MOST RECENT/NOTABLE PUBLISHED WORK

Schaffer, G. E., Faber, A. J., Shahrokh, S. M., & Stageberg, D. (2024). Perceptions of autistic and nonautistic high school students regarding factors that impact their motivation to be academically successful. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 40(4), 288-316. https://doi.org/10.1080/15377903.2024.2353922

Schaffer, G. E., Faber, A. J., Shahrokh, S. M., & Stageberg, D. (2023). Perceived obstacles and strategies  to academic success for autistic and nonautistic high school students. Psychology in the Schools, 60(9), 3298-3317. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22926

Syed-Abdul, M. M., Kabir, S. S., Soni, D. S., Faber, A. J., Barnes, J. T., & Timlin, M. T. (2021). Role of nutrition education in pharmacy curriculum—Students’ perspectives and attitudes. Pharmacy, 9(1), 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy9010026

Schaffer, G. E., Shahrokh, S. M., Faber, A. J., & Stageberg, D. (2021). Perceptions of high school and college students with autism related to their obstacles and strategies to academic success. Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.13021/jipe.2021.2728

Faber, A., Chin, E., Wilburn, V., & Shafaie, S. (2019). Measuring romantic competence in young adults: The Inventory of Romantic Relationship Competence. Interpersonal: International Journal on Personal Relationships, 13(1), 72-95. https://doi.org/10.5964/ijpr.v13i1.341

COURSES TAUGHT

CF 520: Professional Ethics and Practice

ED 535: The Trauma-Informed Professional

CF 602: Trauma-Informed Care

CF 645: Advanced Trauma Studies Seminar

EDUCATION/DEGREES 

PhD - Child and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Purdue University

MS - Child and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Purdue University

BA - Psychology, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING

Students are motivated to learn when the instructor takes an invested interest in them. Therefore, I work hard to build strong relationships with each of my students. My goals as a teacher are to present students with relevant information, teach them the necessary skills for them to be successful in their careers, and hold them accountable for learning the required information.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TEACH?

I find teaching very rewarding in that I get to help students learn and grow in their understanding of human development and family dynamics.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS 

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - License number Missouri 2008002561

Certified Family Life Educator

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHT

I have been at Southeast Missouri State University for over 15 years. In addition, to teaching and advising, I am also the Administrative Director for Educare Programs and the Financial Manager for Horizons Enrichment Center.

AWARDS/HONOR RECOGNITION

Recipient of the Provost Award for Teaching Excellence in Online Teaching and Learning, 2019

Recipient of the College of Education, Health and Human Studies “Outstanding Teacher Award”, 2019.

ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INVOLVED

A member of the National Council on Family Relations

Serve on the Governing Board For Community Counseling Center

BEST ADVICE FOR STUDENTS

Don’t let yourself fall behind in the course and keep your professor abreast of what is going on in your world. Most professors are willing to work with you to help you be successful if you respectfully approach them and keep them informed.