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Kaicee Postler

Faculty Member

Dr. Kaicee Postler

Biography

Dr. Kaicee Beal Postler is an Assistant Professor of Family Science at Utah Valley University. Dr. Postler earned her Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She also holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Westminster College.

Education

PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2019

Major: Human Development and Family Studies

MS, Univeristy of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2017

Major: Human Development and Family Studies

BS, Westminster College, 2013

Major: Psychology

Teaching

FAMS 3250

Applied Parenting, Spring 2025

FAMS 3250

Applied Parenting, Spring 2025

FAMS 4400

Family Policy and Advocacy, Spring 2025

FAMS 4400

Family Policy and Advocacy, Spring 2025

FAMS 4400

Family Policy and Advocacy, Spring 2025

Presentations

Jones, Ethan (Presenter & Author), Postler, Kaicee (Presenter & Author), Arocho, Rachel , Day, Traci , Nelson, Julie , National Council on Family Relations, "Evaluating the Impact of the Stronger Families Project_ A Multilevel Analysis of Family-Based Skill Building", Baltimore, Maryland. (April, 2025)
Day, Traci (Presenter & Author), Postler, Kaicee (Co-Author), Nelson, Julie (Co-Author), Arocho, Rachel (Co-Author), Jones, Ethan (Co-Author), UAMFT Spring Conference, "Measuring the Effectiveness of the Stronger Families Project_ A Systemic Perspective to Family Life Education", Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (UAMFT), Salt Lake City, Utah. (March 28, 2025)
Postler, Kaicee , Jones, Ethan , Day, Traci , Bergeson, Sarah , Velez, Dalia , Swenson, Alexis , Nelson, Julie , Utah Council on Family Relations (UTCFR) 2025 Conference, "Participant Satisfaction with the Stronger Families Project in Spring 2024_ A Qualitative Analysis", Utah Council on Family Relations, Cedar City, Utah. (March 21, 2025)
Bergeson, Sarah (Presenter & Author), Postler, Kaicee , Arocho, Rachel , Nelson, Julie , Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research, "Evaluating the Impact of the Stronger Families Project_ Enhancing Family Resilience and Communication through Family Life Education", Cedar City, Utah. (February 28, 2025)
Cottle, Nathan R., Arocho, Rachel , Nelson, Julie , Postler, Kaicee , Morante, Ana , Orphan, Kristin , National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), "Integrating Praxis into Family Life Education Methodology", Bellevue, Washington. (November 20, 2024)
Postler, Kaicee , Arocho, Rachel , Nelson, Julie , Jones, Ethan , Teaching Family Science, "Themes of Satisfaction Among Participants of the Stronger Families Project_ A Qualitative Analysis Across 4 Semesters", Family Science Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (June 18, 2024)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Jones, Ethan , Postler, Kaicee , Day, Traci , Nelson, Julie , Arocho, Rachel , "Culturally Adapted Family Life Education_ The Development and Expansion of the Stronger Families Project for Latinx Families in Utah" . Journal of Comparative Family Science.
Nelson, Julie , Postler, Kaicee , Arocho, Rachel , (2025) "Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities_ The Impact of the Utah Valley University’s Stronger Families Project" (Issue: 1, vol. 1). Orem, Utah: A Journal of Community Based Teaching and Research. https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/transformativesocialimpact-current-issue
Postler, Kaicee , Jones, Ethan , Day, Traci , Nelson, Julie , Arocho, Rachel , "A Detailed Overview of the Stronger Families Project and Qualitative Analysis of Participant Satisfaction" . Family Science Review.
Nelson, Julie , Day, Traci , Postler, Kaicee , Arocho, Rachel , (2023) "Using Technology to Adapt FLE Community Programs in a Post-Pandemic World " . St. Paul, MN: National Council on Family Relations. https://www.ncfr.org/cfle-network/fall-2023/using-tech-to-adapt-fle-community-programs-postpandemic
Postler, Kaicee Beal, Helms, Heather M, Anastopoulos, Arthur D. , Lebow, Jay , (2022) "Examining the linkages between marital quality and anxiety_ A meta-analytic review. " (vol. 61). Family Process. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/famp.12798
Nelson, Julie , Arocho, Rachel , Postler, Kaicee , (2022) "The Utah Valley University Stronger Families Project Internship" (Issue: 2, vol. 32). St. Paul, MN: National Council on Family Relations.

Awards

The Quiet Achiever

Stronger Families Project (SFP) at Utah Valley University - April, 2024

This award recognizes my service to the Stronger Families Project (SFP) as a member of the administrative team as a faculty consultant and my dedication to research with the project and undergraduate students.

Outstanding Presentation Award

Utah Council on Family Relations - April 6, 2024

My first-authored presentation titled "Efficacy of the Stronger Families Project_ A Pre- and Post-Program Analysis of the FLE Program Between Spring 2023 - Spring 2024" won the Outstanding Presentation Award at the Utah Council ​on Family Relations (UTCFR) conference on April 6, 2024.

Flexible Teaching Award - 3rd Place_ Best Delivery - Online

University Flexible Learning Council - February 22, 2024

My teaching has been recognized with an award from the University Flexible Learning Council. Specifically, I won 3rd Place for Best Delivery for an Online Course in Spring 2024. My FAMS 1500_ Life Span Development in the Family online course was recognized for exceptional course delivery.

Flexible Teaching Award - 2nd Place_ Best Design - Online

University Flexible Learning Council - March 7, 2023

My teaching has been recognized with an award from the University Flexible Learning Council. Specifically, I won 2nd Place for Best Design for an Online Course in Spring 2023. My FAMS 4400_ Family Policy online course was recognized for its design, creativity, and support of student learning.