Charge Syndrome Foundation



CURRICULUM VITAEMegan C. Schmittel, M.S., TLLP, PLMHPPhone: (636) 359-3291Email: schmi2m@cmich.eduMail: 19921 Township Line Rd.Warrenton, MO 63383EDUCATIONExpectedCentral Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MIMay 2021APA Accredited and NASP Approved School Psychology Doctoral ProgramDoctor of Philosophy in School Psychology Dissertation: Social Play in Children with CHARGE Syndrome (Proposed 09/2016)Dissertation Chair: Dr. Tim Hartshorne, NCSPDecember 2013Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, ILMaster of Science in Clinical Child and School Psychology Thesis: The Children First Foundation Parenting Education Program: AStudy of the Effectiveness of a Divorce Parenting Education Program (Defended 08/2013)Thesis Chair: Dr. Jeremy Jewell, L.P.May 2011Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MOBachelor of the Arts in Psychology, Magna Cum LaudeSenior Thesis Chair: Dr. Rebecca FousheeLICENSUREState of Nebraska Provisional Mental Health Practitioner #11240State of Michigan Temporary Limited License in Psychology #6301016479ADDITIONAL TRAININGAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MIAutism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) Sunfield Center, Ann Arbor, MI WORK EXPERIENCESJuly 2018-presentSchool PsychologistPerkins School for the Blind/Deafblind Program, Watertown, MASupervisor: Martha MajorsConduct psychological evaluations at Perkins School for the Blind in the Deafblind Program. Write evaluation information into a report that is used to inform educational planning. Teach social skills to small groups of students of varying ages. ________________________________________________________________________________GRADUATE CLINICAL EXPERIENCESJuly 2017-Predoctoral InternJuly 2019 Munroe-Meyer Institute Rural Integrated Care Track, Hastings, NE & Kearney, NESupervisor: Dr. Jody Lieske, L.P., Dr. Nancy Foster, L.P.Conduct psychological evaluations at the Children and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinic and Kearney Clinic. Use information from evaluations to identify psychological need and develop treatment plans for patients. Provide psychological services to families and individuals using behavioral and cognitive behavioral strategies. Consult and collaborate with physicians and a child psychiatrist to provide integrated care to patients. Contract with local schools to conduct assessments, implement behavioral interventions, and participate in district team meetings. June 2016-Contract PsychologistJune 2017Saginaw County Community Mental Health, Saginaw, MISupervisor: Heather Beson, M.S.W.Conduct eligibility determination assessments, re-evaluations, and closing assessments for Saginaw County Community Mental Health Autism program, which includes administering, scoring, and interpreting the ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Use information from evaluations to determine if consumers meet eligibility criteria for Applied Behavior Analysis services through the SCCMHA Autism program. June 2014-Applied Behavior Analysis TechnicianSeptember 2015Community Mental Health for Central Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, MISupervisor: Dr. Denise WiswellProvided in-home ABA services to children with ASD. Implemented programs designed by the supervising BCBA, which included teaching manding and tacting skills using various ABA techniques. Additionally, collected and analyzed data based on child progress.April 2013-PsychometristAugust 2013St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Psychology Department, St. Louis, MOSupervisor: Dr. Jill IsenbergConducted psychological testing within the Psychology Department at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Scored protocols and entered data into computer software. September 2011- Head Start Behavioral Health Specialist, Graduate AssistantMay 2013 Saint Clair County Head Start, Caseyville, ILSupervisor: Dr. Stephen Hupp, L.P.Conducted behavioral and emotional screens through observation, assessment, and parent/teacher consultation on each child within the St. Clair County Head Start system as part of a mental health team. Supervised first-year graduate assistants, first-year practicum students, and undergraduate field study students. Trained graduate assistants and practicum students in the implementation of screenings, interventions, and interviews. Conducted small group and individual sessions teaching children social skills and emotion regulation skills. June 2012-Summer Treatment Program Lead CounselorAugust 2012 Florida International University, Broward Pines, FLSupervisor: Dr. Daniel WaschbuschDirector: Dr. William PelhamImplemented a treatment program for children diagnosed with ADHD, CD, and ODD. Administered a strict behavioral modification system, communicated with parents, and supervised undergraduate students. Additionally, assisted in a research study examining the responsiveness of children with callous, unemotional traits to varying behavioral modification systems. January 2012-Student TherapistMay 2012 Madison County Detention Center, Edwardsville, ILSupervisor: Dr. Jeremy Jewell, L.P.Conducted therapy as part of a therapy course with adolescents under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. Used solution-oriented, behavioral, and cognitive techniques to work toward therapeutic goals.PRACTICUM EXPERIENCESAugust 2015-Graduate Student PsychologistMay 2016Hours Completed: 629Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority, Saginaw, MIField Supervisors: Heather Beson, M.S.W.; Dr. Laura Morris, L.P.; Dr. Karen Stanley-Kime, L.P.University Supervisor: Dr. Katrina Rhymer, L.P., NCSPWorked under a licensed psychologist at a community agency, specifically in the Autism Program. Conducted eligibility determination assessments, psychological evaluations, and re-evaluations for the Autism Program. Additionally, provided parent training for parents with a child with ASD. August 2014-School Psychology Practicum StudentMay 2015Hours Completed: 600Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant, MIField Supervisor: Jeremy StembridgeUniversity Supervisors: Dr. Danny Drevon, L.P., NCSP; Dr. Samuel Kim, NCSP Worked under a school psychologist serving three elementary schools and one high school. Conducted special education eligibility assessments, participated in Response to Intervention teams, implemented individual academic and behavioral interventions, and conducted individual and group counseling. December 2012-Kid Strong Group FacilitatorMay 2013Hours Completed: 46Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, ILSupervisor: Dr. Jeremy Jewell, L.P.Implemented Kid Strong, an 8-week group program for children experiencing parental divorce or parental separation. Contacted parents to gather participants for group and ran program on a weekly basis. During the program, helped students process emotions surrounding parental divorce or separation and taught relaxation skills. August 2012- Children First Group FacilitatorDecember 2012 Hours Completed: 119Children First Foundation, Belleville, ILSupervisor: Gina WalkerTaught mandated divorce parenting education program to parents going through divorce or custody arrangements. Program focused on teaching parents strategies to reduce conflict with ex-spouse or ex-partner. Observed supervised visitation between children and noncustodial parents. August 2011- Graduate Student ClinicianMay 2012 Hours Completed: 91Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Attention and Behavior Clinic, Edwardsville, ILSupervisor: Dr. Gregory EverettConducted comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children and adolescents who had been referred to the clinic. Assessments included parent, teacher, and child interviews, behavioral observations at the child's school, curriculum based measurements, and a test battery of abbreviated IQ measures and achievement testing.PUBLICATIONSHartshorne, T. S., Stratton, K. K., Brown, D., Madhavan-Brown, S., Schmittel, M. (2017). Behavior in CHARGE syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics, 175, 431-438. Nicholas, J.T., Hartshorne, T.S., & Schmittel, M. (2017). The importance of self-regulation. In J.T. Nicholas & T.S. Hartshorne (Eds.), Self-regulation in individuals with CHARGE syndrome [Monograph]. Deafblind International Review, 1-43. Jewell, J. D., Schmittel, M., McCobin, A., Hupp, S. D. A., & Pomerantz, A. (2017). The children first program: The effectiveness of a parent education program for divorcing parents. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 58(1), 1-13.Hartshorne, T. S. & Schmittel, M. (2016). Social-emotional development in children and youth who are deaf-blind. American Annals of the Deaf, 161(4), 444-453.Hartshorne, T. S., Antaya, C. L., Brown, D., & Schmittel, M. (2016). Open hands open access intervener learning modules: Understanding behavior [Training Module]. Retrieved from . Hupp, S. D. A., McKenney, E., Schmittel, M., McCobin, A., & Owens, S. A. (2013). Disseminate, debunk, differentiate: Teaching about evidence-based treatments in a child psychology course. The Behavior Therapist, 36(1), 14-15.CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONSHartshorne, T., Schmittel, M., Kaufmann, B., Madhavan-Brown, S., Weatherly, A., Muhn, S., …Hartshorne, A. (2017). The CHARGE syndrome research lab at Central Michigan University. Presentation, International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Orlando, FL.Hartshorne, T., Brown, D., Schmittel, M., Madhavan-Brown, S., & Muhn, S. (2017). CHARGE syndrome and behavior: Diagnosis and intervention (Part I and II). Presentation, International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Orlando, FL.Schmittel, M. & Hartshorne, T. (2015). Social play in CHARGE syndrome. Poster Presentation, International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Orlando, FL.Hartshorne, T., Brown, D., Schmittel, M., Madhavan, S., & Jokinen, B. (2016). Diagnoses piled on: ADHD, OCD, ODD, and on and on. Presentation, Biennial Australasian CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Gold Coast, Australia. Schmittel, M. & Hartshorne, T. (2016). Stages of play in CHARGE syndrome. Poster Presentation, German CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Oberwesel, Germany; and Biennial Australasian CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Gold Coast, Australia. Hartshorne, T., Malta, R., Kennert, B., Latus-Kennedy, C., Schmittel, M., Hoesch, H., Odren, M., & Imel, G. (2015). The CHARGE syndrome research lab at Central Michigan University. Presentation, International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Schaumburg, IL.Schmittel, M. & Hartshorne, T. (2015). The development of play in CHARGE syndrome. Poster Presentation, International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Schaumburg, IL.Kennert, B., Schmittel, M., Annese, A., & Morgan, S. (2015). Self-monitoring intervention for decreasing problem behavior. Poster Presentation, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.Hartshorne, T., Kennert, B., Malta, R., Schmittel, M., Ramirez, M., & Hoesch, H. (2014). CHARGE lab: Behavioral strategies and interventions. Presentation, Biennial Australasian CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.Schmittel, M. & Hartshorne, T. (2014). The development of play in CHARGE syndrome. Poster Presentation, German CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Oberwesel, Germany; and Biennial Australasian CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Auckland, New Zealand. Ramirez, M., Bruni, T., Sevecke, J., Taipalus, A., Schmittel, M., & Malta, R. (2014). Assessment of child and family needs in a rural community. Poster Presentation, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Washington D.C.Bartow, C., Jacob, S., Malta, R., Schmittel, M., & Zielinski, J. (2014). State laws regarding access to mental health services by minors. Poster Presentation, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, Washington D.C. Schmittel, M., McCobin, A., & Hupp, S. (2012). Oppositional defiant disorder intervention: Disseminating and debunking in a child psychology course. Poster Presentation, Association of Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) national conference, National Harbor, MD.McCobin, A., Schmittel, M. & Hupp, S. (2012). Depression intervention: Disseminating and debunking in a child psychology course. Poster Presentation, Association of Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) national conference, National Harbor, MUNITY PRESENTATIONSHartshorne, T., Kennert, B., Malta, R., Schmittel, M., & Imel, G. (2014). CHARGE syndrome. Presentation, Central Michigan University 6th Annual Disability Awareness Expos, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Hartshorne, T., Kennert, B., Malta, R., Schmittel, M., Johnson, S., & Jenkins, T. (2013). CHARGE syndrome. Presentation, Central Michigan University 5th Annual Disability Awareness Expos, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Swift, H., McCobin, A., & Schmittel, M. (2012). How to score the DOCS. Presentation, East St. Louis Head Start, East St. Louis, IL. RESEARCH EXPERIENCESAugust 2013 - Research AssistantMay 2017Department of Psychology at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MISupervisor: Dr. Tim Hartshorne, NCSPConduct research in the CHARGE lab on a variety of topics related to CHARGE syndrome including social play, social-emotional development, self-regulation, and prevalence of headaches. Additionally, supervise and assist graduate and undergraduate students in their research by reviewing manuscripts and presentations. May 2015-Research AssistantMay 2016 DeafBlind CentralSupervisors: Dr. Tim Hartshorne, NCSP, Beth Kennedy, Jennifer StambaughMaintained data collection for the Michigan state DeafBlind project. Sent surveys to families and professionals who participated in seminars conducted by the project, participated in the project’s consultative services, or utilized lending library resources. Aggregated data from surveys regarding project services. Aided in yearly census count of individuals in the state of Michigan who are DeafBlind. January 2012 - Research AssistantApril 2012 Department of Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, ILSupervisor: Dr. Stephen Hupp, L.P.; Sarah Owens, M.S.Assisted in a study assessing college students’ beliefs about children with ASD. Administered video sessions and oral vignettes and collected various data measures. December 2011- Research AssistantApril 2012 Department of Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL Supervisor: Dr. Jeremy Jewell, L.P.; Ashley Meyer, M.S.Assisted in the implementation of video interventions in a study aimed to dismantle effectiveness of psychoeducational and coping skills in the reduction of depression symptoms. Implemented video sessions and collected various data measures.TEACHING EXPERIENCESSeptember 2016-InstructorMay 2017Teaching Graduate Assistantship, Central Michigan University Global Campus, Mt. Pleasant, MISupervisor: Dr. Roger VanhornTeaching PSY 220 Developmental Psychology course online through CMU Global Campus. Topics include physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development in individuals from birth through adulthood. Responsibilities include facilitating discussion via an online forum, providing materials to supplement online instruction, and grading essays and assignments. August 2015-InstructorMay 2016Teaching Graduate Assistantship, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MISupervisor: Dr. Roger VanhornTaught PSY 322 Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood course. Topics included physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development in children from birth through age 6. Prepared and presented lectures, developed exams, and graded exams and assignments.August 2012- Teaching AssistantMay 2013Teaching Psychology Practicum, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, ILSupervisor: Dr. Stephen Hupp, L.P.Co-taught various topics for undergraduate Clinical Psychology course, undergraduate Field Study in Psychology course, and graduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology on Infancy and Early Childhood course. Specific lectures covered attentional processes, ADHD, and The Incredible Years programs.UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCESJanuary 2011- InternMay 2011 Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide CoalitionSupervisor: David Hotaling, M.S.W.Director: Marion McCordObserved school-based suicide prevention program. Marketed program to professionals in the field of psychology. Aided in planning of mental health awareness event. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS2014-2018Graduate AssistantshipCentral Michigan University2015CHSBS Student Presentation GrantCentral Michigan University2015School Specialty Clinic Presentation GrantCentral Michigan University2013-2014Central Michigan University FellowshipCentral Michigan University AFFILIATIONS2013-presentStudent Affiliates in School PsychologyMember2013-presentNational Association of School PsychologyStudent Member2013-presentCHARGE Syndrome FoundationStudent Member ................
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