University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Education Faculty Curriculum Vitae Information Lucy Gremillion Begnaud, Ph.D. Title Department Office Number Extension Email Address Instructor Curriculum and Instruction Maxim Doucet Hall 422 337-482-1937 lbegnaud@louisiana.edu Education 1999 Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education GPA: 4.0/4.0 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, LA 1991 Education Specialist, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA Lafayette, LA Major: Gifted Education. GPA: 4.0/4.0 1990 Master s + 30, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA Lafayette, LA GPA: 4.0/4.0 1978 Master of Education, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA Lafayette, LA Minor: Reading. GPA 4.0/4.0 Page 1
1974 Bachelor of Arts in Education, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA, Lafayette, LA GPA: 3.1/4.0 in Education. Minor: Special Education. GPA 4.0/4.0 Teaching Experience 2012-Present Assistant Professor. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Teach undergraduate classes in language arts and Reading to students certifying in early childhood and elementary education. Teach graduate students pursuing a master s degree in Gifted Education. 2005-2012 Head of Lower School. Ascension Episcopal School of Lafayette, LA. Supervise 30 teachers and 225 students. Determined curriculum, campus safety issues, daily operations 2001-2005 Assistant Professor and Director, Teacher clinical Experiences UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE. Teach graduate classes in curriculum and instruction (gifted education), and classes in foundations and leadership (supervision of student teaching). 1999-Present Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE. Taught Methods courses in Reading, Science, and social Studies as well as Graduate Instructional Strategies and Gifted courses. 1994-1999 Teacher of the Gifted, LeROSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Lafayette, LA Page 2
4 th and 5 th grade gifted reading, math and enrichment. 1991-1995 Teacher, Creative Scholars Program, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA, Lafayette, LA. Unique summer program for highly creative students, grades 4-7. 1991-1998 Adjunct Professor, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA Lafayette, LA. Summer 1991: Taught Instructional Strategies for Teaching the Gifted (SPED 511) 1998: Taught Creativity in the Classroom (SPEC/EDCI 475G). 1989-1994 Teacher/Teacher of the Gifted, WOODVALE EMENTARY SCHOOL Lafayette, LA Taught regular third grade as well as gifted second, third, and fourth grade reading, math and enrichment. 1983-1989 Teacher, ASCENSION DAY SCHOOL, Lafayette, LA Taught third grade (all subjects) in private school, offering an accelerated curriculum. Publications INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Page 3 Robertson, C., Graham, J., Chance, C., Davies, D. and Begnaud, L. (August, 2002). School- University Partnerships: An entry route for under-
represented Groups. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning. The Journal of the Institute for Access Studies and the European Access Network. Vol.4, no. 3. Staffordshire University Press. Chance, C., Begnaud, L. (2000). Snapshot Evaluations: An instructional improvement strategy. University College Northampton, United Kingdom. Prospero. NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS: BOOK Parker, J.P., Begnaud, L.G. (2003). Developing Creative Leadership. Portsmouth, N.H.: Teacher Idea Press. ARTICLES Begnaud, L. (2001) Professional Development Schools: A working partnership building strength, connectedness, and growth. Article written for the First Annual PDS Institute, Lafayette, LA. Disseminated to participants, and available online at http://launchpad.louisiana.edu. Begnaud, L. (2000). New Leadership: Making a connection with the future. National Association for Gifted Children Conference Proceedings Paper. Lyman, S., Williams, D. & Begnaud, L. (December 2000). Using the Internet to enhance the study of Page 4
human sexuality. Compute-Ed An Electronic Journal of Learning and Teaching with and about Technology, Volume 6. Begnaud, L., Beasley, H., Esters, I. (1999). Professional Development Schools, School reform, and Title I: A new model. University of South Carolina/PDS National Conference Proceedings Paper. Presentations Begnaud, L. (September, 2014). SO, you want to be a teacher. Keynote speaker for Kappa Delta Pi, international honor organization for educators. Lafayette, LA. Begnaud, L., Arias, N., Bagley, C., Bassinger, D., Calendar, K., Garrett, C., LaBorde, C., Webb, D., White, F., (March 2004). Assessing Professional Development Schools in Louisiana. PDS National Conference, Orlando, Florida. Begnaud, L., Hebert, M. (April 2003). Professional Development Schools Workship, Glenville State College, West Virginia. Begnaud, L., Benedik, J., Hebert, M. (February, 2002). PDS Workshop Southern University, Baton Rouge. Begnaud, L., Benedik, J., Hebert, M. (November, 2002). Southern University at New Orleans. Page 5
Begnaud, L., Donatto, M. (December 2002). Louisiana Tech PDS Workshop, Ruston, LA. Begnaud, L., Duncan, C. (February, 2002). J. W. Faulk Renewal Workshop, Lafayette, LA. Beard, M., Begnaud, L. (April 2002). Creative Scholar s Awards Ceremony and Parent Session. Begnaud, L. (October 2002). A+PEL State Convention Welcome Address. Lafayette, LA. Esters, I., Begnaud, L., Beasley, H. (2002). The effects of internship in professional development schools on teacher efficacy. Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, FL. Begnaud, L. and Andrus, R. (Dec 2001). PDS: What s it all about? St. Landry Parish Inservice. Begnaud, L. (November 2001). Identifying Gifted and Talented Students. Cathedral-Carmel Faculty Inservice. Begnaud, L. (August, 2001). What s HOT in Assessment? Lafayette Parish Optional Inservice Day. Carlson, G., Begnaud, L., and Beasley, H. (July, 2001). PDS Partnerships in Louisiana: Addressing Page 6
Educational Reform. CUAC Summer Leadership Conference. Colorado Springs, CO. Williams, D., Lyman, S., Ward R., Begnaud, L., & Benedik, J. (April, 2001). Initiative Education Distance School Development. T.H.E. Forum Conference: Baton Rouge, LA. Chance, L., Begnaud, L., Beasley, H., and Bartlett, P. (March, 2001). PDS, School Reform, and Title I: An Innovative Model. ASCD National Convention, Boston, MA. Begnaud, L. (March, 2001). How to talk so parents will listen. Lafayette Parish Inservice workshops for middle school teachers. Begnaud, L., Beasley, H., chance, L. and Bartlett, P. (February, 2001). Professional Development Schools: Achieving Excellence in Teaching and Teacher Education. Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Begnaud, L. (February, 2001). PDS: We re all in this together. UL Lafayette Colloquium Series. Chance, L., and Begnaud, L. (February, 2001). PDS and NCATE Standards. Keynote address. Louisiana Professional Development Institute. Lafayette, LA. Page 7
Begnaud, L. (November, 2000). New Leadership: Making a connection with the future. National Association for Gifted Children National Conference. Begnaud, L. (2000-2002). Building Bridges: Connecting Reading with Meaning. East Baton Rouge Parish Grant Bridges to Literacy. Consultant, 2000-2002. Begnaud, L. (August 2000). Higher Order Thinking Skills. Lafayette Parish School Board Optional Inservice Day. Begnaud, L. (July, 2000). Let them lead. University of Connecticut Confratute Open Forum. Begnaud, L. (July, 2000). Science creative? You bet! University of Connecticut Confratute Action Lab. Begnaud, L. (March 1999). Science and Math Integrated Experiences. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Convention presentation, Boston. Begnaud, L. (August, 1998). Keep them wondering: Creating a school of Curious Delight. Cathedral-Carmel Inservice. Grades K-8. Begnaud, L. (March, 1998). LearnGrant Consultant, Math, Science & Technology. 3-hour workshop Grades K-3, Lafayette Parish. Page 8
Begnaud, L. (February, 1997). S.M.I.L.E. AGAIN. 4-hour science and math integrated workshop Grades 1-5, Ossun Elementary. Begnaud, L. (October 1997). S.M.I.L.E. AWHILE. Science & Math hands-on workshop Grades 4-5, Iberia Parish. Begnaud, L., (March 1997). Science & Math Teacher Inservice, three 1-hour workshops Grades K-5, Lafayette Parish. Begnaud, L. and Bizzio, S. (Spring, 1997). S.M.I.L.E., Science and Math Integrated Learning Experiences. National Science Teachers Association NSTA National Convention presentation, New Orleans, LA. Begnaud, L. and Bizzio, S. (January-March, 1996). Science & Math Integrated Learning Experiences. 16-hour workshop for teachers in grades 1-5, Lafayette Parish. Begnaud, L. (August, 1995). Counseling of the Gifted. Lafayette Parish Counselors Inservice. Begnaud, L. and Boudreaux, M. (February, 1995). Keys to Successful Parenting of the Gifted. Lafayette Parish Gifted Parents. Page 9
Begnaud, L. (Spring, 1994). Reading & Writing across the Curriculum. Workshop for teachers K- 4, Lafayette, LA. Grants Ascension Episcopal School 8G funded grants. 2005-2012. Four grants for advancing student achievement in Reading, Language, and Math $30,459 Begnaud, L. and Growe, R. (2003). LPSB Assistant Principal/Administrative Internship Grant. $8,359.50. Begnaud, L. (2002). LPSB Assistant Principal/Administrative Internship Grant. $7,861.50 Henry, B., and Begnaud, L. (2002. Teacher Induction Grant. $10,000. Begnaud, L., Lyman, S. and Williams, D. (2002) Professional Development Schools Institute II. Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program. $19,400. Begnaud, L., Lyman, S. and Williams, D. (2002). Title II teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program. $6,600. Chance, L. and Begnaud, L. (2001). First Annual PDS Institute. Title II Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program. $20,750. Page 10
Chance, L. and Beasley, H., Carlson, G. (2000). Energizing Schools: The S.T.P. Plan. Entergy and the citizens for a Better Louisiana. $20,000. Williams, D., Lyman, S., Begnaud, L. (2000). Professional Development Schools Distance Education Initiative. Board of Regents Support Fund Grant. $49,000. Service Professional: Co-Counselor, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Education Society Past Counselor, Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana UL Chapter Past Counselor, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Education society Officer and Executive Board Member, Louisiana Association of Teacher Educators (LaATE). Past Member, Association of Professional educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) Past Member, National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) Current Member, Assoc. for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) University/College/Department: Chair, Teacher Education Subcommittee (COE) Chair, Professional Development School Liaison Committee (COE) (COE) Member, Recruitment and Retention Committee Page 11
Member, Parking and Transit Committee (UNIV) Member, Ex-Officio, NCATE Standard 3 Committee Miscellaneous: 2000) Member, District Assistance Team (DAT) (Fall, Member, QSN SPED Position (Spring, 2002) 2002) Member, QSN DEAN Search Committee (Spring, Chair, QSN Assistant to the Dean (Fall, 2002) 2002) Chair, QSN Field Experiences Coordinator (Fall, Member of numerous Master s Comprehensive Committees (2000-2004) Editor, UL Lafayette Professional Development Schools Handbook Editor, UL Lafayette Teacher Intern Handbook Creator, PDS evaluation instrument, The Reflective Evaluation Experience (T.R.E.E.) Member, Redesign committee, Middle School (2002) Chair, PDS State Institute Lafayette, LA (2003) Participant, PassPORT Administrator s Training (2003) Participant, Quest Tech Training (Spring, 2003) Judge, Social Studies Fair, Northside High School (2002) Volunteer, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Lock- Up Benefit (2002) Page 12
Volunteer, Literacy Week, Westside elementary (February, 2002) Volunteer, Read Across America, S. J. Montgomery (March, 2004) Member, Southern Regional Education Board (February, 2004) State Chair, NCATE Board of Examiners, LSU-S (Spring, 2004) Page 13