HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016 – High Point University assistant professor of psychology, Dr. Sadie Leder Elder, was recently invited to give a talk titled, “It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times; Successfully Navigating Life as an Early Career Psychologist” at the teaching pre-conference of the 17th annual Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Conference in San Diego. “This conference is one that I attend annually,” says Elder. “It was a privilege and an honor to be asked to share my experience with others dedicated to the art of teaching.” Elder has >>>

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