Kris A. Winchell, Ph.D.

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1 Kris A. Winchell, Ph.D. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Psychologist, Florida Department of Health #PY 8483 Psychologist, New York State Education Department # EDUCATION AND DEGREES EARNED American Board of School Neuropsychology, Fall 2014 Summer 2015; Diplomate in School Neuropsychology (7/7/15) Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) Fall Spring 2002: Ph.D. School Psychology (01/25/02), summa cum laude Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ) Spring 2002 Summer 2002: Supervisor Certification Program (08/30/02) Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) Fall Summer 1995: Master of Education School Psychology (08/25/95) State University of New York (Purchase, New York) Fall Spring 1992: B.A. Psychology (05/92) RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Licensed Psychologist Comprehensive MedPsych Systems - Silver Psychology Center* 4461 Camino Real Way Fort Myers, Florida (239) January 2012 Present Comprehensive assessments, diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents, and young, midlife and senior adults. Therapy for individuals, families, couples, and children using cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive, systems, and other brief and/or longterm psychotherapy techniques. Treatment for individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, behavior disorders (AD/HD, ODD, CD), mood disorders, thought disorders, PTSD, PDDs, eating disorders, substance abuse or dependence, and relational issues. Evaluations: clinical, psycho-educational (neuropsychological, cognitive, academic, visual-motor), and pre-employment (police department civilian staff and officers and fire fighters). *Silver Psychology Center and Comprehensive MedPsych Systems merged on June 1, Clinical Director Superior Healthcare of Georgia 15 East State Street, Savannah, Georgia (912) July 2011 December 2011 Provided oversight of behavioral health service delivery to children and their families. Direct supervision of behavioral health staff including community support individuals (CSI), therapists, mental health counselors, nursing staff, intake staff, and support staff. Treatment for individuals per State of Georgia s Core and Intensive Family Intervention (IFI) services criteria. School Psychologist Consultant Guidance Services Savannah, Georgia August 2003 May 2005; August Present Consultation and guidance services at various sites including Notre Dame Academy and St. Michael s School Psychodiagnostic assessment and intervention strategies for learning disabled children at private academies and tutoring centers (e.g., Chatham Academy, Royce Learning Center, Jewish Educational Alliance of Savannah) Supervision of undergraduate Psychology interns in the area of Behavior Analysis from Savannah State University Assist administrators and teaching staff with Response-to-Intervention Coordination in the Catholic Diocese of Savannah Interpretation of standardized testing and related accommodations and modifications Coordination and oversight of administration of school-wide standardized testing (e.g., Terra Nova and InView) In-service training regarding the special education process (IDEA, IEPs, 504 Plans, Response-to-intervention)

2 Kris A. Winchell, Ph.D. 2 Psychology Resident* Silver Psychology Center 4461 Camino Real Way Fort Myers, Florida (239) May 2005 August 2007 Supervisor: Robert B. Silver, Ph.D., ABPP (Clinical and Family Psychology), ABN (Neuropsychology) Comprehensive assessment, diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents, and young, midlife and senior adults Therapy for individuals, families, couples, and children using cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive, systems, and other brief and/or long-term psychotherapy techniques. Treatment for individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, behavior disorders (AD/HD, ODD, CD), mood disorders, thought disorders, PTSD, PDDs, eating disorders, substance abuse or dependence, and relational issues. Evaluations: clinical, psycho-educational (neuropsychological, cognitive, academic, visual-motor) court-ordered (competency, custody, other forensic), and pre-employment (police department civilian staff and officers and fire fighters). Speaking engagements: local hospitals, colleges, and schools regarding various disabling conditions Public relations contact: interviewed by local news correspondents regarding various psychology-related issues (e.g., ABC, NBC, Naples Daily News, etc.).. Guidance Counselor Student Support Services The Canterbury School 8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida (239) August 2006 July 2007 Provided individualized student academic learning plans based on students unique intellectual profiles Coordinated special testing accommodations for students with learning disabilities Collaborated with SAT (i.e., College Board) and ACT officials to ensure optimal standardized testing situations Provided staff consultation and in-service trainings regarding various disabling conditions, teaching methods, and accessing resources for special needs students. Counseled students in group and individual settings. Ran the Student Leadership Group and Peer Mentoring Program. Taught selected lessons for AP Psychology course. Worked with the Honor Society and served as a commencement speaker. Therapist Private Practice with Dr. Irwin A. Hyman 1198 Old Jordan Road, Holland, Pennsylvania (215) November 1995 February 2005 Group, individual, couples, and family therapy Psychological assessments (e.g., learning disability, neuropsychological, competency, divorce/custody, child abuse cases) Staff in-service trainings regarding best educational practices Speaking invitations e.g., American Psychological Association (APA), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), and others.

3 Kris A. Winchell, Ph.D. 3 Supervisor of Special Services School Psychologist Egg Harbor Schools, 527 Philadelphia Avenue, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey (609) October 2000 August 2003 Case Management of students classified in Tiers 3 and 4 (i.e., with severe impairments) Psychodiagnostic evaluations for a high-risk student population replete with low incidence multiple handicapping conditions (e.g., spina bifida, hydrocephaly, autism, blindness, severe mental illnesses, etc.). Educational programming: Individualized Education Plans, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and Manifestation Determinations Teacher Consultations: classroom management, behavior difficulties, avoidance of burnout with challenging populations, strategies to promote successful classroom management with individual and group behavior plans, etc. Student needs based groups: social skills group and anger management. Oversaw activities of special services staff district-wide (e.g., Paraprofessionals, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, LDT-C, Social Workers, Counselors, Personal Aides, etc.). Chairperson for special needs meetings (e.g., Identification, IEPs, BIPs, eligibility, etc.). State and National reporting regarding ADA, 504, and IDEA Child Find program oversight Supervision, training, and consultation for staff via individual and group supervisory meetings and district trainings School Psychologist - Child Study Team Chairperson Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District 1824 Vienna Avenue, Mays Landing, New Jersey (609) January 2000 October 2000 Oversaw case management of over 300 special education students and carried a caseload of over 100. Conducted psycho-diagnostic assessments in order to determine special education eligibility Educational programming: Individualized Education Plans, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and Manifestation Determinations Provided crisis and suicide intervention Home visits for homebound students Oversaw activities of special education staff and Child Study Team Members (LDT-C, CSW, paraprofessionals, and special education teachers). Coordinated alternative placements for students with specialized needs School Psychologist ( ) - School Psychology Intern ( ) Owen J. Roberts School District 901 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania (610) September 1997 January 2000 Psychoeducational assessments (early intervention through grade 12) Off campus assessments for students with severe disabilities (e.g., psychiatric, multiple-disabilities, developmental delays, etc.) Multidisciplinary reports, MDE/IEPs, Behavior Intervention Planning

4 Kris A. Winchell, Ph.D. 4 Counselor -Therapist (Individual and Group) - Behavioral Management Specialist Various Organizations: Mental Health Association, Search for Change, Interac, and UHHS May 1992 August 1997 Case manager duties (inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital programs, and group homes) Transitional employment manager (i.e., Job Coach) duties Group home program manager (goal-setting and monitoring, medication monitoring, individual and group counseling) Counseling and various therapies (e.g., recreational, focus groups, art, milieu, etc.) Consultant Discipline Helpline at Temple University 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA (215) Behavioral and mental health consultation to parents and caregivers by phone Consultant St. Martin of Tours Catholic School 5450 Roosevelt Parkway, Philadelphia, PA Behavioral, instructional, and mental health consultation RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Primary Investigator September 1991 May 1992 Advisor: Dr. Rosalind Eichenstein Primary Investigator January 2000 January 2002 Advisor: Dr. Irwin A. Hyman State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY. Designed and conducted a survey research study entitled, "Changes in sexual motivation with age." Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Doctoral Dissertation entitled, "Improvement of the Factor Structure of the Teacher Variance Inventory Active Participant New Jersey Education Association s (NJEA) Inclusion school year Institute Project (Pilot Study) Primary Investigator September 2002 June 2003 Rowan University and Egg Harbor City Schools Glassboro and Egg Harbor City, NJ Rowan University research project investigating the observation and Professional evaluation of teachers in Egg Harbor City School District.

5 Kris A. Winchell, Ph.D. 5 PAPERS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS Contributing Editor Co-author/ Co-author/ Co-author/ Senior author/ Co-author Senior author/ School Discipline and School Violence: The Teacher Variance Approach. Hyman, I. A.,, Dahbany, A., Blum, M., Klein-Brooks, V., Weiler, E., & Pokalo, M. (1996). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Teacher Variance: A multidimensional approach to discipline. Project Learn V, teacher training seminar, October 16, 1998 at Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Beyond Behavioral Consultation: The Teacher Variance Approach to Teacher Resistance. Paper presented April 9, 1999 at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention and Exposition, Las Vegas, NE. Teacher Attributions About Student Misbehavior: Attitudes, Causation and Interventions. Paper presented August 20, 1999 at the 107 th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. Systematic Eclectic Consultation: A multidimensional approach to resistance. Paper presented August 7, 2000 at the 108 th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC Teacher Variance Inventory- IV: Psychometric properties and practical applications for teacher resistance. Paper presented August 7, 2000 at the 108 th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.. Determining and Effectively Using Your Own Classroom Management Style. Teacher Training Seminar, November 9-10, 2000 at the 2000 NJEA Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association. Determining and Effectively Using Your Teacher Variance Classroom Management Style. Teacher Training Seminar, November 8, 2001 at the 2001 NJEA Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey. What teachers discovered about discipline, NJEA Review, December 2001, pp Teacher Variance Inventory- IV: Psychometric Properties and advanced Applications for Use in Consultation. Presented April 17, 2001 at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention and Exposition, Washington D.C.

6 Kris A. Winchell, Ph.D. 6 Co-author/ Treatment Integrity and Satisfaction Using the Teacher Variance Approach: A Multidimensional Method for Dealing With Teacher Resistance. Presented April 21, 2001 at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention and Exposition, Washington D.C. "Reactive Attachment Disorder: Understanding What, Why, and How to Treat It." Presented November 5, 2005 at the Southwest Florida Communities in Collaboration Regional Summit on Children's Emotional, Behavioral, & Mental Health, Fort Myers, FL. A Family Forum: An Interactive Forum for Families and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder Presented March 6, 2012 at the Children and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) Meeting, Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Florida. A Family Forum: An Interactive Forum for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) Presented March 5, 2013 at the Children and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder Meeting, Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Florida. Playing Our Way to Better Focus and Performance: Fun Ways to Address Attentional Challenges Presented March 4, 2014 at the Children With Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) Meeting Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Florida.