EDUCATION FURMAN UNIVERSITY Greenville, SC M.A., Elementary Education

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1 EDUCATION Dr. Kelly N. Tracy School of Teaching & Learning College of Education and Allied Professions Western Carolina University 212D Killian Bldg Cullowhee, NC Office: (828) CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Clemson, SC Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Reading emphasis Dissertation: A Formative experiment investigating the use of nonfiction texts in writing workshop to assist fourth-grade readers and writers FURMAN UNIVERSITY Greenville, SC M.A., Elementary Education APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY Boone, NC B.S., Elementary Education, English concentration Undergraduate commencement speaker Summa Cum Laude TEACHING EXPERIENCE Present WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Cullowhee, NC Assistant Professor of Literacy Education Courses taught: K-5 & 6-9 Language Arts Methods, Seminar in Leadership, Children s Literature, Intensive Study of Writing (graduate), Seminar for Creating Responsive Learning Communities in Elementary Grades, Foundations of Reading/Language Development and Instruction, Advanced Language Arts 6-9, English Methods, 6-12 Supervision of Intern I and Intern II students ERSKINE COLLEGE Due West, SC Assistant Professor of Education, Elementary Courses taught: Children s Literature, Erskine Seminar, Teaching Science and Math PK-6, Principles of Learning and Diversity, Teaching Language Arts PK-6, Human Growth and Development, Elementary Methods and Materials, Field Experience 2, Student Teaching Seminar Supervision of student teachers and field experience ELLEN WOODSIDE ELEMENTARY Pelzer, SC Teacher, 4 th Grade Language Arts 2003 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Clemson, SC Instructor, Elementary Math Methods EAST NORTH STREET ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE Greenville, SC Teacher, 3 rd Grade OTHER PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Co-professor, Common Core and the G/T Student, Converse College Graduate Course, Summer 2012 Co-professor, Developing Literacy and the Traits of Writing in the Writing Workshop Classroom, Clemson University Graduate Course offered through the Upstate Writing Project, Fall 2010 Spring Writing and Illustrating Stories Teacher, Kaleidoscope Camp, Furman University, Summer 2003 Computer Teacher, Kaleidoscope Camp, Furman University, Summer 2002 & 2003

2 RESEARCH INTERESTS Writing pedagogy elementary/middle grades Informational reading and writing Reading-writing connection Writing professional development Formative experiments in educational settings SCHOLARSHIP PEER REVIEWED: Hunt-Barron, S., Kaminski, R., & Tracy, K. (in press). Professional development in writing: Common factors among high-adopting teachers. 62 nd Yearbook of the Literacy Research Association. Tracy, K., & Headley, K. (2013) I never liked to read or write: A formative experiment on the use of a nonfiction-focused writing workshop in a fourth grade classroom. Literacy Research & Instruction, 52(3), Tracy, K, & Tracy, T. (2013). The Common Core as common practice: Reading Matters, 13, (Invited) Luke, N., & Tracy, K. (2012). Responding to Increased Enrollment in an Undergraduate Seminar: A Hybrid Approach. Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina, 12(1), Tracy, K., & Wilbanks, L. (2009). Getting organized: A simple strategy for helping students structure their writing. South Carolina English Teacher, Tracy, K. & Headley, K. (2009). The gift of mentoring: A commentary from two perspectives. Reading Matters, 10, Tracy, K. (2007). Taken for granted: A teacher inquiry into what a writing camp can teach us about our highly motivated writers. South Carolina English Teacher, Tracy, K. (2005). Shared reading and reader response: Creating dramatic results. Reading Matters, 6, ON-GOING RESEARCH: The Effect of Teacher Beliefs on Kindergarteners Perceptions of Writing on-going ( ) study of two kindergarten writing workshops to better understand how differences in instruction affect student views on writing (IRB# ) Teacher Reflections on Writing analyzing data from a graduate course on writing instruction to see how teacher views on writing instruction and what students are capable of change over the course of a class (IRB# ) External Evaluation Plan for Padeia Course Development Program evaluating the effectiveness of a Padeia course for middle grades students and the impact on student writing (IRB# ) Reaching Rural Schools A multi-year study on writing professional development in rural schools STUDENT-FACULTY RESEARCH: What s It Like? A Pen-Pal Partnership action research on a letter-writing between 5 th grade and 6 th grade students conducted in Spring English Language Learners: Examining Multiple Perspectives Research study conducted with H. Bridges, Fall 2012 Spring Busting up Bullying: Assessing the Impact of Problem-Solving Skills on the Prevention and Reduction of Bullying in the Classroom, Action research with K. Setzer, Spring 2011 Dramatic Results: An Analysis of the Impact of Integration of Drama into the Elementary Classroom on Reading Comprehension and Processing Skills, Action research study with E. Drummond, Spring 2010

3 PRESENTATIONS NATIONAL: Luke, N., Rogers, C., & Tracy, K. (2013). Online tools to support written reflection in the professional preparation of undergraduates. Poster session to be presented at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg, VA. (Juried) Kaminski, R., Hunt-Barron, S., & Tracy, K. (2012). Common factors among high adopting teachers following professional development in writing instruction. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the Literacy Research Association. San Diego, CA. (Juried) Tracy, K. (2010). Improving reading and writing through nonfiction writing. Poster session presented at Educational Design Research Conference: Local Change and Global Impact. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (Juried) STATE: Howard, J., Oliver, F., Tracy, T, Tracy, K., Wiegert, E. (2012). Key note panel: Authentic reading, writing, and research: Because reading is the Common Core. Presented at the Spartanburg Writing Project Fall Renewal, Spartanburg, SC (Invited) Luke, N., & Tracy, K. (2012). Responding to increased enrollment in an undergraduate seminar. Presented at the Georgia Conference on University and College Teaching, Kennesaw, GA. (Juried) Tracy, T., & Tracy, K. (2012). How the Common Core State Standards develop writers, K-12. Presented at the South Carolina Council of Teachers of English Conference, Kiawah Island, SC. (Juried) Tracy, K., Brown, A., Cole, T., Ferguson, M., Knapp, K., Smith, M., & Whitlock, H. (2008). Inquiring minds. Presented at Annual Conference of the South Carolina Science Council, Myrtle Beach, SC. (Juried) Tracy, K. & Malloy, J. (2008). From ideas to print: Why reading matters. Presented at South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. (Juried) Tracy, K. & Malloy, J. (2007). Because reading matters. Presented at South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. (Juried) Gambrell, L., Calvert, W., Hughes, E. & Tracy, K. (2007). Facilitating student discussions. Presented at South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. (Juried) Tracy, K. & Wilbanks, S. (2006). Meters, magnets, and the Mayflower. Writing Improvement Network conference, Greenville, SC. (Juried) Tracy, K. (2006). A glimpse inside the writing workshop. Upstate Writing Project Conference, Greenville, SC. (Invited) Tracy, K., Slusher, B., Neely, M. Kohl, M., & Hoffman, S. (2006). Meeting young writers. Presented at Upstate Writing Project Fall Renewal, Greenville, SC. (Invited) Tracy K. (2005). Crafting powerful prose. Upstate Writing Project Annual Conference, Greenville, SC. (Invited) LOCAL: Tracy, K. (2010). Building better brains. Presented at First Steps Childcare Conference. Erskine College, Due West, SC. (Invited) Tracy, K. (2007). Best practices in reading. Presented at Greenville County Council of the International Reading Association meeting, Greenville, SC. (Invited)

4 Tracy, K. (2006). A glimpse inside the writing workshop. Upstate Writing Project conference, Greenville, SC. (Invited) Tracy, K., Slusher, B., Neely, M. Kohl, M., & Hoffman, S. (2006). Meeting young writers. Presented at Upstate Writing Project Fall Renewal, Greenville, SC. (Invited) Tracy, K. (2004). Crafting powerful prose. Presented at Greenville County CONNECT conference, Greenville, SC. (Juried) INVITED GUEST LECTURES: Tracy, K. (2011). Life at a small college. Guest lecture presented to Clemson University PhD students. Clemson, SC. Tracy, K. (2010). Experiencing formative experiments. Guest lecture presented to Clemson University graduate students, Clemson, SC. Tracy, K. (2010). Action research and the reading-writing connection. Guest lecture presented to Clemson University graduate students, Clemson, SC. Tracy, K. (2005). Teaching writing. Presented to Clemson University undergraduates, Clemson, SC. GRANTS AND AWARDS Legislative Award for Teaching Excellence, CEAP, Western Carolina University, 2013 Author of the Year, Upstate Writing Project, 2009 Finalist, Younts Excellence in Teaching Award, Erskine College, 2008 Teacher Consultant of the Year, Upstate Writing Project, 2007 Teacher of the Year, Ellen Woodside Elementary, 2007 Alliance for Quality Education school-wide grant recipient, Butterflies, Birds, and Building Bi-Lingual Bridges August 2006, $ GCIRA Distinguished Teacher of Reading, 2 nd place, Greenville County GCIRA Distinguished Teacher of Reading, Ellen Woodside Elementary , Greenville County Webmaster s Choice Gold Award Winner 2004, 2005 SCIRA Literature grant recipient February 2004, $300 Alliance for Quality Education grant recipient Crafting Powerful Prose August 2003, $ SERVICE Strategic Planning Committee, College of Education & Allied Professions, Western Carolina University Spring 2013 Reviewer, Annual Conference proposals for the Literacy Research Association, 2013 Reviewer, Journal of Curriculum & Instruction, present Scholarship Committee, College of Education & Allied Professions, Western Carolina University, Scholarship Committee, Elementary and Middle Grades Program, Western Carolina University, NCATE, Standard 4, Diversity Committee, Western Carolina University, present Graduate Program Review Committee, School of Teaching and Learning, ELMG, Western Carolina University, Fall 2012 Curriculum Reviewer, ETV On-Line Common Core State Standards Graduate Courses, 2012 School of Teaching and Learning Electronic Evidences Ad-Hoc Committee, Western Carolina University, Spring 2012 Conceptual Framework Committee (NCATE), Western Carolina University College of Education and Allied Professions Holiday Luncheon Committee, Western Carolina University 2011

5 NCATE Departmental Work, Primary author of Institutional Report, Standards 3 & 4 and responsible for final version of IR, Erskine College NCATE Departmental Work, Created and maintained electronic documents website, Erskine College, Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) Committee, Erskine College Housing Committee, Erskine College Freshmen Advisor, Erskine College Primary author of Elementary Education SPA report (NCATE), Erskine College Faculty Executive Committee, Secretary/Treasurer, Erskine College Sullivan Awards Committee, Erskine College Convocation Committee, Erskine College, Winter Term Committee, Erskine College, Education Committee, Erskine College, Advisor for Education majors, Erskine College Grade Level Chair, Ellen Woodside Elementary Faculty Council, Ellen Woodside Elementary ELA Committee Chair, Ellen Woodside Elementary ELA Committee, Ellen Woodside Elementary Writing Committee, Ellen Woodside Elementary Cooperating Teacher, Furman University, , Cooperating Teacher, Erskine College, Spring 2004 National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, Portfolio Assessor, Early and Middle Childhood Literacy, 2004 National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, Pilot Participant, Early and Middle Childhood Literacy, 2004 Textbook Adoption Team, Ellen Woodside Elementary Student Council Committee Chair, Ellen Woodside Elementary Black History Committee, Ellen Woodside Elementary Women s History Committee, Ellen Woodside Elementary SACS Committee Chair, Part 4, East North Street Academy Social Committee, East North Street Academy Grade Level Science Contact, East North Street Academy Third Grade Field Trip Contact, East North Street Academy Math Cadre, East North Street Academy Technology Evaluation Committee, East North Street Academy PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS Digging into Informational Text Professional Development for K-5 teachers in Spartanburg District 7 (SC), February 2013 Writing Takes Its Place Beside Reading - Professional Development for 3-5 teachers in Spartanburg District 7 (SC), January 2013 Exploring the ELA-CCSS: Writing - Professional Development for K-5 teachers at Cherokee Central Elementary (NC), November 2012 Making the Common Core Common Practice - Professional Development for K-2 teachers in Chester County School District (SC) October 2012 Understanding the ELA Common Core State Standards - Co-presented for South Carolina Department of Education, Columbia, SC, February 2012 Professional Development on Writing in the Content Areas Belton Elementary, Fall 2010

6 Kaminski, R. & Tracy, K. (2006). Putting the pieces together. Workshop presented at Bells Crossing Elementary, Simpsonville, SC. Tracy, K. (2006). Using literature as a model for writing. Workshop presented at Bells Crossing Elementary, Simpsonville, SC. Tracy, K. & Wilbanks, S. (2007). Teaching writing in the elementary school. Workshop presented at Ellen Woodside Elementary, Pelzer, SC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIPS Committee Chair, International Reading Association (IRA) Subcommittee on Classroom Teacher Awards and Professional Development Grants, 2009 present Editor, Reading Matters (Journal of the South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association), 2006 Spring 2012 Staff member, Upstate Writing Project Summer Institute, 2010 State Representative, The Assembly on Adolescent Literature (ALAN), Research Chair, South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association (SCIRA), Member, International Reading Association (IRA) Subcommittee on Classroom Teacher Awards and Professional Development Grants Director, Upstate Writing Project s Young Writers Camp, Teacher Consultant and Leadership Team Member, Upstate Writing Project, Present Member, Literacy Research Association (LRA) present Member, International Reading Association (IRA) present Member, South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association (SCIRA) Member, Greenville County Council of the International Reading Association (GCIRA) Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) present Member, South Carolina Teachers of English (SCCTE) Member, National Council of Teachers of English (NCCTE) , 2008