Lesley Ducenne - email address:  lducenne@gmu.edu
Originally from Brussels Belgium, I transferred in my sophomore year from the University of Louvain-la-Neuve to George Mason University. I graduated at the end of the Summer semester 1999 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology.  I work as a Head Therapist for children with Autism (ages 3-7) as well as participate in lab activities.  My work consists of facilitating autistic children's communication skills as well as their social interactions.  My goal is to apply to and attend a graduate program that compares children's cognitive, social and emotional development with that of primates.

Mike Feder - email address:  mfeder@gmu.edu
As second year PhD student in Applied Developmental Psychology, I have been fortunate enough to have worked on many excited projects including Louis Manfra's thesis - which I particulary have enjoyed doing.

Kate Driscoll - email address:  kated4jumpstart@hotmail.com
I graduated from Colby College in 1998 with a major in Women's Studies and a minor in Human Development. After graduation, I taught kindergarten ESL for two years in Washington DC as a Teach for America corps member. This past year I worked with Head Start children in DC as a program coordinator for Jumpstart, a national early literacy program. As a member of Dr. Winsler's research lab, I assist other students with their research by transcribing videotapes of children's private speech. My research interests include child development and women's issues. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading, hiking and camping, cooking, and swimming.

Edward Holsinger - email address:  eholsing@gmu.edu
Edward Holsinger is a fourth year student at George Mason University majoring in English (Creative Writing/Linguistics) and Psychology. He is currently involved in many projects including a research study linking gesture to memory. He hopes to graduate in another year with two degrees and go on to graduate school.

Jennifer Grubba - email address: jennigrubba@hotmail.com
I am a developmental psychology student pursuing a Master's degree.  Upon completion of my degree I hope to return to my home state of Minnesota to work. Ideally, I would like to work in social/family services developing and implementing intervention strategies for at-risk children.  In lab, I have worked on and completed a poster that was presented at the EPA conference in Baltimore, March 2000.  Also, as a member of Dr. Adam Winsler's research lab, I help other graduate students complete their projects by doing such things as coding vidoetapes.  In addition, I have published an encyclopedia entry on Native American parenting.  I try to travel (time and money permitting!) as often as possible and would like to go back to Europe in the near future. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels, listening to music and going for walks. Publications

Tammy Karas - e-mail address:  MTKaras@erols.com.
Hi, I am Tammy Karas. I am a part-time student on my way to finishing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am excited about working in the lab and anticipate gaining a wealth of knowledge in the areas of self-regulation and development. My psychology interests have focused mainly in the area of child development. As a member of the Psychology Honors Program, I anticipate my honors (senior) project will include some aspect of child development. I will begin narrowing down possible research topics during this semester and finalize my project over the summer. Right now, I plan to explore relations between children's video game playing and academic performance. My hobbies include volunteering at my children’s school, activities with the Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples Club, swimming, horseback riding, and traveling. If I can be of any assistance in answering questions you might have concerning our lab or the Psychology Honors Program, feel free to email me.

Amy Madigan - email address:  amadigan@gmu.edu
I am a graduate student in my second year at GMU working toward a doctoral degree in Applied Developmental Psychology. My research interests include how familial and community factors play a role in the development of behavior problems in children. Currently, I am working on a project examining the effects of work-family issues on children's adjustment. I am also interested in applied issues, including the development of intervention and prevention programs, program evaluation, and social policy development. This past summer I was awarded a fellowship with Caliber Associates where I had the opportunity to work on a project examining model programs in child abuse and neglect prevention. Currently, I am consulting with My Sister's Place, a domestic violence organization, to develop a system for evaluating their services. In addition to classes and assisting in research projects in Dr. Winsler's lab, I have had the opportunity to teach lab sections for an undergraduate research methods class and a graduate statistics/research methods class. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling (when there's money) and skiing (when there's snow). Publications

Louis Manfra - email address:  lmanfrai@gmu.edu
I am a graduate student at George Mason University earning a Master's degree in Child Development.  As a student of Dr. Winsler's Self-Regulation Laboratory, I get involved in the many projects that are run in the lab.  The focus of my research interests involve language development and the development of linguistic and metalinguistic awareness.  The topic of my thesis, Awareness of the Use of Private Speech in Preschool Children, will explore children's awareness of their own use of overt self-talk.  In addition to working on my thesis, I have also been busy writing two chapters for a book on parenting in America and putting together a confrence presentation for the Confrence on Human Development, Memphis, TN, Spring 2000.  I also write/design webpages and am the co-author of the American Psychological Associations, Division 7, Developmental Psychology's webpage:  http://www.apa.org/divisions/div7/.  Similarly, I have been the Technology GTA for undergraduate courses helping students learn to use the internet and other technology to help advance of their education.  In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, writing music, running, and playing on volleyball and bowling leagues! Publications

Kerri Shiflett - email address:  kshiflet@gmu.edu
I am currently working toward a Master's degree in Child Development at GMU. I completed my undergraduate work at mary Baldwin college, where I earned a B.A. in Psychology. During that time, I was able to complete independent research on the role of schema in memory, as well as a thesis examining the efficacy of a computer-based anger management program with children. In the past, I have also worked in two state run psychiatric facilities, as well as a private psychiatric treatment center. My primary research interest is the development and treatment of behavior problems in children. activities that I enjoy in my free time include going out with friends, traveling, watching movies, and listening to music. Publications

Eirikur Thorvardarson - email address:  ethorvar@gmu.edu

Shannon Tyler - email address:  styler?@gmu.edu

Gregory L. Wallace - email address:  gwallac1@gmu.edu

Angela Willson-Quayle - email: awillso1@osf1.gmu.edu
I grew up in England and Spain and am now enjoying living on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. I have a B.A. (Hons) in Applied Language Studies specializing in Latin American and French politics from Thames Valley Univ, UK, a B.Sc. in Psychology from the Univ of London, UK, and an M.A. in Child Development from George Mason University.  I am currently in my final year of the Applied Developmental Psychology Ph.D. program at George Mason Univ. In a nutshell, my dissertation examines which of three teaching approaches (i.e., structured, open-ended or scaffolded instruction) best benefits the private speech and motivation of low-income, Latino preschoolers.  My other research interests range from the social and behavioral ecology of mixed- and same-age classrooms, to how Latino parenting styles contribute to children's school readiness, to the differential nature of semantic memory for beginner and advanced students of Spanish and French, and more. During my time at George Mason Univ, I have had the opportunity to teach lab sections of introductory statistics, and memory and cognition as well as be primary instructor for adolescent development. I have also enjoyed the chance to be Dr. Adam Winsler's research assistant. With regard to financial aid, I have been fortunate enough to have received an academic grant from the British Government, a student travel grant, a disseration research award and doctoral completion fellowship.  My professional goal is to attain an academic position.  On a more personal note, my hobbies include trying out new restaurants, travel, and stain glass window making.  Finally, if I can answer any questions regarding the Applied Developmental Psychology program at George Mason Univ., please don't hesitate to email me. Publications