Associate Professor
School of Education
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Biography
Dr. Andrea Flower received her Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle where she studied in the areas of special education, curriculum and instruction, and prevention science. While at the University of Washington, she worked on an IES funded research project. The project was an intervention study with young students in public schools in Washington who were at-risk due to academic and behavioral challenges.
After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Flower taught and conducted research at The University of Texas at Austin. Her teaching and research interests focused on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Specifically, her research targeted academic instruction and behavioral interventions as well as teacher preparation.
Dr. Flower has published her work in a variety of educational journals appealing to wide audiences. As she worked to support her university students’ development as educators and researchers, Dr. Flower organized a team of students with whom she worked with for several semesters to study research questions of mutual interest. The team’s work resulted in numerous journal articles and conference presentations while also giving students a variety of experiences with conducting research, publishing, and presenting.
In Austin she taught several courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in the College of Education including assessment, classroom management, and methods in teaching. In 2013 she was awarded the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award by the Regents of The University of Texas System for excellence in teaching. As an educator Dr. Flower believes that one of her most important roles is to give her students tools to use for their lives and careers, not just for a course.
Prior to her experiences in Seattle and Austin, Dr. Flower taught for several years in the San Diego Unified School District. She was often selected to participate in pilots of various curricula and teaching methods. She also frequently supervised local university students aspiring to be teachers. Additionally, Dr. Flower worked at the district level to provide support for early career teachers and conduct professional development for all staff at district associated charter schools. Four years ago, when she moved to New Jersey she returned to working at K-12 schools. In 2020 Dr. Flower joined the faculty in the School of Education at Felician University.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Pyle, N., Flower, A., Williams, J., & Fall, A. (2019; in press). Social risk factors of
institutionalized juvenile offenders: A systematic review. Adolescent Research Review.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40894-019-00120-2 - Flower, A., McKenna, J. W., & Haring, C. (2017). Behavior and classroom management: Are
teacher preparation programs really preparing our teachers? Preventing School Failure,
61, 163-169. - McKenna, J. W., Flower, A., Falcomata, T. S., & Adamson, R. (2017). Function-based
replacement behavior interventions for students with challenging behavior. Behavioral
Interventions, 32, 379-398.
Sciuchetti, M. S., McKenna, J. W., & Flower, A. L. (2016). Teacher knowledge and selection of
evidence-based practices: A survey study. Journal of Vincentian Social Action, 1, 20-31. - Kremer, K. P., Flower, A., Huang, J., & Vaughn, M. G. (2016). Behavior problems and
children’s academic achievement: A test of growth-curve models with gender and racial
differences. Children and Youth Services Review, 67, 95-105. - McKenna, J. W., Flower, A., & Adamson, R. (2015). A systematic review of function-based
replacement behavior interventions for students with and at-risk for emotional/behavioral
disorders. Behavior Modification, 40, 678-712. - Flower, A., McKenna, J., & Upreti, G. (2015). Validity and reliability of GraphClick and
DataThief III for data extraction. Behavior Modification, 40, 396-413. - McDaniel, S. C. & Flower, A. (2015). Use of a behavioral graphic organizer to reduce time
spent out of instruction and disruptive behavior in students with mild/moderate
disabilities. Education & Treatment of Children, 505-522. - Pyle, N., Flower, A., Fall, A. M., & Williams, J. (2016). Individual-level risk factors of
incarcerated youth. Remedial and Special Education, 37, 172-186. - McKenna, J. W., Flower, A., Ciullo, S., Kim, M., & Haring, C. (2015). Function-based
interventions for students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research &
Practice, 30, 15-28. - Flower, A., McKenna, J., Haring, C., & Pazey B. (2015). School to life transition: Perceptions of
youth in behavior intervention programs. Preventing School Failure, 59, 217-226. - Flower, A. (2014). The effect of iPad use during independent practice for students with
challenging behavior. Journal of Behavioral Education, 23(4), 435-448. - McKenna, J. W., & Flower, A. (2014). Get them back on track: Use of the Good Behavior Game
to improve student behavior. Beyond Behavior, 23, 20- 26. - Flower, A., McKenna, J., Bunuan, R. L., Muething, C., & Vega, R. (2014). Effects of the Good
Behavior Game on challenging behaviors in school settings. Review of Educational
Research. doi:10.3102/0034654314536781 - McKenna, J., Flower, A., & Ciullo, S. (2014). Measuring fidelity to improve intervention
effectiveness. Intervention in School and Clinic, 50(1), 15-21.
doi:10.1177/1053451214532348 - McKenna, J., Muething, C., Flower, A., Bryant, D. P., & Bryant, B. (2014). Use and
relationships among effective practices in co-taught inclusive high school classrooms.
International Journal of Inclusive Education. doi:10.1080/13603116.2014.906665 - Flower, A., McKenna, J., Muething, C., Bryant, D. P., & Bryant, B. (2013). Effects of the Good
Behavior Game on classwide off-task behavior in a high school basic algebra resource
classroom. Behavior Modification, 38, 45-68. doi:10.1177/0145445513507574 - Wexler, J., Pyle, N., Flower, A., Williams, J., & Cole, H. (2013). A synthesis of academic
interventions for incarcerated adolescents. Review of Educational Research, 84(1), 3-46.
doi:10.3102/0034654313499410 - Stage, S., Cheney, D., Lynass, L., Mielenz, C., & Flower, A. (2012). Three validity studies of
the daily progress report in relationship to the Check, Connect, and Expect intervention.
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 14(3), 181-191.
doi:10.1177/1098300712438942 - Flower, A., McDaniel, S. C., & Jolivette, K. (2011). A literature review of research quality and
effective practices in alternative education settings. Education & Treatment of Children,
34, 489-510. doi:10.1353/etc.2011.0038 - McDaniel, S. C., Flower, A., & Cheney, D. (2011) Put Me in Coach! A powerful and efficient
secondary tier behavioral intervention for alternative settings. Beyond Behavior, 20, 18-
24. - Cheney, D., Lynass, L., Flower, A., Waugh, M., Iwaszuk, W., Mielenz, C., & Hawken, L.
(2010). The Check, Connect, and Expect program: A targeted, tier 2 intervention in the
school-wide positive behavior support model. Preventing School Failure, 54(3), 152-158.
doi:10.1080/10459880903492742 - Cheney, D., Flower, A., & Templeton, T. (2008). Applying Response to Intervention metrics in
the social domain for students at risk of developing emotional or behavioral disorders.
The Journal of Special Education, 42, 108-126. doi:10.1177/0022466907313349
Papers Presented at International and National Research Conferences
- Flower, A., Upreti, G., & Sciuchetti, M. B. (2014). Use of the Good Behavior Game for school
and classroom behavior change. Presented at the Teacher Educators of Children with
Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference. Tempe, AZ. - Flower, A., & Sciuchetti, M. B. (2014). Use of a graphic organizer to reduce time spent out of
class. Presented at the Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD)
Conference. Tempe, AZ. - Flower, A., Upreti, G., & Lynass, L. (2013). Daily behavior rating cards and their utilization in a
multi-tiered system of support. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children
Conference. San Antonio, TX. - Flower, A., Sciuchetti, M. B., & McKenna, J. (2013). Knowledge and use of evidence-based
practices: Findings from a national survey. Presented at the Council for Exceptional
Children Conference. San Antonio, TX. - Flower, A., McKenna, J., & Haring, C. (2012). Perceptions of transition preparation. Poster
presented at the Annual International Council for Exceptional Children Conference.
Denver, CO. - Flower, A., & Lynass, L. (2011). Daily Behavior Rating Cards and their utilization in a multi
tiered system of support. Presented at the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
Conference. New Orleans, LA. - Flower, A., McKenna, J., & Haring, C. (2011). Perceptions of schooling from students with
challenging behavior. Presented at the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
Conference. New Orleans, LA. - McKenna, J., Flower, A., & Haring, C. (2011). Personal strengths, interests, educational
programming and transition goals of secondary students with behavioral challenges:
Student, teacher, and caregiver perceptions. Presented at the Council for Children with
Behavioral Disorders Conference. New Orleans, LA. - Flower, A., McKenna, J., & Haring, C. (2011). Perceptions of youth with emotional/behavioral
disorders. Presented at the Association of Positive Behavior Support (APBS) conference.
Denver, CO. - McDaniel, S. C. & Flower, A. (2010). Put Me in Coach! A powerful and efficient secondary tier
behavioral intervention for alternative settings. Presented at the Teacher Educators of
Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference. Tempe, AZ. [Invited
Presentation]. - Flower, A. (2010). Social and academic outcomes of a targeted group intervention with varying
intensity. Presented at the Association of Positive Behavior Support (APBS) Conference.
St. Louis, MO. - Flower, A. (2009). A targeted group intervention with varying intensity: The social and
academic outcomes. Presented at the Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior
Disorders (TECBD) Conference. Tempe, AZ. - Cheney, D., Stage, S., Flower, A., & Templeton, T. (2007). Response to Intervention in the
social domain. Presented at the Institute for Education Sciences Annual Project Director’s
Meeting. Washington D.C. - Cheney, D., Flower, A. L., & Templeton. T. (2006). Using Response to Intervention (RTI) in
Check, Connect, and Expect (CCE). Presented at the Teacher Educators for Children
with Behavioral Disabilities conference. Tempe, AZ. - Papers Presented at State Research Conferences
Flower, A. (2011). Review of effective practices in alternative education for students with
emotional/behavioral disorders. Presented at the Texas Council for Exceptional Children
Conference. San Antonio, TX. - Flower, A., McKenna, J., & Haring, C.(2011). Perceptions of youth with emotional/behavioral
disorders. Presented at the Texas Council for Exceptional Children Conference. San
Antonio, TX. - Flower, A. L., Govan, G., Robles, T., McElroy, D. (2007). The UW Behavior Research Center’s
Check, Connect, & Expect Project. Presented at the Oregon Positive Behavior Support
Conference. Corvallis, OR.
