Jennifer Suppo Ed.D.

Bio

Jennifer Suppo, Assistant Professor of Education; Ed.D. West Virginia University in Special Education, M.Ed. California University of PA in Special Education, Corporate Paralegal Certificate Duquesne University, B.A California University of PA in Political Science. Dr. Suppo holds a state certification in K-12 Multi-categorical Special Education. She has taught in both autistic support and life skills middle school classrooms.

About

Education

• Ed.D., West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV), 2012
• M.Ed., California University of PA (California, PA), 2008
• B.A., California University of PA (California, PA), 1994
• Corporate Law Paralegal Certificate, Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), 1995

Publications

• Suppo, J. L., & Mayton, M. R. (in preparation). Expanding training opportunities for parents of children with autism
• Suppo, J. L., & Mayton, M. R. (2012). A portable potty plan for children with autism. Young Exceptional Children, 15(4), 3-16
• Suppo, J. L., & Floyd, K. (2012). Parent training for families who have children with autism: A review of the literature. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 31(2), 12-26

Awards

• Full Scholarship for Doctoral Study at West Virginia University (2010-2012)
• Conductor Award Nominee from ABOARD: Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (2005)

Organizations

• PSEA (The Pennsylvania State Education Association)
• NEA (National Education Association)
• C.E.C (Council for Exceptional Children)
• ACRES (American Council on Rural Special Education)
• ABOARD’s (Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders) Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Presentations

• Suppo, J. L. & Mayton, M. R. (March 2013). Expanding training opportunities for parents of children with autism. ACRES National Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Suppo, J. L. & Mayton, M. R. (October 2012). A portable potty plan for children with autism. DEC's 28th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Minneapolis, MN.
• Suppo, J. L. (October 2012). Let’s discuss the PPP: Portable potty plan for children with autism. Invited Speaker at DEC's 28th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families for their “RP (Recommended Practices) Toolbox” presentation, Minneapolis, MN.
• Suppo, J. L. (May 2012). A Portable Potty Plan for Children with Autism. Presenter California University of Pennsylvania Autism Conference, California, PA
• Keramidas, C., Suppo, J. L., & Harman, L. (March, 2011). Should we change how we teach online? Students and their online preferences. ACRES National conference, Albuquerque, NM.
• Suppo, J. L. (December, 2010). Community supports for children with autism. Invited Speaker at Cleveland State University Autism Workshop, Cleveland, OH.
• Suppo, J. L. (October, 2010). Here we go…Overcoming challenges presented when out in the community. Presenter West Virginia University Autism in Focus Conference. Morgantown, WV.
• Suppo, J. L. (March, 2009). Out and about: Overcoming challenges presented when out in the community. Invited Speaker at California University of Pennsylvania, California PA.
• Suppo, J. L. (March 2008). Out and about: Overcoming community challenges. Presenter California University Autism Conference, California PA.

Certifications

• K-12 Multi-categorical Special Education (Pennsylvania)

Achievements

• Sponsored through Introduction to Exceptional Children course “Light it up Blue” bake sale (Spring 2013) with all proceeds to benefitting ABOARDS Autism Connection of PA (raised over $350.00)
• Autism consultant with Canon-Mac School District (Spring 2013) Multiple consulting sessions over spring regarding student with autism
• Assist student set up Special Needs Jazz Dance Sessions and work with students during dance class session (Spring 2013)
• Program Review Committee- Seton Hill University (2012-Present) Review of Special Education Graduate and Autism Certificate programs
• Co-director of Grant: Mitchem, K., & Suppo, J. L. (2008-2009) Multimedia Case-Based Instruction on Autism Spectrum Disorders. PASSHE Grant.
• Co-director of Grant: Mitchem, K., & Suppo, J. L. (2007-2008) PEP (Parents, Educators, Providers) Rally for Autism Spectrum Disorders. California University of Pennsylvania Professional Development Grant.
• Special Needs Director (2011-Present) Special Needs Competitive Cheer Team
• Served on Expert Panel for federally funded grant (April 2010) Electronic Performance Support for School-wide Positive Behavior Support
• Served on Expert Panel for federally funded grant (Spring 2009) Electronic Performance Support – Kids Tools
• Guest reviewer (10/11) Rural Special Education Quarterly
• Guest reviewer (09/11) Teaching Exceptional Children