Sandra Chafouleas, Ph.D.

Faculty Excellence in Teaching - Graduate Level, 2009

Department of Educational Psychology
Neag School of Education

Nominated By: Amy Briesch

Dr. Sandra M. Chafouleas is an associate professor in the school psychology program, and research scientist with the Center for Behavioral Education and Research (CBER) within the Neag School of Education. Dr. Chafouleas received her Ph.D. in school psychology from Syracuse University and has been a licensed psychologist in Connecticut since 2001. Her primary areas of research interest involve school-based behavior assessment, as well as the application of evidence-based strategies in schools. She has authored over 50 articles, book chapters, and books. She currently serves as the Project Director on an IES-funded Goal 5 grant (VIABLE) and as Co-Training Director of an IES-funded post-doctoral fellowship grant (Project PBER). She currently serves as an Associate Editor of School Psychology Review, and as an editorial board member of Psychology in the Schools.

"In the four years that I have been at the University, I have had the opportunity to take many courses; however, those that I have taken with Dr. Chafouleas have certainly had the greatest impact. She facilitates tremendous learning opportunities by asking me to trust in my own abilities and ideas in order to come up with solutions to new problems and challenges. I have emerged from many different experiences over the past four years feeling that I have learned and accomplished a tremendous amount under her guidance. This is a great testament to her commitment to helping students." - Amy Briesch