Adam M Peal (he/him)
Assistant Professor College of Arts & Sciences Social Sciences Charlotte
Biography and Expertise
Adam Peal recently joined the faculty at Johnson & Wales University and is the founder of The Walden Learning Collective. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, specializing in applied behavior analysis and educational psychology.
Peal established The Walden Learning Collective to focus on practical behavioral interventions. Additionally, he co-founded The Behavioral Education Research Initiative (BERi) to promote advances in behavioral science research.
Outside academia, Peal leads the Cache Valley sangha, drawing from his Buddhist meditation practices. He is also a professionally trained actor and the voice behind the podcast ‘The Behaviorists’ Guide to the Universe,’ centered on behavior science and critical thinking. For leisure, he’s and avid Cincinnati Reds fan.
At JWU, Peal seeks to share his extensive experience with both students and colleagues.
Education
PhD
Pennsylvania State University
BA
The Ohio State University
Community Spotlight: Dr. Adam Peal – Psychology, Creativity and the Art of Connection (Internet)
JWU Charlotte Community
February 3, 2026
https://link.jwu.edu/communities/charlotte-campus-announcements/feed/35524
Mental Health Awareness Day (Other)
Johnson & Wales University – Instagram Account
April, 2024
Standard Celeration Society
Association of Behavior Analysis International
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From Components to Scenes: A Behavior Analysis Approach to Actor Training
Standard Celeration Society
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The Impact of Phonemic Frequency Building on the Emergence of Novel Reading Behavior.
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Effects of Phonemic Frequency Building on the Emergence of Novel Reading Skills
Standard Celeration Society
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THE IMPACT OF PHONEMIC FREQUENCY BUILDING ON THE EMERGENCE OF NOVEL READING BEHAVIOR
Association of Behavior Analysis Internatinoal
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Fluency to Innovation: Mastering skills from Basics to Breakthroughs
Johnson & Wales University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
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Shaping Future: Balancing Exploitation and Freedom in Education and Healthcare
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Freedom or Exploitation: The Integration of Behavior Analysis in a Capitalist System.
Behavior and Social Issues
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The Integration of Behavior Analysis in a Capitalistic System
Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference
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The research behind fluency building and SAFMEDS(Say All Fast a Minute Every Day Shuffled.
Association for Behavior Analysis International
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Defining the functions of sarcasm and its practical implications for individuals with developmental disabilities
Association for Behavior Analysis International
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Foundations of Science and Behavior for Research and Charting
Conference for the Standard Celeration Society
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Teaching Pronouns and Perspective Taking to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications from Behavioral Fluency
the Association for Behavior Analysis International
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An updated comparison of accuracy and frequency building on the emergence of stimulus equivalence .
the Association for Behavior Analysis International
Peal, A.
Building Translational Bridges. Using Precision Teaching to Enhance Research and Practice.
Standard Celeration Society
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Developing a Nurturing Society: Discussion with the Standard Celeration Society in Order to Understand and Reduce Bias and Enhance Compassion and Inclusivity
Standard Celeration Society
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Responding to Criticisms of Precision Teachin
Standard Celeration Society
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Naturalistic instruction and precision teaching: can they work together?
Standard Celeration Society
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Effectiveness of a school-based yoga program on adolescent mental health and school performance: Findings from a randomized controlled trial.
Mindfulness
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The science of measurement for teachers
Leave No Child Behind. Cambridge
Peal, A.
A comparison of accuracy and frequency building on the emergence of stimulus equivalence.
Standard Celeration Society
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Generative Procedures for Individuals with Disabilities: A Review of Stimulus Equivalence Procedures and Outcomes.
Association for Behavior Analysis International
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Unlikely Allies: A Path to Prominence
Standard Celeration Society
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Behavioral Momentum and Reading: An Analysis of Reinforcement Density and the Persistence of Reading Errors.
Standard Celeration Society
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Putting the Precision Back Into Teaching
Northeastern Federation of Precision Teaching
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What does the Science of Measurement, Precision Teaching, Have to offer the Science of Behavior, Behavior Analysis
Standard Celeration Society