Dr. Gabrielle Wilcox
Positions
Associate Professor
Werklund School of Education, Specialization, School and Applied Child Psychology
Full Member
Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Full Member
Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Owerko Centre
Contact information
Web presence
Phone number
Office: 403.220.2534
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Email: clmacgil@ucalgary.ca
Twitter: @UCalgaryEduc
Background
Educational Background
Doctorate of Psychology Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009
Master's of Science Pyschology, Millersville University, 2001
Bachelor of Science in Education English Education, Millersville University, 1997
Biography
In January 2013, Dr. Wilcox moved to Alberta from Pennsylvania, where she spent most of her life. She earned a BSE in English Education and an MS in School Psychology at Millersville University. She practiced as a school psychologist for eight years, primarily serving students with intellectual disabilities or severe emotional/ behavioral problems, before completing her PsyD in School Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2009. She completed post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology. She practiced as a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, primarily working in pediatric neuropsychology, until joining the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. Dr. Wilcox is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute
- Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI)
- Owerko Centre
- National Academy of Neuropsychology
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Trainers of School Psychologists
- Canadian Psychological Association
- LD & ADHD Network - Calgary Region (https://ldadhdnetwork.ca/)
- Learning Disability Association of Alberta - Vice President (https://ldalberta.ca/)
Research
Areas of Research
- cognitive-behavioural
Dr. Wilcox’s current research focuses on improving our understanding of how to support student learning and preparation for post-school requirements. Specific areas of research which contribute to this include neuropsychology for intervention, mental health in schools, transition planning, and university-level instruction.
Students interested in working with Dr. Wilcox are strongly encouraged to set up a meeting to discuss research interests and goodness of fit.
- Mental health
- School neuropsychology
- Reading and writing assessment and intervention
- Developmental psychopathology: AD/HD and disruptive disorders of childhood
- Collaborative and expanding role of school psychologists
- Intellectual disabilities
- Transition-age youth
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Projects
- Impact Assessment Study: Calgary Reading Comprehension Assessment of Shoelace Reading Comprehension Program
- Role: Principal Investigator
- Funded by: UCEED
- Dates: June 2023 - June 2024
Integrated School Support Program Provincial Expansion Program Evaluation
- Role: Principal Investigator
- Funded by: Calgary Police Youth Foundation
- Dates: December 2022 - December 2026
- Standards for Child and Youth Mental Health Services for Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tourette Syndrome Across Alberta: Understanding Knowledge Gaps and Implementation Challenges, and Following Health Outcomes
- Role: Co-Investigator
- Funded by CIHR Catalyst Grant: Towards Pan-Canadian Standards for Children and Youth Mental Health Services
- Dates: February 2023 - February 2024
- The experiences of parents seeking special education services for their child with a disability
- Role: Co-Investigator
- Funded by SSHRC Insight Development Grant
- Dates: July 2022 - June 2023
Awards
- NAN Fellow, National Academy of Neuropsychology. 2024
- Werklund Community Engagement Award, Werklund School of Education. 2024
- School Psychology Research Collaboration Conference, 2015
- School Psychology Research Collaboration Conference, Society for the Study of School Psychology. 2015
- University of Calgary Teaching Award for Curriculum Development, 2015
- University of Calgary Teaching Award for Educational Leadership in an Informal Role, 2015
- Werklund School Leadership Education Award, 2015
- John F. Steinman Fellowship, John F. Steinman Fellowship Fund. 2006
Publications
- Fist year perceptions of the transition to university: The role of informational, instrumental, and emotional supports. . Stokoe, M., Nordstokke, D., & Wilcox, G. . International Journal of Research in Education and Science. 377-393. (2024)
- Parent understanding of specific learning disabilities. . Wilcox, G., Makarenko, E., MacMaster, F. P., & Swansburg, R. . Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal. (2024)
- Using dynamic “choose your own adventure” cases to instruct clinical reasoning skills.. Schroeder, M., Wilcox, G., & Drefs, M. . Contemporary School Psychology. (2024)
- Mental health in emerging adults with ADHD and/or specific learning disabilities: A scoping review. . Wilcox, G., Gibson, A., Lindsay, B., Prasad, S., & Szeto, A. C. H. . Emerging Adulthood . 1-25. (2023)
- Developing a provincial patient support network for children and families affected by Tourette syndrome and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder: Results of a stakeholder consultation. . Pringsheim, T., Fletcher, J., Dimitropoulos, G., Martino, D., Wilcox, G., MacMaster, F., & Arnold, P. . Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 15(29), . 1-9. (2021)
- Pediatric norming of motor functions tests. . Wilcox, G., & Nordstokke D. . International Neuropsychological Society, 28(1), . 85-93. (2022)
- Teachers often see red flags first: School staffs’ perceptions regarding their roles in supporting students with mental health concerns.. Dimitropolous, G., Cullen, E., Cullen, O. Pawluk, C., McLuckie, A., Patton, S., Bulloch, A., Wilcox, G., Arnold, P.. School Mental Health. . (2021)
- Targeted interventions in Tourette’s using advanced neuroimaging and stimulation (TITANS): Study protocol for a double blind, randomized controlled trial of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the supplementary motor area in children with Tourette’. Kahl, C, K., Swansburg, R., Kirton, A., Pringsheim, T., Wilcox, G., Zewdie, E., Harris, A., Croarkin, P., Nettel-Aguirre, A., Chenji, S., & MacMaster, F. P. . BMJ Open. (2021)
- Using de-implementation and implementation science to bridge the research to practice gap. . Wilcox, G., Chatlos, S. B., McClure, E., Flowers, J., & Makarenko, E. . Contemporary School Psychology.. (2021)
- Why educational psychology is well-positioned to bridge neuroscience and education, barriers to fulfilling this role, and how we can overcome them.. Wilcox, G., Dommett, E., Morrett, L., Hawes, Z. . Frontiers in Educational Psychology, 11(618449). . (2021)
- Connecting mental health and academic success. In L. S. Jaber (Ed.), Understanding mental health across educational contexts: Promoting wellness in classrooms.. Canadian Scholars.. 162-178. (2024)
- Cognitive neuroscience for school psychologists: Brain-behavior relationships in the classroom. . Wilcox, G., MacMaster, F. P., & Makarenko, E. . Routledge. (2022)
In the News
- Community partnership aims to enhance child wellness. . Education News Today Canada. . (2024)
- Academic success to support behavioral and mental health. . Vancouver Island Mental Health Society. .
More Information
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Wilcox before applying for the program.
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