Assistant Professor of Economics
434.544.8918
scheld_j@lynchburg.edu
Schewel 339
Experience
- 2012 – 2016, Part-time lecturer, Rutgers University
- 2008 – 2011, Lecturer, University of Massachusetts, Boston
- 2007 – 2011, Math teacher, Boston Collegiate Charter School
- 2005 – 2006, Teaching Assistant, University of Vermont
Education
- PhD in Economics – Rutgers University, October 2016
Fields: Public Economics, Applied Microeconomics Dissertation: “Determinants of Educational Success in Secondary and Postsecondary Education” - MS in Mathematics – University of Vermont, May 2007
- BS in Mathematics and Economics – Saint Michael’s College, May 2005
Presentations
- “The Path to a Bachelor’s Degree: The Effect of Starting at a Community College” at the Southern Economic Association Annual Meeting, November 2015
- “The Path to a Bachelor’s Degree: The Effect of Starting at a Community College” at the Eastern Economic Association Annual Meeting, February 2016
- “Labor Market Effects of Community College Education” at the Association for Education Finance and Policy Annual Meeting, March 2016
- “Labor Market Effects of Community College Education” at the Southern Economic Association Annual Meeting, November 2016
Awards
- Bevier Fellowship, 2015-2016
- Teaching Assistant and Graduate Assistant Professional Development Fund Award, 2015
- Peter Asch Memorial Scholarship, 2015
- Richard Lock Award, 2014
- Sidney I. Simon Prize for Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching, 2014
- Graduate Fellowship, 2011-2012
Professional Affiliations and Service
- Discussant, Southern Economic Association Annual Meeting, November 2016
- Discussant, Eastern Economic Association Annual Meeting, February 2016
- Discussant, Southern Economic Association Annual Meeting, November 2015
- Discussant, Northeastern Educational Research Association Annual Conference, October 2015
- Member, American Economic Association
- Member, Southern Economic Association
- Member, Association for Education Finance and Policy
Professional Interests
- Education Economics
- Public Economics
- Labor Economics
- Welfare Economics
Dr. Scheld is currently working on research related to the effect of community college education on degree attainment and labor market outcomes. She is also interested in the impact charter schools have on their student populations and surrounding communities and other educational policy matters.
Personal Interests
Dr. Scheld loves running! She is currently training to run in her first marathon in November. When not running or working, Dr. Scheld enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading.
