FACULTY VITA
Mary Bailey Estes
(April, 2015)
4808 Winding Oaks CourtP. O. Box 311335, UNT
Arlington, TX76016Denton, TX76203
(817) 457-9812Matthews Hall, Room 304F
(940)565-2579
F: (940) 565-2183
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Assessment, CharterSchools
I. EDUCATION
YearDegreeMajorInstitution
2001Ph.D. Special EducationUniversity of NorthTexas
1975M.Ed.Special EducationTexasChristianUniversity
1971B.S.Elementary EducationNorth Texas State University
Additional Training:
2006Strategic Instruction Model (SIM): Learning Strategies Institute
University of Kansas,
Center for Research in Learning
Member, SIM network
2003Strategic Instruction Model (SIM): Teaching Content to All
University of Kansas,
Center for Research in Learning
II. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014-PresentUniversity of North TexasPrincipal Lecturer,
Coordinator of
IMPACT Alternative Certification
Program in Special Education
2010-2014University of North TexasSenior Lecturer,
Coordinator of
IMPACT Alternative Certification
Program in Special Education
2008-2010University of North TexasExecutive Lecturer, Coordinator of
IMPACT Alternative Certification Program
2007-2008University of North TexasInterim chair, Department of Educational Psychology
2006-2007University of North TexasAssistant Chair, Dept. of
Technology and Cognition Executive Lecturer, Department of Technology and Cognition, Coordinator of IMPACT Alternative Certification Program in Special Education
2005- 2006University of NorthTexasProgram Coordinator, Programs in Special Education
2001-2006University of North TexasLecturer, Technology and Cognition, College of Education
2002-2003University of North TexasSupervisor, IMPACT Alternative
Certification Program
2000-2001University of North TexasCoordinator, Project in Traumatic
Brain Injury, Programs in Special
Education
Spring 2000Region XI Education Service CenterDoctoral internship
1998-1999University of North TexasTeaching Fellow,
University of NorthTexas
1994-1997 Arlington, TX ISDTeacher of students with severe
emotional disturbance (self-contained), Special Education Department Chair
1987-1994Arlington, TX ISDSpecial Education Resource
Teacher
1972-1979Arlington, TX ISDSpecial Education Resource Teacher, Lead Teacher
III. PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE
- January 2009-Present:
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD)
Council for Exceptional Children
Past service:
Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)
Texas Higher Education Consortium in Special Education (TX/HECSE), charter member
Phi Delta Kappa
Kappa Delta Pi
- Served as chair of the CCBD state committee for political action updates (CAN committee) 2012-2013
Founding sponsor of the reactivated Texas branch of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, 2012
National Nominations and Elections Committee, 2010-2011, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD)
Member of Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the 2011 International Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Member of Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the 2010 International Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Local Arrangements Committee and Registration Chair, 2009 International Conference, Council for Learning Disabilities
Strand Leader, Integrating Academic/Non-Academic Instruction for Learners with or
At-Risk for Emotional/Behavioral Disorders,2007 International Conference of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD), October 2007.
Member of Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the 2011 International Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Member of Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the 2007 International Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Reviewer of presentation proposals for the 2007 International Conference of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD).
Member of Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the 2006 International Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Reviewer of presentation proposals for the 2005 International Conference of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD).
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, reviewed and selected presentation proposals for international conference, 2003
Advisory Board, University of NorthTexas’ Instructional Model to Prepare Adept and Certified Teachers (IMPACT), 2002
Local arrangements, Conference of the Institute for Behavioral and Learning Differences (IBLD) on Functional Behavior Assessment, October 19-20, 2000
Charter member, Texas Higher Education Consortium in Special Education (TX/HECSE), 2000
Volunteer Coordinator, CCBD International Conference, 1999
Local arrangements committee, coordinator of undergraduate assistants, Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children annual conference, 1998
Local arrangements committee, CCBD international conference, October, 1997
C.Consulting
Fall, 2010, December 6: Lake Dallas Middle School faculty and PTA
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities within the General Education Classroom
Spring, 2011, February 10: Lake Dallas Middle School faculty and PTA
Learning Characteristics of Students with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities
Spring 2001, 2002, Fall 2005. Provided staff development/in-service training for TrinityUMC Early Learning Center/Preschool, Arlington, TX.
- Honors or Awards
College of Education Outstanding Lecturer, 2010
Named Department of Technology and Cognition Distinguished Alumna for 2007, awarded by the College of Education, April 20, 2007, University of North Texas.
Named Outstanding Advisor 2006, by UNT student chapter of Council for Exceptional Children
E..Other Professional Activities
2000-2001- Member, Autism Planning Committee for Education Service Center, Region XI Spring 2002, Spring 2001.Education Service Center.
IV. SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
& COMMUNITY
A.University Service
2013-2014Faculty Load Committee for Faculty Senate
Spg./Sum 2010Worked closely with Catherine Tedrick and Lisa Wallace in the UNT Division of Advancement to create the Nancy Walker-Patton Memorial Green Jacket Scholarship (wrote fundraising letter, identified and contacted potential donors).
- College Service
2011-PresentAdvisor, Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
2009-2013Member, Teacher Education Council
2009-2010Member, Tk20 leadership team, appointed by Associate Dean Mary Harris
Member, Executive Committee, Teacher Education Council
Member, NCATE Steering Committee
Completed NCATE SPA report for IMPACT (second submission)
Completed
2008-2009Completed NCATE SPA report for IMPACT (initial certification), 1st submission
Spring 2009Member, Lecturer evaluation committee
2006-2007Chair, Curriculum Committee, Educational Psychology
2006-2007Worked with Dr. Jean Keller to establish the Lyndal M. Bullock Special Education Scholarship (identified and contacted potential donors)
Fall 2005 Faculty sponsor, Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
2002-2003 UNT’s Instructional Model to Prepare Adept and Certified Teachers (IMPACT)Served as member of the community advisory group
2001Educational Research Exchange, University of North Texas, 2001, Member Steering Committee
- Department Service
September 2014-Present:
Member, Masters' Policies Committee, Dept. of Educational Psychology
September 2013-May 2014:
Chair, Senior Lecturer Search Committee, Dept. of Educational Psychology
Member, Faculty Advisement Committee, Dept. of Educational Psychology
October 2009-December 2014:
NCATE/SACS coordinator, Department of Educational Psychology
Aug. 2008-Present:
Coordinator, IMPACT Alternative Certification Program
May 2007-Aug. 2008:
Interim Chair, Department of Educational Psychology
2006-2007Assistant Chair, Department of Technology and Cognition
2006-2007Chair, Educational Psychology Curriculum Committee
2006-2007Search Committee, Assistant Professor Educational Psychology
D.Program Service
2010-2015Completed SACS accreditation report for the special education Master's degree
2009-2010Completed NCATE SPA report, IMPACT; Designed 7 of 8 graduate-level assessments
2009-2010Designed 4 of 7 assessments, undergraduate NCATE report, Special Education
2009-2010Completed SACS accreditation report, Master’s degree, Special Education
2008-2009Completed NCATE accreditation report, IMPACT
2007-2008Completed SACS accreditation report, Master’s degree, Special Education
2006-2007Completed SACS accreditation report for Special Education
2005-2006Program Coordinator, Programs in Special Education
2003-2004Programs in Special Education, Secretary/minutes takerfor program meetings
V.SCHOLARSHIP
- Refereed articles (International):
Bullock, L.M., Zolkoski, S.M., & Estes, M.B. (2015). Meeting the mental health needs of children and youth: Using evidence-based education worldwide.
Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 20(4), 398-414.
Bullock, L.M., Zolkoski, S.M., & Estes, M.B. (2014). School-based mental health and student services. Journal for Effective Schools, 12(1).
Mathur, S. R., Estes, M. B., & Johns, B. H. (2012). Professional development in behavior management: Translating knowledge gained into action. Beyond Behavior, 216-224.
Estes, M. B. (2009).Charter schools and students with disabilities: How far have we come? Remedial and Special Education, 30(4), 216-224.
Estes, M. B., & Mathur, S. R. (2008). Do we believe in individualized education? A necessary component of effective academic and behavioral intervention. In L. M. Bullock and R. A. Gable (Eds.), Seventh CCBD Mini-Library Series on emotional/behavioral disorders: Ensuring a brighter future for troubled children/youth: Challenges and solutions.Arlington, VA: CEC.
Chen, K., & Estes, M. B.(2007). Social skills instruction in schools: Where we have been and where we can go.Hong Kong Special Education Forum, 9, 1-31.
Estes, M. B. (2007). Charter schools: Do they work for troubled students?Preventing School Failure, 51(1), 55-61.
Estes, M. B. (2004). Choice for All? Charter schools and students with special needs. Journal of Special Education, 37(4), 257-267).
Estes, M. B. (2003). Charting the course of special education in Texas’ charter schools. Education and Treatment of Children, 26(4), 452-466.
Estes, M. B. (2003). Zero reject and school choice: Students with disabilities in Texas’ charter schools. Leadership and Policy in Schools, 2(3), 213-235.
Estes, M. B. (2000). Charter schools and students with disabilities: How well do they mix? Education and Treatment of Children, 23(3), 369-380.
Katsiyannis, A., & Estes, M. B. (2000). Positive academic and behavioral supports: Perspectives from practitioners. In L. M. Bullock & R. A. Gable (Eds.), Positiveacademic and behavioral supports: Creating safe, effective, and nurturing schools for all students. Reston, VA: CEC.
McCrary, D. E., Estes, M. B., Teaff, T. L., &Thompson, M. H. (2001). On the outer circle: Reaching homeless families. Reaching Today’s Youth, 5(3), 52-56.
Heflin, J., & Estes, M. B. (1998). Overcoming systemic inertia to achieve the intent of the 1997 amendments to IDEA. In L. M. Bullock & R. A. Gable (Eds.), Implementing the 1997 IDEA: New challenges and opportunities for serving students with E/BD. Reston, VA: CCBD.
Book Chapter:
McPherson, R., King, K., Milson, A., & Estes, M. B. (2015). An international online learning initiative in special education. In N. Tcherepashenets & F. Lojacono (Eds.), Globalizing online: Telecollaborations, internationalization and social justice. New York: Peter Lang.
Online training developed:
Bullock, L. M., Estes, M. B., & Lowdermilk, J., & Mohr, D. (2001). Meeting the Needs of Children and Youth with Traumatic Brain Injury(Teacher training modules).Denton, TX: UNT.
- Presentations (National/International):
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD), October 20-22, 2016, Tempe, AZ. Topic: How Special Educators Cope with the Stress that Comes from Their Positions. Presenter.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), April 8-12, St. Louis, MO. Topic: How Special Educators Cope with the Stress that Comes from Their Positions: Results of Pilot Study. Presenter, poster session.
Bullock, L.M., Estes, M. B., & Zolkoski, S.M. (2015). Ninth World Congress on Mental Health, September 22-28, 2015, Columbia, SC. Topic: Meeting the mental health needs of children and youth: Using evidence-based education worldwide.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), April 7-11, 2015, San Diego, CA. Topic: Evidence-based Strategies to Meet the Mental Health Needs of Children and Youth. Lead Presenter.
Division of International Special Education of the Council for Exceptional Children (DISES), June 30-July 5, 2014, Braga, Portugal. Topic: School-based interventions for students with mental health needs. Co-presenter.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD), October 23-25, 2014, Tempe, AZ. Topic: What schools can do to meet the mental health needs of children and adolescents. Presenter.
Council for Children with Behavior Disorders (CCBD), September 26-28, 2013: Chicago, Ill. Topic: Professional development in behavior management:Translating knowledge via teacher preferences.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), April 3-6, 2013, San Antonio, TX. Topic: Professional development in behavior management:Translating knowledge gained into action.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders (TECBD). October 25-27, 2012, Tempe, Arizona. Topic: Professional development in behavior management:Translating knowledge gained into action.
Periathiruvadi, S., Estes, M. B., Tyler-Wood, T. (April 13-17, 2012). American Educational Research Association 2012 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Topic: Technology training for special education teachers: Exploring effectiveness of short online training programs.
Estes, M. B., Periathiruvadi, S., & Mathur, S. R. (September 22-24, 2011). International Conference, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, New Orleans, LA. Topic: How Competent and Confident are our Teacher Candidates with Technology Integration?
Periathiruvadi, S., Estes, M. B., & Mathur, S. R. (April 25-28, 2011). Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) International Convention and Expo, National Harbor, MD. Topic: Assessingrelationship among technology competency, integration confidence, and AT self-efficacy of teachers.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). International Convention and Expo , April 25-28, 2011, in National Harbor, Maryland. Topic: Assessing relationship among technology competency, integration confidence, and AT self-efficacy of teachers.(Proposal accepted).
Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE), January 4-7, 2011 in Honolulu, HI: A Universal initiative in distance learning education: Increasing knowledge of individuals with diverse learning needs across cultures.
International Association of Special Education (IASE) 11th Biennial Conference, (July, 2009). Alicante, Spain. Topic: Increasing global awareness by teaching teachers in Ecuador and the US to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities.
International Association of Special Education (IASE) 11th Biennial Conference, (July, 2009). Alicante, Spain. Topic: The effects of using a simulated classroom to influence special education pre-service teachers’ perceptions.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders (TECBD), November 15-17, 2007, Tempe, Arizona. Topic: CharterSchools and Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Now and Then.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders (TECBD), November 16-18, 2006, Tempe, Arizona.Topic: Charter Schools: Do they Work for Troubled Students?
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) International Conference. September 22-24, 2005, Dallas, TX. Topic: CharterSchools and Students with Disabilities: Five Years Later.
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) International Conference. September 22-24, 2005, Dallas, TX. Topic: Social Skills Training in Schools: Where We Have Been and Where We Can Go.
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) International Conference, October 1-3, 2003, St. Louis, Missouri. Topic: Reform for Whom? Students with Disabilities in 2004.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders (TECBD), November 21-23, 2002, Tempe, Arizona. Topic: CharterSchools and Students with Disabilities: How Well Do They Mix? A Follow-up.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders (TECBD), November 21-23, 2002, Tempe, Arizona. Topic: Alternative Education: A Technology-Based Approach to Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities.
The International Child and Adolescent Conference of the Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents, October 30-November 2, 2002, Miami, Florida. Topic: Preparing Competent Educators to Meet the Needs of Students with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Technology-Based Approach.
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), March 1-4, 2001, Dallas, Texas. Topic: Developing the Character of Bart Simpson: A Shared Responsibility.
The International Adolescent Conference of the Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents, November 1-4, 2000, Portland, Oregon. Topic: Collaborative, Culturally Competent, School-wide Programming in Social Skills and Character Development.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference (TECBD), November 18-20, 1999, Scottsdale, Arizona. Topic: CharterSchools and Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Are They Mutually Exclusive?
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD)International Conference, September 30-October 2, 1999, Irving, Texas.Topic: Charter Schools: Haven, Hope, or Hoax for Students with Challenging Behaviors?
Teacher Education Division of The Council for Exceptional Children (TED) Conference, November 11-14, 1998, Irving, Texas. Topic: A Meeting of the Minds: Alignment of Regular and Special Education in Meeting the Needs of Students.
The International Adolescent Conference of the Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents, September 23-26, 1998, Bethesda, Maryland. Topic: On-line Training to Address Challenging Behaviors: Designed For General Education Teachers.
The International Adolescent Conference of the Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents, September 23-26, 1998, Bethesda, Maryland. Topic: Family, School and Agency Collaboration to Help Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference (TECBD), November 22, 1997, Scottsdale, Arizona. Topic: Lotteries and Related Behavioral Interventions for Use with Children with E/BD.Presentations (Refereed)
Presentations (State):
Estes, M. B., Periathiruvadi. (June28-30, 2012). Texas State Conference, Council for Exceptional Children. Topic: How Competent and Confident are our Teacher Candidates with Technology Integration?
2.Presentations (Other Invited):
Conference, Alliance of BlackSchool Educators, University of NorthTexas, April 2-3, 2004. Topic: Children with Disabilities in the Inclusive Classroom.
- Manuscript Reviews
February 2013, Blind reviewer, Education and Treatment of Children
May 2010, Blind reviewer, Remedial and Special Education
April, 2009, Blind reviewer, Remedial and Special Education
October, 2007, Blind reviewer, Remedial and Special Education
November, 2004, Consulting Editor, Education and Treatment of Children, 28(4)
November, 2003, Consulting Editor, Education and Treatment of Children, 26(4)
Reviewer for the second edition of:
Gargiulo, R. M. (2002). Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson
Consulting editor, Reaching Today’s Youth, 2000
- Grants and Contracts (funded)
(2009-2010) Co-PI for U.S. Department of Education Grant, Graduate preparation for transition and instructional leadership for services to students with low incidence disabilities: Emphasis on academic and social success in LRE through implementation of evidence-based practices and instructional programming: $599,988 over four years.
(2001-2003) Interim Co-PI for Department of Education Grant, A Comprehensive, Collaborative Master’s Degree Program to Meet the Special Education Needs of Children with Autism in Texas.
F. UNT/COE Professional Development School Involvement:
Supervised UNT students participating in Communities in Schools (CIS), 2003-2004
Special Education seminar held for Spring 2004 PDS Denton cadre.
VI. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
A.Instructional Assignments (e.g., classes, student teaching, internships, dissertations, theses)
EDSP 3210: Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners
EDSP 4350:Learning and Behavioral Strategies for Exceptional Learners
EDSP 4360: Transition Services for Exceptional Learners
EDSP 5670: Teaching Social Skills to Children and Youth with Disabilities
EDSP 3210.040/.049: Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners
EDSP 4320: Assessment of Students with Special Needs
EDSP 4330: Advanced Educational Strategies for Exceptional Learners
EDSP 4340: Supervision of Student Teachers
EDSP 5430: Advanced Practicum