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CURRICULUM VITAE

July 2017

Laura M. Frey, Ph.D.

EDUCATION

2006 – 2008 Master’s of Arts, Dispute Resolution, Wayne State University,

Detroit, MI.

1999-2000 State Certification in Special Education Administration.

The University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

1990-1996 Ph.D., Special Education. The University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS.

Major in Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities. Minor in Research

and Statistics.

1987 – 1989 Master's of Science, Emotional Disturbance. The University of Kansas,

Kansas City, KS. State Certification in Learning Disabilities.

1984 – 1986 Graduate Coursework, Behavior Disorders. The University of Iowa,

Iowa City, IA.

1977-1981 Bachelor of Science, Special Education. The University of Iowa,

Iowa City, IA. (Major in Secondary Level Teaching in Mental Retardation)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011 – present Professor, Special Education Program. Department of Counseling and Special

Education, College of Education and Human Services, Central Michigan

University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.

2006 – 2011 Associate Professor, Special Education Program. Department of Counseling

and Special Education, College of Education and Human Services, Central

Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.

2004 – 2006 Assistant Professor, Special Education Program. Department of Counseling

and Special Education, College of Education and Human Services, Central

Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.

2001 – 2004 Assistant Professor, Special Education Program. Department of Curriculum

and Instruction, College of Education, East Carolina University,

Greenville, NC 47858.

1999 – 2001 Director of Special Education. Special School District of St. Louis County,

Town and Country, MO 63131.

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1999 Adjunct Professor, Special Education. The University of Missouri – St. Louis,

St. Louis, MO 63121.

1997 -1999 Program Administrator, Therapeutic Learning Center. Wentzville

R-IV School District, Wentzville, MO 63385.

1998 Adjunct Professor, Department of Special Education. Lindenwood University.

St. Charles, MO 63303.

1993-1997 Classroom Special Education Teacher, Bridges Day Treatment Program.

Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative. Kansas City,

Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, KS 66102.

1993 Graduate Teaching, College Teaching Experience in Ph.D. Program.

The University of Kansas Medical Center Campus, The University of Kansas,

Kansas City, K 66103.

1990-1993 Special Education Classroom Teacher, Wyandotte High School. Wyandotte

Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative. Kansas City, Kansas

Public Schools, Kansas City, KS 66102.

1988-1990 Special Education Classroom Teacher, J. C. Harmon High School. Wyandotte

Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative. Kansas City, Kansas

Public Schools, Kansas City, KS 66102.

1988 Graduate Assistant in Diagnostic Assessment, Clinical Classroom for

Learning Problems. Department of Special Education, The University

of Kansas Medical Center Campus, Kansas City, KS 66013.

1983-1987 Special Education Classroom Teacher, Tipton High School.

Tipton Community Schools, Tipton, IA 52272.

1981-1983 Special Education Classroom Teacher, Decorah High School.

Decorah Community Schools, Decorah, IA 52101.

INSTITUTES AND COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (2017, 2016, 2013, 2010). Completion of

Social and Behavioral Research Basic/Refresher Curriculum IRB Modules. Completion of

additional IRB modules for IRB Committee Members. Office of Sponsored Programs,

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Special Education Mediation Update Training (2015, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006,

2005). Michigan Special Education Mediation Program, Resolution Services Center,

Lansing, MI.

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Take Charge of Your Life: How to Get What You Need (2015). Five-hour workshop at the

William Glasser International Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues (2014). Eighteen-hour

training with Public Conversations Project, Auburndale, MA.

Conflict Resolution Consulting (2014). Eighteen-hour training with the Strauss Institute for

Dispute Resolution, Co-sponsored through Pepperdine University School of Law and

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore, MD.

Women in Educational Leadership (2014). Programs in Professional Education, Harvard

Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA.

MEA Local Presidents Academy (2011-2013). MEA Building Full Capacity Local Presidents

Academy. Michigan Education Association, Lansing MI.

General Civil Mediation Training (2013). Forty-hour training Resolution Services Center,

Lansing, MI.

Mediation Coach and Training Observer (2006). 40-hour Community Mediation Trainings (two

trainings), Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI.

40-hour Domestic Relations Mediation Training (2006). Institute for Continuing Legal

Education, Plymouth, MI.

40-hour Permanency Planning Mediation Training (2005). Community Dispute Resolution

Program, Resolution Services Center, Lansing, MI.

Volunteer Mediation Certificate (2004). Mediation Center of Eastern NC, Greenville, NC.

Apprenticeship in Mediation Skills (2003-2004). Volunteer mediator certification requirements

(25 sessions as co-mediator). Mediation Center of Eastern North Carolina, Greenville, NC.

Conflict Resolution Skills Training (2003). Advanced Conflict Management in the

Workplace. Dispute Resolution Center, Chapel-Hill, NC.

Basic Mediation Skills (2003). Mediation Introduction Workshop (17 hours of direct training).

Mediation Center of Eastern North Carolina, Greenville, NC.

National Certification in Reality Therapy/Choice Theory (2003). William Glasser Institute,

Center for Reality Therapy, Ft. Myers, FL.

Advanced Practicum in Reality Therapy (2002-2003). Completed 30-hour advanced practicum

requirements for Realty Therapy certification. William Glasser Institute, Center for Reality

Therapy, Cary, NC.

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Advanced Certification Week in Reality Therapy (2002). Completed 30-hour advanced

intensive training requirements for Reality Therapy certification. William Glasser Institute,

Center for Reality Therapy, Cincinnati, OH.

Crisis Center Volunteer Training Certification (2003). Real Crisis Center, Greenville, NC.

Crisis Line Volunteer Training (2002). Completed 30-hour volunteer crisis phone line training.

Real Crisis Center, Greenville, NC.

Hospice Care Volunteer Training (2002). Completed volunteer training for Hospice Care.

University Health System Hospice, Greenville, NC.

Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (2002). University and Medical Center Institutional

Review Board, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Women in Leadership Program Completion (2000). CORO Midwestern Center for Leadership,

St. Louis, MO. Completed 5-month leadership training program, meeting on evenings and

weekends. CORO Midwestern Center for Leadership, St. Louis, MO.

Basic Certification in Reality Therapy (1999-2000). Completed 32-hour basic training

requirements for Reality Therapy and Choice Theory certification. William Glasser Institute,

St. Louis, MO.

Certification in Life Space Crisis Intervention (1994). Institute for Psychoeducational Training,

Hagerstown, MD.

Advanced Training for Certification in Life Space Interviewing (1992). Institute

Psychoeducational Research, Hagerstown, MD.

SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Publications

Frey, L, & Kaff, M. (in progress). Cross-Cultural Comparison on Differentiation

of Instruction and Preparedness for Inclusive School Practices: United States and Tanzania.

Frey, L, & Kaff, M. (2014). Results of co-teaching instruction to special education

teacher education candidates in Tanzania. Journal of International Association of Special

Education, 15(1), 4-15.

Frey, L. & Kaff, M. (2014). Perspectives on inclusive practices, teacher skills, and educating

students with disabilities in Tanzania. Global Education Review, 2(1), 40-59.

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Frey, L. (2013). Special educators in Tanzania: Project results on acquired skills to

differentiate instruction. In M. Chitiyo, G. Prater, L. Aylward, G. Chitiyo, E. Dalton, and A.

Hughes (Eds.), Proceedings of the Thirteenth Biennial Conference of the International

Association of Special Education, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (pp. 121-123).

International Association of Special Education in collaboration with The University of

British Columbia.

Frey, L. (2012). The American dream: Will it become impossible in Michigan? NEA Higher

Education Advocate, 30(1), 7.

Frey, L. (2012). November 2012: Will the American Dream be impossible in Michigan? MEA

Voice, 90(1), 30.

Frey, L., & Kaff, M. (2009). Understanding the perceptions of disability, inclusion, and

necessary teacher skills in Tanzania. In L.M. Bullock, M. Wong-Lo, R. A. Gable, and M.C.

Cardona (Eds.), Proceedings of the Eleventh Biennial Conference of the International

Association of Special Education, Alicante, Spain (pp. 253-257). Denton, TX:

International Association of Special Education in collaboration with the Institute for

Behavioral and Learning Differences.

Wilhite, K., Braaten, S., Frey, L., & Wilder, L. K. (2007). Classroom use of the behavioral

objective sequence, Intervention in School and Clinic, 42(4), 212-218.

Frey, L. (2007). Classroom management for exceptional learners: Impact of educators’

principles, values, and perceptions of control. In L. M. Bullock, V. Heung, and

L. Alyward (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tenth Biennial Conference of the International

Association of Special Education, Hong Kong, China (pp. 28-31), Denton, TX:

International Association of Special Education in collaboration with the Institute for

Behavioral and Learning Differences.

Frey, L. (2007). Special educators and optimal health plans: Maximize physical, emotional and

cognitive health. In L.M. Bullock, V. Heung, and L. Alyward (Eds.), Proceedings of the

Tenth Biennial Conference of the International Association of Special Education, Hong

Kong, China (pp. 33-35), Denton, TX: International Association of Special Education in

collaboration with the Institute for Behavioral and Learning Differences.

Frey, L. (2006). The elements of mentoring. Book review for Journal of Mentoring and

Tutoring, 14, 3, 355-360.

Frey, L. (2005). Quality living during teaching internship. International Journal of Reality

Therapy, 45, 1, 10-15.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2005). Personnel preparation for students with emotional/behavior

challenges: Changing licensure requirements and implications for higher education.

In H. A. Arnold & L. M. Frey (Eds.), Paradoxes: A Compilation of Essays to the Field of

Social and Emotional Learning (pp. 16- 27). Alexandria, VA: Network for Research on

Affective Factors in Learning, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

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Frey, L. (2005). Exceptional children in inclusive classrooms: Teacher education research project

and The impact of content and field-based experience on the preparation of general education

majors to teach exceptional learners. In B. Myles & L. Aylward (Eds.), International

Association of Special Education 2005, Halifax, Nova Scotia (pp. 63-64). Storm Lake, IA:

International Association Special Education.

Frey, L. (2005). Life quality during senior internship for pre-service special education majors.

In B. Myles & L. Aylward (Eds.), International Association of Special Education 2005,

Halifax, Nova Scotia, (pp. 65-66). Storm Lake, IA: International Association Special

Education.

Frey, L. & Wilhite, K. (2005). Our five basic needs: Application for understanding function.

Intervention in School and Clinic, 40, 156-160.

Stapleton, J., Frey, L., Wilhite, K., & Colby, S. (2004). Evaluating a teacher preparation

program using a collaborative approach. SRATE Journal, 13, 9-19.

Frey, L. (2003). Abundant beautification: An effective service-learning project for students with

emotional or behavioral disorders. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 35(5), 66-75.

Frey, L. & Gabbard, D. (2003). Dealing with Disengagement in rural schools. Conference

Proceedings from Global Partnerships for a Democratic Future (pp. 50-52). Washington,

DC: Literal Books.

Frey, L. & Wilhite, K. (2003). Exceptional students in inclusive classrooms: Pre-service teacher

education perspectives. In Association for Advancement of Educational Research Annals

Volume IV 2002 (Chapter 11). Retrieved from http://www.coe.ecu.edu/aer/annals2002.html

Wilhite, K., Frey, L., Colby, S., & Stapleton, J. (2003). Pre-service teachers’ perspectives on

coursework and field-based experiences. In Association for Advancement of Educational

Research Annals Volume IV 2002 (Chapter 6). Retrieved from

http://www.coe.ecu.edu/aer/annals2002.html

Frey, L. (2003). Review of the book, From isolation to conversation: Supporting new teachers’

development. Educational Leadership, 60, 85.

Atchinson, T., Wilhite, K., Frey, L., & Williams. S. (2002). Reading instruction for the

struggling reader: Implications for students with learning disabilities or emotional/behavior

disorders. Preventing School Failure, 46(4), 158-162.

Frey, L. & Gabbard, D. (2002). Similarities outweighed differences: Perspectives on our Russia

Experience and global partnerships for a democratic future. A Newsletter of the ECU-SSU

Partnership in Education Project, 3(3), 1-2.

Frey, L. (2002). Highlighting the affective domain. Missouri Association for Supervision and

Curriculum Development Newsletter, 33(3), 7-10.



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Frey, L. (2001). Meeting the challenge: The voices of students in service learning. Character

Connections: National Professional Resources, 4(3), 1-2.

Frey, L.M. (2001). Integrating classroom academics with community-based learning: It’s a

win-win for all. Beyond Behavior, 10(3), 22-29.

Frey, L. M. (1999). Service learning as a strength-based intervention. Reclaiming Children and

Youth, 8(2), 98-101.

Frey, L. M. (1998). Affective education and special education: A necessary partnership.

Pardoxes: A Compilation of Research and Practice, 1, 23-29.

Frey, L.M. (1998). Student behavior: Applying control theory to help educators cope.

Paradoxes: A Compilation of Research and Practice, 1, 30-35.

Frey, L. M. (1996). Investigating the status of affective education for students identified as

emotional/behavior disordered. Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral

Disorders: Proceedings from the Sixth Annual Virginia Beach Conference, Richmond, VA:

Commonwealth Institute for Child and Family Studies, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia

Commonwealth University.

Frey, L. M. (1996). Promoting student empowerment through instruction in the Attribution

Theory. Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Proceedings

from the Sixth Annual Virginia Beach Conference, Richmond, VA: Commonwealth Institute

for Child and Family Studies, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth

University.

Frey, L. M. (1996). The status of affective education in the educational programming of students

identified as emotional/behavior disordered. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of

Kansas, Lawrence.

Frey, L., & Lane, C. (1995). The Bridges Program: Promoting home school inclusion through a

continuum of services, Kansas City, Kansas: Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education

Cooperative. (ERIC document Reproduction Service No. ED 383 144.)

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders. (1994). Tributes, Reflections and

Confessions of Participants in School Reform (Video). Lincoln, NE: University of

Nebraska-Lincoln c/o Reece Peterson.

Frey, L. (1993). Teaching Empowerment in Your Special Education Program. In L. E. Korinek

& E. J. Nowacek (Eds.), Papers from the Virginia Council For Learning Disabilities

Seventh Annual Spring Conference and the Council For Learning Disabilities Fourteenth

International Conference (pp. 17-22). VA: Council for Learning Disabilities.

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders. (1993). The Young and

Restless Debate (Video). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln c/o Reece Peterson.

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Reports

Frey, L. & Kaff, M. (in progress). Classroom Administration and Management in Inclusive

Classes: Executive Report of Research Project on Inclusive Practices to Educate Students

with Disabilities. Report to be submitted to the Provost at Sebastian Kolowa Memorial

University, Lushoto, Tanzania.

MaloneBeach, L., Frey, L. M., Jasper, A., Lee, S., Marshall, S., Leibfritz, B., Kim, J., Umpstead,

R., & Partlo, M. (2014). Report of the EHS Faculty Mentorship Taskforce. Report

submitted to the Dean, College of Education and Human Services.

Frey, L., Ward, C., Bailey, N., & Desmores, M. (2010). Dispositions Claim Report. Report

submitted as part of the TEAC Accreditation for the Professional Education Unit, Central

Michigan University. Report submitted to Professional Education Unit TEAC Accreditation

Chair.

Frey, L. (2010). Michigan Department of Education Exit Survey, Michigan Department of

Education University Supervisor Survey, Central Michigan University Alumni Survey,

Central Michigan University Principal Survey Central Michigan University Principal

Survey. SubReport #1: Summary of MDE/CMU Surveys submitted as part of the TEAC

Accreditation for the Professional Education Unit, Central Michigan University. Report

submitted to Professional Education Unit TEAC Accreditation Chair.

Frey, L. (2010). Professional Education Unit Professional Dispositions Faculty Survey.

Sub-Report #2: Summary of Dispositions Faculty Survey submitted as part of the TEAC



Frey, L. (2010). Professional Education Unit Professional Dispositions Student Survey.

Sub-Report #3: Summary of Dispositions Student Survey submitted as part of the TEAC



Frey, L. (2010). Professional Education Unit Professional Dispositions Faculty Survey

and Professional Dispositions Student Survey. Sub-Report #4: Summary of Comparison of

Faculty to Student Survey submitted as part of the TEAC Accreditation for the Professional

Education Unit, Central Michigan University. Report submitted to Professional Education

Unit TEAC Accreditation Chair.

Frey, L. (2010). Special Education Unit Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program

Survey. Sub-Report #5: Summary of Special Education Student Professionalism Survey

submitted as part of the TEAC Accreditation for the Professional Education Unit, Central

Michigan University. Report submitted to Professional Education Unit TEAC

Accreditation Chair.

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Frey, L. (2010). Special Education Unit Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program

Student Exit Questionnaire and Special Education Unit Undergraduate Teacher

Preparation Program Clinical Teacher Exit Questionnaire. Sub-Report #6: Summary of

Special Education Intern and Clinical Teacher Data submitted as part of the TEAC



Frey, L. (Ed.). (2004). Professional Development School Partnerships: A Review of the

East Carolina University – Pitt County School District PDS Partnership at East Carolina

University. Report submitted to the College of Education, East Carolina University.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (Eds). (2003). Personnel Preparation in Special Education:

Changing Licensure Requirements and Implications for Public Schools and Higher

Education. Report submitted to The Renaissance Group Research Fellowship Program,

Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.

Frey, L. & Wilhite, K. (Eds.). (2002). Preparation for Pending Changes in North

Carolina Licensure Requirements for Undergraduate Licensure in Special Education.

Report submitted to the College of Education, East Carolina University.

Frey, L. (Ed.). (2002). Green County Public Schools Greene Central High School: Needs

Assessment Report for Special Education Programs. Report submitted to the College of

Education, East Carolina University.

Frey, L. (Ed.). (2001). The C.O.R.E. Program Basics in Therapeutic Education: Summary

Report of Staff Need Surveys for Special School District Therapeutic Programming in the

Hazelwood School District. Report submitted to the Special School District of St. Louis

County, Town and Country, MO.

Frey, L. (June, 1998). Comprehensive School Improvement Plan: Therapeutic Learning Center

for Wentzville R-IV School District, Wentzville, MO. Report submitted to Wentzville R-IV

School District, Wentzville, MO.

Editorial/Review – Journals & Research

Member, Editorial Review Board (2017). Journal for International Special Needs Education

(invited)(three year term 1/1/17 – 12/31/19).

Guest Reviewer (2016, 2015). Journal of International Special Needs Education.

Reviewer (2015). Division of Research (DR) Student Research Award, Council for Exceptional

Children Division for Research 2016 Awards.

Guest Reviewer (2007). Michigan Academician, Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and

Letters, Alma, MI: Alma College.

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Guest Reviewer (2006). Education and Treatment of Children, 29th Annual CCBD Special

Monograph on Severe Behavior Disorders of Education and Treatment of Children, Vol. 29).

Guest Reviewer (2005). National Conference Workshop Proposals for 17thAnnual National

Service-Learning Conference.

Guest Reviewer (2005). Urban Education Journal, Special Issue, Preparing Future Educators

for Diverse Learners: What Works. A Sage Publication, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press

Guest Reviewer (2005). Intervention in Schools and Clinic, Pro-Ed Publication.

Editorial Board (2004-2005). Paradoxes: Compilation of Research.

Guest Reviewer (2005). Education and Treatment of Children, 28th Annual CCBD Special

Monograph on Severe Behavior Disorders of Education and Treatment of Children, Vol. 28)

Guest Reviewer (1994). Behavioral Disorders.

Editorial/Review – Books

Frey, L. (2015). Review of book proposal for The Impact of Race, Gender, Language, and

Ethnicity in Education. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield Publication.

Frey, L. (2006). Book review of Teaching class clowns and what they can teach us.

Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication, Corwin Press, Inc.

Frey, L. (2005). Book review of The elements of mentoring. Journal of Mentoring Tutoring.

Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication, Corwin Press, Inc.

Frey, L. (2002). Book review of Zero tolerance: Resisting the drive for punishment in our

schools. Educational Leadership, Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Frey, L. (2002). Book review of [From isolation to conversation: Supporting new teachers’

development]. Educational Leadership, Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Conference Planning/Presentation Reviewer

Presentation Proposal Reviewer (2015). American Educational Research Association,

2016 Annual AERA Conference. Reviewed proposals in the Special Interest Groups (SIG):

(a) Paulo Freire, Critical Pedagogy, & Emancipation and (b) Teachers Work/Teachers

Unions.

Presentation Proposal Reviewer (2015). Teacher Education Division (TED) 2015 Annual

Conference. Reviewed submitted presentation proposals. TED is a division of

the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

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Presentation Proposal Reviewer (2015). American Association for Colleges of Teacher

Education (AACTE) 2016 Annual Meeting.

Presentation Proposal Reviewer (2014). American Association for Colleges of

Teacher Education (AACTE) 2015 Annual Meeting.


2008 Annual AERA Conference.

Guest Reviewer (2007). National Conference Workshop Proposal, 19thAnnual National Service-

Learning Conference: Youth for Change.


2008 Annual AERA Conference. Reviewed 30 proposals in the following Special Interest

Groups (SIG) within AERA: (1) Invitational Education, (2) Education, Health, and Human

Services, (3) Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention, (4) Paulo Freire, (5) Service

Learning and Experiential Education, (6) Special Education Research

and (7) Peace Education.

Conference Planning Committee (2007 to 2009). International Association of Special

Education, June 2009 IASE Biennial Conference. Alicante, Spain.

Conference Planning Committee (2005 to 2007). International Association of Special

Education, June 2007 IASE Conference in Hong Kong, China.

Guest Reviewer (2005). National Conference Workshop Proposal, 17thAnnual National

Service-Learning Conference.

Grant Reviewer

Learn and Serve – Michigan Peer Reviewer (2006). Grant reviewer for Michigan

Community Service Committee, Lansing, MI.

External Reviewer Faculty Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure

External Reviewer (2015). Completed external review of RPT materials for Dr. Sandra Warren

(Promotion to Full Professor), East Carolina University. Submitted review to Dr. Kathi

Wilhite, Interim Chair of the Department of Special Education, Foundations and Research,

East Carolina University.

External Reviewer (2014). Completed external review of RPT materials for Dr. Morgan Chitiyo

(Promotion to Full Professor), Duquesne University. Submitted review to Dr. Tammy L.

Hughes, Chair of the Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education at

Duquesne University, Pittsburg, PA.

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External Reviewer (2012). Completed external review of RPT materials for Dr. Edward Cancio

(Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure), The University of Toledo. Submitted review

to Dr. Richard Welsch, Chair of the Department of Early Childhood, Physical, and Special

Education at The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.

Grants

Inclusive Practices and Teacher Preparation to Educate Students with Disabilities in Tanzania.

Application for the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Meeting,

Washington, DC. Premier Display Grant, Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors

Committee, The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Central Michigan University.

Author: Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted January 2016, funded $800.00.

The Power of Dialogue. Participation in a three-day workshop (December 4-5, 2014) sponsored by the

Public Conversation Project in Auburndale, MA. Professional Growth Fund Grant, Faculty Center

for Innovative Teaching, Central Michigan University. Author, Dr. Laura Frey. Submitted

November 2014, funded $865.00

Special educators in Tanzania: Project results on acquired skills to differentiate instruction.

Research. Application for Thirteen Biennial Conference of the International Association of

Special Education, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Premier Display Grant, Faculty

Research and Creative Endeavors Committee, The Office of Research and Sponsored

Programs, Central Michigan University. Author: Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted March 2013.

Unfunded.

Status of Co-Teaching with Pre-Service Special Education Teachers in Tanzania. Research

Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

Premier Display Grant, Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Committee, The Office of

Research and Sponsored Programs, Central Michigan University. Author: Dr. Laura Frey,

Submitted March 2010. Funded at $1,000.

Dynamic Conversations + Action + Reflection = Transformations. Presentation at the Annual

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference in San

Antonio, TX. Professional Growth Fund Grant, Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching,

Central Michigan University. Author, Dr. Laura Frey. Submitted March 2010. Funded $308.

Understanding Perceptions on Disability, Inclusion, and Necessary Teacher Skills in

Tanzania. Research report at the IASE 2009 Biennial Conference in Alicante, Spain.

Office of International Education, Mini-Grant. Submitted in March 2009. Funded at $300.

Educating for a Sustainable Future: Assessing the Understanding of Co-Teaching and

Inclusion in Tanzania. Research project and teaching endeavor with Sebastian Kolowa

University College, in Magamba-Lushoto, Tanzania. Faculty International Development

Grant, Office of International Education, Central Michigan University. Author, Dr. Laura

Frey, Submitted in May 2008. Funded at $3372.

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Service-learning and Conflict Resolution Education as Avenues for Peacekeeping in Learning

Environments. Presentations at the Gandhi-King Conference on Peacekeeping in Memphis,

TN. Professional Growth Fund Grant, Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching, Central

Michigan University. Author, Dr. Laura Frey. Submitted March 2008, Funded at $592.

Educating for a Sustainable Future: Assessing the Understanding of Co-Teaching and

Inclusion in Tanzania. Research project and teaching endeavor with Sebastian Kolowa

University College, in Magamba-Lushoto, Tanzania. President’s Research Investment Fund

(PRIF) Grant. Sponsored through Office of Sponsored Programs, Central Michigan

University. Author, Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted in February 2008 with request of $14,969.25

Unfunded.

Teachers Learning About Themselves and Best Practice Avenues to Respond to Classroom

Conflict That Meets Students’ Needs. Service-Learning as an Avenue to Conflict Resolution

and Peacemaking. Presentations at the Inter-American Summit on Conflict Resolution

(CRE), Cleveland, OH. Professional Growth Fund Grant, Faculty Center for Innovative

Teaching, Central Michigan University. Author, Dr. Laura Frey. Submitted Winter 2007,

Funded at $650.

Classroom management for exceptional learners: Impact of educators’ principles, values, and

perceptions of control. Special educators and optimal health plans: Maximize physical,

emotional and cognitive health. Research Presentations at the 10th Biennial Conference of

International Association of Special Education, Hong Kong, China. Faculty International

Development Grant, Office of International Education, Central Michigan University.

Author: Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted Fall 2006, Funded at $2028.43

Helping Educators Maximize Life Quality and Multiple Avenues to Implement Choice Theory in

Higher Education. Premier Display Grant, Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors

Committee, The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Central Michigan University.

Author: Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted August 2006. Funded $1,000.

Optimal Living for Educators: Integrating with Classroom Management. Educators’ Principles

And Values: Impact on Classroom Management. Premier Display Grant, Faculty Research

and Creative Endeavors Committee, The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs,

Central Michigan University. Author: Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted October 2005. Funded

$1,000.

Life Quality During Senior Internship for Pre-Service Education Majors and Exceptional

Children in Inclusive Classrooms: Teacher Education Research Project and The Impact of

Content and Field-Based Experience on the Preparation of General Education Majors to

Teach Exceptional Learners. Research Presentations at 9th Biennial Conference of

International Association of Special Education, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Faculty International

Development Grant, Office of International Education, Central Michigan University. Author:

Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted Spring 2005. Funded at $1761.62

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Pre-Service Special Education Majors’ Assessment of Life Quality During Senior Internship:

Implications for Social-Emotional Health. Premier Display Grant, Faculty Research and

Creative Endeavors Committee, The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Central

Michigan University. Author: Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted October 2004. Funded at $495.

Personnel Preparation in Special Education: Changing Licensure Requirements and

Implications for Public Schools and Higher Education. The Renaissance Group, Research

Fellowship Program, Emporia State University. Request for $5,000. Authors: Dr. Kathi

Wilhite and Dr. Laura Frey, Submitted July 2002. Funded.

Exceptional Students in Inclusive Classrooms: Pre-Service Teacher Education Research

Project. The Renaissance Group, Research Fellowship Program, University. Request for

$5,000. Authors: Dr. Laura Frey and Dr. Kathi Wilhite, Submitted July 2002. Unfunded.

School Improvement Grant to Increase Knowledge and Practice of Using Positive Behavior

Supports for All Students. Personnel Preparation Grant sponsored by the Missouri

Department of Elementary and Secondary Instruction. Request for $10,000. Author: Dr.

Laura Frey, August 2000. Funded.

Learn and Serve America - School Team Grant Renewal Therapeutic Learning Center. Missouri

Learn and Serve Grant Renewal Year 3, sponsored by the Missouri Department of

Elementary and Secondary Education, Learn and Serve America Office. Request for

$24,000. Author: Dr. Laura Frey, May 1999. Funded.

Learn and Serve America - School Team Grant Renewal Therapeutic Learning Center. Missouri

Learn and Serve Grant Renewal Year 2, sponsored by the Missouri Department of

Elementary and Secondary Education, Learn and Serve America Office. Request for

$35,000. Author: Dr. Laura Frey, June 1998. Funded.

Learn and Serve America - New Site Planning Grant Therapeutic Learning Center.

Missouri Learn and Serve America New Site Grant, sponsored by the Missouri Department

of Elementary and Secondary Education, Learn and Serve America Office. Request for

$5,000. Author: Dr. Laura Frey, January 1998. Funded.

Research Activities

A Cross Cultural Comparison of Pre-Service Teachers’ Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills about

Differentiating Instruction for Students with Special Needs in Tanzania and the United

States. (August 2008 to May 2009). Dr. Laura Frey, Investigator and Dr. Marilyn Kaff,

Investigator (Kansas State University).

Educating for a Sustainable Future: Assessing the Understanding of Co-Teaching and Inclusion

in Tanzania (January 2008 to December 2009). Dr. Laura Frey, Investigator and Dr. Marilyn

Kaff, Investigator (Kansas State University).

Understanding Pre-Service Majors’ Perspectives on Classroom Management for Exceptional

Learners (January 2006-May 2006). Dr. Laura Frey, Investigator.

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Optimal Living: Embracing Internal Control Psychology (August 2005 – December 2005).

Dr. Laura Frey, Investigator.

Meeting Life Needs and Maximizing Life Quality During Student Teaching (January 2005-

May 2006). Dr. Laura Frey, Investigator.

Understanding Pre-Service Majors’ Perspectives on Classroom Management for Exceptional

Learners (January 2005-May 2005). Dr. Laura Frey, Investigator.

Pre-Service Special Education Majors’ Assessment of Life Quality During Senior Internship

(January 2003-May 2004). Dr. Laura Frey, Investigator.

Elmhurst Elementary Survey of Clinical Teachers and Intern Perceptions and Needs (January -


Personnel Preparation in Special Education: Changing Licensure Requirements and

Implications for Public Schools and Higher Education (September 2002). Dr. Laura Frey,

Lead Investigator and Dr. Kathi Wilhite, Co-Investigator.

Understanding the Impact of the PDS Partnership at the Public School Site (July 2002-


Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of Courses and Field-Based Experiences (December 2001-

May 2003). Dr. Laura Frey, Lead Investigator with Dr. Susan Colby, Dr. Joy Stapleton, and

Dr. Kathi Wilhite, Co-investigators.

Exceptional Students in Inclusive Classrooms: Pre-Service Teacher Education Research Project

(October 2001- May 2003). Dr. Laura Frey, Lead Investigator and Dr. Kathi Wilhite,

Co-investigator.

Needs for Programming in Behavior Emotional Disorder (November 2001-September 2002).

Dr. Laura Frey, Lead Investigator and Dr. Kathi Wilhite, Co-Investigator.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Research Conference Presentations

Frey, L. (2017, January). Perspectives from Teacher Education Candidates in Tanzania on

Educating Students with Disabilities. The 29th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative

Research Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

Frey, L. (2017, January). Teacher Education Candidates Perspectives on Their Professional

Growth.The 29th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference. Las Vegas,

NV.

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Frey, L. (2017, January). Teacher Education Candidates’ Skill Acquisition to Differentiate

Instruction Using A Systematic Information Processing Model. 1st Annual Conference on

Academic Research in Education (CARE). Las Vegas, NV.

Frey, L. (2017, January). A Systematic Information Processing Guide to Understand Student

Needs and Differentiate Instruction. 1st Annual Conference on Academic Research in

Education (CARE). Las Vegas, NV.

Frey, L. (2016). Preparing Special Education Candidates for Co-Teaching and Collaboration in

International Settings. Council for Exceptional Children 2016 Convention and Expo, St.

Louis, MO.

Frey, L. (2016). Inclusive Practices and Teacher Preparation to Educate Students with

Disabilities in Tanzania. American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Meeting,

Washington, DC.

Frey, L. (2010). The Status of Co-Teaching with Pre-Service Special Education Teachers

in Tanzania. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference and Expo, Nashville, TN.

Frey, L., & Kaff, M. (2009). Understanding the Perceptions of Disability, Inclusion, and

Necessary Teacher Skills in Tanzania. Eleventh Biennial Conference of the International

Association of Special Education. Alicante, Spain.

Frey, L., & Kaff, M. (2009). Helping to Make History at Sebastian Kolowa University

College in Magamba-Lushoto, Tanzania. Panel presentation at Eleventh Biennial

Conference of the International Association of Special Education. Alicante, Spain.

Frey, L. (2009). Optimal Teacher Health: What Impact Can it Have on the School

Environment and Student Success? 2009 Annual Conference of American Educational

Research Association Conference, San Diego, CA.

Frey, L. & Kaff, M. (2009). Understanding the Status of Co-Teaching with Pre-Service

Special Education Teachers in Tanzania. 2009 Annual Conference of American Educational

Research Association Conference, San Diego, CA.

Frey, L. (2008). Affective Education: Formal and Informal Strategies. International Child and

Adolescent Conference XIV, Minneapolis, MN.

Frey, L. (2008). Strategies for Teacher Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation That Promote

Student Social Outcomes. International Child and Adolescent Conference XIV, Minneapolis,

MN.

Frey, L. (2008). Affective Education: Developing Formal Lesson Plans and Integrating Informal

Strategies. International Child and Adolescent Conference XIV, Minneapolis, MN.

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Frey, L. (2007). Service-learning and conflict resolution education as avenues for peacemaking

in learning environments. 2007 Gandhi-King Conference on Peacemaking, Memphis, TN.

Frey, L. (2007). Self-talk and internal regulation for teachers and students: Proactive

strategies for the classroom. International Council for Children with Behavior Disorders,

Denton, TX.

Frey, L. (2007). Classroom management for exceptional learners: Impact of educators’

principles, values, and perceptions of control. 10th Biennial Conference of International

Association of Special Education, Hong Kong, China.

Frey, L. (2007). Special educators and optimal health plans: Maximize physical, emotional

and cognitive health. 10th Biennial Conference of International Association of Special

Education, Hong Kong, China.

Frey, L. (2007). Educators’ Principles and Values: Impact Classroom Interaction and

Management. Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters Annual Meeting, Ferris State

University, Big Rapids, MI.

Frey, L. (2006). Helping Educators Maximize Life Quality. The 2006 International Conference of

the William Glasser Institute. Jersey City, NJ.

Frey, L. (2006). Multiple Avenues to Implement Choice Theory in Higher Education. The 2006

International Conference of the William Glasser Institute. Jersey City, NJ.

Frey, L. (2005). Life Quality During Senior Internship for Pre-Service Education Majors’. 9th

Biennial International Association of Special Education Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frey, L. (2005). Exceptional Children in Inclusive Classrooms: Teacher Education Research

Project and The Impact of Content and Field-based Experience on the Preparation of

General Education Majors to Teach Exceptional Learners. 9th Biennial Conference of

International Association of Special Education, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frey, L. (2004). Pre-Service Special Education Majors’ Assessment of Life Quality during

Senior Internship. 28th Annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders

Conference. Tempe, AZ.

Frey, L. (2004). Can Educators’ Values Be an Antecedent to Challenging Student Behavior? 28th

Annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference. Tempe, AZ.

Frey, L. (2004). Pre-Service Special Education Majors’ Assessment of Life Quality During

Senior Internship. The International Child and Adolescent Conference XII. Minneapolis,

MN.

Frey, L. (2004). Can Educators’ Values Be an Antecedent to Challenging Student Behavior? The

International Child and Adolescent Conference XII. Minneapolis, MN.

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Frey, L. (2004). Our Five Basic Needs: Application for Understanding Behavior, Emotions, and

Function. The International Child and Adolescent Conference XII. Minneapolis, MN.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2003). Personnel Preparation in Special Education: Research Project

Results. Latham Clinical Schools Network Partnership Advisory Board Meeting, Greenville,

NC.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2003). Effects of Higher Education Initiatives in Preparation of

Personnel to Serve Students with Emotional/Behavioral Challenges. International

Conference for Children with Behavioral Disorders, St. Louis, MO.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2003). Our Five Basic Needs: Applications for Understanding

Behavior, Emotions, and Function. International Conference for Children with Behavioral

Disorders, St. Louis, MO.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2003). Personnel Preparation in Special Education: Changing

Licensure Requirements and Implications for Public Schools and Higher Education. The

Renaissance Group Fall Conference, Washington, DC.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2003). Effects of Higher Education Initiatives in Preparation of

Personnel to Serve Students with Emotional/Behavioral Challenges. North Carolina Council

for Children with Behavior Disorders Annual Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2003). Our Five Basic Needs: Applications for Understanding Behavior,

Emotions, and Function. North Carolina Council for Children with Behavior Disorders

Annual Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Frey, L. (2003). Service Learning Project for Students with Behavioral Challenges: Research

Results. The National Service- Learning Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Courses and Field-Based

Experiences. The 5th Annual Association for the Advancement of Educational Research,

Ponte Vedra, FL.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K., Colby, S., Stapleton, J. (2002). Exceptional Students in Inclusive

Classrooms: Pre-Service Teacher Education Research Project. The 5th Annual Association

for the Advancement of Educational Research, Ponte Vedra, FL.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Exceptional Students in Inclusive Classrooms: Pre-Service

Teacher Education Research Project. The 26th Annual TECBD Conference on Severe

Behavior Disorders of Children & Youth, Tempe, AZ.

Frey, L. & Wilhite, K. (2002). A Comparison of General and Special Education Pre-Service

Majors’ Perspectives on Course Preparation for Field-Based Experiences in Working with

Exceptional Students. The 26th Annual TECBD Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of

Children & Youth, Tempe, AZ.

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Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Improving the Preparation of Personnel to Serve Students with

Emotional and/or Behavioral Challenges: Higher Education Initiatives.

26th Annual TECBD Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children & Youth,

Tempe, AZ.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Changing Licensure Requirements in Special Education and

Implications for University Training Programs: Will EBD Students Get the Teachers They

Deserve? The 26th Annual TECBD Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children &

Youth, Tempe, AZ.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Improving the Preparation of Personnel to Serve Students with

Emotional and/or Behavioral Challenges: Higher Education Initiatives. International Child

and Adolescent Conference: Programming for Youth with Emotional and Behavior Disorders

XI, Miami, FL.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Changing Licensure Requirements in Special Education

and Implications for University Training Programs: Will EBD Students Get the Teachers

They Deserve? International Child and Adolescent Conference: Programming for Youth with

Emotional and Behavior Disorders XI, Miami, FL.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Exceptional Students in Inclusive Classrooms: Pre-Service

Teacher Education Research Project. International Child and Adolescent Conference:

Programming for Youth with Emotional and Behavior Disorders XI, Miami, FL.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). A Comparison of General and Special Education Pre-

Service Majors’ Perspectives on Course Preparation for Field-Based Experiences in

Working with Exceptional Students. International Child and Adolescent Conference:

Programming for Youth with Emotional and Behavior Disorders XI, Miami, FL.

Frey, L. (2002). Service Learning for E/BD Students: A Great Experience & Successful Project

Results. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (2002). Positive Behavior Support Programs with the Regional Positive Behavior

Support Centers: Data Analysis. Positive Behavior Support Programs Workshop, Durham,

NC.

Frey, L. (2001). Service Learning for E/BD Students: A Great Experience & Successful

Project Results. International Conference for Children with Behaviors, Atlanta, GA.

General International Conference & Workshop Presentations

Frey, L. (2013). African Stories and Highlights About Our IASE Volunteer Service Projects

Located in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. Thirteenth Biennial Conference of the

International Association of Special Education, Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Frey, L., & Gabbard, D. (2002). The Broader Context of Student Disengagement: The

Origins of Compulsory Schooling in Russia and the United States. Global Partnerships for a

Democratic Future Conference, Saratov, Russia.

Frey, L., & Gabbard, D. (2002). Enhancing Student and Teacher Engagement in Rural

Schools: Social Emotional Learning in Place-Based Education. Global Partnerships for a


Frey, L., & Gabbard, D. (2002). Place-Based Education: Addressing Student Engagement,

Out-Migration, and Teacher Engagement in Rural Communities. Global Partnerships for a


Frey, L., & Gabbard, D. (2002). Service-Learning in Place-Based Education: An Instruction

Component to Sustain Rural Communities. Global Partnerships for a Democratic Future

Conference, Saratov, Russia.

Frey, L., & Gabbard, D. (2002). A Rural Teacher Education Model for Place-Based Education.

Global Partnerships for a Democratic Future Conference, Saratov, Russia.

General National and State Conference & Workshop Presentations

Frey, L. (2015). Choice Theory: A Critical Analysis of Internal Motivations for Behavior for

Educators. 16th Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Frey, L. (2015). Re-framing ABA: How Choice Theory Increases Our Understanding of Student

and Teacher Behavior. William Glasser Institute Midwest Region Conference, Hebron, KY.

Frey, L. (2013). Integrating the Concepts of Basic Needs and Applied Behavior Analysis

to Understand Student Behavior. William Glasser Institute: 2013 US Summer Conference,

Buffalo, NY.

Frey, L. (2013). How “Function” Impacts Students Along a Continuum of classroom Behavior.

Ohio CCBD 2013 Summer Behavior Institute, Judith Herb College of Education, The

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.

Frey, L. (2013). Teachers: Apply the Behavior Pathways to Your Own Behavior to Enhance Your

Understanding of Student Behaviors. Ohio CCBD 2013 Summer Behavior Institute, Judith

Herb College of Education, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.

Frey, L. (2013). Student Academic Success: Teachers Need to Understand the “Function” of

Behavior. Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching 2013, Bethesda, MD.

Frey, L. (2013). Proactive Strategies for Classroom Behavior Management to Maximize Student

Success. Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching 2013, Bethesda, MD.

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Frey, L. Berndt-Morris, L., Gillespie, M., Kuiper, B., Parkinson, R., & Bolen, P. (2012).

Preparing for a Crisis: The CMU Story. MEA 2012 Bargaining and Public Affairs

Conference: Advocacy in Action. Detroit, MI.

Wirz, J., Hoffman, H., & Frey, L. (2011). Proactive Strategies for Classroom Behavior

Management. Presentation at 17th Annual Professional Development Symposium: Student

Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI.

Frey, L. (2011). How “Function” Impacts Students Along a Continuum of Classroom Behavior.

Presentation at the 50th Anniversary of the Council for Children with Behavior Disorders,

Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Frey, L. (2011). Teachers: Apply the Behavior Pathways to Your Own Behavior to Enhance Your

Understanding of Student Behaviors. Presentation at the 50th Anniversary of the Council for

Children with Behavior Disorders, Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Arnold, H., & Frey, L. (2011). Complexity in the 21st Century: Looking at Ourselves through the

Mirror of Collaboration. Presentation at the Annual Association for Supervision and

Curriculum Development Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Arnold, H., & Frey, L. (2010). Dynamic Conversations + Action + Reflection =Transformations.

Presentation at the Annual Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual

Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Frey, L. (2008). Addressing the “Whole Teacher” as a Component in School-Wide

Support for Challenging Behavior. 26th Annual Indiana ED Conference, Nashville, IN.

Frey, L. (2008). Invitational Education Paper Session Discussant Leader. SIG-

Invitational Education. 2008 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,

New York, NY.

Frey, L. (2008). Service-Learning and Conflict Resolution Education as Avenues for

Peacekeeping in Learning Environments, Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, & Letters.

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI.

Frey, L. (2008). Annual Meeting of the Network for Research in Affective Factors in

Learning. Annual Network Facilitators Meeting. 2008 ASCD Annual Conference,

New Orleans, LA.

Frey, L. (2008). Use of Research in Classroom Activities (Guest Speaker). Montcalm

Community College, Stanton, MI.

Frey, L. (2007). Annual Meeting of the Network for Research in Affective Factors in

Learning. Network Facilitators Meeting. 2007 ASCD Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.

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Frey, L. (2007). Teachers Learning About Themselves and Best Practice Avenues to

Respond to Classroom Conflict That Meets Students’ Needs. Inter-American Summit on

Conflict Resolution (CRE), Cleveland, OH.

Frey, L. (2007). Service-Learning as an Avenue to Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking.

Inter-American Summit on Conflict Resolution (CRE), Cleveland, OH.

Frey, L. (2006). Self-Talk and Internal Regulation for Teachers and Students: Proactive

Strategies for the Classroom. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders,

Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L., & Arnold, H. (2005). Annual Meeting of the Network for Research in Affective Factors

in Learning. 2005 ASCD Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Frey, L. (2005, February). Our Five Basic Needs: Application for Understanding Function.

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2003). Personal Preparation for Special Educators: Higher Education

Initiatives. The Southeastern Exceptional Children Directors Meeting, Warsaw, NC.

Frey, L., & Arnold, H. (2003). Affirming Complexity: The School Achievement, Social and

Emotional Learning Connection. 2003 ASCD Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Frey, L., & Arnold, H. (2003). Annual Meeting of the Network for Research in Affective

Factors in Learning. 2003 ASCD Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Frey, L., & Arnold, H. (2002). A Blueprint for Building Quality Relationships in the Workplace.

Sixteenth Annual Women in Leadership Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). An Overview of the Concept of Developing A System of Care for

Students Identified as EBD: Ideas for Supporting/Enhancing the Education of Students

Identified as EBD. New Special Education Directors’ Institute, North Carolina Department of

Public Instruction, Greensboro, NE.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2002). Service Learning, Social Emotional Learning, and Higher

Education Initiatives. Annual North Carolina Day Treatment Providers Conference, Pine

Knoll Shores, NC.

Frey, L., & Arnold, H. (2002). An Educator's Emotions: Understanding the Affective Domain to

Affirm Teacher Competence and Confidence. Association for Supervision and Curriculum

Development (ASCD) 2002 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Frey, L., & Arnold H. (2002). Social Emotional Learning & Special Education: Highlights for

Students Emotional/Behavior Disorders. Association for Supervision and Curriculum

Development (ASCD) 2002 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.

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Frey, L., & Rockwell, S. (2001). Teacher Emotions and Student Emotions: The Relationship of

Student and Educator Affective Needs. International Conference for Children with Behaviors,

Atlanta, GA.

Frey, L, & Rockwell, S. (2001). Serving the Main Course Without Watering it Down.

International Conference for Children with Behaviors, Atlanta, GA.

Frey, L. (2001). Understanding IDEA Regulations for BED Student Success. North Carolina

State Conference for Children with Behavior Disorders, Greensboro, NC.

Frey, L. (2001). Positive Behavior Support Plans are Critical to BED Student Success:

Understanding the Role of Function in Behavior Change. North Carolina State Conference

for Children with Behavior Disorders, Greensboro, NC.

Frey, L., & Arnold, H. (2001). Represented the Network for Affective Factors in Learning at the

annual network facilitators. Annual Conference of Association for Supervision and

Curriculum Development, Boston, MA.

Frey, L. (2001). Service Learning As a Strength-Based Intervention: Integrating Community

Service with Thematic Instruction. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral

Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (2000). The A-B-C of Function in functional Behavior Assessment. Reaching All

Learners Inclusion Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Frey, L. (2001). Service Learning As a Strength-Based Intervention: Integration Community

Service with Thematic Instruction. Missouri State Service-Learning Conference, Lake of the

Ozarks, MO.

Frey, L., & Arnold, H. (2000). Dynamic and Positive Classrooms: Understanding Relationship

of Student and Educator Affective Needs. Nexis 2000- Emotional Quotient Conference: Six

Seconds San Francisco, CA.

Frey, L. (2000). Service Learning: A Planning Process to Increase Success for Students with

EBD. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (1999). Organization Structure and Leadership Style for EBD Programs. International

Conference for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Austin, TX.

Frey, L. (1999). Service Learning: A Planning Process to Increase Success for Students with

EBD. International Conference for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Austin, TX.

Frey, L. (1999). Service Learning for EBD Students: Integrating Community Service with

Thematic Instruction to Create Teambuilding and Empowerment. The Midwest Symposium

for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

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Frey, L. (1998). The Therapeutic Learning Center: Overview of a Public Education Day

Treatment Program. International Adolescent Conference; Programming for the Needs of

Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders IX; Bethesda, MD.

Frey, L. (1998). Addressing the Heart and Soul of Student Learning through Affective Domain

Curriculum Activities. International Adolescent Conference: Programming for the Needs of

Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders IX; Bethesda, MD.

Frey, L. (1998). Student Behavior: Applying the Control Theory to Help Educators

Cope. International Adolescent Conference: Programming for the Needs of Adolescents with

Behavioral Disorders IX; Bethesda, MD.

Frey, L. (1998). Affective Domain Curriculum Practices; Addressing the Heart and Soul of

Student Learning. Workshop for Columbia Public Schools, Columbia, MO.

Frey, L. (1998). Affective Domain Curriculum Practices. The Association for Supervision and

Curriculum Development 53rd Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Frey, L. (1998). Affective Factors in Learning. The Association for Supervision and

Curriculum Development 53rd Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Frey, L. (1998). Student Behavior: Applying Control Theory to Help Educators Cope.

Missouri Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children 41st Annual Conference,

St. Louis, MO.

Frey, L. (1998). Affective Domain Curriculum Practices: Addressing the Heart and

Soul of Student Learning. The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders,

Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (1997). Affective Education: Investigating, Implementing, and Initiating. Association for

Supervision and Curriculum Development 52nd Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Frey, L. (1997). Affective Education in the Educational Programming of Students

Identified as Emotional/Behavior Disordered. The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in

Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (1996). Promoting Student Empowerment Through Instruction in the Attribution Theory.

Sixth Annual Virginia Beach Conference: Children and Adolescent with Emotional and

Behavioral Disorders, Virginia Beach, VA.

Frey, L. (1996). Investigating the Status of Affective Education in the Educational

Programming of Students Identified as Emotional/Behavior Disordered. Sixth Annual

Virginia Beach Conference: Children and Adolescent with Emotional and Behavioral

Disorders, Virginia Beach, VA.

Frey, L. (1995). Promoting Empowerment through Instruction in the Attribution Theory.

1995 Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas, Wichita, KS.

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Frey, L. (1995). Promoting Empowerment through Instruction in the Attribution Theory.

International Conference on Behavioral Disorders, Irving, TX.

Frey, L. (1995). The Bridges Program: Promoting the Least Restrictive Environment through a

Continuum of Services. The Council for Exceptional Children Annual National Conference,

Indianapolis, IN.

Frey, L. (1995). The Bridges Program: Promoting the Least Restrictive Environment

through a Continuum of Service. The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior


Frey, L. (1994). Tributes, Reflections, and Confessions of Participants in School Reform.

The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (1994). Conflict Resolution. In-service Training for Edwardsville Elementary

School, Edwardsville, KS.

Frey, L. (1993). Teaching Empowerment in Your Special Education Program. The

Learning Disabilities Association of Missouri Annual Fall Conference in Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (1993). The Conflict Cycle. In-service Training for Wyandotte Cooperative

Special Education Cooperative, Kansas City, KS.

Frey, L. (1993). Alienation and Creating Belonging: Bridging the Gap from Theory to the

Classroom. Presentation to Participants in Rural Teacher Grant, Hutchinson, KS.

Frey, L. (1993). The Conflict Cycle. In-service Training for Southeast Kansas

Cooperative, Dodge City, KS.

Frey, L. (1993). Teaching Empowerment in Your Special Education Program. Virginia

Council for Learning Disabilities 7th Annual Spring Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Frey, L. (1993). Full Inclusion for Students with Behavior Disorders: An Educational

Trend or the Least Restrictive Environment? The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in


Frey, L. (1993). The 1993 Young and Restless Debate, “Full Inclusion for Students with

Emotional/Behavior Disorders” The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior


Frey, L. (1992). Teaching Empowerment in Your Special Education Program. The Council for

Learning Disabilities 14th International Conference on Learning Disabilities in Kansas City,

MO.

Frey, L. (1992). Classroom Management of At-Risk Youth. The Council for Learning

Disabilities 14th International Conference on Learning Disabilities in Kansas City, MO.

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Frey, L. (1992). Teaching Empowerment in Your Classroom. Kaw Valley Regional

In-Service, Lawrence, KS.

Frey, L. (1992). Dare to Dream. The Eighth Annual Kansas Staff Development Leadership

Conference, Salina, KS.

Frey, L. (1992). Regular Educators Come On In. The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in


Frey, L. (1991). Teaching Empowerment in Your Special Education Classroom. Council for

Exceptional Children Topical Conference on At Risk Children and Youth, New Orleans, LA.

Frey, L. (1991). Teaching Students Empowerment Skills in Your Special Education Classroom.

Council for Exceptional Children International Division of Career Development Conference,

Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (1991). Special Education and Regular Education Collaboration. Kaw Valley Regional

In-Service, Lawrence, KS.

Frey, L. (1991). Classroom Management of At-Risk Youth. Kaw Valley Regional In-Service,

Lawrence, KS.

Frey, L. (1991). Using the Educational Planning Strategy with Student with Behavior

Disorders. The University of Kansas Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities National

SIM Trainers' Meeting, Lawrence, KS.

Frey, L. (1991). Help! How Do I Work With This BD Kid? The Midwest Symposium

for Leaders in Behavioral Disorders in Kansas City, MO.

Frey, L. (1990). Teaching Student Empowerment Skills in Your Special Education

Classroom. Kansas State Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Lawrence, KS.

Frey, L. (1990). Regular Educators: Come on In! Kansas State Council for Exceptional

Children Conference in Lawrence, KS.

General Local Conference & Workshop Presentations

Frey, L. (2016). An Overview of Mediation. Guest Presentation in BLR 310: Alternative

Resolution in Business, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. & Bailey, N. (2015). Voting: The Great Equalizer to The American Dream. Guest

Presentation in ENG 101 (Dr. Amy Ford, instructor).Central Michigan University, Mount

Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. & Bailey, N. (2015). REVCMU!: Register, Educate, Vote: A Campus-Community Voter

Education Initiative, CMU Issues Day, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

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Frey, L. & Bailey, N. (2015). Selma, UUA, Voting Rights, and Us. Presentation workshop,

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan, Mount Pleasant, MI.





Frey, L. (2014). Person First Language. 9th Annual Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow Conference,


Frey, L. (2013). Special Education Mediation. Presentation to the Central Michigan

Autism/Asperger Parent Support Group, sponsored by Resolution Services, Lansing, MI.



Frey, L. (2013). Person First Language. 8th Annual Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow Conference,








Frey, L. (2010). Overview of Mediation and Facilitation in Special Education. Presentation to on

use of mediation/facilitation in special education to administrators and teachers with Gratiot

and Isabella County RESD in Shepherd, MI. Sponsored by Dispute Resolution Center of

West Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI.

Frey, L. (2010). Effective Communication Techniques for Parent/School Dialogue. Presentation

to on use of mediation/facilitation in special education to parents and teachers with Gratiot

and Isabella County RESD in Shepherd, MI. Sponsored by Dispute Resolution Center of


Frey, L. (2010). International Teaching Experience in Tanzania. Participant on Faculty

Panel to Promote International Teaching, Fall Faculty Meeting, College of Education and

Human Services, Mount Pleasant, MI.



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Frey, L. (2009). Use of Our Language. Soup and Substance Event, Disability Awareness Month,




Frey, L. (2009). Helping to Make History at Sebastian Kolowa University College in

Magamba-Lushoto, Tanzania. Faculty Excellence Exhibition, Park Library, Sponsored by

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, College of Graduate Studies, Central

Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. (2009). Person-First Language. P&A Council Leadership Enhancement Day, Central


Frey, L. (2008). Use of Our Language. Soup and Substance Event, Exceptional Children’s

Week, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. (2008). Service-Learning and Conflict Resolution Education as Avenues for

Peacekeeping in Learning Environments. Faculty Excellence Exhibition, Park Library,

Sponsored by The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, College of Graduate Studies,


Frey, L. (2007, October). An Overview of Mediation. Guest Presentation in BLR 310:

Alternative Resolution in Business, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. (2007). Use of Our Language. Soup and Substance Event, Exceptional Children’s

Week, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. (2006). Research Perspectives on Addressing Life Needs of Pre-Service Education

Majors and How to Integrate Educator Optimal Living into Pre-Service Preparation in

Classroom Management. Faculty Excellence Exhibition, Park Library, Sponsored by The

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, College of Graduate Studies, Central Michigan

University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. (2005). Exceptional Children in Inclusive Classroom: Teacher Education

Research Project and The Impact of Content and Field-Based Experience on the Preparation

of General Education Majors to Teach Exceptional Learners. Faculty Excellence Exhibition.

Park Library, Sponsored by The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, College of

Graduate Studies, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Frey, L. (2005). Meeting Life Needs and Maximizing Life Quality During Student Teaching. Five

1-hour presentations to Student Teaching Seminar Class, Special Education Unit, Department

of Counseling and Special Education, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

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Frey, L. (2005). People First Language. Recognition of National Exceptional Children’s Week.

Faculty Sponsor and Representative for CMU Student Council for Exceptional Children,


Frey, L. (2004). Quality Living for Senior Interns. Four 1-hour presentations to

Senior 2 Seminar Class, Special Education Unit, Department of Curriculum and Instruction,

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Frey, L. (2004). Choice Theory Reality Therapy Overview. Three-hour presentation to Helping

Relations Class, Counseling Unit, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, East Carolina

University, Greenville, NC.

Frey, L. (2003). Quality Living for Senior Interns. Four 1-hour presentations to Senior 2 Seminar

Class, Special Education Unit, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, East Carolina

University, Greenville, NC.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

University Level – Central Michigan University

Institutional Review Board (IRB). College of Education and Human Services Representative,

(August 2016 – June 2017).

Shared Governance and Communication Committee (SGCC). College of Education and Human

Services Representative and member of SGCC Governance Subcommittee,

(September 2015 – June 2017).

REVCMU!: Register, Educate, Vote CMU. Faculty Advisor, Registered Student Organization,

(November 2015 – June 2017).

Professional Education Executive Board (PEEB). PEAC Leadership Representative

(August 2012 – May 2015).

Professional Education Assessment Committee (PEAC). Department of Counseling and Special

Education Representative, (August 2010 - May 2016). Committee Chair (August 2013 – May

2015), Chair-Elect (August 2012 – May 2013).

Central Michigan University Faculty Association. Past Board President (July 2013 – June 2015),

Board President (July 2011 – June 2013); Board President-Elect (July 2010 – June 2011);

College of Education Board Representative (July 2009 – June 2011).

Faculty Academic Senate. Department of Counseling and Special Education Representative

(2009 – 2015).

Faculty Association Bargaining Team Member and Co-Chair. (November 2013 – August 2013).

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University Article 7 Committee. CMU Faculty Association Leadership Representative

(July 2011 – June 2015).

University President & Faculty Association Leadership Monthly Meetings. CMU Faculty

Association Leadership Representative (January 2011 – June 2015).

CMU Smoke-Free Campus Work Group. CMU Faculty Association Leadership Representative

(Sept. 2012 – May 2013).

University Advisory Council (UCAP). CMU Faculty Association Leadership Representative

(September 2012 – May 2013)

Professional Education Curriculum Committee (PECC). Department of Counseling and Special

Education Representative (August 2011 – May 2013)

Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC). Faculty Advisor Registered Student

Organization (August 2004 – May 2013).

Inter Group Dialogue (IGD) Faculty Advisory Committee. (Fall 2009 – May 2011).

Senate Nominating Committee, Academic Senate. (August 2010 - May 2011).

Service-Learning Task Force. College of Education and Human Services Representative

(August 2009 – May 2010).

Assessment Council. College of Education and Human Services Representative

(August 2004 – May 2008). Subcommittee Working Group “Student Learning Outcomes

Assessment Policy” (Spring 2006).

Women and Gender Studies Governance Council. WGS Affliate (2005 – Present).

Women and Gender Studies Governance Council, Reader for Annual WGS Paper Prize

(Spring, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016).

Student Conversation Time, Office of International Education. Participant in Weekly Meeting

for Conversation with International Students, September 2005-May 2006).

New Faculty Learning Community, Participant (August 2004 – May 2005).

College Level – Central Michigan University

Faculty Mentoring Taskforce. Co-Chair (August 2013 - April 2014).

EHS Pre-Tenured Luncheon and Information Program. Presenter (February 2013).

Associate Dean Search Committee. Department of Counseling and Special Education

Representative (August – October 2012).

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Dispositions Committee. Department of Counseling and Special Education Representative,

(September 2011 – April 2012).

TEAC Accreditation. Dispositions Committee Chair (August 2008 – May 2011).

Dissertation Committee Member. Special Education Discipline Representative for the

Department of Educational Leadership (September 2007 – May 2012).

Student Research and Creative Endeavors Committee. Department of Counseling and Special

Education Representative (August 2004 – May 2009).

NCATE Accreditation. Standard 1 Committee Member (August 2007 – May 2008).

Dissertation Committee Member. Special Education Discipline Representative for the

Department of Educational Leadership (Fall 2006 – January 2008).

College Level – East Carolina University

College of Education Research Committee Member (2003-2004).

September 11 Remembrance Committee Member. (2002).

East Carolina University Representative (2002). Technology Training University Representative.

Stop Surfing, Start Teaching Distance Education Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Rural Education Initiative Teacher Education Project Member (2001-2002).

Department Level, Department of Counseling & Special Education - CMU

Search Committee for Counselor Education Program (CED) Fixed Term Faculty (November

2016 – February 2017).

Robert and Marilouise Knott Special Education Graduate Scholarship Committee Member

(May 2016, July 2015).

CSE Bylaws Committee Co-Chair (January – March 2015).

Masters’ Degree in Special Education Program Assessment Coordinating Committee

(September 2010 -Present).

Undergraduate Programs in Special Education Assessment Coordinating Committee (January

2007-Present).

Chair of Department Chair Search Committee (September 2012 - January 2013).

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Search Committee for Faculty Position in Area of Special Education, High Incidence

(September 2012 - January 2013).

Search Committee for Faculty Position in Area of Special Education, Low Incidence

(September 2012 - January 2013).

Graduate Program Marketing Committee (March - October 2010).

Search Committee for Faculty Position in Area of Special Education, Generalist Position,

(March - June 2006).

Search Committee for Faculty Position in Autism or Moderate/Severe Mental Retardation,

(September 2004 – May 2005).

Search Committee for Faculty Position in Mental Retardation/Cognitive Impairments,

(September 2004 – May 2005).

Search Committee for Faculty Position in Early Childhood Special Education,

(August 2004 – May 2005).

Department Level, Department of Curriculum and Instruction - ECU

On-Line Course Development. (2004). On-Line Course Development. SPED 6013:

Collaboration and Communication for Teachers of Exceptional, Department of Curriculum.


Committee on Faculty Seminars in Special Education (2003-2004).

On-Line Course Development (2003). SPED 4010: Exceptional Students in the

Inclusive Classroom. Department of Curriculum and Instruction, East Carolina University.

On-Line Course Development. (2003, May). Workshop in BlackBoard Part 1 & 11. College of

Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Committee on Curriculum Revision in Special Education, New Course Development

(2002-2003)

Search Committee for Faculty Position in Special Education (2002).

Planning Committee for Curriculum in Area of Emotional and Behavior Disorders

(2001-2002).

Undergraduate Curriculum Task Force, Area of Special Education (2001-2002).

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National and International Service

Member, Editorial Review Board (2017). Journal for International Special Needs Education

(invited)(three year term 1/1/17 – 12/31/19).

WGI Research Committee (2016 – present). William Glasser International Research Committee.

WGI-US Research Committee (2016 – present). William Glasser – United States Research

Committee.

Board Treasurer (2008-2010). International Association of Special Education (IASE) Board of

Directors.

.

Conference Planning Committee (2007-2009). International Association of Special Education

(IASE) for 2009 IASE International Biennial Conference, Alicante, Spain.

ASCD Network Co-Facilitator (1998-2015). Network for Research in Affective Factors in

Learning with Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).

Member-at-Large (2006-2007). International Association of Special Education (IASE) Board of

Directors.

Central Michigan University Assessment Council Representative (2005). Association for

Institutional Research 2005 Conference, San Diego, CA.

Service-Learning Peer Mentor. (2001 - 2004). National Student Dropout Prevention Center.

Clemson University, SC.

National CCBD Representative (2002). Represented the Council for Children with Behavior

Disorders and ILIAD partnership at (a) The National School-Based Mental Health

Conference. Four-day training on developing partnerships in mental health services to

schools through involvement with Policymakers Partnership. Philadelphia, PA, and (b) the

Winter Training Institute on IDEA '97, ILIAD/ASPIIRE National Training Partnership,

Washington, DC.

CCBD Nominations Committee Member (1998-1999). Participant on the Nominations

Committee for board elections of national organization. The Council for Children with

Behavior Disorders, Division within Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

State Level Service - Michigan

Central Michigan University Representative (2013 – 2017). Michigan Department of

Education, Higher Education Partners (EPI) Committee.

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Michigan CCBD Steering Committee (2016). Interim committee to reactive the Michigan

Chapter of the Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, a division of the Council for

Exceptional Children.

Judge, Client Counseling Competition (2016). American Bar Association Law Student Division

2015-2016 Regional Client Counseling Competition, Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI.

Volunteer Community Mediator (2005 - Present). Dispute Resolution Center of Western

Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI.

Volunteer Community Mediator (October 2012 - Present). Resolution Services, Lansing, MI.

Program Quality Assurance Committee Member (2006 – 2016). Dispute Resolution Center of


National Service Learning Exchange Michigan Peer Mentor (2005 - 2009). Michigan

Community Service Commission, Lansing, MI.

Representative Service Learning Peer Mentor (2007). National Service Learning Exchange –

Michigan Peer Mentor Program Spring Meeting, Lansing, MI.

Michigan Service Learning Peer Mentor Spring Meeting (2007). Service Learning Exchange

Michigan Peer Mentor Program. Michigan Community Service Commission, Lansing, MI.

Learn and Serve Grant Reviewer (2006). Michigan Community Service Commission, Lansing,

MI.

State Level Service – North Carolina

East Carolina University Representative (2001-2004). Positive Behavior Support Centers

Regional Project with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

East Carolina University Representative (2003-2004). Positive Behavior Support Centers Ad-

Hoc Committee North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

East Carolina University Representative. (2001-2002). Special Education Planning Committee

with Pitt County Schools. Greenville, NC.

State Level Service – Kansas

Safe and Caring Schools State Committee (1995 – 1997). (Student Support Services through the

Kansas State Board of Education. Topeka, KS.

Instructional Leadership Cadre.(1995-1996). Facilitator with nine-month leadership cadre,

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, KS.

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North Central/QPA Assessment Team (1995-1996). Edwardsville Elementary School and

McDaniel Elementary School, Bonner Springs, KS.

Compliance Review Team (1994). Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education

Cooperative, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools, Kansas City, KS.

Federal Grant Advisory Board (1992-1995). A Professional Development System

Designed to Increase the Retention of Career Teachers of Seriously Emotionally Disturbed

Students, federal grant with Dr. Patricia Gallagher. The University of Kansas, KU Medical

Center, Kansas City, KS.

Grant Researcher (1990-1992). Model in-service Program for Career Special Education

Teachers of Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children. Coordinated by Dr. Patricia

Gallagher, The University of Kansas, KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Federal Grant Project (1989-1992). Model in-service Program for Career Special

Education Teachers of Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children, Coordinated by Dr. Patricia

Gallagher, The University of Kansas, KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Local Service – Mount Pleasant, MI & Isabella County

Mount Pleasant Area Diversity Group (MPADG) (2004 – 2017). Former board member and

current active member. I represent MPADG at the quarterly Interservice Council community

meeting. I represent MPADG at the monthly community Education Committtee meeting.

I represent MPADG at periodic civic presentations on the topic of microagressions.

Mediator and Triage Coordinator (2016 – 2017). On a regular basis (sometimes weekly),

I volunteer as the triage coordinator and a volunteer mediator in Isabella Small Claims Court.

I represent Resolution Services Center in Lansing, MI. The Resolution Services Center has

an arrangement through district court to offer weekly volunteer mediation services.

Black Lives Matter (Mt. Pleasant, MI & Isabella County)(2015 – 2017). I am a member of this

community social justice initiative. I serve on the “Community Outreach” work group.

Education Committee (Fall 2011 to 2017). Greater Mt. Pleasant Roundtable for

Inclusion, Strategic Plan for Inclusive Communities (Mount Pleasant Area Diversity Group,

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and Mount Pleasant Public Schools).

Diversity Roundtable (2010). Sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Area Diversity Group, Saginaw

Chippewa Indian Tribe, Office for Institutional Diversity - Central Michigan University, and

the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, Commission on Aging, Mount

Pleasant, MI.

Grant Committee MPADG. (2007). Participant on Grant Committee with Mount

Pleasant Area Diversity Group (MPADG). Submitted grant to the Mount Pleasant Area

Community Foundation to fund a community film series to raise awareness and acceptance

of diversity in the community of Isabella County. Grant was funded for $1500.00.

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Local Service – Greenville, NC & Pitt County

Crisis Line Volunteer (2003-2004). Weekly 3-hour volunteer crisis phone line shift. Real Crisis

Center, Greenville, NC.

Advisory Council (2003-2004). Mediation Center of Eastern North Carolina, Greenville, NC.

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (2003-2004). Greenville/Pitt County Juvenile Crime

Prevention Council. Greenville, NC.

Hospice Care Volunteer (2002-2004). Client volunteer with University Health Care System

Hospice Greenville, NC.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mediation Ethics and the State Bar of Michigan: Commonly Asked Questions (2016). Lunch and

Learn Continuing Mediation Training, Resolution Services Center, Lansing, MI.

William Glasser International Conference Conference (2015). Three-day conference, Las Vegas,

NV.

Marching in the Arc of Justice: Re-Visiting Selma, Birmingham, AL (2015).

A 4-day conference in March commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the march for voter

rights. The conference was based in Birmingham, AL and included trips to Selma and

Montgomery, AL. We also participated in walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in

Selma on the 50th anniversary of the original march across the bridge.

Grant Writing Workshop (2014). Central Michigan University Office of Research and Sponsored

Programs, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Mediator/Facilitator Discussion on Special Education Mediation (2014).Sponsored by Michigan

Special Education Program, Resolution Services Center, Lansing, MI.

What Mediators Can Learn from Brain Scientists (2013). Sponsored by Resolution Services

Center, Lansing, MI.

Michigan Association of Children with Emotional Impairment Spring Conference (May 2010).

Boyne Mountain, MI.

Using Experiences of Inclusion and Exclusion to Advance Diversity: Retreat for the CMU

Campus and Community (2009). Sponsored by The Office for Institutional Diversity, Central


Using Data to Inform the Implementation of the Strategic Plan for Achieving Diversity (2008).

Sponsored by The Office for Institutional Diversity, Central Michigan University, Mount

Pleasant, MI

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Self-Study as a Genre of Teacher Education Research: Theory, Method, and Practice (April

2008). 2008 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Cultural Competency: Making the Invisible Visible, Campus Diversity Forum (2007). Central


The Reflective Practice of the Mediator (2007). Advanced training sponsored by the Dispute

Resolution Center of West Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI.

Take it Up a Notch (2007). Eight-hour advanced mediation training. Oakland Mediation Center,

Oakland, MI

Agreement Writing (2007). Advanced training sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Center of


Hearing Officer Training (2006). One-day seminar on IDEA 2004, National Institute

on Legal Issues of Educating Individual with Disabilities, LRP Conferences, Orlando, FL.

Friend of the Court Mediation Training (2006). Advanced training sponsored by the Dispute

Resolution Center of West Michigan, MI.

Domestic Violence Screening for Community Mediation (2006). Advanced mediation training.

Gryphon Place, Kalamazoo, MI.

ARIA Cultural Identity Issues in Conflict Resolution Training (2006). Two-day training with The

Dispute Resolution Center, Ann Arbor, MI.

Culture and Curriculum Conference for Educators (2005). Sponsored and located at Ziibiwing

Cultural Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

National Coalition Building Institute Prejudice Reduction Workshop (2005). Sponsored by The

Multicultural Education Center,Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Honors Course Development (2005). Optimal Living: Embracing Internal Control Psychology,

Honors Program Course for 2005-2006 Academic Year, Central Michigan University.

Us Generate Some Movement (2005). Advanced mediation training sponsored by the Dispute

Resolution Center of Western Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI.

Beyond Good Intentions Working with Differences in Mediation (2005). Advanced training

sponsored by Mediation & Arbitration Services Training Program, Kent County Circuit

Court, Grand Rapids, MI.

Escape to Caucus (2005). Advanced Mediation Training sponsored by the Dispute Resolution

Center of Western Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI.

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William Glasser Institute Midwest Region Fall Conference (2004). Mason, OH.

International Glasser Institute Conference (2004). Schaumburg, IL.

Funding for Scientific Researcht Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (2004). Sponsored by the

Office of Sponsored Programs Workshop. Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

4th Annual Lilly North Conference (2004). Creating Community for Teaching and

Learning, Traverse City, MI.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (2004). Sponsored by The Office for Affirmative Action,


Stephen Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Training (2003). Latham Clinical Schools

Network, College of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Technology Assistance for University Faculty (2003). North Carolina Catalyst Institute, College

of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Classroom Observation for Units Using the Faculty Senate Procedures and Instrument (2002).


William Glasser Institute SE Region Fall Conference (2001). Charlottesville,VA.

Boys Town Social Skills Training (1997). Omaha, NE.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Awards/Honors

Distinguished Service Award (2015). Central Michigan University Faculty Association, Mount

Pleasant, MI. In recognition of dedication and service to the faculty.

Certificate of Recognition (2012). MEA Local Presidents Academy. In recognition of completion

of requirements of the Michigan Education Association’s Local Presidents’ Academy.

Recognition as an accomplished, well-trained local association president.

Certificate of Recognition (2012). Central Michigan University Woman of Excellence Award

Nomination. In recognition of commitment to supporting and advancing women at Central


Woman of Excellence Recognition (2011). Central Michigan University Woman of Excellence

Award. In recognition of commitment to supporting and advancing women at Central

Michigan University.

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Volunteer Service Award (2009). Mary Gale Budzicz Vounteer Service Project Award.

Presented at 2009 International Association of Special Education 11th Biennial Conference in

Alicante, Spain. Award in recognition of completing volunteer service project with Sebastian

Kolowa University College in Magamba, Tanzania.

Network Publication Award (2006). Presented at ASCD Network for Research on Affective

Factors in Learning in Recognition of Paradoxes: 2005. Received at 2006 Annual

Conference of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Chicago, IL.

Published Acknowledgement (2006). The teacher’s reflective calendar and planning journal:

Motivations, inspiration, and affirmation (p. x and back cover) (McGrath, M.Z. & Johns,

B.H., authors), Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Outstanding Presentation (2005). Exceptional Children in Inclusive Classrooms: Teacher

Education Research Project, International Association of Special Education 9th Biennial

Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

MCEC Peace Makers 2004 (2004). Mediation Center of Eastern North Carolina.In appreciation

for contributions to MCEC, as a Mediator and Advisor Council Member.

Published Acknowledgement (2003). EQ + IQ = Best leadership practices for caring and

successful schools (p. xvi) (Elias, M. J., Arnold, H., & Hussey, C. T., authors), Thousand

Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

ECU/Pitt County PDS Partnership Outstanding Service Award for 1999-2003. East Carolina

University, May 2003.

Runner-Up Research Award (2002). Association for Advancement of Educational Research,

The National Academy of Educational Research, Ponte Verda, FL, December 2002.

Carl Fenichel Dissertation Research Award Recipient (1996). Council for Children

with Behavior Disorders (Division of Council for Exceptional Children).

The University of Kansas - graduated with honors (1988). Master's Degree Thesis.

Dean's List - The University of Iowa (1977-1981).

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Memberships - Professional

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section, State Bar of Michigan

American Association of Education Research (AERA) and the following divisions:

Association for Conflict Resolution, Division K Teaching and Teacher Education,

Invitational Learning, Service-Learning and Experiential Learning, Paulo Freire, Critical

Pedagogy, and Emancipation

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the following divisions:

Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, Division of Teacher Education,

Council for Administrators in Special Education, Division of International Special Education,

Pioneers Division, and Research Division

International Association of Special Education (IASE)

Michigan Education Association (MEA) & National Education Association (NEA)

Mount Pleasant Area Diversity Group (MPADG)

National Association of Community Mediators (NACM)

William Glasser Institute United States & William Glasser International

UNIVERSITY TEACHING

Central Michigan University, 2016-2017 Academic Year SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education (3 sh)(Graduate student supervision)

SPE 785: Assessment and Program Improvement in Special Education (3 sh)(Graduate student

supervision)

SPE 790: Special Education Graduate Capstone (3 sh)(Graduate student supervision)

SPE 322: Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Special Needs, Spring 2017 (6 sh)

SPE 504: Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings, Spring 2017 (3 sh)

SPE 322: Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Special Needs, Fall 2016 (6 sh)

SPE 504: Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings, Fall 2016 (3 sh)

HON 310: Honors Academic Service Learning – Voting Rights (1 sh)

Central Michigan University, 2015-2016 Academic Year SPE 322: Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Special Needs, Spring 2016 (6 sh)

SPE 504: Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings, Spring 2016 (3 sh)


SPE 790: Seminar in Investigations & Solutions in Special Education, Spring 2015 (3 sh)


SPE 504: Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings, Fall 2014 (3 sh)




SPE 679: Behavioral & Curricular Interventions for Individuals w/Mild Disabilities, Fall 2013 (3 sh)

SPE 790: Plan B Supervision (Fall 2013)

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Central Michigan University, Summer 2013 SPE 579: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, (3 sh)

SPE 578: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, (3 sh)

SPE 790: Plan B Supervision

Central Michigan University, 2012-2013 Academic Year SPE 578: Students with Emotional Impairment, Spring 2013 (3 sh)


SPE 579: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, Fall 2012 (3 sh)

SPE 790: Plan B Supervision

Central Michigan University, Summer, 2012 SPE 579: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, (3 sh)


SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education, (3 sh)

Central Michigan University, 2011-2012 Academic Year SPE 578: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, Spring 2012 (3 sh)



SPE 790: Seminar in Investigations & Solutions in Special Education, Plan B, Fall 2011 (3 sh)

Central Michigan University, Summer 2012 SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education, (3 sh)

SPE 578: Students with Emotional Impairment, (3 sh)


Central Michigan University, 2012 – 2013 Academic Year SPE 578: Students with Emotional Impairment, Spring 2013 (3 sh)



Central Michigan University, Summer, 2012 SPE 579: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, Summer 2012 (3 sh)

SPE 578: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, Summer 2012 (3 sh)

SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education, Summer 2012 (3 sh)

Central Michigan University, 2011-2012 Academic Year SPE 578: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment, Spring 2012 (3 sh)




Central Michigan University, Summer 2011 SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education, Summer 2011 (3 sh)

SPE 578: Students with Emotional Impairment, Summer 2011 (3 sh)


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Central Michigan University, 2010-2011 Academic Year SPE 322: Instructional Programming for Exceptional Learners, Spring 2011(6 sh)

SPE 578: Students with Emotional Impairment, Spring 2011 (3 sh)

SPE 322: Instructional Programming for Exceptional Learners, Fall 2010 (6 sh)



Central Michigan University, Summer 2010

SPE 785: Seminar in Special Education, Summer 2010 (3sh) SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education, Summer 2010 (3 sh)



Central Michigan University, 2009-2010 Academic Year SPE 322: Instructional Programming for Exceptional Learners, Spring 2010(6 sh)




Central Michigan University, Summer 2009 SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education, Summer 2009 (3 sh)



Central Michigan University, 2008 - 2009 Academic Year SPE 322: Instructional Programming for Exceptional Learners, Spring 2009(6 sh)

SPE 750: Collaboration and Consultation in the Helping Professions, Spring 2009 (3 sh)


Central Michigan University, 2008 - 2009 Academic Year – continued: SPE 322: Instructional Programming for Exceptional Learners, Fall 2008 (6 sh)

SPE 323: Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners, Fall 2008 (3 sh)

SPE 679: Curricular & Behavioral Interventions for Individuals w/Mild Disabilities, Fall 2008 (3 sh)

Central Michigan University, Summer 2008 SPE 579: Method in Teaching Students Identified with Emotional Impairment, Summer 2008 (3 sh)

Central Michigan University, 2007-2008 Academic Year SPE 322: Instructional Programming for Exceptional Learners, Spring 2008 (3 sh)

SPE 323: Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners, Spring 2008 (6 sh)



Central Michigan University, Summer 2007 SPE 126: Introduction to Special Education, Summer 2007 (3 sh)

SPE 579: Method in Teaching Students Identified with Emotional Impairment, Summer 2007 (3 sh)

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EDU 622: Advanced Adolescent Psychology, Spring 2007 (3 sh)



Central Michigan University, Summer 2006 SPE 126: Introduction to Special Education, (3 sh)

SPE 600: Current Issues in Special Education, (3 sh)



EDU 622: Advanced Adolescent Psychology, Spring 2006 (3 sh)


SPE 579: Teaching Students with Emotional Impairments, Fall 2005 (3 sh)

Hon 102c: Optimal Living, Fall 2005 (1sh)

Central Michigan University, Summer 2005 SPE 126: Introduction to Special Education, (3 sh)

SPE 550: Teaching Culturally Diverse Students, (3 sh)

Central Michigan University, 2004-2005 Academic Year EDU 622: Advanced Adolescent Psychology, Spring 2005 (3 sh)

SPE 322: Instructional Programming for Exceptional Learners, Spring 2005 (6 sh)



SPE 323: Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners, Fall 2004, (3 sh)

East Carolina University, Summer 2004 SPED 2104: Introduction to Behavior Disorders (1 section)

SPED 6013: Communication and Collaboration in Special Education (1 online section)

East Carolina University, 2003 to 2004 Academic Year SPED 2104: Introduction to Behavioral Disorders, Spring 2004 (1 section)

SPED 5502: Supervision, MAEd Project in Special Education, Spring 2004

SPED 6040: Supervision, MAEd Internship in Special Education, Spring 2004

SPED 7000: Supervision, MAED, Thesis in Special Education, Spring 2004

SPED 4010: Exceptional Learners in the Inclusive Classroom, Fall 2003 (1 online section)

SPED 2104: Introduction to Behavioral Disorders, Fall 2003 (1 section)

SPED 5502: Supervision, MAEd Project in Special Education, Fall 2003

SPED 6040: Supervision, MAEd Internship in Special Education, Fall 2003


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East Carolina University, 2002 to 2003 Academic Year SPED 5101: Characteristics of Exceptional Learners, Spring 2003 (1 section)

SPED 4010: Exceptional Learners in the Inclusive Classroom, Spring 2003 (1 sections)

SPED 4010: Exceptional Learners in the Inclusive Classroom, Fall 2002 (2 sections)



Internship Supervision Experience

Ayden-Grifton High School, Pitt County School District, Spring 2003

Springfield Middle School, Wilson County School District, Spring 2003

Rosewood Elementary School, Wayne County School District, Fall 2002

HJ MacDonald Middle School, Craven County School District, Fall 2002

Sam Bundy Elementary School, Pitt County School District, Fall 2002

Farmville Middle School, Pitt County School District, Fall 2002

South Greenville Elementary, Pitt County School District, Fall 2002

Rosewood Elmentary School, Wayne County School District, Fall 2002

HJ MacDonald Middle School, Craven County School District, Fall 2002

Sam Bundy Elementary School - Pitt County School District, Fall 2002

Farmville Middle School - Pitt County School District, Fall 2002

South Greenville Elementary School - Pitt County School District, Fall 2002

Professional Development School Liaison, ECU-Pitt County Professional Development

School Partnership, September 2001 – 2003, (.25 time assignment)


East Carolina University, 2001 to 2002 Academic Year SPED 4010: Exceptional Learners in the Inclusive Classroom, Spring 2002 (2 sections)

SPED 4010: Exceptional Learners in the Inclusive Classroom, Fall 2001 (2 sections)

SPED 5101: Characteristics of Exceptional Learners, Fall 2001 (1 section)

Internship Supervision Experience Redirections Program - Rocky Mount Nash School District, Spring 2002

Wellcome Middle School - Pitt County School District, Spring 2002

Rose High School & Ayden Elementary School- Pitt County School District, Fall 2001

Professional Development School Liaison, ECU-Pitt County PDS Partnership, September

2001 – May 2003; Elmhurst Elementary School - Pitt County School District (.25 time assignment)

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