Bailey co-authors mindfulness study

Brooke Bailey, of Bethlehem, is a co-author of “Effects of a School-Based Mindfulness Program for Young Children.” The paper was published recently in the Journal of Child and Family Studies. Professor of Psychology Mark Sciutto and Muhlenberg College student researchers Brooke Bailey ‘20 and Tovia Marinstein ‘20 worked with Shanthi to collect data from school-based program at Bethlehem’s Marvine Elementary School. Sarah Cehelyk ‘22 joined the research team as it began the process of analyzing the data and writing up the results.

The study found that teacher ratings of prosocial behavior improved after a 16-session mindfulness program, that program outcomes differed by grade but not across child sex and race/ethnicity and that teacher and student engagement in the mindfulness program was associated with more positive outcomes.

Sciutto’s research group is currently exploring the ways in which classroom teachers’ engagement in the program might promote better outcomes.

Tereska ‘Berg College student-athlete

Caleb Tereska, of Bethlehem, was selected for the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2021 season. He was recognized for his performance as a Finance/Accounting sophomore in the classroom and as a baseball player on the field, court, track and course. To be included, a student must be a sophomore or higher and carry at least a 3.40 cumulative grade-point average through the end of the fall 2020 semester.

Resident completing internship

Reem Shadid, of Bethlehem, is completing an internship with Pennsylvanians for Alternatives during summer 2021. The Northampton Area High School graduate is studying Economics and Criminology at Albright College. Pennsylvanians for Alternatives is a grassroots organization dedicated to ending capital punishment in Pennsylvania