Curriculum Vitae
My professional goals include integrating the scholarship and practice of school psychology and applied behavior analysis to mitigate disparities experienced by school-aged youth.
EDUCATION
TBD (in progress)
Doctor of Philosophy
Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Specialization in School Psychology
American Psychological Association (APA) accredited
2021
Master of Arts
Special Education, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Verified Course Sequence
Thesis: Behavior analytic clinicians documentation of cultural considerations for children with ASD
Advisor: Jennifer J. McComas, Ph.D., BCBA
2020
Master of Arts
Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Specialization in School Psychology
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved
Thesis: Impact of a culturally responsive PBIS activity on the class-wide behaviors of diverse students
Advisor: Faith G. Miller, Ph.D., LP
2017
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Distinction
Psychology and Public Relations, Coe College (GPA: 3.86)
Senior Thesis: A new type of indirect contact: Video news media and college students’ perceptions of transgender individuals
Co-Advisors: Daniel Lehn, Ph.D. & Tom Moye, Ph.D.
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Article
Muldrew, A. C., & Miller, F. G. (2021). Examining the effects of the Personal Matrix Activity with diverse students. Psychology in the Schools, 58(3), 515-533.
Periodical Articles (non-peer-reviewed)
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (July 2021). Discussing Race, Racism, and Important Current Events with Students: A Guide with Lesson Plans and Resources. University of Oregon. www.pbis.org.
Miller, F.G., Sullivan, A.L., McKevett, N.M., Muldrew, A. C., & Hansen-Burke, A. (2020). Leveraging MTSS to Advance, Not Suppress, COVID-Related Equity Issues: Tier 2 and Tier 3 Considerations. Communique: National Association of School Psychologists, 49 (3).
Sullivan, A.L., Miller, F.G., McKevett, N.M., Muldrew, A. C., Hansen-Burke, A., & Weeks, M. (2020). Leveraging MTSS to Advance, Not Suppress, COVID-Related Equity Issues. Communique: National Association of School Psychologists, 49 (1).
Book Chapters
Kolb, B.L., Robers, A. C., Brown, C., & McComas, J.J. (in press). Beyond Cultural Responsivity: Applied Behavior Analysis Through a Lens of Cultural Humility. In Talbott E. (Ed.), Special Education Research Handbook.
Miller, F. G. & Muldrew, A. C. (2020). Self-monitoring. In M. I. Axelrod, M. Coolong-Chaffin, & R. O. Hawkins (Eds.), Case Studies in School Psychology: Behavioral Interventions for Effective Problem Solving. Routledge Press.
Miller, F. G., Wollersheim-Shervey, S., & Muldrew, A. C. (2019). School-home notes and daily behavior report cards. In K. Radley & E. Dart (Eds) Handbook of Behavioral Interventions in Schools: Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Oxford University Press.
AWARDS & HONORS
2021
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 2021 Student Leadership Champion
Recognized for going above and beyond as a leader and champion of the school psychology training program, university, community, and profession - especially in the pursuit of equity and social justice.
2021
Innovative Student Research Grant in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Selected by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) Board and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board as recipient of a grant to support the completion of my Master’s thesis project in applied behavior analysis ($5,000.00)
2021
Department of Educational Psychology ICR Mini Research Grant
Earned funds to support the completion of my dissertation research project in school psychology ($240.00)
2021
Russell W. Burris Memorial Fellowship in Educational Psychology
Recognized as the top graduate student in the department based on my research, initiative, and leadership ($2,500.00 for one academic year)
2020
Project Leaders Enhance Evidence-Based Practice (LEEP) Fellowship
Selected as a candidate for a leadership development grant to prepare future faculty in school psychology ($43,000.00 for one academic year)
2019
Kim M. and David B. Cooke Fund for School Psychology Student Research Grant
Earned funds to support the completion of my Master’s thesis project in school psychology ($250.00)
2017
McElroy Fellowship Program Recipient
One of two recent college graduates awarded a stipend to pursue a Ph.D. ($34,000.00 for three years)
TEACHING
2021
EPSY 8815 Behavioral and Social Emotional Prevention and Intervention (virtual)
In addition to other TA responsibilities, I led a lecture on the following topics:
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Considerations for Large-Scale Analysis Part I
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Considerations for Large-Scale Analysis Part II
2021
EPSY 8815 Behavioral and Social Emotional Prevention and Intervention (virtual)
In addition to other TA responsibilities, I led lectures on the following topics:
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Tier 1 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
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Introduction to Tier 2: Targeted Interventions and Groups
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Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP) and Self-Monitoring Interventions
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Externalizing Behaviors: Targeted Interventions and Supports
2021
EPSY 8708 Functional Behavior Assessment (virtual)
In addition to other TA responsibilities, I led a lecture on the following topic:
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Descriptive Assessments and Analyses
2020
EPSY 8812 Assessment in School Psychology II: Intellectual and Social-Emotional Domains (virtual)
In addition to other TA responsibilities, I led lectures on the following topics:
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Theories of Intelligence; Interpreting Intelligence Test Scores
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Large-Scale Assessment and CAT
2020
EPSY 8815 Behavioral and Social Emotional Prevention and Intervention (hybrid)
In addition to other TA responsibilities, I led a lecture on the following topic:
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Tier 1 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Culturally Responsive PBIS
2019
EPSY 8821 Issues in School Psychology (in-person)
In addition to other TA responsibilities, I led lectures on the following topics:
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Contemporary Models of Practice
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Supporting Students’ Wellbeing and Development
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School Psychologists as Change Agents
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2021
Equity and Diversity Certificate
Delivered by the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED), University of Minnesota
2021
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Foundations & Extended Applications Seminar
Delivered by Todd D. Little Ph.D. & Elizabeth Grandfield Ph.D., Stats Camp
2021
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2 (ADOS-2) Clinical Training (Introductory & Toddler Module training)
Delivered by Somer Bishop, Ph.D., University of California-San Francisco & Amy N. Esler, Ph.D. LP, University of Minnesota
2021
School-wide Information System (SWIS) Facilitator Training
Delivered by the Minnesota Department of Education
SERVICE
National
Graduate Student Representative | PBIS Center Equity Workgroup | University of Oregon
Graduate Student Social Media Contributor | School Psychology Review
Student Leader | National Association of School Psychologists
Graduate Student Mentor | National Association of School Psychologists
Advocacy Coordinator | Graduate Student Committee (GSC) | National Association of School Psychologists
Editor | Student Affiliates in School Psychology | American Psychological Association
University
Student Mentor | School Psychology Student Association (SPSA) | University of Minnesota
Co-President | School Psychology Student Association (SPSA) | University of Minnesota
Participant on the Equity & Diversity Committee | School Psychology Student Association (SPSA) | University of Minnesota
Secretary | Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGAPSA) | University of Minnesota
Professional Development Committee Chair | School Psychology Student Association (SPSA) | University of Minnesota
Grant Reviewer | Council of Graduate Students (COGS) | University of Minnesota
Community
Graduate Student Representative | Legislative Committee | Minnesota School Psychologists Association
Participant | Minnesota Collective for Educational Equity (MnCEE)
Graduate Student Representative | Minnesota School Based Behavior Analyst (MNSBBA) | Minnesota Department of Education