual NASP Convention, 2009
Editorial Review Board: New School Psychology Bulletin, 2007-Present
Editorial Board: UK Counseling, Ed, & School Psych Newsletter, 2006-Present
Board Member: Professional Education Council, WKU, 2004

Association Membership and Leadership Activities
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), 2006-Present
- Ad Hoc Reviewer, 41st Annual NASP Convention, 2008-09
- NASP Fellow to the Public Policy Institute, 2007
American Psychological Association (APA), 2006-Present
- Division 16; Division 37
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 2006- Present
Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools (KAPS), 2005-Present
- Alternate Rep to KY Center for School Safety Advisory Council, 2008-09
- Online Communications Committee Co-Chair, 2007-Present
- State Executive Committee Board Member, 2006-Present
- Legislative Committee Member, 2006-08
- Webmaster, 2006-07
Student Association of School Psychologists (SASP-UK), 2005-Present
Kentucky Educator's Political Action Committee (KEPAC), 2004-2007
- State Executive Committee Board Member, 2004-06
National Education Association (NEA), 2003-2007
- National Delegate Representing Kentucky, 2005
- Kentucky Delegate to the Mid-Atlantic Leadership Inst., 2005
Kentucky Education Association (KEA), 2003-2007
- State Delegate, 2004-05
- District Board Member (Overseeing 13 school districts), 2004-05
Kentucky Education Association Student Program (KEASP), 2003-2007
- Webmaster for WKU Chapter, 2006-Present
- State Delegate, 2003-06
- State Executive Committee Board Member, 2004-05
- President for WKU Chapter, 2004-05
- Treasurer for WKU Chapter, 2003

Honors & Awards
Commonwealth Research Award, 2008
Commonwealth Research Award, 2007
Human Development Inst. Certificate Fellowship Award, 2007
Millennium Fellowship Award, 2006
Outstanding State Leader of the Year, Kentucky Education Association, 2005

Certifications
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Certification, 2008
KY Early Care and Education Trainer's Credential, Credential No: 70973
i-Safe Internet Safety Trainer of Trainers Certification
Human Subjects Protection Certification
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certification