Teaching Associates

The teaching associates for the Educational and School Psychology Department teach one section of Educational Psychology (EDSP 102) each semester. Teaching associate positions are awarded in the spring of each academic year. Students admitted to the doctoral program in school psychology may request consideration for this position. Applicants whose grades and academic progress are satisfactory are given the opportunity to present a lesson to a committee of faculty members. The committee judges the presentations and awards the teaching associate positions accordingly.

Teaching Associates for the 2008-2009 academic year:

Gregory Boerio, M.Ed.

Greg is in his second year as a student in the school psychology program at IUP, and his first year in the doctoral program.  Currently, Greg is working on completing his certification courses.  He completed his Master of Education degree in August of 2008.  and is currently enjoying teaching EDSP 102.  Last year, Greg worked as a graduate assistant for Dr. Gurmal Rattan and as a student advisor for the African American Culture Center.  Greg graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in theology.  While attending Duquesne, Greg completed a practicum at the Arsenal Family and Children’s Center, where he worked as a classroom aid at the preschool level.  During his time at Arsenal, Greg also monitored an individual student’s developmental progress, and completed research related to early childhood development.

Paige Callahan, M.Ed.

Paige is in her second year of the school psychology doctoral program at IUP and is currently working on completing her certification courses. She completed her Master of Education degree in August of 2007, and is currently enjoying teaching EDSP 102.  Last year, she worked as a graduate assistant for Dr. Joseph Marcoline. Paige graduated from Miami University located in Oxford, Ohio in December 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education. After graduating from Miami University, Paige worked as a long-term substitute in Mapletown Junior/Senior High School where she taught economics, history, and reading.

Krista Malingowski, M.Ed.

Krista is in her second year of the school psychology doctoral program at IUP and is currently working on completing her certification courses. She completed her Master of Education degree in August of 2008, and is currently enjoying teaching EDSP 102. Last year, she worked as a graduate assistant for the Office of Disability Support Services. Krista graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, PA in December 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in psychology and education. Upon graduation from Grove City College, Krista was employed as a Therapeutic Staff Support for two children and worked in learning support classrooms in the Grove City area. Her research interests involve military children, educational transitions for native Alaskan populations, school climate, and crisis management.