Tom Zirpoli

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My first exposure to children and adults with developmental disabilities right out of college was the start of a lifetime career working with this population. My career track reflects the history of special education services from institutional settings to community-based services. Now, as coordinator of McDaniel's graduate program in Human Services Management, and CEO of the program's internship site, Target Community & Educational Services, I have the opportunity to watch my students blend knowledge with practice, academics with experience, and theory with reality.

My research in applied behavioral analysis, classroom management, and parenting, has allowed me to publish several books promoting the use of positive behavioral supports to teach appropriate social skills to children with a variety of abilities. Before coming to McDaniel over 23 years ago, I taught in Minnesota and Virginia.

Education

1996: Ph.D. in Special Education, University of Virginia
1985: M.S. in Education and Psychology, Old Dominion University
1980: B.S. in Psychology, Old Dominion University

Research Interests

Applied behavior analysis
Classroom management
Parenting
Special education

Recent Courses

RSM 550: Research Methodology
HSM 505: Introduction to Human Services Management
SED: Classroom Managment

Selected Publications

Zirpoli, T. J. (2016). "Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers (7th edition)" Columbus, OH: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Zirpoli, T. J. (2006). "Cures for Parental Wimp Syndrome: Top-Ten List for Effective Parenting." Berryville, VA: Berryville Publishing.
Zirpoli, T. J. (1995). "Understanding and Affecting the Behavior of Young Children." Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Clubs and community involvement

Board of Directors for Carroll Hospital Center
Board of Directors for LifeBridge Health
Board of Directors for Carroll Lutheran Village
McDaniel College Faculty Development Committee
Carroll County Good Scout Committee

Awards and Honors

Carroll County Citizen of the Year, Rotary Club of Westminster, 2013
Paul Harris Award, Rotary International, 2004
Character Award, Carroll County Public Schools, 2004
Distinguished Partner in Lifelong Learning Award, Carroll Community College, 2004
Distinguished Alumni Award, Bishop Sullivan High School, Virginia Beach, VA, 1999
Faculty Book Award, McDaniel College, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2011, & 2015

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