EKU Online Psychology Degree Programs - Psychology Faculty
Dr. Theresa Botts, Assistant Professor
Education: B.S. Eastern Kentucky University, M.S. Eastern Kentucky University Ph.D., University of Kentucky, Counseling Psychology
Email: Theresa.Botts@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Individual and group trauma work
- Gender related issues affecting mental health
- Diversity and cultural sensitivity training
- Treatment of mood disorders
- Treatment of anxiety disorders
Dr. Robert Brubaker, Foundation Professor and Department Chair
Education: B.A. Oklahoma City University, M.A. Indiana State University, Ph.D. University of South Florida, Clinical Child Psychology
Email: Robert.Brubaker@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Treatment of disruptive behavior disorders in children
- Behavior therapy
- Parenting children with special needs
- How psychology can inform our understanding of the visual arts
Associations/Affiliations/Work History:
- Instructor abroad through the Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS)
Dr. Myra Beth Bundy, Professor and Licensed Psychologist
Education:
B.S. Transylvania University
Ph.D. University of South Carolina, Clinical-Community Psychology
Post-Doctorial Fellowship University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Email: Myra.Bundy@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-1105
Research/Academic Interests:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Families Built Through Adoption
- Clinical Psychology
Publications:
Dr. Bundy's work can be found in several journals including:
- Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities
- International Journal on Disability and Human Development
- Exceptionality
She has also co-authored books and book chapters including:
- Bundy, M.B. & Ellison, K. (2018). Theory of mind. In The Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. E. Braaten (Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Associations/Affiliations/Work History:
- Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Healthcare Needs Autism Diagnostic Clinics
Awards/Accolades:
- The Arc of Kentucky Ronald J. Cutter Professional Service Award, 2018
- EKU Ecaps Advocate for Student Success Award Nominee, 2016
- EKU Critical Thinking Teacher of the Year Award, 2014
- EKU Critical Thinking Teacher of the Year Award, 2013
Dr. Dan Florell, Assistant Professor
Education: Ph.D. Illinois State University, School Psychology
Email: Dan.Florell@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Bullying intervention in schools at all age levels
- Cyberbullying
- Adolescent population and their use of technology
- Affecting learning, executive functioning, and training in school psychology
Associations/Affiliations/Work History:
- Licensed psychologist
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Associate editor of the journal School Psychology Forum
- Served as president of the Kentucky Association of Psychology in the Schools
Awards/Accolades:
- National Association of School Psychologists Presidential Award
Dr. Jonathan Gore, Associate Professor
Education: Ph.D. Iowa State University, Psychology
Email: Jonathan.Gore@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Goal motivation
- Self-concept
- Culture
Dr. Jaime Henning, Assistant Professor
Education: M.S. Missouri State University, Ph.D. Texas A&M University, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Email: Jaime.Henning@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Organizational and occupational health psychology
- Corporate social responsibility
- Focusing on employee volunteerism
- Environmental sustainability
Associations/Affiliations/Work History:
- Serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Business and Psychology
Dr. Adam L. Lawson, Assistant Professor
Education: Ph.D. OklahomaState University, Psychology
Email: Adam.Lawson@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Higher-order cognitive processes and their underlying brain sources
- Cognitive mechanisms involved in memory, inhibition, and intentional deception using EEG (i.e., electrical activity produced by neurons in the brain)
- Adult aging
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Drug abuse vulnerability
Dr. Yoshie Nakai, Assistant Professor
Education: B.A. Truman State University, M.A. University of Akron, Ph.D. University of Akron, Industrial/Gerontological Psychology
Email: Yoshie.Nakai@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Aging workforceSocial movements and resistance
- Job search behaviors and unemployment among older adults
- How organizations can effectively and efficiently recruit and retain older workers
Dr. Theresa (Teri) Nowak, Assistant Professor
Education: B.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, M.A. Nicholls State University, Ph.D. University of Kentucky, School Psychology
Email: Teri.Nowak@eku.edu
Research/Academic Interests:
- Early childhood population
- Transition of young children to preschool
- The temperament of preschool children and their teachers
- Pre- and peri-natal variables that affect behavior
- Streamlining the early intervention and preschool systems
Associations/Affiliations/Work History:
- Licensed psychologist
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Serves as a member of the Bluegrass Early Childhood Mental Health advisory board
Dr. Richard Osbaldiston, Associate Professor
Education:
B.CH.E. Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S. University of Missouri
Ph.D. University of Missouri, Social/Personality Psychology
Email: Richard.Osbaldiston@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-3055
Research/Academic Interests:
- Motivation
- Personality
- Research Methods
- Statistics
Publications:
Dr. Osbaldiston's work can be found in several journals including:
- Journal of Sustainable Development
- Journal of College Student Development
- Psychological Reports
Associations/Affiliations/Work History:
- Kentucky Academy of Sciences
- Kentucky Psychological Association
Awards/Accolades:
- Outstanding Undergraduate Mentor, KPA, 2015
- Dorothy Mercer Outstanding Advisor Award, 2015