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Dr. Mya Hernandez is a Psychology Instructor at Lake Michigan College. Prior to joining LMC in 2019, Dr. Hernandez worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Kalamazoo County, providing services to children with developmental disabilities. She has conducted research in literacy with students at-risk of academic failure, in interventions for children with developmental disabilities, and in adult training practices. Dr. Hernandez has experience applying behavior analytic principles in a variety of environments including juvenile centers, autism centers, schools, and adult education programs.

Education: PhD, Western Michigan University: Behavior Analysis; MA, Western Michigan University: Behavior Analysis; BS/BA, Western Michigan University: Behavioral Sciences/Spanish
Memberships: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), American Psychological Association (APA)

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing; Associate in Applied Science, Nursing

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science, Nursing; Bachelor of Arts, American Studies

Education: Ph.D. Western Michigan Science Education M.S. Western Michigan Biological Sciences B.A. Albion College Biology

Contributions: Work with Western Michigan University Elementary Education program since 1991.

Book: Howse-Kurtz. 2013. Ecosystems Problem Solving with Computer Simulation.

Phd, Science Education; Master of Science, Biological Science, Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Membership: Association of Science Teacher Education