Cheryl A. Banull
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
cpbanull@marywood.edu
Psychology and Counseling
Courses taught:
General Psychology PSYC-211School Psychology Practicum PSYC-549A
Professional Contribution PSYC-555
Assessment of Learning PSYC-563
Socio-Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents PSYC-581
Education
M.Ed., Special Education Administration and Supervision, Marywood University (7/2025-Present)
Ph.D., School Psychology (May 2008), Loyola University-Chicago
M.Ed., Educational Psychology (December 2002), Loyola University-Chicago
B.A., Psychology (May 2000), The Pennsylvania State University
Licensures
Certified School Psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Research Interests
Dr. Banull’s research interests focus on best practices in family involvement in children's education, particularly in helping families understand their role from an early age. Her work also explores the impact of socioeconomic status, cultural differences, and parental education levels on child development; the differences between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles; and effective practices in virtual education for K–12 students.
As an educator, Dr. Banull has taught in both undergraduate and graduate settings, including doctoral programs in clinical forensic psychology and undergraduate programs in psychology, prior to joining Marywood University in August 2023.
As a Pennsylvania-certified school psychologist, Dr. Banull spent 19 years working in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, collaborating with general and special education students, their families, educators, administrators, and related service professionals. For the past two years, she has served as a virtual school psychologist, reviewing evaluations conducted by colleagues and participating in evaluation and IEP meetings to help families understand assessment data.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
-American Psychological Association (APA)
-Association of School Psychologist of Pennsylvania (ASPP
Fenning, P., Golomb, S., Gordon, V., Kelly, M., Scheinfield, R., Morello, T., Kosinski, A., & Banull, C.
(2008). Written Discipline Policies Used by Administrators. Journal of School Violence, 7:2, 123-
146.
M.Ed., Special Education Administration and Supervision, Marywood University (7/2025-Present)
Ph.D., School Psychology (May 2008), Loyola University-Chicago
M.Ed., Educational Psychology (December 2002), Loyola University-Chicago
B.A., Psychology (May 2000), The Pennsylvania State University
Licensures
Certified School Psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Research Interests
Dr. Banull’s research interests focus on best practices in family involvement in children's education, particularly in helping families understand their role from an early age. Her work also explores the impact of socioeconomic status, cultural differences, and parental education levels on child development; the differences between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles; and effective practices in virtual education for K–12 students.
As an educator, Dr. Banull has taught in both undergraduate and graduate settings, including doctoral programs in clinical forensic psychology and undergraduate programs in psychology, prior to joining Marywood University in August 2023.
As a Pennsylvania-certified school psychologist, Dr. Banull spent 19 years working in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, collaborating with general and special education students, their families, educators, administrators, and related service professionals. For the past two years, she has served as a virtual school psychologist, reviewing evaluations conducted by colleagues and participating in evaluation and IEP meetings to help families understand assessment data.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
-American Psychological Association (APA)
-Association of School Psychologist of Pennsylvania (ASPP
Presentations and Publications
Fenning, P., Golomb, S., Gordon, V., Kelly, M., Scheinfield, R., Morello, T., Kosinski, A., & Banull, C.
(2008). Written Discipline Policies Used by Administrators. Journal of School Violence, 7:2, 123-
146.