School Assistant
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CARISSA M. BOWERSOX, Ph.D.
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OBJECTIVES
To enhance the practice and supervision of school psychological services in Pennsylvania.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Ph.D. in School Psychology, Special Proficiency in Neuroeducation, August 2013
M.Ed. in School Psychology, May 2011
Honors: School Psychology Endowment Scholarship, 2011
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
M.S.Ed. Graduate Coursework in School Psychology, August 2007 -May 2009
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
B.S. in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, May 2006
Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta, and Psi Chi, 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
National Certification in School Psychology, NASP, December 2013
Educational Specialist I (School Psychologist), PA Department of Education, June 2012
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
School Psychologist, Juniata County School District, August 2013 to Present
Pre-doctoral School Psychology Internship, Juniata County School District, 2012-2013
School Psychology Mobile Clinic, Penn State University, 2011-2012
Clinic- and School-based Practicum & Supervisory Experiences, Penn State University
CEDAR Clinic & State College Area School District, 2009-2012
Therapeutic Support Staff & Behavioral Specialist Consultant, Concern for Kids,
Lewisburg PA, 2009-2011
Therapeutic Support Staff & Mental Health Worker, Safety Net Counseling Inc.,
Milton PA, 2005 -2010
MH/MR Supports Coordinator, CMSU Developmental Supports and Services,
Danville PA, 2007-2008
Fitness Instructor, YMCA, M ilton PA, 2008-2010
Supervisor, Staff Trainer, & Server, County Cupboard Inc., Lewisburg PA, 1999-2007
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant for the Family Life Project, Penn State University, 2011-2012
Teaching and Research Assistant for Department of Educational Psychology, Penn State
University, 2010-2011
Teaching Assistant and Course Editor for Human Development and Family Studies, Penn
State University, 2010
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Woika, S., & Bowersox, C. (2013, February 6). Child abuse and mandated reporting
(Webinar), Educational Horizons. Retrieved from
https://pdk.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=pdk
Bowersox, C., & DiPerna, J. C. (2012, February). Validity of reading tasks completed in a
simulated MRI environment. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National
Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.
Bowersox, C., & Klotz, M. L. (2006, March). Relationship continuity: The effect of parent/child
attachment on romantic relationship variables. Poster session presented at the meeting of
the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.
DISSERTATION AND THESIS
Bowersox, C. (2012). Construct validity of affective and cognitive inhibitory control tasks for
preschoolers. (Doctoral dissertation). The Pennsylvania State University, University
Park, PA.
Bowersox, C. (2011). Validity of reading tasks completed in a simulated MRI environment.
(Master’s thesis). The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
RESEARCH NEWSLETTERS
Woika, S. & Bowersox, C. (September 2013). Joining forces: Collaboration between private
practitioners and school psychologists. The Pennsylvania Psychologist, 73(8), 23-34.
Bowersox, C. & Woika, S. (Spring, 2013). School psychologists’ role in the diagnosis of
ADHD: To be or not to be? Insight, 33(3), p. 1-3.
Woika, S., & Bowersox, C. (April/May 2013). Child abuse and mandated reporting .
Educational Horizons, 91, p. 26-29. Retrieved from http://pilambda.org/horizons/child-
abuse-and- mandated-reporting/
Bowersox, C., Woika, S., & Mitchell, C. (February 2013). Mandated reporting: A critical role
of administrators. The Pennsylvania Administrator, p.21- 22, 25.
Woika, S., & Bowersox, C. (2012, Fall). Mandated reporting: A critical role of school
psychologists. Insight, 33(1), p. 2-4. Retrieved from
http://www.aspponline.org/cms/files/file_ID135886.pdf
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REVIEWING EXPERIENCE
Presentation Proposal Reviewer for 2013 American Psychological Association Conference
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
NASP, National Association of School Psychologists, 2011- Present
ASPP, Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania, 2011- Present
REFERENCES
Lee Bzdil, M.Ed.
Director of Special Education, Juniata County School District
717-***-**** x5016
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James C. DiPerna, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator & Associate Professor of Education
The Pennsylvania State University
105 CEDAR Building, University Park, PA 16802
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Robert Hale, Ph.D.
Professor of Education
The Pennsylvania State University
102 CEDAR Building, University Park, PA 16802
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Clint Mitchell, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal, Juniata County School District
717-***-**** x5040
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Shirley A. Woika, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education & Director of Field and Clinical Training
Nationally Certified School Psycholog ist
Licensed Psychologist
The Pennsylvania State University
138 CEDAR Building, University Park, PA 16802
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