Beth A. Myers, Ed.D. 372 Huntington Hall Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 13244 (315) 528-9066 bemyers@syr.edu Education: University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Doctor of Education, May 2012 Graduate School of Education, Language and Literacy Division Advisor: Dr. Susan L. Lytle Saint Joseph s University, Philadelphia, PA Master of Education, Reading Specialist, May 2000 Advisor: Dr. Sheila Landers Macrine Saint Joseph s University, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Science, May 1999 Majors: Elementary Education and Special Education Scholarly Interests: Inclusive Education; Special Education; Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning; Critical Disability Studies; New Literacy Studies; Autism Studies; Practitioner Inquiry; Critical Literacies; Multimodality; Children s Literature; Narrative Studies; Technology in Education Research: Dissertation: A Spectrum of reflections: Exploring the autobiographical inquiries of adolescents with autism, 2012 Committee: Susan L. Lytle (Chair), Vivian Gadsden, and Rob Simon Awarded the 2012 Ralph C. Preston Award for Scholarship and Teaching Contributing to Social Justice and Educational Equity The power of irony or the irony of power: An intercultural interview in autism, 2006 Alone in the crowd: A qualitative study of social interactions during recess, 2005 Seizing control: A close look at the writing of one child with autism, 2004 I have a life: Autism, autobiography, and classroom stories, 2004 The use of narrative in (re)constructing academic writing : Unpacking the literacy practices of a graduate level writing group, 2003 (with G. Maimon and M. Ghiso) Transactions with autism: A study of autism and reading comprehension using transactional theory, 2003
Publications: Myers, B. and Myers, R. (2009). Support groups build connections and skills for adults with ASD. Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009. Selected Presentations: Faces of Autism, 1-hour live televised panel on current topics in autism, 2010, 2011 Changing Times: Considerations in assuring effective transitions for children and adults with autism, Conference Chair, 2010 Autism awareness for middle school, Mount Markham, 2009 and 2010 Social solutions: Peer training and bully prevention for children with ASD, Fulton County, 2009 Beyond adaptations: Creating supports across the lifespan, Conference Chair, 2008 Supporting students with ASD in the college setting, Herkimer County Community College, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica College, 2008 Developing an inclusive summer day camp for children with autism, presented to CP of NYS, Albany, 2008 Understanding behavior in preschool: Strategies for success, Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Tri-County Head Start, 2008 Diversity training in schools: Teaching peers about autism, presented to the New Hartford Teacher Training Center, 2008 Understanding the core curriculum for individuals with ASD, County Mental Health Department, 2007 Overview of autism spectrum disorder; Classroom design and instruction for individuals with ASD, presented to CP of NYS, Manhattan, 2007 Understanding and accessing community resources (autism workshop series), 2006 Proactive behavior management (autism workshop series), 2006 Using visual aides to build success (autism workshop series), 2006 Developing independence in and out of school (autism workshop series), 2006 Developing and enhancing social skills at home (autism workshop series), 2006
An inside view: Exploring self-identity through autobiographies of students with autism Presented to the International Ethnography in Education Research Forum, Educators and Ethnographers Negotiating Ideological and Implementational Spaces, February 2006 Asperger s Syndrome in elementary schools, Lower Merion School District, 2005 The Use of Narrative in (Re)constructing Academic Writing : Unpacking the Literacy Practices of a Graduate Level Writing Group Presented to the International Ethnography In Education Research Forum, Educators Responding to Local and Global Crises, March 2005 School District Workshops, 2006-2014: Classroom design and management to support students with autism Collaborating with parents, school, and community Promoting independence for individuals with ASD Recognizing strengths and needs in students with autism Social skill development for children with autism Teaching strategies for special education Using visual supports with individuals with ASD Introduction to methods and data collection in schools Using social stories in the inclusive classroom Professional Experience: Dec 2013-Present Sept 2012-Present Syracuse University, School of Education, Syracuse, NY Research Assistant Professor Develop relationships between academic institution and community partners, including not-for-profit agencies and school districts Provide consultative support to school districts to promote best practice teaching for students in special education Teach undergraduate classes in special education, including Teaching and Learning for Inclusive Education and Perspectives in Disabilities Coach graduate students in provision of technical support to school district inclusive education programs Supervise and Support Masters Students in SUITR Residency Program in urban special education in partnership with Syracuse City School District The Kelberman Center, Syracuse, NY Educational Consultant, Director of Special Projects Provide technical support to schools and agencies for adults and children with autism Facilitate Self-Directed Planning for young adults with autism Oversee Supported Adult Independent Living Program for adults with
autism and Intellectual Disabilities Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans with school district teams Provide curriculum and classroom recommendations to increase the effectiveness of teaching Provide training on teaching methods and pedagogy for schools Sept 2006-Aug 2011 The Kelberman Center, Utica, NY Associate Executive Director Directed non-profit center for Autism services throughout six counties; Built programs to serve over 500 children and families Designed and delivered programming for outpatient clinic for Autism services; Conducted evaluations in conjunction with clinical team Provided education and trainings to parents and professional staff Provided consultation services to over 50 school districts for students with autism and special needs Chaired annual autism conferences with invited speakers and multi-year speaker series Coordinated fundraising efforts and community support events Designed social skills curriculum for children with Autism Developed and facilitated support groups for individuals with ASD, parents, teens, and teachers Created and led an innovative inclusive summer camp program for children with ASD; developed recreation and respite programs (including drama, music, horseback riding, art, sports, swimming, sensory exploration, and social skills) Designed and led long-term qualitative research project of a critical inquiry community of teens with autism Supervised and taught staff, interns, and graduate students in hands-on learning experiences working with children with autism Conducted early screening program in regional preschools Aug 2000-July 2006 Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, PA Developed and taught inclusive Autistic Support Program for kindergarten through fifth grade Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans and monitored compliance with all requirements of special education policy and procedure Coordinated progress monitoring and data collection Evaluated and interpreted data to guide programming decisions Differentiated instruction and developed modifications for students with varying strengths and needs Supervised instructional assistants and coordinated ancillary services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, adapted physical education, and music therapy Designed social skills curriculum for children with Autism
Chaired special education advisory committee for district Served on interviewing committee to hire new teachers May 2005-July 2006 Independent Autism Consultant, Merion, PA Worked with families to coordinate support services Developed positive behavior intervention plans and motivation systems Implemented therapeutic systems with students with ASD Jan 2000-June 2000 Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, PA Title I Reading Specialist for grades one through five Designed and implemented creative reading and writing program for atrisk readers Created an after-school homework program Assessed students to determine appropriate teaching methods and monitor progress Jan 1998-Aug 2000 Partners In Therapy, Bala Cynwyd, PA and Deptford, NJ Aided inclusion program for first and second grade children with ASD; implemented and contributed to behavior intervention plans Implemented ABA programs and conducted therapy sessions for children with Autism Taught verbal and functional communication skills Certifications: Pennsylvania Elementary Education Certificate Pennsylvania Special Education Certificate Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Certificate New York State Special Education Certificate Professional Memberships: American Educational Research Association Division: Learning and Instruction Special Interest Groups: Disability Studies in Education, Special Education Research The Council for Exceptional Children The International Reading Association Council on Autism Services Honors and Awards: Ralph C. Preston Award for Scholarship and Teaching Contributing to Social Justice and Educational Equity Dissertation honored with distinction Presidential Scholar Education Departmental Honors, Saint Joseph s University International Reading Association Honors Society Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honors Society
Special Education Advisory Committee, President Professional Service: Journal of Civil Society and Social Transformation, Associate Editor Bernice M. Wright Developmental Laboratory School, Parent Board President