Lecturer | Department Coordinator
Teaches Developmental Psychology courses and Research Methods. Her specialty is in human growth and development, family sciences, and applied research and evaluation
Education and Training
- Post-Graduate Certification, North Carolina State University, Family Life Coaching
- Master of Science in Education, Western Illinois University, Education and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Northern Iowa, Psychology
My favorite Ambrose tradition is social justice. This has always been my passion!
Jennifer Best
Highlighted Research, Publications, and Affiliations
Research
Mentored Student Research
2018: School Based Health Care Interventions in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2019: Self-Regulation in 6th Grade Boys: An Independent Study
Field Research Assistant
Frazier, R., Pratt, D., Cardazone, G., Hartig, M., Liang, J., Georges, A. (2018). Final Report for
AmeriCorps Opportunity Youth Evaluation Bundling. North Bethesda, MD: JBS International, Inc.
Invited Conference Presentations
March 5, 2020, Children Exposed to Violence Conference, Moline, IL
March 7, 2019, Children Exposed to Violence Conference, Moline, IL
October 12, 2018, School Counselor Academy, Western Illinois University, Moline, IL
November 9, 2017, American Evaluation Association Conference, Washington, DC
March 16, 2017, Children Exposed to Violence Conference, Moline, IL
July 28, 2015, National Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning, Center Summer Institute, Dallas, Texas
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Advanced Child and Adolescent Development
Introduction to Psychology
Research Methods
Certified Family Life Educator, National Council on Family Relations, 2007-Present
Certified Family Consumer Science - Human Development and Family Studies, American Association of Family Consumer Science, 2012-Present
Board Certified Coach, Council for Credentialing and Education, 2015-Present
National Exam Writer for CFLE Exam, National Council on Family Relations, 2015-present
Contact
Jennifer Best
Psychology
Ambrose Hall 220H
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-6199
BestJenniferA@sau.edu