Faculty Accomplishments

2013-2014



Teaching:

At the present time, I have now taught all class in the Reading Specialty
Program at least once. I have also taught both reading classes in the Initial
License and Instructional practice M. Ed program in order to familiarize
myself with the content and textbook.
Taught TRALA in the undergraduate program. Fall 2013
Interviewed and served as a mentor to students in reading specialty
program. Met with advisees on a regular basis who were struggling in some
part of the program. Conducted phone interviews, attended notice of
concern meetings, and had email correspondence with two students who
were terminating the program.
I was able to integrate the use of the I-Pad with many apps into my teaching
practice this school year. I had continuous contact with Dr. Hope Nordstrom
to mentor me as I integrated technology into my own practice as well as
introduced literacy technology to my students. One example of this
integration was using a presentation tool called a Pecha Kucha. Students
were introduced to this technology presentation tool and then required to
use it in an assignment. Another tool I introduced my students to was the
use of QR codes in childrens literature to teach close reading strategies.
Both of these tools were successful to me as the professor and the students
stated in their reflections they would use both tools in their own practice.
During this year, I was able to sit in on several adjunct faculty interviews
with Dr. Morel and Dr. Vetter. I was able to provide feedback and input
during the hiring process. I worked very closely as a mentor to Dr. Suzanne
Hayes during instruction with her first class at LU. I also provided guidance
and advice to Mrs. Chandra Verbic and Mrs. Nancy Dow over the 2013-14
school year. In addition, I provided literacy training to adjuncts teaching in
the Initial License and Instructional Practice programs at the request of Dr.
Vetter.
I assisted Dr. Vetter in redesigning the syllabi and assignments for the
reading classes in the Initial License and Instructional Practice program.
Taught orientation and graduation classes.
Facilitator/MNPS Glengarry Partnership: Trained teachers twice per month
in best practices in literacy instruction and conducted follow up coaching
with the literacy coach and teachers at Glengarry. I was responsible for all of
the planning of PD and coaching.
Consulted with Lipscomb Academy to plan for 2014-2015 literacy initiatives.
Provided professional develop to Lipscomb Academy in literacy.
Coached teachers at Dan Mills Elementary/CCSS Invest Videos/Ayers
Institute.
Provided input and feedback for CCSS Invest Video Facilitators Guide for
First Grade.
Professional Development-Literacy-Ezell Harding Christian School K-4



Intellectual Pursuits:

Presenter, Fall 2013, Ignite Conference: Apps for Literacy Instruction
Co-presenter: ACEPP 2013, Memphis, TN, Emergent Understandings of the
Schooling Literacy Project: Diverse Schools Generating Close Readings and
Critical Responses to Global and Informational Texts

Presenter, Middle Tennessee Writing Project, Using Picture Books to Teach
Persuasive Writing
Completed 18 graduate hours at Middle Tennessee State University, Ph. D in
Literacy Studies. Projected to be ABD, December 2014
Co-Submitted a paper for publication based on grant work at Cane Ridge
Elementary. Paper was not accepted for publication.
Submitted proposal with Dr. Duncan to present at AMLE 2014 Conference:
proposal was not accepted.
Attended Coaching for Results 2 Day Training, Fall 2013
Attended CCSS K-2 ELA/Reading Training, Fall 2013

Service:

Train teachers in Haiti on best practices in Literacy. Planned professional
development for teachers in Haiti. Developed and wrote Big Books and
Guided Reading books with a Christian emphasis in Haitian Creole for use
in Haiti.
Conducted Teacher Information Day to recruit teachers to go to Haiti for
future mission trips. (Healing Hands International)
Professional Development Lipscomb Academy: May 2014, June 2014, to
be continued throughout the 2014-15 school year.


Administration:

Reviewed and kept syllabi up to date for the reading specialty program.
Developed start grids for reading specialty program.
Reviewed and selected text for reading specialty program.
Created FAQ sheet and met regularly with program director to discuss
concerns and growth.
Worked directly with outreach and enrollment to plan and discuss recruiting
ideas. Tentatively planned for a professional development day for private
schools in the area as a recruiting opportunity.
Met regularly with program director to plan and prepare for MNPS/LU
Literacy Partnership.