Dr. Skinner joined the Castleton University faculty in the fall of 2019. Previously, she worked for 13 years as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology for a large suburban school district in Texas. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a member of the National Association of School Psychology (NASP). She regularly attends and has presented at the national conferences. Her research interests focus on systems-level interventions within schools to address behavioral concerns and family engagement. Dr. Skinner has also taught courses in development, counseling, psychotherapy and learning for the University of Houston and University of Houston-Victoria.
Outside of work Dr. Skinner enjoys traveling, crafts, reading, and spending time outdoors. She is excited about her move to Vermont and looking forward to learning first-hand about winter in New England.
Ph.D., University of Florida
M.A., Southern Methodist University
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Recent Publications & Conference Presentations:
Coleman, S. L., Snyder, K., Skinner, L., & Griffin, J. (2019). Teacher Supports to Facilitate the Implementation of the Good Behavior Game. Intervention in School and Clinic. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451219855741
Skinner, L., Smyth, K., & Coleman, S. (2018, February). Impact of the Good Behavior Game on teacher stress and efficacy. Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.