Lynch School of Education

Mary E. Walsh

daniel e. kearns professor in urban education and innovative leadership
counseling, developmental, and educational psychology department

director, boston college center for child, family and community partnerships

Mary E. Walsh

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Campion Hall
Room 305

617.552.8973

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

   

EDUCATION
Ph.D., M.A., Clark University
B.A., Catholic University of America

EXPERTISE/INTERESTS
Social-emotional, health, and other non-academic challenges to learning in urban students; implementation and evaluation of systemic interventions that enhance students’ academic, social-emotional, and healthy development; psychosocial development of homeless children and families.

SELECTED HONORS/PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Academic Honors
Honorary Doctor of Science, Clark University, 2005
Phi Beta Kappa

Books
Walsh, M. E., & Murphy, J. (2003). Children, health, and learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Brabeck, M. M., & Walsh, M. E. (2003). Meeting at the hyphen: Schools, universities-communities-professions in collaboration for student achievement and well being. 102nd Yearbook, Part 2.  Chicago: National Society for the Study of `Education.

Journal Articles and Book Chapters
Walsh, M. E., DePaul, J., & Park-Taylor, J. (in press). Prevention as a mechanism for promoting positive development in the context of risk: Addressing the risk and protective factors of our cultures. In M. Kenny, Reese, A. Horne & Opinas (Eds.). Handbook of prevention: Promoting positive youth development and social justice.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

DePaul, J., Walsh, M. E., & Dam, U. (in press). The role of school counselors in addressing sexual orientation in
schools. Professional School Counseling.

Walsh, M. E., Kenny, M. E., Wieneke, K. M., & Harrington, K. R. (2008). The Boston Connects program:
Promoting learning and healthy development. Professional School Counseling.

Walsh, M. E., & DePaul, J. (2008). The essential role of school-community partnerships in school counseling. In
H. L. K. Coleman & C. Yeh (Eds.).  Handbook of school counseling. Baltimore: MidAtlantic Books & Journals.

Walsh, M.E., & DePaul, J. (2008). Reflection: The whole child in Catholic education. In J. Staud (Ed.), The
Carnegie Conversation on Catholic Education
. (pp. 66-67). Notre Dame, IN: Alliance for Catholic Education Press.

Walsh, M. E., Barrett, J. G., & DePaul, J. (2007). Day-to-day activities of school counselors: Alignment with new directions in the field and the ASCA National Model. Professional School Counseling, 10(4), 370-378.

Park-Taylor, J., Walsh, M. E., & Ventura, A. B. (2007). Creating healthy acculturation pathways: Integrating theory and research to inform counselors’ work with immigrant children. Professional School Counseling,
11(1), 25-34.

Presentations to Scholarly and Professional Groups
Hursh, N.C., Walsh, M.E., & DiNatale, P. (2008, September). Evaluation of comprehensive coordinated programs delivering mental health services. Presentation at the 13th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Phoenix, AZ.

DePaul, J., Walsh, M.E., Wieneke, K.M., & Pugach, M.R. (2008, August). The relationship between school
belonging and perceived academic competence in urban elementary students
. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Walsh, M.E. (Chair). (2008, August). Counseling psychologists and mental health delivery in schools.  Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Wieneke, K.M., Walsh, M.E., & DePaul, J. (2008, August). Perceptions of the impact of family challenges on student learning. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Wieneke, K. M., Walsh, M. E., & DePaul, J. (2008, August). Increasing supports and services to
address the comprehensive needs of children
.  Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA. *Winner of Division 37 Poster of the Year Award*

DePaul, J., Walsh, M. E., & Pugach, M. (2008, March). Perceptions of students’ school’s strengths and their
contribution to student learning
. Poster session presented at the International Counseling Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.

Walsh, M. E., DePaul, J., & Wieneke, K. (2008, March). Perceptions of the impact of school climate on student learning. Poster session presented at the International Counseling Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.

Wieneke, K, Walsh, M. E., & DePaul, K. (2008, March). Assessing needs: The importance of parent perceptions. Poster session presented at the International Counseling Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.

Walsh, M. E. (2008, February). Supporting students for learning and healthy development: Research and best
practice
. Invited presentation given to the 1st Annual Endowed Chairs Colloquium Series 2007-2008.
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA.

Walsh, M. E. (2008, January). Catholic schools: Measuring achievement and insuring quality. Panel presentation at the FADICA 32nd Annual Meeting, Naples, FL.

Walsh, M. E. (2008, January). Supports for learning and development for all children [Example: Boston Connects - BCNX]. Invited presentation given to Massachusetts Board of Education, Boston, MA.