Rhea J. Simmons, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychological Foundations
Office: TH E256 Phone: (716) 673-4718
Email: Rhea.Simmons@fredonia.edu
Introduction
Dr. Simmons has an extensive clinical and administrative background serving children, youth, and families. She also serves as the Coordinator for Student Advisement for the College of Education. From August 2008 to March 2011, Dr. Simmons was the Director of the College Core Curriculum Program at SUNY Fredonia.
Teaching Interest
Psychological Foundations
- Adolescent Development
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Tests and Measurements
Research Interests
- Information literacy skill development
- Integrating technology into curricula
- Co-teaching in schools
- Informed consent
- Home, school, and community partnerships
- School-based mental health
Educational Background
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Pittsburgh,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1980)
American Psychological Association Approved Clinical Child One-Year Internship (1979)
M.S. Clinical Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1978)
B.A. Psychology, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York (1976)