Melinda R - California State University, Fullerton
Melinda R. Pierson, Ph.D.
Professor
College of Education
Department of Special Education
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
(714) 278-3573
mpierson@fullerton.edu
EDUCATION
1999 (December) Ph.D., Education: Emphasis in Special Education
University of California, Riverside
Dissertation: “Self-Concept: Differences Among Gender, Class Placement, and Rank Within Placement Among Adolescents”
Emphasis in mild/moderate disabilities, methodology, and multicultural special education
1998 (September) Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate
University of San Diego
1994 (December) M.S., Education: Emphasis in Special Education
California State University, Fullerton
1994 (May) Clear Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education:
Learning Handicapped. Expiration: Feb. 1, 2004
California State University, Fullerton
1992 (June) Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential: English
with supplementary authorizations in U.S. History and the
History of California. Expiration: Feb. 1, 2004
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
1992 (May) B.A., English, Magna cum laude
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
California State University, Fullerton
Jan. 2008 – Present -Chair
Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2007 -Vice Chair
Aug. 2005 – Aug. 2007 - Professor
-Level II Coodinator
-California State Special Education Task Force
-2005 Outstanding Teacher Scholar Award
Aug. 2002 – Aug. 2005 -Associate Professor
-Chair of the College Curriculum Committee
-Department of SPED BTEP Representative
-Coordinator of the SPED Online Level II Committee
-Teach numerous courses in the Department of SPED as well as supervise student teachers every semester
-2004 OutstandingScholar Award
-2004 Early Distinguished Career Award
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Sept. 1999 – Aug. 2002 -Assistant Professor
-WIN-WIN U.S. Dept. of Education Project Coordinator
-Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter
of the Council for Exceptional Children
-Taught an extensive number of courses in the special
education credential program
University Teaching Experience
California State University, Fullerton
January 1996 – June 1999 Supervisor of Student Teachers
August 1996 – June 1999 Instructor for the following courses: Mainstreaming, Foundations in Elementary School Teaching: Social Studies, Advanced Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
University of California, Riverside Extension
July 1997 – August 2000 Instructor for the following courses: Tests and Measurement, Legislation and Trends in Education, Introduction to Children with Special Needs
K-12 Teaching Experience
Ontario-Montclair School District
August 1995 – June 1999 Special Day Class Teacher: Mild/Moderate
Disabilities
Vernon Middle School, Montclair, CA
Grades 6, 7, and 8
San Marcos Unified School District
August 1994 – June 1995 Special Day Class Teacher: Mild/Moderate
Disabilities and Severe Disabilities
San Marcos High School, San Marcos, CA
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Ontario-Montclair School District
August 1992 – June 1994 Special Day Class Teacher: Severe
Language Disorders
El Camino School, Ontario, CA
Grades 4, 5, and 6
Carpinteria Unified School District
January 1992 – June 1992 Student Teacher: English
Carpinteria High School, Carpinteria, CA
Grade 11
Student Teacher: English
Carpinteria Junior High School, Carpinteria, CA
Grades 7 and 8
Volunteer Teaching
August 1990 – Dec. 1990 Special Activities Assistant
Beverly School for the Deaf, Beverly, MA
Grades K – 12
Administrative Experience
March 1998 – July 1998 Lead Teacher for the K-8 Extended Year
Program in Special Education
Ontario-Montclair School District
September 1996 – Jan. 1998 Strategic Planning Leadership Team
Vernon Middle School, Montclair, CA
ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS
Howell, E.J., Pierson, M.R., & Pullen, J.H. (in review). Autism and inclusive Sunday School practices:
Family perspectives. Journal of Religion, Disability, and Health.
Pierson, M.R., Carter, E.W., Lane, K.L., & Glaeser, B.C. (in press). Factors influencing the self-deter-
mination of transition-age youth with high incidence disabilities. Career Development for
Exceptional Individuals.
Carter, E. W., Lane, K. L., Pierson, M. R., & Stang, K. K. (2008). Promoting self-determination for transition-age youth: Views of high school general and special educators. Exceptional Children, 75, 55-70.
Lane, K.L., Carter, E.W., Pierson, M.R., & Stang, K. (in press). Middle and elementary school teachers’
Perceptions of self-determination skills: Are they more alike than different? Exceptional
Children.
Lane, K.L., Pierson, M.R., Stang, K., & Carter, E.W. (in press). Teacher expectations of students’
classroom behavior: To what extent do expectations vary as function of school risk?
Remedial and special education.
Stang, K., Carter, E.W., Lane, K.L., & Pierson, M.R. (in press). Perspectives of general and special
Educators: Fostering self-determination in elementary and middle schools. Journal of Special
Education.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (2007). Using Comic Strip Conversations to increase
social satisfaction and decrease loneliness in students with autism spectrum disorder. Education
and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 42(4), 460-466.
Pierson, M.R., & Howell, E. J. (2006). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of inclusion. Academic
ExchangeQuarterly, 10(3), 169-173.
Lane, K.L., Pierson, M.R., Carter, E., & Glaeser, B.C. (2006) Academic, social, and behavioral, profiles
of high school students with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities: Are they more alike
than different?. Journal of Behavior and Emotional Disorders, 14(2), 108-117.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser., B.C. (2005). Extension of research on social skills training using comic strip
Conversations to students without autism. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities,
40(3), 279-284.
Carter, E., Lane, K.L., Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (2005). Self-determination skills and opportunities
of transition-age youth with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities. Exceptional
Children,72(3), 333-346.
Pierson, M.R., Cortez, F., & Shea, A.M. (2004). Self-advocacy programs for students with
Disabilities. Academic Exchange Quarterly.
Lane, K.L, Pierson, M.R., Robertson, E. J., & Little, A. (2004). Teachers’ views of prereferral
interventions: Perceptions of and recommendations for implementation support. Education and Treatment of Children. 27(4), 420-439.
Pierson, M.R. & Edwards, L.J. (2004). Research-based interventions to improve loneliness
in adolescents. The Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 17,,45-52.
Lane, K.L., Pierson, M.R., & Givner, C.C. (2004). Secondary teachers’ views on social
competence: Skills essential for success. The Journal of Special Education, 38(3), 174-186.
Lane, K.L., Givner, C.C., & Pierson, M.R. (2004). Teacher expectations of student
behavior: Social skills necessary for success in elementary school classrooms. The
Journal of Special Education, 38, 104-110.
Lane, K.L., Pierson, M.R., & Givner, C.C. (2003). Teacher expectations of student
behavior: Which skills do elementary and secondary teachers deem necessary for
success in the classroom? Education and Treatment of Children, 26, 413-430.
Glaeser, B.C., Pierson, M.R., & Fritschman, N. (2003). Comic Strip Conversations: A
positive behavioral support strategy. Teaching Exceptional Children, 36(2), 14-19.
Pierson, M.R., & Davis, J. (2003). Successful preparation of teachers of students with
disabilities. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7(3), 268-273.
Pierson, M.R., & Edwards, L.J. (2003). Loneliness and social dissatisfaction among
adolescents in general and special education. The Journal of Interdisciplinary
Studies, 16, 11-18.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (2003). Revisiting the language experience approach.
Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7(1), 122-125.
Glaeser, B.C., & Pierson, M.R. (2002). An instructional model for improving reading
comprehension for students with and without learning disabilities during content
instruction. Proven Practice, 4(1), 11-17.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B. C. (2002). Self-concept and gender: Differences across
class placement and rank within placement among adolescents. Academic Exchange
Quarterly, 6(2), 152-157.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (2002). Academic importance: Differences among
adolescents grouped by class placement and rank within placement. The Journal of
Interdisciplinary Studies, 15, 21-28.
Lane, K.L., Lambros, K., Pierson, M.R., & Beebe-Frankenberger, M. (2001).
Designing effective interventions for children at-risk for antisocial behavior: An
integrated model of components necessary for making valid inferences. Psychology
in the Schools, 38(4), 365-379.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (2001). Characteristics and accommodations for
college students with learning disabilities. The Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies,
14, 55-57.
MONOGRAPHS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
Kolar, C., & Pierson, M.R. (2007). Assistive Technology: Instructional Materials and Resources. The
General Education/Special Education Statewide Task Force Report. Sacramento, CA:
Resources in Special Education.
Karge, B.D., McCabe, M., Ferko, D., Glaeser, B.C., Phillips, B., Pierson, M.R., Stang, K., & Sylva, J.
(Eds.). (2004). California special education intern program monograph.
BOOK REVIEWS
Pierson, M.R. (2007). Review of the book Special education for all teachers (4th ed.). Mesa, AZ:
Kendall-Hunt Publications.
Pierson, M.R. (2007). Review of the book Sensorcises: Active enrichment for the out-of-step learner.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Pierson, M.R. (2006). Review of the book Joyful learning: Active and collaborative learning in inclusive
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Pierson, M.R. (2005). Review of the book Reading assessments and intervention strategies for K-2. New
York, NY: Scholastic. Education Review.
Pierson, M.R. (2004). Review of the book Literacy instruction for children who are at risk: Strategies for
Teachers. New York, NY: Allyn and Bacon.
Pierson, M.R. (2004). Review of the book Smart play: 101 fun, easy games that enhance intelligence.
Education Review. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Pierson, M.R. (2004). Review of the book Just-right writing mini-lessons. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Education Review.
EDITORIALS
Pierson, M.R., Stang, K.K., Varner, B. (2008). Book Introduction. Sound Intsruction Volume II: Ready
to Use Classroom Practice.
Stang, K., & Pierson, M.R. (2006). Editorial: Educational Assessment Issue. Academic Exchange
Quarterly, 10(3), 4.
Stang, K., & Pierson, M.R. (2005). Editorial: Consultation and Assessment Issue. Academic Exchange
Quarterly, 9(3), 2-3.
Stang, K., & Pierson, M.R. (2004). Editorial: Consultation Issue. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 8(3),
2-3.
Ashton, T.M., Murawski, W.W., & Pierson, M.R. (2003). Editorial: Collaboration and
Consultation Issue. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7(3), 2-3.
Ashton, T.M, & Pierson, M.R. (2002). Editorial: Special Education Issue. Academic
Exchange Quarterly, 6(2), 2-3.
SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE WORK
June 2004 Multiplicity CD Finifrock, J., & Pierson, M.R.
Multiplicity Lesson Planning Guide for Teachers: Multiplication X Simplicity = Multiplicity Pierson, M.R., & Finifrock, J.
*Teaching the multiplication tables through musical patterns
*Ideal for special education students
*Accepted for publication, DAC Educational Publishing
September 2002 Prereferral Interventions: Intervention Support Questionnaire (PISSQ)
Lane, K.L, & Pierson, M.R.
March 2001 Elementary Teachers’ Expectations of Student Performance
Questionnaire
**Measures Cooperation, Empathy, and Self-Control of Students
Lane, K.L., Givner, C., & Pierson, M.R.
March 2001 Secondary Teachers’ Expectations of Student Performance
Questionnaire
**Measures Cooperation, Assertion, and Self-Control of Students
Lane, K.L., Givner, C., & Pierson, M.R.
January 2001 A self-advocacy handbook for students with special needs.
Rabideau, R., & Pierson, M.R.
Anaheim, CA: DAC Educational Publishing.
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
Pierson, M.R. (1999). Self-Concept: Differences Among Gender, Class Placement, and Rank Within
Placement Among Adolescents. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. University of California, Riverside.
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
Dec. 2008 Book Editor
Sound Instruction: Ready to Use Classroom Practice, Volume II
Nov. 2008 Ad Hoc Reviewer Remedial and Special Education
Feb. 2006-present Feature Editor Academic Exchange Quarterly
Issue Topic: Collaboration and Consultation in Education
Fall 2004 Subject Editor Academic Exchange Quarterly
Issue Topic: Collaboration and Consultation in Education
Fall 2003 Subject Editor Academic Exchange Quarterly 7(3)
Issue Topic: Collaboration and Consultation in Education
Co-editor: Tamarah Ashton, Ph.D.
Aug. 2003 – Feb. 2006 Executive Editor Academic Exchange Quarterly
*Invited Position – Responsible for all reviewer activities
Jan. 2003 – Present Subject Editor Academic Exchange Quarterly 7(3)
Academic Exchange Quarterly 8(3)
Ongoing Topic: Educational Assessment
Editorial intern: Erica Howell
Fall 2000-Spring 2005 Associate Editor Academic Exchange Quarterly
*Consistently review manuscripts in the following areas: multicultural education, assessment,
literacy, service learning
August-Sept. 2002 Reviewer of Conference Papers
2003 Hawaii International Conference on Education
Honolulu, Hawaii
Reviewed special education proposals for conference presentations
August-Sept. 2002 Reviewer of Conference Papers
2003 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting
Chicago, Illinois
Reviewed special education proposals for conference presentations
Summer 2002 Subject Editor Academic Exchange Quarterly 6(2)
Issue Topic: Special Education: Issues Related to Teaching Students with Disabilities
Co-editor: Tamarah Ashton, Ph.D.
February 2002 Assistant Editor The Journal of Interdisciplinary
Studies
A Journal of Research and Innovative Activities for the University Community
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Smith, J., & Pierson, M.R. (October, 2009). Admissions Steps for the Education Specialist Credential.
5th Annual CSUF/Community College TEPAC Conference. Fullerton, California.
Pierson, M.R. (April, 2009). High School Inclusive Education. 3rd Annual Autism Conference. Brea,
California. (Focus group facilitator)
Pierson, M.R., & Smith, J. (April, 2009). Change the world; one child at a time. 5th Annual Teaching
Tomorrow’s Teachers Conference. Fullerton, California.
Pierson, M.R. (April 2007). Learning and the brain: What parents need to know. Richfield
Community Church, Yorba Linda, California.
Pierson, M.R. (May, 2006). Postiive Discipline to Build Strong Families. Mothers of Preschoolers,
Canyon Hills Friends Church, Yorba Linda, California.
Pierson, M.R. (November, 2004). Students with disabilities: What every teacher should know!
Student California Teachers’ Association, Cal State Fullerton.
Pierson, M.R. (September, 2005). Learning and the brain: What parents need to know. Brea United
Methodist Preschool, Brea, California.
Pierson, M.R. (May, 2005). Postiive Discipline to Build Strong Families. Richfield Community Church,
Yorba Linda Community Center, Yorba Linda, California.
Pierson, M.R. (February, 2005). The Concept Mastery Routine and English Language Learners.
Tri-City BTSA Induction – Glendora, California.
Pierson, M.R. (February, 2005). The Concept Mastery Routine and English Language Learners.
Tri-City BTSA Induction – Charter Oak, California.
Pierson, M.R. (February, 2005). The Concept Mastery Routine and English Language Learners.
Tri-City BTSA Induction – West Covina, California.
Pierson, M.R. (November, 2004). Students with disabilities: What every teacher should know!
Road to Teaching Conference, Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, California.
Pierson, M.R. (November, 2004). Positive parenting. Our Savior’s Children Center, Orange, California.
Pierson, M.R. (August, 2004). It’s a jungle out there! Strategies for making and keeping friends.
Transitions Workshop for Adolescents, Learning Disabilities Association Annual Summer
Symposium, Claremont, California.
Pierson, M.R. (August, 2004). Social skills development for adolescents with disabilities. Learning
Disabilities Association Annual Summer Symposium, Claremont, California.
Pierson, M.R. (July, 2004). Nurturing young brains: Ideas for academic and social development.
Orangewood Children’s Home Cottage Staff Development and Training, County of Orange Social
Services Agency.
Pierson, M.R. (July, 2004). Learning and the brain: What parents need to know. Our Savior’s Children’s
Center, Orange, California.
Pierson, M.R. (May, 2004). Nurturing Your Child’s Brain: Recent Research, Resources, and Practical
Strategies. Yorba Linda Community Center, Yorba Linda, California.
Pierson, M.R. (January, 2004). Learning and the brain: What parents need to know. Children’s
Center, California State University, Fullerton.
Pierson, M.R. (November, 2003). Students with disabilities: What all teachers should know.
Road to Teaching Future Teachers Conference: Santa Ana Community College.
Eggleton, S., Karge, B.D., Pierson, M.R., & Stang, K. (Novermber, 2003). Teambuilding, collaboration,
and Inclusion. Staff Development Day: Brea-Olinda Unified School District.
Pierson, M.R. (September, 2003). Self-advocacy strategies for students with disabilities.
The Inland Empire Autism Society Annual Conference – High Hopes Transition
Workshop: Ontario, California.
Pierson, M.R. (September, 2003). Self-advocacy strategies for students with disabilities:
Tips for parents, care-givers, and teachers. The Inland Empire Autism Society
Annual Conference: Ontario, California.
Pierson, M.R. (September, 2003). Creative and scholarly work at Cal State Fullerton
in the field of autism. Distinguished Lecture Series Hosted by the CSUF Institute
of Gerontology: Fullerton, California.
Glaeser, B.C., & Pierson, M.R. (May, 2003). Collaboration and co-teaching: The
Power of Two. Rialto High School Workshop: Rialto, California. PAID
PRESENTER.
Pierson, M.R. (November, 2002). How can I be an effective self-advocate? Learning
Disabilities Association of California Annual Conference- Building Foundations
Transition Workshop: Ontario, California.
Pierson, M.R. (November, 2002). Self-advocacy strategies for students with mild to
moderate disabilities. Learning Disabilities Association of California Annual Conference: Ontario, California.
Davis, J., & Pierson, M.R. (February, 2001). The WIN-WIN approach to teacher
Preparation: Meeting the needs of minority students with disabilities. OSEP-
Funded Personnel Preparation Grants Annual Conference: Washington, D.C.
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
Howell, E.J., & Pierson, M.R. (2010). Religious education for children with autism spectrum
disorder: Perspectives of families and religious leaders. International Conference on Autism,
Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, and Other Developmental Disabilities. Maui, Hawaii.
Karge, B.D., , & Pierson, M.R. (2010). Infusion of paraprofessional training in alternative certification
programs.. International Conference on Autism, Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, and
Other Developmental Disabilities. Maui, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (October, 2008). Online learning for interns: Benefits and challenges. International
Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, and Other Developmental
Disabilities (CEC-DDD): San Diego, CA.
Howell, E.J., Pierson, M.R., & Pullen, J.H. (October, 2008). The impact of inclusive Sunday school for
children with autism: Family perspectives. International Conference on Cognitive
Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, and Other Developmental Disabilities (CEC-DDD): San
Diego, CA.
Pierson, M.R. (April, 2008). Online learning in a special education credential course.. Pacific Rim
Conference on Disabilities: Honolulu, HI.
Pierson, M.R. (April, 2008). Teaching self-advocacy to students with cognitive disabilities. Pacific Rim
Conference on Disabilities: Honolulu, HI.
Howell, E.J., Pierson, M.R., & Pullen, J.H. (March, 2008). The impact of inclusive Sunday school for
children with disabilities: Family perspectives. National Association of Christian Special
Educators: Azusa, CA.
Howell, E.J., & Pierson, M.R. (March, 2008). Developing comic strip conversations and social stories for
students with autism spectrum disorder: Research to practice.. National Association of Christian
Special Educators: Azusa, CA.
Pierson, M.R. (January, 2007). Comic strip conversations and social stories for students with autism
spectrum disorder. International Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation,
Autism, and Other Developmental Disabilities (CEC-DDD): Kona, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (January, 2007). Teaching self-advocacy to students with cognitive disabilities.
International Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation,
Autism, and Other Developmental Disabilities (CEC-DDD): Kona, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (March, 2005). Becoming a successful self-advocate in the community. Pacific Rim
Conference on Disabilities: Honolulu, HI.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (October, 2005). Comic Strip Conversations and Social Stories: Positive
behavioral support strategies for students with learning disabilities. 27th International Conference
on Learning Disabilities: Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Glaeser, B.C., & Pierson, M.R. (October, 2005). Effective writing strategies for students with learning
Disabilities. 27th International Conference on Learning Disabilities: Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Carter, E.W., Lane, K.L., Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (October, 2005). Self-determination for students
with learning disabilities and serious emotional disturbance. Council for Exceptional Children’s
Conference for the Division on Career Development and Transition: Albuquerque, NM.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (March, 2005). Comic strip conversations: A positive behavioral support
Stray. Riverside International Conference on Abuse and Disability: Riverside, CA.
Pierson, M.R. (February 2005). Innovative writing strategies for students with mild/moderate disabilities.
Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities: Honolulu, Hawaii – presented by Dr. Barbara Glaeser.
Glaeser, B.C., Stang, K., & Pierson, M.R. (January, 2005). Creating and sustaining effective teams to
enhance student achievement. 2005 Academic Affairs Forum: Fullerton, CA.
Lane, K.L., Walker, E., Pierson, M.R. & Glaeser, B.C. (November, 2004). Transition-age youth with
learning and behavior difficulties: Academic, social, behavioral, and self-determination profiles..
Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference: Tempe,
Arizona.
Pierson, M.R., Glaeser, B.C., Howell, E.J. (October, 2004). Comic strip conversations and social stories:
Positive Behavioral support strategies. Council for Exceptional Children’s Division
Developmental Disabilities: Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pierson, M.R., Stang, K., & Glaeser, B.C. (October, 2004). Creating and sustaining effective teams to
enhance student achievement. 26th International Conference on Learning Disabilities: Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pierson, M.R. (2004, October). Extraordinary parenting: Nurturing your child academically and socially.
Learning Disabilities Association of Southern California State Conference: Ontario, California.
Pierson, M.R. (2004, October). Strategies for facilitating self-advocacy: The role of parents and siblings..
Learning Disabilities Association of Southern California State Conference: Ontario, California.
Pierson, M.R. (2004, May). Social skills and problem behaviors: Student differences in
general and special education. Learning Disabilities Association of Northern California State Conference: San Mateo, California.
Pierson, M.R. (2004, May). Learning and the brain: Resources for parents and
educators. Learning Disabilities Association of Northern California State Conference: San Mateo, California.
Pierson, M.R. (2004, March). Activities to improve social awareness of primary
students without disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Pac Rim 2004 – The 20th Annual International Conference on Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (2004, March). Strategies for facilitating self-advocacy: The role of
parents and siblings. Pac Rim 2004 – The 20th Annual International Conference on Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Glaeser, B.C., Karge, B.D., Pierson, M.R. (2004, March). Inclusive educational practices at professional
development sites. Pac Rim 2004 – The 20th Annual International Conference on Disabilities:
Waikiki, Hawaii.
Lane, K.L., & Pierson, M.R. (2003, November). Teacher perceptions of interventionsgenerated by
prereferral intervention teams: The merits of direct assistance. Teacher Educators of Children
with Behavioral Disorders International Conference: Tempe, Arizona.
Pierson, M.R. (2003, October). Learning and the brain: Current research and
resources for parents and educators. Orange County Association for Educator’s
of Young Children Fall Conference: Fullerton, California.
Glaeser, B.C., & Pierson, M.R. (2003, April). Collaboration and co-teaching for
teachers of students with learning differences. Council for Exceptional Children
Convention and Exposition: Seattle, Washington.
**Submitted proposal and prepared presentation, Dr. Glaeser
presented the material.
Pierson, M.R. (2003, April). Self-advocacy for students with mild to moderate
Disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Exposition: Seattle, Washington.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (2003, March). Effective teaching and assessment
practices for college students with disabilities. CSU Fullerton’s 7th Annual
Assessment Conference: Fullerton, California.
Pierson, M.R., & Glaeser, B.C. (2003, March). Social stories and comic strip
conversations: Positive behavioral techniques. The Riverside Conference on Abuse and Disability, 9th National – 2nd International Conference on Abuse of Children Adults with Disabilities: Riverside, California.
Pierson, M.R. (2003, February). Addressing feelings of loneliness in adolescents with
disabilities. Pac Rim 2003 – The 19th Annual International Conference
on Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (2003, February). Teacher perceptions of social skills and problem
behaviors among elementary students in general and special education. Pac Rim
2003 – The 19th Annual International Conference on Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Glaeser, B.C., & Pierson, M.R. (2002, November). Elementary adaptations of SIM
strategies. Council for Exceptional Children – California State Federation Annual Conference: Monterey, California.
Pierson, M.R. (2002, November). Empowering children with disabilities through a
positive self-concept. Council for Exceptional Children – California State Federation Annual Conference: Monterey, California.
Lane, K.L., & Pierson, M.R. (2002, November). Teacher expectations of student
behavior: Social skills necessary for success in elementary school classrooms.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders National Conference:
Tempe, Arizona.
Pierson, M.R. (2002, March). Your child CAN win!! (even with a learning disability!).
Pac Rim 2002 – The 18th Annual International Conference on Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (2002, March). Self-advocacy strategies for students with mild to
moderate disabilities. Pac Rim 2002 – The 18th Annual International Conference on Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R., & Edwards, L.J. (2001, November). Self-advocacy strategies for
students with mild to moderate disabilities. The Council for Exceptional Children State Conference: San Diego, CA.
Pierson, M.R. (2001, March). Empowering children with a positive self-concept. Pac
Rim 2001- The 17th Annual International Conference on Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (2001, March). Activities for stimulating brain development in young
children. Pac Rim 2001 – The 17th Annual International Conference on
Disabilities: Waikiki, Hawaii.
Pierson, M.R. (2001, February). Self-concept and loneliness: Differences among
adolescents. Learning Disabilities Association International Conference:
New York, New York.
Pierson, M.R. (2000, November). The assessment of self-concept and loneliness among
hispanic adolescents in general and special education. CEC – Council for Educational Diagnostic Services, National Topical Conference: San Diego, California.
Robb, S.R., Davis, J., & Pierson, M.R. (2000, November). The WIN-WIN approach to
teacher preparation: Meeting the needs of minority students with disabilities. CEC – Teacher Education Division National Conference: Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pierson, M.R. (2000, October). Teaching linguistically diverse exceptional learners
using the language experience approach. CEC – Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners, National Symposium on Diversity in the New Millennium: Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pierson, M.R. (2000, October). Self-Concept and loneliness: Differences among
adolescents in general and special education. CEC – Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners, National Symposium on Diversity in the New Millennium: Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pierson, M.R. (2000, October). Effective teaching practices for college students with
disabilities. CSU Symposium on Teaching and Learning: Sacramento, California.
GRANTS
July 2009- California State Alternative Certification/Intern Program Grant
July 2010
July 2008- California State Alternative Certification/Intern Program Grant, Co-Director:
June 2009 Belinda Karge
June 2004 2004 Summer Training Institute Grant Recipient – Advanced Blackboard Users
Cal State Fullerton
November 2002 - Project WIN-WIN External Evaluator
December 2004 Project WIN-WIN Approach to Teacher Preparation: Meeting the Needs of
Minority Students with Disabilities: Evaluation Report
*Evaluated 4 year project funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education
*Paid consultant
March 2003 “Collaboration at the Middle School Level: Enhancing the
(Not funded) Experiences of Student Teachers”
Professional Development Site Proposal
Faculty Enhancement and Instructional Development Grant
California State University, Fullerton
January 2002 President’s Mini-Grant Recipient – Travel Funds
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
October 2001 Faculty Development Center Mini-Grant Recipient – Travel Funds
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
January 2001 President’s Mini-Grant Recipient – Travel Funds
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
October 2000 Faculty Development Center Mini-Grant Recipient – Travel Funds
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
May 2000 Project ACCESS: Achieving Collaborative Curriculum Effect on
(Not funded) Student Success
*U.S. Department of Education – Projects of National Significance
*$600,000 over three years to train preservice and inservice
teachers collaborative strategies, over $1,000,000 total requested
*Received Proposal Development Incentive Award from Dean Navarro, College of Education, Cal Poly Pomona
April 2000 The WIN-WIN Approach to Educating Special Educators
*Wrote two refunding proposals – Approved June 2000 and June 2001
*Interviewed interns weekly
*Led intern orientations on Thursday evenings
*Active recruitment of students at the following conferences:
CDEL-CEC Albuquerque, New Mexico
CEDS-CEC San Diego, California
CABE Los Angeles, California
LDA New York, New York
Pacfic Rim 2001 Waikiki, Hawaii
Pacific Rim 2002 Waikiki, Hawaii
AWARDS
April 2005 Outstanding Teacher/Scholar Award
Department of Special Education
Cal State Fullerton
May 2004 Early Distinguished Career Award
College of HDCS
Cal State Fullerton
March 2004 Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Activity Award
Department of Special Education
Cal State Fullerton
INSTITUTES
2008-09 University Leadership Development Program
*Proposal accepted
CALIFORNIA STATE SERVICE
July 2008- Co-Director: California State Alternative Certification/Intern
June 2009 Program Grant
September 2005 - California State Special Education Task Force
Present CSU Chancellor’s Office
Long Beach, California
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND PRESENTATIONS
November 2009 Fulbright Senior Specialist
Fulbright Program, United States
September 2009 IRIS Module Field-Tester
Vanderbilt University
September 2009 Manuscript Reviewer – Community Involvement in Transition Programs
-SAGE Publications Company, Corwin Press
Thousand Oaks, CA
June 2009 Proposal Reviewer
-CEC 2010 Conference, Division on Developmental Disabilities
June 2007 Hawthorne Educational Services
-Data collection for norming samples
June 2007 Proposal Reviewer, McGraw-Hill Publishing
-Introduction to Special Education and Diversity Textbook
June 2007 Proposal Reviewer, Kendall-Hunt Publishing
-Special Education for all Teachers Textbook
July 2007 Preschool Vacation Bible School Coordinator
Richfield Community Church
Yorba Linda, CA
July 2005 Preschool Vacation Bible School Coordinator
Richfield Community Church
Yorba Linda, CA
May 2005 Tour Leader and Coordinator for Mariposa Elementary School
-Led 6th graders on an all day scavenger hunt at CSUF
Cal State Fullerton
May 2005 Volunteer
CSUF Special Games
Fullerton, CA
May 2005 Positive Discipline for Strong Families
Yorba Linda Community Center
Yorba Linda, CA
April 2005 What Every Teacher Should Know About Special Education
Multiple Subject Credential Block Presentation
Cal State Fullerton
April 2005 Casa de Paz Orphanage School
Ensenada, Mexico
*Consulted with teachers
*Set up supplies/organized curriculum
November 2004 Friendship Building, Conference Coordinator
2nd Annual Best Buddies Southern California Conference
Cal State Fullerton
-Wrote all curriculum, held planning meetings, coordinated all volunteers
-Cancelled two days prior to event due to Best Buddie’s failure to advertise
November 2004 Positive Parenting
Our Savior’s Children’s Center
Orange, California
October 2004 Coordinator of Volunteers
California State Conference – Learning Disabilities Association
Ontario, CA
September 2004 - Communications Director
June 2004 Fairmont Elementary School
Yorba Linda, CA
September 2004 - Classroom Volunteer
June 2004 Fairmont Elementary School
Yorba Linda, CA
July 2004 Preschool Vacation Bible School Coordinator
Richfield Community Church
Yorba Linda, CA
May 2004 Tour Leader and Coordinator for Mariposa Elementary School
-Led 6th graders on an all day scavenger hunt at CSUF
Cal State Fullerton
May 2004 Special Games Volunteer
Cal State Fullerton
May 2004 Everything You Should Know About Special Education!
EDEL 439B, El Toro Campus
Cal State Fullerton
May 2004 Teacher Training
Preschool – 6th Grade Sunday School Teachers
Richfield Community Church
Yorba Linda, CA
April 2004 Learning and the brain: Strategies for parents to stimulate young
children’s brains
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Invited Speaker
Whittier Plymouth Congregational Church
Whittier, CA
April 2004 Blended Teacher Education Representative for the Department of SPED
Cal State Fullerton Day for Prospective Students
Cal State Fullerton
March 2004 Department of Special Education Representative
CSUF Day
Cal State Fullerton
March 2004 Proposal Reviewer
Journal of Applied Research in the Community College (JARCC)
Kluwer Academic Publishers
March 2004 Everything You Should Know About Special Education!
Student – California Teaching Association Conference
California State University, Fullerton
January 2004 Teambuilding, Collaboration, and Inclusion
Brea-Olinda Unified School District
Special Education Teachers’ Staff Development Day
December 2003- Faculty Advisor
May 2004 Studies in the Word
Cal State Fullerton
December 2003 Teambuilding, Collaboration, and Inclusion
Follow-up Staff Development Day
Brea Junior High Special Education Staff
November 2003 - Faculty Advisor
Present Student Chapter, California Teachers’ Association (SCTA)
*2003-2004 Outstanding Local Chapter Award
*Recognition for largest membership increase in one year
*180+ members
November 2003 Friendship Development, Conference Coordinator
1st Annual Best Buddies Southern California Conference
Cal State Fullerton
-Wrote all curriculum, held planning meetings, coordinated all volunteers
November 2003 Teambuilding, Collaboration, and Inclusion
Brea Junior High and Brea-Olinda High School Staff Development Day
November 2003 Extraordinary parenting: Building an academically, socially, and
spiritually successful child
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Invited Speaker
Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
October 2003 Master Teacher Training
Brea Junior High School
October 2003 The Power of Two
Leadership in Special Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
September 2003 - Classroom Volunteer
June 2004 Fairmont Elementary School
Yorba Linda, CA
July 2003 Activities to Stimulate Your Child’s Brain
City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation
Paid Presenter
July 2003 Empowering Children Through a Positive Self-Concept
City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation
Paid Presenter
July 2003 Preschool Coordinator
Vacation Bible School
Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
June 2003 Tour Leader and Coordinator for Mariposa Elementary School
*Led 86 6th grade students on all day scavenger hunt of Cal State Fullerton’s campus
May 2003 Special Games – Coordinator of Volunteers
Cal State Fullerton
May 2003 - Disability Outreach
Present Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
*Work closely with parents and students on needs
assessment
*Train teachers
*Adapt curriculum for various disabilities
April 2003 Scholarship Reviewer
Dr. Timothy S. Ray Scholarship
April 2003 Self-Advocacy for Students with Disabilities
Dr. Ferko’s SPED 532
Cal State Fullerton
February 2003 - Coordinator of CSUF’s BTEP Tutoring Program
May 2003 Mariposa Elementary School
Brea, California
January 2003 Created Special Education Modules for Infusion into Elementary Education Curriculum Writer - Elementary Education Modules
-Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners vs.
Students with Communication Disorders
-Assessing Students with Special Needs
January 2003 Key Instructional Skills for Special Education Teachers
Student Chapter #40, The Council for Exceptional Children
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
January 2003 - Earned FREE Pollack Library Subscription to AEQ
December 2003 Reviewed 24 additional manuscripts
November 2002 Why I Love Special Education
Volunteer – Teacher Job Fair
CSU Fullerton’s Career Center
California State University, Fullerton
October 2002 Learning and the brain: What parents need to know
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Invited Speaker
Rose Drive Friends Church
Placentia, CA
October 2002 - Department of Special Education Representative
Present Best Buddies International
*Coordinated activities and planned conference for 200+ high school buddies
October 2002 - Special Education Consultant
June 2003 Friends Christian School
Yorba Linda, California
November 2002 - Professional Development School Coordinator
Present Yorba Linda Middle School
Yorba Linda, California
September 2002 - Behavioral Consultant
Present Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
Summer 2002 Preschool Teacher
Vacation Bible School
Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
May 2002 Self-Advocacy Strategies for Students with Mild to Moderate
Disabilities
The Council for Exceptional Children, Student Chapter
California State University, Northridge
April 2002 Surviving the End of the Year!! Tips for Organization
Student Chapter #40, The Council for Exceptional Children
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
January 2002 Positive Behavior Interventions
Student Chapter #40, The Council for Exceptional Children
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Summer 2002 Preschool Teacher
Vacation Bible School
Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
May 2001 Empathy, Cooperation, and Self-Control: How Can Teachers
Improve the Social Skills of Students with Special Needs?
Student Chapter #40, The Council for Exceptional Children
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
April 2001 Your child CAN win!! (even with a learning disability!)
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Invited Speaker
Faith Community Church
Placentia, CA
February 2001 - Paid Educational Consultant
June 2001 The Pulliam Group
-Developed objectives, benchmarks, and assessment probes
for Essential Learnings (Language Arts and Mathematics)
from Kindergarten through 10th grade for computer
software for teachers
February 2001- Educational Consultant
August 2002 Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Facultad de Ciencias Humanas
-Reviewed prevention programs in the following areas:
a) pervasive developmental disabilities
b) alternative communication for the child with autism
c) addictive behaviors in children
-Aided in research goals
February 2001 Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional
Learners Using the Language Experience Approach
Student Chapter #40, The Council for Exceptional Children
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Summer 2000 Preschool Coordinator
Vacation Bible School
Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
April 2000 - Paid Special Education Consultant: Special
June 2001 Education and Gifted Guide Index by Ameri-Corp Speech and Hearing
-Regular contributor to “Tips of the Week”
-Reviewer of on-line courses, articles, resources
-Author of “Mental Retardation” – a one-unit course for speech/language pathologists
May 2000 Learning and the brain: What parents need to know
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Invited Speaker
Evangelical Free Church, Yorba Linda
Jan. – April 2000 Educational Consultant for Parenting Seminars
The Importance of Play: What Parents Need to Know
Gymboree Play Centers
Yorba Linda, California
December 1999 Special Education Consultant
Joan Macy School
The David and Margaret Home
Pomona, California
COMMITTEE WORK AT CAL STATE FULLERTON
2009-2010 University Committee (2 year term) – Outstanding Professor Committee
University Committee – Elementary and Special Education Undergraduate
Preparation Committee (EASEUP)
All University Teacher Education Committee (AURTEC)
University Faculty Hearing Panel
University Health Promotion Research Institute
Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL)
Executive Board
College of Education Blue Ribbon Committee on Inclusive Education
College of Education Ed.D./Ph.D. Program Committee
College of Education Council of Representatives
Department of Special Education STEP Coordinator
Department of Special Education Faculty Hearing Grievance Committee
Department of Special Education Admissions Committee
Department of Special Education Credentials Committee, Chair
Department of Special Education Graduate Committee
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 463
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 496
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 595
2008-2009 University Committee – Elementary and Special Education Undergraduate
Preparation Committee (EASEUP)
All University Teacher Education Committee (AURTEC)
University Faculty Hearing Panel
University Health Promotion Research Institute
Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL)
Executive Board
College of Education Blue Ribbon Committee on Inclusive Education
College of Education Ed.D./Ph.D. Program Committee
College of Education Council of Representatives
Department of Special Education Written Comp. Exam Committee Chair
Department of Special Education STEP Coordinator
Department of Special Education Faculty Hearing Grievance Committee
Department of Special Education Admissions Committee
Department of Special Education Credentials Committee, Chair
Department of Special Education Graduate Committee
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 463
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 496
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 595
2007-2008 University Committee – Elementary and Special Education Undergraduate
Preparation Committee (EASEUP)
All University Teacher Education Committee (AURTEC)
University Faculty Hearing Panel
University Health Promotion Research Institute
College of Education Ed.D./Ph.D. Program Committee
College of Education Council of Representatives
Department of Special Education Written Comp. Exam Committee Chair
Department of Special Education STEP Coordinator
Department of Special Education Search Committee, Chair
Department of Special Education Faculty Hearing Grievance Committee
Department of Special Education Admissions Committee
Department of Special Education Credentials Committee
Department of Special Education Graduate Committee
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 532
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 463
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 482A
2007. Spring – Sabbatical
College of Education Accreditation Committee
College of Education Ed.D./Ph.D. Program Committee
Department of Special Education Level II Coordinator
Department of Special Education Search Committee Member
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 532
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 463
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 482A
2006. University Committee - Academic Senate – Member At Large – Elected for 3
year term
University Committee – Elementary and Special Education Undergraduate
Preparation Committee (EASEUP)
College of Education Accreditation Committee
College of Education Ed.D./Ph.D. Program Committee
College of Education Council of Representatives
Department of Educational Leadership Personnel Committee
Department of Special Education Written Comp. Exam Committee Chair
Department of Special Education STEP Coordinator
Department of Special Education Personnel Committee
Department of Special Education Alumni Committee
Department of Special Education Search Committee Member
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 532
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 463
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 482A
2005. University Committee – Elementary and Special Education Undergraduate
Preparation Committee (EASEUP)
*BTEP Text 2005 Catalog Subcommittee
College of Education Curriculum Committee Chair
College of Education Accreditation Committee
College of Education Titan Teaching Award Committee
Department of Special Education Written Comp. Exam Committee Chair
Department of Special Education STEP Coordinator
Department of Special Education Personnel Committee
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 532
Department of Special Education Search Committee Member
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 463
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 482A
2003-2004 University Committee – Elementary and Special Education Undergraduate Preparation Committee (EASEUP)
HDCS Curriculum Committee Co-Chair
HDCS Graduation Committee Co-Chair
HDCS Accreditation Committee
Department of Special Education BTEP Coordinator
Department of Special Education Online Level II Committee Coordinator
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 532
*Transitioned SPED 532 to an Online Format with Dr. Stang
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 463
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 482A
2003. University Committee – Ad Hoc Committee on Intellectual Property Rights
HDCS Curriculum Committee
HDCS BTEP Committee (spring semester)
Department of Special Education Course Custodian – SPED 532
Department of Special Education Search Committees Member
Department of Special Education Ellis Scholarship Committee Coordinator
COMMITTEE WORK AT CAL POLY POMONA
2002. University Editorial Committee – The Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Education Graduate Council
Special Education Course Advisor for Adjunct Faculty
Department of Education Curriculum Committee
Department of Education Accreditation Committee
Department of Education RTP Document Revision Committee
Department of Education Intern Development Committee
Department of Education Handbook Revision Committee
2001. College of Education and Integrative Studies - Graduate Council
Special Education Course Advisor for Adjunct Faculty
Department of Education Curriculum Committee
Department of Education Search Committee - Literacy
1999-2000 Special Education Course Advisor for Adjunct Faculty
Department of Education Curriculum Committee
Department of Education Distinguished Alumni Committee
Department of Education Search Committee – Literacy
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
The Council for Exceptional Children
Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners
Division for Learning Disabilities
Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Teacher Education Division
Learning Disabilities Association
Association for Direct Instruction
California Association of Resource Specialists
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