Susan Jarmuz-Smith

Susan Jarmuz-Smith, MS, BCBA

Assistant Lecturer

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Location

Decary Hall 353
Biddeford Campus
Eligible for Student Opportunities

I am honored to begin my fourth year at UNE in the Department of Psychology. I have a MS in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and am a doctoral candidate in School Psychology.

My life changed directions in 2004 from a career in engineering to a career in psychology. That year my first child was born needing significant support and my full attention. While raising him (and his sister), I took classes in behavioral psychology at a local university to learn how to better support my son's unique needs. Now, he is a thriving young man and I am teaching about what I've learned and lived!

Having a child with special needs is both rewarding and difficult. My passion is to increase our understanding of the dynamics families face when supporting a child with special needs so we can develop and implement interventions that help children reach their maximum potential.  These interventions include technology-based ones that help to bridge the gap between home and school.

Review my Curriculum Vitae for more information about my work (updated November 2014).

Credentials

Education

PsyD Candidate, School Psychology
University of Southern Maine
2015
MS, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Southern Maine
2011
BS, Electrical Engineering Concentration in Computer Engineering
University of Southern Maine
2001

Clinical Affiliations

Brunswick School Department (Brunswick, Maine)

Board Certifications and Licenses

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA #1-14-15201)

Post-Doctoral Training

, PREPaRE School Crisis Workshops 1 & 2 Trainer
(, )

, SWIS & CICO-SWIS Facilitator; PBIS Coach
(, )

, Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
(, )

, Educational Technician III
(, )

Research

Current research

  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Giguere, B., & Dechene, K. (Submitted to IRB for Review). Relationship among student satisfaction, student performance, and use of guided notes.
  • Fong, E., Dogan, R., & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (Gathering data). The behavior analyst and cultural competency. University of New England IRB # 101414-010.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (Gathering Data). The effects of a high-technology implementation of activity scheduling. (Brunswick School Department). University of Southern Maine IRB # 14-05-351
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Bartlett, C., Brown, R. (Drafting article). Exploration of stress and functioning in families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Vista School, Hershey, Pennsylvania). University of Southern Maine IRB # 12-09-047
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Bartlett, C., Andren, K. & Brown-Chidsey, R. (Drafting article). Exploration of stress and functioning in families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Maine Medical Center IRB #3948; University of Southern Maine IRB #102411-24
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Pelletier, K., & Brown-Chidsey, R. (2012). Defining an architecture for family-school partnering in Maine. University of Southern Maine IRB #010412-01
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Kiburis, A., Bickford, R., & Brown-Chidsey, R. (2010). Teaching technology-based organizational skills to the learners of today. University of Southern Maine IRB #102610-13

Selected publications

BOOKS

  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Watson, L. (Developing Proposal). Supporting Student Behavior in the Classroom. Guilford Press: New York, NY.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Pfohl, W. & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). Best Practices in Technology. In Alex Thomas and Patti Harrison (Eds.), Best Practices in School Psychology VI.
  • Cummings, J. & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). Best Practices in Continuing Education and Professional Development. In Alex Thomas and Patti Harrison (Eds.), Best Practices in School Psychology VI.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (In press). Using Technology Responsibly in School Safety Planning and Response.
  • MacLennan, M., Jarmuz-Smith, S., & Fotter, H. (In review). Maine School Psychologist Evaluation System.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2013). Using Data Collection to Evaluate Student Outcomes (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 42(3). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Song, S., Smith, A., Cumming, J., & Harrison, P. (2012). School psychology: Creating our future(s) action-planning handbook. Available at http://www.indiana.edu/~futures.
  • Smith, S. (2010). Distress and hope in families raising children with special needs. Counseling Today, 53(1), 54-56.

GENERAL PUBLICATION ARTICLES

  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). Gamification: Student Motivation or Educational Mischief? (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 43(4). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). You’re Always on my Mind: Student Record Safety in the Cloud. (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 43(3). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). It’s Time to Make Peace With Social Media (If You Haven’t Already). (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 43(2). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). Bring Your Own Devices: Friend or Foe? (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 43(1). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). High Tech Tools for Presentations and Meetings (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 42(8). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). Video Tools in the Read World (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 42(6). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Cummings, J & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2014). School Psychology Web-sites (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 42(5). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2013). Collaboration and the Cloud (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 42(4). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2013). Quick Fixes You Can Do Right Now (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 42(2). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2013). School Psychologists’ Top Eight Bad Tech Habits (Practical Tech column). The Communiqué, 42(1). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Harrison, P., & Cummings, J. (2012). The 2012 school psychology Futures Conference: Accomplishments and next steps. Published in both Communiqué and School Psychology Review.
  • Cummings, J. A., Harrison, P. L., & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). 2012 School Psychology Futures Conference: Time to register as a group host site or individual attendee. The Communiqué, 41(1). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). Welcome to Mobile App Reviews. The Communiqué, 41(1). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). Review of: Raising resilient children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for helping them maximize their strengths, cope with adversity, and develop a social mindset. Counseling Today, 55(1), 25.
  • Cummings, J. A., Harrison, P. L., & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). School psychology futures conference to be held online in fall 2012. The Communiqué, 40(7). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Cooper, J. & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). Students make their mark in the city of brotherly love: Perspectives on NASP 2012. The Communiqué, 40(7). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Cummings, J. A., Harrison, P. L., & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). School psychology futures conference to be held online in fall 2012. The School Psychologist, 66(2). Washington, DC: APA Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). The 2012 school psychology futures update conference. MASP Matters: Maine Association of School Psychology Newsletter, 23(1), 3.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). Building family-school partnerships: Review of the power of family-school partnerships. The Communiqué, 40(5). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). Finding the balance between technology and children: Personal and professional experiences.  The National Psychologist, 21(1), 19.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2011). Effectiveness and Efficiencies of Educational Service Agencies.  White paper compiled for Maine’s Education Commissioner Bowen.  Retrieved from: http://usm.maine.edu/smart/files/Maine_ESA_white_paper.pdf.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2011). Making connections: School psychology awareness week 2011. The Communiqué, 40(2). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2011). Parent involvement in education. The Communiqué, 39(8). Washington, DC: NASP Publications.
  • Bickford, R. & Smith, S. (2010). Great news for USM’s Psy.D. program. MASP Matters: Maine Association of School Psychology Newsletter, 21(1), 14.
  • Jankowski, M. & Jarmuz, S. (2001). RIVA: Real-time image viewing and acquisition. Symbolic Computation: New Horizons, 305-311. Japan: Tokyo Denki University Press.

Other scholarly activity

  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (In Preparation for June 2015). PREPaRE 2 Workshop: Crisis Intervention and Recovery: The Roles of School-Based Mental Health Professionals. Presented at the 2014-2015 Best Practices in Applied Psychology Workshop Series. University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine.
  • Frank, M., Jarmuz-Smith, S., & Bremer, A. (In Preparation for February 2015). Tech Exchange Symposium. Presenting at the National Association of School Psychology conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Harrison, P., Hyson, D.,  Jarmuz-Smith, S., & Franka, E. (In Preparation for February 2015). Undergraduate Awareness of School Psychology Symposium. Presenting at the National Association of School Psychology conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Pfohl, W. & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (In Preparation for January 2015). Keeping Educational Records Safe: Complying with FERPA and HIPAA in an Online World. Presenting at the 2014-2015 Best Practices in Applied Psychology Workshop Series. University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., & Watson, L. (In Preparation for January 2015). Why is this kid driving me crazy?: Behavioral strategies for supporting parent-child relationships. Presenting at Coffin Elementary Schools Coffin Community Circle Expert Series, Brunswick, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (In Preparation for December 2014). PREPaRE 1 Workshop - Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning. Presenting at the 2014-2015 Best Practices in Applied Psychology Workshop Series. University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (In Preparation for November 2014). PREPaRE 1 Workshop: Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning. Presenting at the MASP Fall 2014 Annual Meeting. Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Watson, L. (November 2014). Frequent Flyers: How to Support Students at Tier 3. Presented at the Fifth Annual Statewide Maine PBIS Conference. Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (November 2014). School Crises and Emergencies: How PBIS Helps Prevent, Respond, and Recover. Presented at the Fifth Annual Statewide Maine PBIS Conference. Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (October 2014). Ethics in the Application of Behavior Analysis. Presented at University of Southern Maine, Ethics in School Psychology Lectures, Gorham, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Andren, K. (September 2014). Academic differentiation: Flexible Classroom Management. Presented at Brunswick School District, Brunswick, Maine.
  • Andren, K & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (September 2014). Academic differentiation: On-going Assessment. Presented at Brunswick School District, Brunswick, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Watson, L. (August 2104). RTI-B at Coffin: Status Update and Next Steps. Presented at Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Andren, K. (August 2014). Academic differentiation: General Principles. Presented at Brunswick School District, Brunswick, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (July 2014). UNE KidFIT: Positive discipline strategies. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (July 2014). UNE KidFIT: Balancing personal and professional health in human service settings. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (April 2014). Why is Facebook So Addicting? The Psychology of Social Media. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (July 2013). UNE KidFIT: Positive discipline strategies. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (July 2013). UNE KidFIT: Balancing personal and professional health in human service settings. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (June 2013). Mobile Tech: The Latest Apps for Students, Teachers, and School Psychologists. Online webinar: Southern Maine Area Resource Team (SMART) for Schools.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (April 2013). Why is Facebook So Addicting? The Psychology of Social Media. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (March 2013). Civility in the Classroom. Presented to the Department of Nursing Faculty at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S.L., & Pelletier, K.A. (February 2013). Establishing Collaborative Scheduling Across School and Home with Mobile Applications. Presented at the National Association of School Psychology conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Cummings, J.A., Harrison, P.L., Smith, A., Song, S., Jarmuz-Smith, S.L., Fischetti, B., Riccio, C., Kaufman, J., Bantum, K., Stoiber, K., Rosenfield, S., Pfohl, W. (February 2013). Next Steps from the 2012 School Psychology Futures Conference. Presented at the National Association of School Psychology conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (September 2012). UNE Swim: Students Staying on Task. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (July 2012). UNE KidFIT: Positive discipline strategies. Presented at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.
  • Bartlett, C.L. & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (May 2012). Improving results for children through family-school partnering. Online webinar: Southern Maine Area Resource Team (SMART) for Schools.
  • Bartlett, C.L. & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (April 2012). Families of Children with Autism: Counterintuitive Findings in Family Functioning and Strategies for Support. Presented at Maine Counseling Association’s 2012 Conference, Rockport, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2012). Positive Classroom Management Strategies. Presented at Turner Elementary School, Greene, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Bartlett, C.L., Andren, K. & Brown-Chidsey, R. (February 2012). Exploration of stress and functioning in families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Participant Information Exchange (PIE) session at National Association of School Psychologist Convention 2012, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Pelletier, K., & Brown-Chidsey, R. (February 2012). Defining an architecture for family-school partnering in Maine.  Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention 2012, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Red, P., Jarmuz-Smith, S., Pelletier, K., & Chenard, M. (November 2011 – January 2012). PBIS Workshop Series – School-wide Essentials (10 Workshop Series). Presented at Portland Public School District, Portland, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Bartlett, C.L. (November 2011). Family-School Partnering in PBIS. Presented at the Second Annual Statewide Maine PBIS Conference. Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (September – October 2011). Supporting Data-Based Decision Making in Addressing Problem Behavior, Behavioral Motivation, & Active Supervision.  Presented at Greene Central School & Turner Primary School, Greene, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S., Bartlett, C., Hugger, K. (September 2011). Student leadership opportunities. University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (August 2011). Applying Functional Thinking to Engage Parents and Increase Parental Involvement in Education. Presented at Division 16’s Student Affiliates of School Psychology’s Mini-Convention at the American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, District of Columbia.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & DeWitt, D. (June 2011). Parent Involvement in Response to Intervention (RTI). Presented at the RTI Summer Academy 2011 at the University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine (video conferenced: Presque Isle, Maine).
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (April 2011). Working with Families of Children with Special Needs. Presented at the Maine Counseling Association’s 2011 Conference, Rockport, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Red, P. (2010-2011). Classroom Essentials Workshop – PBIS Series (8 Workshop Series).  Presented at Longley Elementary School, Lewiston, Maine.
  • Brown-Chidsey, R., Hugger, K., Jarmuz-Smith, S. & Kiburis, A. (March 2011). Response to Intervention 2-day Workshop.  Presented at Easton Schools, Easton, Maine.
  • Hugger, K. & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2010). AIMSWeb Essentials. Presented at Reiche Community School, Portland, Maine.
  • Brown-Chidsey, R., Piechocki, I., & Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2010). Which comes first?: The behavior chicken or the academic egg? Presented at the First Annual Statewide Maine PBIS Conference.  Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2010). Neuroscience. Presented at University of Southern Maine, Psychology Lectures, Portland, Maine.
  • Jarmuz-Smith, S. (2009).  Evolution and Behavioral Genetics. Presented at University of Southern Maine, Psychology Lectures, Portland, Maine.