Child Life faculty at Akron

Rose Resler

Director of Child Life Specialist Program

MA (1994) The University of Akron, Urban Studies: Health Care Management
BA (1990) The University of Akron: Child and Family Development- Child Life Specialist
LPN (1977) Timken Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Certification for Child Life Specialist, CCLS
Certified in Family and Consumer Science, CFCS
Licensed Practical Nurse

Research Interest

• Siblings
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Bereavement
• Infants

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Sophia Kraus

Associate Clinical Instructor and Associate Director
The University of Akron Center for Child Development

Education:

MA in Family and Child Development

Professional Interests:

• Supervising Student Field Experience
• Accreditation and Curriculum Development

Research Interests:

• Play Theory
• Learning Disabilities

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Susan Karas

MA (1992) The University of Akron, Community Counseling
BA (1986) Baldwin Wallace University: Psychology
RN (1981) Lutheran Medical Center
Licensed Registered Nurse, RN
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC

Research Interests:

• Bereavement
• Adolescence
• Personal, Marriage and Social Counseling

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Kathleen McCue

LSW (1998) Cleveland State University: Social Work Licensure
MA (1973) University of Southern California: Clinical Psychology
BA (1970) University of Texas: Psychology
Certification for Child Life Specialist, CCLS
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Emergency Medical Technician, EMT
Trainer for Critical Incident Stress Management

Research Interests:

• Cancer
• Trauma
• Bereavement
• Support Groups

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Mandy Fleming