Employed Since:

2006

Educational History:

B.S., Psychology, Mary Washington College; M.A., Developmental Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia; Ph.D., Developmental Psychology with Concentration in Statistics, University of Missouri-Columbia

Fields of Expertise:

Child and Adolescent Development, Peer Relationships, Relational/Social Aggression, Social and Emotional Skills, Romantic Relationships in Adolescence, Multilevel Modeling

Personal Highlights:

Volunteer Coach, Coach Trainer, and Board Member with Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley; Outdoor Enthusiast

Recommended Link(s):

Society for Research in Child Development Organization for researchers and practitioners with interests in either child and adolescent development

Society for Research on Adolescence Organization for researchers and practitioners specifically interested in aspects of adolescent development

Quote:

My teaching philosophy is based on the premise that students learn best by actively engaging in a well-designed learning environment. I believe a fundamental aspect of this learning environment is the students’ relationship with the instructor. As an instructor, one of my primary goals from day one is to establish good rapport with my class.