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1 1 Mary Louise Duffy, Ph.D. Professor Department of Exceptional Student Education Florida Atlantic University Education Dates Degree/Institution Ph.D., Major: Special Education (Learning Disabilities, Mild to Moderate Disabilities) Minor: Teaching and Teacher Education: Secondary Cognates: Reading Instruction & Transition in Special Education University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona M.Ed., Major: Special Education (Learning Disabilities) Minor: Reading Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pennsylvania B.S.Ed., Major: Special Education Minor: Learning Disabilities, Gifted Mansfield State College, Mansfield, Pennsylvania Professional Experience Dates Position, Employer, Location Professor of Exceptional Student Education Associate Professor of Exceptional Student Education Assistant Professor of Exceptional Student Education Florida Atlantic University Tasks: commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service EEX 4066: Designing Programs for Individuals with Varying Exceptionalities EEX 4221: Assessment of Exceptional Students EEX 4604: Classroom Management EEX 4763: Special Education Technology (Online) EEX 4843: Practicum in Varying Exceptionalities (coordinator) EEX 4937: Special Topics: Building Classroom Discipline (Traditional and online) EEX 4946: Student Teaching (coordinator and supervisor) *EEX 5622: Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies *EEX 5841: Graduate practicum in Teaching *EEX 5936: Special Topics: Building Classroom Discipline (Traditional and Online Versions) *EEX 5936: Special Topics: Supervision and Teacher Development *EEX 6065: Transition Programming at the Secondary Level (Traditional and online) *EEX 6222: Collaboration and Consultation Skills (Online version) *EEX 6225: Assessment and Evaluation Exceptional Individuals (Traditional and online) *EEX 6247: Designing Programs for Varying Exceptionalities *EEX 6766: Assistive Technology for Educators (Online) *ELD 6015: Theories and Characteristics of Individuals with LD *ELD 6245: Designing Programs for the Learning Disabled Individual * * Indicates a graduate level class 1 September, 2013

2 Assistant Professor of Special Education in the College of Education Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education, on the Special Education faculty. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Visiting Professor in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Learning Disabilities Consultant Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind, Tucson, AZ Consultant for the middle school learning disabilities program. Developed a resource program for students identified as Deaf and Learning Disabled; conducted research on the efficacy of strategic instruction for students who are both deaf and/or blind and LD; provided program supports for students at community work sites Disabled Student Resources: Student Advisor Pima County Community College: West Campus, Tucson, Arizona Provided student advisement, career planning, psycho-educational assessment and test interpretation, advocacy training directly to individuals with disabilities; served as high school to community college liaison; coordinated agency service contacts Teaching and Research Associate Division of Special Education and Rehabilitation University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Instructor in undergraduate course in secondary mainstreaming techniques; co-taught graduate course in secondary learning disabilities methods; supervised master s interns and clinical practicum Case Manager; Teacher The Landmark School, Prides Crossing, Massachusetts Administration of educational programs for adolescents with learning disabilities; District liaison to support programming between school and district; trained and evaluated new and in-service teachers; taught content area courses to college bound students with learning disabilities Secondary Learning Disabilities Teacher Roanoke City Schools, Roanoke, Virginia Taught content area classes for students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and mental impairments in language arts and math. Co-taught with content area teachers in collaborative class settings in science and social studies. Achievement of Graduate Faculty Status: March, 2010 Completed CITI Human Subjects Training September, 2005 Graduate Faculty Status Level A renewal (in force until Jan, 2013) Graduate Program Work at Florida Atlantic University 22 committees as academic committee member (7 to completion); 12 as academic program chair Dissertations: Member of 12 dissertation committees 2 September, 2013

3 3 Chair of 7 dissertation committees (3 to completion; 4 in progress) Honors, Appointments and Awards: Appointed to Jupiter Medical Center Institutional Review Board (Spring present) Serve as Community Member of IRB with responsibility for reviewing clinical trials and studies conducted at the hospital. Nominated for COE undergraduate teaching award Selected for COE undergraduate teaching Award, Exceptional Faculty College of Education Award, MacArthur Campus, April, 2006 Selected for COE Undergraduate Teaching Award, 2004 Selected for COE Undergraduate Teaching Award, 2003 Nominated for COE Distinguished Teacher of the Year, 2000, 2001, & 2002 College of Education's Distinguished Teacher of the Year, April, MacArthur Campus Distinguished Teacher of the Year, April, Published Refereed Works Books: Duffy, M. L. & Wilson, C. L. Classroom management for special education classrooms. Developing text for digital publication. Duffy. M. L. & Forgan, J. (2004). Mentoring new special education teachers: A guide for program developers and mentors. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. International and National Journal Articles: *Goodman, J. I., Hazelkorn, M., *Bucholz, J. L., Duffy, M. L., & Kitta, Y. (2011). Inclusion and graduation rates: What are the outcomes? Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 21(4), Hazelkorn, M., *Bucholz, J., *Goodman, J., Duffy, M. L., & Brady, M. P. (2011). RtI: General education or special education? Who is responsible? Educational Forum. 75, Brady, M. P., Frain, M., Duffy, M. L., & * Bucholz, J. (2010). Evaluating work performance and support needs in supported employment training programs: Correspondence between teachers ratings and students self-ratings. Journal of Rehabilitation.75(3), *Leach, D & Duffy, M. L. (2009). Supporting students with autism spectrum disorders in inclusive settings. Intervention in School and Clinic, 45(1), *Goodman, J., Brady, M. P., Duffy, M. L., & Scott, J. (2008). Improving teacher interactions: The effects of Bug in Ear supervision on special education teachers delivery of learned units. Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities 23(4), *Keller, C. L., Brady, M. P., Duffy, M. L., Forgan, J., & *Leach, D. (2008). If you build it and they still don t come: Playing the game of alternative certification. Education Forum, 72(3), *Goodman, J. & Duffy, M. L. (2007).Using BUGS to increase student participation. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus. 3(4). Online publication for CEC and Teaching Exceptional Children (March, 2007). Furner, J., Yahya, N. & Duffy, M.L. (2005). Twenty ways to overcome math anxiety. Intervention in School and Clinic. 41(1), September, 2013

4 4 *Keller, C & Duffy, M. L. (2005). How to improve instructional behavior in just five minutes a day using self-evaluation. Teaching Exceptional Children, 37(4), Furner, J.M. & Duffy, M. L. (2002). Equity for all students in the new millennium: Disabling math anxiety. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38(2), Goldstein, P, Duffy, M. L. & Wilson, C.L. (2000) Technology- moving toward NCATE Standards. CEC- TED Conference Monograph. (p ) Ramasamy, R.; Duffy, M. L. & *Camp, J. C. (2000). Transition from school to adult life: Critical issues for Native American youth with and without learning disabilities. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 23(2), Duffy, M. L., Jones, J., & Thomas, S. (1999). Using portfolios to foster independent thinking. Intervention in School and Clinic, (35)1, Duffy, M. L. (1997). Reference desk: Functional assessment in secondary education: Connecting formal and informal assessment. Diagnostique, 22(4), Duffy, M. L., *Lyons, J., Thomas, S., & Lago-Delello, E. (1997). Interactive teaching strategies for challenging student beliefs. TED Small Special Education Program Caucus Monograph, 2, Bos, C.S. & Duffy, M. L. (1991). Facilitating content learning and text comprehension for students with learning disabilities. Exceptionality Education Canada, 1(3), Duffy, M. L. (1998). Program summary and report: Madison School District Special Education Program Staff Development. Phoenix, AZ: Madison School District. Instructional Materials Student teaching field manual (1998). Florida Atlantic University: Department of ESE. Practicum teaching manual (1998). Florida Atlantic University: Department of ESE. Articles Submitted to Refereed Journals International Journals Brady, M.P., Duffy, M.L., Hazelkorn, M., & Bucholz, J. (submitted). Policy and systems change: Planning for unintended consequences. The Clearing House. Furner, J.M., & Duffy, M.L. (submitted). Addressing math anxiety in a STEM world: Preventative, supportive, and corrective strategies for the inclusive classroom. Submitted to Intervention in School in Clinic. Worrell, J.L., Duffy, M.L., Brady, M.P., Dukes, C., & Gonzalez-DeHass, A. (submitted). Effects of an interactive computer based reading strategy on student comprehension, Submitted to Exceptional Children. Bucholz, J.L., Duffy, M.L., & *Sheffler, J.L. (in final prep). How did they get here? Case studies in transition for adults with developmental disabilities. Written as part of a special edition to Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities. Forgan, J., & Duffy, M.L. (submitted). Parents perceptions of important IEP meeting questions. Submitted to Exceptional Parent. 4 September, 2013

5 5 Brady, M.P., *Oliver, P., *Bennett, K., & Duffy, M.L. (in process). The evolution and future of covert audio coaching for professional development. Manuscript under development. Editorial Work Consulting Editor for Journal of Rehabilitation, Fall, current Consulting Editor for Learning Disabilities Quarterly, Fall, Fall 2012 Consulting Editor for Journal of Teacher Education, Spring, Reviewer for TED-SSEPC Monograph #3: Mentoring, Summer, Reviewed and edited Writing Strategy Instruction chapter in Deshler, D.D., Ellis, E. S., & Lenz, B.K. (1996). Teaching adolescents with learning disabilities: Strategies and methods (2nd Ed.) Denver: Love Publishing. Conference Presentations International Conferences: Refereed Duffy, M.L. & Brady, M.P. (2014). Faces of coaching. CEC 2014 Annual Convention and Expo. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 9-12, Bennett, K., Brady, M. P., Duffy, M.L., Ramasamy, R., & Honsberger, T. (2014). Using covert audio coaching to strengthen skills of teachers and students with developmental disabilities. 15 th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, Clearwater, FL January 21-23, Duffy, M.L., Hazelkorn, M., & Bucholz, J. (2013). Parent perceptions of Assistive Technology. CEC TED Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nov, 5-9 th, Goldstein, P., & Duffy, M.L., (2013). Teaching a complex content course through distance learning: Comparing two approaches. CEC TED Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nov, 5-9 th, Bucholz, J.L., Hazelkorn, M., Duffy, M.L., & Brady, M.P. (2013). Online mentoring: Supporting and nurturing novice teachers in rural settings. Division of International Special Education Biennial Conference, Tobago, West Indies, June 15-20, Taber, M., & Duffy, M.L. (2013). Math word problems: Solutions and strategies. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX, April 3-6, Bucholz, J.L., & Duffy, M.L. (2013). Mentoring new special education faculty: Tactics and techniques. Annual Conference of the eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL, Feb 21-23, Duffy, M.L., & Gebhardt, J. (2011). Stepping timidly into online teaching. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of CEC, Nov th, 2011, Austin Texas. Dukes, C., Brady, M. P., Rosenberg, M., & debettencourt, L. U. (2011, November). Reviewing manuscripts submitted for publication: Strategies for providing productive feedback. Paper presented at the annual conference for the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Austin, TX. [Part of the presentation panel at this session]. 5 September, 2013

6 6 Duffy, M.L., Bucholz, J.L., & Sheffler, J.L. (2011). How did they get here? Case studies in transition for adults with developmental disabilities. Annual TASH Conference, Nov 30- Dec 3, 2011, Atlanta, GA. Duffy, M.L., & Jackson, L.G. (2011). The changing faces of students with disabilities in higher education. Annual TASH Conference, Nov 30- Dec 3, 2011, Atlanta, GA. Duffy, M.L., Bucholz, J., & Sheffler, J. (2011). The culture of transition: A collection of stories. Annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Feb 18-21, 2011, Sarasota, FL. Duffy, M.L., Gil, L., & Dukes, C. (2011). The changing face of students with disabilities in college. Annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Feb 18-21, 2011, Sarasota, FL. Duffy, M. L., & Forgan, J. (2010). How do I know if this is a good IEP? Annual CEC Convention, April 20-24, 2010, Nashville, TN. Duffy, M. L., Sealander, K., & *Sheffler, J. (2010) Broadening behavioral tactics through eco-behavioral assessment and coaching. Professional Development Schools National Conference. March 11-14, 2010, Orlando, FL. Duffy, M. L., *Bucholz, J., *Keller, C. (2009). How do you UDL? Incorporating UDL into college coursework. Teacher Education Division of CEC Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. Nov 11-14, *Gil, L. & Duffy, M. L. (2009). The changing faces of students with disabilities in college. Division for Career Development and Transition, Biennial Conference, Savannah, GA. Oct 28-30, Brady, M. P. & Duffy, M. L. (2009). Evaluating work performance & support needs in supported employment. Division for Career Development and Transition, Biennial Conference, Savannah, GA. Oct 28-30, Sealander, K., & Duffy, M. L. (2009). Give + Gain = Change. Professional Development Schools National Conference. Daytona, Beach, March 12-15, Duffy, M. L., Brady, M. P., & *Keller, C. (2008). Unintended outcomes: Who wins? Teacher Education Division of CEC Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, Nov 5-8, Hazelkorn, M., *Bucholz, J., Duffy, M. L., Brady, M. P., & *Goodman, J. (2008) RTI as a general education initiative? Maybe not! Teacher Education Division of CEC Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, Nov 5-8, *Sheffler, J. & Duffy, M. L. (2008). Online mentoring: Instant help. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference and Expo. Boston, MA; April 2-5, *Goodman, J., Duffy, M. L., & Hazelkorn, M. (2008) Student placement and graduation rates: What s next? 14 th DCDT International Conference, Orlando, FL. Duffy, M. L. & *Goodman, J. Bugging students to participate. CASP-DISES International Special Education Forum International Conference. Lima, Peru July 8-12, *Goodman, J. I & Duffy, M. L. (2007). Increasing Effective teaching behaviors of novice teachers: Supervision via Bug-In- Ear technology CASP-DISES International Special Education Forum International Conference. Lima, Peru July 8-12, Duffy, M. L., *Goodman, J., & Brady, M. P. (2005). Bugging students to participate. 13 th DCDT International Conference, Albuquerque, NM October 20-22, September, 2013

7 7 Duffy, M. L., Forgan, J., & *Keller, C. (2004). Blueprint for an alternative preparation program in special education. 27 th Annual TED Conference, Albuquerque, NM November 10-13, Duffy, M. L., Watlington, E. J. & *Keller, C. (2204). Can self-evaluation foster long-term reflective practice in novice teachers? 27 th Annual TED Conference, Albuquerque, NM November 10-13, Duffy, M. L. & *Goodman, J. (2003). Planning for success: School and community integration. 12 th DCDT International Conference, Roanoke, VA October 23-25, Duffy, M. L. & Warde, B. (2003). Positive changes for employment outcomes. DCDT International Conference, Roanoke, VA October 23-25, Duffy, M. L. & *Keller, C. (2002). An alternative-to-alternative certification programs. 25 th Annual TED Conference, Savannah, GA. October 30- November 2 nd, Duffy, M. L. & Phillips, B. (2001). Low tech solutions to high tech problems. Council for Learning Disabilities Annual Conference, Charlotte, N.C. October 18-20, (Invited presentation) Goldstein, P., Wilson, C. & Duffy, M. L. (2000). Technology: Moving toward NCATE Standards. 23 rd Annual TED Conference, Las Vegas, NV November 5-8, State/Local Conferences: Refereed Joseph, B., & Duffy, M.L. (2013). Getting on the right track with community experiences, Florida State CEC Annual Conference. St. Petersburg, FL. Oct 16-19, Left, M., & Duffy, M. L. (2009). The one hand strategy for high quality transition. Visions XVI State of Florida DCDT Conference. Tampa, FL, April 22, Brady, M. P., Duffy, M. L., Frain, M. & *Bucholz, J. (2008). Assessing work performance and support needs in supported employment: Differences between self-evaluations and professionals evaluation. Florida Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Sarasota, FL Oct 23-25, Keihn, K., & Duffy, M. L. (2008). Big ideas in math and strategies to support them. Florida Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Sarasota, FL Oct 23-25, Duffy, M. L. & Forgan, P. The making of a mentor. Annual FFCEC Conference, St. Petersburgh, FL, October 18-20, Duffy, M. L. Invited Presentation: Mental Handicaps: Issues for Best Buddies Chapters Best Buddies Leadership Conference, July 27-30, Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Duffy, M. L. and Warde, B. Functional Assessment in Vocational Education Settings Florida Visions Conference, Cocoa Beach, FL. February, Non-Refereed Presentations Duffy, M. L. & DiLorenzo, K. (2005). 10 Strategies to promote high quality learning: Supporting students with disabilities in college. Professional Development Seminar presented to the FAU faculty MacArthur Campus Sept, 29, September, 2013

8 8 Invited Workshops and Consultancies Oct., 2011 April, 2011 Feb FAU Instructional Technology Teaching with Technology Faculty Showcase FAU-PSL campus & Boca campus School Board of Haralson County, GA Transition 411: How to plan for transition Workshop for teachers; set up website for ongoing resources current School Board of Palm Beach County Provide ongoing support for Employee Relations Department Observe teachers; provide support workshops in classroom management and effective instruction in ESE settings current School Board of St. Lucie County Invited speaker at Disability Awareness Week: Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School Topic: Disabilities beyond the classroom Professional Organizations present Council for Exceptional Children Division for Learning Disabilities Teacher Education Division SIG for paraeducator issues Small Special Education Program Caucus Division on Career Development and Transition present Council for Learning Disabilities Service to Profession/State/University/College/Department Professional Level Conference reviewer: CEC National/International Convention ( ) Reviewer for Journal of Rehabilitation (Fall, current) Reviewer for Learning Disabilities Quarterly (Fall, Fall 2012) State Level Strategic Instruction Model- Professional Developer (August 2006-current) Florida Teacher Certification Exam Development (2006 & 2007) ESE Test Revision developer/reviewer Strategic Instruction Model- Electronic Professional Developer (August 2009) Member of the Southeast Regional CSPD Steering Committee ( ) University Level Service (including MacArthur campus activities) College of elearning Advisory Committee (Fall, 2013) John D MacArthur Library Steering Committee Member (2004-present Life Long Learning Society Scholarship Committee Member (2004- present) Distance Learning Committee (Spring, 2010) Johnson Scholarship Selection Committee Member ( ) Northern Campuses Faculty Senate Secretary ( ) 8 September, 2013

9 9 College College Master Teacher Selection Committee (2013) College of Education Graduate Programs Committee Member (2004- present) Chair of Curriculum subcommittee ( ) Member of Curriculum Sub Committee (ESE Representative) (2004-present) College of Education Faculty Assembly Secretary ( ) Department representative ( ; 2004-current) College of Education National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Conceptual Framework: 1996 to 2001 College of Education NCATE Training participant in Washington D.C., May, 1998 College of Education (Davie Campus) Career Development Committee: College of Education (Davie Campus) Lecture Committee: College of Education (Davie Campus) Travel Committee: Department Department of Exceptional Student Education representative to Dissertation of the Year selection Committee (2009-present) Department of Exceptional Student Education Graduate Program Committee: ; current) Department of Exceptional Student Education Search Committee member: Field Experience Coordinator (2010, 2006, 2004) Department of Exceptional Student Education Faculty Advisor to Best Buddies: ( ) Department of Exceptional Student Education Co-Chair of Davie campus search committee: (1998) Certifications University of Kansas Professional Developer (SIM-PD Update) Recertification January, 2010 & Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource Services (FDLRS-HRD) Training for Electronic Professional Development (August, 2009) University of Kansas Content Enhancement Routines Training (Completed Professional Developer course Summer, 2006) Pennsylvania State Professional Teacher Certification: Mentally and Physically Handicapped k-12 (Permanent Professional Certification) Certified Career Development Facilitator (Workforce Development Training St of Florida, 1999) State of Arizona Community College Instruction Certification (1990) ASHI CPR and AED Certified 9 September, 2013