Teachers and parents of preschoolers have a new resource from CPHHS professor Megan McClelland and OSU graduate Shauna Tominey, whose new book demonstrates how to help 3-to-6-year-olds flourish during their formative years.
“I became passionate about this topic when I saw how effected these young women were who confided in me,” says Aili Johnston, who started a sexual violence awareness program for the US Forest Service after graduation. “I felt compelled to say and do something, and to stand up for those who can’t do so for themselves.”
“We are collecting and analyzing this information in order to understand programs and policies, to improve them and to make judgments and decisions about them,” CPHHS Professor Marc Braverman says of his research.
Toner is majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Sciences, and hopes to work in child psychology and family development, with a focus on children with Down syndrome. “My parents broke up when I was eight, and I know how kids feel when their family life is not the best,” she said. “I want to help and volunteer with those kids as much as I can,” if she doesn’t play professionally.
“I’ve always been a fit guy and always wanted to know how I can get myself stronger, fitter, faster,” Bright Ugwoegbu said. “Kinesiology seemed like the field of study for me.”
Categories
Getting to know: Rena Thayer
Rena Thayer, administrative assistant for Movement Studies in Disability at Oregon State University, discusses her work with the IMPACT program, a physical fitness initiative for children with special needs. She highlights the program’s positive impact on children’s physical skills, confidence, and social abilities.