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MICHELINE S. MALOW, Ph.D.
Email: micheline.malow@mville.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D., City University of New York, The Graduate School and University
Center, 2001
Major: Educational Psychology
Specialization: School Psychology
Honors: University Scholarship and Fellowship recipient 1994 & 1995
Dissertation Topic: The Influence of Siblings and Close Friendships on Early
Adolescent Cigarette and Alcohol Expectancies
M.S. Ed. & Professional Diploma in School Psychology, The City
University of New York, Queens College, 1998
Major: School Psychology
Permanent Certification: School Psychologist
Honors: Corrine J. Weithorn Scholarship, 1994-1995
B. S., Michigan State University, 1981
Major: Retailing and Marketing of Clothing and Textiles.
Honors: College of Human Ecology Award for Academic
Scholarship, 1979 &1980
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HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE
July 2006 – Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York
Present
Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, SOE
Teaching: Graduate level courses in Foundations of Special Education,
Research in Special Education, and Child Development.
Responsibilities: Department co-chair, Faculty liaison for the Council for
Exceptional Children (CEC), Student advisement, SOE committee work,
Manhattanville College committee work, and professional development.
Sept. 2001- Queens College, The City University of New York, Flushing,
June 2006 New York
Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood
Education.
Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate level courses in Child Development,
Psychology of Exceptional Children, and Educational Research.
Responsibilities: Student advisement, EECE Alumni Newsletter editor, and
Teaching Fellow program liaison.
Jan. 2000 - Queens College, The City University of New York
July 2001
Flushing, New York;
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood
Education.
Teaching: Graduate level courses in Child Development, Psychology of
Exceptional Children, and Educational Psychology.
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Sept. 1997- Queens College, The City University of New York
Dec. 2000 Flushing, New York;
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate level courses in Child Development,
and Psychology of Exceptional Children.
Sept. 1996- Queens College, The City University of New York
Dec. 2000 Flushing, New York;
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Secondary Education and Youth Services.
Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate level courses in Educational
Psychology.
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RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2008Present
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Hartsdale, New York
NYS Licensed Psychologist / Learning and Evaluation Center Consultant
Responsibilities: Psycho-educational assessment coordinator, supervision of
doctoral fellows, externs and learning center staff in testing rotation. Provide
and supervise psycho-educational, psychological, and developmental
assessments to individuals with disabilities, and specialized learning and
behavioral needs.
July 1998Sept. 2005
Hospital Clinic Home Center Instructional Corporation
Brooklyn, New York;
School Psychologist / Consultant.
Responsibilities: Conduct intellectual and social assessments, social history
interviews, play therapy with children, behavioral observations, and
consultation with teachers, parents and community agencies.
April 1995June 2000
Research Foundation of the City University of New York,
Queens College, Flushing, New York;
Research Assistant; Teen Attitude Study.
Responsibilities: Worked on longitudinal research project. Duties included
literature research, administering surveys in schools, compiling data and
statistical analysis, presentations at professional conferences.
Sept. 1997- Hospital Clinic Home Center Instructional Corporation
June 1998 Brooklyn, New York;
School Psychology Doctoral Intern.
Responsibilities: Worked as a school psychology intern under the
supervision of the clinical director. Performed intellectual assessments,
social history interviews, conducted parent groups, provided play therapy
sessions, consulted with teachers and parents, and participated in individual
and group supervision.
Feb. 1997 - The Graduate School and University Center, C.U.N.Y.
May 1997
Bellevue Hospital, New York, N.Y.;
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Practicum Experience.
Responsibilities: Assisted school psychologist in intellectual and
psychological assessment and consultations with teachers.
Sept.1996Dec. 1996
The Graduate School and University Center, C.U.N.Y.
Ossining School District, Ossining, New York;
Practicum Experience
Responsibilities: Assisted school psychologist in behavioral observations,
curriculum based assessment data collection, student counseling –
individual and groups, and conducting psycho-educational assessments.
Feb. 1996June 1996
The International High School Consultation Project
Long Island City, New York;
Educational Consultant, Queens College, C.U.N.Y.
Responsibilities: Provided supervised consultative services to student and
high school teachers. Worked collaboratively with a young adult on
assessment, interventions and tutoring.
Feb. 1996May 1996
Queens College, C.U.N.Y.
Elmont School District, Elmont, New York;
Practicum Experience,
Responsibilities: Conducted a triennial evaluation for presentation to the
school district’s Committee on Special Education under the supervision of
the school psychologist.
Sept. 1994- Queens College, C.U.N.Y.
Dec. 1994 Glen Head School District, Glen Head, New York;
Practicum Experience, Queens College, C.U.N.Y.
Responsibilities: Assisted school psychologist in academic and intellectual
assessments, student counseling and consultations with parents and
teachers.
May 1988Feb. 1992
Madison York Residence for Seniors
Rego Park, New York;
Activities Assistant. Volunteer
Responsibilities: Assisted activities director with recreational and artistic
programming for ambulatory senior residents.
Oct. 1991June 1992
Schneider's Children's Hospital, L.I.J.M.C.
Floral Park, New York;
Special Education Tutor. Volunteer
Responsibilities: Tutored learning disabled children in the Department of
Child Psychiatry.
June 1990- Montessori Academy of New York
Dec. 1991 Elmhurst, New York;
Teacher’s Aide. Volunteer
Responsibilities: Assisted in a nursery classroom as a teacher's aide.
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PUBLICATIONS
Book
Johnson, P., & Malow-Iroff, M.S. (2008). Adolescents and Risk. Making Sense of
Adolescent Psychology. Praeger Publishing, Greenwood Press: Ct.
Journal Articles – Peer Reviewed
Bisland, B.M., O’Connor, E., & Malow, M. (2013). Perspectives. practices and constraints
in social studies instruction: A case study of alternatively certified elementary
teachers. The International Journal of Social Education, 24 (2), 117-144.
Malow, M.S., Krute, L., & Wepner, S. (2012). Using student feedback to examine teacher
education programs. Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning, 7(1), 1 – 14.
O'Connor, E.A., Malow, M.S., & Bisland, B.M. (2011). Mentorship and instruction
received during training: Experiences and views of alternatively certified teachers.
Educational Review, 63(2), 219-232.
Malow, M.S., & Lombardo, M.H. (2011). Reflection and connection in the art classroom:
Bridging theory and practice. Insights on Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing
Theories to Validated Practices, 8(1), 83-93.
Malow, M.S., Gomez, D.W., Austin, V.L, & Barowsky, E.I. (2011). Teacher efficacy:
Perceptions of secondary students with emotional and behavioral disorders and
concomitant learning problems. Insights on Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing
Theories to Validated Practices, 8(1), 21-36.
Austin, V., Malow, M., Gomez, D., Barowsky, E. (2011). Effective teacher behaviors
evident in successful teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Winter 2011,
Available from http://www.naset.org
Malow-Iroff, M. S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B. M. (2007). Intention to return: Alternatively
certified teachers’ support, ideology and efficacy. Teacher Development, 11, 263275.
Johnson, P., & Malow-Iroff, M. (2007). The impact of drug abuse on poor and minority
families and children. The Journal of Drug Addiction, Education, and Eradication.
2, (3-4), 329 - 342.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2006). Cross-sex best friendship influences on early adolescent
substance use expectancies and behaviors. The Journal of Psychology, 140, 209 227.
Chapters in Edited Books
Berte, B, Malow, M.S., & Gomez, D.W. (2013). Warm demander pedagogy: Managing
behavior through the 3R’s of insistence. In Honigsfeld, A. & Cohan, A. (Eds.),
Breaking the Mold of Classroom Management: What Educators Should Know and
Do to Enable Student Success. NY, New York: Rowman and Littlefield.
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Malow-Iroff, M. S., Benhar, M., & Martin, S. (2007). Educational reform and the child with
disabilities. In Johnson, H. L. & Salz, A. (Eds.), What is Authentic Educational
Reform? Pushing Against the Compassionate Conservative Agenda. (pp.71 – 85).
N.Y., New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Johnson, P., & Malow-Iroff, M. (2006). The impact of drug abuse on poor and minority
families and children. In Metrosa, E.V. (Ed). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health
and Healthcare (pp.205-218). N.Y., New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Johnson, H. (2005). Health and parenting issues in childhood and
adolescence. In Farenga, S.J., & Ness, D. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Education and
Human Development (Vol. 3, pp. 867-902). Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe.
Published Conference Proceedings
Malow-Iroff, M.S., & Stuerwalt, K. (2008). What aesthetic education practices can
contribute to the education of students with special needs in an inclusive setting.
Available from: http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/Education/conference.html
On-line Professional Educator Articles
Malow, M. (2014, September). Mindfulness for Teachers. Strategies for Successful
Learning, 8(1), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ educators/strategies-for-successful-learning/
Malow, M. (2014, February). The importance of a comprehensive special education
evaluation. Strategies for Successful Learning, 7(2), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ educators/strategies-for-successful-learning/
Malow, M. (2013, September). Learning disabilities and the DSM V. Strategies for
Successful Learning, 7(1), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ educators/strategies-for-successful-learning/
Malow, M. (2013, February). Warm demander pedagogy: Reaching students through
caring and insistence. Strategies for Successful Learning, 6(2), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ educators/strategies-for-successful-learning/
Malow, M. (2012, September). Using the teaching pyramid as an instructional guide for
the development of social competence. Strategies for Successful Learning, 6(1),
Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ educators/strategies-for-successful-learning/
Malow, M. (2012, April). Managing children’s interactions to reduce aggressive behavior.
Strategies for Successful Learning, 5(4), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ educators/strategies-for-successful-learning/
Malow, M. (2012, February). Self-discipline: The developmental seeds of pro-social
behavior. Strategies for Successful Learning, 5(3), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ educators/strategies-for-successful-learning/
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Malow, M. (2011, December). Structuring the environment to promote social
competence. Strategies for Successful Learning, 5(2), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html
Malow, M. (2011, September). Social competence and children. Strategies for Successful
Learning, 5(1), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v5/SSL01-11_malow.html
Malow, M. (2011, March). Aesthetic education: Benefits for children with learning
disabilities. Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(4), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html
Malow, M. (2011,January). Reflection and connection in the art classroom.
Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(3), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html
Malow, M. (2010, November). The illusive joke: The comprehension of humor in children
with Learning Disabilities. Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(2), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-10_malow.html
Malow, M. (2010, September). The benefit of high quality teacher-child relationships.
Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(1), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html
Malow, M. (2010, March). Book Review. Reading Disabilities: Beating the Odds. By
Howard Margolis and Gary G. Brannigan, 2009, New Jersey: Reading 2008 and
Beyond, 301 pages. Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(4), Available from
http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v3/SSL01-11_malow.html
Malow, M. (2010, January). Increasing socialization in school settings with group therapy.
Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(3), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL01-10_malow.html
Malow, M. (2009, November). Friendship characteristics and students with learning
disabilities. Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(2), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL11-09_html
Malow, M. (2009, September). Facilitating social interactions with classroom environment.
Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(1), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL09-09_html
Malow, M. (2009, May). Structuring classrooms to create social supports. Strategies for
Successful Learning, 2(5), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL05-09_html
Malow, M. (2009, March). Home-school connections. Strategies for Successful Learning,
2(4), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL0309_html
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Malow, M. (2009, February). Social skills interventions in inclusive classrooms. Strategies
for Successful Learning, 2(3), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL02-09_html
Malow, M. (2008, December). Non-verbal Learning Disorders and social-skill difficulty.
Strategies for Successful Learning, 2(2), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL12-08_html
Malow, M. (2008, September). The responsive classroom approach. Strategies for
Successful Learning, 2(1), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL09-08_html
Malow, M. (2008, April). School-wide positive behavioral supports. Strategies for
Successful Learning, 1(5), Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL04-08_html
Malow, M. (2008, March). A model for teaching social skills in the classroom. Strategies
for Successful Learning, 1(4). Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL03-08_html
Malow, M. (2008, February). Communication and language processing skills. Strategies
for Successful Learning, 1(3). Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL02-08_html
Malow, M. (2008,January). Why do my learning disabilities impact on my social
relationships? Strategies for Successful Learning, 1(2). Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL01-08_html
Malow, M. (2007, September/October). Developing friendships:What’s necessary.
Strategies for Successful Learning, 1(1). Available from
http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL-07_html
Other Publications
Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O'Connor, E.A. (2009). Beliefs and Issues in Social
Studies Instructional Practices: A Case Study of Alternatively Certified Elementary
Teachers. Eric Document Reproduction Service No.ED507406, available from
eric.ed.gov.
Akiba, D. Malow-Iroff, M. & Rukenstein, A. (2006). The roles of extracurricular activities in
the lives of children in theater: A school based contextual analysis. ERIC Document
Reproduction Service No. ED491466, available from eric.ed.gov
Malow-Iroff, M.S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2006). Alternatively certified teachers:
Efficacy beliefs and ideology. ERIC Document Reproduction Service
No.ED490453, available from eric.ed.gov.
Malow-Iroff, M.S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2006). Pupil control and teacher efficacy
in a group of alternative certification teachers in New York City. ERIC Document
Reproduction Service No.ED490204, available from eric.ed.gov.
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Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2006). Developmental changes in friendship alliance and its impact on
early adolescent cigarette and alcohol expectancies and use. PSC CUNY 34 Grant
Report. Queens College – CUNY, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood
Education. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED490542, available from
eric.ed.gov.
Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. (2006). Social studies instructional
practices among alternatively certified elementary teachers: The New York City
Teaching Fellows. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED490673, available
from eric.ed.gov.
Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. (2006). Instructional practices
among alternatively certified elementary teachers. ERIC Document Reproduction
Service No.ED491550, available from eric.ed.gov.
Malow-Iroff, M.S. (Ed.). (2004-2005; 2003-2004; 2002-2003). The EECE Newsletter.
(Available from the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department, CUNYQueens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, New York, 11367).
Malow-Iroff, M.S. (2003). Early adolescent cross-gender friendship influences of
substance use expectancies and behaviors. PSC CUNY 33 Grant Report.
Flushing, New York: CUNY- Queens College, Department of Elementary and Early
Childhood Education. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED477923,
available from eric.ed.gov.
Grant Funded Research
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2005 - June 2006). Friendship Formation in a Special Education
Preschool. PSC CUNY 36 Funded Grant (Second round of PSC support).
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2004 - June 2005). Friendship Formation in a Special Education
Preschool. PSC CUNY 35 Funded Grant.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2003 – June 2004). Developmental Changes in Friendship
Alliance and it’s Impact on Early Adolescent Cigarette and Alcohol Expectancies
and Use. PSC CUNY 34 Funded Grant.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2002 – June 2003). Early Adolescent Cross-Gender Friendship
Influences on Substance Use Expectancies and Behaviors. PSC CUNY 33 Funded
Grant.
Unfunded Research
Weppner, S.,Krute, L.,& Malow, M.(2008- 2015). Manhattanville Student Exit Survey.
Unsponsored longitudinal research project.
Austin, V., Barowsky, E., Malow, M.S., & Gomez, D. (2008 – 2009). An Investigation of
Effective Teacher Behaviors for Teachers of Students with Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders. Unsponsored research investigation.
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Malow-Iroff, M.S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B. (2003-2006). The Teaching Fellow’s Exit
Survey. Unsponsored longitudinal research investigation.
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PAPER, POSTER, & WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
International
Austin, V., & Malow, M. (2012, September 30). Special education in a residential
school:Four decades of change in behavioral interventions. Paper presented at the
2012 International Child and Adolescent Conference XVI of the Behavior Institute
for Children and Adolescents. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Austin, V., & Malow, M. (2010, November). The concomitance of learning and behavior
problems: An investigation of frequency, typology, and effective interventions.
Paper presented at the XV International Child and Adolescent Conference,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Malow, M. (2010, October). Teaching social and emotional skills through books.
Presentation at the 19th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Fairfield,
New Jersey.
Malow, M.S. (2009, October). Successfully advocating for your child. Workshop presented
at the 18th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington,
Massachusetts.
Malow, M.S., Austin, V., Gomez, D., & Barowsky, E. (2009, October). Classroom
management fundamentals for teachers: Foundations to applications for
elementary and secondary educators. Full day workshop presented at the 18th
Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts.
Austin, V., Malow, M., Barowsky, E., & Gomez, D. (2009, September). Report on an
investigation of effective teacher behaviors for teachers of students with emotional
and behavioral disorders. Paper presented at the 8th Biennial International
Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. Denver, Colorado.
Malow, M.S. (2008, November). Preparing parents to address common social skills
difficulties in children. Workshop presented at the 17th Annual World Congress on
Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts.
Malow, M.S. (2008, June). Mental health progression: From adolescence to young
adulthood. Panel paper presentation at the Jean Piaget Society Conference,
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Malow, M.S. (2007, November). Encouraging friendships in an inclusive school setting:
Tools for teachers. Paper presented at the 16th Annual World Congress on
Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts.
Malow, M.S. (2007, November). Teaching social skills at home: What parents can do to
help their children develop healthy friendships. Paper presented at the 16 th Annual
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World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts.
Malow, M.S. (2006, October). Aesthetic education and the learning disabled child: The
encouragement of healthy risk taking behavior in the classroom. Paper presented
at the 15th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington,
Massachusetts.
National
Austin, V., Josephs, N., Malow, M., & Ecker, A. (2014, October 24). Working towards the
Summit: Challenges of PBIS implementation in a residential facility for youth with
challenging behaviors. Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders
Conference 2014, Tempe Arizona.
Josephs, N., Austin, V., Malow, M., & Ecker, A. (2014, October 24). Does gender matter?
Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference 2014,
Tempe, Arizona.
Austin, V., & Malow, M. (2013, September 28). Working with the little foxes: School
violence, why it happens and what we can do about it. Paper presented at the
Annual Conference for Children with Behavioral Disorders. Chicago, Illlinois.
Barowsky, E., Austin, V., Malow, M. & Josephs, N. (2013, May 24). Addressing
internalizing and externalizing behaviors that co-occur with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder in an educational setting. Poster presented at the 25 th Annual
Convention of the Association of Psychological Science. Washington, D.C.
Austin, V., Barowsky, E. Malow, M.S., & Gomez, D. (2012, May). New insights and
applications relative to students with emotional and behavioral disorders who
present with concomitant learning problems. Poster presented at the 24th Annual
Convention of the Association of Psychological Science. Chicago, Illinois.
Bisland, B.M., Malow, M.S., & O’Connor, E.A. (2009, November). Beliefs and issues in
social studies instructional practices: A study of alternatively certified elementary
teachers. Paper presented at the College and University Faculty Assembly of the
National Council for the Social Studies, Atlanta, GA.
Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. A. (2006, April). Instructional practices
among alternatively certified elementary teachers. Paper presented at the American
Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2006, March). Early adolescent alliance and its influence on cigarette
and alcohol intentions. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for
Research on Adolescence, San Francisco, CA.
Bisland, B., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. (2005, November). Social studies
instructional practices among alternatively certified elementary teachers. Paper
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presented at the College and University Faculty Association of the National Council
for the Social Studies, Kansas City, Missouri.
O’Connor, E., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Bisland, B.M. (2005, April). An alternate route to
teaching certification: New York City Teaching Fellows’ exit investigation. Paper
presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Convention,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Malow-Iroff, M. S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2004, July). Alternatively certified
teachers: Efficacy beliefs and ideology. Poster presented at the 112th Annual
Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Malow-Iroff, M. S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2004, April). Pupil control and teacher
efficacy in a group of alternative certification teachers in New York City. Paper
presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Convention,
San Diego, CA.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2004, March). The impact of best friendship alliances on early
adolescent cigarette and alcohol expectancies and use. Poster session presented
at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore,
Maryland.
Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Saxman, L. (2002, April). Cross-gender friendships and early
adolescent cigarette and alcohol use. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of
the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2001, April). Developmental changes in early adolescent cigarette and
alcohol expectancies. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for
Research on Child Development, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Saxman, L. (2000, March). Best friend and gender influences on
pre-adolescent cigarette and alcohol expectancies. Poster presented at the
biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, Illinois.
Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Saxman, L. (1999, April). The influence of close relationships on
cigarette and alcohol expectancies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Orthopsychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
Regional
Malow, M.S. (2014, October 31). Mindfulness. What is it and how does it apply to teaching
practices. Paper presented at the state conference for the Council for Exceptional
Children. Syracuse, New York.
Malow, M.S., Krute, L. & Wepner, S. (2013, November). Using student surveys to improve
program effectiveness. Paper presented at the state conference for the Council for
Exceptional Children. Huntington, New York.
Berte, B., & Malow, M.S. (2012, November 2). Warm demander pedagogy. Paper
presented at the state conference for the Council for Exceptional Children.
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Saratoga Springs, New York.
Malow, M.S. (2012, October 26). PBS, a skills based approach: Using dialectical behavior
therapy as a model for teaching positive behavioral support skills. Workshop
presented at the Learning Disabilities Worldwide Annual Conference, Hofstra
University, Long Island, New York.
Malow, M.S. (2012, June). Special Education: Definition and Process. Opening remarks
at the CSI Parent Program: Special Services in Schools. Manhattanville College,
Purchase, NY.
Malow, M.S., & Gomez, D. (2012, June). Spotlight on special education: Manhattanville
College. Presentation at Alumni Weekend. Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY.
Malow, M.S. (2011, November 8). PBS: A behavioral approach to compliment RTI.
Workshop presented at the Bridgehampton Union Free School District, Learning
Disabilities Worldwide Conference, Bridgehampton, New York.
Gomez, D., Lang, D., Malow, M., & Soodak, L. (2011, April 8). Found in translation:
Understanding student behavior. Workshop presented at the CSI Educational
Conference, Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York.
Malow, M. (2010, December). The dog ate my homework: Homework success for students
with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Workshop presented at the Autism Family Center,
White Plains, New York.
Looney, J., Black, J., Kelly, M., Malow, M., Schreier, L., Soodak, L, Tietze, D., & Weiner,
R. (2010, October). Supporting students with disabilities: How to engage liberal arts
faculty. Presentation at the state wide fall conference NYS Task Force on Quality
Inclusive Schooling, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Malow, M. & Benhar, M.D. (2010, March 19). Behavior management training for teaching
assistants. Ben Franklin Elementary School, Lakeland Central School District,
Yorktown Heights, New York.
Malow, M. & Benhar, M.D. (2010, March 19). Developing student's social skills for
teachers. Walter Panas High School, Lakeland Central School District, Cortland
Manor, New York.
Malow, M., Austin, V., & Gomez, D. (2009, April). Inclusive field experiences. Presentation
at the state wide fall conference NYS Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling,
Albany, New York.
Barowsky, E., Austin, V., Malow, M., Gomez, D., & Sadoff, S. (2009, March). Classroom
Management: A Preventive Approach. Workshop for Teacher Aides, Mamaroneck
School District, Mamaroneck, New York.
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Austin, V., Malow, M., & Barowsky, E. (2008, November). Classroom management and
students with learning and behavior problems: In the age of zero tolerance policies
and the one-size fits all philosophy. Paper presented at the One Voice North
Eastern Region Conference, The One Voice Institute of Elemental Ethics and
Education, Tarrytown, New York.
McIntyre, T., Barowsky, E., Austin, V., Gomez, D., & Malow, M. (2008, November).
Classroom Management: A Preventive Approach. Workshop for Teacher Aides,
Mamaroneck School District, Mamaroneck, New York.
Malow-Iroff, M.S., & Stuerwalt, K. (2007, March). What aesthetic education contributes
to classroom motivation for students with learning disabilities. Paper presented
at the Equity Studies Research Center conference on Aesthetic Education:
Expanding Notions of Excellence in K-18 Learning Communities. Queens
College-CUNY, Flushing, New York.
Malow-Iroff, M.S. (2006, February). What can we learn from populations with special
needs: What aesthetic education strategies will best serve us in our work as
teaching artists? Lincoln Center Institute Enchanting Evening, Teaching Artist
Professional Development Workshop. New York City, New York.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2004, December). Issues influencing the retention of beginning urban
teachers: The New York City Teaching Fellows. Paper presented at the CUNYGraduate Center conference on Emerging Scholarship in Urban Education, New
York City, New York.
Malow-Iroff, M. S., Benhar, M., & Martin, S. (2004, October). Educational reform and the
child with disabilities. Workshop presented at the CUNY- Queens College
conference on Authentic Educational Reform: Teachers and Parents Speak Out,
Flushing, New York.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2003, November). Attachment formation in a special education
preschool classroom. Teacher In service. Hospital Clinic Home Care Instructional
Corporation, Brooklyn, New York.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2001, November). Developing self-esteem in a special education
preschool classroom. Teacher In service. Hospital Clinic Home Care Instructional
Corporation, Brooklyn, New York.
Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2000, October). Influence of best friends on early adolescent
substance use. Paper presented at the Lawrence/Woodmere Parent Teacher
Association monthly meeting.
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SERVICE
Manhattanville College
 Committee on Assessment of Student Learning (elected member 2012-2015; Chair
2013-2015).
 Institutional Review Board (member – appointed by Provost 2009; 2009 – Present).
 Faculty Review Committee (elected member 2012-2015; Chair 2014-2015).
 Academic Policy Committee (elected member 2009-2012, Secretary 2010-2012).
 Academic Integrity Assessment Committee, Spring 2011 - Present
 Committee on Assessment of Student Learning (appointed member – (9/20096/2010).
 AAC&U Conference attendance, General Education and Assessment: Maintaining
Momentum, Achieving New Priorities, February 18-20, 2010, Seattle Washington.
 APC representative on General Education Sub-committee, 2009.
 Board of Academic Standards committee (appointed member 2006-2009).
School of Education
 Graduate Academic Standards Committee, (2008-2015).
 School of Education IRB representative, (2009 – Present).
 Faculty Liaison Manhattanville College Student Chapter of Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC) - Chapter Organizer and Representative (2006-Present).
 Special Education Advisement.
 Special Education Exam Review
 School of Education Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee (RAPT)
(2009- 2011).
 Hudson-Region Higher Education Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling, SOE
Representative, (2006- 2012).
 Manhattanville College School of Education Changing Suburbs Institute Hispanic
Parents Leadership Conference panel participant and supporter, May 2009, June
2010, April 2011, June 2012).
 SOE Research Committee, (2009 – 2013).
 School of Education Search Committee member, (Literacy spring 2008).
 School of Education Search Committee member, Special Education and TESOL
(fall 2006 - summer 2007).
 School of Education Student Achievement Research Committee, (spring 2007 –
2008).
 School of Education Success Stories focus group facilitator, (spring 2008).
 School of Education Arts in Education committee and survey development, (spring
2008).
 School of Education Writing Assessment Review,( 2006-2009).
 School of Education Faculty Retreat planning Committee,(spring 2007).
 School of Education NCATE Planning and Assessment Committee 2007
 School of Education Open House Special Education Representative
Profession
 Guest editor themed issue, Insights on Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing
Theories to Validated Practices, March 2016 edition
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Blythedale School Board Member (appointed May 2014- 2019).
Co-editor and writer, Strategies for Successful Learning, 2009-2015. Learning
Disabilities Worldwide on-line teacher publication.
 Guest editor themed issue, Insights on Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing
Theories to Validated Practices, March 2011 edition.
 Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Executive Board Member (2010 – Present).
 Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Research on Adolescence. 2009, 2010.
 NYSHESC (New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems
Change) Task Force member 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
 Learning Disabilities Worldwide Executive Board member, secretary, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011.
 Learning Disabilities Worldwide Conference Program Committee, 2008, 2009,
2010.
 Society for Research on Adolescence conference proposal peer review volunteer,
2008.
 Guest speaker on local radio show, Nora’s Neighbors – “What parents can do to
alleviate back to school difficulties.”, September 4, 2008, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Nora
Murphy – Host, WVOX: New Rochelle, New York.
 Kappa Delta Pi Special Education Panel presentation organizer, 2007.
 American Educational Research Association Conference Proposal Peer Review,
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.
 CUNY Graduate Center Alumni Panel, 2006.
 Reviewer, Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 2005.
 Video Development Consultant for Child Development: Observation Video (working
title). McGraw-Hill Higher Education, NY, NY. (June 2004).
 Editorial Consultant for Belsky, J., Experiencing the Life Span. Worth Publishers,
NY, NY. Chapter Reviews: Chapter 10, Adolescence 2: The Cognitive and SocioEmotional Dimensions, (March 2004). Chapter 7, Socio-emotional Development,
(May 2004).
 Chapter Review (November 2002). The School Years: Biosocial Development.
From Berger, K.S., The Developing Person Through the Life Span. Worth
Publishers, NY, NY.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW)
New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA)
American Psychological Association (APA)