Instructor
School of Education and Human Development
E-mail: cash.d@lynchburg.edu
Office: Courts 332-F
Phone: 434/544-8635
Experience/Background
I was very lucky to begin my career as a school psychologist. Fifteen years at that job provided a wealth of experience in psychology and counseling, regular education, special education, student development and individual needs, and organizational functioning. In addition, I gained knowledge in program analysis, consultation, behavior management, IEP development, and supervision.
Working with students, parents, teachers, and administrators in public and private school settings has given me a great appreciation and respect for the educational system. I strive to make this the cornerstone of my work at Lynchburg College as I teach introductory and core education classes and developmental psychology to future educators.
Degrees and Certifications
B.S. in Psychology, University of Virginia
M.A. in School Psychology, Radford University
Ed.S. in School Psychology, Radford University
Professional Interest/Research
In addition to my passion for teaching and advising students, my professional interests continue to be a reflection of my background. Currently, my focus is threefold. My first area of interest is the process of teaching creative writing. I volunteer with elementary-aged students to conduct regular workshops and weekly lessons in writing. Secondly, I serve on the board of a local private school and chair the Education Committee. This affords the opportunity to work with philosophical, curricular, strategic development, and practical day-to-day issues in the life of a school. Finally, I serve as a consultant to school systems, teachers, school psychologists, and other education professionals on topics such as:
Program analysis and development
Personnel development and supervision
Special education process and procedure
How to prepare for a due process hearing
Transitioning and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Educational assessment and interpretation