Peter McCarthy

• McCarthy, P., Brennan, L., & Vecchiarello, K. (2011). Parent – school communication in the inclusive   classroom: A comprehensive model of collaboration in education. International Journal of Humanities andSocial Science, 1(15), 55-60.
• Rizopoulos, L., & McCarthy, P. (2011). Investing in our future: Inspiring hispanics to teach. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1(19), 67-78.
• Rizopoulos, L.A., & McCarthy, P. (2009). Using Online threaded discussions: best practice for the digital learner. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 37(4), 373-383.
• McCarthy, P.J. (2009). Why use Technology to promote learning?  In W. Merriman & A. Nicoletti (Eds.), Using technology in 21st century schools (pp. 17-28). Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association.
• McCarthy, P. J. (2008). Teaching students with disabilities. In W. Merriman & A. Nicoletti (Eds.), Understanding and teaching today's students (pp. 43-56). Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association.
• McCarthy, P. (2006) Parent teacher communication in the inclusion classroom setting. Paper to be presented at the NYS Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Albany, NY, November, 2006
• Wolpert, G., McCarthy, P. (2003) Teaching children with autism spectrum disorder. Poster session presented at the NYS Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Tarrytown, NY, November, 2003
• McCarthy, P., Wolpert, G. (2002) Universal design for learning: Accessing information technology for persons with disabilities. Paper presented at the NYS Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Albany, NY, November 23, 2002
• Wolpert, G., McCarthy, P. (2000) Collegians, community kids and computers: A public / private learning collaboration. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators National Convention, New Orleans, La., February, 2000.
• McCarthy, P. (1998) The relationship between attitudes towards computers and level of involvement with computers among New York City special education teachers. Dissertation Abstracts 1998

MEMBERSHIPS

• The Council for Exceptional Children
  • Teacher Education Division
  • Behavioral Disorder Division
  • Technology and Media Division
• National Advisory Board for the PRAXIS EXAM for Special Education Teacher Certification
• Kappa Delta Pi ~ International Honor Society in Education
• Phi Epsilon Kappa ~ National Honor Society for Teachers of Physical Education
• The International Dyslexic Society
• The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Test Consultant for Educational Testing Service
• Consultant for the Graduate Divisions of Hunter College
• Consultant for the Graduate Divisions of Mercy College

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

State of New York:

• School District Administrator
• School Administration and Supervision
• Special Education, Grades K-12
• Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6

City of New York:

• Educational Administrator ~ Level III - IV (Senior Special Education Program Specialist)
• Educational Administrator ~ Level I - II (Special Education Program Specialist)
• Assistant Principal of Special Education Schools
• Assistant Principal Supervision and Administration Special Education in Day High Schools
• Supervisor of Special Education Programs
• Teacher of Emotionally Disturbed / Behaviorally Disordered
• Teacher of Physical Education

• Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award, Manhattan College 2013-14
• Distinguished Service Award, presented by Phi Epsilon Kappa, Alpha Eta Chapter, Manhattan College, March, 2006
• Pen & Sword Society, Manhattan College, May 2009