Cheryl A. Offutt

Ph.D. from Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), 2003, in School Psychology

Ed.S. from Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), 1997, in School Psychology

B.A. from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), 1993, in Psychology

Whitney, S.D., Hendricker, E.N., & Offutt, C.A. (2011). Moderating factors of natural mentoring relationships, problem behaviors, and emotional well being. Mentoring and Tutoring, 19 (1), 83-105.

Reinke, W. M., Splett, J. D., Robeson, E. N., & Offutt, C. A. (2009).  Combining school and family interventions for the prevention and early intervention of disruptive behavior problems in children: A public health perspective.  Psychology in the Schools, 46(1), 33-43.

Girod, M., Rau, C. & Schepige, A. (2003).  Appreciating the beauty of science ideas: Teaching for aesthetic understanding.  Science Education, 87(4), 574-587.

Ames, C., Sheldon, S. & Rau, C. (1995).  School-to-home communications:  Strategies and ideas for communicating with parents.  Center on Families, Communities, Schools and Children's Learning.  Boston, MA.

Splett, J.W., Offutt, C.A., & Tweet, A. (2010, March). The influence of mentoring and training for careers in academia. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention. Chicago, IL.

Maras, M.A., & Offutt, C. A. (2009, October).  A Problem-Solving Approach to Making Ethical Decisions in Schools. Workshop presented at the Fall conference of the Missouri Association of School Psychologists, Columbia, MO.

Splett, J.W., Offutt, C.A., & Tweet, A. (2009, August). Mentoring and pursuit of academic careers in school psychology. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Offutt, C.A.,  Splett, J.W., & Tweet, A. (2009, August). The influence of training experiences in school psychology career decisions. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Offutt, C.A., Splett, J.W., & Tweet, A. (2009, February).  Faculty shortage:  Factors contributing toward pursuit of an academic career.  Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA.

Offutt, C.A., Righter, S.D., & Collier, J.C. (2009, February).  School Psychology Graduate Students’ Perspectives on Student Motivation.  Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA.

Offutt, C.A., & Splett, J.W. (2008, August).  The Role of Mentoring in Pursuit of School Psychology Academic Careers.  Poster presentation accepted for the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Offutt, C. A., Babb, C.A.C., Landon, D. J., Splett, J.W., & Coleman, S. L. (2008, February).  Enhancing the Motivational Climate of the Classroom via Professional Development.  Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Offutt, C. A., Crouch, C. A., Landon, D. J., Williams, J. D., & Coleman, S. L. (2007, April).  Classrooms as Motivational Contexts:  It’s Not Simply a “Kid Problem.”  Mini-skills workshop at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New York: NY.

Offutt, C. A., Crouch, C. A., Williams, J. D., Coleman, S. L., & Landon, D. J. (2007, April).  School Psychologists' Perspectives on Student Motivation.  Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New York, NY.

Rau, C. A., & Oka, E. R.  (2006, April).  Enhancing school psychologists’ knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding student motivation.  Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, CA.

Rau, C. A., Sheldon, S., & Ames, C. A. (2004, April).  Pre-service teachers’ beliefs regarding student motivation.  Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Rau, C. A., Oka, E. R., Barr, J. J., & Geraghty, N. M. (2003, April).  School psychologists as motivation consultants:  Strategies for school and home.  Mini-skills workshop at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Faculty shortage: Factors contributing to pursuit of an academic career. Mizzou Alumni Association Richard Wallace Research Incentive Grant Award.  $1557. 2008-2009. Project Director.

Professional Development Promoting Teacher Knowledge and Practice Regarding Student Motivation and Engagement. Missouri Partnership for Educational Renewal Study Group Funding. University of Missouri, College of Education. $1000. 2006-2007. Project Director.

High Flyer Award for Outstanding Teaching, College of Education, University of Missouri, 2006-2008