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Education

Ph.D. 1996 University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Major Field: Educational Psychology and Individual Differences

Specialization: Human Development M.Ed. 1992 University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Major Field: Educational Psychology

Specialization: Learning and Development

B.A. 1983 Rice University, Houston, Texas

Major Field: Psychology & Political Science

Professional Experience

2009 (June) - present, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

2005 - 2008, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

2001 - 2005, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

1997 - 2001, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Sociology, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas.

June 1996 - Jan. 1997, Adjunct Instructor, Chapman University-Antelope Valley Branch, Psychology Department, Palmdale, California.

Jan. 1996 - May 1997, Adjunct Instructor, Antelope Valley College, Division of Social Sciences, Psychology Department,

Lancaster, California.

Jan. 1996 - June 1997, Psychoeducational Consultant, Desert Counseling Clinic, Ridgecrest, California.

Aug. 1992 - May 1995, Research Assistant, Eisenhower Mathematics & Science Grant, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.

Aug. 1994 - May 1995 Instructor/Site Coordinator, Departments of Educational Psychology and Curriculum & Instruction, University of Houston.

Aug. 1993 - Dec. 1995 Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Houston.

Grants

UW-L College of Liberal Studies Grant (Summer, 2010). Grant award: $2000.

UW-L Faculty Research Grant (Summer, 2005). Grant award: $5600.

UW-L College of Liberal Studies Summer Research Grant (Summer, 2002). Grant award: $3000.

Texas A&M International University Faculty Mini-Grant Research Award. (Fall, 2000). Grant award: $953.

Texas A&M International University Faculty Mini-Grant Research Award. (Fall, 1999). Grant award: $1000.

National Computer Systems Testing Administration Grant. (February, 1999). NCS Testing Corporation, Minneapolis, MN. Grant award: $4000 applied toward test administrations.

Texas A&M International University Faculty Mini-Grant Research Award. (Fall, 1998). Grant award: $975.

Community Service Presentations & Activities

Blumentritt, T. (Fall/Spring, 2005-2006). Invited panel discussant on GLBT equity issues, Women’s Studies 100 classes, UW-L.

Blumentritt, T. (July, 2005 & 2006). Instructor for UW-L Continuing Education Young Scholars (5th-8th graders) Summer Program.

Blumentritt, T. (2003, Dec.). Panel discussant on GLBT issues following presentation of The Laramie Project, Toland Theater, UW-L.

Blumentritt, T. (2003). Served on the Board of Directors of Action Wisconsin, GLBT state civil rights organization.

Blumentritt, T. (2003, March). Working the system: Solutions and challenges for domestic partners. Co-organized and co-hosted one day workshop sponsored by Pride Along the Mississippi Committee and UW-L Eagle Equity Committee.

Blumentritt, T. (2002, Oct.). Socio-emotional development in infancy. Two hour workshop given to area daycare providers at Family Resources, La Crosse, WI.

Blumentritt, T. (2002, Oct.). Effective study techniques. Presentation given to UW-L students at White Residence Hall, La Crosse, WI.

Blumentritt, T. (2001, Nov.) Part of a panel discussion on GLBT issues for EFN 205 students, Morris Hall, UW-L.

Blumentritt, T. (June, 2000). Adolescence: Developmental pathways, risks, and resilience. Eight-hour workshop presented to employees of RAICES, affiliate of Stop Child Abuse & Neglect, Inc., Laredo, Texas.

Blumentritt, T. (March, 2000). Judge for the annual LISD Science Fair. Laredo Convention Center, Laredo, Texas.

Blumentritt, T. (2000, February). Local news station interview on aggressive driving. Segment aired Feb. 1, 2000 on NBC affiliate (Pro8) News.

Blumentritt, T. (1999, December). Local news station interview on effects of spanking. Segment aired December 1, 1999 on NBC affiliate news.

Angle, R. & Blumentritt, T. (1999, August). Basic group counseling and group skills. Four-hour United Independent School District counselor in-service presentation, Laredo, Texas.

Blumentritt, T. & Brown, J. (1998, August). TAMIU Brown Bag Luncheon. Stress reduction techniques. Texas A & M International University, Laredo, Texas.

Blumentritt, T. (1998, September). Adolescent development: Separating fact from fiction. Two-day workshop presented to employees of MUJERES, affiliate of Stop Child Abuse & Neglect, Inc., Laredo, Texas.

Blumentritt, T. & Angle, R. (1998, August). Adolescent suicide prevention. Two-hour in-service presentation to employees of the Rio Grande City Consolidated School District, Rio Grande City, Texas.

Blumentritt, T. & Brown, J. (1998, March). Learning disabilities: Assessment and treatment. Four-hour workshop given to teachers of United Independent School District, Laredo, Texas.

Blumentritt, T. & Brown, J. (1998, January). Stress reduction in the workplace. Workshop given to employees of the Texas Department of Transportation, Laredo, Texas.

Professional Affiliations

Association for Psychological Science

Midwestern Psychological Association

Courses Taught

(Course Load: 2001- present: 24 credits per academic year; 1999-2001: 21 credits per academic year; 1997-1999: 24 credits per academic year)

Undergraduate:

Introductory Psychology

Health Psychology

Biological Psychology

Learning Theory

Developmental Psychology: Birth to Adolescence

Research Methods

Developmental Psychology for the Young Child

Analysis of Young Children's Behavior

Developmental Psychology: Young Adult to Old Age

Educational Psychology

Lifespan Development

Children's Cognition

Graduate (Masters level):

Seminar in Learning Theory

Practicum in Psychometrics (Intelligence & achievement testing)

Appraisal Techniques

Psychopathology

Lifespan Development

Educational Psychology: Learning & Instruction

Educational Psychology: Human Development

Non-Academic Honors & Awards

Elected to Rice University Athletic Hall of Fame, 1999.

Women's Division I Tennis, National Doubles Champion, 1982.

All-America, Rice University, Women's Division I Tennis, 1982.