Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about the intersection between coaching and leadership with a special focus on behavior analysts taking leadership roles in public school settings.
Our guest for this episode is Donna Harwood, Elementary Behavior Consultative Teacher for Hanover County Public Schools.
We'll discuss:
-Finding your voice as a new teacher or behavior analyst in school settings
-Building buy in for change and program enhancement
-The role of relationships in both of those endeavors
And more!
For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/home
Guest Speaker: Donna is an Elementary Behavior Consultative Teacher for Hanover County Public Schools. Prior to this roll, she has worked as a paraprofessional, a teacher, and a BCBA in both private schools and public schools. She also spent a year working as a lead BCBA, working with adults for a private therapy company. In addition to being a BCBA, Donna holds a teaching license with endorsements in general education, special education, and administration.
Host: Selena J. Layden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education at Old Dominion University. Dr. Layden earned her doctorate degree from the College of William & Mary in Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education Administration and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to joining the faculty at ODU, Dr. Layden worked in multiple school divisions focusing on challenging behavior and children with autism spectrum disorder. She was also the Assistant Director of Training at the Autism Center for Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Layden’s research interests focus on providing effective professional development for school personnel, improving the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools, particularly for students with autism spectrum disorder, and school-based behavior analysts.
Music:Finding Peace by Remember the Future, from Shutterstock Music
