Camille M. Yates, Ph.D. cyates@selu.edu Southeastern Louisiana University Office 985-549-2406 Fax 985-549-5009 Academic Degrees 2000 M.S. (Instructional Technology) 1995 Ph.D. (Early Childhood Developmental Disabilities/Special Education/Research and Statistics) 1989 Ed.S. Delta State University (Special Education/Mild Moderate) 1988 M.Ed. Delta State University (Special Education/Gifted) 1972 B.S. Mississippi University for Women (Vocational Home Economics) Professional Experience 2012 - Present NCATE Coordinator Southeastern Louisiana University 2011 Associate Professor Southeastern Louisiana University 2002 Assistant Professor (Tenure track 2005) Southeastern Louisiana University 2002 Assistant Coordinator/LD Specialist Office for Disability Accommodations 2000-2001 Project LINCC (School to Careers Initiative) Institute for Disability Studies 1999-2002 Assistive Technology Coordinator/LD Specialist Mississippi Postsecondary Training and Technical Assistance Project Institute for Disability Studies 1996-1999 Project Director Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities Institute for Disability Studies 1995-1996 Project Director Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Education Project Institute for Disability Studies 1992-2002 Project Director Assistive Technology Training Institute for Disability Studies 1991-2002 Adjunct Faculty (Assistant Professor) School of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1992 Consultant Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce 1
1991 Consultant Children's Assistive Technology Center MS-University Affiliated Program 1990-1992 Graduate Teaching Assistant Duties: Student Teacher and Practicum Coordinator and Instructor Department of Special Education 1989-1990 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher (Case Manager, LSC Chairperson) Coahoma County Schools Clarksdale, Mississippi Grades K-6 1989 Adjunct Instructor (Lecturer) Department of Special Education Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi 1988-1989 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher Coahoma County Schools Clarksdale, Mississippi Grades K-3 1987-1988 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher Drew Public Schools Drew, Mississippi Grades 3-5 1975-1981 Home Economics Teacher Lula Rich Educational Foundation Lee Academy Clarksdale, Mississippi Grades 7-12 1972-1974 Home Economics Teacher Oktibbeha County Schools Starkville, Mississippi Grades 7-12 TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS: MAT 610 Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education MAT 611 Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education MAT 615 Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education (developing for summer 2004) MAT 630 Assessment I: General and Special Education MAT 631 Assessment II: General and Special Education for Elementary MAT 636 - Assessment II: Secondary Education MAT 670 Research Design for General and Special Education MAT 681 - Student Teaching in the Elementary & Mild/Moderate Special Education Classroom SPED 210 Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities SPED 481 - The Exceptional Family SPED 495 The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom SPED 581/767 - The Exceptional Family SPED 602 - Seminar in Special Education SPED 658 - Advanced Teaming Strategies of Working with Paraprofessionals and Related Service Providers SPED 600 Introduction to the Education of Individuals with Disabilities SPED 602 Seminar in Special Education SPED 682 - Foundations of Early Education for Young Children with Disabilities 2
SPED 684 Biological Development, Medical Management, Nutritional Needs of Young Children with Disibilities SPED 685 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children with Disabilities SPED 767 Advanced Strategies for Developing Partnerships with Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities ECE 106 - Service Learning Practicum in Early Childhood ECE 601 Advanced Child Development EDUC 427 Student Teaching in the Elementary School EDUC 450 Elementary and Mild/Moderate Disabilities Professional Semester Families of the Developmentally Disabled (Fall, Spring, Summer 1995-2000; Spring 2001-online; Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities (Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities) Fall 1995, Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Summer 1998 Fall 1999 online - 2002 ONLINE LEARNING: MAT 610 Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education MAT 611 Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education MAT 615 Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education (developing for summer 2004) MAT 630 Assessment I: General and Special Education MAT 631 Assessment II: General and Special Education for Elementary MAT 670 Research Design for General and Special Education SPED 210 Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities SPED 481 - The Exceptional Family SPED 495 The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom SPED 581 - The Exceptional Family SPED 602 - Seminar in Special Education SPED 658 - Advanced Teaming Strategies of Working with Paraprofessionals and Related Service Providers SPED 600 Introduction to the Education of Individuals with Disabilities SPED 682 - Foundations of Early Education for Young Children with Disabilities SPED 684 Biological Development, Medical Management, Nutritional Needs of Young Children with Disibilities SPED 685 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children with Disabilities SPED 767 Advanced Strategies for Developing Partnerships with Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities ECE 106 - Service Learning Practicum in Early Childhood ECE 601 Advanced Child Development Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities: Assistive/Adaptive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities - Interdisciplinary (12 departments) fully online graduate/undergraduate course, taught every semester since Fall 1999. See syllabus at: http://dl.cice.usm.edu/master/online/courselistingindex.htm Families of the Developmentally Disabled - Interdisciplinary (12 departments) fully online graduate/undergraduate course - Developed as capstone project for Master of Instructional Technology. See syllabus at: http://dl.cice.usm.edu/master/online/courselistingindex.htm INDEPENDENT LEARNING: MAT 670 - Research Design for General and Special Education SPED 581 - The Exceptional Family RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS: Yates, C. (2012). SLU PASSPORT Help page and Faculty Help page. [available on: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/colleges/edu_hd/passport/index.html] Klein-Ezell, C. E., & Yates, C. (2009). Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers. Focus on Infants and Toddlers journal (ACE). Yates, C. & Klein-Ezell, C. E. (2009) Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments). Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 20 th International Conference (SITE/AACE). Siegel, W., & Yates, C. (2007). Improving the Evaluation of Professional Development Presentations Using Retrospective Pre-testing of Existing Knowledge and Self-Efficacy. In the NCPEA Connexions Knowledge Base Project. Retrieved February 28, 2007, from http://www.ncpea.net Yates, C. & Bond, W. (2002). Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. Proceedings of CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA 3
[available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/140.htm] Yates, C., Ethridge, J & Cirlot-New, J. (2002). Increasing Access to the Curriculum through Assistive Technology. Proceedings of CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA [available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/117.htm]. The. (1997, Summer). The Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines [Manual]. (Available from The Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities, Box 8586, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-8586): Glausier, S.R., Yates, C.M., & Siders, J.Z. Yates, C. M. (1996). Attitudes of school personnel in south Mississippi toward inclusion of students with disabilities (Doctoral dissertation,, 1995, p. 99). Dissertation Abstracts International 57(01) p. 173. Yates, C., Cirlot-New, J., Nawas, J. C., Klein, C. E., & Walker, D. (1995). Assistive Technology Training Modules (available from [IDS, Box 5163, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5163]). Fair, E.G., Miller, A, Cirlot-New, J, Siders, J.Z. Yates, C. (1994). Including Children with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom: From Mandate to Practice. Training Module. Yates, C. & Cirlot-New, J. (1994). Using Assistive Technology to Encourage Communication in the Classroom/Center. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Information Technology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Cirlot-New, J. & Yates, C. (1994). Strategies for Inclusion of Augmentative Communication in the Childcare and Kindergarten Classroom. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Information Technology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Kindergarten. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS. Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Grade 1. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS. Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Grade 2. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS. Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent'sGuide, Grade 3. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS. Yates, C. (1989). The Effectiveness of a Multimodality Approach to Reading Instruction. (Unpublished Educational Specialist Thesis, Delta State University, 1989, pages 50). GRANTS: Co-Principal Investigator for LEEP (Louisiana Early Education Program), Louisiana Department of Education, $125,000 per year. (Summer 2013 Summer 2015). C0-Principal Investigator for C.U.D.D.L.E. Up for More (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments for Multiplying Opportunities to Reach Everyone), Board of Regents Support Fund, Traditional and Undergraduate Enhancement, $120,000 Co-Principal Investigator for LEEP (Louisiana Early Education Program), Louisiana Department of Education, $82,000 per year. (Summer 2010 Summer 2012). 4
Co-Principal Investigator for Project P.I.E. (Puppets in Education). Kentucky/Louisiana Campus Compact Service Learning Course Mini-Grant. (Spring, 2009 Fall, 2009). $6,000 with $6011 university match. Co-Principal Investigator for Cooking Up a Storm. ULS Serves Grant. (Fall, 2008 Fall, 2009). $12,978 with $13,395 university match. Co-Principal Investigator for Teacher Collaboration in Inclusive Settings. U.S. State Department of Education Grant (via Louisiana). (Fall, 2008 Fall, 2010). $150,000/year for 3 years. Co-Principal Investigator for Home Learning Tool Kits (HLTK). CITI grant. (Fall, 2008 Spring, 2009). $4667. Co-Principal Investigator for C.U.D.L.E. Matching Funds. CVS Pharmacy. (Fall, 2008). $2000. Yates, C., & Klein-Ezell, C. (2007). Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments), Board of Regents Support Fund, Traditional and Undergraduate Enhancement, $134,941. Awarded. Yates, C. (2006). Early Literacy for Young Children with Disabilities. Louisiana Department of Education, Special Education Grants to States, Early Literacy Project, $226,000. Yates, C. (2006). Louisiana Early Education Program (LEEP), Louisiana Department of Education, $50,000. Yates, C., Anthony, C. & Siegel, W. (2003). Teaching and Technology Modules and Universal Access Station. Southeastern Louisiana University, Center for Faculty Excellence, Teaching Enhancement Grant, $1,350. Siders, J.Z., Decoux, V., & Yates, C. (1999). Mississippi Postsecondary Training and Technical Assistance Project. United States Department of Education, $912,000. Yates, C.M. & Glausier, S.R. (1997). Assistive Technology Equipment for Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services: Project START, $15,000. Yates, C.M., Laufer, R., & Siders, J.Z. (1996). Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities. United States Department of Education, $345,000. Yates, C.M., & Siders, J.Z. (1994). A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Training Approach to Improve Assistive Technology Services Provided by Higher Education. Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services: Project START (1994-1995), $25,000. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS: National/International Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 20 th International Conference (SITE/AACE), Charleston, South Carolina, March, 2009. C. Yates & C. Klein-Ezell. Supporting Reflection and the Transformative Process Through Action Research, Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Council for Exceptional Children, Reflecting on the Past Envisioning the Future, 50 th Anniversary Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 2007. C. Yates Action Research as a Transformative Process in a Master of Arts in Teaching Program, NCAC/NAAC 2007 Alternative Certification Joint Conference, Washington, D. C., April, 2007 C. Yates Professional Growth in Alternative Certification through the Use of a Portfolio and Oral Defense Process, NCAC/NAAC 2007 Alternative Certification Joint Conference, Washington, D. C., April, 2007 C. Yates 5
Portfolios and Oral Defense as a Tool for Professional Growth in Alternative Certification, 16 th Annual NAAC Conference, Chicago, Illinios March 2006 C. Yates The Transformational Nature of Action Research, 16 th Annual NAAC Conference, Chicago, Illinois March 2006 C. Yates Portfolios and Oral Defense as a Tool for Professional Growth in Alternative Certification, 15 th Annual NAAC Conference. Denver, Colorado March 2005 C. Yates Moving to the Other Side of the Desk: Teacher Candidates Doing Research and Transformative Learning, 15 th Annual NAAC Conference. Denver, Colorado March 2005 C. DellaPietra, C. Yates Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning and Work Environments, CEC International Conference, New Orleans, LA April 2004 C. Yates Master of Arts in Teaching: Pathway to Alternative Certification, NAAC Conference, 14 th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA- March 2004 B. Neal, R. Boyd, C. Yates, C. Anthony, P. Byrd Portfolios for Alternative Certification, NAAC Conference, 14 th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA- March 2004 C. Yates Electronic tracking of field experiences. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13 th Annual Conference. Building National Leadership from a Proud Past. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. C.M.Yates Portfolios for online alternative certification. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13 th Annual Conference. Building National Leadership from a Proud Past. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. C. Anthony and C. Yates. Where is our next generation of Teachers? Solving an Age-Old Problem with an Innovative Idea. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13 th Annual Conference. Building National Leadership from a Proud Past. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. Neal, Trowbridge, Boyd, Lester, Anthony, Hines, Siegel, Yates Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. CSUN's International Conference, Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA. March, 2002. [available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/140.htm] Increasing Access to the Curriculum through Assistive Technology. CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA. March, 2002. [available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/117.htm] Providing Universal Learning Environments: It's not an option any longer! AHEAD 2000 Conference, Kansas City, MO, July 11-15, 2000. Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. AHEAD 2000 Conference, Kansas City, MO, July 11-15, 2000. Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities.. Postsecondary Grants Project Directors Meeting, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1999. Interdisciplinary Assistive Technology Training Modules. With C.E. Klein. 1995 Florida Assistive Technology Impact Conference, March 2-4, 1995. Strategies for Inclusion of Augmentative Communication in the Classroom Setting. With J. New. 1995 Florida Assistive Technology Impact Conference, March 2-4, 1995. Strategies for Inclusion of Augmentative Communication in the Childcare and Kindergarten Classroom, with J. New. National Symposium on Information Technology, April 26, 1994 6
Using Assistive Technology to Encourage Communication in the Classroom/Center, with J. New. National Symposium on Information Technology. April 27, 1994. Mississippi Assistive Technology Consultant Training Program, Technology and Media Division (CEC) National Conference, Hartford, Connecticut. January 1993. State/Regional Advanced Graduate Program in Professional Special Education, Instructional and Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities. Louisiana Super Conference 29 on Special Education (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA, January 2010, C. Yates & SLU Student CEC Early Intervention Courses Online at Southeastern. Louisiana Super Conference 29 on Special Education (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA, January 2010, C. Yates & SLU Student CEC Home Literacy Kits: Service Learning Opportunities. Louisiana Super Conference 28 on Special Education (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA, January 2009. Klein-Ezell, C., Yates, C., & Hollars, J. Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments (Project C.U.D.L.E). Louisiana Super Conference on Special Education 28 (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA. January 2009. Klein-Ezell, C., Yates, C. Instructional and Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities, 27 th Super Conference on Special Education: Learning Without Boundaries, Lafayette, Louisiana, Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children, January 2008. C. Yates & C Klein-Ezell. Early Intervention Alternative Certification, 27 th Super Conference on Special Education: Learning Without Boundaries, Lafayette, Louisiana, Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children, January 2008. C Klein- Ezell & C. Yates. Action Research as a Transformative Process in a Master of Arts in Teaching Program, 1 st Annual LAAC Conference, Monroe, Louisiana November 2006 C. Yates Professional Growth in Alternative Certification through the Use of a Portfolio and Oral Defense Process, 1 st Annual LAAC Conference, Monroe, Louisiana November 2006 C. Yates Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. 23 rd Annual Louisiana Super Conference on Special Education. Education is the Key, Baton Rouge, LA. February 19, 2003. A B C s of Assistive Technology in Colleges And Universities. With G. Bond, University of Southern Mississippi. MECA Annual Conference, Jackson, Mississippi, February 1-2, 2000. Using Technology to Make Accommodations in the College Classroom. With G. Bond, University of Southern Mississippi. MECA Annual Conference, Jackson, MS. February 1-2, 2000. The ABC s of Assistive Technology for Individuals with Learning Disabilities. University of Southern Mississippi. Teams for Transition 2 nd Annual Conference, Raymond, MS, June 10, 1999. ABC s of Assistive/Adaptive Technology. With D. Surry and G. Bond,. Mississippi Educational Computing Association 16 th Annual Conference, Jackson, MS. February 3, 1999. Ecological Approaches to Interdisciplinary Assessment. With J. Siders, J. New, E. Fair, T. Ryals, S. Turner. Gulf Coast Conference on Early Intervention, June 19-22, 1995. Mississippi Postsecondary Summer Training Institute: Sensory Disabilities and Assistive Technology. Mississippi State University and, July 16 & 17 and 19 & 20, 2001. Mississippi Postsecondary Summer Training Institute: Learning Disabilities and Assistive Technology. Mississippi State University and, July 17 & 18 and 20 & 21, 2000. Summer Teacher Training Institute on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Project. Institute for 7
Disability Studies: Mississippi University Affiliated Program, August 5-7, 1996. Summer Teacher Training Institute on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Project. Institute for Disability Studies: Mississippi University Affiliated Program, July 17-21, 1995. Using Assistive Technology to Encourage Communication in the Classroom/Center, Southern Early Childhood Association, April 16, 1994. What is Assistive Technology and How Can It Be Used for Communication in the Classroom/Center? Southern Association for Children Under Six, March 26, 1993. Designing and Constructing Overlays for Use in the Classroom, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. November 1992. Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Association of Mississippi Conference, Jackson, MS. October 1992. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Preservice Training: Design, Implementation and Evaluation Strategies, Gulf Coast Conference on Early Intervention, Point Clear Alabama. July 1992 Assistive Technology for Preschool Learners With Developmental Disabilities, Arkansas Division for Early Childhood Conference, Little Rock, AR. March 1992. A Model for Identifying and Developing A Guide and Directory of Resources for Exceptionalities, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. January 1992. Computer Programs in the Public Domain. Learning Disabilities Association of Mississippi, Jackson, MS. October 1991. Beyond Labels - What is My Learning Style?, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. February 1990. A Multisensory Approach to Reading Instruction, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. February 1990. Computers in the Resource Room. Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Biloxi, MS. December 1988. Local DIBELS, COEHD Professional Development workshop, October 21, 2010 Assistive Technology for Inclusion, COEHD Professional Development workshop, October 22, 2009 Cooking Up a Storm: ULS Learn and Serve Grant, Lyceum Lights, April 7, 2009 Home Literacy Tool Kits: Service Learning Opportunities, Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research & Creativity, April 2 3, 2009 Assistive Technology, SPED 614, Hammond, LA, December 4, 2008 Faculty Portfolio Help Session, Setting Up User Lists & Faculty-To-Candidate Evaluations, Hammond, LA, February, 2008 Portfolio Trainings, Hammond, LA, Spring 2008 Portfolio Help Sessions for Candidates, Hammond, LA, Fall 2007 Grading Portfolios for Faculty, Hammond, LA, Fall 2007 Early Literacy Institute, Hammond, LA, June 2007 8
Assistive Technology, SPED 663, Hammond, LA, May 3, 2007 Assistive Technology, SPED 363, Hammond, LA, March 20, 2007 Assistive Technology, SPED 663, Hammond, LA, November 16, 2006 Early Literacy Seminar, Hammond, LA, September 16, 2006 Beginning BlackBoard, Hammond, LA, August 17, 2006 Tech Tips for Online Instruction, Hammond, LA, August 17, 2006 Early Literacy Institute, Hammond, LA, July 2006 Continuing Academic Excellence after the Storm, Hammond, LA, ITPE, February 2006 Tech for Tots: Assistive Technology for Infants and Young Children. Grenada, MS, September 26, 2001. Tech for Tots: Assistive Technology for Infants and Young Children. Jackson, MS, October 5, 2001. Tech for Tots: Assistive Technology for Infants and Young Children. Hattiesburg, MS, October 12, 2001. Assistive Technology and Information Access for Individuals with Disabilities. University of Southern Mississippi. Mississippi Advisors Meeting, Ridgeland, MS, November 12, 1999. Developing Low Technology Adaptations for Individuals with Disabilities. With J. Cirlot-New, T.K. Martin Comprehensive Assistive Technology Center, MS State University. Ellisville State School Staff Development, November 13, 1998. Assistive/Adaptive Technology: Information Access for Individuals with Disabilities. Lamar County, July 20, 1998. Adaptive Technology and Information Access for Individuals with Disabilities. USM Office of Technology Resources (Hattiesburg and Gulf Park), March 6, 1998. Make It and Take It, Inservice/Staff Development Presentation, Friars Point Elementary, Coahoma County Schools, Clarksdale, MS. November 1989. School Survival Skills. Inservice/Staff Development Presentation, Drew Elementary, Drew, MS. March 1988. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIPS/SERVICE Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children, current President, Past Conference Chair Reviewer for Journal of the National Association for Alternative Certification (JNAAC) Southeastern Louisiana University Faculty Senate 2007-2011 Traffic and Parking Committee 2007-2009, Secretary Louisiana Book Festival Volunteer, November 2007 Teaching and Learning, Brown Bag Discussion Group, Fall 2007 to present Woodcock Testing for Magnet School, Hammond, LA, August 9, 2007 NAAC Task Force on Quality Indicators for Non-Traditional Teachers, April, 2007 KDP Scholastic Book Fair, Dillion Elementary, Kentwood, LA, 2006 and 2007 Mock IEP Night, Hammond, LA, November 8, 2006 Dyslexia Simulation, Hammond, LA, November 1, 2006 Louisiana Higher Ed Portfolio Evaluation Committee Hattiesburg Education Literacy Project, Inc. PineBelt Learning Disabilities Association Mississippi Assistive Technology (MAT) Network (organizing member) Learning Disabilities Association of Mississippi (Board of Directors, Conference Hospitality 9
Chairperson, President Elect, President, Past President) State Advisory Committee for Special Education, MS State Department of Education Mississippi Federation Council for Exceptional Children (Membership Chairperson, Formation President for Division of Learning Disabilities) Mississippi Private School Education Association (District Chairman Home Economics Section, State Chairman Home Economics Section) AWARDS AND HONORS: 2011 SLU OSRP, Largest Award for the College of Education and Human Development 2011 QM at Southeaster Peer Reviewer 2009 SLU OSRP, Largest Number of Awards made to the University 2007 Southeastern Louisiana University, 5 year Service Certificate 2005 Institute for Teaching and Professional Enhancement (ITPE), Southeastern 1988 Kappa Delta Pi - Delta State University - Cleveland, Mississippi PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Committees: SLU Faculty Senate 2007-2011 Gifted Search Committee 2007 MAT Review Committee 2006 to present MAT SPA Committee 2006 to present SPED EI SPA Committee 2006 to present Teaching and Learning Graduate Faculty committee 2006 to present MAT Oral Defense Committee Chair 2005 to present MAT Graduate Committee Chair 2003 to present Teaching and Learning Annual Review Guidelines Committee 2008 Teaching and Learning Reflection Guidelines Committee 2008 Teaching and Learning 3D Committee 2007 Teaching and Learning Tenure and Promotion Guidelines Committee 2007 MAT Faculty Committee, Co-Chair MAT Portfolio Committee Chair MAT Oral Defense Subcommittee MAT Graduate Committee 1 for Portfolio and Oral Defense - chair MAT Field Experience Subcommittee MAT Curriculum Committee COEHD Dean Search Committee COEHD Portfolio Committee Teaching and Learning Graduate Redesign Committee Special Education Faculty Committee New Faculty Forum Committee Teacher Cadet Committee 3D Task Force NCATE Standard V Committee Louisiana Dept. of Education Portfolio Evaluation Committee Member Office of Disability Accommodations, USM University Liaison Advisory Committee, USM Technology Assessment Utilization Committee, USM Office for Technology Resources, USM Web Presence Council, USM, Office for Technology Resources Distance Learning - SACS Committee, USM Organizations: Council for Exceptional Children, TED, TAM, DEC Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children (LA CEC) Learning Disabilities Association of America Mississippi Learning Disabilities Association PineBelt Learning Disabilities Association Association for Childhood Education International 10
National Association Alternative Certification Louisiana Association Alternative Certification Mississippi Educational Computing Association Kappa Delta Pi Association on Higher Education and Disability Mississippi Assistive Technology Network Hattiesburg Education Literacy Project (HELP) Board of Directors - Secretary Professional Development: Collaboration for Inclusion workshop 2009 Special Quest Trainer of Trainers 2009 National Lekotek Play Session Leaders. 2008 LA CEC Super Conference 2008 EDUC 675, Fall 2007 TED-CEC 50 th Anniversary Conference 2007 Project IMPACT Title III National Professional Development Program (LEP) 2006 Passport Training October 17, 2002 New Faculty Forum Committee October April, 2002-2003 MAT Faculty August May, 2002-2003 SPED Faculty August May, 2002-2003 Guest Lectured Dr. Skelton s class December 5, 2002 SPED Teacher Appreciation Tea Volunteer December 10, 2002 Staff Development Training Workshop January 16, 2003 Technology Workshop February 11, 2003 CEC Super Conference Registration Volunteer February 19, 2003 MAT Portfolio Committee Chair January 2003-present Redesign for Educational Excellence Institute May 2, 2003 NCATE/SACS Standard V Committee May 6, 2003 PRAXIS Workshops May 19 and 20, 2003 Advised T&L students August 20, 2003 Teacher Cadet Committee August 20, 2003 Blackboard 6 Training August 21, 2003 Faculty Excellence technology training September 17, 2003 Front Page Training Faculty Excellence September 23, 2003 Driver Safety workshop September 19, 2003 Dyslexia Simulation facilitator October 21, 2003 Blackboard Training October 21, 2003 MAT Portfolios for 1 st cohort facilitated January - February 2004 Oral Defense of MAT degree 1 st cohort January - February 2004 MAT Graduate Faculty Portfolio and Oral Defense Committee February 2004 Instructional Design Consultation participant March 13, 2004 NAAC Conference March 29 31, 2004 CEC Conference April 12-17, 2004 SPED Redesign Retreat January 13, 2005 Grant Writing Workshop January 28, 2005 KIVA License/Certification: National National Lekotek Play Session Leader. (2008, October) Louisiana LaTAAP Assessor Mississippi: Class A Gifted (K-12) Class A Elementary Education (K-3) Class A Elementary Education (4-8) Class A Home Economics (7-12) Class AA Instructional Technology (K-12) 11
Class AAAA Mild/Moderate Disabilities (k-12) Certified Provisional Educator Evaluator: Teacher 12