Sheryl Anne Rozema, Ph.D.
Education
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Doctoral Degree, School Psychology, December 2003
Specialist Degree, School Psychology, December 1984
Masters Degree, Psychology, December 1984
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Coursework toward Masters and Specialist Degrees, School Psychology, 1981-82
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 1981
Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan
Certified School Psychologist, State of Michigan
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
School Psychologist:
Christian Learning Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2004 - present
Currently, completing psycho-educational evaluations and providing consultation to teachers, administrators and parents in the course of developing, implementing and monitoring educational programs for referred students. High school students anticipating progression to college or vocational placement are the primary referral group, resulting in an emphasis on developing self-awareness and self-advocacy skills for each individual. In addition, parent and teacher training are provided in both large and small group settings.
Psychologist:
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Grand Haven, Michigan, 2004 - 2007
Provided evaluation, consultation and behavior skills training to children and parents experiencing difficulty with a variety of childhood behavior disorders including attention problems, oppositional behavior, depression, anxiety, anger management, school failure, and adjustment problems, among others. Clients are seen individually and consultation is provided with school and medical professionals as needed.
Guest Lecturer, Department of Education:
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2004 - 2007
Taught graduate and undergraduate students who are seeking endorsement as teachers of the learning disabled. Courses taught include Learning Disabilities: Theory to Practice (EN 464/564), and Productive Interactions (EN 467/567).
School Psychologist:
Rockford Public Schools, Rockford, Michigan, 1984-2000
Completed psycho-educational evaluations, provided consultation to teachers and administrators, intervened with parents in the course of developing, implementing and monitoring intervention programs for high-incidence (e.g., learning disabilities, emotional impairments) and low-incidence impairments (e.g., mental impairments, autism). Participated in the development of the district’s Crisis Intervention Team; developed and implemented project “Open Doors,” an extensive assessment program designed to evaluate school readiness; participated in the development of the district’s Autistic Impaired program.
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1990-2000, Summer
Calhoun Intermediate School District, 1994-1995, Summer
Completed psycho-educational evaluations and parent interventions with primarily minority populations in the course of summer evaluation projects. The GRPS experience included work with “Project Intercept,” an early-find project to evaluate school readiness.
Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha , Nebraska
September 1, 2003-August 6, 2004
Completed a post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology emphasizing treatment of a wide range of childhood behavior, academic, and medical difficulties. Assessment, intervention, and consultation services are being provided to families, medical staff, and schools from urban/suburban primary care settings in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Papillion, Nebraska. Individual and group supervision was provided to a school psychology graduate student and to pre-doctoral interns.
July 2002-July 2003 (2000 hours)
Completed the 12-month, pre-doctoral internship requirement of the Ph.D. in School Psychology. Worked in a pediatric primary care setting, Hastings Children and Adolescent Clinic, provided diagnostics as well as individual and family therapy. Services were provided to children with a variety of disabilities and behavior difficulties (e.g., oppositional defiant disorder, disruptive behavior disorder, pervasive development disorder, ADHD, tic disorder, encopresis, enuresis, diabetes, feeding disorder, learning disability, sleep disturbance). Behavioral strategies, including Parent Child Interaction Therapy, were utilized. Supervised by licensed psychologists, Rachel Valleley, Ph.D., and Mark Shriver, Ph.D.
Central Clinic Pediatrics, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
2000-2001 Academic year (600 hours)
In completion of the School Psychology Advanced Practicum, participated in “well baby” checks, interviewed and provided consultation to parents and pediatricians. Full psycho-educational evaluations, behavior plans, parent training, school interventions, and monitoring of medication effects were provided to children referred for ADHD or other significant behavior, health, emotional, or learning difficulties. Supervised by Sandra Morgan, Ph.D., and B. Msibi, D.O.
Central Michigan University Psychology Training and Consultation Center, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
2000-2001 Academic year
Completed psycho-educational evaluations, developed and implemented behavior plans, conducted parent training, and consulted with community agencies under the supervision of Sandra Morgan, Ph.D.
Grand Haven Public Schools, Grand Haven, Michigan
1983-1984 Academic year (600 hours)
Completed psycho-educational evaluations within Kindergarten-12 public schools, designed and implemented behavior plans, consulted with parents and teachers, chaired Individual Educational Planning meetings. Under the supervision of School Psychologists, Ken Sturm and Walter Lesiak, Ph.D.
Central Michigan University
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2001-2002 Academic year
Designed syllabus, tests and projects, and independently taught 50 undergraduates in “Lifespan Development” (PSY 220).
Graduate Research Assistant, 2000-2001 Academic year
Assisted with analysis and interpreting data gathered for several projects including pediatric-school collaboration, disability awareness programs, assessment of children with visual impairments and math interventions studies. Supervisor: Sandra Morgan, Ph.D.
Valleley, R., Shriver, M., & Rozema, S. (2005). Using Brief Experiemental Assessment of
Reading Interventions for Identification and treatment of a Vocal Habit.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 129-133.
Rozema, S.A. (2003). “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Comparison of Behavior
Rating Scales.” Dissertation. Central Michigan University.
Rozema, S.A. (1984). “Home factors involved with Kindergarten reading readiness.”
Master’s thesis. Central Michigan University.
Rozema, S.A. (2007). Responsiveness to Intervention: History and Strategies for
Implementation. Session presentation for the Diocesan Institute Day; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. & Hoekseman, Jr., T.B. (2005). Depression and Anxiety: Emotional Factors
Affecting Students' Adjustment. Session presentation for the Christian Learning Center Network Biennial Conference; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S. & Polaha, J. (2004). Resistance to Appropriate Toileting in a 5-year-old
Female. Poster session presented at Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Convention; Boston, Massachusetts.
Valleley, R., Shriver, M., & Rozema, S. (2003). Phrase Error Correction on a Vocal
Habit While Reading. Poster session presented at Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Convention; San Francisco, California.
Morgan, S.C., Rozema, S.A., Neimeic, A. (2002). “Pediatrician’s Preference of School-
Based ADHD Diagnostic Report Format.” Presented at National Association of School psychologist Annual Convention; Chicago, Illinois.
Rozema, S.A. (2001). “School Psychologist in the Pediatrics Office.” Presented at the
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children State Conference; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. (2008). Anxiety in the Classroom and What to Do About It.
Inservice training for St. Thomas the Apostle School; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S. A. (2007). Response to Intervention.
Session presentation for Diocesan Institute Day; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. (2006). Intelligence Assessment: Issues and Practices.
Guest lecture for graduate class in Education at Calvin College; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S. A. (2005). Team Play: How to get the best from parents, physicians, clinicians.
Keynote address for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Summer Institute; Holland, Michigan.
Rozema, S. A. (2005). Strategies: How to handle behaviors in all their variations.
Session presentation for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Holland, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. (2004). “Case Management in Primary Care”
Presentation to pre-Doctoral interns. Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Nebraska
Fall 2003 Guest reviewer, School Psychology Review
Rozema, S.A. (1994). “Intelligence testing: Making IQ educationally relevant.”
Presentation to parent group at Lake Michigan Academy; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. (1991). “Programs and Paperwork: Parent’s guide to Special Education.”
Presentation to foster parent group at Bethany Christian Services; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. (1989). “Current issues in Attention Deficit Disorder.” Panel member,
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, Chapter 21 Annual Meeting; Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. (1986). “Making reading fun: Home factors involved in reading readiness.”
Presentation to parent group at Valley View Elementary; Rockford, Michigan.
Rozema, S.A. (1984). Review and evaluation of Parenting Skills, Second Edition.
Techniques: A Journal for Counseling and Remedial Education, 1(2), 97-100.
American Psychological Association, 2003-present
Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, 2003-2004
National Association of School Psychologists, 1988-present
Council for Exceptional Children, 1987-1999
International Dyslexia Association, 1997-1998
Michigan Association of School Psychologists, 1984-1993
Michigan Association of Learning Disabilities Educators, 1984-1988
Dissertation Research Grant, Central Michigan University, 2002-2004
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Central Michigan University, 2001-2002
Doctoral Fellowship Recipient, Central Michigan University, 2000-2001
Graduate Assistantship, Central Michigan University, 1983-1984
Area Representative, Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, 1991-1995
Nominee, “Special Educator of the Year,” Kent Intermediate School District Parent Advisory Committee, 1994
Representative, Michigan Department of Education, Special Education Professional Development Advisory Committee, 1987-1991
President, Chapter 21, Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, 1987-1988
Vice-President, Chapter 21, Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, 1986-1987
Selected Conferences and Professional Workshops
Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, 2003, 2004
Nebraska Psychological Association, 2002, 2003
National Association of School Psychologists, 2002, 1995, 1986, 1984
Michigan Association of School Psychologists, 1983 1991, 1989, 1985
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, 1988-2001
Council for Exceptional Children, International Conference; Atlanta, Georgia; 1996
Interdisciplinary Council on Development & Learning Disorders, International
Conference on Autism; McLean, Virginia, 1999
International Dyslexia Association, International Conference; San Francisco, California; 1997
“Pervasive Developmental Disorders—PDD/Autism;” Grand Rapids, Michigan; 1998
“The Defiant Child: A clinician’s program for parent training;” Mount Pleasant, Michigan; 1998
References
Douglas Bouman, Psy. S.
Director of Psychological Services
Christian Learning Center
2520 Eastern SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 245-8388
Randall Johnson, MA, LLP
Clinic Manager, Lakeshore Clinics
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
926 South Washington, Suite 210
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3780
Jodi Polaha, Ph.D.
Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation
University of Nebraska Medical Center
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450
(402) 559-6408
Mark Shriver, Ph.D.
Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation
University of Nebraska Medical Center
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450
(402) 559-6408
Rachel Valleley, Ph.D.
Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation
University of Nebraska Medical Center
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450
(402) 559-6408
Sharon Bradley-Johnson, Ed.D.
Sloan Hall 232
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
(989) 774-6480
Sandra Morgan, Ph.D.
Sloan Hall
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
(989) 774-6484