Consent-Based Performance Professors and Supervisors

Sean McCartherمشاهده پروفایل

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Rider UniversityUnited States

Sean McCarther serves as Associate Professor and Interim Chair in Rider University's Department of Performing Arts, where he coordinates Musical Theatre Voice instruction while functioning as stage combat choreographer and intimacy consultant. His pedagogical scope spans classical, musical theatre, and popular voice techniques alongside voice science and performer movement training. Dr. McCarther earned his Doctorate in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Indiana University with minors in music theory and movement/postural analysis, following a Master of Music emphasizing speech pathology from the same institution and a Bachelor of Music from Baylor University. His scholarly framework integrates vocal training with biomechanical analysis. Research centers on voice pedagogy innovation through movement-based performance methodology, exploring performance psychology, motor learning applications, and emotion regulation in theatrical contexts. He pioneers consent-driven frameworks for creating psychologically safe rehearsal environments, particularly regarding staged violence and intimacy. A certified advanced actor combatant through both the Society of American Fight Directors and Academy of Fight Directors Canada, he has choreographed productions including She Kills Monsters , Spring Awakening , Oklahoma , Polaroid Stories , and Hamlet . His Intimacy Directors and Coordinators certification informs safety protocols across Rider University's performance programs.

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Kryssi Staikidisمشاهده پروفایل

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Northern Illinois UniversityUnited States

Dr. Kryssi Staikidis serves as Professor in the School of Art and Design Education within Northern Illinois University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. Her leadership extends through elected roles in national art education organizations and editorial boards of eight major journals including Studies in Art Education and Visual Arts Research . Ed.D. in Art Education, Teachers College Columbia University (2004) M.F.A., Hunter College, New York City (1991) B.S. in Anthropology/Art History, Columbia University Her research centers on Indigenous Studies with focus on Maya Tz'utuhil artistic traditions, employing decolonizing methodologies where studio practice becomes research. Key themes include ethics of representation in collaborative ethnography, Indigenous knowledge sovereignty, and critical pedagogy. Her approach treats painting as collaborative knowledge production, exemplified by co-created works with Maya artists Paula Nicho Cúmez and Pedro Rafael Gonzalez Chavajay. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on Indigenous research sovereignty and decolonizing art education . Her work bridges visual art creation with academic scholarship, using collaborative painting as primary research method. Major publication trends show increasing emphasis on 'power with' leadership models and Maya pedagogical frameworks integrated into higher education. National Art Education Association National J. Eugene Grigsby Jr. Award (2015) National Art Education Association Western Region Higher Education Art Educator Award (2014) As an active mentor, her collaborative approach to doctoral education emphasizes relationship-centered learning, evidenced by her 2016 publication 'With relationship at the centre: Shared mentoring as a transformative experience'. Her leadership in editorial roles for major journals indicates substantial research activity and funding support for scholarly initiatives. Professional engagements include keynotes at Syracuse University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and University of Waikato in New Zealand.

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Meredith Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

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Rowan UniversityUnited States

Dr. Meredith Jones is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics. She maintains affiliations with the Alpert Medical School of Brown University through her post-doctoral training. Her research focuses on preventing health risk behaviors in adolescent and emerging adult relationships through the co-directed ASSeRT Lab. Education includes: Post-Doctoral Associate, Alpert Medical School of Brown University Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology, University of Denver M.A. in Clinical Child Psychology, University of Denver B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology, Brown University Her research examines dating violence, sexual violence prevention, sexual health interventions, and targeted programs for young mothers and student-athletes. Using mixed-methods approaches, she develops strategies to prevent HIV, STIs, unintended pregnancy, and interpersonal violence. Current projects focus on healthcare systems for young mothers and alcohol intervention frameworks. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on violence prevention mechanisms, with recent work (2020-2025) emphasizing predictive modeling of sexual aggression, intervention efficacy for vulnerable populations, alcohol-risk behavior links, and identity-based sexual health approaches. Methodological diversity spans quantitative analysis, qualitative assessment, and intervention development. Honors and awards: Assistant Editor, Emerging Adulthood SPR Early Career Professional Network Travel Award Frances R. Lax Award for Faculty Development Rowan Open Access Publishing Fund Award Faculty Center Junior Faculty Travel Fund Award As Principal Investigator, she leads multiple funded projects including NIH and foundation grants focused on violence prevention frameworks. The ASSeRT Lab provides extensive mentorship opportunities, supporting graduate theses and undergraduate research. Current grants include: Inclusive Healthcare for Young Mothers (NJ Health Foundation, 2025-2026) Graduate Student Alcohol Intervention (Psi Chi, 2024-2025) Dating Violence Prevention for Young Mothers (NIH, 2019-2023) The ASSeRT Lab conducts interdisciplinary research on aggression, substance use, and sexuality through collaborative faculty-student teams. Current initiatives examine consent frameworks, campus violence patterns, asexual community needs, and athlete-specific prevention programs.

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Annette Patricia Lareauمشاهده پروفایل

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Menlo CollegeUnited States

Annette Patricia Lareau is the Stanley I. Sheerr Professor and Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Professor in the Social Sciences in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences. A leading sociologist of education and family life, she has made significant contributions to understanding how social class shapes parenting practices and educational experiences. Previously, she held faculty positions at Temple University (1990-2005), the University of Maryland, College Park, and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and was a resident scholar at the Center for Advanced Study of Behavioral Sciences during 2005-2006. Lareau earned her B.A. in sociology from UC Santa Cruz in 1974, followed by her M.A. (1978) and Ph.D. (1984) in sociology from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on family-school relationships, the cultural logic of child rearing, and how residential decisions affect educational opportunities. She is best known for developing the influential concept of ‘concerted cultivation’ to describe middle-class parenting approaches that actively foster children’s talents through organized activities and direct intervention in institutions. Lareau’s publication record shows sustained scholarly impact, with her most recent work continuing to explore class, race, and educational inequality. Her research demonstrates how seemingly neutral educational practices can advantage children from certain class backgrounds through the transmission of cultural capital. The trajectory of her work reveals an evolving focus from parenting practices to broader structural issues of residential segregation and institutional access. Sociology of Education Award for Scholarship (American Sociological Association) for Home Advantage AESA Critic’s Choice award for Home Advantage Sociology of Culture Section Best Book Award for Unequal Childhoods William J. Goode Best Book Length Contribution to Family Sociology Award for Unequal Childhoods American Sociological Association Section on Children and Youth Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Award (2004) C. Wright Mills Award (2004) for Unequal Childhoods President of the American Sociological Association (2013-2014) Lareau has supervised numerous graduate students and mentored early-career scholars in sociology and education. Her ethnographic approach, emphasizing intensive family observation, has influenced methodological practices in qualitative research. She has received substantial research funding supporting her longitudinal studies of family life and educational inequality, particularly for her follow-up work tracing children from ‘Unequal Childhoods’ into adulthood. Lareau maintains active scholarly engagement through her ongoing research, participation in academic associations, and contributions to public discourse on educational inequality. Her work continues to shape policy discussions about reducing educational disparities through structural reforms rather than simply encouraging parental involvement.

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Amanda Watsonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of South AustraliaAustralia

Amanda Watson is a Research Fellow in Public Health at the University of South Australia's School of Allied Health & Human Performance. She holds a PhD from Deakin University (2019), a Master of Public Health from the University of Adelaide (2013), and a Bachelor of Education from the University of South Australia (2005). Her primary affiliation is with UniSA's City East Campus where she serves as a Research Degree Supervisor. Her research focuses on Indigenous child health, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's ear health through an NHMRC-funded project investigating healthcare pathways and wellbeing impacts. She also studies seasonal variations in children's activity patterns and dietary habits between school terms and holidays. Her work combines epidemiological analysis with community-engaged approaches to develop culturally safe health interventions. Watson's recent publications reveal strong emphasis on pediatric public health, with key themes including seasonal health behavior changes, Indigenous health equity, and community-based intervention design. Her methodology integrates mixed-methods research, longitudinal tracking, and participatory codesign approaches. As a former primary school teacher at Singapore's Canadian International School (2010-2012) and research assistant at Dental Health Services Victoria (2014), she brings practical education and clinical experience to her academic work. Her current NHMRC projects demonstrate sustained focus on translating research into actionable health strategies for vulnerable child populations.

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Arja Harilaمشاهده پروفایل

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Uppsala UniversitySweden

Professor Arja Harila is a distinguished researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Women's and Children's Health within the Faculty of Medicine, specializing in pediatric oncological and neurological research. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for children with cancer through comprehensive clinical studies. Her research interests span pediatric oncology , hematological malignancies , and childhood cancer survivorship , with particular emphasis on quality of life, educational outcomes, and treatment-related complications. Her investigations into acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and Hodgkin lymphoma have produced significant insights into drug responses, osteonecrosis, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and long-term survivorship issues. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on multinational collaborative research (particularly through Nordic consortia), registry-based epidemiological studies , and translational investigations bridging laboratory findings with clinical practice. Her work frequently addresses critical gaps in understanding treatment toxicities, survivorship challenges, and healthcare system factors affecting pediatric cancer patients. Professor Harila actively contributes to important ethical discussions in pediatric oncology, particularly regarding confidentiality in electronic health records and regulatory frameworks for adolescent patients. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with both clinical management challenges and broader psychosocial aspects of pediatric cancer care.

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