HIGHER EDUCATION
| Institution | Dates Attended | Degree & Major | Date Conferred |
| University of Central Florida | 2018 – 2015 | Ph.D. in Exceptional Education | 08/2018 |
| Queens College – City University of New York | 2014 – 2012 | M.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education | 05/2014 |
| College at Old Westbury – State University of New York | 2011 – 2009 | B.S. in Childhood Special Education
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12/2011 |
| College at Old Westbury – State University of New York | 2008 – 1996 | B.S in Public Health | 05/2008 |
Employment/Others
| Employer/ Institution | Dates | Position/ Rank | Department/Unit |
| Proud Moments ABA | Current – 09/2018 | NYS Licensed & Registered Behavior Technician | Applied Behavior Analysis |
| Camen Behavioral Services | 2018 – 2017 | Registered Behavior Technician | Applied Behavior Analysis |
| Bethpage Federal Credit Union | 2006 – 2003 | Loan Representative | Finance |
PUBLICATIONS/CREATIVE WORKS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications/Creative Works Performed or Exhibited
Wills-Jackson, C. (2019). A historical perspective of the field of emotional and behavioral disorders. International Journal of Psychology and Counseling, https://doi.org/10.5897/IJPC2019.0512.
In Progress
Bresciani Ludvik, M., Mulholland, S., Eberhart, T., Wills-Jackson, C., Bhansali, S., Nolan-Aranez, S., & Henline, J. (2020). Exploring the impact of mindful compassion on United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) social and emotional behavioral competencies. (Submitted to Journal of Research & Practice in Assessment).
Wills-Jackson, C., Hines, R. & Dieker, L. (2020). Preparing future scholars with an intellectual disability for college and career readiness. Submitted to Inclusion The eJournal of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Wills-Jackson, C. (2020). Implementing gameplay skills from the Sanford Harmony program to increase eye contact for students with disabilities. Submitted to New York State United Teachers Educator’s Voice Volume XIII Students with Disabilities.
Non-Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications/Creative Works Performed or Exhibited
Wills-Jackson, C. (2018). Implementing gameplay skills to increase eye contact and communication for students with emotional and behavioral disorder and comorbid disabiliites. University of Central Florida – Showcase of Text, Archives, Research and Scholarship (STARS) – Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5979. http://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/5979
Wills-Jackson, C., & Hines, R. (2017). Investigating the impact of social skills training using the Sanford Harmony program. Researchgate.net; Technical Report, http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28812.62089
PRESENTATIONS
International Conferences
2019 Sukhram, D., Cale, S., Gonzalez Martinez, J., Wills-Jackson, C. & Aspinall, L. A. Continuous Professional Development for Belizean Teachers. Professional Development at the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Culture, Belize City, Central America.
National Conferences
2017 Hopkins, R, Wills-Jackson, C., Fulchini, A., Ezekiel-Wilder, F., & Wienke, W. Internships in leadership and policy for doctoral students. Presented at Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.
2017 Wills-Jackson, C. Using the Sanford Harmony program to improve social and emotional learning with students with the comorbidity of EBD and ASD. Presented at Kaleidoscope Graduate Student Research Symposium at Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.
2017 Wills-Jackson, C. Using the Sanford Harmony program to improve social and emotional learning with students with the comorbidity of EBD and ASD. Presented at New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Binghamton, NY.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Using the Sanford Harmony curriculum as a wellness approach to shape behavior in an inclusive preschool. Presented at Kaleidoscope Graduate Student Research Symposium at Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Lexington, KY.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Investigating the impact of social skills training using the Sanford Harmony program. Presented at Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville, KY.
2016 Dieker, L., Ezekiel-Wilder, F., Wills-Jackson, C., Hopkins, R., & Fulchini, A. Leading Ph.D. students into the “unknown” future. Presented at Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) – Director’s Conference, Washington, D.C.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Investigating the efficacy of social skills training using the Sanford Harmony program. Presented at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo, St. Louis, MI.
Regional Conferences
2019 Wills-Jackson, C. Self-Study Aim at Generating Strategies for Teacher Education Improvement. Presented at New York State Association of Education/Association of College for Teacher Education Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. The vocabulary of inclusion: What is an IEP: Diversity in today’s inclusive classrooms. Knight ED Talks, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Investigating the efficacy of social skills training using the Sanford Harmony program. Graduate Research Forum, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016 Hopkins, R., Wills-Jackson, C., Fulchini, A., & Ezekiel-Wilder, F. How do you “exceptional student education” (ESE)? Intern Seminar, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C., & Bousfield, T. Technology in the classroom. Having Active Participation Prepares You (H.A.P.P.Y.) HourSeries, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Can the Sanford Harmony program promote positive behavior in inclusive classrooms? Graduate Research Showcase, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2015 Holbrook, J., & Wills-Jackson, C. Keeping diverse students engaged and learning: Diversity in today’s inclusive classrooms. Having Active Participation Prepares You (H.A.P.P.Y.) Hour Series, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2015 Hopkins, R., Wills-Jackson, C., Fulchini, A., & Ezekiel-Wilder, F. How do you ‘exceptional student education’ (ESE)? Intern Seminar, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Local Workshops
2020 Wills-Jackson, C. & Bedford, A. New York City Coalition for Teacher Preparation Panel. Presented at New York City Coalition for Teacher Preparation, New York, NY.
2019 Wills-Jackson, C. Preparing Today’s Teachers to Teach Tomorrow’s Leaders. Presented at the NYC Men Teach & Department of Education & Literacy at Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Campus Housing & Living on Your Own. College and Career Readiness Program, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Using Edmodo for communication and collaboration in your classroom. River Springs Middle School Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Technology Conference, Orange City, FL.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Safety on campus. College and Career Readiness Program, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Personal management. College and Career Readiness Program, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Guest Lecturer
2020 Wills-Jackson, C. “Don’t Quit”. Keynote Speaker at Professional Development Day for the School of Education, State University of New York at College of Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY.
2016 Wills-Jackson, C. Tips and strategies for being a successful educator, experiences from the field: Being a successful first-yearteacher. Workshop Lecturer, Professional Development Day, School of Education. State University of New York at College of Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY.
2015 Wills-Jackson, C. Tips and strategies for being a successful educator, experiences from the field: Being a successful first-yearteacher. Workshop Lecturer, Professional Development Day, School of Education. State University of New York at College of Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY.
GRANTS
Current
2019 Wills-Jackson, C. – Recipient. Research and Sponsored Programs and Leonard Lief Library, Lehman College, $2000 (In progress).
2019 Wills-Jackson, C. Recipient. PSC-CUNY Research Award Program (Enhanced), Implementing, Evaluating, and Sustaining a School-based Social Skills Training Program in Elementary School, $12,000 (In progress).
Completed
2015 Hines, R., Dieker, L., Meyer, A., & Dukes, L. (Wills-Jackson, C. – Member of Grant Writing Team) Preparing Scholars to Lead Inclusion and Transition (LEAD IT), (CFDA 84.325D), U.S. Department of Education, $1.25 million (Funded).
2015 Owens, J., Truitt, J., & Hines, R. (Wills-Jackson, C. – Member of Research Team). T. Denny Sanford Programs (Sanford Harmony Program), College of Education & Human Performance, $5000 (Funded).
SERVICE TO DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD & CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Early Childhood & Childhood Education (ECCE) Fieldwork Current – 2019
and Clinical Practice Work Group
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Current – 2018
Early Childhood & Childhood Education Department Committee
SERVICE TO SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
University-School Partnership for the Renewal of Educator Preparation Current – 2019
(US PREP) Site Coordinator for the School of Education
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) Chapter In progress
Teacher Education Division Club In progress
SERVICE TO LEHMAN COLLEGE
Search Committee for Dean of the School of Education Current – 2019
The Office of Career Exploration and Development Center 2020
and Graduate Program Fair
SERVICE TO CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY)
Professional Development School Research Liaison Current – 2018
P.S. 291, Bronx, NY
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION OF EDUCATION
College at Old Westbury-State University of New York Current
Advisory Board Member for the School of Education
Advanced Certificate in ABA at Hunter College CUNY Current
Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) In progress
NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) In progress
