Martha Mendez-Baldwin
Affiliated Faculty, Psychology
Courses Taught
PSYC 150 Roots: Psychology
PSYC 203 Arches Program General Psychology
PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 310 Psychology of Developmental Disorders and Delays
PSYC 345 Psychology of Childhood
PSYC 346 Psychology of Adolescence
PSYC 360 Independent Study
PSYC 330 Special Topics: Applied Developmental Psychology
PSYC 316 Issues Affecting Today's Youth
PSYC 429 Research in Psychology
PSYC 430 Research in Psychology
PSYC 460 Independent Study
PSYC 475 Internship
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Research
I am an Applied Developmental Psychologist. My specialty area is child and adolescent development. I do research on the following topics:
- Child abuse
- Parenting
- Bullying
- Adolescent Drinking & Driving
- Impact of Same Gender High Schools
- Impact of Therapeutic Equestrian Riding
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Publications and Scholarly Activities
Publications:
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. (2023). Teachers' Attitudes About Bullying in Preschool Children. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 1, No. 1.( https://journalofbullying.substack.com/p/teachers-attitudes-about-bullying)
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M.& Corrica, K. (2023).Bullying and College Adjustment. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 1. No.1.( https://journalof bullying.substack.com/p/running-head-bullying-and-college)
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Riggi, S. & Shabaj, S. (2020). How much do parents know about bullying? Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 1, No. 1. (http://sites.tamuc.edu/bullyingjournal/how-much-do-parents-know-about-bullying/.)
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. & Froehle, L. (2019). Youth soccer players' views about bullying and sports hazing. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 1, No 2. (http://sites.tamuc.edu/bullyingjournal/youth-soccer-players-views-about-bullying-and-hazing/.)
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. (2018). Bullying: College students' views and experiences. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 1, No1.(https://sites.tamuc.edu/bullyingjournal/bullying-college-students-views-and-experiences/).
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. & DeLaurentis, B. (2018). College athletes' views on sports bullying and hazing. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 1, No 1. (http://sites.tamuc.edu/bullyingjournal/college-athletes-views-sports-bullying-hazing/.)
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Fontaine, A. & Consiglio, J.(2017). An examination of high school athletes' attitudes about bullying and hazing. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 2, No 2. (sites.tamuc.edu/bullyingjournal/article/high-school-athletes-attitudes-bullying-hazing/).
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. (2017). An interactive bully prevention program: Using story time, dolls, and pledges to teach about bullying. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 2, No 2. (http://sites.tumac.edu/bullyingjournal/interactive-program-using-story-time-dolls-pledges-teach-bullying/.).
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. , Cirillo, K., Ferrigno, M. & Argento, V. (2015). An examination of cyber- bullying and social media use in teens. Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression. Volume 1, No 1. (sites.tamuc.edu/bullyingjournal/article/cyber-bullying-among-teens/).
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. & Busch-Rosnagel, N. (2003). Changes in parental sense of competence and attitudes in parents involved in a Head Start Program as a result of participation in a parent education workshop. NHSA Dialog: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Early Intervention, Volume 6 No 2 (pp. 331-344).
Conference Papers & Posters:
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Corrica, K. & Dalo, J. (March 5, 2022). Bullying & Adjustment to College. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Riggi, S. & Shabaj, S. (March 1, 2019). How Much Do Parents Know About Bulling? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M, & Froehle, L. (March 1, 2019). Youth Soccer Players' Views About Bullying and Sports Hazing. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin M.M. & Lockhart, S., & Sanchez, G. ( April 23, 2017). College Students' Attitudes & Experiences with Bullying. Poster presented at the 45th annual meeting of the Hunter College Psychology Convention, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Dorel, E, & Perez, E. (May 7, 2016). Preschool Teachers Attitudes Toward Bullying in Preschool Children. Poster presented at the Pace University Psychology Convention, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. & Barbella, S, & Acosta, M. (April 17, 2016). College Athletes' Attitudes Toward Sports Bullying & Hazing. Poster presented at the 44th annual meeting of the Hunter College Psychology Convention, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. & O'Neil, K. (March 5, 2016). The Relationship between Self-Esteem and Speaking Your Voice among Adolescent Girls. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Servera, G. & Raju, D. (May 23, 2015). Teachers: Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Bullying and Bully Prevention. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Kelly, MK. (April 26, 2015). An Interactive Bully Prevention Program. Poster presented at the 43rd annual Hunter College Psychology Convention, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. , Cirillo, K., Ferrigno, M. & Argento, V. (April 26, 2015). An Examination of Cyber- Bullying and Social Media Use in Teens: Prevalence, Attitudes,and Behaviors. Paper presented at the 43rd annual Hunter College Psychology Convention, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. , Cirillo, K., Ferrigno, M. & Argento, V. (October 17, 2014). An Examination of Cyber- Bullying and Social Media Use in Teens: Prevalence, Attitudes,and Behaviors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the New England Psychological Association, Lewiston, ME.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. (Summer 2013). Design and Evaluation of a Therapeutic Equestrian Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Manhattan College Summer Grant recipient.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. & Pugliese, A. (April 2013). Does Bullying Take Place in Catholic Schools? Poster presented at the 41st annual Hunter College Psychology Convention, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. & Pugliese, A. (April 2013). Design & Implementation of a Bully Prevention Program: Pledges, Dolls, & Stories-A Pilot Study, Poster presented at the 41st annual Hunter College Psychology Convention, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. (February 28, 2013). Bullying: Helping Teachers, Parents, and Children. Workshop presented at the National Conference on Bullying, Orlando, Fl.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Martinez, A. & Mecca, C. (April 22, 2012). Bullying: What Do Teachers Think. Poster presented at the St. John's Psychology Convention, Queens, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M.& Ferrari, K. (April 1, 2012). An Examination of Teacher's Attitudes and Confidence in Handling Bullying. Poster presented at 40th annual Hunter College Psychology Convention and the 16 annual N.E.U.R.O.N. Conference, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Spiros, K., & Thomas, D. (April 4, 2011). Expect Respect: A Self-Esteem Program for Adolescent Girls. Poster presented at the 39th annual Hunter College Psychology Convention and the 15th annual N.E.U.R.O.N. Conference, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Flanagen, M. & O’Gara, A. (April 17, 2010). Self-Esteem and Sports: Basketball, Dance, and Horseback Riding. . Poster presented at the 38th annual Hunter College Psychology Convention and the 14th annual N.E.U.R.O.N. Conference, New York, NY.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Pisco, J.L., Meyerhoefer, T., & Colon, K. (April, 2009) The experience of attending a same sex high school: A comparison of boys and girls. Poster presented at the 37th annual Hunter College Psychology Convention and the 13th annual N.E.U.R.O.N. Conference, New York, NY
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Grabell, N., & Lindsley, C. (March, 2008). Teachers’ perceptions of bullying among early elementary school children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., & Pisco, M.J. (March, 2007). An examination of adolescents’ attitudes toward drinking and driving and alcohol related behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., Lowe, S. & Lodge, D. (March, 2006). Verbal memory, puzzles, and Piagetian tasks: Comparing the abilities of preschooler. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., & Dolev, R. (March, 2006). An Examination of Parenting Responses to Terrorism in Israel, North Ireland, USA, & Scotland. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological, Baltimore Association, MD.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M. (March, 2005). An Examination of the Cognitive Abilities of Preschool Aged Children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
- Dolev, R., Zeedyk, M.S., Plunkett, S., Harris-Wyatt, Ayalon, O., Muldoon, O., Mulholland, P., Harris-O’Brien, D., Mendez-Baldwin, M., & Pelach-Galil, R. (September, 2004). The effects of exposure to terrorism on parents and their children: A cross cultural study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the British Psychological Society: Developmental Section, Headingley, Leeds.
- Dolev, R., Zeedyk, M.S., Plunkett, S., Harris-Wyatt, Ayalon, O., Muldoon, O., Mulholland, P., Harris-O’Brien, D., Mendez-Baldwin, M., & Pelach-Galil, R. (July, 2004). A cross-national study of parenting behaviors and attitudes toward the threat of terrorism. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society of Political Psychology, Lund, Sweden.
- Mendez-Baldwin, M.M., McLean, L., Jeleneck, M., & Kaplan, M. (April, 2004). The effects of a parenting workshop for Head Start Parents on parenting stress and an evaluation of parenting stress in parents of low-income status. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Washington D.C.
Workshops and Intervention Programs:
Anti- Bully Program
Oct 27 & 20 2014
St. Columbanus, Cortlandt NY
Bully Prevention Workshop-K- 8th gradeAnti- Bully Program
Sept 17 & 18, 2014
St. Patrick's School, Yorktown Hgts NY
Bully Prevention Workshop-K- 8th gradeAnti- Bully Program
Nov 13 & 15, 2012
St. Patrick's School
Bully Prevention Workshop-K- 8th gradeBullying: What Every Parent Should Know
Jan 2012
St. Patrick's School
Workshop for ParentsStress and Time Management for the School Administrator
Aug 2010
Yorktown Central School District
Staff DevelopmentExpect Respect: A Self-Esteem Program for Teen Girls
Sept 2009-Feb 2010
St. Catharine Academy & Our Lady of Victory AcademyKeeping Families Safe: Child Abuse Prevention
February, 2008
Mosholu Montefiore Child Development Program
Parenting WorkshopTransitioning the Preschool Student: June 2007
Mosholu Montefiore Child Development Program
Teacher In-Service/Staff Development WorkshopChild Abuse Prevention: February 2007:
Mosholu Montefiore Child Development Program
Parenting WorkshopPositive Approaches to Discipline: April 2006
Mosholu Montefiore Child Development Program
Parenting WorkshopDiscipline in the Classroom: January 2006
Mosholu Mtefiore Child Development Program
Staff Development WorkshopUnderstanding Your Teen: March 2000
St. Catharine Academy
Parenting WorkshopUnderstanding the Abused Child: April 1998
Children’s Safety Project- Greenwich House for Children
Parenting Workshop
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Professional Experience and Memberships
I am a NY State licensed psychologist. I have over 20 years experience as an Applied Developmental Psychologist with a specialty in Children & Adolescents. In addition to my academic work at Manhattan College, I conduct parent training workshop, self-esteem workshops for teens, and bully prevention workshops for children, parents, and teachers in additon to other prevention, psychoeducation, and intervention workshops and programs to foster healthy development and help ease developmental transitions.
I am also a trained equestrian instructor and teach very young children and children with special needs to ride and work with horses.
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Psi Chi: The International Honor Society for Psychology
- Sigma Xi: The Scientific Honor Society
- New England Psychological Association
- Association for Psychological Science
- Intercollegial Equestrian Association
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Honors, Awards, and Grants
Honors & Awards
- Costello Teaching Award (2024)
- Manhattan College Costello Teaching Award Nominee 2013, 2014 & 2015
- Manhattan College Summer Grant 2013
- Who's Who Among American College Professors 2005
- Fordham University Presidential Graduate School Scholarship 1990-1993
- Manhattan College Medal for Psychology 1990
Grants
- Manhattan College Summer Grant 2016
- Manhattan College Summer Grant 2013
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Other
Media Exposure & Expert Advice:
Latina Magazine (October 1, 2015)
Pal or Parent?
http://www.magzter.com/articles/5891/121776/55ef764c39665
The Daily Voice, (Sept 1, 2015): Back to School Advice for parents
http://whiteplains.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/ease-back-to-school-anxiety-with-tips-from-westchester-education-expert/585339/Westchester Magazine, July 1, 2015
Just What is Permissive Parenting
http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/July-2015/Just-What-Is-Permissive-Parenting/Care.com, March 31, 2015
Parenting Advice:
http://www.care.com/a/addressing-your-childs-bad-behavior-20150331110139Fast Company, January 22, 2015
Helping Young Girls Stay Assertive
http://www.fastcompany.com/3041179/strong-female-lead/how-we-can-help-young-girls-stay-assertiveHer Campus, March 2014
Meet MC Celebrity Dr. Mendez-Baldwin
http://www.hercampus.com/school/manhattan/meet-mc-campus-celebrity-dr-martha-mendez-baldwinBronx Times Reporter, October 29, 2009
Young Women Learn Accountability
article describing the Expect Respect Program at SCA and OLVANew 12- The Bronx, October, 2007
Interview: Expert talk on Bullying