Professor
School of Education and Human Development
E-mail: gordon@lynchburg.edu
Office: Courts 340B #2
Phone: 434/544-8513
Experience/Background
I became a member of the faculty at Lynchburg College in the summer of 1977. My administrative and teaching experiences include positions as coordinator of the Instructional Program at DeJarnette Center, a state institution for children and youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities; as a school psychologist in Charleston, South Carolina; and as an elementary teacher in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Degrees and Certifications
B.A. in elementary education, College of William & Mary
M.Ed. in education and psychology, Radford University
Ed.D. in special education, University of Virginia
I have a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in elementary education, special education (LD/SED), school psychology and instructional supervision. I also have earned certification as a Trainer of Trainers in Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment Program.
Professional Interests/Research
My primary research focus is in transition needs and programs for students with Asperger's Syndrome and high functioning autism. Other interests include positive behavior supports and social skill development.
Courses Taught
Introduction to Behavior Modification, Collaboration with Families, Educators and Related Service Providers, Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Characteristics of Children and Youth with Learning Disabilities, Survey of Special Education, Positive Behavior Interventions, Social, functional, and Transition Programming, Language Development/Instruction and Assistive Technology, and Seminar in Special Education.