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Robin D. Johnson, Ed.D. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Sciences
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5818
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5818
EDUCATION:
Ed.D. Texas A&M University – Commerce, Texas, 2011
Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction with a Cognate in Reading
Dissertation: A Study of the Impact of Professional Development on Teacher
Attitude Toward Writing and Implementation of Writing Strategies Chair: Dr. Mary Beth Sampson-Perry
M.Ed. Texas A&M University – Commerce, Texas, 2000
Major: Elementary Education
B.S. Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1995
Interdisciplinary Studies; Major: Elementary Education, Specialization: English,
Specialization: Early Childhood, Endorsement: Private School Teacher
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Field-Based Experience Coordinator, TAMU-CC 2019-present
Site Coordinator, Teacher Candidate Field Experience 1 and 2, 2019-present
West Oso ISD Elementary, Junior High, and High School,
Corpus Christi, Texas
Site Coordinator, Teacher Candidate Field Experience 1, 2017-present
Oak Park Elementary School, Corpus Christi, Texas
Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi 2015-present
School-University Partnership Coordinator, TAMU-CC 2016-2019
Site Coordinator, Teacher Candidate Field Experience 1, 2015-2016
Schanen Estates Elementary School, Corpus Christi, Texas
Field Experience 1 Program Coordinator, EC-6, 2014-2015
Stephen F. Austin State University
Assistant Professor, Stephen F. Austin State University 2012-2015
Associate Member, Graduate Faculty, Stephen F. Austin State University 2012-2015
Site Coordinator, Teacher Candidate Field Experience 1, 2012-2015
Brooks Quinn Jones Elementary School, Nacogdoches, Texas
Site Coordinator, Teacher Candidate Field Experience 1, 2011-2015
Raguet Elementary School, Nacogdoches, Texas
Instructor, Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty, 2010-2012
Stephen F. Austin State University
Educational Consultant, Region 10 Educational Service Center 2009-2010
Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, 2007-2010
Lovejoy Independent School District
Adjunct Graduate Faculty, Texas A&M University – Commerce, Texas 2006-2007
Elementary Teacher, Mesquite Independent School District 1996-2007 Elementary Teacher, Dallas Independent School District 1995-1996
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COURSES TAUGHT:
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Graduate Level
EDUC 5352: Planning, Teaching, Learning Processes
EDUC 5355: Methods of Teaching Social Studies
EDUC 5696: Directed Individual Study
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Undergraduate Level
EDUC 4605/06/07/08: Planning, Teaching, Assessment, and Technology (Field Experience 1)
EDUC 4394: Clinical Teaching
ECED 4345: Assessment and Evaluation in Grades EC-6
READ 4394: Field Experiences in Reading
Stephen F. Austin State University - Graduate Level
ELE 539: Culturally Responsive Teaching
ECH/ELE 525: Standards-Based Assessment
Stephen F. Austin State University - Undergraduate Level
ECH 332: Cognitive and Language Development of the Young Child
ECH 350: Field Experience 1 ELE 303: Teaching Mathematics
ELE 351: EC-4 Learning, Planning, and Instruction in the Classroom
ELE 352: Current Issues/Professionalism
MLG 424: Mathematics in Middle Grades
MLG 424L: Mathematics in Middle Grades
Lab RDG 098: College Reading/INRW
RDG 320: Literacy Development in Mid-Childhood
RDG 322: Reading Acquisition and Communication/Language & Literacy II
RDG 350: EC-6 Practicum 1
RDG 415: Language & Literacy III
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Transliteracy
Professional Development and Transformative Practice in Writing Instruction
Mentor Relationships for Pre-Service and First Year Teachers
Teacher Education and Field-Based Experiences for Teacher Candidates
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Texas State Board for Educator Certification
Early Childhood Education PK-KG August 12, 1995 – Lifetime
Elementary English 01-08 August 12, 1995 – Lifetime
Elementary Self-Contained 01-08 August 12, 1995 – Lifetime
Texas Education Agency
Instructional Leadership Development 2004
Gifted and Talented 1997
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
CITI Training: School & Behavioral Research 2019
Certificate of Online Course Design and Development 2017
Certificate of Online Course Delivery and Peer Review 2017
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Stephen F. Austin State University
Certified Online Instructor 2011
Abydos Learning International
Certified STAAR Writing Trainer 2014
Certified Reading Trainer 2010
Certified Testing Strategies Trainer 2009
Certified Writing Trainer – Diamond Level 2002
Daily 5 and C.A.F.E. Literacy 2009
PUBLICATIONS (Peer Reviewed):
Johnson, R.D., Parsons, S.A., Parker, A., Zenkov, K., Dennis, D., del Prado Hill, P., Garas-York, K.
(in press). The Case for PDS as an Exemplary Model of School University Partnerships. In
Prentice Chandler and Lisa Barron (Ed.), Rethinking School-University Partnerships.
Information Age Publishers.
Johnson, R.D. (in press). Barrio writers: Sharing our voice and experience through creative writing.,
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Yearbook: Building Bridges with and
For Literacy, 42.
Johnson, R.D. (2019). Literacy as a Living Legacy: What Does That Mean to Me? Association of
Literacy Educators and Researchers Yearbook: Educating for a Just Society, 41, 95-97.
Pletcher, B.C., Johnson, R.D., & Christensen, R. (2019). Teacher candidate book introductions. The
Reading Professor, 42(1).
Pletcher, B.C., Johnson, R.D., & Bippert, K. (2018). Twenty Years of Growing and Sustaining
a University Student Reading Council. The Reading Professor, 41(1).
Pletcher, B.C., Bryars, L., & Johnson, R.D. (2018). Fourth-graders can share the pen, too: Bringing
interactive writing to the intermediate grades. Illinois Reading Council Journal.
Mahzoon, M., Mireles, R., Johnson, R.D., & Sohn, L. (2018). Choosing science themed
literature to foster a greater understanding of science in the classroom. Texas Journal of
Literacy Education.
Welsh, K.A. & Johnson, R.D. (2017). Supporting teacher candidates with standards based lesson
planning. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education. Texas Association of Teacher Education,
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McClanahan, B., Stout, J., Morrison, S., Nottingham, M., & Johnson, R.D. (2017). Examining
teacher education in the era of technology integration. Association of Literacy
Educators and Researchers Yearbook: The Critical Role of Teacher, 39.
Elwood, S., Johnson, R.D., & Perales, C. (2017). The vignette TaBLE: Team-based blended
learning experiences with classroom mentors and teacher candidates. Handbook of Research
on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning. IGI Global.
Johnson, R.D., Reinhardt, K.S., & Garcia, S.R. (2017). Your voice is your weapon!
Empowering youth through community-based writing workshops. Open Words: Access
and English Studies, 1.
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Johnson, R.D. & Sheriff, L.K. (2016). A study of pre-service teachers and their self- efficacy: Using
adapted books for literacy instruction for learners with disabilities in inclusion classrooms.
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Yearbook: Making a Difference in our
Diverse Communities, 38.
Sharp, L.A. & Johnson, R.D. (2016). Overcoming cultural inequalities with diverse children's literature:
Recommendations that support culturally responsive teaching with multicultural literature.
English in Texas, 46.2.
Johnson, R.D. (2015). Why should we go? Exploring the impact of a literacy conference on
preservice teachers’ literacy lives. Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook,
Volume 3: Inspiring and Transforming Literacy, 67-72.
Johnson, R.D. (2015). Second Grade AbydosPRO: An integrated writing and grammar curriculum
for grades PreK - 12. Spring, TX: Abydos Learning. (Revised and Updated in 2019 with
new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills correlations.)
Johnson, R.D. (2015). Third Grade AbydosPRO: An integrated writing and grammar curriculum
for grades PreK - 12. Spring, TX: Abydos Learning. (Revised and Updated in 2019 with
new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills correlations.)
Culmo, J.R., Johnson, R.D., & Kessner, M.J. (2014). Building momentum toward F.I.R.E.:
Fostering independent reading effectively. Texas Association for Literacy Education
Yearbook, Volume 2: Building Momentum, 25-35.
Seeger, V.N., & Johnson, R.D. (2014). Electronic family message journals. In R. E. Ferdig, T. V.
Rasinski, & K. E. Pytash (Eds.), Using Technology to Enhance Writing: Innovative
Approaches to Literacy Instruction, (99-106). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
Stufft, C.J., & Johnson, R.D. (2014). Literacy “app”lications: Preservice teachers’ explorations of
the role of technology in literacy instruction. Texas Association for Literacy Education
Yearbook, Volume 2: Building Momentum, 124-128.
Johnson, R.D. (2013). The impact of professional development in writing instruction on the
implementation of writing strategies in the classroom. Association of Literacy Educators
and Researchers Yearbook: Literacy is Transformative, 35, 157-172.
Johnson, R.D. (2011). A study of the impact of professional development on teacher attitude toward
writing and implementation of writing strategies. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.
Johnson, R.D. (2004, Spring). Scrapbooking bibliography. R&E Journal.
Johnson, R.D. (2003, Fall). A moment in time. R&E Journal.
PUBLICATIONS (Invited or Edited):
Johnson, R.D. (2020). A Little Free Library Comes to Rockport. Published in the Texas
Association for Literacy Education Newsletter; The Rockport Pilot; and Abydos News.
Babino, A., Cossa, N., Araujo, J.J., & Johnson, R.D. (Eds.). (2019). Educating for a just society, the
41st association of literacy educators and researchers yearbook. Louisville, KY:
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.
Araujo, J.J., Babino, A., Cossa, N., & Johnson, R.D. (Eds.). (2018). Engaging all readers through
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explorations of literacy, language & culture, the 40th association of literacy educators and
researchers yearbook. Louisville, KY: Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.
Johnson, R.D. (2018). ALER yearbook. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers
Literacy News, 43.3.
Johnson, R.D. & Kessner, M.J. (2018). Reading room. Association of Literacy Educators and
Researchers Literacy News, 43.3.
Johnson, R.D., Araujo, J.J., & Cossa, N. (Eds.). (2017). Literacy: The critical role of teacher
knowledge, the 39th association of literacy educators and researchers yearbook. Louisville,
KY: Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.
Johnson, R.D. (2017). The 2016 Nerdies: Young adult fiction (part two) announced by a
convention of nerds [Review of the books The star touched queen and When the moon
was ours]. Nerdy Book Club.
Johnson, R.D. (2017). President's message. Texas Association for Literacy Education
Newsletter, 6.3.
Johnson, R.D. (2017). President's message. Texas Association for Literacy Education
Newsletter, 6.2.
Johnson, R.D. & Kessner, M.J. (2017). Reading room update. Association of Literacy
Educators and Researchers Literacy News, 43.1.
Sharp, L.A., & Johnson, R.D. (2016). A message from the conference chairs. Texas
Association for Literacy Education Conference Program.
Johnson, R.D., Vasinda, S., & Szabo, S. (Eds.). (2016). Making a difference in our diverse
communities: the 38th association of literacy educators and researchers yearbook.
Louisville, KY: Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.
Johnson, R.D. (2016). Forward. In Elda E. Martinez and Jodi Pilgrim (Ed.), Literacy Summit
Yearbook, Volume 2: Inspiring and Transforming Literacy - A Combined Yearbook of
the Specialized Literacy Professionals and the Texas Association for Literacy Education.
Johnson, R.D. (2016). President's message. Texas Association for Literacy Education
Newsletter, 6.1.
Culmo, J., Johnson, R.D., Kessner, M. (2015). Finding your own reading community: It all
started with a book …. Nerdy Book Club.
Vasinda, S., Szabo, S., Johnson, R.D., & Araujo, J. (Eds.). (2015). Bridging cultures through
literacy: the 37th association of literacy educators and researchers yearbook. Louisville,
KY: Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.
BOOKS:
Johnson, R.D. (2008). Time to write. New York, New York: Abydos & Co.
Robberson, P. & Johnson, R.D. (2007). Primary developing readers. Allen, Texas:
Educational Bridge (American Educational Associates, Inc.).
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MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION:
Johnson, R.D., & Cortino, R. (in preparation). A Virtual Summer Field-Based Experience.
Expected submission to National Association for Professional Development Schools
Journal in Fall 2020.
Stufft, C., & Johnson, R.D. (in preparation). Developing Pre-Service Teachers’ Praxis through
Reflective Writing and Peer Groups: Giving Voice to Teacher Candidates. Expected
submission to Action in Teacher Education in Fall 2020.
Reinhardt, K.S., Robertson, P.M., & Johnson, R.D. (in preparation). Connecting Inquiry and UDL
to Teacher Candidates' Emerging Practice: A Shift in Pedagogy. Expected submission to
Educational Action Research in Fall 2020.
RESEARCH GRANTS (Funded)
Texas Education Agency, Grow Your Own Grant, 2020
PI: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado
Co-PIs: Robin Johnson and Faye Bruun
$440,000
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, College of Education and Human Development,
Research and Enhancement Fund, 2020
Title: Learn from the Experts: The Reciprocal Nature of Biliterate Development in a
Service-learning After-School Program (Collaboration between COEHD and CLA)
PI: Robin Johnson
Co-PI: Mara Barbosa
$2,500
Texas Education Agency, Grow Your Own Grant, 2019
PI: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado
Co-PIs: Robin Johnson and Faye Bruun
$220,000
National Science Foundation, Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Capacity Building
Grant, 2019
PI: Cherie McCollough
Co-PIs: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado, Robin Johnson, and Faye Bruun
$74,999
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, College of Education and Human Development,
Research and Enhancement Fund, 2018
Title: Community Engaged Teacher Preparation
PI: Robin Johnson
Co-PIs: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado, Faye Bruun, and Cherie McCollough
$1,250
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Division of Research, Commercialization, and
Outreach, Internal Research Enhancement Grant, 2018
Title: Foundational Research for the Writing of the National Science Foundation
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Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant
PI: Cherie McCollough
Co-PIs: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado, Faye Bruun, and Robin Johnson
$2,200
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, College of Education and Human Development,
Research and Enhancement Fund, 2016
Title: Laying the Foundation: Pre-service Teachers' Book Introductions During Guided
Reading Instruction
PI: Bethanie Pletcher Co-PI: Robin Johnson
$2,500
Abydos Literacy Learning Memorial Reese/Corder Grant, 2016
Title: Barrio Writers
PI: Robin Johnson
$1,000
Stephen F. Austin State University, Service Learning Grant, 2014
Title: Adapted Books: A Collaboration between the Department of Special Education,
Students Enrolled in ECH 332 Cognitive and Language Development of Young Children,
and the Nacogdoches Public Library
PI: Robin Johnson
$500
Stephen F. Austin State University, Office of High Impact Practices and Quality Enhancement Plan, Implementation Grant, 2013
Title: Promoting Oral Language Development in an Early Childhood Classroom: From
Theory to Practice During a Field-based Learning Project
PI: Robin Johnson
$1,000
Stephen F. Austin State University, Service Learning Grant, 2013
Title: Language Acquisition: A Collaborative Project between Students Enrolled in ECH
332 Cognitive and Language Development of Young Children and a Nacogdoches ISD
Public Elementary School
PI: Robin Johnson
$500
RESEARCH GRANTS (Submitted)
National Science Foundation, Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant, 2020
PI: Cherie McCollough
Co-PIs: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado, Robin Johnson, and Faye Bruun
$1.2 million
RESEARCH GRANTS (Unfunded)
Teacher Researcher Grant, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, 2019
Title: Learn from the Experts: The Reciprocal Nature of Biliterate Development in a
Service-Learning After-School Program
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PI: Robin Johnson
Co-PI: Mara Barbosa
$3,000
Impact Multiplier Grant, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Community Outreach, 2019
Title: Barrio Writers: Creative Writing and Cultural Arts in the Community
PI: Robin Johnson
$3,000
Research and Enhancement Grant, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2018
Title: Leader2Leader Mentorship Pilot Program (Collaboration between CONS &
COEHD)
PI: Laura Monahan
Co-PIs: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado and Robin Johnson
$10,000
Kids Go to Camp! Grant, Coastal Bend Community Foundation, 2017
Title: Barrio Writers-Voices in the Community
PI: Carmen Tejeda-Delgado
Co-PI: Robin Johnson
$10,000
Teacher Researcher Grant, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, 2016
Title: Pre-service Teachers’ Book Introductions in a Field-Based Setting
PI: Bethanie Pletcher
Co-PI: Robin Johnson
$3,000
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Peer Reviewed):
International/National
McCollough, C., Bruun, C.F., Tejeda-Delgado, M.D.C., Johnson, R.D. (2020, August). STEM
INSPIRES (Infusing Social Programs in Residential Education Scholars). Virtual Session
presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National
Science Foundation Conference Virtual Noyce Summit.
Johnson, R.D., Valadez, C.C., Ybarra, C. (2020, March). Preparing for edTPA: Lessons Learned
During Year One of a Pilot Study. Session accepted for the National TPA (Teacher
Performance Assessment) Implementation Conference, Stanford Center for Assessment,
Learning, and Equity, Austin, TX. (Conference canceled)
Johnson, R.D. (2020, February). Lesson Design and Analysis During Teacher Candidates’ Initial
Field-Based Experience. Roundtable session presented at the Clinical Fellows Symposium
during the Association of Teacher Educators/National Association of Professional
Development Schools Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
Johnson, R.D., Parsons, S., Parker, A, del Prado Hill, P. (2020, February). The Case for PDS as an
Exemplary Model of School-University Partnerships. Session presented at the National
Association of Professional Development Schools Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
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Tejeda-Delgado, M.C., Johnson, R.D., Smith, V.G. (2020, February). SUPCE Conference and
Building Partnerships for a Stronger and Sustainable Clinical Teaching Experience.
Session presented at the National Association of Professional Development Schools
Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
McCollough, C., Bruun, C.F., Tejeda-Delgado, M.D.C., Johnson, R.D. (2020, January). Increasing
Self-Efficacy and Content Knowledge Through Embedded Community Engagement in 7-12
STEM Preservice Teachers. Poster session presented at the Association for Science
Teacher Education Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, November). We are Barrio Writers! Our Voice is our Weapon! Session
presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Corpus
Christi, TX.
Pletcher, B.C., Bryars, L., & Johnson, R.D. (2019, October). Fourth-graders can share the pen,
too: Bringing interactive writing to the intermediate grades. Poster presented at the
International Literacy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, July). STEM INSPIRES (Infusing Social Programs in Residential Education
Scholars). Session presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science
and the National Science Foundation Conference, Washington DC.
Johnson, R.D., Reinhardt, K.S., Loving, K. (2019, February). Discovering Dilemmas in School-
University Partnerships. Session presented at the Association of Teacher Educators
Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Johnson, R.D., Tejeda-Delgado, M. D. C. (2019, February). An EPP's Response to the AACTE's
CPC Report on the Ten Proclamations for What Comprises Clinical Practice. Session
presented at the National Association of Professional Development Schools Conference,
Atlanta, GA.
Johnson, R.D., Staples, M., Fleming, K. G., Cortino, R. (2019, February). Designing and
Implementing a New Field-Based Literacy Collaboration in a School-University
Partnership. Session presented at the National Association of Professional Development
Schools Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Johnson, R.D., Pletcher, B. C., Bryars, L. (2018, November). Collaborative Construction: Bringing
Interactive Writing to the Intermediate Grades. Session presented at the Association of
Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Louisville, KY.
Johnson, R.D., Reinhardt, K.S. (2018, October). Discovering Dilemmas in School-University
Partnerships. Session presented at the California Council on Teacher Education
Conference, San Diego, CA.
Johnson, R.D. (2018, July). Barrio Writers: Developing School-University Partnerships through
Community-based Creative Writing Programs. PLTE-SIG Session presented at the
International Literacy Association Conference, Austin, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Tejeda-Delgado, C., & Smith, V.G. (2018, March). The coaching protocol for
partnership pedagogy and professional development. Session presented at the National
Association for Professional Development Schools Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
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Johnson, R.D., Tejeda-Delgado, C., & Staples, M. (2018, March). Try teach: Introducing the
next generation to the teaching profession. Session presented at the National
Association for Professional Development Schools Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Reinhardt, K.S. & Johnson, R.D. (2018, February). Your voice is your weapon! Empowering youth
through community-based writing workshops. Session presented at the Association of
Teacher Educators Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Pletcher, B.C. & Johnson, R.D. (2017, November). Laying the Foundation: Pre-service Teachers’
Book Introductions During Guided Reading. Session presented at the Association of
Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Pletcher, B.C. & Johnson, R.D. (2017, July). Preservice teachers’ use of best practices during
guided reading book introductions. PLTE-SIG Session presented at the International
Literacy Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Johnson, R.D., Reinhardt, K.S., Smith, V.G., Tejeda-Delgado, C. (2017, March). The coaching
model. Session presented at the National Association for Professional Development
Schools, Washington DC.
Johnson, R.D. & Smith, M. (2017, February). AbydosPRO: Sharing the process of
implementation across grade levels and school districts. Session presented at the
31st Annual Abydos Literacy Learning Annual Teachers’ and Trainers'
Conference: Guided by Meaning, Abydos Literacy Learning, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D. & Sheriff, L.K. (2016, November). University/school partnerships: Using
assistive technology to create content-based/standards-based expository texts for
students with disabilities. Session presented at the Association of Literacy Educators
and Researchers Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Nottingham, M., McClanahan, B., Johnson, R.D., Morrison, S., Stout, J., & Smith, M.
(2016, November). Examining teacher education in the era of technology
integration. Session presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and
Researchers Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Jensen, C., Johnson, R.D., McClanahan, B., & Sloan, A. (2016, June). Insights from teachers on
technology integration from a multi-state survey. Paper Table Session presented at the
International Society for Technology in Education Conference & Expo, Denver, CO.
Olson-Beal, H., Breen, M.C., & Johnson, R.D. (2016, February). Barrio Writers: Engaging and
empowering teens through creative writing, higher education, and cultural arts. Session
presented at the 96th Annual Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators,
Chicago, IL.
Johnson, R. D., Sheriff, L.K., Kessner, M.J., & Culmo, J. (2015, November). A study of pre-service
teachers and their self-efficacy: Using adapted books for literacy instruction with diverse
learners. Session presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers
Conference, Costa Mesa, CA.
McClanahan, B., Stout, J., Nottingham, M., Morrison, S., Stiefer, T., Johnson, R. D., & Smith, M.
(2015, November). The impact of technology across diverse communities. Session
presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Costa
Mesa, CA.
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Johnson, R.D., & Seeger, V.N. (2015, July). Family Message Journals: Using Technology Tools in
Elementary Classrooms. Session presented at the International Literacy Association
Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Johnson, R.D., Culmo, J. R., & Kessner, M.J. (2015, July). Designing, creating, and
implementing classroom activities to promote oral language development. Session
presented at the International Reading Association Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Johnson, R. D. & Stufft, C.J. (2015, April). Social constructivism: Developing pre- service
teachers’ praxis through peer groups. Session presented at the American Educational
Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Stufft, C.J., & Johnson, R.D. (2014, November). Pre-service teacher candidate peer groups in
a field-based practicum. Session presented at the National Council of Teachers of
English Conference, National Harbor, MD.
Johnson, R.D., McClanahan, B., Morrison, S., Nottingham, M., Smith, M., Stiefer, T., & Stout, J.
(2014, October). Transliterate in a transliteracy century. Session presented at the
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Delray Beach, FL.
Johnson, R.D. & Kessner, M.J. (2014, October). Effective professional development in writing
instruction: Teacher attitude and implementation. Session presented at the Association of
Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Delray Beach, FL.
Culmo, J.R., Johnson, R.D., & Kessner, M.J. (2014, May). The impact of structured daily
independent self-selected reading on second grade students. Session presented at the
International Reading Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Johnson, R.D., Culmo, J.R., & Kessner, M.J. (2014, May). Be A.C.T.I.V.E.: Good readers are
active readers. Two Hour Workshop presented at the International Reading Association
Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, February). Rigor or rigor mortis? Bringing life back to the classroom. Session
presented at the Abydos Learning International's 27th Annual Teachers' and Trainers'
Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, December). Using electronic tools for family message journals in
primary grade classrooms. Session presented at the Literacy Research Association
Conference, Dallas, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, November). The impact of professional development in writing instruction on
teacher attitude toward writing. Session presented at the Association of Literacy Educators
and Researchers Conference, Dallas, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, November). A pilot study on the effects of participation in a teaching
practicum on self-efficacy beliefs of preservice teachers. Session presented at the
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Dallas, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Sampson, M., & Linek, W. (2012, November). The impact of professional
development in writing instruction on the implementation of writing strategies in the
classroom. Session presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers
Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
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Johnson, R.D. (2012, March). Notes from the field: Recent findings about teachers as writers and
readers. Session presented at the Abydos Learning International's 26th Annual Teachers'
and Trainers' Conference, Dallas, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2011, March). Making it stick: Training and implementation that lasts. Session
presented at the Abydos Learning International's 25th Annual Teachers' and Trainers'
Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2008, November). A study of the effects of a three-week teacher training in writing
on teacher attitude and student achievement. Session presented at the National Council of
Teachers of English Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2008, November). Scrapbooking in the classroom. Session presented at the National
Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Regional/State
Johnson, R.D., Valadez, C.C., Ybarra, C. (2020, October). Preparing for edTPA: Lessons Learned
During Year One of a Pilot Study. Virtual session accepted to be presented at the
Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education Virtual Conference.
Johnson, R.D., Sharp, L., Durham, P., Raymond, R., & O'Neal, S. (2019, March). Topics and
Trends - Past Presidents. Session presented at the Texas Association for Literacy
Education, Waco, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Tejeda-Delgado, C., Reinhardt, K., Smith, V., Staples, M. & Hughes, M. (2018,
April). Improving Practice Through Coaching. Session presented at the School and
University Partnership Conference for Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Pletcher, B.C., Johnson, R.D., & Christensen, R. (2018, April). “How supportive do I need to be?”:
Gaining an understanding of a successful guided reading book introduction through
experience and reflection. Session presented at the School and University Partnership
Conference for Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Johnson, R.D. (2018, February). Teacher candidates and assessment: Preliminary findings
from a flipped university classroom. Session presented at the Texas Association of
Literacy Educators annual conference, Amarillo, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Pletcher, B.C., & Christensen, R. (2018, February). Book introductions and
teacher candidates: An examination of best practices in guided reading. Session
presented at the Texas Association of Literacy Educators annual conference, Amarillo,
TX.
Culmo, J.R., Johnson, R.D., & Kessner, M.J. (2018, February). Fun with sounds, letters, and
words: Word study that is interactive, enjoyable, and easy to implement.
Session presented at the Texas Association of Literacy Educators annual conference,
Amarillo, TX.
Tejeda-Delgado, C., Johnson, R.D., & Staples, M. (2017, October). Promising
practices of a field-based program: A coaching model for tomorrow’s teachers.
Session presented at the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher
Education annual conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
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Bryars, L., Pletcher, B.C., & Johnson, R.D. (2017, February). Fourth graders can share the
pen, too: Bringing interactive writing to the intermediate grades. Session presented at
the Texas Association of Literacy Educators annual conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
Culmo, J.R., Garcia, M. Johnson, R.D., & Kessner, M.J. (2016, February). Using text complexity to
choose read alouds for K-2. Roundtable presented at the 2016 Literacy Summit: Literacy
Research and Practice, San Antonio, TX.
Culmo, J.R., Garcia, M. Johnson, R.D., & Kessner, M.J. (2016, February). Using close read alouds
to teach the TEKS in K-2 classroom. Session presented at the 2016 Literacy Summit:
Literacy Research and Practice, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Culmo, J. R., & Kessner, M. J. (2015, February). Inspiring and Transforming
Literacy through A.C.T.I.V.E. Reading. Session presented at the Texas Association for
Literacy Education Conference, The Woodlands, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Culmo, J.R., & Kessner, M.J. (2015, January). The COURAGE to write: Telling
your stories through the quicklist. Session presented at the Texas Council of Teachers of
English Language Arts Conference, Houston, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, October). Time to write: Engaging students in the writing process.
Workshop presented at the Abydos Literacy Learning (ALL)/HISD Mini- Conference,
Houston, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, April). Promoting oral language development in an early childhood
classroom: From theory to practice. Poster session presented at the SFA Conference on
High-Impact Practices, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2012, April). So, your kids hate to write: Engaging students in the writing process.
Workshop presented at the SFA Life-long Learner Conference, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D., & Cheatham, P. K. (2012, April). "Phasing in” small group instruction: A strategic
approach to differentiating instruction. Workshop presented at the SFA Life-long Learner
Conference, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2012, November). So, your kids hate to write: Engaging students in the writing
process. Workshop presented at the SHAEYC Fall Early Childhood Conference,
Huntsville, TX.
Johnson, R.D., & Johnson, D. E. (2012, November). Be A.C.T.I.V.E.: Good readers are active
readers. Workshop presented at the SHAEYC Fall Early Childhood Conference,
Huntsville, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2007, April). Metacognition and active reading strategies. Workshop presented at
the Bill Martin, Jr. Symposium, Commerce, TX.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS (Invited/Non Peer Reviewed):
Epley Sanders, J., Louis, L., Johnson, R.D., & Smith, K. (2020, September). Opening Together:
Professional Development on Open Educational Resources in a Faculty Community of
Practice. Session invited to be presented at the Texas A&M University Chancellor’s
Virtual Summit on Academic Technology.
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Babino, A., Cossa, N., Araujo, J. J., & Johnson, R.D. (2019, November). ALER Prospective
Authors and Reviewers Session. Session presented at the Association of Literacy Educators
and Researchers Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
Tejeda-Delgado, M.C., & Johnson, R.D. (2019, September). Field Experiences Coaching Model.
We Teach Texas: Nodes of Excellence Event, TAMU System and We Teach Texas,
Corpus Christi, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, June). Purposeful Play for Early Childhood Phonological Awareness. Session
presented at the SEADling Early Childhood Summer Conference, San Antonio ISD and
Teacher Created Materials, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, June). Managing an Early Childhood Classroom. Session presented at the
SEADling Early Childhood Summer Conference, San Antonio ISD and Teacher Created
Materials, San Antonio, TX.
McCollough, C., Bruun, C.F., Tejeda-Delgado, M. D. C., & Johnson, R.D. (2019, May). STEM
INSPIRES: Infusing Social Programs in Residential Education Scholars. Session presented
at the Summer Institute on Community-Engaged Teacher Preparation, Ball State University
Summer Alliance Conference, Muncie, IN.
Moore, K., Tejeda-Delgado, M. D. C., Johnson, R.D., & Bruun, C. F. (2019, April). Grow Your
Own Launch. Revitalizing Professional Practice. School and University Partnership
Conference for Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Johnson, R.D., Araujo, J., Cossa, N., & Babino, A. (2018, November). ALER Prospective Authors
and Reviewers Session. Session presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and
Researchers Conference, Louisville, KY.
Johnson, R.D., Staples, M., Hughes, M.V., Reinhardt, K.S., & Smith, V.G. (2018, August).
Supporting Teacher Candidates during their Field Experience. Session presented at the
West Oso ISD Teaching & Learning Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2018, February). The assessment of ALL learners: One professor’s journey in a
flipped university classroom. Session presented at the Texas Association of Literacy
Educators annual conference, Amarillo, TX.
Johnson, R. D., Araujo, J., & Cossa, N. (2017, November). Meet the ALER editors: Mentoring
aspiring authors and recruiting potential reviewers. Session presented at the Association
of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Tejeda-Delgado, C., Johnson, R.D., & Staples, M. (2017, August). Promising practices of a
field-based mentoring and coaching program. Session presented at the West Oso ISD
Teaching & Learning Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
Bryars, L., Pletcher, B. C., & Johnson, R.D. (2017, March). Fourth graders can share the pen,
too: Bringing interactive writing to the intermediate grades. Session presented at the
School-University Partnership Conference for Education, Corpus Christi, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Sharp, L., Araujo, J., Cossa, N., & Vasinda, S. (2016, November). Meet the ALER
editors: Mentoring aspiring authors and recruiting potential reviewers. Session presented
at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference Panel Discussant. (2016,
November). Reading room and legislative & social issues committees co-sponsored
coffee chat: Every Student Succeeds Act, CAEP, and what they mean for literacy
educators. Myrtle Beach, SC.
Texas A&M University Chancellor’s Summit. (2016, September). School-University Partnerships. TAMUCC COEHD Group Presentation. San Antonio, TX.
Johnson, R.D. & Robertson, P.M. (2016, August). Cultivating diversity. Barrio Writers
Creative Writing Workshop, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Garcia Cultural
Arts Center, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Vasinda, S, Johnson, R.D., Szabo, S., Roberts, S., Zygouris-Coe, V., Kelley, M., & Read, S. (2015,
November). ALER prospective authors and reviewers session. Session presented at the
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, Costa Mesa, CA.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, February). Making an impression: Leaving your mark at SFA and beyond. Chi
Omega Sorority, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
OTHER SCHOLARLY and CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Johnson, R.D. (2019). Contributing Author: Fiction Readers. Teacher Created Materials.
Johnson, R.D. (2019). Contributing Speaker: Dialogue for Abydos Literacy Trainees Submitting
Summaries and Reflections. Podcast. https://twitter.com/Martinez_FTE/status/1117513187677614080
Johnson, R.D. (2019). Co-Facilitator: Marching Forth to Address Problems of Practice. Inaugural
#clinicaledfellows Twitter Chat.
https://twitter.com/hashtag/clinicaledfellows?src=hashtag_click
Johnson, R.D. (2018). Contributing Editor: Writing Activities. In Reyes Ramirez (Ed.),
Barrio Writers (9th ed.). SFA Press.
Johnson, R.D. (2017). Contributing Author: Exploring Reading Best Practices Guide.
Teacher Created Materials.
Johnson, R.D. (2017). Contributing Editor: Writing Activities. In Sarah Rafael Garcia (Ed.),
Barrio Writers (8th ed.). SFA Press.
Johnson, R.D. (2011-2012). Member of the Research Testing Team for Teacher Language
Simulation Training on Head Start Preschoolers’ Language Development. Lead
Researchers: Jannah Nerren & Hope E. Wilson. Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX. in conjunction with Head Start Programs in Houston, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2002-2006). Member of the Research and Data Analysis Team for Longitudinal
Study. Palmer-Wolf, D., Branson, J., & Denson, K. (2005). More Than Measuring:
Program Evaluation as an Opportunity for Building the Capacity of Communities. Dallas
Arts Partners/Big Thought, Dallas, TX.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS:
Johnson, R.D. (2020, January). Early Literacy for Kindergarten. Professional Development ~
United ISD and Teacher Created Materials, Laredo, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2020, January). A Deeper Dive into RTI (Response to Intervention). Professional
Development ~ Gosnell ISD and Teacher Created Materials, Gosnell, AR.
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Johnson, R.D. (2020, January). Academic Vocabulary in the Content Areas. Professional
Development ~ Gosnell ISD and Teacher Created Materials, Gosnell, AR.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, October). Road to the New ELAR TEKS. Professional Development ~ El Paso
ISD and Teacher Created Materials, El Paso, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, September). Connecting Abydos PRO, Focal Texts, and the Writing Process
to the New ELAR TEKS. Professional Development ~ Edcouch-Elsa ISD and Abydos
Literacy Learning, Edcouch, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, August). Updates and the Application of the New ELAR and SLAR TEKS.
Professional Development ~ Ector County ISD and Teacher Created Materials, Odessa,
TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, August). Success in the PreK Wonderland. Professional Development ~ Los
Fresnos CISD, Los Fresnos, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, July). Incorporating Leveled Texts into the New ELAR TEKS. Professional
Development ~ Ysleta ISD and Teacher Created Materials, El Paso, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, June). Rising 3rd Grade - Summer School Teacher Training. Professional
Development ~ Miami-Dade School District and Teacher Created Materials, Miami, FL.
Johnson, R.D. (2019, June). Readers/Writers Workshop with the New ELAR TEKS Updates.
Professional Development ~ Shaw Elementary, Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2017, April). Two-day AbydosPRO writing training. Professional Development ~
Gilmer Independent School District, Gilmer, TX.
Johnson, R.D. & Aufill, J. E. (2016, July). Three-week writing institute. Professional
Development ~ Bryan Independent School District, Bryan, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2016, February). Engaging students in the writing process during the field-based
semester. Professional Development ~ Department of Teacher Education ~ Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
Johnson, R.D. & Lawrence, R. (2014, August). Reading week. Professional Development
~ Dickinson Independent School District, Dickinson, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Cross, V., & Green, J. (2014, July). Three-week writing institute.
Professional Development ~ Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Jackson, L., & Austin, T. (2014, June). Three-week writing institute.
Professional Development ~ Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, April). Prewriting strategies. Professional Development ~ Raguet Elementary
School, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, March). Writing workshop. Professional Development ~ Raguet Elementary
School, Nacogdoches Independent School District, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, March). Writing across content areas. Professional Development ~ Brooks
Quinn Jones Elementary, Nacogdoches Independent School District, Nacogdoches, TX.
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Johnson, R.D. (2014, February). 2nd and 4th grade writing workshop implementation. Professional
Development ~ Thomas J. Rusk Elementary School, Nacogdoches Independent School
District, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, February). Expository writing with English Language Learners. Professional
Development ~ Nettie Marshall Elementary School, Nacogdoches Independent School
District, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, February). Revising strategies for the English Language Learner.
Professional Development ~ Nettie Marshall Elementary School, Nacogdoches
Independent School District, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, January). The writing process and writing workshop implementation.
Professional Development ~ Thomas J. Rusk Elementary School, Nacogdoches
Independent School District, Nacogdoches, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, January). Active reading strategies and guided reading implementation.
Professional Development ~ West Sabine Elementary School, West Sabine Independent
School District, Pineland, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2014, January). Active reading strategies in the college classroom. Professional
Development ~ Collin County Community College, Plano, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, December). Increasing writing with English Language Learners. Professional
Development ~ Kurth Primary School, Lufkin Independent School District, Lufkin, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, November). Thinking and writing across the curriculum. Professional
Development ~ Dunbar Primary School, Lufkin Independent School District, Lufkin,
TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2013, October). Student journaling and English Language Learners.
Professional Development ~ Brookhollow Elementary School, Lufkin Independent School
District, Lufkin, TX.
Johnson, R.D. & Stufft, C.J. (2013, July). PreK – 8th grade reading academies.
Professional Development ~ West Sabine Independent School District, Pineland, TX.
Johnson, R.D. & McConn, M. (2013, June). Three-week writing institute.
Professional Development ~ Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2010, July). Authentic strategies for test taking. Professional Development
~ Lovejoy Independent School District, Lucas, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2010, July). Integrating grammar in the writing workshop. Professional
Development ~ Lovejoy Independent School District, Lucas, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2010, July). The daily 5 and C.A.F.E. Professional Development ~ Lovejoy
Independent School District, Lucas, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2010, June). The daily 5 and C.A.F.E. Professional Development ~ Allen
Independent School District, Allen, TX.
Johnson, R.D., Spahr, A., & Williams, K. (2009, 2010). Reading week. Professional Development ~
Allen Independent School District, Allen, TX.
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Johnson, R.D. (2008, January). Time to write: Engaging students in the writing process and
creating life-long learners. Professional Development ~ Mt. Pleasant Head Start,
Mt. Pleasant, TX.
Johnson, R.D. & Weeks, R. (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006). Three-week writing institute.
Professional Development ~ Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX.
Johnson, R.D. (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006). Gems of genre. Professional Development ~
Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX.
Johnson, R. D. & Woodson, B. (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006). Goodbye round robin reading.
Professional Development ~ Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX.
Johnson, R. D. & Brotherton, A. (2005, July). Three-week writing institute. Professional
Development ~ Baytown Independent School District, Baytown, TX.
Shurtleff, K. & Johnson, R. D. (2005, June). Three-week writing institute. Professional
Development ~ Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX.
Johnson, R. D. & Smith, J. (2002, 2003, 2004). Three-week writing institute. Professional
Development ~ Melissa Independent School District, Melissa, TX.
Johnson, R. D., Devoll, R. & Shirey, K. (2001, 2002, 2003). Texas Reading Academy.
Professional Development ~ Region X for the Texas Education Agency, Mesquite, TX.
SERVICE:
International/National
Chapter Reviewer, IGI Global, 2020-present
Vice President, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, 2019-present
Journal Article Reviewer, Journal of Teacher Education, 2019-present
Member, Clinical Fellows Symposium Committee, Association of Teacher Educators/National
Association of Professional Development Schools, 2018-present
Member, Policy and External Relations Committee, National Association of Professional
Development Schools, 2017-present
Editor, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Yearbook, 2014-present
Co-Chair, Reading Room & Exhibits Committee, Association of Literacy Educators and
Researchers, 2014-present
Member, Publications Committee, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, 2014-
present
Conference Proposal Reviewer, International Reading Association, 2014-present
Journal Article Reviewer, International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 2013-
present
Member, Conference Program Committee, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, 2012-
present
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, 2012-present
Board of Directors, Abydos Learning International, 2002-present
Co-Chair, Clinical Fellows Symposium Committee, Association of Teacher Educators/National
Association for Professional Development Schools, 2019
Reviewer, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Ten-Year Retrospective, 2019
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Member, California Clinical Fellows Pilot Project Committee, National Association of Professional
Development Schools, 2018-2019
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Literacy Research Association, 2013-2015
Conference Proposal Reviewer, American Educational Research Association, Division C -
Learning and Instruction, SIG - Mentorship and Mentoring Practices, and SIG - Writing and
Literacies, 2013
Discussant, Division K New Faculty Preconference Seminar, American Educational Research
Association, San Francisco, CA, 2013
Session Chair, Literacy Research Association Conference, Dallas, TX, 2013
Proposal Reviewer, National Reading Conference, 2007
Advisory Board, R&E Journal, a peer reviewed journal published by Abydos Learning, 2003-2008
State/Regional
Past-President, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2017-2018
Chair, Awards Committee, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2017-2018
President, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2016-2017
Co-Chair, Conference Committee, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2016-2017
Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2016-
2017
Table Discussant, Literacy Summit, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2016
President-Elect, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2015-2016
Member, Bylaws Committee, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2014-2018
Member, Executive Committee, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2014-2018
Director, Membership Development Committee, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE),
2014-2016
Member, Conference Committee, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2014-2016
Vice-President, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), 2014-2015
Peer Reviewer, Texas Journal of Literacy Education, a refereed journal of the Texas Association
for Literacy Education (TALE), 2013-2015
Proposal Reviewer, Texas Association for Literacy Education (TALE) annual conference, 2013-
2015
Appointed Member, Texas Education Agency TAKS Study Guide Committee, 2003-2004
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas
Member, Undergraduate Council, 2019-present
Member, Black History Month Committee, 2019-present
Member, Core Curriculum Committee, 2018-present
Member, University Teacher Education Council (UTEC), 2016-present
Volunteer, High Achiever Phone Calls/Recruitment, 2017
Faculty Rater, Assessment Scoring Sessions for Instructional Effectiveness, 2016, 2017
Member, Student Hearing and Appellate Board, 2015-2018
Faculty Co-Advisor, Student Reading Council, 2015-2018
Faculty Mentor, First Scholars' Academy, 2015-2016
College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Member, Learning Innovations Going Higher Team (LIGHT) Committee, 2020-present
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Chapter Reviewer, Consortium for Educational Development, Evaluation, and Research (CEDER)
Yearbook, 2020-present
Member, College Curriculum Committee (CCC), 2019-present
Member, edTPA Task Force and Pilot Study Field Supervisor, 2019-present
Member, Teacher Educator Preparation Advisory Committee (HUDDLE), 2016-present
Participant, Spring Diploma Drive-Thru Parade, 2020
Member, Assessment Coordinator Search Committee, 2019
Member, TPI-US Task Force, 2019
Member, Portfolium Task Force, 2018-2019
Member, Across Colleges Curriculum Alignment Committee (ACCAC), 2017-2018
Member, TEA Curriculum Audit Committee, 2016-2018
Co-Chair, Dean’s Committee for COEHD Combined-Degree Programs, 2016
Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Sciences (formerly Teacher Education),
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Member, CILS Leadership Team, 2018-present
Member and Proposal Reviewer, School-University Partnership Conference for Education
(SUPCE), 2016-present
Interviewer, Educator Preparation Program Admission Interviews, 2015-present
Member, Student Concerns Task Force, 2018-2019
Chair, Educator Preparation Program Admission Interview Task Force, 2018-2019
Co-Chair, Islander Launch Committee, 2018-2019
Member, Website Task Force, 2017-2019
Co-Chair, Marketing and Promotion Committee, 2017-2019
Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor, Science or Math Education, 2017
Report Writer, EC-6 Generalist/4-8 Math WEAVE, 2016-2019
Member, BSIS Stem 4+1/EC-6 Delivery System Curriculum Development Committee,
2016-2019
Member, Award and Scholarship Committee, 2016-2018
Chair, Clinical Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Search Committee, 2016-2017
Co-Chair, BSIS Program Evaluation and Self-Study Committee, 2016-2017
Representative, Island Days, Fall 2015
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
Co-Chair, New Faculty Orientation Committee, 2014-2015
Member, Faculty Senate, Elementary Education Representative, 2014-2015
Subcommittee: Academic Affairs, 2014-2015
Member, Policy Committee, 2014-2015
Member, Service Learning Advisory Board, 2014-2015
Member, University Strategic Planning Task Force, 2014-2015
Member, New Faculty Orientation Committee, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2012-2015
James I. Perkins College of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University
Member, Search Committee for Grant Coordinator, CONFIANZA (Creating Ongoing
Networks for Implementation of Activities and Norms with Zealous Advocacy for English
Language Learners), 2014
Faculty Advisor and Sponsor, Shelby Post, Finalist, Undergraduate Research Conference, 2014
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Transportation Team, NCATE Accreditation Visit, 2014
Partner Site Team Director, NCATE Accreditation Visit, 2014
Faculty Advisor and Sponsor, Cinnamon McKey and Jillian Wilson, Student Finalists,
Undergraduate Research Conference, 2013
Chair, Service Learning Committee, 2012-2015
ESL Data Coach, CONFIANZA (Creating Ongoing Networks for Implementation of Activities and
Norms with Zealous Advocacy for English Language Learners) Grant, 2012-2013
Faculty Advisor, Texas State Teachers Association-Student Program, 2011-2015
Department of Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University
Course Director/Developer, ECH 350 Field Experience I, 2014-2015
Member, Syllabus Review Committee, 2014-2015
Member, Book Study Group, The Critical Pedagogy Reader, 2014
Course Director/Developer, RDG 415 Language & Literacy III, 2013-2015
Member, Search Committee: Reading Professor, 2013
Member, Book Study Group, English Language Learners, 2013
Member, Honors Committee, 2012-2015
Member, Life-long Learning Conference Committee, 2012-2015
Member and Site Coordinator, Project LEAD (Leaders in Education Assisting the District)
Committee, 2012-2015
Member, Small Group Curriculum Revision Committee (EC-6, ECH, MLG, and RDG Programs),
2012-2015 Member, Book Study Group, Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom, 2012
Member, Large Group Curriculum Revision Committee (EC-6, ECH, MLG, and RDG Programs),
2012
Member, EC-6 Elementary Education Program Committee, 2011-2015
Member, EC-6 Practicum 1 Site Coordinator Program Committee, 2011-2015
Member, Reading - Graduate Program Committee, 2011-2015
Member, Reading - Undergraduate Program Committee, 2011-2015
Member, Middle Level (Grades 4-8) Program Committee, 2011-2012
Member, Academic Advisor, 2010-2015
Member, Showcase Saturday Recruitment Committee, 2010-2014
Community/Local
Coordinator, Kids Unlimited, Church Unlimited Rockport-Fulton, 2019-present
Member, Campus Advisory Team, Oak Park Elementary School, CCISD, 2017-present
Program Coordinator, TAMU-CC Barrio Writers Creative Writing Program and Workshop, 2016-
present
Member, Advisory Council, Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center, 2016-present
Participant, Corpus Christi Fish for Life and West Oso ISD Back to School Shopping Event, 2019
Volunteer, Valero Energy, Coastal Bend Community Foundation, & Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi Regional Science Fair, 2016
Judge, Elementary UIL Music-Memory, Ready-Writing, and Storytelling, Nacogdoches
Independent School District, 2014
Vice-President of Fundraising, University Women’s Club, 2013-2014
Judge, UIL Elementary Ready-Writing, Nacogdoches Independent School District, 2013
Vice-President of Programs, University Women’s Club, 2012-2013
Task Force Member, Literacy Think Tank, Nacogdoches Independent School District, 2012
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Member, Research Project Testing Team, Impact of Teacher Language Stimulation Training on
Head Start Preschoolers’ Language Development, 2011-2012
Member, Nacogdoches Independent School District Curriculum Audit Committee, 2011-2012
Vice-President Elect of Fundraising, University Women’s Club, 2011-2012
Judge and Team Manager, Destination Imagination, Mesquite ISD, 2006-2007
COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE:
edTPA Community of Practice, Educate Texas. 2019-present
Decolonizing the Syllabus and Teaching for the HSI Mission, Center for Faculty Excellence,
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. 2020
Professional Development Schools (PDS) Virtual Summer Reading Retreat, Association of
Teacher Educators, 2020
Open Educational Resources (OER) Course Redesign, Center for Faculty Excellence, Texas
A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2018-2019
Digital Accessibility & Inclusive Instruction, Office of Distance Education and Learning
Technologies (ODELT), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. 2019-2020
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Center for Faculty Excellence, Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi, 2016-2017
Project Grad 2016 Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies (ODELT)
Certification Funding, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2016-2017
CONFIANZA (Creating Ongoing Networks for Implementation of Activities and Norms with
Zealous Advocacy for English Language Learners) Faculty Learning Community, Stephen F.
Austin State University, 2014-2015
Faculty Learning Community (FLC-VIII: Field-Based Learning), Stephen F. Austin State
University, 2014-2015
Faculty Learning Community (FLC-IV: Field-Based Learning), Stephen F. Austin State
University, 2012-2013
DISTINCTIONS, HONORS, AND AWARDS:
Selected as a Clinical Practice Fellow, Association of Teacher Educators/National Association for
Professional Development Schools, 2017-present
Judy Richardson Literacy as a Living Legacy Award, Association of Literacy Educators and
Researchers, 2018
Sue German Teaching Excellence Award, Abydos Learning International, 2018, 2007
Selected by Mesquite ISD to be interviewed for a special alumni project titled My Dream, My
Future: Dr. Robin Johnson, Mesquite ISD YouTube Channel, February 2015
Honorable Mention and Outstanding Service Learning Applicant for the Perkins College of
Education, Stephen F. Austin State University Service Learning Advisory Board, 2014
Readers' Choice Teacher of the Year, Mesquite News, Mesquite, TX, 1998
TAMU-CC MEDIA (Related to Service and Teaching):
Coaching Model Sets New Teachers Up for Success. Guerrero, R. (To Be Published Fall 2020).
Photos: https://photos.tamucc.edu/Events/Events-By-Year/2020/020520-CoEHD-Field-Experience-
Coaching-Model/
Little Free Library Animoto Clip. (2020). https://animoto.com/play/FfqiaWSAbS2xktlWeejpbg
Youth Islander Alumnus Kyle Brown Earns District-Wide Rookie Teacher Award. Guerrero, R., &
Buttler, L. (2020).
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https://tamucc.edu/news/2020/06/alumnus-kyle-brown-education-award.html#.XztguuhKj4c
Island University Empowers Educators with Nodes of Excellence. Santos, O. (2019).
https://tamucc.edu/news/2019/09/092619-nodes-of-excellence-empowers-island-university-
educators.html#.Xztg3-hKj4c
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, West Oso ISD partnership awarded $220,000. Buttler, L. (2019).
https://www.tamucc.edu/news/2019/02/021919_we_teach_texas.html#.XztmYuhKj4c
Barrio Writers: Our Voice is Our Weapon. Buttler, L. (2018).
https://www.tamucc.edu/news/2018/08/082418_Barrio_Writers_2018.html#.XzthK-hKj4c
A&M-Corpus Christi Graduate Meets Service Dog, Discovers Passion for Teaching. (2017).
https://www.tamucc.edu/news/2017/12/121217%20OG%20Taylor%20and%20Skittles.html#.Xzth9-
hKj4c
Youth Find Their Voices Through Barrio Writers Program Hosted by the Island University. (2017).
https://www.tamucc.edu/news/2017/08/082317%20Barrio%20Writers%20.html#.Xzt7uehKj4d
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National Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS)
Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER)
Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
International Literacy Association (ILA)
Professors of Literacy and Teacher Education (PLTE), SIG of the ILA
Texas Association for Literacy Education (TALE)
Texas Association for Teacher Educators (TxATE)
