Danielle Fowler
About Danielle Fowler
Danielle Fowler is a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston, focusing on the evaluation of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS) implementation. She has a background in psychology and education, with experience in student counseling and data analysis.
Work at UMass Boston
Danielle Fowler has been serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2020. In this role, she focuses on researching and evaluating the fidelity of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS) implementation at both systems and classroom levels. Her responsibilities also include facilitating student school counseling sessions and assisting with the implementation of the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum. Additionally, she engages in data-based decision-making by tracking student academic, social-emotional, and behavioral data.
Education and Expertise
Danielle Fowler pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in School Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston from 2020 to 2025. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Education (Ed.M) in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, completing her studies from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, Human Service Studies, and Early Childhood Education from Elon University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017.
Background
Danielle Fowler's educational journey began at Ramsey High School, where she completed her studies from 2009 to 2013. Following high school, she attended Elon University, earning her B.A. in various fields related to psychology and education. Her professional experience includes roles at various educational institutions, including the Judge Baker Children's Center and Harvard University Graduate School of Education, where she contributed to projects focused on child development and education.
Professional Experience
Danielle has held several positions that reflect her commitment to education and child development. She worked as a Milieu Counselor at Judge Baker Children's Center from 2018 to 2020 and as a Special Projects Coordinator for the Making Caring Common initiative at Harvard University from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Daycare Provider at Wyckoff Family YMCA and as an Office Assistant at Elon University. Her experience also includes writing for Stages Learning as an Autism Awareness Blog Writer from 2020 to 2021.
Current Involvement in Education
In addition to her role at UMass Boston, Danielle Fowler is currently a Pre-Practicum Student at Boston Public Schools, where she has been involved since 2021. This position allows her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, further enhancing her skills in cognitive, academic, and social-emotional behavioral assessment administration.