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Dr. Vickie Johnston

Program Coordinator Florida Gulf Coast University

College of Education Merwin Hall #256

Fort Myers, FL 33965 Phone: 239-590-7754 Email: [email protected]

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EDUCATION:

Liberty University 2009—2013

Ed. D. Curriculum and Instruction 2013

Concentration: Special Education

Florida Gulf Coast University 2007—2009

M. Ed.—Reading 2009

John Brown University--Siloam Springs, Arkansas 1996—1998

Area of Study: Elementary Certification

Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville, Illinois 1982—1983

Degree: Bachelor of Science 1984

Major: Speech Pathology

Mac Murray College--Jacksonville, Illinois 1978—1981

Major: Deaf Education/ Psychology (Transferred)

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE:

Florida Gulf Coast University 2011—

Program Coordinator –Curriculum & Instruction 2016—

Program Coordinator—Special Education 2015—2016

Instructor II: College of Education 2016—

Instructor I: College of Education 2011—2016

Southwest Florida College 2009—2011

Instructor: Education / Arts and Sciences

K-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

ESE: Journeys Academy—Naples, Florida 2007—2009

Reading Specialist/3rd & 4th grade—Special Needs

Elem: Collier County School District—Naples, Florida 2003—2006

Vineyards Elementary—2nd & 3rd grade

Auburn Hills School District— Auburn Hills, Michigan 1999—2003

Oakland Christian—4th grade

Deaf: Bentonville School District--Bentonville, Arkansas 1995—1999

Spring Hill Middle School / permanent sub

Elm Tree Elementary / Sign Language Classes

Arlington School District--Arlington, Texas 1986—1987

Sam Houston High School / Interpreter-Deaf

Collinsville School District--Collinsville, Illinois 1982—1986

High School / Junior High (Deaf classroom)

mailto:[email protected]

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TEACHING:

Florida Gulf Coast University 2011—present

Courses Taught: Education

Undergraduate

Language Arts Methods 6-12—Hybrid

Early Literacy Learning Reading in the Content Area

Methods of Teaching Reading –Virtual

Children’s Literature –Virtual

Classroom Management and Organization-Virtual

Professional Teaching Practice

Professional Studies

Introduction to Diversity for Education

Supervisor: Internship: Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Graduate:

Instructional Models and Strategies—Virtual

Reflective Practitioner—Hybrid

Language Arts Methods 6-12—Hybrid

Classroom Management and Organization—Virtual

Foundations of Reading—Hybrid

Vocabulary and Word Study—Virtual

Literature and the Learner—Virtual

Southwest Florida College 2009—2011

Course Taught: Education: Arts and Sciences:

Undergraduate

Early Childhood Literacy College Reading

Teaching Literacy in Primary and Elem. College Preparatory Reading

Developmental Curriculum and Instruction College Preparatory English

Guidance and Positive Discipline Exceptional Children

Child Observation, Record Keeping and Assessment

Math and Science for Elementary

SCHOLARSHIP:

PUBLICATIONS—Book Chapters (Peer Reviewed)

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (2016). Critical literacy in inquiry learning: Perspective sharing

through multiple literacies, continuous inquiry, and reflection. In Fabrizi, M. (Ed.), Fantasy

literature: Challenging genres (pp. 193—206). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense

Publishers B. V.


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PUBLICATIONS—Journal Articles (Peer Reviewed)

Johnston, V. & Martelli, C.D. (accepted/date pending). Reaching out to students from Title 1 schools.

The Reading Teacher

Martelli, C.D., Johnston, V. (Oct. 2018). A university literacy festival and its impact on teacher

candidates, authors, and teachers and students from Title I schools. Journal of Literacy

Innovation.

Johnston, V. & Collum, D. (2018). A Multi-University: Use of simSchool to Increase Pre-Service

and In-Service Teachers’ Understanding of the Use of Differentiated Instruction and the

Understanding of Classroom Management and Behavior. In E. Langran & J. Borup

(Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education

International Conference (pp. 1492-1498). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for

the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Johnston, V., Collum, D., & Blanks, B. (2018). Use of simSchool to Increase Teacher Candidates’

Understanding of the Educational Needs of Diverse Learners at a University in Southwest

Florida. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology &

Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1499-1505). Washington, D.C., United States:

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

Collum, D., Johnston, V. & Blanks, B. (2018). Part 1: Use of Simschool to Increase Teacher

Candidate's Understanding of the Educational Needs of Diverse Learners at a Midwestern

University. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology

& Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1355-1357). Washington, D.C., United

States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Johnston, V., & Martelli, C.D. (Nov. 2017). Flipped learning: Student perceptions and

achievement in teacher education. Teacher Education and Practice, 30(4).

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (Spring, 2017). Flipped learning in higher education, Florida Reading

Journal, 52(2).

Johnston, V., McDowell, K., Burgess, D., Leddy, H. (Fall, 2016). Flipped learning: A PDS literacy

partnership that is working, NAPDS Partners, 12(2), 16-17.

Lancellot, M. & Johnston, V. (2016). Analyzing Digital Literacy to Teach Common Core

English/Language Arts. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher

Education International Conference 2016 (pp. 1970-1974). Chesapeake, VA: Association

for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Johnston, V. (Jan., 2016). Successful read-alouds in today’s classroom, Kappa Delta Pi Record,

52(1), 39-42. doi: 10.1080/00228958.2016.1123051.


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Johnston, V. (Feb., 2015). The power of the read-aloud in the age of the Common Core, The Open

Communication Journal, 9, 34-38. doi:10.2174/1874916X01509010034

Johnston, V., Martelli, C.D. & McDowell, K. (2015). Flipped Classrooms: Using Technology in

Teacher Education Literacy Methods Classes. In D. Slykhuis & G. Marks (Eds.), In

Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International

Conference 2015 (pp. 3282-3286). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of

Computing in Education (AACE).

Johnston, V. & Lancellot, M. (Spring/Summer, 2015). Literacy applications for today’s learner,

Association of Teacher Educators-Kansas ADVOCATE, 22(3), 20-29.

Dibella, K., Johnston, V. (Fall, 2014). Employing Common Core Standards and reading

strategies to engage and enhance student learning, Tennessee Association of Middle Schools

Journal, 44-61.

Johnston, V. (2013). University students diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A

hermeneutical phenomenological study of challenges and successes. Retrieved from

http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1797&context=doctoral

PUBLICATIONS (Web Articles)

Johnston, V., Dibella, K. & Martelli, C.D. (2016, Oct. 13). Disciplinary literacy and the value of

making connections [International Literacy Association Blog]. Article posted to

LiteracyDaily—Teaching Tips. Retrieved from http://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-

daily/2016/10/13/disciplinary-literacy-and-the-value-of-making-connections

Johnston, V. & Mackereth, J. (2016). Flipped learning: A PDS literacy partnership

NAPDS: Stories From The Field. Retrieved from

http://napds.org/stories-from-the-field/flipped-learning-a-pds-literacy-partnership/

PUBLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW

Martelli, C.D., Johnston, V., Israel, C. Sidisky, J., Winston, S. & Flake, S. (under review). A

University Literacy Festival: Connecting Authors and Students from Title I Schools. Journal for

Multicultural Education.

Johnston, V., Larson, A. & Mackereth, J. (under review). Book Club: Using Gaming to Engage

Students and Increase Comprehension. NAPDS Partners: Linking Research to Practice

LaPaglia, K. & Johnston, V. (under review). Educators Fostering Academic Rigor. Journal of

Literacy Innovation.

Johnston, V. & Carothers, D. (under review). The identification of deaf students with learning

disabilities or giftedness: Challenges in assessment. Assessment for Effective Intervention


http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1797&context=doctoral

http://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2016/10/13/disciplinary-literacy-and-the-value-of-making-connections

http://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2016/10/13/disciplinary-literacy-and-the-value-of-making-connections

http://napds.org/stories-from-the-field/flipped-learning-a-pds-literacy-partnership/

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PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

International/National

Johnston, V. & Collum, D. (March, 2018). A Multi-University: Use of simSchool to Increase Pre-

Service and In-Service Teachers’ Understanding of the Use of Differentiated Instruction and the

Understanding of Classroom Management and Behavior. Presented at the Society for Information

Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Washington, D.C.

Collum, D. & Johnston, V. (March, 2018). A Multi-University Study: Use of simSchool to Increase

Teacher Candidates’ Understanding of the Educational Needs of Diverse Learners at Individual

Universities. Presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE),

Washington, D.C.

Collum, D., Johnston, V., & Blanks, B. (March, 2018). Part 1: Use of simSchool to Increase Teacher

Candidates’ Understanding of the Educational Needs of Diverse Learners at a University in

Missouri. Symposium presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education (SITE), Washington, D.C

Johnston, V., Collum, D., & Blanks, B. (March, 2018). Use of simSchool to Increase Teacher


Southwest Florida. Symposium presentation at the Society for Information Technology and

Teacher Education (SITE), Washington, D.C.

Blanks, B., Collum, D., & Johnston, V., (March, 2018). Use of simSchool to Increase Teacher


Virginia. Symposium presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education (SITE), Washington, D.C

Martelli, C.D., Johnston, V., LaPaglia, K., & Sidisky, J. (March, 2018). A literacy festival and its

impact on Title I school partners. Presented at the National Association for Professional

Development Schools (NAPDS) Conference, Jacksonville, Florida.

Johnston, V., Collum, D. & Blanks, B. (March, 2018). A simulated classroom: Evaluating

simschool on its effectiveness in diversity understanding through a multi-university study.

Presented at American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), Baltimore,MD

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V., & Crayton, L. (Dec, 2017). A university’s literacy festival and its

impact on Title I students and teacher candidates. Presented at the American Reading

Forum (ARF), Sanibel Island, Florida.

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (July, 2017). A literacy festival and its support of disciplinary

literacy. Presented at the International Literacy Association (ILA), Orlando, Florida.

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (Dec., 2016). A literacy festival and its support of disciplinary

literacy. Presented at the American Reading Forum (ARF), Sanibel Island, Florida.


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Stork, M. & Johnston, V. (Sept., 2016). Technology Tools to Cognitively Optimize the Learning

Environment. Presented at The Teaching Professor Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Johnston, V. (July, 2016). Using the Flipped Classroom Model in Teacher Training

Programs. Presented at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Louisville, Kentucky.

Lancellot, M. & Johnston, V. (March, 2016). Analyzing digital literacy to teach Common Core

English/Language Arts. Presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education (SITE), Savannah, Georgia.

Johnston, V. & Leddy, H., McDowell, K. (March, 2016). Using flipped classrooms to facilitate

authentic classroom-based field experiences. Presented at the National Association for

Professional Development Schools Conference (NAPDS), Washington, D.C.

Stork, M., & Johnston V. (Jan., 2016). Technology tools to cognitively optimize online learning.

Poster presented at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL

Johnston, V., Martelli, C.D., & McDowell, K. (March, 2015). Flipped classrooms: Using

technology in teacher education literacy methods classes, Presented at the Society for

Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Las Vegas, Nevada.

Johnston, V. & Lancellot, M. (August, 2014). Best apps for Common Core ELA, Presented at the

Association of Teacher Educators Conference (ATE), Niagara Falls, New York.

Finley, P. & Johnston, V. (April, 2014). Integrative strategies to maximize motivation and achievement

in social studies, Presented at the National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Slick, S., Upham, D., Johnston, V., & Dibella, K. (Oct., 2013). Google Sites, blogs, and Web 2.0

tools with public school teachers. Presented at the National Social Science Association, New

Orleans, Louisiana.

Slick, S., Upham, D., & Johnston, V. (Feb., 2012). Understanding and embracing diverse cultures

using adolescent and children’s literature. Presented at the Association of Teacher Educators

Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

State/Regional:

Wilkerson, J., Martelli, C. D., Johnston, V., Zhang, J., Wang, C., Gilbert, S., Parfitt, C., Kratt, D.,

LaPaglia, K., & Greene, J. (Feb., 2018) Panel Session Title: Faculty, Students, and

Administrators Working Together to Solve the CAEP Psychometric and Evaluation Challenge

through a Novel Rubric Approach. Presented at Eastern Educational Education Association

(EERA), Clearwater, FL

Wilkerson, J., Kratt, D., Parfitt, C., Wang, C., Johnston, V., LaPaglia, K., Zhang, J., Greene, J., Gilbert,

S., & Martelli, C.D. (Feb., 2018) Solving the Rubric Conundrum: High Ratings and Accountability

for Almost All Graduates vs. Actionable Data and Continuous Improvement for CAEP (and

Others). Presented at Eastern Educational Education Association (EERA), Clearwater, FL


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Lang, S.W., Gilbert, S., Wang, C., Kratt,D., Parfitt, C., Wilkerson, J., Martelli, C.D., Zhang, J., Fields,

L., LaPaglia, K., Greene, J., & Johnston, V. (Feb., 2018) Panel Session Title: Measuring Teacher

Dispositions Systematically Using Multiple Measures. Presented at Eastern Educational Education

Association (EERA), Clearwater, FL

Lang, S.W., Fields, L, Kratt, D., Johnston, V., Moore, L., Gilbert, S., LaPaglia, K., Martelli, C.D.,

Zhang, J., Greene, J., Parfitt, C., & Wilkerson, J. (Feb., 2018) Beliefs About Teaching (BATS2) -

Construction and Validation of an Instrument Based on InTASC Critical Disposition. Presented at

Eastern Educational Education Association (EERA), Clearwater, FL

Johnston, V. (October, 2015). Book trailers using IMovie in the middle school classroom.

Presented at The Florida Reading Association (FRA), Orlando, Florida.

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (October, 2015). Project-based learning in the middle school

classroom and unique early childhood literacy activities. Presented at the Florida Reading

Association (FRA), Orlando, Florida.

Johnston, V. & Martelli, C.D. (January, 2015). Florida content area reading strategies in an age

of Common Core, Presented at the Secondary Reading Conference, Jacksonville, Florida.

Johnston, V. (October, 2014). Reading instruction, Apps, and Pinterest, Presented at The Florida

Reading Association (FRA), Orlando, Florida.

Johnston, V. & Mitchell, N. (Jan., 2014). Pinterest, and Google Sites—Creative ways to present content

area reading strategies, Presented at the Secondary Reading Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL

Johnston, V. (2009). Successful reading strategies for students with ADHD. Poster presented at

Research Day at Florida Gulf Coast University, Alico Arena, Fort Myers, FL.

RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING

Outside Funding:

The IBBY-ASAHI Reading Promotion Award—unfunded

Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program, Department of Education,

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 84.423A, 2018.

Florida Gulf Coast University:

➢ Innovative Assignment Design Grant (QEP/ FGCU, 2017) $ 500

➢ Internal Grant—(Literacy Festival)

➢ received multiple years up to $25,000

➢ COE Grant— FGCU (Literacy Festival) up to $10,000

➢ Professional Development Grants

➢ received multiple years up to $ 2,000


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➢ Lucas Center Grants

➢ received multiple years up to $ 500

➢ Whitaker mini-grant

➢ Received for STEM research $ 500

SERVICE:

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (April, 2018). A literacy festival and its support of disciplinary

literacy. Presented at Research Day at Florida Gulf Coast University, Alico Arena, Fort Myers,FL

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (April, 2018). Connecting authors and students from Title I schools.

Presented at Research Day at Florida Gulf Coast University, Alico Arena, Fort Myers, FL.

FGCU Literacy Festival (Feb., 2018). Students from Title I schools in five area counties took part in

the festival which featured author presentations and book signings from eight children’s authors.

Each child has received one of the author’s books for free in anticipation to the festival.

Johnston, V. & Stork, M. (Jan., 2018). Tools in Canvas to Enhance Critical Thinking, Poster

presented at The Lucas Center Symposium, Florida Gulf Coast University.

Martelli, C. D. & Johnston, V. (Jan., 2018). A University’s Literacy Festival and Its Support of

Disciplinary Literacy, Poster presented at The Lucas Center Symposium, FGCU.

Johnston, V. (Fall, 2017). Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More Purposeful,

Effective, and Enjoyable College Teaching by James R. Davis & Bridget D. Arend. Faculty Book

Club (biweekly sessions) facilitated at the Lucas Center to the faculty at FGCU.

Johnston, V. (Oct., 2017). Flipped Learning. Faculty Learning Workshop presented at the Lucas

Center Faculty Learning Community to the faculty at FGCU.

FGCU Literacy Festival (Feb., 2017). Students from Title I schools in five area counties took part in

the festival which featured author presentations and book signings from eight children’s authors.

Each child has received one of the author’s books for free in anticipation to the festival.

http://fgcu360.com/2016/09/college-ed-festival-promotes-literacy/

Community Engagement Day. (April 2016). FGCU Teacher Candidates Presented a Poster on their

lesson at the Literacy Festival at Grace Place, Golden Gate, FL with Grace Place Community

Partners (a center for families and children in the Golden Gate Community).

Johnston, V. & Martelli, C. D. (Sept., 2016). Flipped learning in teacher education, Poster

presented at The Lucas Center Symposium, Florida Gulf Coast University.

Lancellot, M. & Johnston, V. (April, 2016). Analyzing digital literacy in teaching reading.

Presented at Research Day at Florida Gulf Coast University, Alico Arena, Fort Myers, FL.


http://fgcu360.com/2016/09/college-ed-festival-promotes-literacy/

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FGCU’s e-Learning team, Lucas Center: Wahlberg, K, Al-Hakim, M. & Huff, B., Felton, S., Stork,

M., Elek, J. & Dieppa, A., Johnston, V. (Sept-Oct., 2015). Improving student learning online:

Using formative assessment strategies to deepen learning. Presented through a Webinar to the

faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Johnston, V. (Fall, 2015). Flipped Learning. Faculty Learning Community (biweekly sessions)

presented at the Lucas Center Faculty Learning Community to the faculty at FGCU.

Committees:

FGCU Excellence Award—Service 2016—

Faculty Senate Library Committee 2016—

Senate Representative 2014—2016

Senate Alternate 2013—2014

Mentoring and Student Advising:

Promotion Workshop—Mentor—Lucas Center SU 2017 & SU 2018

University Faculty Mentor Program—Lucas Center Fall 2016

Mentoring new faculty member:

Virginia Londahl Ramsey DNAP, CRNA

Faculty Advisor Registered Student Organizations:

—ThriveFGCU Community 2015—

—Signing Eagles (sign language) 2015—2016

FGCU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

EDUCamp Director (June 18-22, 2018), COE residency experience for high school students interested

in education as a career where they receive instruction from education faculty members to

develop learning activities for K- 8 grade students at Grace Place.

Martelli, C.D., Johnston, V., Israel, C. & Sidisky, J. (April, 2018). Connecting authors and

students from Title I schools. Presented at the COE Research Symposium.

Johnston, V., Peteroy, D., & Tavares, A. (April, 2018). A Multi-university study of a simulated

classroom: Use of simSchool to increase teacher candidates’ understanding of the educational

needs of diverse learners. Presented at the COE Research Symposium.

Martelli, C.D. & Johnston, V. (November, 2017). Close Reading: Joyas Voladoras presented to

high school students from Ida Baker and Immokalee College of Education outreach and

recruitment engagements.

COE Open House (October, 2017). College of Education outreach and recruitment engagements.


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Johnston, V. (October, 2017). Scholarship of Teaching. Scholarship Reconsidered Conversations.

Presented to the COE, Florida Gulf Coast University.

FGCU’s COE Technology Committee: Stork, M. & Johnston, V. (Nov., 2016). Technology tools

to cognitively optimize the learning environment. Resources presented to the COE in the

following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p3FrPdfBYw&feature=youtu.be

Johnston, V. (Feb, 2016). Using Plickers technology application for informal assessments.

Workshop presented to the COE, Florida Gulf Coast University.

Johnston, V. (Fall, 2015). Speech and language strategies for today’s learners. Invited talk

presented to Child Growth and Development Class, FGCU, Fort Myers, FL.

Eagle Expo (Fall, 2015). College of Education. Open House

Johnston, V. (Jan, 2015). Current research: Flipped classrooms and literacy applications. COE

Scholarly Forum, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL.

Simpson, M. & Johnston, V. (Oct, 2014). Collaborating in and out of Canvas Using Google Docs

&/or EtherPad. Workshop presented to the COE, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL.

Johnston, V. (2013). Strategies for students with ADHD. Invited talk presented to Diversity Class,

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL.

Committees:

Diversity Committee 2018–

Advisory Board—Program Coordinator C & I M.Ed. Program 2017—

Assessment Committee 2017—

Co-chair CAEP—Standard 1 2016—

COE Literacy Festival Committee 2015—

COE Search Committee—Assessment Coordinator 2015— 2016

Professional Development School Task Force 2015— 2016

Technology COE 2013—

Mentoring and Student Advising:

Dissertation Committees: 2016—

Michael Lancellot, Academic and Recreational Reading Motivation of Pre-service Teachers

(Successful Defense—Summer 2017)

Colleen Fletcher, Teacher Career Stage and Job-Embedded Professional Development—The

missing link: Teacher Career Stage and Job-Embedded Professional Development Delivered by

Reading Coaches


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p3FrPdfBYw&feature=youtu.be

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Holley Holland, A Critical Analysis of the Impact of Multi-component Tier Three Reading

Intervention and Its Correlation to Standardized Test performance of Students in Fourth—Fifth Grade

Jessica Ribas, Extended School Day: School Reform Efforts in the Accountability Era

(Prospectus successfully defended 05/2018–Proposal successfully defended 07/2018)

Mentor: Graduate Research Assistants:

Kyle LaPaglia (doctoral student) 2017—

Research and TA

Jessica Dunda (doctoral student) Fall 2016

Research and Design: Emerging Technology Tools for Online Learning

Michael Lancellot (doctoral student) Fall 2014 / Fall 2015

Research: Lancellot, M. (Spring, 2017). Literacy applications for Common Core English

Language Arts: Teacher perspectives of digital literacy. Aquila – The FGCU

Student Research Journal.

Mentor: Graduate Intern:

Michael Lancellot (doctoral student) Spring 2014

Teaching & Research: Literacy, digital literacies, differentiated instruction

Reader/ Master’s in Reading Capstone Project 2011—2013

Advising

—Graduate Curriculum & Instruction 2016—

—Graduate Special Education 2015—2016

—Graduate Reading Students 2011—2014

Accreditation:

DOE Accreditation Team— Successful reaccreditation 2018

CAEP Accreditation Team—Co-chair: Standard 1—Content and Pedagogical Knowledge

NCATE Accreditation Team—Successful accreditation received in 2012

➢ Reading—

❖ Graduate—FEAPS, Reading Endorsement, K-12 Subject Area, ESOL—Matrices,

Standards, Critical Tasks, and Rubrics updated

❖ Undergraduate—FEAPS, Reading Endorsement, K-12 Subject Area, ESOL—Matrices,

Standards, Critical Tasks, and Rubrics updated

❖ Elementary Education—K-12 Subject Area Matrix updated for literacy

❖ Early Childhood Education— K-12 Subject Area Matrix updated for literacy

❖ Special Education—Matrix updated for literacy—SLO and DOE Reports (Graduate and

Undergraduate)

❖ TIP—Matrices and Critical Tasks updated for literacy


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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE

Committees:

DOE—Program Certification 2009—2011

Reading Matrix

Syllabi—Benchmarks, Standards, Critical Tasks

COMMUNITY SERVICE / SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION

Honors Project—FGCU Honors Candidates. (July, 2018). Grace Place, Golden Gate, FL.

Teacher Candidates in RED 4350 Literacy Content and Processes from Florida Gulf Coast

University delivered lessons at Grace Place for families and children in the Golden Gate

Sanibel Island Writers Conference. (Nov., 2017) Sponsored by FGCU Language & Literature

Department. Conference included workshops in fiction, poetry, songwriting, children’s literature,

etc.; panels, keynote addresses, & concerts. Volunteer—Registration Table

New Teacher Social (Oct. 2017) Lee County School District. Recruitment for COE Graduate Programs.

Honors Project—FGCU Honors Candidates. (July, 2017). Grace Place, Golden Gate, FL.

Teacher Candidates in RED 4350 Literacy Content and Processes from Florida Gulf Coast

University delivered lessons at Grace Place for families and children in the Golden Gate

Community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jep3plCBrac

Lee County Standards for Excellence Committee (April, 2017). Working with The School District of

Lee County and district leaders on the development of ELA Standards for Excellence to help

narrow the focus for teachers and to better prepare their students for College and Career Readiness.

Southwest Florida Reading Festival (March, 2017). An annual reading festival that incites a passion for

reading, brings authors and literary talent to Southwest Florida, and builds a continuing regional

partnership among libraries and the community at large. Volunteer

Sanibel Island Writers Conference. (Nov., 2016). Sponsored by FGCU Language & Literature


journalism, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction; panels on publishing & editing; and readings,

keynote addresses, & concerts. Volunteer—Registration Table

Professional Development and Service Learning for FGCU Teacher Candidates. (Nov., 2015).

Literacy Festival, Grace Place, Golden Gate, FL. Teacher Candidates in EDG 3323 Professional

Teaching Practice and LAE 4416 Children’s Literature from Florida Gulf Coast University ran

the Literacy Festival at Grace Place for families and children in the Golden Gate Community:

http://fgcu360.com/2015/11/aspiring-teachers-share-literacy-message-at-grace-place/

Sanibel Island Writers Conference. (Nov., 2015) Sponsored by FGCU Language & Literature


journalism, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction; panels on publishing & editing; and readings,

keynote addresses, & concerts. Volunteer—Registration Table


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jep3plCBrac

http://fgcu360.com/2015/11/aspiring-teachers-share-literacy-message-at-grace-place/

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The Basics of Literacy and How to Incorporate Technology. (August, 2015). In-service Training for

African Caribbean American Catholic Center (AFCAAM), Fort Myers, FL.

Professional Development School Partnership Presentation with Lee County (Dec. 2014). FGCU

Representative, Pinewoods Elementary, Fort Myers, FL.

Professional Development and Service Learning for FGCU Literacy Students. (March, 2014). Read

Across America & Dr. Seuss Days, Pinewoods, San Carlos Park, Treeline, Sunshine, and

Highlands Elementary, Fort Myers & Immokalee, FL. University Sponsor for Readers (Teacher

Candidates in Literacy Methods classes) from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Professional Development and Service Learning for FGCU Literacy Students. (May, 2013). Secondary

Reading Council Conference, Sanibel, FL. University Sponsor & Representative for Teacher

Candidates from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Professional Development and Service Learning for FGCU Literacy Students. (March, 2013). Read

Across America, Pinewoods Elementary, Fort Myers, FL. University Sponsor for Readers

(Teacher Candidates in Literacy Methods classes) from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Book Buddies for FGCU Literacy Students and the Community. (2012), Early Learning Coalition, Fort

Myers, FL. Teacher Candidates in Professional Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University

partnered with at risk emergent readers to write them letters and provide them with books.

Electronic Capstone / Portfolio. (2009). Invited talk presented to Literacy Groups, Florida Gulf Coast

University, Fort Myers, FL.

Research-based reading strategies for struggling readers. (August, 2008). Presented at an in-service

for teachers at Journeys Academy, Naples, FL.

Shurley English (2005). Invited talk presented to the Parent Teacher Organization, Vineyards

Elementary School, Naples, FL.

Committees:

o Lee County School District/University Collaboration & Student Success 2016—

o Professional Development School Task Force 2015—

o Manuscript Reviewer --Open Communication Journal 2014—2016

o Textbook Reviewer --Meidle, T. Service learning initiatives in teacher

education programs. Hershey. PA: IGI Global 2017

Professional Certifications and Endorsements:

Florida—K-6 Michigan K-6

Florida Reading Certification K-12 Arkansas K-5


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Special Recognition:

Dean’s Excellence Award (April, 2018)

Nominated for the Junior Scholarship Faculty Excellence Award (April, 2017)

Martelli, C., Johnston, V., Collier/Lee/Glades/Hendry/Charlotte School Districts (2016). Community

Engaged Scholar Award

Certificate of Appreciation (October, 2013). Eagles Educate/Association for Childhood Education

International.

Finer Woman Award (March, 2013). Gamma Tau/Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Kappa Delta Pi (2012—2013). International Honor Society, Liberty University.

Affiliations & Memberships:

Current: Former:

ILA – International Literacy Association ASCD—Association for Supervision of

(Formerly IRA) Curriculum and Development

TECSCU-- The Teacher Education Council of ATE— Association of Teacher Educators

State Colleges and Universities FEA— Florida Educational Association

NAPDS—National Association for Professional ITHI – Illinois teachers of the Hearing

Development Schools Impaired

ARF—American Reading Forum CCEA—Collier County Education Assoc.

AACTE—American Association of Colleges KDP—Kappa Delta Pi

for Teacher Educators SCBWI— Society of Children’s Book Writers

TAA—Text and Academic Author Association and Illustrators

SITE—Society for Information Technology NAEYC—National Assoc. for the Education

And Teacher Education of Young Children

IDA—International Dyslexia Association

Special Skills:

• Fluent in sign language

• Technology leadership and integration


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