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Dr. Cheryl Maykel serves as an Associate Professor in the Counseling and School Psychology programs at Rivier University, where she is a nationally certified school psychologist with New Hampshire state certification. Her academic work bridges clinical practice and educational settings through evidence-based interventions.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. from University of Connecticut
- M.A. from University of Connecticut
- B.S. from Worcester State College
Dr. Maykel's research centers on mind-body health, physical activity, and classroom disruptive behavior, with specialized focus on childhood obesity and wellness. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates school psychology with physical health outcomes, examining how mind-body interventions affect student behavior and academic performance. Current projects explore asthma management, cancer support systems, and obesity prevention in educational environments.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on school-based health interventions, particularly mind-body techniques for stress reduction and physical activity programs to improve on-task behavior. Her collaborative work with M.A. Bray dominates the publication record, addressing conditions like asthma and cancer through single-subject research designs.
No scientific awards were documented in available sources.
Dr. Maykel teaches core courses including ED 505 Advanced Psychology of Human Development, ED 534 Assessment of Emotional & Behavioral Disorders, and ED 820 Cognitive Assessment II. Her curriculum development focuses on clinical counseling theories and school psychology foundations. While student advising details are unavailable, her internship seminars (ED 715-723) indicate active mentorship of school psychology practitioners. Grant activity is not specified in current documentation.
Her research methodology prominently features single-subject experimental designs, particularly multiple-baseline approaches for testing mindfulness interventions with children experiencing co-occurring health conditions.
