Eliza Dragowski
Associate Professor
School Psychology, Counseling & Leadership
Location: 1107 James Hall
Phone: 718.951.5876
Fax: 718.951.4816
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Eliza Dragowski is an assistant professor in the School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership Department. She teaches and serves as an internship coordinator in the School Psychologist Graduate Program. Dragowski is interested in issues of social justice in education.
Education:
Ph.D., New York University - 2006 (Education, General)
Areas of Expertise:
Eliza Dragowski's research and pedagogy are aimed at exploring and implementing socio-emotional supports for students who are marginalized by structural inequalities, with special interest in gender and sexuality.
Books and Publications
Dragowski, E.A., McCabe, P., & Rubinson, F. (2016). Educators? reports on incidence of harassment and advocacy toward LGBTQ students. Psychology in the Schools, 53(2), 127-142. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2016
Dragowski, E. A., & Phillips, J. J. (2015). Keeping up with transgender youth. Communique, 44(2), 1,16,18-19 (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2015
Dragowski, E.A. and M.R. Scharrón-del Río. "Reflective clinical practice with people of marginalized sexual identities." Counseling Across Cultures, 7th ed. Eds. P. Pedersen, W. Lonner, J. Draguns, J. Trimble and M.R. Scharrón-del Río. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2015
Dragowski, E.A., E. Adamek and M.A. Malouf. "Understanding Diversity of Sexual Development -- Part I: Biological and Social Issues." Communiqué. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2015
Dragowski, E.A., E. Adamek and M.A. Malouf. "Understanding Diversity of Sexual Development -- Part II: Mental Health Concerns and Recommendations for Inclusive Practice in Schools." Communiqué. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2015
"Let's talk about gender!" Communiqué. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Dragowski, E.A. and M.R. Scharrón-del Río. "The importance of challenging hegemonic masculinity in preventing school violence." School Psychology Forum 8.1: 10-27. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Scharrón-del Río, M.R., E.A. Dragowski and J.J. Phillips. "Therapeutic work with gender variant children: What school psychologists need to know." School Psychology Forum 8.1: 38-55. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Dragowski, E.A., P.N. Halkitis, R.W. Moeller and D.E. Siconolfi. "Social and sexual contexts explain sexual risk taking in young gay, bisexual, and other young men who have sex with men, ages 13-29 years." Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services 12.2: 236-55. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
McCabe, P.C., F. Rubinson, E.A. Dragowski and G. Elizalde-Utnick. "Behavioral intention of teachers, school psychologists and counselors to intervene and prevent harassment of LGBTQ youth." Psychology in the Schools 50.7: 672-88. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
Dragowski, E.A., M. Scharrón-del Río and A. Sandigorsky. "Childhood gender identity disorder: Developmental, cultural and clinical concerns." Journal of Counseling and Development 89: 360-66. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2011
Dragowski, E.A., M. Scharrón-del Río and A. Sandigorsky. "Debates surrounding childhood gender identity disorder." Childhood Psychological Disorders: Current Controversies. Ed. A. Bursztyn. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Praeger. 167-86. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2011
Dragowski, E.A., P. Halkitis, A.H. Grossman and A.R. D'Augelli. "Sexual orientation victimization and posttraumatic stress symptoms among lesbian, gay and bisexual youth." Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Studies 23: 226-49. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2011
Lattari, F. and E.A. Dragowski. "Prenatal risk factors for schizophrenia." Communiqué 28.8: 1-22. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2011
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
CUNY Faculty Fellowship Publication Program. (Grants and Fellowships) 2013
PSC-CUNY Faculty Research Grant, for "National Survey of Behavioral Intention of Educators to Advocate for Transgender Youth." (Grants and Fellowships) 2010
PSC-CUNY Faculty Research Grant, for "National Survey of Behavioral Intention of Educators to Advocate for LGBT Youth." (Grants and Fellowships) 2009
Trainers of School Psychology Professional Development Award. (Awards and Honors) 2009
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Dragowski, E.A. (February 29, 2016). Dominant masculinity, violence and schools. Invited seminar at the Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, NY. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2016
Dragowski, E.A., Barile, J., Halpert, J., & Lovric, J. (February 19, 2015). Preventing school violence by helping boys challenge dominant masculinity ideals. Session presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in Orlando, FL
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
Dragowski, E.A., J. Barile, J. Halpert and J. Lovric. "Preventing School Violence by Helping Boys Challenge Dominant Masculinity Ideals" mini-skills workshop. Annual Convention for National Association of School Psychologists. Orlando, Fla. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
Dragowski, E.A., P.C. McCabe, F. Rubinson and M.R. Scharrón-del Río. "Damaging Assumptions: Challenging Your LGBTQ, Gender, and Cultural Blindspots" workshop. Temple University School Psychology Conference. Philadelphia. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2015
"Understanding the Role of Dominant Masculinity in the Production of School Violence." Presentation given to school psychology interns enrolled in the Psychologist-in-Training Program. Department of Education, New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2014
Dragowski, E.A, P.C. McCabe, F. Rubinson and M.R. Scharrón-del Río. "Damaging Assumptions: Challenging Your LGBTQ, Gender, and Cultural Blindspots" workshop. Winter Conference for the New Jersey Association for School Psychologists. East Windsor, N.J. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2014
McCabe, P.C., E.A. Dragowski, M. Scharrón-del Río and F. Rubinson. "Damaging Assumptions: Avoiding Your LGBTQ, Gender and Cultural Blind Spots." Annual Convention for National Association of School Psychologists. Washington, D.C. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2014
"School-Crossings at the Intersections: Walking Together With LGBTQ Children and Youth" daylong workshop. 17th Shepard Symposium on Social Justice. Laramie, Wyo.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013
"Seneca Falls, Selma, & Stonewall: B(e)aring Witness at the Crossroads" interactive workshop. 17th Shepard Symposium on Social Justice. Laramie, Wyo. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013
Dragowski, E.A. and M. Scharrón-del Río. "Understanding and Responding to Heterosexism and Sexism." Presentation given to school psychology interns enrolled in the Psychologist-in-Training Program. Department of Education, New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013
Dragowski, E.A., M. Scharron del-Rio, M. Harrick, G. Horowitz, A. Bacchus, S. Wilder, M. Moore and W. Reed. "Out and Proud on Campus: Why We Can't Wait" symposium. Faculty Day. Brooklyn College. May 22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013
Scharrón-del Río, M.R. and E.A. Dragowski. "Walking the Talk: Talking Back Against Sexism and Heterosexism in Our Schools" interactive workshop. 17th Shepard Symposium on Social Justice. Laramie, Wyo. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013
Dragowski, E.A. and M.R. Scharrón-del Río. "Deconstructing Hegemonic Masculinity: A Necessary Component in Eradicating Homophobic Bullying." Annual Convention for National Association of School Psychologists. Philadelphia. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
Dragowski, E.A., P.C. McCabe, S. Quasha and F. Rubinson. "Implementing a Training Model to Improve Advocacy for LGBT Youth." Annual Convention for National Association of School Psychologists. Philadelphia. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
Dragowski, E.A., F. Rubisnon, P. McCabe and G. Elizalde-Utnick. "Advocacy for LGBTQ Students: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior" mini-skills session. Annual Convention for National Association of School Psychologists. San Francisco. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Dragowski, E.A., M. Scharrón-del Río and A. Sandigorsky. "Gender nonconforming children: Developmental, therapeutic and school considerations." Annual Convention for National Association of School Psychologists. San Francisco. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Reed, W., M.R. Scharrón-del Río, F. Rubinson, P. McCabe, S. Murrow, E.A. Dragowski, B. O'Neill, B. Ferholt, H. Jiesamfoek, G. Elizalde-Utnick, M. Meagher, N. Mazzarella and R.L. Davis. "With Liberty and Justice for All? Including LGBTQ Voices in Democratic Practice" workshop. National Network for Educational Renewal Annual Conference. Hartford, Conn. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Scharrón-del Río, M., J. Hill, F. Rubinson, P.C. McCabe and E. Dragowski. "LGBTQ Research and Advocacy: Bridging Gaps in Knowledge, Training and Practice" symposium. Annual Convention for the American Psychological Association. San Diego. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Dragowski, E.A., M. Scharrón-del Río and A. Sandigorsky. "Gender Non-conforming Children: Clinical and School Considerations." Presentation given to school psychology interns enrolled in the Psychologist-in-Training Program. Department of Education, New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2009