Dissertation title:  Gender-related personality attributes, achievement motivation, and career aspirations:  A comparison of gifted and average ability early adolescent girls

Courses Taught

Grants

Honors and Awards

Publications 

Journal Articles

Recent National and State Presentations

School Discipline Measures

Courses Taught

• Child Development
• Psychoeducational Assessment II
• Doctoral Seminar in School Psychology
• Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents
• Biological Bases of Behavior

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Grants

Gesten, E., Raffaele Mendez, L. M., & Perrin, K. (2003, May). Pathways to resilience: A 19-year follow-up of Pinellas youth. Funded by the USF Collaborative for Families, Schools, and Communities, University of South Florida, $15,000.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2002, October). An analysis of the system of care for children, adolescents, and young adults with special needs in Hillsborough County. Funded by the Florida Department of Health, $15,000.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2002, July). Training parents for their role as advocates. Funded by the USF Collaborative for Families, Schools, and Communities, $14,298.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2002, July). An analysis of the system of care for children, adolescents, and young adults with special needs in Hillsborough County. Funded by the Center for Scholarship in Action, University of South Florida, $15,000.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2002, January). An analysis of children, adolescents, and young adults with special needs in Hillsborough County. Funded by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, $20,000.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2001, January). Positive parent involvement in education: A protective factor in the educational development of homeless children? Funded by the Research Council, University of South Florida, $7,500.

Raffaele, L.M., & Daniel, P.L. (1998, February). Wise up: A collaborative project to provide training in the Wise Guys program. Funded by the USF Collaborative for Families, Schools, and Communities and the James and Jennifer Harrell Center for the Study of Domestic Violence, $10,000.

Raffaele, L.M. (1997, September). An analysis of out-of-school suspensions in Hillsborough County. Funded by the Hillsborough Constituency for Children, $25,000.

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Honors and Awards

1992-93, Christine Warren Anderson Memorial Scholarship Award, The University of Texas at Austin.

1988-89, 1989-90, School Psychology Program Scholarship Award,The University of Texas at Austin.

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Publications

Chapters in Books

Journal Articles

Other Refereed Publications

Chapters in Books

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., & Friedrich, A. (In press). Gender differences and equity in the classroom. In A. Canter, S. Carroll, & L. Paige (Eds.), Helping Children at Home and at School (Third Edition).

Young, E. L., & Raffaele Mendez, L. M. (2007). The mental health professional’s role in understanding, preventing, and responding to student sexual harassment. In J. E. Zins, M. J. Elias, & C. A. Maher (Eds.), Bullying, Victimization, and Peer Harassment: A Handbook of Prevention and Intervention (pp. 299-316). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, Inc. [Reprint of journal manuscript]

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Mihalas, S., & Hardesty, R. (2006). Gender differences in academic development and performance. InG. G. Bear & K. M. Minke (Eds.), Children's Needs III (pp. 553-565). Bethesda,MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2005). Suspension. Encyclopedia of School Psychology, 554-556.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2004). Gender and education. In C. Spielberger (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology, 65-70.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2004). Gender issues in the classroom. In A. Canter, S. Carroll, L. Paige, & I. Romero (Eds.). Helping Children at Home and at School (second edition).

Young, E.L., & Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2004). The mental health professional’s role in understanding, preventing, and responding to student sexual harassment. In M.J. Elias, J.E. Zins, & C.A. Maher (Eds.), Handbook of Prevention and Intervention in Peer Harassment, Victimization, and Bullying (pp. 7-23). Binghampton, NY: Haworth Press, Inc. [Reprint of journal manuscript]

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., & Gale, D. (2002). Best practices in considering gender differences in providing psychological services to children and adolescents in schools. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best Practices in School Psychology—IV (pp. 1447-1460). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

Stark, K.D., Raffaele, L., & Reysa, A. (1994). The treatment of depressed children: A skills training approach to working with children and families. In C.W. LeCroy (Ed.), Handbook of Child and Adolescent Treatment Manuals. New York: MacMillan Publishing Company.

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Journal Articles

Friedrich, A., Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Mihalas, S. M. (In press). Gender as a factor school-based mental health service delivery. School Psychology Review.

Worcester, J., Nesman, T., Raffaele Mendez, L. M., & Keller, H. R. (2008).  Giving voice to parents of young children with challenging behavior.  Exceptional Children, 74 (4), 509-525.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., Young, E.L., Mihalas, S.T., Cusumano, D.L., & Hoffman, L.L. (2006). Hidden stressors for girls in middle school: What teachers can do to help. Middle School Journal.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2003). Predictors of suspension and negative outcomes: A longitudinal investigation. New Directions for Youth Development, 99, 17-33.

Young, E.L., & Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2003). The mental health professional’s role in understanding, preventing, and responding to student sexual harassment. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 9, 7-23.

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., & Knoff, H. M. (2003). Who gets suspended from school and why: A demographic analysis of schools and disciplinary infractions in a large school district. Education and Treatment of Children, 26(1), 30-51.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., Knoff, H.M., & Ferron, J. (2002). School demographic variables and out-of-school suspension rates: A quantitative and qualitative analysis of a large, ethnically diverse school district. Psychology in the Schools, 30(3), 259-277.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., & Crawford, K.M. (2002). Gender-role stereotyping and career aspirations: A comparison of gifted early adolescent boys and girls. Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 13(3), 96-107.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2000). Gender roles and achievement-related choices: A comparison of early adolescent girls in gifted and general education programs. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 24(2), 149-169.

Raffaele, L.M., & Knoff, H.M. (1999). Improving home-school collaboration with disadvantaged parents: Organizational principles, perspectives, and approaches. School Psychology Review, 28, 448-466.

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Recent National and State Presentations to Learned Societies

White, T., Saari, B., Matthews, Y., Loker, T., & Raffaele Mendez, L. M. (2010, March). School-based therapeutic interventions for youth who have experienced trauma. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., Sundman, A., Cihonski, D., Saari, B., Matthews, Y., & Loker, T. (2010, March). Building resiliency in families with autism: A coparenting training model. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.

Loker, T., Raffaele Mendez, L.M.,Ogg, J., Sharp, A., Cihonski, D., Fefer, S.,Saari, B.,& Matthews, Y. (2010, March).School-based parent training within a response to intervention framework. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., Loker, T., Saari, B., Sharp, A., Fefer, S., Sundman, A., Matthews, Y., & Cihonski, D. (2010, March). Raising children with challenging behaviors: Exploring how couples coparent. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Loker, T., Matthews, Y., Saari, B., & White, T. (2009, October). School-based therapeutic interventions for youth who have experienced trauma. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, St. Petersburg, FL.

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Loker, T., Saari, B., Sundman, A., Matthews, Y., Cihonski, D., Sharp, A., & Fefer, S. (2009, October). Coparenting a child with challenging behaviors: A qualitative investigation. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, St. Petersburg, FL.

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Saari, B., Sundman, A., & Annis, S. (2009, February). Coparenting in families raising young children with challenging behaviors. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA.

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Saari, B., Loker, T., Sundman, A., & Annis, S. (2008, October). Fostering resilience in families of children with challenging behaviors. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL.

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., & Saari, B. (2008, October). Long-term outcomes of kindergarten entry and retention decisions. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL.

Mihalas, S. M., Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Cole, C. & Saari, B. (2008, August). Moderators of relational aggression and depression in minority youth. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Raffaele Mendez, L. M., Saari, B., Smith, J. C., & Dance, L. (2008, February). Kindergarten entry and retention decisions: Long-term outcomes for children. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Sansosti, J. M., Powell-Smith, K. M., & Raffaele Mendez, L. M.(2007, March). Inclusion for students with autism spectrum disorders: Definitions and decision-making.Paperpresentedat the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New York, NY.

Cihonski, D., & Raffaele Mendez, L. M. (2006, April).  Expression of voice: A qualitative study of adolescent girls.  Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, CA.

Raffaele Mendez, L M., & Sansosti, J. M. (2006, April).  Children and youth with special needs:  One community’s needs analysis.  Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, CA.

Mihalas, S. T., & Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2005, November).  Considering systems variables in promoting effective school-based interventions.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Hollywood, FL.

Mihalas, S.T., & Raffaele Mendez, L. M. (2005, August).  Helping break the cycle of school violence and aggression:  A program evaluation of the Owning Up curricula.  Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Perrin, K.M., Gesten, E., Green, A., Batsche, C., Raffaele Mendez, L., Austin, B.A., & Salcedo, O., (2005, June). Variables affecting successful completion of high school: Exploring a K-12 longitudinal school-based dataset. Paper presented at Pathways to Resilience: An International Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Worcester, J., Raffaele Mendez, L. M., & Keller, H. (2005, February).  Giving voice to parents obtaining services for young children with special needs.  Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Tampa, FL.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2003, May).  Predictors of suspension and suspension as a predictor of negative school outcomes:  A longitudinal investigation of an entire cohort of students from second through twelfth grades.  Paper presented at the School to Prison Pipeline Conference sponsored by the Civil Rights Project, Harvard University, Boston, MA.

Young, E.L., & Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2003, April).  The mental health professional’s role in understanding, preventing, and responding to student sexual harassment.  Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Toronto, Ontario.  

Redmon, S., Blalock, J., Hess, J., & Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2002, November).  Building strategic planning partnerships at the community and state levels.  Partners in Leadership Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Hess, J., & Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2002, February).  An analysis of children, adolescents, and young adults with special needs in Hillsborough County.  Poster presented at Health Sciences Center (HSC) Research Day, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.  (Received a Superior Presentation award.)

Berson, I., Moore, J., Raffaele Mendez, L., Briscoe, R., & Panacek, L. (2001, February).  Critical issue analysis:  Linking the university to the community for system and service improvements.  Symposium presented at the International Conference on the University as Citizen: Engaging Universities and Communities, Tampa, FL.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M. (2000, November).  Differences between schools with high and low suspension rates:  A qualitative and quantitative analysis.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Miami Beach, FL.

Knoff, H.M., & Raffaele, L.M. (2000, April).  Parent involvement and social skills training:  Empirical practices and a “Stop and Think” program example.  Mini-skills workshop presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Raffaele, L.M. (2000, April).  Out-of-school suspension:  Predictive factors and preventive strategies. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Raffaele, L.M. (1999, November).  Decreasing out-of-school suspensions:  Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Raffaele, L.M., & Crawford, K.M. (1999, August).  Gender-role stereotyping in the career aspirations of gifted adolescents.  Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Bradley-Klug, K.L., & Raffaele, L.M. (1999, April).  Creating a school-based team to provide services to adolescents with ADHD.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Las Vegas, NV.          

Raffaele, L.M., Cusumano, D., & Young, E. (1999, April).  Promoting gender equity:  What is the role of the school psychologist?  Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Las Vegas, NV.

Raffaele, L.M., Cusumano, D., & Young, E. (1998, November).  Advocating foradolescent girls:  A national survey of school psychologists.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Tampa, FL.

Raffaele, L.M., Borah, J., & Chesno, E.J. (1998, August).  School, family, and community factors related to middle school suspensions.  Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Raffaele, L.M., Cusumano, D., & Young, E. (1998, August).  Advocating for adolescent girls:  A national survey of school psychologists.  Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Raffaele, L.M., Ackerman, E., Crawford, K., & Smith, J. (1998, April).  Helping gifted girls overcome the effects of gender role stereotyping.  Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL.

Kimmel, E., Rosselli, H., Ogren, C., Raffaele, L., & Bartsch, I. (1998, February). Separate at times:  A consideration of the issues on single sex education.  Focused dialogue presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Tampa, FL.

Raffaele, L.M. (1998, February).  Gifted adolescent girls’ perceptions of male-dominated, female-dominated, and gender-balanced careers.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Tampa, FL.

Raffaele, L.M., Rosselli, H.C., Taylor, E.L., & Daniel, P.L. (1998, January).  Women nurturing women in the university:  Developing a gender and schooling discussion/research group.  Panel presented at the annual international conference on Women in Higher Education.  San Francisco, CA.

Raffaele, L.M. (1997, November).  Working with families to support young children’s learning.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Daytona Beach, FL.

Raffaele, L.M. (1997, August).  Giftedness, gender roles, and achievement-related choices.  Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.  Chicago, IL.

Jones, A., Lazarou, B., Raffaele, L.M., & Taylor, E. (1997, June).  Gifted girls:  What do teachers need to know?  Workshop presented at the Florida Association for the Gifted Summer Institute.  Tampa, FL. 

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Other Refereed Publications

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., Cusumano, D.L., & Young, E.L. (2002, December). Addressing the needs of adolescent girls: A survey of school psychologists. Communique, 11-13.

Raffaele Mendez, L.M., & Young, E.L. (2002, May). Research briefs: Sexual harassment in elementary and secondary schools. Communique, 38-39.

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