Kerry A. Shea
Senior Research Scientist
About Me
I am a behavioral scientist interested in learning processes and influences of immediate and systems-level contingencies that influence behavior. I’m excited to combine my expertise in operant learning theory with my interests in computer programming, to design better systems for designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions.
My primary research interest is in early childhood development. What environmental contingencies influence caregiver behavior, and how does caregiver behavior influence child development?
I’m very excited to join the PALs team at the University of Virginia this fall, 2021, to help the team study an updated version of the PALs literacy screener. The ability to communicate effectively through multiple modalities, including reading, is an issue of social equity and justice. I’m excited to find work aiming to increase access to effective learning environments.
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- science of reading
- infant learning
- caregiver-infant interactions
- nurturing care environments
- systems-level change
- data visualization
PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis, 2019
Utah State University
MEd in Early Childhood Special Education, 2015
Utah State University
BA in Spanish, 2006
University of St. Thomas
Experience
Data Management:
- Data cleaning/wrangling
- Data visualizations
- Data reports
Courses taught:
- PS527: Implementing Behavioral Change (Master’s Level)
- PS562: Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (Master’s Level)
