Counseling and Human Development Services

Faculty

Yvette Q. Getch

Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia. She received her Ph.D. from The University of Arkansas in 1996 in Rehabilitation Education and Research and a M.Ed. in Independing Living Counseling specializing in the area of deafness in 1990. Dr. Getch received a B.S. degree in Social Work from the Florida State University in 1986. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and has previously worked as a program coordinator for the ARC, an interpreter, and a transition counselor for persons who are deaf.

Dr. Getch conducts research in the areas of advocacy for persons with disabilities, sexuality and deafness, advocacy issues and accommodations for children with chronic illness in schools, and teacher education in asthma management. Dr. Getch was recently selected to serve on a national expert panel for Caregiving and Individuals with Disabilities for the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Human Development. She frequently provides education for parents of children with chronic medical conditions through her work with the MAGIC Foundation and other organizations that support children with chronic illness and their families. Dr. Getch is committed to improving the lives of all children and is involved in advocacy initiatives that promote access, health, and educational opportunities for children with disabilities and/or chronic illness. SC, CP

ACADEMIC HISTORY

Address: Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
402 Aderhold Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602
Phone: (706) 542-1685 FAX: (706) 542-4130

Present rank: Associate Professor

Graduate Faculty status: Appointed, February 2000

Academic Degrees:

Ph.D., Rehabilitation Education and Research, The University of Arkansas, 1996
M.ED., Independent Living Rehabilitation Counseling, The University of Arkansas, 1990
B.S., Social Work, The Florida State University, 1986

Certification:

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor #32327

Academic Positions:

2002 - present Associate Professor
Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA

1996 - 2002 Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Counseling Program
Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA

1995 - 1996 Visiting Instructor

Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

1993 - 1995 Teaching Assistant/Instructor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The University of Arkansas

Other Professional Employment:

1991-1993 Program Director
Gateway Enterprises, Inc.
Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
Monticello, Florida

1990 - 1992 Behavior Program Specialist
Goodwill Industries
Tallahassee, Florida

1989 - 1990 Transitional Counselor for Persons Who Are Deaf
Deaf ACCESS
Little Rock, Arkansas

1988 - 1989 Peer Counselor
Deaf ACCESS
Little Rock, Arkansas

1987 - 1988 Workshop Rehabilitation Counselor
Goodwill Industries
Tallahassee, Florida

1986 - 1987 Behavior Program Specialist
Goodwill Industries
Tallahassee, Florida

RESIDENT INSTRUCTION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Courses Taught:

ECHD 4000 Teaching and Counseling Children with Chronic Medical Conditions
ECHD 6000 Teaching and Counseling Children with Chronic Medical Conditions
ECHD 4020 Interpersonal Relationships
ECHD 6020 Interpersonal Relationships
ECHD 7010 Individual Appraisal
ECHD 7040 Counseling Theory and Practice
ECHD 7050 Career Development Theory and Practice
ECHD 7240 Psycho-social Issues in Rehabilitation
ECHD 7720 Advocacy Practicum
ECHD 8020 Seminar in Counseling and Human Development Services
FRES 1010: Health and Psychosocial Needs of Children with Chronic Medical Conditions.
FRES 1020: Health and Psychosocial Needs of Children with Chronic Medical Conditions.

Book Chapters:

Bailey, D., Getch, Y. Q. & Chen-Hayes, S. (2002). Professional school counselors as social and academic advocates. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Transforming the School Counseling Profession. Prentice-Hall.(Bailey 45%, Getch, 45%, & Chen-Hayes 10%).

Getch, Y. Q. (in press). Chronic illness and the art of juggling medications, instructional activities, and transportation. In Neuharth-Pritchett, S., Payne, B. D., & Reiff, J. C. (Eds.). Perspectives on Elementary Education: A Case Handbook for Critically Analyzing Issues of Diversity. Allyn & Bacon.

Journal Articles:

Getch, Y. Q., Myers, T., & Gartin, B. C. (2002). Advocating for young children with growth disorders: Accommodations in the early childhood environment. Focus on Pre-K and K. (Getch 45%; Myers, 30%; Gartin, 25%).

* Getch, Y. Q., Branca, D., Fitz-Gerald, D., & Fitz-Gerald, M. (2001). A rationale and recommendations for sexuality education in schools for students who are deaf. American Annals of the Deaf, 146(5), 402-409. (Getch 50%; Bronca 30%; Fitz-Gerald, D. 10%; Fitz-Gerald, M. 10%).

* Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Getch, Y. Q. (2001). Asthma and the school teacher: The status of teacher preparedness and training. Journal of School Nursing, 17(6), 323-328. (Neuharth-Pritchett, 50%; Getch, 50%).

* Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Getch, Y. Q. (2001). Entering school with chronic illness: Advocating for children with asthma. Focus on Pre-K and K, 14(1), 1-6. (Neuharth-Pritchett, 50%; Getch, 50%).

* Gabriel, K. O., & Getch, Y. Q. (2001). Parental training and involvement in sexuality education for students who are deaf. American Annals of the Deaf, 136(3), 299-305. (Gabriel 55%; Getch, 45%).

* Palmer, C., Schriner, K., Getch, Y. Q., & Main, D. (2000). Working for yourself: How people with disabilities choose self-employment. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 31(3), 30-37. (Palmer, 30%; Schriner 30%; Getch, 30%; Main 10%).

* Getch, Y. Q., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1999). Children with asthma: Strategies for educators. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 31(3), 30-36. (Getch, 50%; Neuharth-Pritchett, 50%).

Grants received: (*published counterpart)

Getch, Y. Q., Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Aull, L. (2001). Teaching children with asthma: An intensive two day workshop for teachers. GSTEP mini grant funded by GSTEP. ($2,000).

Getch, Y. Q. (2001). Middle school teachers= knowledge and perception of asthma: A
survey of Georgia teachers. Faculty Research Grant Award funded by The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. ($4,000).

Getch, Y. Q. (2000). Mothers of children with chronic medical conditions: Multicultural
perspectives. College of Education Multicultural Education Mini-grant Competition ($2,400).

Recognitions:

National Expert Panel Member
Rosalyn Carter Institute
Panel on Caregiving for Persons with Disabilities
2002

Peabody Judge
Children=s Television/Public Service
2002

Areas in which research is done

Self-Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses

Sexuality Issues and Education for Persons Who Are Deaf
Asthma Education for Teachers and School Personnel

Convention papers and presentations:

International/National:

** Getch, Y. Q. & Zwain, J. (2002, July).Advocating for your child: Accommodations for

school age children with growth disorders. Invited workshop presented at the annual meeting of the MAGIC Foundation, Chicago, IL.

Getch, Y. Q. (2002, March). Sexuality and Deafness: Issues in Counseling. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.

** Getch, Y. Q ,. & Gartin, B. C. (2001, July). Important legislation for children with
Russell-Silver Syndrome. Invited workshop presented at the annual meeting of the MAGIC Foundation, Chicago, IL.

** Getch, Y. Q., & Gartin, B. C. (2001, July). Advocating for your child: Working with
teachers and schools. Invited workshop presented at the annual meeting of the MAGIC Foundation, Chicago, IL.

Getch, Y. Q. (2001, May). Advocating for accessible sexuality materials for students who
are deaf and have additional disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of ADARA: Professionals Networking for Excellence in Service Delivery with Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Monterey, CA.

** Getch, Y. Q. (2001, May). Advocacy skills training for persons who are deaf and have
mental retardation or other intellectual disabilities. Paper presented at the YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities International Conference, Manhattan, NY.

** Getch, Y. Q., & Gartin B. C. (2001, May). Developing accessible sexuality materials for
students who are deaf and have additional intellectual disabilities. Paper presented at the YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities International Conference, Manhattan, NY.

Getch, Y. Q. (2001, February). Incorporating advocacy training into the rehabilitation
counseling curriculum. Paper presented at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Getch, Y. Q. (2000, June). Advocacy skills training for students who are deaf and have mental retardation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association on Mental Retardation, Washington, DC.

* Getch, Y. Q. (2000, May). Self advocacy skills training for persons who are deaf. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of The Alliance for Rehabilitation Counseling, Plymouth, MA.

Getch, Y. Q. (2000, May). Advocating for access: Creating accessible sexuality materials for students who are deaf and have additional disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality-Midcontinent Region, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Getch, Y. Q., and Kadlec, B. (2000, April). Teaching advocacy skills to students who are
deaf. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

* Getch, Y. Q. (2000, April). Advocating for access: Creating accessible sexuality
materials for students who are deaf. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Regional, State, Local:

Getch, Y.Q. & Myers, T. (2002, October). Accommodations for young children with growth disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children, Atlanta, GA.

Paisley, P. O., Bailey, D. F., Getch, Y. Q., Grimmett, M. A., McMahon, G. H., Overbeke, J. L. & Staniszewski, D. (2001, November). Transforming your school counseling program: Implications for school counselors. Paper presented at the meeting of the Georgia School Counseling Association, Athens, GA.

Hayes, R. L., Bailey, D. F., Getch, Y.Q., Grimmett, M., McMahon, G., Van Overbeke, J., & Staniszewski, D. (2001, October). Transforming your school counseling program: Implications for teachers and administrators. Paper presented at the meeting of the Georgia League of Professional Schools, Savannah, GA.

Getch, Y. Q., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (2001, January). Advocating for appropriate daycare or preschool environments: Suggestions and strategies for parents of children with chronic illness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Athens, GA.

Getch, Y. Q. (August 13, 2002). Asthma education training program. The Preschool Academy, Athens, GA.

Getch, Y. Q. (June, 2002). Asthma education training program. Alps Road Elementary School, Athens, GA.

Getch, Y. Q. (June, 2002). Asthma education training program. Malcolm Bridge Elementary School, Watkinsville, GA.

Getch, Y. Q., Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Aull, L. (March 19, 2002). Asthma education
training program. The Preschool Academy, Athens, GA.

Getch, Y. Q., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (2001, April). Asthma education training
program.Malcolm Bridge Elementary School, Watkinsville, GA.

Getch, Y. Q., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (2000, August). Asthma education training program. Whitehead Road Elementary School, Athens, GA.

Neuharth-Pritchett, S. & Getch, Y. Q. (January 20, 2000). Asthma education training
program. Chattahoochee Elementary School Cumming, GA.