Academic History

Ph.D., Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1990
M.A., School Administration, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, 1984
B.A., Special Education and Regular Education, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, 1977 

Awards and Honors

• 2000 Commissioner of Education Certificate of Special Recognition, EBD Criteria Task Force
• 1999 Guest Speaker, Certificate Ceremony Program, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Calif.
• 1999 President’s Award, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavior Disorders
• 1999 Sheldon Braaten Award, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavior Disorders
• 1998 Minnesota Governor's Certificate of Commendation, E/BD Leadership Group
• 1997 Minnesota Governor's Certificate of Commendation, E/BD Leadership Group
• 1995 Minnesota Governor's Certificate of Commendation, Interventions for Youth
• 1992 North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Appreciation Award
• 1991 International Special Olympics Summer Games 1991 Commitment Award, Minneapolis, Minn.
• 1991 University of St. Thomas Plus (UST+) Award, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
• 1991 Commencement Speaker, Gehlen Catholic High School, LeMars, Iowa
• 1990 Featured Speaker, 1st Day of School, district 916, Crystal, Minn.
• 1988 Teacher of the Year, Council for Exceptional Children, Iowa Federation
• 1987 Teacher of the Year, Chapter 910, Council for Exceptional Children, Iowa Federation
• 1986 Exceptional Service Award, Association for Retarded Citizens, Dubuque County Iowa
• 1985 Iowa Governor's Award, Very Special Arts Iowa
• 1976 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities

Selected Presentations and Publications

• Melloy, K.J. (2006). Acquisition + Performance + Fluency = Social Competence: An Essential Equation for Academic and Social Success of Youth with EBD. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, Missouri.  
• Melloy, K.J. (2006). Teaching for generalization of social skills: The secret to success. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, Missouri.
• Melloy, K.J. (2006). Ten Habits of Highly Effective Teachers of Social Competence. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, Missouri.
• Melloy, K.J., Lutz, T. & Milligan, M. (2005). Effective Programming in Academic, Social and Cognitive Skills for Youth in Corrections Settings. CCBD 6th Annual International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas.
• Melloy, K.J. & Zirpoli, T.J. (2005). Formal Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Management: Applications for Teachers. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Melloy, K.J. & Zirpoli, T.J. (2005). Specific Behavior Challenges, Behavior Management: Applications for Teachers. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Melloy, K.J. (2003). Research Based Practices: Implications for Services to Students with EBD. Wit & Wisdom ‘Reclaiming the EBD Spirit’ Networking Event, St. Cloud, Minn.
• Melloy, K.J. (2003). Promoting Social Competence as Incompatible Behavior. CCBD Forum, Las Vegas. 
• Melloy, K.J. (2002). Creating a Curriculum of Caring Involving Students with Challenging Behaviors in Service Learning Projects. Kentucky CCBD Summer Institute, Louisville, Ky.
• Melloy, K.J. (2002). Service Learning with Students in Secondary School Settings. Kentucky CCBD Summer Institute, Louisville, Ky.
• Melloy, K.J. (2002). Service Learning with Students in Elementary School Settings. Kentucky CCBD Summer Institute, Louisville, Ky.
• Melloy, K.J. (2002). Social Skills Instruction for Adolescents with LD and/or EBD: Generalization as the Strongest Link. Kentucky CCBD Summer Institute, Louisville, Ky.
• Melloy, K.J. (2002). Service Learning as a Teaching Strategy. CEC Special Educators' Conference, ‘Turning Mountains into Molehills,’ Brooklyn Center, Minn.  
• Melloy, K.J. (2001). Generalization of Social Skills: The Strongest Link. Wisconsin CCBD Conference, Milwaukee.
• Melloy, K.J. (2001). Service Learning as an Effective Intervention for Teaching Students with EBD. Illinois CCBD Winter Drive In Conference, Naperville, Ill.
• Melloy, K.J. (1997). Beyond Behavior Management: The Critical Components of Successful Programs for Students with Behavioral Disorders. Retreat for Educators of Students with Behavioral Disorders, Illinois State University, Bloomington, Ill.  
• Melloy, K.J. (2003). Promoting Social Competence as Incompatible Behavior, Prevention/interventions for Noncompliant, Acting-Out, and Aggressive Behavior: Promoting Positive Student Outcomes. In Bullock, L.M., Gable, R.A., Melloy, K.J. (Eds.). Arlington: Council for Exceptional Children-Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. 
• Bullock, L.M.,  Gable, R.A. & Melloy, K.J. (2003). 5th Mini-Library Series: Meeting the Diverse Needs of Children and Youth with EBD: Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices. Arlington: Council for Exceptional Children–Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders.
• Zirpoli, T.J. & Melloy, K.J. (2001). Behavior Management: Applications for Teachers (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River: Merrill.
• Melloy, K.J. (1998). Catholic Teacher Educator or Teacher Educator Who is Catholic? Teacher Preparation in a Catholic University. Committee on Catholic Colleges and Universities in the 21st Century, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
• Melloy, K.J., Davis, C.A., Wehby, J.H., Murry, F.R. & Leiber, J. (1998). Developing Social Competence in Children and Youth with Challenging Behaviors, CCBD Mini-Library Series on Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, CCBD International Conference on Behavioral Disorders, Reston: CEC Publications.
• Zirpoli, T.J. & Melloy, K.J. (1997). Behavior Management: Applications for Teachers and Parents (2nd ed.), Upper Saddle River: Merrill.
• Zirpoli, T.J. & Melloy, K.J. (1993). Behavior Management: Applications for Teachers and Parents (1st  ed.), Columbus: Macmillan Publishers.

Professional Memberships

• Council for Exceptional Children and Subdivisions:
  • Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
  • Division of Mental Retardation
  • Division of Research
  • Division of Teacher Education
• Council for Learning Disabilities
• Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Planning Committee
• Minnesota Association of Children's Mental Health
• Minnesota Council for Learning Disabilities