Professor of Psychology

Amy Button-Ervin

Psychology & Communication

(607) 871-2213

[email protected]

Science Center , 423G

Education

PsyD: School Psychology Alfred University, 2017
MA: School Psychology Alfred University, 2012
BA: Psychology St. Bonaventure University, 2009

Courses Taught

Introduction to Psychology
Communication & Counseling Skills
Psychological Research Methods & Statistics
Cognitive Development
Social Development
Psychological Measurement
Professional Preparation in Psychology
Psychopathology
Child Psychopathology
Child Interventions
Clinical Procedures
Clinical Practicum
Research Practicum
Practicum
Senior Seminar
Independent Study Research
Independent Study Courses - Intro. to School Psychology, Advanced Clinical Procedures, Intro. to Academia
Common Ground (University Course)
Group Dynamics (Graduate School Psychology)

Research, Publications, & Presentations

Community Presentations

AI & Mental Health (2026, March)
Mentorship Relationships & Development (November, 2026)
Mentorship to Support Pedagogy (2026, October)
Mentorship Opportunities & Resources at AU (2026, September)
The Adolescent Brain: Basic School Resource Officer Training (2023, June & September; 2024, May; 2025, February & July; 2026, July)
School-based Supports & Interventions (2023, March)
Psychology Professions (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Going First: Implications of being a First in Family Postsecondary Student: Bergren Forum (2017,
Alfred Girl Scouts Journey Award Presentation regarding Bullying (2017 & 2016, April)
Going First: The Implications of being a First in Family Postsecondary Student (2017, November)
Psychology in Comics & Wonder Woman (2017, March)
Omicron Delta Kappa Induction Speaker (2017, April)
Stand up to Stigma (2016, October)
Clinical and Counseling Graduate School Options (2015, October; 2016 & 2017, September)
Introduction to Identity Development (2016, August)
Alfred Girl Scouts Presentation regarding Bullying (2016, April)
Niceness is Priceless (2015, November)
GRE Preparation (2015, September)

Research Presentations & Publications

Ervin, B.R., O’Connell, L., & Button-Ervin, A.L. (2022). Social-emotional learning interventions: Familiarity and use among elementary school principals. Journal of Social Emotional Learning, 4(3), 6-14.
Ervin, B.R., & Button-Ervin, A.L. (2022). Starting from scratch: Seven steps for implementing SEL in schools. Journal of Social Emotional Learning, 4(1), 6-9.
Button-Ervin, A.L. (2022, October). Professional Preparation in Psychology: Designing a Course to Support Career Exploration and Planning among Psychology Students. Poster session presented at
the Annual Conference on Teaching, Virtual Session.
Johnson, B. C., & Button-Ervin, A.L. (2022, October). Research methods and statistics transformed: Prioritizing inclusivity, accessibility, academic success, and the student experience. Poster session presented at the Aannual Conference on Teaching, Pittsburgh, PA.
Carosa, C.L., & Button, A.L. (2020). Alexithymia and help-seeking attitudes in college-aged students. Psychology, Community & Health, 8 (1), 204-218.
Button, A.L., Iwachiw, J., & Atlas, J. (2019) An Academic Consultation Model for College Students with Disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 32(2), 189-198.
Iwachiw, L., Button, A.L., & Atlas, J. (2019). The perceived role of null results in school psychology research and publication. School Psychology International, 40 (4), 416-430.
Sanford, K.J., & Button, A.L. (2019). Theories and modern implications of introversion: A review of the
literature. The Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, 26, 52-62
Button, A.L. (2018, March). A Path Analysis of Disability Type, Academic Major, and Postsecondary Degree Completion. Poster session presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Eberts, E., Furlong, N., Button, A., & Gagne, D. (2018, March). Color perception in central and peripheral vision. Poster session presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Carosa, C. L., & Button, A.L. (2017). A literature review of characteristics and factors associated with mass murders. The Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, 25, 42-49.
Carosa, C. L., and Button, A.L. (2017, March). A literature review of characteristics and factors associated with mass murders. Poster session presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Boston, MA.
Button, A., Iwachiw, J., and Atlas, J. (2013, August). Academic consultation for college students with disabilities. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Iwachiw, J., Button, A., Atlas, J., and Gaughan, E. (2012, August). The role of null results in school psychology research and publication. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Orlando, FL.
Brown, A., Chiappe, D., and Button, A. (2009, May). Working memory’s relationship with social contract status. Poster session presented at the Association for Psychological Science Conference, San Francisco, CA.