Office Phone: 724-847-6125
kschmalz@geneva.edu

Disciplines/Field of Instruction

• Special Education

Degrees Received

• Ed.D. Educational Psychology, 2005, Regent University
• M.A. Education in Special Education, 1984, Shippensburg University
• B.S. Elementary Education, 1979, Geneva College

Presentations

• Aiken, A., Heisey, N. and Schmalz, K.: Being Guest & Host in Classroom & Community: International Christian Community for Teacher Education Conference: Abilene Christian College, Abilene, TX, May 21-24, 2018.
• Belcastro, E. G. & Schmalz, K. (2017, October). Making the connection: Linking theory and practice in a special education internship program. Educational Practice & Reform, 3, 43-55.
• Writing Quality IEPs, McGuire Memorial School, August 2013
• Teaching Students to Manage their own Behavior, PAMLE Western Region Professional Development Institute, January 2013
• Grasping the Meaning of Reading: Research-Based Comprehension Strategies for Struggling Readers, PACEC Annual Conference, Co-Presenter with Elizabeth Belcastro and Geneva College Interns, November, 2010
• Self-Determination: Why? And How? PFCEC Annual Conference, November 2006
• Behavior Management Action Research, PFCEC Annual Conference, November 2006
• Self-Determination Skills for EBD – Best Practice? TECBD (Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders), November 2004
• Action Research: Increasing Teacher Effectiveness, PFCEC Annual Conference, November 2004
• Battling the PSSAs (And Still Maintaining Your Sanity), PFCEC Annual Conference, November 2004
• Show Me the Money: Tips for Writing Effective Grants, PFCEC Annual Conference, November 2003
• Practical and Proactive Approaches to Reading Assessment and Instruction, PFCEC Annual Conference, November 2003

Courses Taught

• EDU 214 - Initial Field Experience – Special Education
• EDU 217 - Level 1 Initial Field Experience: Observation
• EDU 219 - Level 2 Initial Field Experience: Exploration
• EDU 370 - Exceptionality in the Elementary Classroom
• EDU 375 - Exceptionality in the Secondary Classroom
• EDU 473 - Behavioral Skill Intervention for Exceptional Children
• EDU 475 - The Role and Function of the Special Education Teacher
• EDU 572 - Academic Skill Intervention for Exceptional Children
• EDU 573 - Behavioral Skill Intervention for Exceptional Children
• EDU 575 - The Role and Function of the Special Education Teacher
• EDU 591 - Grantwriting for Educators
• EDU 592 - Special Education Practicum

Current Projects

• During my sabbatical semester Spring ‘15, I began research on special education practices in the countries in the Top 10 for general education. I traveled to numerous countries during the semester but hope to continue my research even though the sabbatical is complete.

Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.

• PA Association of Colleges & Teacher Educators (PACTE)

Miscellaneous

• I enjoy pottery, reading, and travel as well as spending time with family and friends.