Year: Second
Hometown: McKeesport, PA
Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh University
Undergraduate Program: B.S. - Psychology
About Me:
I am in my second year as a student in the School Psychology program at IUP and his first year in the doctoral program. I am currently working on completing his certification courses. I completed my Master of Education degree in August 2011, and am currently enjoying teaching EDSP 102. Last year, I worked as a graduate assistant for Dr. Gurmal Rattan, professor in the Department of Educational and School Psychology. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa., in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. While attending Pitt, I completed an undergraduate internship at the Day School at the Children’s Institute in Shadyside, Pa. I interned under Dr. Mary Denison, the school psychologist at the Day School, and worked primarily in a classroom with a number of adolescent students diagnosed with autism. My research interests involve autism classification, positive behavior support, and the identification of gifted students.
Why School Psychology?
I enjoy working with children, and look forward to collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure students are gaining the best learning environment possible because the children are our future.
Why IUP?
The faculty and staff were very welcoming and encouraging throughout the interview process and it was obvious this support would continue throughout my time here at IUP—so far, it definitely has!
