Resume

• 1978

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Special Education & Psychology

  University of Maryland College Park

• 1974

  Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

  Psi Chi Honor Society

  Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

  American Psychological Association

  National Association of School Psychology

  Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society

  Master of Science (M.S.) Program

  Clinical Psychology

  San Jose State University

• 1970

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Psychology

  University of San Francisco

• Staff Development

  Program Development

  Curriculum Development

  Training

  Higher Education

  Published Author

  Special Education

  Conflict Resolution

  Positive Psychology

  Social Emotional Learning

  Education

  Teacher Training

  E-Learning

  Human Development

  Curriculum Design

  Educational Consulting

  University Teaching

  Psychology

  Research

  Teaching

  Positive Psychology in the Classroom Blog

  Visit my blog for thoughts and reflections about how to introduce the pedagogy of positive psychology into your classroom to empower accomplished students.

  Positive Psychology in the Classroom Blog

  The neuroscience of learning that advances our understanding of the promise and power of positive psychology in the classroom. A transformational pedagogy that empowers students to be more self-aware

  self-assured

  and self-confident.

  Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom

  Exploring how positive psychology in the classroom transforms education consistent with the neuroscience of learning.

  Don't Smile Until Christmas

  O'Grady

  Ph.D.

  Patty

  Professional Training & Development

  University of Tampa

  Colleges and Universities

  Florida and Maryland Universities

  Dean

  Chair

  Program Director

  and Program Coordinator

  and Faculty at state and private universities in Maryland and Florida including University of Maryland at College Park

  University of Maryland at Eastern Shore

  Marymount University

  Barry University

  Florida Gulf Coast University

  and Saint Leo University.

  Faculty

  Colleges and Universities

  Tampa

  Florida

  A leader in the positive psychology in education movement

  Dr. O'Grady is committed to transformational education that empowers students. Dr. O'Grady teaches human development and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has extensive grant writing and administrative experience and is an accomplished researcher and author in both the academic and consumer sectors. Dr. O'Grady is a consultant for numerous national and international projects. Her work promoting positive psychology in the classroom is the cornerstone of her teaching

  research

  and collaboration.

  Professor

  University of Tampa

  Florida and Maryland

  Dr. O'Grady speaks and trains on positive psychology in the classroom at many national and international venues. Currently

  her work is featured in SAGE Psychology Video Series. She designs and delivers professional development in educational psychology with emphasis on child/adolescent growth and development

  affective learning

  and positive psychology in the classroom. Topics are customized and are rooted in the neuroscience of learning positive psychology

  progressive education

  social and emotional learning

  and transformational teaching pedagogies.

  Presenter

  Speaker

  and Trainer

  Professional Training & Development