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The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2021-08-01 to present | Research Assistant Professor (Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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Olivia R. Hester

Texas A&M University: College Station, Texas, US

2019-07-01 to 2021-07-31 (Educational Psychology)
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The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2016 to 2019 | Graduate Research Assistant (Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2014 to 2016 | Transition Teacher (CrossingPoints Transition Program)
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Olivia R. Hester

The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2013 to 2014 | Graduate Research Assistant (Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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Education and qualifications (3)

The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US

2016 to 2019 | PhD in Special Education (Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2013 to 2014 | Masters in Severe Disabilities Education (Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2009 to 2013 | Bachelor's in Collaborative Special Education (Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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Professional activities (7)

Martha Lynn Scholarship: Tempe, AZ, US

2024 | Higher Education Faculty Research Scholarship Distinction
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Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders: Kansas City, MO, US

2023 | Outstanding Award in Poster Presentation
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Martha Lynn Smith: Tempe, AZ, US

2023 | Higher Education Faculty Research Scholarship
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Olivia R. Hester

Martha Lynn Smith: Tempe, AZ, US

2022 | Higher Education Faculty Research Scholarship
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The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2019 | Tommy Russell Award for Excellence in Doctoral Studies (Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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Olivia R. Hester

The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2015 | The Excellence in Teaching Special Education Award (Office of Research on Teaching in the Disciplines)
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Olivia R. Hester

The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL, US

2014 | The Jasper Harvey Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies (Special Education and Multiple Abilities)
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Works (16)

Addressing Literacy Skills of Adolescent Girls in a Juvenile Justice Facility: Using the Self-Regulated Strategy Development Instructional Approach to Improve Written Summaries

Behavioral Disorders
2025-01-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/01987429241311297
Contributors: Allyson Pitzel; Sara Sanders; Lauren Hart Rollins; Olivia R. Hester; Aimee J. Hackney; Kristine Jolivette
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Addressing the Transition Needs of Justice-Involved Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Journal of Correctional Education
2024 | Journal issue or edition
Contributors: Olivia R. Hester; Ashley V. Taconet; Allison Lombardi
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Olivia R. Hester

Conducting Trauma-Informed Focus Groups with Vulnerable Participants: Research(er) Reflexivity in Juvenile Justice Facilities

Sage Research Methods
2024 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4135/9781529683691
ISBN: 9781529683691
Contributors: Stephanie Anne Shelton; Sara Sanders; Kristine Jolivette; Kimberly P. Odom; Olivia R. Hester; Aimee Hackney; June L. Preast; Wenchao Ma; Nicole B. Prewitt
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Olivia R. Hester

Special Considerations for Reentry of At-Risk Youth from Juvenile Justice Facilities: Voices from the Field

Journal of Correctional Education
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Olivia R. Hester; Kristine Jolivette
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Olivia R. Hester

“Let’s Move Forward from Here”: Partner Snapshots of Youth Transition from Juvenile Corrections

Journal of Correctional Education
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Olivia R. Hester; Kristine Jolivette; Sara Sanders; Ashley S. Virgin; Allyson Pitzel
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Olivia R. Hester

Exploring the Impact of Choice in Writing Prompt on Persuasive Writing Performance Using SRSD with Intensified Self-Instruction for a Student in a Residential Facility

Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities
2024-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Allyson Pitzel; Sara Sanders; Kristine Jolivette; Olivia R. Hester; Aimee Hackney
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Olivia R. Hester

Navigation Support for Students with Intellectual Disability Using Mobile Devices

Journal of Special Education Technology
2024-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/01626434231210989
Contributors: Olivia R. Hester; Lori E. Cooney; Don D. McMahon
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Supporting Transition-Readiness Skills for Adolescents With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Using Check-In/Check-Out

Beyond Behavior
2024-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/10742956241252343
Contributors: Olivia R. Hester; Kristine Jolivette; Nicole C. Swoszowski
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Adaptations to Check-In/Check-Out for Students With Disabilities During Vocational Training

TEACHING Exceptional Children
2024-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/00400599221112078
Contributors: Olivia R. Hester; Kristine Jolivette; Nicole C. Swoszowski
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Using Check-In/Check-Out in Vocational Training for Young Adults With Intellectual Disability

Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/21651434211041913
Part of ISSN: 2165-1434
Part of ISSN: 2165-1442
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Olivia R. Hester
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The Influence of Teaching Assignment on Burnout in Special Education Teachers

Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals
2021 | Journal article
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Olivia R. Hester

‘Overworked and underappreciated’: special education teachers describe stress and attrition

Teacher Development
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/13664530.2020.1767189
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2-s2.0-85086031928

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17475120 13664530
Contributors: Hester, O.R.; Bridges, S.A.; Rollins, L.H.
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Augmented Reality: Teaching Daily Living Skills to Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Journal of Special Education Technology
2020-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0162643419836411
Part of ISSN: 0162-6434
Part of ISSN: 2381-3121
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Olivia R. Hester

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Introduction to Special Education: The Spectrum of Exceptionalities
2019 | Book chapter
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Olivia R. Hester

A study of the relation between special education burnout and job satisfaction

Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs
2019-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/1471-3802.12448
Part of ISSN: 1471-3802
Part of ISSN: 1471-3802
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Olivia R. Hester

Fears of children: Comparing the fears of children with and without intellectual disabilities

Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy
2018 | Journal article
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Olivia R. Hester
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