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Amanda Witte

From left, Amanda Witte, CYFS research assistant professor, and Susan Sheridan, CYFS director, are leading efforts to expand the reach of TAPP. (Photo by Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Researchers expand reach of TAPP family-school intervention

October 3, 2022

Society & Culture

Nebraska researchers are exploring which factors influence special education teachers’ preparation and retention, including available professional development opportunities.

Researchers examining experiences, needs of Nebraska’s special education teachers

July 22, 2021

Society & Culture

Nebraska researchers recently tested the effectiveness of an intervention known as TAPP when delivered via technology to help rural students struggling with significant behavioral problems.

Technology-delivered intervention fosters home-school partnerships in rural Appalachia

February 23, 2021

A new project led by Nebraska’s Ken Kiewra (right) has created a series of videos that provide details on how parents interact with their talented children. The project included assistance from Amanda Witte (left).

'Prodigies of the Prairie' offers tips on raising talented kids

November 27, 2017

Society & Culture

Project trains rural educators, encourages sustainability

August 30, 2016

Society & Culture

A UNL research team led by Ken Kiewra (right) showed that parental involvement is key to cultivating talents in children. The research team included graduate students Amanda Witte (at left), Sarah Kasson and Kyle Perry.

Study shows devoted parents are key to developing world-class talent

June 18, 2015