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1 Niehaus 1 S. Kate Niehaus Wardlaw 130 Department of Educational Studies University of South Carolina Columbia, SC (803) Office kate.niehaus@sc.edu Education University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation, May 2012 Dissertation: School Support, Parental Involvement, and Academic and Social-Emotional Outcomes for English Language Learners in Elementary School University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, December 2007 Centre College, Danville, Kentucky Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Spanish, May 2006 Professional Experience Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Research Program, Department of Educational Studies, College of Education, University of South Carolina, August 2012-present. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Teaching and Learning, University of Louisville, July 2010-May Taught both undergraduate and graduate-level courses in human development and learning. Mentored graduate teaching assistants who were first-year instructors. Evaluation Intern, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, Kentucky, August December Conducted school observations and applied data analysis skills to the evaluation of several district-sponsored programs and initiatives being implemented in the elementary, middle, and high schools. Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Louisville, August 2008-June Assisted faculty members with data collection, data entry and analysis, and scholarly writing. Helped with grading and course preparation. Graduate Assistant, Educational and Counseling Psychology Director of Graduate Studies Office, University of Kentucky, January 2007-May Assisted the director of graduate studies with data entry, filing, application processing, and other duties necessary to ensure efficiency in the department.

2 Niehaus 2 Scholarship Peer-Reviewed Publications Rudasill, K., Niehaus, K., Crockett, L., & Rakes, C. (2014). Changes in school connectedness and deviant peer affiliation among sixth-grade students from high-poverty neighborhoods. Journal of Early Adolescence, 34, Niehaus, K., & Adelson, J. (2014). School support, parental involvement, and academic and social-emotional outcomes for English Language Learners. American Educational Research Journal, 51, Niehaus, K., & Kumpiene, G. (2014). Language brokering and self-concept: An exploratory study of Latino students experiences in middle and high school. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 36, Rudasill, K., Possel, P., Black, S., & Niehaus, K. (2014). Teacher support mediates concurrent and longitudinal associations between temperament and mild depressive symptoms in sixth grade. Early Child Development and Care, 184, Rudasill, K., Niehaus, K., Buhs, E., & White, J. (2013). Temperament in early childhood and peer interactions in third grade: The role of teacher-child relationships in early elementary grades. Journal of School Psychology, 51, Niehaus, K., & Adelson, J. (2013). Self-concept and native language background: A study of measurement invariance and cross-group comparisons in third grade. Journal of Educational Psychology, 105, Niehaus, K., Rudasill, K., & Rakes, C. (2012). A longitudinal study of school connectedness and academic outcomes across sixth grade. Journal of School Psychology, 50, Niehaus, K., Rudasill, K., & Adelson, J. (2012). Self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and academic outcomes among Latino middle school students participating in an after-school program. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 34, Hamilton, M., Anderson, D., Broaddus, M., & Young (Niehaus), K. (2006). Gender stereotyping and under-representation of female characters in 200 popular children s picture books: A twenty-first century update. Sex Roles, 55, Manuscripts Under Review or Revision Niehaus, K., Irvin, M., & Rogelberg, S. (submitted). School connectedness and valuing as predictors of academic persistence among Latino youth. Manuscript under review. Manuscripts in Progress Niehaus, K., Adelson, J., Sejuit, A., & Zheng, J. (in progress). Native language background and academic achievement: Is socioemotional well-being a mediator?

3 Niehaus 3 Irvin, M., & Niehaus, K. (in progress). Academic self-concept of children in rural elementary schools. Peer-Reviewed Presentations Niehaus, K., Adelson, J., & Sejuit, A. (submitted). Native language background and academic achievement: Is socioemotional well-being a mediator? Proposal under review for the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Niehaus, K., Irvin, M., & Rogelberg, S. (2014, August). School connectedness as a protective factor for Latino youth. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC. Rudasill, K., Possel, P., Black, S., & Niehaus, K. (2014, August). Teacher support mediates relationship of temperament with adolescent depressive symptoms. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC. Niehaus, K., & Kumpiene, G. (2014, April). Language brokering and self-concept: An exploratory study of Latino students experiences in middle and high school. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Niehaus, K., Rudasill, K., Crockett, L., & Rakes, C. (2014, April). Changes in school connectedness and deviant peer affiliation among sixth-grade students from high-poverty neighborhoods. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Niehaus, K., & Adelson, J. (2013, July). School support, parental involvement, and academic and social-emotional outcomes for ELLs. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, HI. Rudasill, K., Niehaus, K., Buhs, E., & White, J. (2013, July). Temperament in early childhood and peer social behaviors in third grade: The role of teacher-child relationships in early elementary grades. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, HI. Niehaus, K., & Adelson, J. (2012, April). Measuring self-concept: Within- and between-group comparisons of English Language Learners and English-Proficient children. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada. Niehaus, K., Rudasill, K., & Rakes, C. (2011, March). A longitudinal study of school connectedness and academic outcomes across sixth grade. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Montreal, Canada. Niehaus, K. (2011, March). Academic and social outcomes among Latino middle and high school students participating in a community-based prevention program. Poster

4 Niehaus 4 presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Montreal, Canada. Niehaus, K., & Rudasill, K. (2010, May). School climate, risky behavior, and self-concept during the transition to middle school. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO. Niehaus, K., & Rudasill, K. (2010, March). School connectedness, risky behavior, and student outcomes during the transition to middle school. Paper presented at the Kentucky Psychological Association Spring Academic (Student) Conference, Louisville, KY. Niehaus, K., White, J., Rudasill, K., Wolf, J., & Gonshak, A. (2009, March). The role of temperament in predicting the quality of children s early peer relationships. Poster presented at the Kentucky Psychological Association Spring Academic (Student) Conference, Lexington, KY. Young (Niehaus), K., & Hamilton, M. (2005, February). Gender stereotyping and underrepresentation of female characters in 200 popular children s picture books: A twentyfirst century update. Paper presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Tampa, FL. Research Grants Academic Self-Concept of Children in Rural Elementary Schools. Co-Principal Investigator. Amount awarded: $4,999. Project period: June 2014-November College of Education Research Grant, University of South Carolina. Funded grant. How Social-Emotional Well-Being Contributes to the Academic Achievement of English Language Learners. Principal Investigator. Amount awarded: $8,078. Project period: May 2013-September Advanced Support Program for Innovative Research Excellence-I, Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina. Funded grant. The Protective Role of School Connectedness for High School Dropout. Co-Principal Investigator. Amount awarded: $19,792. Project period: May 2013-May Social Sciences Grant Program, Office of the Provost, University of South Carolina. Funded grant. School Support, Parental Involvement, and Academic and Social-Emotional Outcomes for English Language Learners in Elementary School. Principal Investigator. Amount awarded: $10,000. Project period: August 2011-May Doctoral Dissertation Grant, State Farm Companies Foundation. Funded grant. Other Publications and Reports Niehaus, K. (2011, Fall). Adelante Hispanic Achievers evaluation report: Student self-concept. (Technical Report No. 2). Louisville, KY.

5 Niehaus 5 Niehaus, K. (2011, Spring). Significant researcher: An interview with an eminent researcher of giftedness and talent. SIGnificance (newsletter for the American Educational Research Association s Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Special Interest Group), Niehaus, K. (2010, Summer). Adelante Hispanic Achievers evaluation report: Student selfefficacy and motivation. (Technical Report No. 1). Louisville, KY. Honors and Awards University of South Carolina Featured Scholar of the Month, Office of the Vice President for Research, October 2013 Paul R. Pintrich Outstanding Dissertation Award, American Psychological Association, Division 15 Educational Psychology, 2013 Outstanding Dissertation Award, Honorable Mention, American Educational Research Association, Special Interest Group on Advanced Studies of National Databases, 2013 Journal of School Psychology 2012 Article of the Year, Honorable Mention, Society for the Study of School Psychology, 2013 College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Graduate Award, University of Louisville, 2012 Outstanding Student in Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation, University of Louisville, 2012 Sam and Kathleen Stringfield Travel Award, University of Louisville, 2012 Graduate Student Council Travel Grant, University of Louisville, Who s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, University of Louisville, 2011 College of Education and Human Development Travel Grant, University of Louisville, 2011 Graduate Student Research Award, Kentucky Psychological Association, 2010 College of Education and Human Development Student Research Grant, University of Louisville, 2010 College of Education and Human Development Professional Development Grant, University of Louisville, 2010 College of Education Alumni Graduate Fellowship, University of Kentucky,

6 Niehaus 6 Cralle Fellowship, University of Kentucky, Ormand Beatty Alumni Prize, Centre College, 2006 Max P. Cavnes Book Prize Highest Female GPA, Centre College, 2004 Brown Colonel Scholarship, Centre College, Honor Societies: Phi Beta Kappa (All-Discipline), Psi Chi (Psychology), Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish), Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Language), Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership) Invited Presentations and Workshops Niehaus, K. (2014, August). Toward a holistic understanding of ELL children and their wellbeing. Invited presentation for the Paul R. Pintrich Outstanding Dissertation Award, American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC. Niehaus, K., & Adelson, J. (2014, April). School support, parental involvement, and academic and social-emotional outcomes for English Language Learners in elementary school. Invited presentation at the Advanced Studies of National Databases Special Interest Group Business Meeting, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Niehaus, K. (2012, April). Preparing HLM results for publication. Invited guest lecture in the graduate-level course ECPY 765: Hierarchical Linear Modeling, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Niehaus, K. (2011, November). Applying multiple group confirmatory factor analysis to the psychological assessment of English Language Learners. Invited guest lecture in the graduate-level course ECPY 764: Structural Equation Modeling, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Niehaus, K., & Gonshak, A. (2010, November). The importance of student-teacher relationships for high-risk adolescent populations. Invited workshop at the Kentucky Psychological Association Annual Convention, Louisville, KY. Niehaus, K. (2010, September). Motivation and self-regulation in child and adolescent development. Invited guest lecture in the graduate-level course ECPY 507/607: Learning and Human Development, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Teaching Experience Courses Taught EDPY 705: Human Growth and Development (Fall 2013). University of South Carolina.

7 Niehaus 7 EDPY 890: Independent Study, Understanding Research in Second Language Learning (Fall 2013). University of South Carolina. EDPY 401: Learners and Diversity in Learning (Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2014). University of South Carolina. ECPY 507/607: Learning Theory and Human Growth and Development (Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012). University of Louisville. EDTP 107: Human Development and Learning (Fall 2010, Spring 2011). University of Louisville. Advising, Mentoring, and Doctoral Committees Dissertation committee member for Angela Dooley (doctoral student in educational psychology), 2013-present; Cathi Snyder (doctoral student in educational research), 2014-present Faculty advisor for Mary Rea (doctoral student in educational psychology), 2012-present; Lauren McGuire (doctoral student in educational psychology), 2014-present Research mentor for Gerda Kumpiene (doctoral student in special education), 2012-present; Sandra Rogelberg (doctoral student in educational psychology), 2013-present; Aubrey Sejuit (doctoral student in counselor education), 2013-present Assessment and Clinical Experience Counseling Practicum Student, Spalding University Counseling Center, Louisville, Kentucky, August 2009-May Performed psychological assessment batteries for the purpose of diagnosing learning disorders and ADHD, co-led a mindfulness-based stress reduction group for faculty members, and conducted individual counseling sessions with college students. Assessment Practicum Student, Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center, Louisville, Kentucky, May 2009-August Assessed children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and other psychological disorders. Administered, scored, and interpreted intellectual and social-emotional assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team. Assessment Practicum Student, Archdiocese of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, January 2009-May Administered, scored, and interpreted intellectual, achievement, and social-emotional assessments with children ranging from 5-18 years of age. Wrote all integrated reports and conducted feedback sessions with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators. Mental Health Specialist, Comprehensive Care RISE Program, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, June 2008-July Led daily group and individual therapy sessions with elementary school children through a rural, community mental health summer program. Worked on improving reading skills, self-esteem, and social competence.

8 Niehaus 8 Counseling Psychology Intern, Asbury College Center for Counseling, Wilmore, Kentucky, January 2008-May Conducted individual counseling with college students and co-led a group for college females with a history of eating disorders. Practicum Student, Croney and Clark, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky, October 2007-December Worked at Deep Springs Elementary conducting individual counseling sessions and leading two social skills groups for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Group Leader, University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics, Lexington, Kentucky, August 2007-December Co-led a social justice and diversity training group with freshman students. Practicum Student, Family Counseling Service, Lexington, Kentucky, May 2007-October Counseled children, adolescents, and adults in individual, group, and play therapy sessions. Student Intern, Cardinal Valley Counseling Center, Lexington, Kentucky, January 2007-May Conducted an independent study to gain experience in bilingual counseling with Latino clients. Observed counseling sessions, discussed case management, conducted relevant multicultural research, and communicated in Spanish. Service National Level American Educational Research Association, Member, 2010-present Division E (Counseling and Human Development) Special Interest Group on Advanced Studies of National Databases Special Interest Group on School Community, Climate, and Culture American Psychological Association, Member, 2008-present Division 15 (Educational Psychology) o Conference proposal reviewer, 2013, 2014 Society for Research in Child Development, Member, Editorial Board Member, Journal of School Psychology, 2014-present Content Reviewer, Educational Psychology textbook (Woolfolk, 12 th edition), 2013 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Educational Psychology, 2014-present Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2014-present

9 Niehaus 9 Ad Hoc Reviewer, American Educational Research Journal, 2013-present Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of School Psychology, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Gifted Child Quarterly, 2011 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Advanced Academics, 2011 Department, College, and University Level Panel Reviewer, ASPIRE-I Grant Review Committee, Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina, Member, Steering Committee, Department of Educational Studies, University of South Carolina, Member, Faculty Search Committee, Educational Psychology Program, Department of Educational Studies, University of South Carolina, Lecture Series Coordinator, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Louisville, Community Level Program Evaluator and Data Consultant, Adelante Hispanic Achievers, Louisville, KY, Coordinated program evaluation activities, collected and analyzed data, and wrote yearly reports for this non-profit community organization focused on improving the academic outcomes of Latino adolescents. Application-Based Professional Development Graduate Teaching Academy, Delphi Center, University of Louisville, September 2010-April Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Cohort (ECLS-K) Database Training Seminar, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, July Other Professional Development Division 15 Luncheon for Early Career Educational Psychologists, American Psychological Association, July Mplus Short Course: Multilevel Modeling of Cross-Sectional Data, Johns Hopkins University, March 2011.

10 Niehaus 10 Mplus Short Course: Multilevel Modeling of Longitudinal Data, Johns Hopkins University, March Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, February Diversity Training Workshops, University of Kentucky Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, November 2007-December 2007.