Katharine Croce

Dr. Katharine Croce is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Felician University. Previously, she served as Director of the ASERT Collaborative Eastern Region at Drexel University, focusing on statewide autism support initiatives. Her expertise lies in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), special education, and self-monitoring interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Dr. Croce holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University, an MS.Ed. in ABA from Temple University, and a BA in Psychology/Criminal Justice from La Salle University.

Education:

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Saint Joseph’s University
• MS.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Temple University
• BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice, La Salle University
• Autism Certificate, Pennsylvania State University

Research Interests: Dr. Croce’s work centers on developing evidence-based interventions like the Self & Match system, which combines self-monitoring with reinforcement to improve classroom behavior for students with ASD. She also specializes in behavior management, functional behavioral assessments, and staff training in educational and clinical settings. Her research emphasizes practical applications of ABA principles to support underserved populations.

Grants & Funding:

• 2018: Web-based Functional Behavior Assessment Training Series ($97,000)
• 2019: Evaluation of School-wide Implementation of Self & Match ($50,000)
• 2018: Enhancing Public Health Surveillance of ASD via ADDM Network ($625,000)

Labs/Teams: Co-developed the Self & Match system with Jamie Salter, an evidence-based intervention now used globally. Collaborates with institutions like the AJ Drexel Autism Institute and organizations such as ASERT to advance ASD support programs.