Establishment of effective family-school partnerships

Educators' use of data

Creating meaningful learning experiences for educational practitioners

Post-Secondary Education:

 

EDLE 5033, Psychology of Learning, University of Arkansas

EDLE 5093, Effective Leadership for School Improvement, University of Arkansas

EDLE 5053, School Law, University of Arkansas

EDLE 699V, Doctoral Seminar, University of Arkansas

EDLE 6553, Advanced Qualitative Methods in Educational Research, University of Arkansas

EDLE 6563, Advanced Data Collection in Educational Research, University of Arkansas

EDLE 6503, Topics in Educational Research for School Administration, University of Arkansas

PSYCH 845, Practice in Family Counseling, Pittsburg State University

PSYCH 150, General Psychology, Pittsburg State University

UGS 100, The Freshman Experience (Teaching Assistant), Pittsburg State University

 

Elementary and Secondary Education:

K-8 Guidance and Counseling

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, 2013

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

School Counseling Certification, 2012

Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri

Educational Specialist in Counseling, 2009

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

Master of Science in Counseling, 2008

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas                     

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, 2006

Drury University, Springfield, Missouri                       

Bengtson, E., Lasater, K. A., Murphy-Lee, M. (in progress, 2014). The experiences of doctoral students enrolled in a changing doctoral program.

 

Hurford, D. P., Lasater, K. A., Erickson, S. E., & Kiesling, N. E. (2013). Examination of the

diurnal assumptions of the Test of Variables of Attention for elementary students. Journal of Attention Disorders, 17, 208-214, doi: 10.1177/1087054711429790

 

Hurford, D. P., Neidhardt, K., Lasater, K. A., McMahon, A. B., Kiesling, N. E., Carter, M. L., & Hurford, T. E. (2013). The results of a scripted linguistic phonics reading curriculum     implemented by kindergarten teachers. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 13(3), 33-50.

 

Lasater, K. A. (in progress, 2014). Establishing family-school partnerships in the presence of parent-teacher conflict: Insights from students, parents, and teachers

 

Lasater, K. A., Bengtson, E., & Murphy-Lee, M. (in progress, 2014). Student experiences in an online Educational Leadership doctoral program.

Visiting Assistant Professor, 2014-2015

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Contact: John Pijanowski, Educational Leadership, (479) 575-7019, jpijanow@uark.edu

 

Taught graduate courses to students pursuing K-12 building-level certification in administration. Served on student dissertation committees.  Served on panels evaluating students’ culminating portfolios.  Assisted in the development of doctoral program changes that reflect the principles of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED).  Participated in research projects related to research courses in CPED programs and the experiences of students in online doctoral programs. 

 

Visiting Research Assistant, 2013-2014

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Contact: John Pijanowski, Educational Leadership, (479) 575-7019, jpijanow@uark.edu

 

Taught qualitative research courses to doctoral students in educational leadership.  Served on student dissertation committees.  Assisted students with the development of academic writing skills.  Initiated research projects related to family-school partnerships and counseling ethics.  

 

Elementary and Middle School Counselor, 2011-2013

Lockwood R-1 School District, Lockwood, Missouri

Contact: Bill Rogers, Superintendent, (417) 232-4513, brogers@lockwood.k12.mo.us

 

Developed and implemented district comprehensive mental health program.  Wrote and incorporated comprehensive guidance curriculum.  Provided responsive services to students and families.  Taught guidance lessons to promote the personal, social, academic, and career development of students.  Taught lessons related to personal health and safety, healthy decision-making, personal growth and development, goal-setting, peer and family relationships, personal finance, and career exploration.  Collaborated services with local agencies.  Assisted in developing and implementing plans for school and district improvement.  Analyzed district performance data.  Coordinated district testing. Coordinated 504 program.  Coordinated district ESL program.  Implemented positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS).

 

Director, 2012-2013

Truancy Diversion Program (TDP), Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

Contact: David P. Hurford, Department of Psychology and Counseling Chair, (620) 235-4521,

dhurford@pittstate.edu

 

Taught and supervised clinical mental health and school psychology students during family and group counseling sessions.  Assisted in case coordination and treatment planning of families.  Coordinated services between the families, court, and local school systems.  Supervised TDP graduate assistants.  Collaborated with local authorities to reduce truancy in Crawford County.

 

Graduate Research Assistant, 2011-2013

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

 

Assisted in research related to counseling ethics and the ethical decision-making process.  Reviewed and provided feedback for students on doctoral-level writing assignments.  Prepared information and materials for professional presentations.

 

Non-profit Director of Operations, 2008-2011

Center for the Assessment and Remediation of Reading Difficulties (CARRD), Pittsburg, Kansas

                             

Organized and supervised the After School & Summer Program (ASSP).  Organized and supervised the Identification & Intervention Program (IIP).  Trained administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals on reading assessment and training procedures.  Provided ongoing consultation to school systems using the CARRD reading strategies.  Supervised graduate assistants.  Hired and trained college students as paraprofessional tutors.  Conducted and reviewed comprehensive evaluations related to clients’ reading and attention abilities and intellectual, behavioral, and social/emotional functioning.  Presented at state, national, and international conferences regarding reading and attention difficulties.  Conducted research related to reading and attention disorders.

                       

Counseling Supervisor, 2008-2010

Truancy Diversion Program (TDP), Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

 

Supervised Master’s level counseling students during family counseling sessions with K-12 students and families reported to court for truancy.  Provided input and feedback to facilitate counseling sessions.  Aided in treatment planning and progress report writing.  Assisted in the development of strategies and interventions that promote school attendance and performance and improve familial relationships.  Assisted student-counselors in development of counseling skills needed to become successful professionals.

                       

General Psychology Lecturer, 2009-2010

Pittsburg State University Department of Psychology and Counseling, Pittsburg, Kansas

                       

Taught basic concepts and theories related to introductory psychology.  Provided foundational knowledge for students related to learning, human development, memory, cognition and intelligence, health, stress, coping, motivation, emotion, social behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, personality, psychological disorders, and the treatment of psychological disorders.  

 

Behavioral Health Interning Counselor, 2007-2008

TFI Family Services, Pittsburg, Kansas

 

Completed psychosocial assessments.  Provided individual, couples, family, and group counseling for individuals of all ages.  Co-leader of the Strengthening Families Program.                          

                       

Kids Learning About Social Skills (KLASS) Intern, 2005

Burrell Behavioral Health, Springfield, Missouri

 

Taught social skills to children with severe emotional disturbances.  Aided in KLASS curriculum development.  Completed weekly progress notes on clients.

Dept. of Educational Leadership Excellent Doctoral Student Award, University of Arkansas

George W. & Aileen J. Blincoe Scholarship Recipient

Psychology and Counseling Excellent Graduate Scholarship Award, Pittsburg State University

Psychology and Counseling Excellent Graduate Research Award, Pittsburg State University

Drury University Athletic Hall-of-Fame

Drury University Honors Program

Drury University Women’s Basketball Scholarship

NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Academic and Athletic All-American