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Curriculum Vitae Patricia S. Buxton [email protected] Education 2016 Ed.D., Educational Leadership, College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professionals, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT. 2010 Certificate, Genealogical Research, Metropolitan College Center for Professional Education, Boston University, Boston, MA. 1997 Sixth Year Diploma, Professional Education, School of Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. 1989 M.Ed., Educational Computer Technology, College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professionals, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT. 1986 B.S., Special Education, College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professionals, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT. Research Focus Children with emotional disturbance and systems level practices that contribute to trauma-related difficulties in school children; retrospective record reviews in educational research. Higher Education Professional Experience 2018–Present Assistant Professor of Education, University of Bridgeport, College of Engineering, Business, and Education, Online/Hybrid Program in Educational Leadership, Bridgeport, CT 2017–2018 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Bridgeport, Graduate School of Education, Online/Hybrid Program in Educational Leadership, Bridgeport, CT. 2016–2017 Adjunct Professor, University of Bridgeport, Graduate School of Education, Online/Hybrid Program in Educational Leadership, Bridgeport, CT Teaching EDLD-805-DL Grant Writing EDLD-806-DL Policy EDLD-807-DL Organizational Theories and Management EDLD-808-DL Program Evaluation and Human Relations EDLD-813-DL Literature Review EDLD-817-PB Postsecondary Teaching or Educational Leadership Exp. EDLD-820-DL Ethical Issues in International Education EDLD-830-DL International Education: Concepts and Theories EDLD-842-DL Culture, Society, and Education in International Contexts EDLD-845-PB Dissertation: Comprehensive Exam EDLD-846-PB Dissertation Proposal Defense EDLD-850-PB Doctoral Dissertation EDLD-601-DL Introduction to Educational Leadership EDLD-621-DL Evaluation for School Effectiveness Research and Scholarly Activity Publications (Refereed) Buxton, P. S. (2018). Viewing the behavioral responses of ED children from a trauma- informed perspective. Educational Research Quarterly, 41(4), pp. 30–49. Publications (Non-refereed) Buxton, P. S. (2020, May 7). Elizabeth W. Coe demands the right of jury service [Online essay]. Retrieved from https://connecticuthistory.org/elizabeth-w- coe-demands-the-right-of-jury-service/ Buxton, P. S. (2017, March 30). Helen F. Boyd leads the charge for better public health [Online essay]. Retrieved from https://connecticuthistory.org/helen-f- boyd-leads-the-charge-for-better-public-health/ Buxton, P. E. (2011). Evaluation of the Milner core knowledge academy extended day learning program completed for Catholic Charities Youth Department, Hartford, CT. Conference Proceedings Vance, J. S., & Buxton, P. (2019). A mixed methods study of the reasons why nontraditional students have chosen to attend college at a later point. Conference paper, Northeast Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT. Recent Presentations Buxton, P. S. (2019, April) Evidence of trauma-informed practices within the IEPs of system-involved children. Roundtable presented at the 2019 New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) Conference, Portsmouth, NH. Buxton, P. S. (2018, November) The importance of frequent and substantial faculty interaction in the design and delivery of an online terminal degree course. Lecture at the UB Community for Innovative Teaching and Advising Faculty Development Hour, Bridgeport, CT. Buxton, P. S. (2017, October) The retrospective record review: Using electronic school records for research. Roundtable presented at the 48th Annual Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA) Conference, Trumbull, CT. Buxton, P. S. (2017, February) Viewing the emotionally disturbed child through a trauma lens. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Education Research Association (EERA), Richmond, VA. Buxton, P. S. (2016, November) Emotional disturbance and possible trauma related difficulties. Workshop presented at the fall conference of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Buffalo, NY. Buxton, P. S. (2016, April) Emotional disturbance and indices of possible trauma-related difficulty: A retrospective record review. Poster presented at the graduate student symposium, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT. Buxton, P. E. (2015, February) Assessment overview 2015: Smarter balanced testing. Workshop presented at the district-wide professional development day, Unified School District 2, Middletown, CT. Service to the Institution 2018–Present Member, Institutional Review Board Member, Faculty Council 2019–Present Member, Community Committee Member, Academic Affairs Committee Member, University Senate 2017–Present Dissertation Chair Clune, M. E. (2019). Measuring the effects of a canine assisted reading intervention for third-grade students with Dyslexia: A mixed methods case study (Doctoral dissertation). University of Bridgeport. Orozco, L. (2019). Perspectives of college students with substance use disorders and the role of emotional intelligence on student success and well-being (Doctoral dissertation). University of Bridgeport. Swanepoel, A. S. (2020). Embedded mentoring practices (Dissertation proposal). University of Bridgeport. Thomas, A. (2017). A qualitative study of the perceptions of young adult black men regarding the emotional support experienced at a Jesuit high school Dissertation proposal). University of Bridgeport. Vance, J. (2018). A qualitative study of the reasons why nontraditional students have chosen to attend college at a later point in their lives (Doctoral dissertation). University of Bridgeport. Wax, P. J. (2020). A correlational study of the impact of ‘95% Group’ as a literacy intervention upon English language acquisition of secondary EL students in a Connecticut public, urban, high school (Dissertation Proposal). University of Bridgeport. Williams, T. (2019). Exploring the lived experiences of low income, migrant, at-risk students enrolled in career and technology programs in an urban city (Dissertation proposal). University of Bridgeport. 2017–Present Online Course Design EDLD-805-DL Grant Writing EDLD-820-DL Ethical Issues in International Education EDLD-830-DL International Education: Concepts & Theories EDLD-845-DLPB Dissertation: Comprehensive Exam EDLD-846-DLPB Dissertation: Proposal Defense EDLD-850-DLPB Continuous Dissertation Service to the Field 2018–Present Town of Vernon Connecticut, Board of Education 2019–Present Treasurer, Board of Education Chair, Communications Committee Member, Policy Committee 2018–Present Member, Curriculum and Instruction Committee 2018–2019 Member, Facilities Committee 2019 Reviewer, Sage Publishing Service to the Community 2018–Present Bridgeport Public Schools Wilbur Cross Elementary School Reading Pal 2011–Present Connecticut Society Daughters of the American Revolution 2019–Pres. Connecticut State Vice Regent 2016–2019 State Recording Secretary Chaplain, Captain Noah Grant Chapter 2014–2016 Director, Northeast District Fundraising & Development Chair, Ellsworth Memorial Ass. Recording Secretary, Captain Noah Grant Chapter 2011–2013 Regent, Captain Noah Grant Chapter Member, Board of Directors, Ellsworth Association Membership in Professional Organizations Northeastern Education Research Association 2019 Mentor, NERA 50th Annual Conference Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education Council for Exceptional Children New England Historic Genealogical Society Research Grants (Unfunded) Buxton, P. S. (2019, July). Infusing trauma informed practices in quality IEP development: A revised rubric. $247,136. Spencer Foundation. Major Collaborator on Recent Funded Grants 2020 The Hugh Leander Adams Town Memorial Fund Historic Preservation $207,500 2020 The Last Green Valley Historic Preservation $850 2019 The Society for the Cincinnati Historic Preservation $1,500 K–12 Certifications State of Connecticut Professional Educator 092 Intermediate Administrator State of Connecticut Professional Educator 065 Special Education PreK–12 K–12 Administrative Experience 2012–2015 Principal, Riverview School, Unified School District 2, State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families, Middletown, CT. 2010–2012 Coordinator of Education Services, Department of Youth Services, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford, Hartford, CT. 2003–2010 Director of Education/Principal, Gray Lodge School, Shelter for Women, Inc., Hartford, CT. 1994–1997 Department Head, Talcottville School, Vernon Public Schools, Vernon, CT. K–12 Teaching Experience 1988–1997 Special Education Teacher (Science, Mathematics, Life Skills), Talcottville School, Vernon Public Schools, Vernon, CT. 1986–1988 Special Education Teacher, Business Technology, Woodstock School, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Hartford, CT. K–12 Institutional Service 2012–2015 Riverview School, Unified School District 2, Department of Children and Families, State of Connecticut, Middletown, CT. 2014–2015 Chair, Science Curriculum Committee 2014–2015 Co-Chair, Professional Development Committee 2012–2015 Member, Events Committee 2012–2015 Member, Environment of Care Committee 2012–2013 Member, Workforce Development Committee 2003–2010 Gray Lodge School, Shelter for Women, Inc., Hartford, CT. 2005-2007 Member, Strategic Planning Committee 1997–2003 Hale-Ray High School, East Haddam Board of Education, Moodus, CT. 2001–2003 Chair, Science Curriculum Committee 2001–2003 Chair, Technology Curriculum Committee 1999–2003 Member, Professional Development Committee 2000–2001 Member, Strategic Planning Committee Honors and Awards 2020 University of Bridgeport Dr. Thomas Faculty Award 2012–2013 University of Hartford Mary & Alan Wilson Scholarship .