Email: dianesm@pcom.edu
Office: 215-871-6564
Publications and Selected Works
Dr. Smallwood joined the core faculty for the school psychology programs at PCOM in
March of 2004, after working in public schools as a school psychologist for over 25
years.
In addition to school-based work experience, Dr. Smallwood was an adjunct faculty
member at Rider University from 1989 through 2004, and she has also taught graduate
courses in school psychology at Rutgers University and Lehigh University.
Dr. Smallwood has coauthored articles on behavioral consultation, peer assisted learning
and parent involvement, and is the editor of Attention Disorders in Children: Resources
for School Psychologists, published by the National Association of School Psychologists
in 1997.
For the past 20 years, Dr. Smallwood has been involved in leadership activities at
both the state and national levels. She is a former president of the National Association
of School Psychologists (NASP), and has served on numerous committees and work groups
within NASP. At the state level, Dr. Smallwood has been an active member of the Executive
Board for the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists, serving as president,
secretary, regional delegate, chairperson of the Children's Services Committee, and
newsletter editor.
Dr. Smallwood's professional interests include school crisis prevention, intervention
and response; social-emotional learning; classroom resiliency; and translating research
to practice.
Dr. Smallwood completed her doctorate in school psychology at Rutgers University (Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology), and earned a master's degree and certification in school psychology at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University).
Professional School Psychology (MS Program)
Educational Research and Program Evaluation (EdS Program)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy II (PsyD Program)
Research interests include school-based mental health services, cognitive behavior therapy in schools, and program evaluation.
Honors and Awards
NASP Presidential Awards, in recognition of ongoing contributions to the National
Association of School Psychologists, March 2010, February 2008, April, 2004 and April,
1996.
Education Institute, Rowan University; Dedication of Ninth Annual Symposium for School
Counselors and Psychologists, in recognition of commitment to the field of school
psychology and dedication to the well-being of children and families, October 31,
2003.
Service to School Psychology Award, New Jersey Association of School Psychologists,
May 2003.
NASP Appreciation Award, in recognition of extraordinary contribution to the National
Association of School Psychologists, March 25, 1995.
Winifred Starbuck Scott Award for outstanding dissertation in school psychology, presented
by the New Jersey Psychological Trust, May, 1986.
Leadership Positions
National Association of School Psychologists:
President, 2002-2003
President-Elect, 2001-2002
Program Manager for Information Services, 1999-2001
Program Chair for 1999 National Convention, 1998-99
Northeast Regional Director, 1996-98
Strategic Resources Committee, 1994-97
Publications Board, 1993-97
NJ State Delegate, 1992-96
New Jersey Association of School Psychologists:
Newsletter Editor, 1991-95
Past-President, 1989-90
President, 1988-89
President-Elect, 1987-88
Secretary, 1986-87
Regional Delegate, 1985-86
