Background
Scott, Myrtle was born on February 4, 1937 in Monahans, Texas, United States. Daughter of Sterling Austin and Ethel Myrtle (Trimble) Scott.
educational psychology educator
Scott, Myrtle was born on February 4, 1937 in Monahans, Texas, United States. Daughter of Sterling Austin and Ethel Myrtle (Trimble) Scott.
Bachelor in Biology and Chemistry, Hardin-Simmons University, 1959. Master of Arts in Psychology, North Texas State University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Peabody College, 1969.
School psychologist, Houston Public Schools, 1961-1965;
school psychologist, Nashville Public Schools, 1965-1966;
National Institute of Mental Health psychology fellow, Peabody College, Nashville, 1966-1968;
director planning and evaluation, National Laboratory Early Childhood Edition and National Coord. Center, Urbana, Illinois, 1968-1970;
assistant professor Ednl. Psychology, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1970-1972;
associate dean research School Education, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1972-1975;
director interdisciplinary doctoral program young children, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1972-1978;
associate professor educational psychology, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1972-1981;
associate dean graduate school, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1980-1982;
professor, Indiana U., Bloomington, since 1981.
Presenter various professional meetings, conferences.
Member American Association of University Professors, American Psychological Association, Society Research Child Development, American Educational Research Association.