She joined the college in 2007. Dr. Templeton is a developmental psychologist who researches the psychological, social and contextual resources that promote individual well-being throughout one’s lifespan. Her primary research areas include adolescent and youth development, college success and the college environment. For the 2015-16 academic year, Dr. Templeton is on sabbatical researching the psychological factors that promote persistence, engagement and completion among Native American college students. At Fort Lewis, she supports many undergraduate research projects, helping students design, analyze and present their research. Prior to pursuing her Ph.D., Dr. Templeton was the education director for an environmental learning center.