ECCAO wants to give parents/caregivers the opportunity to get to know a little more about the observers who may be in contact with your child. The following individuals are well trained and qualified by Dr. Michael Dwyer of Baldwin-Wallace College, the creator of this program. They are equipped with the skills and knowledge to observe your children in the classroom and to make observations within your home. These research assistants are all current or former students of Baldwin-Wallace College who are continually doing research in the area of child violence. Many have taken courses to delve deeper into this area of interest. All are committed to working on behalf of your children! For more information, please Contact Us.
Michael D. Dwyer, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology. He began his postsecondary education at Yale University’s Institute for Far Eastern Languages graduating with a certification in Chinese. Dr. Dwyer earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Houston, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Syracuse University. While at Syracuse he also took a concentration in Clinical Psychology. Postdoctorally, he completed his training through internships and fulfilling his supervised hours in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio. He is a licensed Counseling Psychologist with an active consultancy on behalf of children and adolescents in schools, treatment centers and detention centers. Recently, he spends most of his time training parents, teachers, psychology majors, detention officers, and others about the importance of early intervention as the best strategy for developing normal interpersonal skills in children.
Ashley Emmett- Research Coordinator
Year: Senior at Baldwin-Wallace College
Area of Interest: School Psychology
ECCAO Experience: 3 years
Amanda Meade- Research Coordinator
Year: Junior at Baldwin-Wallace College
Area of Interest: School Psychology
ECCAO Experience: 1 year
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