About Us
Dr.
John Maag is co-founder and president of ACT as well as being a Professor
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln specializing in the education and treatment
of children with emotional and behavioal disorders. He teaches courses on
cognitive-behavior therapy, behavior management, and counseling children at-risk.
Dr. Maag received a Distinguished Teaching Award in 1993. His current interests
include functional assessment, treatment of depression and attention deficit
disorder, and training individuals in the use of self-management skills. He
has published over 60 articles and book chapters on these topics and others
addressing the education and treatment of children and adolescents. His research
is widely cited in special education textbooks including those dealing with
inclusion, emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and
behavior management. He is the author of Parenting Without Punishment which
won a Parent's Choice Award. A licensed psychotherapist in part-time private
practice, he also is a nationally recognized behavioral consultant on best
practices for managing resistance and improving relationships at work and
home. He is a consulting editor and field reviewer for numerous journals as
well as co-editor of special issues of journals on attention deficit disorder
and cognitive therapy.
Dr.
Suzanne Kemp is co-founder and CEO of ACT as well as being a lecturer
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Kemp has spent 12 years
working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders both as a teacher
and administrator. She has also served as a special education coordinator.
Currently, Dr. Kemp is developing Lincoln Academy, a private elementary school
that she co-founded. She has infused her philosophy of teaching students critical
thinking skills, increasing academic engagement, and service learning into
this school. Dr. Kemp has served on numerous state and national committees
whose mission is to provide better education to students with disabilities.
Because of her expertise in school management, alternative teaching methods,
and innovative administrative leadership, she is a much sought after and nationally
recognized presenter and consultant to school districts, agencies, and organizations.
Dr. Kemp is also a lecturer at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
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