Bobby J. Jeanpierre, Associate Professor - UCF College of

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Bobby J. Jeanpierre, Associate Professor

School of Teaching, Learning and Leadership & Department of Educational

Human Sciences

College of Education,

University of Central Florida, PO Box 161250

Orlando, FL 32816

(407) 823-4930

Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy- University of

Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Specialty Program: Curriculum and Instruction in

Science Education

Specialty Program: Program Evaluation-

2000

Master of Arts in Education, Hamline

University

St. Paul, Minnesota

Specialty Program: Gifted Education

Bachelor of Science, Southern University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Major: Secondary Science Education,

Biology

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2007-present- promoted with tenure to Associate Professor of Science Education, University

of Central Florida Associate professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Leadership.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students,

supervising interns, research, and community involvement.

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Additional appointments: 2015- Adjunct Associate Professor with preferential status.

Department of Educational and Human Sciences- appointed adjunct status with preferential

status in the area of Program Evaluation and research.

2001 to 2007 - Assistant Professor of Science Education and Evaluation, University of

Central Florida- Assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning Principles.

Responsibilities include teaching elementary science methods courses, graduate courses, advising

students, supervising interns, research, and community involvement.

1998 Adjunct Instructor, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) - taught middle school

science methods course to a group of 32 student interns. Also supervised a group of 12 student

interns who taught in the public school settings and provided end of term evaluations.

1997- 2000 Adjunct Instructor, Hamline University (St. Paul, MN) - served as a facilitator in a

K-12 Master’s degree program. Responsibilities included teaching 32, K-12 teachers, advising 15

students’ theses and developing course curriculum.

1989-1999 Middle/high school mathematics and science and Gifted Educational

Specialist/Teacher- Robbinsdale Public Schools - (St. Paul, MN) - Taught students in grades 6-

12 mathematics and science and also taught students in grades two through five (gifted program)

and provided services to teachers, parents and other district staff on issues concerning the

education of gifted students.

1996-1997 Curriculum Assistant -served as an administrative assistant to the principal.

Responsibilities included student discipline, class scheduling, student council, bus patrol, fund

raising, instruction of accelerated fifth graders, professional development in gifted and

multicultural education.

1975-1988 Mathematics and Science Teacher- Taught grades 6-12 for school districts in

Houston, Fort Worth, and Longview, Texas as well as Harvey, Louisiana.

GRANTS AND FUNDED RESEARCH (PI/CO-PI research member)

(TOTAL $ $3,128,391)

Birimiah, K. PI; Jeanpiere, B. ( one of several PIs 2013). Teaching Excellence and

Achievement Program (TEA). ($195,800). IREX (U.S. Department of State). Fall 2013. Co-

Principal Investigator and Specialist in Science Education.

Barkley, L., Jeanpierre, B., Hopp, C., Metcalf, D., & Petrosyan, Re. (2013-2014) Programming

and Mentoring That Support Diversity and Sustainability in STEM Expansion of the “My Sports

Pulse” Educational Game to Enhance Middle School Minority Student STEM Knowledge,

Wellness and Health Career Interest UCF Internal Research. I am a Co-PI on this ($25,000)

funded grant.

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Co –PI 2009-2011 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Exploration

Team, Educator Resource Center, and Exploration Station of John F. Kennedy Space

Center - I co-wrote this proposal (2006) to support science educators (Monetary$ 435,966 for

two years).

Co-PI 2008-2009 Marion County Project and a member of science writing team of curriculum

modules to support teachers’ professional development ($ 120,000).

PI 2007-2008 National Science Foundation Career Award Supplement- a proposal to extend

Career Award research to include inquiry mathematics teaching and learning in the middle

grades ($20,000).

PI 2005 -2010 National Science Foundation Career Award - This prestigious award is given

to assistant professors in recognition of their potential to significantly contribute to their field.

(Five-year monetary award totaling. ($691,855).

PI 2004 University of Central Florida Grant for Undergraduate Teaching – Purchased

science equipment for curriculum and instruction. (Monetary award: $5,735.74)

PARTICIPANT ON FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

2008-2009 Teaching and Research Clinic. Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute,

University of Central Florida ($10,000).



Co –wrote proposal for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Exploration

Team, Educator Resource Center, and Exploration Station of John F. Kennedy Space Center - I

co-wrote this proposal (2006) to support science educators (Total $1.66 million over three years).



2003-2004 National Science Foundation Learning Centers Grant - Member of the leadership

team (along with Dr. Janis Cannon-bowers and Dr. Stephen M. Fiore of the Institute of Simulation

and Training) to merge entertainment and simulation with science learning. (Monetary award:

$170,000.00).

2003 Lockheed Martin Academy and Toyota Foundation Grant: Member of grant writing

team and instructor regarding transition to mathematics and science teaching. (Monetary award:

$270, 000.00)

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HONORS and RECOGNITION at NATIONAL LEVEL

“White House Champion of Change (2011). Invited as a champion of change as part of White

House -President Obama’s initiative, “Winning the Future.”

2010 Invited Presenter US-Sino Conference on Pre-service Science Teaching-a collaborative

sharing session on pre-service science teaching in China co-sponsored by NSTA, Shanghai, China

November 15-21, 2010.

2007 National Congress on Science Education Invited Policy Discussant - regarding Cultural

Diversity in Science Teaching” to discuss protocols for science education. San Antonio, Texas

2007.

2005 National Science Foundation Career Award - This prestigious award is given to assistant

professors in recognition of their potential to significantly contribute to their field. (Five-year

monetary award totaling: $689,855.00).

2005 National Congress on Science Education Invited Policy Discussant - regarding “The

Challenge of Bridging the Achievement Gap” to establish protocol for science education.

(Minneapolis, MN, August, 2005).

2004 National Science Teachers Association – elected National Director of Multicultural/Equity

in Science Education Committee. (Membership: over 55,000 scholars, researchers, and educators

(years of service-2005-2008)

2004 Christa McAuliffe Teaching Award- Lockheed Martin/UCF K-8 Program 2004- an

associate professor in LMA Program which received this prestigious award for educational

programs that demonstrate outstanding teacher education that support students’ learning.

2000-2001 Post-doctoral Research Fellow - International Exemplary Technology Case Studies

Project involving twelve school sites (K-12) across the United States for the United States

Department of Education (in addition to 30 countries) for innovative/exemplary use of

technology. (Monetary award: $45,000)

1997-2000 American Educational Research Association Evaluation Fellow - The association

selected the top six universities in United States to participate in program evaluation training in

mathematics, science and technology. I was selected as one of six participants at University of

Minnesota awarded this honor.

HONORS and RECOGNITION at UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE LEVEL

College of Education Sabbatical Award -granted one-year sabbatical for 2011-2012 academic

year; postponed until 2012-2013.

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2010-2011 College of Education Teaching Academy Fellow- selected as Teaching Academy

Fellow to work with three other professors from Colleges across discipline on research interests

spring 2011.

2009 College of Education Professional Service Award one of two faculty persons selected to

receive the College of Education Professional Service Award.

2008 University of Central Florida Women’s Research Center- one of twenty university

women selected to be recognized for significant contributions made at the national or international

levels.

2008 University of Central Florida- College of Education Excellence in Graduate Teaching

Award

2006 University of Central Florida - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Incentive

Award

2006 University of Central Florida - College of Education Distinguished Researcher Award

2005 University of Central Florida - Research Award – Office of Research recognition for

stellar career in science education research.

2005 University of Central Florida IMPACT Recognition- Recognition of career and research

activities

PUBLICATIONS

REFERRED ARTICLES

Jeanpierre, B., Hahs-Vaugh, D. (in press) Design and validation of a science

inquiry teacher selection instrument. Journal of Education & Social Policy, 2(3).

Jeanpierre, B. & Hallett, R. (2014). Exploring urban diverse gifted students’ perceptions of

science. CREATE 5, 1492-1496; Published online September 2014 in Scientific Research

http://www.scirp.org/journal/ce

Jeanpierre, B. (2014) Preparing elementary teachers for engineering design: Teachers’

perceptions of their experiences. Florida Association of Teacher Educators Journal, 1(14), 1-14.

http://www.fate1.org/journal/2014

Jeanpierre, B. (2012). Promoting STEM Education and Embracing Creativity. The Florida

Science Teacher.

Grady, K., Jeanpierre, B. (2011). Population 75 trillion: Understanding cellular processes.

Science Scope, 34(5), 64-69.

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Jeanpierre, B. (2010). No to language of poverty curriculum and yes to what. Florida

Educational Leadership Journal, 11(1), 3-6.

Bisogno, J., & Jeanpierre, B. (2008). Virtual bridge design. Science Scope, 22(1), 26-33.

Jeanpierre, B. (2007). Becoming an urban middle school science teacher. The Journal of

Elementary Science Education, 19(1).

Jeanpierre, B., & Lewis, N. (2007). The story of one inductee: Becoming a teacher. The Middle

School Journal, 38(3), 19-24.

Lewis, N., & Jeanpierre, B. (2006). Evaluating teachers’ practices in a K-8 science and

mathematics program. School Science and Mathematics, 106(6), 231-240.

Jeanpierre, B. (2006.) What teachers report about their inquiry practices? The Journal of

Elementary Science Education, 18(1), 57-68.

Jeanpierre, B. & Babyak, J. (2006). Inquiry with earthworms. Science Scope, 29(5), 36-37.

Jeanpierre, B., Oberhauser, K., Freeman, C. (2005). Characteristics of professional

development that effect change in secondary science teachers’ classroom practices.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 42(6), 668-690.

Quinones, C. & Jeanpierre, B. (2005). Planting the spirit of inquiry. Science and Children,

42(7), 32-35.

Fuller, D., & Jeanpierre, B. (2005). Strategies which support inclusive science classrooms. The

Florida Science Teacher, 17(3), 15-17.

Jeanpierre, B. (2004). Using environmental education to help educators think holistically about

science teaching. The Florida Science Teacher, 16 (3), 16-18 &23.

Jeanpierre, B. (2003). Assisting pre-service teachers in creating inclusive mathematics

classrooms through questioning. Florida Educational Leadership Journal, 4(1), 56-58.

Jeanpierre, B. (2003). Inquiry Teaching: Where to begin. The Florida Science Teacher, 15(2), 7-

10 &31.

Editorial Review

Jeanpierre, B. (2014). Invited Editorial Commentary NSTA Reports “Inquiry in the Urban

Science Classroom: Connecting Curiosity and Creativity.” V01.25 N0, 5 p.3

Jeanpierre, B. (2008). Taking the Preparation of 21ST Century Science Education Doctoral

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Students Seriously. University of Central Florida Faculty Center for Teaching and

Learning October, 2008 Vol. 7 p. 3-4. (Invited article University of Central Florida

Teaching Development Center).

Jeanpierre, B. (Spring/Summer 2005). Message to Association for Multicultural/Equity Science

Education. National Science Teachers Association.

Jeanpierre, B. (2004). Two urban elementary science classrooms: The interplay between student

interactions and classroom management practices. Education, 124(4), 664-675.

Jeanpierre, B. & Marzullo, K. (2004). Inquiry: One teacher’s experience including all students.

Spectra Science Teachers Journal, 30(1), 24-30.

TECHNICAL -EVALUATION REPORTS

Pruett, E. & Jeanpierre, B. (2005). National Science Teachers Association Science Program

Improvement Review East Carter High School, Grayson, Kentucky, March 17, 2005.

Available through the Appalachian Systemic Change Initiative.

Freeman, C. & Jeanpierre, B. (2001). Monarch monitoring: A teacher-student-scientist research

project. Available through National Science Foundation.

Anderson, R., Dexter, S., Jeanpierre, B., Seashore, K., Espinoza, C., Kozma, R., Korback, C.,

& McGhee, R. (2001). OECD/CERI programme on ICT and the quality of learning case

studies of organizational change. Funded by the US Department of Education, Office of

Educational Research and Improvement.

Jeanpierre, B. Mayer, A. (1999) Language of poverty staff development. Minneapolis Public

Schools. Available through Minneapolis Public Schools Science Programs.

Lawrenz, F. & Jeanpierre, B. (1999) NSF 198-1999 Core evaluation Minneapolis Public Schools

local systemic change initiative. Available through the National Science Foundation.

Freeman, C. & Jeanpierre, B. (1999). Monarch monitoring: A teacher-student-scientist

research project. Available through National Science Foundation.

PROCEEDINGS

Jeanpierre, B. (2006). What Does It Take To Become A Successful Urban Middle-Level Science

Teacher/ National Science Foundation STEM-ACT Conference. Washington, DC May5-

7, 2006. (National published proceeding).

Lewis, N., & Jeanpierre, B. (2004). Alternative route: The journey of a teacher inductee and a

program. Paper presentation Fifth S-STEP International Self-Study Conference-

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Proceedings June 30, 2004, Herstomoncieux East Sussex, England. (International peer-

reviewed published proceeding).

Research-based Book

Jeanpierre, B. (2009). Language of Poverty Strategies Implemented in the Urban Elementary

Science Classroom. VDM Verlage Publishers: Saarbruecken, Germany.

Book Chapter

Dieker, L., Berg, C., & Jeanpierre, B. (2008). Directions for change: Blending science

instruction and special education. In T.E. Scruggs & M.A. Mastropieri (Eds.), Advances in

learning and behavioral disabilities: Vol. 21. Personnel preparation. /Oxford, UK: Elsevier.

PROGRAM AUTHOR K-6 TEXTBOOK SERIES:

Badders, W., Carnine, D., Feliciani, J., Jeanpierre, B., Summers, C., & Valentino, C. (2007).

Science- Grade1. Houghton Mifflin: Boston, MA). Science- Grade 1. Houghton Mifflin:

Boston, MA.


Science- Grade 2. Houghton Mifflin: Boston, MA.









GRADES K-6 ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHER’S EDITIONS:


Science- Grade 1 Teacher’s Edition. Houghton Mifflin: Boston, MA.



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Badders, W., Carnine, D., Feliciani, J., Jeanpierre, B., Summers, C., & Valentino, C. ((2007).


Badders, W., Carnine, D., Feliciani, J., Jeanpierre, B., Summers, C., & Valentino, C. ((2007).


BOOKS AND JOURNALS REVIEWED FOR PUBLISHERS

BOOKS

Houghton Mifflin K-6 Science Series (2009) Reviewer of science content chapters for newly

published elementary science series.

Martin, D. J. (2004). Elementary science methods: A constructivist approach. Wadsworth

Publishing. Reviewed December 21, 2004.

Berman, K., Kersaint, G., Boydston, T., Lee, R., Cotner, b., Kromrey, J., Uekawa, K.,

Katzenmeyer, W., Baber, M.Y., and Barber, J. (2003). Reform in mathematics and

science: A study of four urban school systems. Sate University of New York Press: New

York. Reviewed March 31, 2003.

REVIEWER FOR JOURNALS

Jeanpierre, B. (9/15) Florida Association of Teacher Educators Journal-invited to review an

article.

Jeanpierre, B. (4/30/15) British Journal of Education Society & Behavioral Science.

Jeanpierre, B. (08/25/14-08/25/17). Universal Journal of Educational Research appointed to

the review board.

Invited Reviewer November 2014 British Journal of Education Society & Behavioral

Science.

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Invited Reviewer Journal of Childhood Education 2013 invited to review an article March

2014.

Invited Reviewer Journal of Childhood Education 2013 invited to review an article July 2013.

Invited Reviewer Teachers College Record Press 2013- invited to review an article for Teachers

College Press May 2013.


College Press February 2012.


College Press June 2010.

Member of Editorial Review Board Journal of Science Teacher Education March, 2007-

2011 -selected to be a member of this international science teacher educator journal’ review

board.

Member of National Science Teachers Association Exemplary Science Program Reviewers

2005-Present-review articles and monographs for NSTA.

Invited Reviewer Contemporary Educational Psychology October 2009 invited to review an

article for this national psychology journal.

Invited Reviewer Campbell Collaboration August 2009 invited to review an article for this

international journal. The Education Coordinating Group focuses on systematic reviews of

interventions that impact educational practice and policy.

Invited Reviewer Contemporary Educational Psychology June 2009 invited to review an

article for this national psychology journal.

Invited Reviewer School Science and Mathematics 2008-—this is an international mathematics

and science teacher education journal review board.

Invited Reviewer Pegagogies November 2008-invited to review an article for this international

journal.

Invited Reviewer Evaluation and Program Planning Journal September 2007-invited to

review an article for this national evaluation journal.

Invited Reviewer Journal of Science Teacher Education March 2007-invited to review an

article for this international science teacher educator journal.

Invited Reviewer Journal of Science Teacher Education January 2006-invited to review an


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Invited Reviewer Journal of Science Teacher Education November 2006-invited to review an


Invited Reviewer Journal of Science Teacher Education October 2006-invited to review an


Invited Reviewer Journal of Science Teacher Education August 2006-invited to review an


Invited Reviewer Journal of Science Teacher Education July, 2006-invited to review an article

for this international science teacher educator journal.

Invited Reviewer Journal of Science Teacher Education May, 2006-invited to review an article

for this international science teacher educator journal.

Journal of Authentic Learning 2004-2006 member of the review board for this peer-reviewed

online-journal, which provides a forum for dissemination of original ideas in research,

practice or theory of authentic learning and teaching.

PRESENTATIONS (74 TOTAL)

INTERNATIONAL INVITED PRACTICE/RESEARCH PRESENTATION

National Science Teachers-Sino Conference (2010). Invited along with several other national

science leaders to present at the international conference on Inservice science education teacher

professional development. Shanghi, China.

NATIONAL -INVITED PRESENTATIONS

National Science Teachers Association 2013 – SHELL session invited speaker, San Antonio,

Texas, research forum, April 13, 2013.

National Science Teachers Association 2011 – conference session introduced session and

served as presider: Post-Katrina Science Education, New Orleans Louisiana November 12,

2011

NSTA Urban Science Education Leaders (2010). Invited key note USEL Academy August 2,

2010, New Orleans, Louisiana.

NSTA MID-WEST REGIONAL 2009- Urban Science Leaders Conference invited key note

speaker October 28, 2009, Minneapolis, MN.

Dana Center for Mathematics and Science 2009 – HBCU -Mathematics and Science Higher

Education faculty Austin, invited key note speaker October 8-10, 2009 Austin, Texas.

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SCME NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2009-invited participants in the conference conducted a

science inquiry workshop and presentation on mathematics and science teacher leaders research.

Daytona, Florida June 23 & 25, 2009.

STATE-INVITED RESEARCH PRESENTATION

2nd Annual Nano Science Technology Symposium-invited key note speaker for Nano

Education session September 26, 2009 University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida.

INTERNATIONAL and NATIONAL RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS (41 TOTAL)

Association of Science Teacher Educators (2013). Integrating engineering into an existing

space science course. January 2013. Charleston, South Carolina,

National Association for Research in Science Teaching 2006 – international conference of

science education researchers. Poster presentation in San Francisco, California April 3-6,

2006.

The Fifth International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices 2004- presented a paper, “Alternative Route: The Journey of a Teacher Inductee and a Program” by

Nancy Lewis and Bobby Jeanpierre. Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England. (June 2004).

RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATIONS

NATIONAL

National Science Teachers Association- Shell Research presenter. Invited presenter-

Connecting Inquiry Teaching and Creativity. San Antonio, TX April 13, 2013.

NSF REESE PI Meeting Career Award Research 2011-invited to present on panel, “From

Science Inquiry to Science Practices research related to my Career Award research October 20,

2011 Washington, DC.

National Science Teachers Association 2011 – conference presentation STEM, San Francisco,

CA, March 10-13,2011. I facilitated the question and answer session.

MIT SCRATCH Conference 2010- presented with Ms. Leslie Daniels at the SCRATCH

technology conference August 12-14, 2010.

NSF REESE PI Meeting Career Award Research 2010 doctoral student Frank McDonald

presented a poster presentation on my Career Award research March 11, 2010 Washington, DC.

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National Science Teachers Association 2009- presented a research poster at the Multicultural

Share-a-thon at the National Science Teachers Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana March 19-

28, 2009.

American Association of College Teacher Education 2009-research presentation at the annual

meeting in Chicago, IL February 8, 2009.

National Science Teachers Association 2008- presented at the National Science Teachers

Conference, Boston, MA March 27, 2008.

American Association of College Teacher Education 2008-research presentation at the annual

meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana February 7-10,2008.

Association for Science Teacher Education 2008-presented a poster session at the national

conference St. Louis, Missouri, January 9-12, 2008.


Conference, Birmingham, Alabama Eastern Regional December 6-8, 2007).


Conference, Denver, Colorado Western Regional November 7-10, 2007).


Conference, Detroit Michigan October 19, 2007).


Conference, St. Louis, MO, (March 30, 2007).

National Research Symposium in Reading, Mathematics and Science 2007-invited presenter

at the Houghton Mifflin sponsored research in mathematics, science and reading conference,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 8-10, 2007.

Association for Science Teacher Education 2007-presented two papers at the national

conference Clearwater, Florida, January 4-7, 2007.


Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah (December 8, 2006).


Conference Baltimore, Maryland (November1-3, 2006).


Eastern Regional Conference Omaha (October, 2006).

The Renaissance Group STEM Conference 2006- presented a paper, “Becoming Middle

School Mathematics and Science Teachers in Urban Low SES Schools-Washington, DC

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(October, 2006).

National Science Foundation STEM-ACT 2006- invited respondent on Alternative

Certification Practice Strand – Washington, DC (May 2006.)

National Science Foundation STEM-ACT 2006- poster presentation on the “Transition to

Mathematics and Science Teaching (T-MAST) at this NSF supported conference on

alternative certified mathematics and science teachers- Washington, DC, (May 2006.)

National Science Teachers Association 2006- - presented at the National Science Teachers

Conference, Multicultural Share-A-Thon, Anaheim California (April 2006).

National Science Teachers Association 2006—facilitated the Safe Environment Focus Group

session at the National Science Teachers Conference, April 5-9, 2006.

National Science Foundation 2005- poster presentation on the progress of CAREER AWARD,

Arlington, Virginia, December 8, 2005.

National Science Teachers Association 2005- presented at the Southern Regional meeting in

Nashville TN, Virginia, December 1 2005.

National Science Teachers Association 2005- - presented at the Western Regional meeting in

Chicago, IL November 11, 2005.

National Science Teachers Association 2005- presented at the Eastern Regional meeting in

Hartford, CT October 21, 2005.

National Congress on Science Education (NCSE) 2005 - co-facilitator of “The Challenge of

Bridging the Achievement Gap focus group sessions Minneapolis, MN. August 3-7, 2005.

National Science Teachers Association 2005- presented a paper as part of the

Multicultural/Equity Science education share-a-thon. Dallas, Texas, March31-April 2,

2005.

National Science Teachers Association Conference - George Washington Carver Breakfast. Invited to speak to the membership attending breakfast on the vision of

Multicultural/Equity Science Education in NSTA (2005).

Houghton Mifflin Publisher’s Sales Convention - Invited to speak to audience in attendance

along with the other authors of the K-6 Elementary Science textbook series. West Palm

Beach, (July 2005).

National Science Teachers Association 2004- presented a paper in a town meeting discussion at

the East Regional meeting in Richmond, Virginia, (December 2004).

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American Evaluation Association 2004- paper presentation accepted for National Conference

November 2004. Atlanta, Georgia- Bobby Jeanpierre and Nancy Lewis.

American Psychological Association Symposium Promoting Education within Synthetic

Learning Environments- National paper accepted for presentation in Honolulu Hawaii

July 2004

National Association of Research in Science Teaching International Conference (March,

2003.) Philadelphia, PA. Paper presentation: Secondary Science Teachers Professional

Development.

American Educational Research Association April 2002- presented a paper, “Change in

Secondary Teachers’ Classroom Practices: A Staff Development Model That Works” New

Orleans, Louisiana.

American Educational Research Association April 2001- presented two papers, “Language of

Poverty Strategies Implemented in the Urban Elementary Science Classroom” and Pushing

the Boundaries of Technology in American Classrooms” Seattle, Washington.

RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATIONS (CONT.)

STATE

Florida Evaluation and Research Association (2014). Research paper presentation November

19-222,2014. Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Southern University invited speaker Career Award Research March 6, 2007 Baton Rouge,

Louisiana.

Southern University invited speaker Career Award Research March 8, 2006 Baton Rouge,

Louisiana.

Houghton Mifflin Publishers Orange County Teachers’ Presentation 2005-presented

information on inquiry teaching and learning September 29, 2005.

Houghton Mifflin Publishers Miami-Dade Teachers’ Presentation 2005-presented information

on inquiry teaching and learning July 28, 2005.

Florida Association of Science Teachers 2004-paper presentation “History of Science and

Eugenics”. Orlando, Florida, Friday, October 15, 2004.

Florida Association of Science Teachers Conference October 2002-presented a paper “What Is

Inquiry?” Sarasota, Florida.

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UNIVERSITY

Invited Presenter “Career Award Panel at the University of Central Florida” February

18, 2015 -this forum was hosted by the University Research office for all interested faculty.

Invited Presenter “STEM Conference at the University of Central Florida” March, 2013 -

this forum was hosted by the NSF and University Research office for all interested faculty.

Invited Presenter “STEM Conference at the University of Central Florida” April 26, 2012 -

this forum was hosted by the NSF and University Research office for all interested faculty.

Invited Presenter “Career Award Panel at the University of Central Florida” January25,

2012 -this forum was hosted by the University Research office for all interested faculty.

Invited Presenter “Career Award Panel at the University of Central Florida” June 10,

2011 -this forum was hosted by the College of Sciences for all interested faculty.

Invited Presenter “Career Award Panel at the University of Central Florida” February 22,

2011 one of five faculty members invited to share perspective on obtaining Career Award.

Invited Presenter “A Forum on Achieving Faculty Diversity at the University of Central

Florida” November 8, 2010 one of three faculty members invited to share perspective on

recruitment, retention and promotion of diverse faculty during UCF Diversity Week.

Invited Presenter Undergraduate Research Association April 1, 2009 One of three faculty

members invited to share research journey with graduate students during university research

week.

Invited Presenter Graduate Research Association April 3, 2008. One of three faculty

members invited to share research journey with graduate students during university graduate

research week.

Invited Faculty Research Luncheon Presenter August 2006- invited to participate as a

presenter during the Office of Research monthly research luncheon.

University of Central Florida Summer Faculty Development Institute 2006- poster

presentation on Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Science Education Track proposal May 4, 2006.

University of Central Florida Graduate Studies Seminar 2005- facilitated a seminar on

“Qualitative Methods” for University of Central Florida graduate students. January 31,

2005.

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COLLEGE

BFSA Scholars Research Presentation. (2012). Presented on Career Award Research February

24, 2012. University of Central Florida

College Literacy Symposium (2010). Presented on Interactive Science Notebooks with graduate

student Eva Braxton. April 2, 2010.

Invited Speaker Holmes Scholar (2010). Presented on the Professorate- Pursuing a Place in

Higher Education Community Pitfalls to Avoid. University of Central Florida.

College of Education January Faculty Meeting Presentation 2008- presented on year-long

professional learning community on inquiry mathematics and science.

College of Education Teaching, Learning and Leadership Academy Science Professional

Development Day Inquiry a National and State Perspective October 10, 2007. I presented with

Dr. Gerry Wheeler, NSTA Executive Director to a group of administrators and education on

inquiry in science education.

Colloquium College of Education- UCF 2003- participated in a colloquium on the Transition to

Mathematics and Science Teaching Program. September 15, 2003.

PARTICIPANT Symposiums/Seminars/ Workshops

College PS Consortium (2014). Jeanpierre, B. Invited presenter a pd on Rigor in Science

Education Standards December 10 214 University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida Graduate Fair (2014). Participated in recruitment efforts of

Ph.D Science Education doctoral program and master programs (Sept. 10.2014)

University: Career Award Workshop May, 2014). University of Central Florida Invited

presenter-conducted a two-day workshop for colleagues interested in pursuing a Career Award.

National: Engineering: How Do you Begin. (2013). SCEME presentation. Emory Riddle

Aeronautical University. June 19, 2013, Daytona Florida.

“White House Champion of Change (2011). Selected to participate in STEM roundtable with

White House staff on President Obama’s initiative, “Winning the Future” April 28,2011

Kennedy Space Center.

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National Science Teachers Association 2010- Mr. Frank McDonald and Gwendolyn Crittenden

facilitated our workshop presentation at the National Science Teachers Conference in

Philadelphia, PA March 17-20, 2010

Invited to participate The African Diaspora: Developing Black Scholars in Science

Education for the 21st Century Hilton Atlanta Airport June 4-5, 2009.

Invited to participate National Science Foundation and Google Computing Symposium

(2009) National Science Foundation has partnered with Google, the College Board, and the

Computer Science Teachers Association to develop and implement a computing curriculum in

urban schools. I was one of the invited members of the “think group” to give insights and

guidance on implementation October 20-21, 2009.

National Science Teachers Association 2009- workshop presenter along with Mr. Frank

McDonald at the National Science Teachers Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana March 19-

28, 2009.

National Conference Professional Development Presentation

National Science Teachers Association Conference- (November, 4, 2014) Climate Change Is

Elementary.

Professional Development Presenter

University of Central Florida Standards Professional Devlopment ( December,2014). Invited

presenter at professional development workshop on National and State Science Standards.

ATTENDEE ONLY AT CONFERENCE-PROFFESSION DEVELOPMENT

UCF State of STEM Education Conference (8/25/14) attended conference along with doctoral

students.

TeachLive Conference (2014). University of Central Florida. May 21-23, 2014-attended

conference.

COMMITTEES/ SERVICE

NATIONAL

NSF Reviewer (2015) invited to review National Science Foundation- ad hoc review; September

28, 2015.

NSF Reviewer (2014) invited to review National Science Foundation; September, 2014.

NSTA-AMSE (2014-2017) elected board member to National Science Teachers Association

affiliate Association Multicultural Science Education.

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NSF Reviewer (2013) invited to review National Science Foundation, DRK-12 February, 2014.

NSF Reviewer (2013) invited to review National Science Foundation, STEM, February, 2013.

NSF Reviewer (2012) invited to review National Science Foundation, REESE, October, 2012.

NSF Reviewer (2012) invited to review National Science Foundation, Women in STEM grants

April 2012.

2012 Invited Chair of a Panel for National Presidential Awards for Excellence in

Mathematics and Science Teaching National Selection Committee- invited panelist to serve on

this prestigious committee to select outstanding teachers of mathematics and science. Washington,

DC, July 19-20, 2012.




DC, July 18-20, 2011.

NSF Reviewer DRK-12 proposals (2011) selected to review panel to review proposals for

National Science Foundation, February 28-March 1,2011.

National Science Teachers Association ( 2008-Present). Member of National Advisory Board

for Exemplary Science Series.

Disney Challenge Judge 2011- participated in judging middle school students’ green projects

for Disney Corporation in partnership with NSTA, San Francisco, CA.

National Science Teachers Association USEL(2010) –facilitator of USEL retreat to re-visit

committee’s goals and activities. Baltimore, Maryland.

National Science Teachers Association 2010-11- invited member of John Glen Science Center

task force.




DC, July 28-30, 2010

2010 Invited Panelist member National Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics

and Science Teaching National Selection Committee- invited panelist to serve on this

prestigious committee to select outstanding teachers of mathematics and science. Washington, DC,

July 28-30, 2010

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2009 Invited Panelist National Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and

Science Teaching National Selection Committee- invited panelist to serve on this prestigious

committee to select outstanding teachers of mathematics and science. Washington, DC, August 8-

10, 2009.

National Science Teachers Association 2009-2011- selected Chair of Urban Science Education

Leaders Advisory Board.

National Association for Research in ScienceTeaching 2009-reviewer for sociocultural strand

for the national conference- September 2009.

National Science Teachers Association –NCATE Task Force 2009- invited member to

participant on this task to decide the future direction for NSTA as it relates to continued

collaboration and association with this accreditation group.

Association for Science Teacher Education 2008-2011 appointed to the Awards Equity

Committee for the association.

School Science and Mathematics Association 2007-2010-selected to serve on the policy

committee for this national mathematics and science organization.

National Science Teachers Association 2007- 2009- selected to serve on the Urban Science

Education Task Force October 2007.

National Science Teachers Association Executive Director’s Search Committee 2007-2008-

selected to the national search committee for the next executive director of NSTA.

National Science Teachers Association 2007- facilitator for Urban Science Education Leaders

retreat, St. Louis September 16-18,2007.

National Congress on Science Education (NCSE) July 18-23, 2007 serve on the NSTA Board

of Directors at the National Congress on Science Education which met in San Antonio, Texas.

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards National Judging Panel 2007- a national judge for the

NSTA/Toshiba /ExploraVision competition. Arlington, VA. April 27-28,2007..

National Science Teachers Association Winter Board Meeting (2007) - attended 2006 NSTA

Winter Board meeting Arlington, Virginia February 21-23,2007.

NASA Partnership Meeting (2007)- invited to the NASA Partnership Meeting, Baltimore,

Maryland, January 17,2007. By invitation only meeting.

National Association of Research in Science Teaching 2007- reviewed proposals for national

meeting.

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National Science Teachers Association 2006-2007 Endorsement Task Force Committee-

invited to serve on this important committee to examine NSTA endorsement policy and

practices.

Proposal Reviewer National Science Foundation 2006- invited reader CAREER AWARDS

(October, 2006).

National Science Teachers Association 2006- an invited facilitator for Urban Science Education

Leaders Initiative, Eastern Regional Conference Baltimore, October, 2006.

National Science Teachers Association 2006 Affiliates Task Force Committee-appointed to

serve on this important committee which developed the bylaws and guidelines affiliates

participation with NSTA.

National Science Teachers Association 2006 National Conference Multicultural Equity in

Science Education Board Meeting-meeting of the Board Director and members April 6, 2006.

National Science Teachers Association Winter Board Meeting (2006) - attended 2006 NSTA

Winter Board meeting Arlington, Virginia February 23-26, 2006.

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards National Judging Panel 2006- a national judge for the

NSTA/Toshiba /ExploraVision competition. Arlington, VA. April 28-30.

National Science Teachers Association 2005- an invited facilitator for Urban Science Education

Leaders Initiative, Mid-West Regional Conference Chicago, Il November 8, 2005.

National Association of Research in Science Teaching 2003 to 2006- appointed to the

Outstanding Master’s Research Award committee.

National Science Teachers Association 2004-2006 – appointed to the Multicultural/Equity

Committee.

National Science Teachers Association 2005-2006-appointed to the committee responsible for

developing criteria for National Science Teachers’ fellow program. August 2005- 2006.

National Congress on Science Education (NCSE) July 19-21,2006. serve on the Board of

Directors at the National Congress on Science Education which met in Toronto, Canada.

National Congress on Science Education (NCSE) August 3-7, 2005- co-facilitator of “The

Challenge of Bridging the Achievement Gap focus group sessions Minneapolis, MN.

National Congress on Science Education (NCSE) August 3, 2005 -facilitator of focus group

session on 2005 Strategic Goal One- Minneapolis, MN.

National Science Teachers Association Co-chair Multicultural/EquityCommitte-2004.

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2005-2008 Board member The Association for Multicultural Science Education.

National Science Teachers Association 2004- selected to be a nominee on the national ticket for

Director of Multicultural/Equity Education. Elected Director January 2005.

Phi Delta Kappan Convention Committee Planning Meeting 2005 – member of conference

planning committee for Orlando November 2005 convocation.

Proposal Reviewer National Science Foundation 2005- invited reader CAREER AWARDS

October 27-28, 2005 Washington, DC.

Proposal Reviewer National Science Foundation 2004- invited reader ERIC AWARDS- July 8-

9, 2004 Washington, DC.

Proposal Reviewer National Association of Research in Science Teaching 2003 reviewed

papers for national conference.

Proposal Reviewer National Association of Research in Science Teaching 2002-

reviewed papers for national conference.

Proposal Reviewer American Evaluation Association –Spring 2004 reviewed evaluation

proposals for the national conference.

STATE SERVICE

2012 Invited panel member for National Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics

and Science Teaching National Selection Committee- invited panelist to serve on state selection

committee. May, 201.

COMMITTEES/ SERVICE (CONT.)

UNIVERSITY

University Graduate Appeals Committee (2014-2017) selected to represent College of

Education and Human Performance on the Graduate Appeals Committee.

UCF Office of Research Red Team Reviewer (2013)-invited reviewer NSF STEM grants.

UCF Career Award Mentoring Program 2012-mentoring two faculty members; one in

College of Sciences and one in College of Education.

Internal Reviewer of IGERT Proposals (2012)-invited to review university submissions for

the IGERT grant(January).One submission per institution.

Internal Reviewer of IGERT Proposals (2011)-invited to review university submissions for

the IGERT grant. One submission per institution.

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University Faculty and Staff Benefits Committee (2009)- selected to serve on this university

committee.

Invited Internal Reviewer of Gk-12 Grant Proposals (2009)- invited to review university

submissions to the NSF Gk-12 grant. One submission per institution.

Invited Speaker UFL-UCF Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor Roundtable. One of four faculty members invited to perspectives on promotion and tenure process March 25,

2009.

University Undergraduate Research Week 2009-invited panel participate to speak on research

and funding opportunities (April 1, 2009)

Invited Participate in the City State University Roundtable 2008 – The Role of the Research

University in the Citi-state. ( October 2-3, 2008).

University Undergraduate Research Week 2008-invited panel participate to speak on research

and funding opportunities

University of Central Florida Undergraduate Research Director Search 2006-2007 invited

committee member on the University search committee for director of Undergraduate research.

University of Central Florida Faculty Senate 2004-2006- elected member to faculty senate.

Ronald McNair Program Advisory Board Member 2006- present an invited member of the

advisory board.

University Undergraduate Research Camp - shared my research work with undergraduate

students (June 2006).

University Undergraduate Research Camp - shared my research work with undergraduate

students (July 2006).

Mentor of undergraduate researcher RAMP Program (2005-2006) – mentor an elementary

education student in conducting and reporting educational research

(qualitative and quantitative methods).

University of Central Florida-Undergraduate Research Journal (2005-2006). A faculty

reviewer for the Undergraduate Research Journal.

UCF Chapter, Kappa Delta 2004-2005-serves as a member of the faculty counselor board to the

organization

University of Central Florida 2004-2006- member of undergraduate policy and curriculum

committee.

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University of Central Florida Undergraduate Research Committee 2004- member of

undergraduate research committee.

Mentor of undergraduate researcher RAMP Program (2004-2005). Student worked on

evaluation project with me. She learned data collection and analyzing skills.

University of Central Florida Search Committee Director of Development for Major Gifts

College of Education 2002 until position is filled-committee member.

Mentor 2001 to present University of Central Florida Minority Program in Education- provided

mentoring services to several undergraduate minority education majors.


COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

College of Education and Human Performance elected to Faculty Senate alternate 2015-2016.

College of Education and Human Performance Dean Search Committee 2014-2015-

selected as a member of the search committee by the Provost for the new dean for the college.

College of Education and Human Performance- appointed to the Graduate Appeals committee

for the 14-17 term.

Graduate Curriculum Committee 2014-elected member to represent STLL.

Undergraduate Graduate Curriculum Committee 2014-elected alternate to represent STLL

College Positioning Statement – as a member of S2S I served as a facilitator of one focus

group which contributed ideas to the development of contribute to the development of College

Positioning Statement August 21, 2009.

College of Education MPIE 2009-2010- served as a mentor to an education student

Graduate Curriculum Committee 2008-2010- elected TLP representative to college committee

on graduate curriculum.

College of Education S2S Committee 2006-2009 member of the research committee of the

S2S College Committee.

College of Education Holmes Partnership 2007 Advisory Board-invited member of the

Holmes Partnership Advisory Board.

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Chair College Research Committee (2006-2007)- elected chair of the College of Education

Research Committee.

Visit to North Carolina School of Mathematics and Science (2006). A member of the

exploratory team which visited the NC School of Mathematics and Science.

College of Education 2005-2007- elected member of the research committee.

College of Education 2004-2005 Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Committee.

Associate Director Lockheed Martin Academy- appointed an associate director in the Lockheed

Martin Science and Mathematics Graduate Program.

Middle-level Science Education Coordinator- appointed coordinator for middle-level science

education in the Mathematics and Science Education Master of Arts Degree-2003.

Curriculum and Instruction 2004-2005- served as a member of the interview committee for

prospect new doctoral students to the program both fall and spring semesters 2004.

Undergraduate adviser (30 students) graduate advisees (5 students). (2005-2006)

Undergraduate adviser (30 students) graduate advisees (5 students). (2004-2005)

College NCAT Assessment Committee 2002-2005- serves as a committee member for the

College of Education NCATE assessment plan.

Ph.D. in Science Education November 2006- developed curriculum and facilitated obtaining

approval for a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in science education.

Ad Hoc Member - student grade grievance committee- June, 2003

Masters Admission and Retention Committee March 2003- elected committee member.

Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Interdisciplinary Grant Writing Committee 2003-

2004 - a member of the committee representing the Department of Teaching and Learning

Principles.

Ph.D. in Elementary Education 2001-2002- served as a member of the committee of faculty that

contributed to the development of the course of study for the Ph.D. in Elementary Education

Program.

College Reach Out Program 2002- presented a workshop during the summer institute for

ethnically diverse middle school students.

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SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Chair 2014-2015 Science Education assistant/associate professor search committee

STLL 2014-2015- Alternate- Undergraduate Admissions and Retention Committee

(UARC)

STLL2013-2014 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee member

STLL 2013-2014 member of TIP Committee

STLL 2011-2012- served as a member of impact/visibility sub-committee.

STLL member student issues committee 2010-2011

TLP Instructor & Coordinator, Secondary Education Position 2009-member of department

search committee for this position.

TLP Executive Committee 2008 -selected to department travel allocation committee.

TLP Ad hoc Budget Committee 2008 -selected to department budget

TLP Student Grievance Committee 2008- a member of the department student grievance

committee.

Tenure and promotion Guidelines Development Committee2006-2007- served as a

committee member on T&P guidelines committee.

TLP visiting social studies line- 2006-served on committee for visiting professor for social

studies.

Clinical Faculty Committee December 2003 served as a committee member for new clinical

faculty hires in Teaching and Learning Principles-TESOL.

Elementary Program Assessment Committee 2002 to present- member of the elementary

program assessment committee.

Clinical Faculty Committee 2001 served as a committee member for new clinical faculty hires

in Teaching and Learning Principles.

Review of Students’ Professional Portfolio 2001 to present- each semester completed

evaluation of elementary students’ professional portfolios.

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COMMUNITY

2014-2015 Pretty on Purpose-STEM Board Member-community-based project working with

girls’ self-esteem and interest in through participation in STEM activities based on chemistry

cosmetics (natural products).

2013-2014- Participate with Dr. Bruce Furino and Dr. Debbie Reinhart in University High

School STEAM Project to introduce high school students and their teachers to ( Science,

Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) integration.

2012- Present -STEM instructor for Health Leaders Project UCF Medical School- worked

with middle and high school students.

Board member of the Life Academy (2012-2013) - invited board member of this preK-8

private school.

Action Research Day May 14, 2008 Lawton Chiles Middle School Year-long Inquiry

Professional Development 2007-2008- 17 mathematics and science teachers presented their

action research projects based on their practice.

Lawton Chiles Middle School Year-long Inquiry Professional Development 2007-2008- an

agreement with Seminole School District resulted in a year-long teacher’ inquiry professional

development in science and mathematics for 6th, 7th and 8th grade teachers.

PRISM 2005- member of “best practices” sub-committee of this 8 county-business collaboration

which is developing plans to advance mathematics and science teaching in central Florida.

Liberty Middle School 2005- participated as a judge of students’ science fair projects for Liberty

Middle School- January 13, 2005.

Orange County Public Schools Ivey Lane Elementary 2003- service developed assessment

survey of science needs in the school. Analyzed and reported findings to principal and curriculum

assistant.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Science Teachers Association

School Science and Mathematics

American Educational Research Association

The Association for Multicultural Science Education

National Education Association

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UNIVERSITY-LEVEL TEACHING

2015 EDF 6472 Data-management, SCE7746, Research in Science Education and

IDS 6939 Reform Curriculum In Science and Mathematics (fall, 2015)

2015 SCE 3310 (2 sections) and IDS 6939 (spring)

2014 SCE Space/Physical Science (summer)

2014 IDS 6939, Seminar Teaching Mathematics and Science in Urban Schools;

SCE 7146, Professional Issues in Science Education (spring, 2014)

2012-2013 SCE 7746, Research in Science Education; IDS 6939 Reform Curriculum

2015 In Science and Mathematics (fall, 2013; fall 2015)

2013 ISC 6146 Environmental Education for Teachers; SCE 7864Histor of Science,

Technology in Society (summer, 2013)

2012-2013 Fall and spring semester (two semester sabbatical)

2012 SCE Space/Physical Science (summer)

2009; 2011 SCE 7864, History of Science, Technology in Society

2008; 2010 SCE 7939, Special Topics-Assessment and Program Evaluation in Science

2014 Education

2008; 2010; SCE 7935, Seminar in Writing & Publishing in Science Education

2012

2007; 2009; SCE 7746, Research in Science Education

2011

2012 SCE 7146, Professional Issues in Science Education

2010 SCE 6938 Elementary Science Methods

2002-2011 IDS 6937, Reflecting On Mathematics and Science

2003-2008; EDE 6946. Secondary Internship II

2010

2002-2008; ISC 6146, Environmental Education for Teachers

2010-2011

2004-2010; IDS 6933, Seminar Teaching Mathematics and Science in Urban Schools

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2012

2002-2004 EDE 3942, Elementary Internship I

2001-2005 SCE 3310, Elementary Science Methods

Independent Study Supervision

Gholez, Sona (2014). Research supervision on middle school students’ self-efficacy and

science attitude.

Denenim , Paul (2007) inquiry research including a thorough literature review on the effects on

inquiry learning and teaching in middle schools

Hallet, Rachel (2005-2006)- research on inquiry in middle schools and assistant with grant

writing and across discipline activities

McDonald, Frank (2007; 2008; 2009)- research on inquiry in urban middle schools

Moore, Tanya(2008)- research on inquiry and the special needs child

Nehlms, Robin (2006) research on effective science teaching, learning and assessment practices

Pepe Julia (2009)- statistical analysis of district-wide survey on inquiry in K-8 setting

Salman, Fatma (2009-2010)-assisted with curriculum writing in physics and astronomy; urban

science teaching and Career research.

Crittenden, Gwendolyn (2010)-virtual teaching and “bug-in-the-ear” research with complete

literature review and inquiry in urban middle school.

Restrepo Nazar, Christina (2012) Spring-urban mathematics teaching, learning and

assessment.

Gholadiz, Sona ( 2013;2014) independent study engineering practices and STEAM research.

COLLEGE COURSE DEVELOPMENT

MASTER’s MA PROGRAM

2003

IDS 6933 Seminar Teaching Mathematics and Science in Urban Schools- this course focuses

on teaching mathematics and science in urban schools and research to support best teaching,

learning and assessment practices.

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PH.D IN SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE DEVELOPMENT

2009

SCE 7147 Professional Issues in science education this courses focuses on enabling science

education students to face and successfully negotiate current and emerging issues as professional

researcher and emphasis topics in mentorship, authorship, honesty and responsibility to

colleagues, society and the common good of human-kind.

2009

SCE 7864 Science, Technology and Society-this course uniquely combines history of science

in America and science education events to facilitate an understanding of the evolution of

science in America.

2008

SCE 7935, Seminar in Writing & Publishing in Science Education-this course is a focused

on students’ developing their writing skills and an understanding of publications and basics of

successful grant writing.

SCE 7739 Assessment in Science Education-this course focuses on assessments in science

education and an overview of program evaluation as it relates to science and mathematics

programs.

2007

SCE 7746 Research in Science Education-this course is focused on students’ developing an

understanding of science education research and researchers.

CONSULTANT WORK

OTHER COURSE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF UNIVERSITY

Strayer University 2010- I wrote Part I online learning theories course.

Marion County Science Online Module Course Development 2009- Co-PI on grant with

Marion County to develop science module for special needs teachers which will be used state-

wide.

Kaplan University 2008- wrote two online action research courses with assessments and

capstone project model

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DOCTORAL DISSERTATION and MASTER THESIS WORK as Chair, Co-CHAIR and

COMMITTEE MEMBER- (TOTAL-51)

Doctoral Dissertation Chair and Co-Chair (9 TOTAL)

2014

Dames, Jennifer (2014). A case study of the self-efficacy of high school aged underrepresented

minority females entering the medical pipeline. Unpublished doctoral thesis University of

Central Florida.

2013

Ravikumar, Meera. (2013). Pre-service elementary teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs about science

using the critical incident technique: A case study approach. Unpublished doctoral thesis

University of Central Florida.

2012

Ramilakhan, Nirmala. (2012). A comparative investigation of career readiness and decidedness

in first year STEM majoring students participating in as STEM mentoring program imbedded in

a living learning community with focuses data on female STEM students. Unpublished doctoral

thesis University of Central Florida.

2011

Bisogno, Janet. (2011) College science teachers’ beliefs and practices on inquiry in the science

classroom. Unpublished doctoral thesis University of Central Florida.

2010

Hallett, Rachel. ( 2010 ). Science teachers’ beliefs concerning reform between grade levels,

achievement history, and social economic status. Unpublished doctoral thesis University of

Central Florida.

McDonald, Frank. (2010). An investigation of students’ problem solving skills in an introductory

physics class. Unpublished doctoral thesis University of Central Florida.

Smolick, Joyce. ( 2010). : Exploring a five factor mentoring model within elementary science.

Unpublished doctoral thesis University of Central Florida.

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2008

Cassani, Mary. (2008). The Effects of the SCALE-UP Design on Science self-efficacy of non-

science majors. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida.

Doctoral Dissertation Co-Chair

2004

Dahl, Kimberly (2004). A journey of teaching and learning in science education: The microculture

of emerging inquiry-based science instruction in an urban, low socoi-economic elementary school

science lab. (Ed.D.) Unpublished Thesis University of Central Florida.

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEE MEMBER (5 TOTAL)

2013 -2015

Williams, Tanoa. (2013).Health literacy. School of Health Management. A.T. Still University.

2012

Woodhall, Carmen. (2012) Exploration of secondary science grade teachers’ written artifacts about

their experiences with an online professional development in reading research and instruction: A

grounded theory study. Unpublished Thesis University of Central Florida.

2008

Keller. Stacy (2008). Science Content Knowledge in Graphing: How do Graphing Skills and

Science Knowledge Effect Student’s Ability to Construct and Interpret Science Graphs? (Ed.D.)

Unpublished Thesis University of Central Florida.

2005

McKenzie, Valeria (2005). Addressing the importance that workshop site coordinators and

administrators have on teaching of science in the classroom. (Ed.D.) Unpublished thesis University

of Central Florida.

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Lewis, Mary (2005). An examination of best practices in retention in the associate degree nursing

program in the Florida community college system. Unpublished thesis University of Central

Florida.

2003

Woolridge, Mary (2003). The efficacy of Master’s and Bachelor’s degree teachers relative to

student achievement in mathematics. (Ed.D). Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida.

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CHAIR MASTER’S THESES (27 TOTAL)

2012

Anderson, Clinton. (2012). Probing Space: Formative Assessment in a middle school inquiry-

based science classroom.

Crupi, Samuel. (2012). Gifted students’ engagement in a research and critical skills course.

Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

Newby, Tara, (2012).The implementation of engineering design challenges on 4th grade

students’’ attitudes towards engineering, classroom climate, and writing ability.

2010

Braxton, Eva. (2010). The Implementation of Interactive Science Notebooks and the Effects on

Student Writing. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

Weiss, Leah (2010). ELL Students ‘Misconceptions about Heat and Temperature. Unpublished

thesis University of Central Florida.

2009

Clayton, Angela. (2009). Teacher attitudes towards science and the use of a curricular program

with inquiry based kit materials to teach science as inquiry in elementary classrooms.

Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida.

2008

Conner, Angelo, (2008). Historical methods of physics instruction. Unpublished Honor’s in the

Major’s thesis . Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

2007

Bess, Brooke. (2007). The effects of reciprocal teaching strategies on students’ comprehension of

a seventh grade life science text. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.

Perlmutter, James. (2007). The effects of an inquiry-based curriculum on the attitudes and

performance of a group of 8th grade students. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida,

Orlando, Fl.

Thrift, Michelle. (2007). A case study of the effects of inquiry-based professional development

through the use of a mentor on an alternatively certified elementary teacher’s science teaching self-

efficacy. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

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Received 2007 College of Education Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award

2006

Estrada, Elsya. (2006). The effects of single-gender grouping and inquiry in second grade girls.

Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

Luke-Richards, Stephanie. (2006). The Effects of situated cognition on elementary students’

perceptions of real world science & scientists. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida,

Orlando, Fl.

Lopez, Lourdes (2006). Helping at risks students’ problem solving skills. Unpublished thesis,

University of Central Florida. Orlando, Fl.

Parks, Melissa (2006). The effects of gender on same gender and mixed-gender elementary science

groups’ Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida. Orlando, Fl.

2005

Arthur, Debbie (2005). The effects of inquiry-based instruction on students’ performance and

attitudes in a third grade science classroom.

Brunton, Gregory Scott. (2005). The effects of integrating technology into an 8th grade science

curriculum. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida. Orlando, Fl.

2004

Babyak, Joanne (2004). Constructivist teachers enable peer-learning in the gifted science

classroom. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

Hillsman, Melondy. (2004). The effects of mathematics and science integration with low achieving

fifth grade students. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

Spiess, Debbie Strickland. (2004), The effects of teacher questioning in the science classroom.

Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

Wilkinson, Julie, K. (2004). The Effects of guided inquiry on students’ attitudes and academic

performance in science. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

2003

Bush, Eugene Warren (2003). Effects of project-base learning on students’ attitudes toward

science and performance. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

Gill, Clara. (2003). The effects of performance-based tasks on the understanding of science

concepts and process skills. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

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Lien, John. (2003). The effects of cooperative groups on students’ performance and attitudes in an

eight grade science classroom. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida

Norris, Marty Todd. (2003). Effects of technology on students’ science learning and attitudes.

Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida..

Crittendon, Gwendolyn (2003). The extent to which the teaching for understanding

instruction/Assessment Practices In My Classroom Facilitate Students' Understanding of Scientific

Processes and Experimentation. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

Smolick, Joyce (2003). Pentimento: Examining the Conceptual Change Model in an

Elementary Science Classroom. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

Zima, William. (2003). The effects of technology on students’ performance and attitudes in

science. Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

MASTER’S THESES COMMITTEE MEMBER (10 TOTAL)

2010

Dacus, Ashton. (2010). Acquisition and transference of physics-based conceptual knowledge: An

analysis of fourth-grade students’ ability. Unpublished Honor’s in the Major’s thesis .University

of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

2007

Robinson, Heather. (2007). The use of science reform instructional methods and their effect on 3rd

grade students’ participation and attitude towards science. Unpublished thesis University of

Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

2006

Hosak, Lindsey (2006). The effects of hands-on instructional strategies on fourth grade students’

attitudes and performance in mathematics. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida,

Orlando, Fl.

Steele, Bridget. (2006). What do teachers want to know: An Action research thesis. Unpublished

thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

2005

Quinones, Christin. (2005). The effects of journal writing on student performance and attitudes in

problem solving. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

Zissman, Lauren (2005). Integrating journal writing with inquiry based science instruction in a

second grad classroom. Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

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2004

Rose, Anna K. (Spring, 2004-Summer, 2005). The nature of students; misconceptions and whether

discourse and writing are effective methods for correcting students’ misconceptions. Unpublished

thesis University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

2003

Dunn, Angela (2003).Using science journals to promote inquiry in primary classroom.

Unpublished thesis, University of Central Florida.

Gunn, Kerri, (2003). The effects of journal writing in an elementary science classroom.

Unpublished thesis University of Central Florida.

Richards, Wendy. (2003). Inquiry in the fifth grade classroom. Unpublished thesis University of

Central Florida.

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