Melloy
Kristine J. Melloy, Ph.D.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (1990) Education: Special Education
Dissertation Title: Attitudes and Behavior of Non-Disabled Elementary-Aged Children Toward Their Peers With Disabilities in Integrated Settings: An Examination of the Effects of Treatment of Quality of Attitude, Social Status and Critical Social Skills
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
M.A. (1983) School Administration
Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATION
B.A. (1977) Special Education and Elementary Education cum laude Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
Certificate of Completion, Cognitive Coaching, Thinking Collaborative, Highlands Ranch, CO
Certificate of Competency, Life Space Crisis Intervention, The Life Space Crisis Institute, Hagerstown, MD
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Certified Teacher: Special Education (K-12) in Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities, State of Minnesota, License (#464741)
Certified Teacher: Permanent Professional License: K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom, State of Iowa License (#189366)
Certified Teacher: Permanent Professional License: Special Education K-12, K-8 Behavioral Disorders, K-8 Mental Disabilities Mild/Moderate, K-8 Multi-categorical Resource Mild, K-8 Multi-categorical Special Class with Integration, K-8 Instructional Strategist 1: Mild Moderate, 5-12 Behavioral Disorders, 5-12 Mental Disabilities Mild/Moderate, 5-12 Multi-categorical Resource Mild, 5-12 Multi-categorical Special Class with Integration; State of Iowa License (#189366)
Certified School Administrator: Permanent Professional License: PK-8 Principal, State of Iowa License (#189366)
Certificate of Competency, Aggression Replacement Training, Behavior Institute for Children and Adolescents, Little Canada, MN
Certificate of Completion, Consultant, Leadership Roundtable Initiative, Catholic Standards for Excellence, National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management, Washington, D.C.
Certificate of Completion, Decision Making for Results and Data Teams Certification Program, The Leadership and Learning Center, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Orlando, FL
Teacher 1985-1987
Special Education, Behavior Disorders (Elementary/Junior High) Western Dubuque Community Schools, Farley, IA
HONORS AND AWARDS
2013 Council for Children with Behavior Disorders President’s Award 2010 Midwest Care and Treatment Conference Certificate of Appreciation 2009 Cristo Rey Network Educational Enrichment Initiative Certificate
2009 University of St. Thomas Community Partner Award
2009 Cristo Rey Network Certificate for Completion of Teacher Training 2008 Cristo Rey Network Certificate for Completion of Teacher Training 2007 Certificate of Achievement, Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc.
2007 Cristo Rey Network Certificate for Completion of Teacher Training
2006 Will Steger Foundation Institute for Climate Change Education Achievement Award 2006 International Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Service Award
2005 15 Years of Service Award, University of St. Thomas
2004 Minnesota Council for Children with Behavior Disorders “Frank Wood Award”
2000 Minnesota Commissioner of Education Certificate of Special Recognition, EBD Criteria Task Force 1999 Sheldon Braaten Award, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavior Disorders
1999 President’s Award, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavior Disorders
1998 Minnesota Governor's Certificate of Commendation, Emotional Behavior Disorders Leadership Group 1997 Minnesota Governor's Certificate of Commendation, Emotional Behavior Disorders Leadership Group 1995 Minnesota Governor's Certificate of Commendation, Interventions for Youth
1992 North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Appreciation Award
1991 International Special Olympics Summer Games 1991 Commitment Award, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1991 University of St. Thomas Plus (UST+) Award,University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
1988 Teacher of the Year, Council for Exceptional Children, Iowa Federation
1987 Teacher of the Year, Chapter 910, Council for Exceptional Children, Iowa Federation 1986 Exceptional Service Award, Association for Retarded Citizens, Dubuque County Iowa 1985 Iowa Governor's Award, Very Special Arts Iowa
1976 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
2014-present Santa Clara University
Graduate Courses:
TEACHING
(COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY)
Teacher Education Program
EDUC 362 Organizational Behavior
EDUC 371 Program Interventions (hybrid)
2012-2014 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Graduate Course:
SPECED 576 Medical Aspects of Disability (online)
Undergraduate Course:
SPECED 376 Medical Aspects of Disability (online)
2011 American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Graduate Course:
EED Introduction to Teaching in Medical School for Teaching Assistants
1989-2006 University of St. Thomas
Graduate Courses:
SPED 750 Survey of Exceptionality
SPED 733 Intervention: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
EDUC 252/277 Social and Ethical Foundations of K-12 Education EDUC 293 Teaching Nonconventional Youth ( hybr i d ) Educational Leadership Program
EDUC 369 Action Research and Research Methods (online) EDUC 374 Organizational Culture and Change
SPED 752 Fundamentals of Emotional and Behavior Disorders (online and face to face environments)
SPED 734 Practicum: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (supervision) SPED 755 Adolescents with Emotional and Behavior Disorders
SPED 785 Behavior Management
SPED 799 Special Education Final Project
Special Graduate Courses:
• Special Learning and Behavior Problems
• Individualized Instruction
• Adolescence
• Pre and Adolescent Psychology
• Teaching Youth Who Live in Poverty in Catholic Urban High Schools
Undergraduate Courses:
SPED 785x Behavior Management
2001-2004 Minnesota Institute for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: EBD Summer Institute for University of St. Thomas, University of Minnesota, St. Cloud University and Bethel University
Graduate Courses:
• Advanced Seminar: Evidenced Based Practices for Students with EBD
• Behavior Management
• Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
1994-1998 Santa Clara University
(Summers) Graduate Courses:
Classroom Ecology: Applied Behavior Analysis
1989 University of Iowa
Graduate Course:
Interventions: Behavioral Disorders
1984 University of Dubuque
Undergraduate Course:
Behavior Modification
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
Zirpoli, T.J., & Melloy, K.J. (1997). Behavior management: Applications for teachers and parents (2nd ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill, an imprint of Prentice Hall.
Zirpoli, T.J., & Melloy, K.J. (1993). Behavior Management: Applications for Teachers and Parents, (1st Ed).
Columbus, OH: Macmillan Publishers.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Zirpoli, T.J., & Melloy, K.J. (2001). Behavior management: Applications for teachers (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill, an imprint of Prentice Hall.
SPED 752x Fundamentals of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (online and face to face environments)
Zirpoli, T. J. & Melloy, K. J. (2016). Strategies for specific behavior challenges. In T. J. Zirpoli, Behavior management: Positive applications for teachers, (7th ed.), pp. 335-368. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Russell, V.K. & Melloy, K.J. (2012). Formal behavioral assessment. In T.J. Zirpoli, Behavior management: Positive applications for teachers, (6th ed.), pp. 207-229. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Zirpoli, T.J. & Melloy, K.J. (2012). Strategies for specific behavior challenges. In T.J. Zirpoli, Behavior management: Positive applications for teachers, (6th ed.), pp. 387-427. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Melloy, K.J. & Zirpoli, T. J. (2008). Formal behavioral assessment. In T.J. Zirpoli, Behavior management: Applications for teachers, (5th ed.), pp. 206-228. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill, an imprint of Prentice Hall.
Melloy, K.J. & Zirpoli, T.J. (2008). Specific behavior challenges. In T.J. Zirpoli, Behavior management: Applications for teachers, (5th ed.), pp. 428-474. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill, an imprint of Prentice Hall.
Melloy, K.J. & Zirpoli, T.J. (2005). Formal behavioral assessment. In T.J. Zirpoli, Behavior management: Applications for teachers, (4th ed.), pp. 40-78. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Melloy, K.J. & Zirpoli, T.J. (2005). Specific behavior challenges. In T.J. Zirpoli, Behavior management: Applications for teachers, (4th ed.), pp. 329-377. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
MONOGRAPHS
Bullock, L.M., Gable, R.A., & Melloy, K.J. (Series Eds.) (2006). 6th Mini-Library series: Making a difference in the lives of children and youth with learning and behavioral problems - proven practices for prevention/intervention in the school, home and community. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children – Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders.
Bullock, L.M., Gable, R.A., & Melloy, K.J. (Eds.) (2005). Effective disciplinary practices: Strategies for maintaining safe schools and positive learning environments for students with challenging behaviors. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children – Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders.
Bullock, L.M., Gable, R.A., & Melloy, K.J. (Eds.) (2004). Effective interventions for classrooms, school and communities - making a difference in the lives of students with learning and behavioral problems.
Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children – Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders.
Bullock, L.M., Gable, R.A., & Melloy, K.J. (Series Eds.) (2004). 5th Mini-Library series: Meeting the diverse
needs of children and youth with EBD: Evidenced-based programs and practices. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children – Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders.
Melloy, K.J. (2003). Promoting social competence as incompatible behavior. In L.M. Bullock, R.A., Gable & K.J. Melloy (Eds.), Prevention/interventions for noncompliant, acting-out, and aggressive behavior: Promoting positive student outcomes (pp. 22-28). Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children - Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders.
Melloy, K.J. (1998, spring). Catholic teacher educator or teacher educator who is Catholic? Teacher preparation in a Catholic university. In the Committee on Catholic Colleges and Universities in the 21st Century, summer 1997 Seminar collection of papers. St. Paul, MN: University of St. Thomas.
Melloy, K.J., Davis, C.A., Wehby, J.H., Murry, F.R., & Leiber, J. (1998). Developing social competence in children and youth with challenging behaviors. CCBD Mini-Library Series on Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, CCBD International Conference on Behavioral Disorders. Reston, VA: CEC Publications.
ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS
Melloy, K. J. (in progress). Teaching for social achievement: Behaviors of highly effective teachers of social skills.
Melloy, K.J. (in progress). Preparing educational leaders for 21st century inclusive school communities: Transforming university preparation programs. Journal of Transformative Leadership and Policy Studies.
Rogers-Adkinson, D., Melloy, K.J., Stuart, S., & Fletcher, L. Rinaldi, C. (2008). Reading and written language competency of incarcerated youth. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 24 (2), 197-218.
Muscott, H., & Melloy, K. (2001). Creating a curriculum of caring: Involving students with emotional and behavioral disorders in service-learning programs. Beyond Behavior, 10, 6-8.
Melloy, K.J. (2000). Development of aggression replacement behaviors in adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders. Beyond Behavior, 10, 8-13.
Sasso, G.M., Mundschenk, N., Melloy, K.J., & Casey, S. D. (1998). A comparison of the effects of organismic and setting variables on the social interaction behavior of children with developmental disabilities and autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 13, 2-16.
Meadows, N., Melloy, K., & Yell, M. (1996). Behavior management as a curriculum for students with emotional and behavior disorders. Preventing School Failure, 40, 124-130.
McMahon, C.M., Wacker, D.P., Sasso, G.M., & Melloy, K.J. (1994). Evaluation of the multiple effects of a social skill intervention. Behavioral Disorders, 20, 35-50.
Melloy, K. (1991). Identification of critical social skills and social competence for children with behavior disorders. In R.B. Rutherford, S.A. DiGangi, & S. Mathur (Eds.), Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, 14, 67-75.
Sasso, G., Hendrickson, J., Mundschenk, N., Melloy, K., Wacker, D., & Kelly, L. (1990). Multiple effects of peer initiation dyads and triads on the social behavior of handicapped and nonhandicapped children. SPBC Ciencia e Cultura, 42, 459-460.
Sasso, G., Melloy, K. & Kavale, K. (1990). Generalization, maintenance, and behavioral covariation associated with social skills training through structured learning. Behavioral Disorders, 16, 9-22.
Wacker, D., McMahon, C., Steege, M., Berg, W., Sasso, G. & Melloy, K. (1990). Sequential alternating treatments design. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23 (3), 333-339.
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING MANUALS
Amiralli, H. & Melloy, K.J. (2011). Small group tutorial teaching (SGTT): Management, organization and implementation in the COM Semester I in Basic Sciences Integrated Curriculum (BSIC). American University of Antigua, West Indies.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009). Loyola Summer Institute for Educators and professional development manual. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Twin Cities, Minneapolis. MN.
Melloy, K.J., Dale, M. & Myers, J. (2007, 2008, 2009). Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities student handbook. www.cristoreytc.org, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. & PEARS Committee (2005). Boys Totem Town personal effort and responsibility system (PEARS) program manual, Boys Totem Town, Ramsey County Community Corrections, St. Paul, MN.
Melloy, K.J., Mitzuk, M., & others (2003). Safety improvement plan for IHM-St. Luke’s School. St. Paul, MN.
Melloy, K. J. (2002, 2003). Teaching social skills to develop social competence in youth with EBD. In Skill-based training for principals, asst. principals, EBD & general education teachers, parents and community collaborative workers: Insuring appropriate education for students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning and the Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents, Arden Hills, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2002-2003). Including education setting based mental-health related services in Individualized Education Plans. Mental Health Services in Special Education Leadership Committee, St. Paul, MN.
Ryan, C., Melloy, K.J., and others (2001-2003). Minnesota EBD Criteria Manual. Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning, Roseville, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2000). Functional behavioral assessment and positive behavior interventions training materials.
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning, Roseville, MN.
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Melloy, K.J. (2012-2013). President’s Message. Erika Blood (Ed.), Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Monthly Newsletter, ccbd.net.
Melloy, K.J. (2007-2009). Message from the principal. R. Campion & J.Cramer (Eds.), Cristo Rey Jesuit High School - Twin Cities quarterly newsletter, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1991). Developing quality services for children and youth experiencing or at-risk of experiencing emotional and/or behavioral disorders: A handbook for providers. Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Human Services, Unique Learner Needs Section, 811 Capital Square Building, 550 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.
Melloy, K.J. (1990). Needs of youth with emotional and/or behavioral disorders: A report of the Minnesota Department of Education. Minnesota Department of Education, Room 829, Capitol Sq. Bldg., 550 Cedar Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101.
Melloy, K.J. (1999, Spring). Teaching aggression replacement behaviors to youth with EBD. PIE Newsletter.
Melloy, K.J. (1995, April). Social skills training and behavior management: Use of strategies to promote acceptable behavior and reduce unacceptable behavior in a summer sports and academics program. Social Skills Newsletter (Internet: imssys.imssys.com).
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Jolivette, K. & Melloy, K. J. (2015). Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. In W. G. Scarlett, The SAGE encyclopedia of classroom management (pp. 196-197). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Reference.
Melloy, K.J. (2014). Positive behavior intervention and support behavior expectations curriculum and lesson plans, Grades 1-12: Direct instruction of PBIS behavior expectations and teaching for generalization of PBIS behavior expectations. River East School, Federal Setting 4, St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul,MN.
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
Melloy, K.J. (2007-2009). Principal’s message. R. Campion (Ed.), Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities annual report, Minneapolis, MN.
Guest Reviewer, Education and Treatment of Children (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2017) Reviewer, Teacher Education Quarterly (2015-present)
Reviewer, Issues in Teacher Education (2015-present)
Reviewer, Inter Divisional Caucus, PBIS and Mental Health Monograph (2013) Reviewer, NPDC, Autism Evidenced Based Practice Review (2012)
Co-Editor, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Monograph (2003, 2004, 2005) Reviewer, Council for Children with BehavioralDisorder/Division on Career Development and
Co-Editor, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorder Mini-Library Series (2004, 2006)
Transition Monograph on Transition, Transition of secondary students with emotional or behavioral disorders: Current approaches for positive outcomes (2003-2004)
Reviewer, Thinking Publications (2004)
Co-Editor, Beyond Behavior, Special Edition on Service Learning (2000-2001)
Guest Reviewer, Behavioral Disorders, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (1994-1999)
PROFESSIONALPRESENTATIONS
REFEREED CONFERENCES
Melloy, K.J. (2016, October). Social achievement + academic achievement = lifelong success for students with EBD. 2016 Annual TECBD Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. & Neal, T. (2013, September). Professional learning communities and the data teams process: Effecting student achievement positively. The Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference. Chicago, Illinois.
Melloy, K.J. (2013, September). EBD Professionals: Managing stress in education workplaces. The Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
Melloy, K.J. (2010, March). Preventing mental health issues through effective education of high school students who live in poverty. Behavior Institute for Children and Adolescents presents “Beyond evidence-based and into best practices,” Midwest Care and Treatment Conference, Brainerd, MN.
Melloy, K.J. & Kozen-Lien, K.J. (2012, October). Managing stress in an education workplace. Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, 36th Annual Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (2011, November). Developing college and career ready habits of mind. Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Melloy, K.J. (2011, September). Developing college and career ready habits of mind. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Melloy, K.J., Rogers-Adkinson, D., & Stuart, S. (2006, October). Reading and written language competency of incarcerated youth. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents International Child and Adolescent Conference XIII, Bloomington, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, February). Ten habits of highly effective teachers of social competence. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, February). Teaching for generalization of social skills: The secret to success. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Melloy, K.J., Lutz, T., & Milligan, M. (2005, September). Effective programming in academic, social and cognitive skills for youth in corrections settings. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders 6th Annual International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.
Melloy, K.J. (2005, February). See it, do it, figure it out: Teaching social competence – Not just acquisition anymore! Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Melloy, K.J. (2004, November). Promoting socially appropriate behavior: Teaching social competence. 28th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (2004, November). See it, do it, figure it out: Teaching social competence – Not just acquisition anymore! Wisconsin Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Conference, Madison, WI.
Melloy, K.J. (2004, October). Promoting socially appropriate behavior: Teaching social competence. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents: The International Adolescent Conference XII, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J., & Shevlin-Woodcock, C. (2003, April). Decision making process: Mental health related services in Special Education. Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health Conference, Duluth, MN.
Melloy, K. J. (2003, February). Getting to the heart of the matter: A 7-Step Model for Behavioral Assessment and Intervention. Symposium 2003: Rethinking Special Education and Behavior Disorders, Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Melloy, K. J. (2002, November). Creating a curriculum of caring: Involving students with challenging behavior in service learning projects. 26th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (2002, October-November). Getting to the heart of the matter: A 7-Step Model for Behavioral Assessment and Intervention. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents: The International
Adolescent Conference XI, Miami, FL.
Melloy, K.J. (2001, October). Positive behavior management: Teaching and supporting social competence. 23rd International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Quality Interventions, Charlotte, NC.
Melloy, K.J., & Muscott, H. (2001, October). Service Learning: An innovative practice for students with EBD. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders 4th International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Atlanta, GA.
Melloy, K.J. (2000, November). Teacher mental health: How to sustain your own when you work with children with EBD. 24th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (2000, November). A promising practice for teaching students with EBD: Service learning. 24th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ.
Muscott, H. & Melloy, K.J. (2000, October). An introduction to service learning for students with behavior problems. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents: The International Adolescent Conference X “Preparing for a New Century: Programming for the Needs of Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders,” Portland, OR.
Melloy, K.J. (2000, April). Developing positive behavior support plans for students with challenging behavior.
Groves Academy Spring Conference, St. Louis Park, MN.
Melloy, K.J., & Hoyle, Harold, J. (1999, November). Students with disabilities in juvenile corrections facilities: Guarantee of a free, appropriate public education. 23rd Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ.
Melloy, K.J., & Nordness, P. (1999, September). Behavior management: Children take charge of their behavior and life. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders 3rd International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.
Melloy, K.J., & Nordness, P. (1999, September). Social skills instruction for children with severe E/BD. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders 3rd International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.
Melloy, K.J., & Nordness, P. (1999, April). Social competence in children with severe emotional/behavioral disorders: Assessment and intervention. Council for Exceptional Children Annual International Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Nordness, P., & Melloy, K.J. (1999, March). Promising practices: Development of social competence in elementary aged students with E/BD. Minnesota CEC/DCFL Coordinators and Teachers Conference, St. Paul, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1999, February). Youth engaging in violence to resolve problems? There must be another way…
Midwest Symposium on Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, KS.
Melloy, K.J., Maag, J.W., & Simpson, M. (1998, September). School based interventions for adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents: The International Adolescent Conference IX, Bethesda, MD.
Melloy, K.J. (1998, June). School based interventions for adolescents with severe emotional/behavioral disorders. First International Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Hong Kong, China.
Melloy, K.J. (1997, May). Service learning as an innovative strategy for promoting mental health among youth with E/BD. Minnesota Statewide Training Conference “Mental Health and Mental Illness Across the Lifespan,” Duluth, MN.
Melloy, K.J., Johnson, S., Hoyle, H.J., & Agelson, L.A. (1996, November). Classroom management of youth with E/BD: Teacher training issues. 20th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J., & Simpson, M. (1996, November). Innovative strategies and techniques for training teachers of youth with E/BD. 20th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Johnson, S., Melloy, K.J., Hoyle, H.J., & Agelson, L.A. (1996, November). Just when you thought you had tried everything...Classroom interventions for students who engage in violent and aggressive behavior. 20th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J., & Nadler, M. (1996, October). Effective strategies for teaching youth with E/BD who engage in violent and aggressive behavior. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents: The International Adolescent Conference VIII “Programming for the Needs of Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders,” Snowmass at Aspen, CO.
Meadows, N. & Melloy, K.J. (1996, October). Behavior management as a curriculum for educating youth with E/BD. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents: The International Adolescent Conference VIII “Programming for the Needs of Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders,” Snowmass at Aspen, CO.
Melloy, K.J., Johnson, S., Agelson, L. (1995, November). School based interventions for youth with E/BD who engage in violent and aggressive behavior. 19th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (1995, November). Proactive strategies for behavior replacement, increase, support, and generalization. 19th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (1994, November). Social skills training and behavior management: Use of strategies to promote acceptable behavior and reduce unacceptable behavior. 18th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Meadows, N., Cheney, D., Muscott, H., Shriner, J., Skiba, R., Yell, M., Melloy, K., Searcy, S., Cessna, K., & James, F. (1994, November). Including students with behavioral disorders: A discussion of issues, questions, strategies, and alternatives. 18th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. & Blasco, P. M. (1994, November). Innovative practices for adult learners in teacher education.
17th Annual Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Melloy, K.J., & Wood, F. (1993, October). Life Space Intervention (LSI). Minnesota Educators of Emotionally/Behaviorally Disordered and Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Annual Conference, Little Canada, MN.
Melloy, K.J., & Blasco, P. (1992, May). Social skills training for young children in preschool through primary Special Education. Minnesota Council for Exceptional Children, 35th Annual Conference, Arden Hills, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1992, November). The effects of social skills training on the behavior of children at risk for development of emotional behavioral disorders. 16th
Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (1991, November). Practical ideas for teaching social skills to elementary-aged children with emotional/behavioral disorders. 15th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K. (1991, February). Development of social competence in children with behavioral disorders.
Collaboration and Cooperation: Creating a Climate for Growth, Minnesota Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Melloy, K. (1990, November). Attitudes and behavior of children who are non-disabled and disabled: Effects of treatment on quality of attitude, social status, and critical social skills. 13th Annual Iowa Conference on Educational Programs for Behaviorally Disordered Students, Ames, IA.
Melloy, K.J. (1990, November). Demonstration of critical social skills and social competence: Identification and treatment strategies, which promote effective use of social skills among children with behavioral disorders. 14th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Sasso, G., Mundschenk, N., Melloy, K., Wacker, D., & Kelly, L. (1990, May). Multiple effects of peer initiation dyads and triads on the social behavior of handicapped and non- handicapped children. 16th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
Wacker, D., McMahon, C., Steege, M., Berg, W., Sasso, G., & Melloy, K. (1989, May). A sequential alternating treatments design. 15th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Milwaukee, WI.
McMahon, C., Wacker, D., Sasso, G., & Melloy, K. (1989, May). An evaluation of the multiple effects of a social skill intervention. 15th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Milwaukee, WI.
Melloy, K. (1989, November). Promoting positive attitudes of non-disabled children toward peers with mental disabilities or behavioral disorders: A view into the 90's. 13th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders Conference on Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe,AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (1988, November) Attitudes toward and status of children with behavior disorders: Implications for success in academic and other school settings. 12th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders Conference on Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Sasso, G.M. & Melloy, K.J. (1987, November) Social skill interventions for behaviorally disordered children and youth. 11th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders Conference on Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
INVITED KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AND INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Melloy, K. (April, 2017). SEL and PBIS: Promoting school programs based on compassion and social justice for all students. Invited Program Chair Featured Session. Council for Exceptional Children, International Convention. Boston, MA.
Melloy, K. (January, February, March, 2017). Cooperative learning: Evidenced based practices to engage students in classroom settings. Professional Learning Series Workshops, Most Holy Trinity School, San Jose Diocese, San Jose, CA.
Melloy, K. (July, 2016). Classroom management make it and take it workshop. EXCEL Teacher Training, Summer Institute. Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California.
Wemp, C., Cordes, M. & Melloy, K. (November, 2015). Using data to differentiate. Mini-Blended Learning Conference. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Melloy, K.J. & Machuca, K. (June, 2015). Building a school in the heart of the city: What it takes to prepare students for the 21st century. National Catholic Education Association New Directions Blended Learning Symposium, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA.
Melloy, K.J. (2013, February). Social achievement + academic achievement = lifelong success for students with EBD. Illinois Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Winter Drive In Conference, Chicago, IL.
Melloy, K.J. (2013, February). You are invited…to positively effect the lives of students with EBD! Invited Keynote . Illinois Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Winter Drive In Conference, Chicago, IL.
Melloy, K.J. (2012, October). Students with EBD: Who are they in today’s schools? Invited Keynote . Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, 36th Annual Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (2011, May). Introduction to teaching in medical education for teaching assistants. The Educational Enhancement Department “AUA and AICASA Teaching Assistant Training.” American University of Antigua & American International College of Arts and Sciences – Antigua, Coolidge, Antigua, West Indies.
Melloy, K.J., Dewsnap, M. & Cummings, C. (2011, January). How to eat a hippopotamus: The road to becoming a medical professional one bite at a time. The Educational Enhancement Department “New Student Orientation.” American University of Antigua & American International College of Arts and Sciences – Antigua, Coolidge, Antigua, West Indies.
Melloy, K.J. & Spangler, D. (2010, August). Time management for medical education students. New Student Orientation, American University of Antigua, Antigua, West Indies.
Melloy, K.J., Spangler, D., Dewsnap, M. & Cummings, C. (2010, August). Educational Enhancement Department: Overview. New Student Orientation, American University of Antigua, Antigua, West Indies.
Melloy, K.J. (2007, 2008, 2009). Loyola Summer Institute for Educators: Professional Learning Community Opportunities Presentation Series. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2008, October). Building a school in the heart of the city: What every administrator needs to know - what it takes and what I’ve learned. Invited Keynote, 3rd Annual Conference for Administrators on Behavior Issues, Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, OverlandPark, KS.
Melloy, K.J. & Osborn, J. (2008, October). Closing remarks. Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities Annual Gala, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2007, September). Principal’s address. Inauguration of the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2007, September). Principal’s closing remarks. Student and Family Inaugural Event, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2007, September). Principal’s address to students, staff, administration and faculty. 1st Day of School Assembly, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2007, June). Principles and principal :I didn’t know it would be like this. Lay Colleague Panel Discussion, Wisconsin Province Days, Milwaukee, WI.
Melloy, K.J. (2007, February). Principal’s testimonial. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities Fundraiser Event, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, November). Journal Editors’ Forum. 30th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, October). The Principal’s vision for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Project Update for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, June). Socially competent students with EBD. Invited Keynote, CESA Summer Institute 2006. Madison, WI.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, April). Publishing in CCBD Journals. Council for Exceptional Children International Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
Melloy, K.J. (2006, February). Acquisition + performance + fluency = social competence: An essential equation for academic and social success of youth with EBD. Invited Keynote. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Melloy, K.J. (2005, November). Journal Editors’ Forum. 29th Annual Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.
Melloy, K. J. (2005, January). Teaching children to scale pro-social mountain rather than anti-social mountain.
Workshop on Writing Behavioral Plans for Children with Aggression in Michigan, Troy, MI.
Melloy, K.J. (2004, November). Educating youth with EBD: What’s the latest in evidenced based practices?
Centennial School District Professional Development Seminar, Lino Lakes, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2004, June). Promoting social competence in inclusive settings. Summer Behavioral Institute, Madison, WI.
Melloy, K.J. (2004, January). Evidence Based Practices. Panel member, Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Think Tank Conference, Excelsior Springs, MO.
Melloy, K.J. (2003, October). Changing best practices for teaching social skills to children/youth with learning and behavior problems. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. St. Louis, MO.
Melloy, K.J. (2004, September). Caring about myself so that I can care for others. Minnesota Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Networking Event, Minneapolis, MN.
Melloy, K. J. (2003, July). Research based practices: Implications for services to students with EBD. Wit & Wisdom “Reclaiming the EBD Spirit” Networking Event. St. Cloud, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2003, February). Promoting social competence as incompatible behavior. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Forum, Las Vegas, NV.
Melloy, K.J. (2002, June). Creating a curriculum of caring involving students with challenging behaviors in service learning projects. Kentucky Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Summer Institute, Louisville, KY.
Melloy, K.J. (2002, June). Service learning with students in secondary school settings. Kentucky Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Summer Institute, Louisville, KY.
Melloy, K.J. (2002, June). Service learning with students in elementary school settings. Kentucky Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Summer Institute, Louisville, KY.
Melloy, K.J. (2002, February). Service learning as a teaching strategy. Council for Exceptional Children Special Educators' Conference, "Turning Mountains into Molehills." Brooklyn Center, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (2002, June). Social skills instruction for adolescents with LD and/or EBD: Generalization as the strongest link. Kentucky Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Summer Institute, Louisville, KY.
Melloy, K. J. (2001, November). Generalization of social skills: The strongest link. Wisconsin Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Melloy, K.J. (2001, February). Service learning as an effective intervention for teaching students with EBD. Illinois Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Winter Drive In Conference, Naperville, IL.
Melloy, K.J. (2000). Strand Leader. The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents: The International Adolescent Conference X, “Preparing for a New Century: Programming for the Needs of Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders,” Portland, OR.
Melloy, K.J. (1999, August). Guest Speaker. Certificate Ceremony Program, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA.
Melloy, K.J. (1998, November). Students served at Osborne School: Development of social competence. Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, San Jose, CA.
Melloy, K.J. (1998, October). Assessment for intervention planning. Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, San Jose, CA.
Melloy, K.J. (1998, May). Development of aggression replacement skills in adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Southeast Regional Conference, Perdido Beach, AL.
Melloy, K.J., (1998, April). Development of social competence in youth with E/BD. Bell Center, Coon Rapids, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1998, March). Functional assessment. Bell Center, Coon Rapids, MN.
Melloy, K.J., & Bell, B. (1997, October). Parents and teachers working together with students who are aggressive. Retreat for Educators of Students with Behavioral Disorders, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL.
Melloy, K.J. (1997, October). Beyond behavior management: The critical components of successful programs for students with behavioral disorders. Retreat for Educators of Students with Behavioral Disorders, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL.
Melloy, K.J. (1997, October). The programmatic implications of the diversity among populations of students with behavioral disorders. Invited Keynote, Retreat for Educators of Students with Behavioral Disorders, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL.
Melloy, K.J. (1997, October). Developing social competence in children and youth with challenging behaviors. Strand Leader/Invited presentation at the Council for Children with Behavior Disorders International Conference of the Council of Children with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.
Melloy, K.J. (1997, March). Working with young adults with special needs related to emotional and behavior problems. Vector Program, Hennepin County Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1997, January). Children with emotional/behavioral disorders in inclusive classrooms. Delano Elementary School, Delano, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1996, February). Our students catch us dancing. Invited Keynote at the 8th Collaborative Courage to Risk Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
Melloy, K.J. (1996, February). Classroom-based strategies to support inclusion of students with E/BD. 8th Collaborative Courage to Risk Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
Melloy, K.J. (1996, February). Behavior management for teachers in training. 8th Collaborative Courage to Risk Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
Melloy, K.J. (1996, December). Raising self-reliant teenagers. TSI, Inc. and The Minnesota Center for Corporate Responsibility, St. Paul, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1991, May). Commencement Speaker, Gehlen Catholic High School, LeMars, IA. Melloy, K.J. (1990, September). Featured Speaker, 1st Day of School, district 916, Crystal, MN.
Melloy, K.J. (1989, February). Regular Education Initiative. Invited member, panel presentation to regular and special education teachers and administrators, Western Dubuque Community School District, Farley, IA.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRESENTATIONS
Melloy, K.J. (2009, August). Positive behavior intervention and support: Developing a proactive school-wide discipline plan. Webinar for Cristo Rey High School, Birmingham, AL.
Melloy, K.J., Instructor (2003, September). Life Space Crisis Intervention. 2003 Satellite Conference Series on Improving Outcomes for Students with Challenging Behavior. Teleconference sites throughout Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Consultant and Professional Development, Most Holy Trinity School, San Jose, California (2016-present) Consultant, Response to Intervention Project, San Jose Diocese, San Jose, California (2017-present)* Consultant, ExCEL Teachers Program, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA (2015-present)* Consultant, College of Education, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota (2012)
Consultant, School Design Committee, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA (2010)*
Research Consultant, Cristo Rey High School Feasibility Study, Twin Cities, MN (2004-20005)* Research Consultant, Boys’ Totem Town, Ramsey County Corrections, St. Paul, MN (2004, 2005)*
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Academia Cesar Chavez Charter School, St. Paul, MN (2002-2003)*
EBD Consultant, Osseo Public School District, Osseo, MN (2003)
EBD Consultant, District 916, Eagan, MN (2001)
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Farmington School District, Farmington, MN (2000)
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, IHM-St. Luke's School, St. Paul, MN (1999-2006)*
Research Consultant, Bell Center, Anoka-Hennepin School District, Coon Rapids, MN (1998-1999)
Behavioral Consultant, Community Urban Educators, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (1996-2006)*
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Hispanic Precollege Program. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (1989-1997)*
EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Bell Center, Anoka-Hennepin School District, Coon Rapids, MN (1998)
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Forest Lake Community School District, Forest Lake, MN (1999)
EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Harrison Education Center, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN (2002-2003)
EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN (1997) EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Centennial School District. Roseville, MN (1997) EBD Consultant, Minnesota Disability Law Center, Minneapolis, MN (1997-2001)*
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Mounds View Public Schools, St. Paul, MN (1997) Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Family Hope, Minneapolis, MN (1997)
Research Consultant, Youth Frontiers, Inc., Richfield, MN (1997-2000)*
Behavioral Consultant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1996)*
EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Elementary SED Program Development, Northern Suburbs School Districts, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (1996)
Expert Witness, Classroom Management, Regular Education. Apple Valley, MN (1994) Behavioral Consultant, Metro SPLISE Project/Metro ECSU, Bloomington, MN (1994)
EBD Consultant, Physical Education Department, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (1994)*
EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Institute on Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Keene State College, Keene, NH (1993-1994)
EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Minneapolis Public Schools: Learning Rock School, Minneapolis, MN (1993)
Behavioral Consultant, National Youth Sports Program, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (1993-1995)* EBD Consultant and Professional Development, Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale, MN (1992) Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, St. Odelia's School, Forest Lake, MN (1992) Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, St. Matthew's School, St. Paul, MN (1992)
Educational Consultant/Evaluator, North Central Association Visiting Validation Team, Intermediate District
#917, Special Education Program, Eagan, MN (1992)*
Educational Consultant, Saturn School for Tomorrow, St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN (1991-1992)*
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Edina KIDS Club, Edina, MN (1991)
Research Consultant, Minnesota Department of Education, Unique Learners Division, Roseville, MN (1991)* Behavioral Consultant, Dakota Pediatrics, Inver Grove Heights, MN (1991)
Behavioral Consultant, Family Networks, Minneapolis, MN (1991)
* Indicates gratis work
EXTERNALLY FUNDED PROJECTS
Melloy, K.J. (2007-2009). Teacher Coach Project. Cristo Rey Network and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant. ($22,000).
Behavioral Consultant and Professional Development, Holy Rosary and St. Albert School, Minneapolis, MN (1991)
Melloy, K.J. & Myers, J. (2007, 2008). AmeriCorps Promise Fellows. School and Community Partners, Minnesota Alliance for Youth and America’s Promise Grant. Minneapolis, MN. ($75,000)
Melloy, K.J., & Holub, J. (2006). Loyola Summer Institute for Teachers and Students 2006. Murray Institute Grant. Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul. ($15,000)
Podemski, R., Taylor, T., Huber, S., Melloy, K.J., Cornell, P., & Lilly, E. (1998). Creating a Center of Advocacy for Learner Success. Laboratory School Grant. Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning. ($75,000)
Melloy, K.J. (1995). Leadership Training Institute: Interventions for youth with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Who Engage in Violent and Aggressive Behavior. Improving Services for Children and Youth with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders and Mental Health Needs grants from the Minnesota Department of Education, St. Paul, Minnesota. ($10,000)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) American Education Research Association (AERA)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and Subdivisions: Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Council of Administrators of Special Education
Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners Division of Research
California Council for Teacher Education (CCTE)
Division of Teacher Education
National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
SERVICE
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Santa Clara University (2014-present)
• Member, University Rank and Tenure Committee (2015-2018)
• Member, Faculty Evaluation Committee (2015-2016)
School of Education and Counseling Psychology
• Member, Excellence in Catholic Education and Leadership (EXCEL) Advisory Board (2015- present)
• Member, School of Education and Counseling Psychology Leadership Team (2014-2015)
• Member, Assistant Dean for Marketing and Enrollment Management Search Committee (2014)
• Member, Credential Analyst Search Committee (2015)
• Participant, Education Summit, Microsoft Silicon Valley, Mountain View, California (August, 2016)
Department of Education
• Member, Faculty Evaluation Committee (2017)
• Convener, Special Education Program Proposal Working Group (2016-present)
• Member, Teacher Education Program Credential Redesign Subcommittee (2016-present)
• Team Lead, Clear Administrative Services Credential Redesign Working Group (2016-present)
• Member, Search Committee, Education Leadership Program (2016-2017)
• Chair, Faculty Evaluation Committee, (2015-2016)
• Chairperson, Search Committee, Educational Leadership Program (2014-2015)
• Chairperson, Search Committee, Teacher Education Program (2014-2015)
• Member, Educational Leadership Admissions Committee (2014-present)
• Member, Teacher Education Admissions Committee (2014-present)
• Member, Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Education Admissions Committee (2014-2016)
• Member, Educational Leadership Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Working Group (2015)
• Member, Teacher Education Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Working Group (2015)
• Member, Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Education Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Working Group (2015)
American University of Antigua (2010-2011)
• Member, AUA-EED Accreditation Team, California Medical School Self Evaluation (2011)
• Member, Education Enhancement Department Faculty Search Committee (2011)
• Member, Academic Computing Committee (2011)
• Convener, Talking About Teaching Forum Series (2011)
• Coordinator, College of Medicine Semester 1 Student Workshop: Small group instruction (2011)
• Member, Research Council (2011)
• Member, Community Outreach Committee (2011)
• Member, Educational Enhancement Department Faculty Search Committee (2010-2011)
• Member, Department Chairpersons and Course Directors Committee (2010-2011)
• Member, Exam Committee (2010-2011)
• Faculty Advisor, Student Government Association (2010-2011)
• Faculty Advisor, Ambassadors’ Program (2010-2011)
University of St. Thomas (1989-2006)
• Chairperson, Faculty Affairs Committee (2004-2005)
• Member, Faculty Affairs Committee (2001-2005)
• Participant, 6th Catholic Intellectual Tradition Seminar (2005, June)
• Speaker, President’s Academic Convocation (2004
• Flag Bearer, President’s Academic Convocation (2003)
• Member, Service Learning Advisory Board (2002-2003)
• UST Delegate, Loras College Presidential Inauguration (September, 2001)
• Member, University Senate (2000-2002)
• Member, Academic Assessment Coordinating Committee (1998- 2001)
• Participant, Service Learning Seminar (Summer 2000)
• Faculty leader, Spring Alternative Break, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1992)
• Board Member, Catholic Studies Committee (1993-1994)
• Faculty leader, J-Term service trip to Glenmary Volunteer Farm, Vanceburg, Kentucky (1993, 1994, 1995)
• Faculty leader, J-Term service trip to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala (1998)
• Member, University of St. Thomas Salary Equity Task Force (1993-1995)
• Representative, Collegium: Institute on Faith and Intellectual Life, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN (1994)
• Member, University of St. Thomas Service to the Cities Subcommittee for the Exodus Hotel (1992-1993)
• Member, University of St. Thomas Service to the Cities Committee (1992-1993)
School of Education (University of St. Thomas)
• Member, North Central Association for Teacher Education Committee to prepare materials for NCATE evaluation of the Graduate School of Education (1994-1995; 2003-2006)
• Co-Director, Loyola Summer Institute for Students, University of St. Thomas and Urban Ventures (2006, July)
• Director, Loyola Summer Institute for Educators, University of St. Thomas (2006, July)
• Presenter, School of Education Open House (2006, May)
• Member, Quality Assurance Assessment Committee (2002-2005)
• Member, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Organization, Learning & Development (1997; 2003)
• Member, Diversity Book Club (2002-present)
• Member, Faculty Evaluation Plan Task Force (2002-2003)
• Member, Operating Structures Task Force (2002-2003)
• Member, Transition to Teaching Advisory Board (2002-2005)
• Member, Full Professor Promotion Committee (2001-2006, Chairperson, 2001-2002; 2003-2004)
• Member, Technology Education Committee (2001-2002)
• Member, Urban Leadership Study Group (2001-2002)
• Member, Research Scope of Sequence Task Force (2000-2002)
• Member, General School of Education Doctorate Task Force (2000-2004)
• Member, School of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee (1997-1998; 1999- 2000)
• Convener, School of Education Downtown School Cooperative Programming Task Force (1997-1998)
• Member, Community Day Committee (1997, 1998)
• Member, Student Affairs Committee (1997-1998)
• Member, Collaborative Urban Educators Advisory Committee (1997-1998)
• Tutor, Faculty Partnership with Lucy Payne, Teacher Education (1997-1998)
• Member, Curriculum Committee (1996-1997)
• Member, Advisory Board, Extended Degree Programs in Graduate Education (1995-1997)
• Member, Children’s Literature Committee (1992, 1997)
• Member, Dean’s Search Committee (1997)
• Member, Minnesota Education at the Millennium Committee (1996)
• Tutor, Faculty Partnership with Mike Klein, Campus Ministry (1996-1997)
• Principal Investigator, Grant received from Minnesota Department of Education (1995)
• Member, Course Evaluation Committee (1993-1994)
• Coordinator of a student/faculty discussion group on issues in Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Meetings (1993-1994)
• Presenter, “Research on Teaching Social Skills,” Work in Progress Meeting (1993)
Department of Special Education (University of St. Thomas)
• Member, School of Education, Department of Special Education Advisory Board (2001-2007)
• Member, Faculty Search Committee, Autism Faculty Position (2006)
• Director, Transition to Teaching Program (2001-2005)
• Coordinator, Workshop on “Closing the Achievement Gap” (2004)
• Director, Collaborative Urban Educators - Special Education (1999-2001)
• Participant, Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute, Spearfish, South Dakota (Summer 2000)
• Chair, Search Committee, Early Childhood Special Education faculty position (1997)
• Member, Search Committee, Mental Impairments faculty position (1997)
• Coordinator, Workshop on “Working with Youth who Demonstrate Violent and Aggressive Behavior” (1995)
• Member, Search Committee, Early Childhood Special Education faculty position (1992)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ELECTED OFFICES, APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS (1973-2014)
• Past President, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and member of Executive Committee (2013- 2014)
• President, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and member of Executive Committee (2012-2013)
• President Elect, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and member of Executive Committee (2011- 2012)
• Representative, Council for Exceptional Children Program Advisory Committee (2011-2012)
• Representative, Interdivisional Caucus, Council for Exceptional Children (2011-2012)
• Vice President, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and member of Executive Committee (2010- 2011)
• Representative, Council for Exceptional Children – Division of Research (2006)
• Chairperson, Council for Children with Behavior Disorder Publications Committee Chairperson and member of the Executive Committee (2001-2006)
• Region 3 Coordinator, Council for Children with Behavior Disorders (2000-2001)
• Past-President, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Minnesota Educators of Children with Emotional Disturbance (1999-2000)
• President, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Minnesota Educators of Children with Emotional Disturbance (1997-1999)
• President Elect, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Minnesota Educators of Children with Emotional Disturbance (1996-1997)
• Vice President, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Minnesota Educators of Children with Emotional Disturbance (1995-1996)
• Secretary, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Minnesota Educators of Children with Emotional Disturbance (1991-1994)
• Teacher Representative, Iowa Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (1984-1988)
• President, Dubuque Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (1985-1986)
• President-elect, Dubuque Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (1983-1984)
• Vice-President, Dubuque Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (1981-1982)
• Secretary, Dubuque Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (1979-1980)
• President, Iowa Student Council for Exceptional Children (1976-1977)
• President-elect, Iowa Student Council for Exceptional Children (1975-1976)
• Vice President, Iowa Student Council for Exceptional Children (1974-1975)
• Secretary, Iowa Student Council for Exceptional Children (1973-1974)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
• External Reviewer, University of Mississippi (2016)
• Reviewer, Submissions for 2016 and 2017 AERA Annual Meetings
• External Reviewer, Boston College (2015)
• Member, Program Leadership Team, Special Education Federal Setting 4 Programs and Corrections, Office of Specialized Services, St. Paul Public Schools (2013)
• Member, Building Coaches Racial Equity Team, Office of Specialized Services, St. Paul Public School (2013)
• Member, Loras College National Alumni Board (2008-2015)
• Reviewer, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference, Chicago, 2013
• Reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children International Convention, 2013
• Strand Leader, Social and emotional learning, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana (2011)
• Reviewer, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference, New Orleans, 2011
• Academic Team Liaison, Board of Directors, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2006-2010)
• Academic Team Representative, Principal on the Administrative Leadership Team, Cristo Rey Jesuit
High School-Twin Cities (2006-2010)
• Academic Team Representative, Academic Committee of the Board of Directors, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2006-2010)
• Principal Leader, Curriculum Committee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2006-2010)
• Member, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Committee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2009-2010)
• Member, Professional Development Committee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2009-2010)
• Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2006-2009)
• Presenter, New Student Family Orientation, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2006-2009)
• Representative, No Child Left Behind Non-Public Programs, Minneapolis Public Schools (2006-2009)
• Member, Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul Principals’ Group (2006-2009)
• Member, Admissions Committee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2006-2009)
• Instructor, Art History Course, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2009, Quarter 1)
• Co-Director, Loyola Summer Institute for Students, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN (2007, 2008, 2009, August)
• Director, Loyola Summer Institute for Educators, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN (2007, 2008, 2009, July-August)
• Participant, Jesuit Secondary Education Association Principals’ Conference National Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2009, November)
• Student Advisor, Advisory Program, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2007-2008)
• Participant, Educational Enrichment Initiative Curriculum Meeting for Leader Schools, Cristo Rey Network, Chicago, IL (2009, July)
• Co-Chairperson, Parent Advisory Group, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2008-2009)
• Co-Chairperson, Professional Development Committee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2007-2009)
• Co-Chairperson, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Committee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School- Twin Cities (2007-2009)
• Participant, Cristo Rey Network National Meeting, Cleveland, OH (2009, April)
• Reviewer, Cristo Rey Jesuit, Cristo Rey Network Collegial Visit, Baltimore, MD (2009, February)
• Co-Host, Wisconsin Province Jesuits High School Leadership Group Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN (2009, February)
• Participant, Jesuit Secondary Education Association Principals’ Conference National Meeting, Los Angeles, CA (2008, November)
• Participant, New Teacher Training, Cristo Rey Network, Chicago, IL (2008, July)
• Participant, Cristo Rey Network National Meeting, Boston, MA (2008, April)
• Representative, Cristo Rey Network College Counselors’ Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2008, March)
• Participant, Wisconsin Province Jesuits High School Leadership Group Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI (2008, February)
• Principal Leader, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities Leader School Team, Cristo Rey Network (2008-2009)
• Participant, National Association for Secondary School Principals Annual Convention, San Diego, CA (2009, February)
• Participant, National Association for Secondary School Principals Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX (2008, February)
• Representative, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities 3rd Floor Build-out Committee, Ryan Companies and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2008-2009)
• Participant, Leadership for learning: How really good principals use informal observations to help teachers succeed, Pre-Convention Workshop, National Association of Secondary School Principals Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX (2008, February)
• Participant, New Teacher Training, Cristo Rey Network, Chicago, IL (2007, July)
• Participant, Cristo Rey Network National Meeting, Los Angeles, CA (2007, April) Participant, Rita Pearson Framework for Understanding Poverty Workshop, Cleveland, OH (2007, January)
• Representative, Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center Design Group, Ryan Companies, Urban Ventures and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities (2006-2007)
• Member, Minnesota EBD Criteria Task Force, Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning (1999-2000; 2008-2010)
• Participant, Cristo Rey Network National Meeting, Denver, CO (2006, April)
• Member, EBD Leadership Committee, Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning (1994- 2007)
• Participant, Global Warming 101, The Will Steger Foundation Institute for Climate Change Education (2006, August)
• Member, Council for Exceptional Children – Division of Research, Executive Committee (2006)
• Participant, Learning Brain Expo, Jensen Learning Corporation, San Francisco, CA (2007, January)
• External Reviewer, Professional Assessment Committee, Department of Special Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA (2006)
• Participant, “Hoo Rah Day: Minnesota School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports,” Minnesota Department of Education, Roseville, MN (2006, April)
• Member, Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Planning Committee (2003-2006)
• Reviewer, CCBD presentation proposals for CEC Convention (1998; 1999; 2005)
• Workshop Leader, CCBD Forum, Las Vegas, NV (2003, February)
• Teacher, EBD Summer Institute, Minnesota Institute of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (Summer 2001, 2003)
• Member, EBD Criteria Manual, Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning (2001-2003)
• Member, Minnesota Institute of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (2000-2003)
• Discussion Leader, CCBD International Conference, Charlotte, NC (2002)
• Local Arrangements Chairperson, Frank Wood Tribute, St. Paul, MN (1998-2000)
• Member, Collaborative Colleagues Program (1998)
• Member, EBD Higher Education Alliance (1994-2000)
• President, Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (1993-1994)
• Vice President, Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (1992-1993)
• Participant, 2004 Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Think Tank Conference, Excelsior Springs, MO (2004, January)
• Invited Guest Lecturer, University of Minnesota Special Education Doctoral Program, Minneapolis, MN (Spring 2002)
• Chairperson, Severe Emotional Disturbance Committee on Pre-Service for Teachers of Children with Behavioral Disorders, Metro SPLISE, St. Paul, MN (1990-1991)
• Member, Special Education/Related Services Committee for the Minnesota Health Promotion Conference, Minnesota Department of Education, Roseville, MN (1991-1992)
• Member, Minnesota Department of Education Representational Planning and Networking Committee for Learners Experiencing Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Roseville, MN (1989)
• Member, Educational Cooperative Service Unit of the Metropolitan Twin Cities Area, Severe Emotional Disturbance Subcommittee, Roseville, MN (1989)
• Moderator and Assistant Moderator, Focus Group Interviews, Minnesota Department of Education, Unique Learners Division, Roseville, MN (1989-1990)
• Member, Minnesota Department of Education, Institute of Higher Education Forum Committee, Roseville, MN (1989-1990)
• Secretary, Student Advisory Board, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (1988-1989)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Appointments
Member, Glaucoma Research Project, country of Antigua, West Indies (2011)
Member, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Interim Advisory Board (2005)
Member, Pastoral Council, St. Luke's Church, St. Paul, MN (2000-2003)
Member, Executive Team, Pastoral Council, St. Luke's Church, St. Paul, MN (2000-2002)
Member, Board of Directors, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St.Paul, MN (1997-2003)
Ex-Officio Member, School Board, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St. Paul, MN (1997-2003)
Trustee, St. Luke’s Parish, St. Paul, MN (1997-2000)
Elected Positions
• Secretary, Board of Directors, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St. Paul, MN (2002-2003)
• Vice President, Board of Directors, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St.Paul, MN (2000-2001)
• Member, Parish Council, St. Luke's Church, St. Paul, Minnesota (1994-1997)
• Chairperson, Parish Council, St. Luke's Church, St. Paul, Minnesota (1996-1997)
• Secretary, Parish Council, St. Luke's Church, St. Paul, Minnesota (1995-1996)
• Secretary, Association for Retarded Citizens Iowa (1984-1988)
• Secretary, Association for Retarded Citizens Dubuque County (1980-1984)
• Vice President, Association for Retarded Citizens Dubuque County (1985-1987)
Other
• Consultant, National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management (2016-present)
• Member, National Hispanic Foundation and Santa Clara University Partnership (2014-2016)
• Chairperson, Learning Disabilities Initiative, Antigua, West Indies (2011)
• Member, Ignatian Associates Twin Cities (2000-present)
• Chairperson, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities, Curriculum Work Group (2005-2006)
• Member, Cristo Rey Network Professional Development Advisory Committee (2005-2006)
• Member, Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities Building Design Team (2005-2006)
• Chairperson, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities Curriculum Task Force and Work Group (2004-2006)
• Participant, Cristo Rey Network National Meeting, Portland, OR (2005, April)
• Member, Cristo Rey High School Twin Cities Feasibility Study and Steering Committee (2004-2005)
• Volunteer, Medical team, San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala (2003, November)
• Retreat Co-Director, Ignatian Spirituality Retreat, St. Luke’s Church, St. Paul, MN (2003, November)
• Co-coordinator, Local Arrangements; Wisconsin Province Jesuits Province Days, St. Paul, MN (2003)
• Member, Hennepin County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative, Minneapolis, MN (2003)
• Chairperson, Living the Beatitudes Positive Behavior Support Task Force, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St. Paul, MN (2002)
• Member, Positive Behavior Support Task Force, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St. Paul, MN (2002-2003)
• Chairperson, Safety Improvement Plan Committee, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St. Paul, MN (2002)
• Member, Safety Improvement Plan Committee, IHM-St. Luke’s School, St. Paul, MN (2002-2003)
• Lector, Church of St. Luke, St. Paul, MN (1989-2001)
• Compassionate Companion (Teen Mentor), St. Philip's Church, Minneapolis, MN (2000-2001)
• Chairperson, Social Justice Inreach Task Force, St. Luke's Church, St. Paul, MN (1999-2000)
• Volunteer, Kids' Club, St. Philip's Parish, Minneapolis, MN (1997-2000)
• Member, Advisory Board, Minnesota Center for Corporate Responsibility (1994-1997)
• Author, Parish Evaluation Survey Report, St. Luke's Church, St. Paul, MN (1997)
• Volunteer, Transfiguration Parish Group, San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala (1996)
• Consultant, Equestrian Committee, International Special Olympics (1994)
• Volunteer, Peace House, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1993-1995)
• Member, Board of Directors, Institute for Essential Learning, Roseville, Minnesota (1991-1993)
• Volunteer coordinator, Equestrian Event of the International Special Olympics, Twin Cities (1990- 1991)
• Coach, Special Olympics, Western Dubuque Schools, Farley, Iowa (1977-1983)