Education
Ph.D., Special Education: Severe Disabilities and Autism
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 2016
M.S. Education of Students with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders,
and Advanced Methods for Differentiated Instruction, Inclusive Education for Mild
to Moderate Disabilities
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 2013
B.S. Integrated Elementary and Special Education, Psychology Minor
Towson University, Towson, MD, 2011
Publications
Chapters in Edited Book:
Egel, A. L., Barthold, C. H., Lee, J. N., & Maajeeny, F. S. (in press). Single-subject design and analysis. In G. R. Hancock
& R. O. Mueller (Eds.), The reviewer’s guide to quantitative methods in social sciences. New York, NY: Routledge.
Journal Articles:
Kouo, J. L. (2016). The effectiveness of point-of-view video modeling in teaching social initiation skills
to children with autism spectrum disorders. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Kouo, J. L., & Egel, A. L. (2016). The effectiveness of interventions in teaching
emotion recognition to children with autism spectrum disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 3(3), 254-265. DOI: 10.1007/s40489-016-0081-1.
Lee, J. N. (2015). The effectiveness of point-of-view video modeling as a social skills
intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2 (4), 414-428. DOI 10.1007/s40489-015-0061-x
Children’s Books:
Kouo, J. L., & Parks, S. (2016). Paint me the sky. Baltimore, MD: The Omnibus Publishing.
Presentations
National and International:
Reshetar, R., Abts, L., Kaliski, P., Kouo, J., Miller, M., & Wan, L. (2017, September).
MyDesign® tool for supporting learning, doing and assessment of the design process
and design thinking. Panel session at the NCME Classroom Assessment and Large-Scale Psychometrics: The
Twain Shall Meet, Lawrence, KS.
Kouo, J. L. (2016, April). The effectiveness of point-of-view video modeling in teaching social initiation skills
to children with autism spectrum disorders. Paper presented at the 2016 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,
Washington D.C.
Estrain, L., Lee, J. N., Maajeeny, F., & Egel, A. L. (2015, January). The use of activity schedules to teach appropriate recess activities to students with
autism spectrum disorders. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Autism Conference - Association for Behavior Analysis
International, Las Vegas, NV.
Regional/Local:
Kouo, J. L. (2017, May). The pursuit of UDL. Presentation at the All In Accessibility Initiatives (AIAI) MSDE Grant Professional
Development, Towson, MD.
Kouo, J. L. (2017, May). The effectiveness of point-of-view video modeling in teaching social initiation skills
to children with autism spectrum disorders. Paper presented at the Common Ground 2017 Conference, Ocean City, MD.
Kouo, J. L. (2017, April). Teaching children with ASD social initiation skills using point-of-view video modeling.
Paper presented at the Honestly Autism Day, Timonium, MD.
Kouo, J. L. (2017, April). Timeline of research and emerging KSAs. Presentations at the INSPIRE Focus Group at the College Board Offices, Newtown,
PA
Reif, D., Kouo, J. L., Lewis, D., and Andrews, G. (2016, November). Teaching Through a Barrier. Panel presentation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.
Kouo, J. L. (2016, March). The effectiveness of point-of-view video modeling in teaching social initiation skills
to children with autism spectrum disorders. Paper presented at the University of Maryland College of Education 2016 Student Research
Symposium, College Park, MD.
Kouo, J. L. (2016, February). The effectiveness of point-of-view video modeling in teaching social initiation skills
to children with autism spectrum disorders. Paper presented at the Maryland Council for Exceptional Children Maryland Chapter
of the Council for Learning Disabilities Annual Professional Development Event, Columbia,
MD.
Lee, J. N. (2015, April). Responding to problem behavior. Presentation at the Children's Developmental Clinic at University of Maryland, College
Park, MD
Lee, J. N. (2013, May). Examination of the influence of corrective and positive feedback on preservice teachers’
development. Paper presented at An Exploration of Educational Excellence Open House and Rising
to the Challenge Fundraising Campaign, Baltimore, MD.
Research Projects
Grant Submissions:
2017 National Science Foundation (NSF), iTEST: Strategies: Enhancing the understanding
of, and participation in, the STEM-related workforce through authentic design experiences
for middle-school teachers and students. Principal Investigator: Wes Lawson, Ph.D.;
Co- Principal Investigator: Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D. – Proposal Submitted.
2017 Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Special Education Research Grants (CFDA
Number: 84.324A): Fostering Engineering Design Thinking in the Classroom: Hybrid Professional
Development utilizing the MyDesign® Learning Management System (LMS) for Educators
to Impact Students with Disabilities (Project Foster EDT). Principal Investigator:
Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D. – Proposal Submitted.
2016 National Science Foundation (NSF), iUse - An Undergraduate Learning Management
Ecosystem (LMES) for Design-thinking (MyDesign®). Principal Investigator: Leigh Abts,
Ph.D.; Graduate Assistant and Consultant: Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D. – Proposal Submitted.
2016 National Science Foundation (NSF), DRK-12: Learning Management System (LMS) for
Design (MyDesign®). Principal Investigator: Leigh Abts, Ph.D.; Graduate Assistant
and Consultant: Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D. – Proposal Submitted – Not funded.
2015 Autism Speaks, Dennis Weatherstone Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. Principal Investigator:
Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D. – Proposal Submitted – Not funded.
Grant Funded Research:
2017 National Science Foundation (NSF), WORKSHOP: A Workshop to Finalize the Planning
for a National Pilot of an AP® in Engineering. Principal Investigator: Leigh Abts,
Ph.D.; Consultant: Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D.
2016-2017 National Science Foundation (NSF), EAGER: The Professional Development and
Instruction of Design Comparing both Distance Learning and Face-to-Face Delivery Methods.
Principal Investigator: Leigh Abts, Ph.D.; Graduate Assistant and Consultant: Jennifer
Kouo, Ph.D.
2016-2017 National Science Foundation (NSF), WORKSHOP: Framing the Issues for a Universally
Transferable Credit for Design. Principal Investigator: Leigh Abts, Ph.D.; Graduate
Assistant and Consultant: Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D.
2016-2017 National Science Foundation (NSF), INSPIRE: The Development Diagnostic Assessment
Strategies for e-portfolios based on the Alignment of the Design Process Rubric to
21st Century Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Principal Investigator: Leigh
Abts, Ph.D.; Graduate Assistant and Consultant: Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D.
2016-2017 National Science Foundation (NSF), PRIME: Engineering Design Process Portfolio
Scoring Rubric (EDPPSR). Principal Investigator: Leigh Abts, Ph.D.; Graduate Assistant
and Consultant: Jennifer Kouo, Ph.D.
Reviewer of Journals:
2017, International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
2016, Technology to Support and Enhance Professional Development Schools special issue in
School-University Partnerships (SUP)
Teaching Awards and Honors
2014-2016 The Jacob K. Goldhaber Travel Award
2014-2016 The CHSE Department Travel Funds
2014-2015 The Cochran Scholarship
2014-2015 Special Education Endowed Fund in Honor of Dr. Jean R. Hebeler
2013-2014 Dean’s Fellowship in Department of Special Education
2013-2014 EDCP Fellowship
2012-2013 Richard and Marie Conley Mumma Scholarship Fund
2012-2013 Kevin D. Machemer Scholarship Fund
2011-2013 Linda A. Fedor Memorial Scholar
2011 Summa Cum Laude Latin Honor
2011 Teachers of Promise nominee at Towson University
2011 Towson University Teacher of Excellence Award
Professional Service
Organizational Memberships:
2016-2017 Member of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Maryland Chapter
2016-2017 Member of Asian American Faculty and Staff Association (AFSA) at Towson
University
2016-2017 American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2015-2016 University of Maryland College of Education Graduate Student Organization
Office and Committee Memberships held in Professional Organizations:
2016-2017 Membership Chair of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Maryland
Chapter
Consultancies:
2016-2017 College Board, Yardley, PA
2016-2017 National Science Foundation EAGER, PRIME, INSPIRE, WORKSHOP Grants
for Dr. Leigh Abts, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education
and Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
2016 School of Education, Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD
2015 Language-Learning Early-Advantage Program at the University of
Maryland’s Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, College Park, MD