Adam M Peal (he/him)
Assistant Professor College of Arts & Sciences Department of Social Sciences Charlotte
Biography
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
Special Education
BA, The Ohio State University
Theatre Performance w/specialization in Voice and Dance
“Community Spotlight: Dr. Adam Peal – Psychology, Creativity and the Art of Connection.” Peal, A. (February 3, 2026)
https://link.jwu.edu/communities/charlotte-campus-announcements/feed/35524
“Mental Health Awareness Day.” Peal, A. (April, 2024)
Standard Celeration Society
Association of Behavior Analysis International
Peal, A. (November, 2025). From Components to Scenes: A Behavior Analysis Approach to Actor Training. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2024). The Impact of Phonemic Frequency Building on the Emergence of Novel Reading Behavior.. (Conference Proceeding).
Peal, A. (November 7, 2024). Effects of Phonemic Frequency Building on the Emergence of Novel Reading Skills. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (May, 2024). THE IMPACT OF PHONEMIC FREQUENCY BUILDING ON THE EMERGENCE OF NOVEL READING BEHAVIOR. (Conference Proceeding).
Association of Behavior Analysis Internatinoal.
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Peal, A. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2024). Fluency to Innovation: Mastering skills from Basics to Breakthroughs. (Conference Proceeding).
Johnson & Wales University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo.
Peal, A. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2024). Shaping Future: Balancing Exploitation and Freedom in Education and Healthcare. (Conference Proceeding).
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Peal, A. (2022). Freedom or Exploitation: The Integration of Behavior Analysis in a Capitalist System.. (Journal Article).
Behavior and Social Issues, 31(1), 174-189.
Peal, A. (2021). The Integration of Behavior Analysis in a Capitalistic System. (Conference Proceeding).
Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference.
Peal, A. (2021). The research behind fluency building and SAFMEDS(Say All Fast a Minute Every Day Shuffled.. (Conference Proceeding).
Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Peal, A. (2020). Defining the functions of sarcasm and its practical implications for individuals with developmental disabilities. (Conference Proceeding).
Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Peal, A. (2019). Foundations of Science and Behavior for Research and Charting. (Conference Proceeding).
Conference for the Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2019). Teaching Pronouns and Perspective Taking to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications from Behavioral Fluency. (Conference Proceeding).
the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Peal, A. (2018). An updated comparison of accuracy and frequency building on the emergence of stimulus equivalence .. (Conference Proceeding).
the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Peal, A. (2018). Building Translational Bridges. Using Precision Teaching to Enhance Research and Practice.. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2018). Developing a Nurturing Society: Discussion with the Standard Celeration Society in Order to Understand and Reduce Bias and Enhance Compassion and Inclusivity. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2018). Responding to Criticisms of Precision Teachin. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2017). Naturalistic instruction and precision teaching: can they work together?. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2017). Effectiveness of a school-based yoga program on adolescent mental health and school performance: Findings from a randomized controlled trial.. (Journal Article).
Mindfulness, 8(3), 544-553.
Peal, A. (2016). The science of measurement for teachers: The Morningside Model of Generative Instruction: What it Means to Leave No Child Behind. (Book Chapter).
Leave No Child Behind. Cambridge.
Peal, A. (2016). A comparison of accuracy and frequency building on the emergence of stimulus equivalence.. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2015). Generative Procedures for Individuals with Disabilities: A Review of Stimulus Equivalence Procedures and Outcomes.. (Conference Proceeding).
Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Peal, A. (2015). Unlikely Allies: A Path to Prominence. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2014). Behavioral Momentum and Reading: An Analysis of Reinforcement Density and the Persistence of Reading Errors.. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.
Peal, A. (2014). Putting the Precision Back Into Teaching. (Conference Proceeding).
Northeastern Federation of Precision Teaching.
Peal, A. (2013). What does the Science of Measurement, Precision Teaching, Have to offer the Science of Behavior, Behavior Analysis. (Conference Proceeding).
Standard Celeration Society.