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DR. RACHEL J. BOITUNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-GREENSBORO * DEPARTMENT of HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES * PHONE 336-334-3411 * E-MAIL: rjboit@uncg.edu EDUCATIONUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst, Massachusetts Ed.D in Child and Family Studies, 2010Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies A Comparison Study on the Effects of a Teacher Modified and the Standardized Dialogic Reading Programs on Early Literacy Outcomes of Preschool Children from Low Income Communities. University of Massachusetts-Amherst, MassachusettsMaster of Education in Child Study and Early Education, 2005 Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education, 1999 Kindergarten Teacher Training Programs, Nairobi, Kenya.Diploma Certificate in Child Development, 1992RESEARCH EXPERIENCEPUBLICATIONSStudents are marked with * Boit, R. J. (2020). Navigating the process of building parent-teacher partnerships: Experiences of early childhood pre-service teachers. Journal of Childhood, Education & Society, 1(2)167-181. DOI:10.37291/2717638X.20201238Boit, R., *Barnes, A., *Conlin, D., & Hestenes, L. (2020). Voices of refugee mothers: Navigating the complexities of supporting their preschool children’s literacy development. Early Childhood Education Journal. Published online: https:/10.1007/s10643-020-01028-6Boit, R., *Conlin, D., *Barnes, A., & Hestenes, L. (2020). Supporting Refugee Preschooler’s Early Learning: Combined Capitals and Strengths of Refugee Families, an agency and a community preschool program. The Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies. Boit, R., *Barnes, A. *Conlin, D., & Hestenes, L. (2020). Navigating the complexities of literacy Support for refugee mothers and their preschool children. Early Childhood Education Journal. Advance online publication. doi:10.1007/s10643-020-01028-6Ruto-Korir, R., Jepkemboi, G. & Boit, R. (2020). Sustainability of early childhood education in Kenya: Where are we now at the close of the MDG’S? Kenya Studies Review, 8(1)42-55Ford, B., Vakil, S. and Boit, R. (2016). Family engagement within inclusive settings. In Bakken, J. & Obiakor, F. (Eds.), General and special education inclusion in an age of change: Roles of professionals involved. Advances in Special Education,32, 75-98.Maguth, B., Boit, R., Muenz, L. and Smith, F. (2016). Grappling with death and loss through children’s literature in the social studies. The Journal of Social Studies Research and Practice, 10(3), 80-87. Vakil S., Welton E., Kline L. & Boit, R (2012). “Addressing the needs of young children with Asperger’s Disorder in the inclusive classroom.” The Ohio Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 25(1)Boit, R. (2013). Revisiting Dialogic Reading (DR): Strategies to enhance young children’s early literacy skills. The International Interdisciplinary Journal of Education, Vol. 2(10)Sullivan F. R., Hamilton C. E., Boit, R. J., Deschamps, A. D., Sindelar, T., Ramos, G. E., Randall, A., Wilson N., & Zhu Y. (2010). Representational guidance and student engagement: Examining the relationship of representational design to collaborative problem solving in three chat environments. Educational Technology Research and Development. ETRD-461 R1. Revise & Resubmit*Barnes, A., Boit, R., *Conlin, D., Hestenes, L. (2020). Engaging in interactive book reading: Experiences of refugee mother-child dyads. Submitted to Early Childhood Education JournalManuscripts in Preparation:Boit, R., *Barnes, A., *Birabwa, J., *Bayer, S., *Conlin, D., *Mckoy M. & Hestenes, L. Reflections from Refugees’ Family Transitions: The Influence of Language, Community, and Cultural BackgroundBoit, R., *Barnes, A., *Bayer, S., *Birabwa, J., *Conlin, D., *Mckoy M. & Hestenes, L. Learning Together Over Time: Shared Book Reading Experiences with Burmese Refugee FamiliesColeman, H., Boit, R., *Ricks, T., *Aal-Anubia, J., Hestenes, L., LaParo, C. The Benefits and Challenges to Team Teaching in an Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Program. To be submitted to the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher EducationBoit, R. The literacy journey for children in a low-income community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. To be submitted to The Journal of Teaching and Teacher EducationBoit, R. Writing children’s picture books: Stories of pre-service teachers immersed in a semester-long writing experience. To be submitted to The Teaching Educator JournalGRANTS AND AWARDSExternal Grants for ResearchDionne, B., Boit, R, Roughton, L., Thompson, L., Lewis, L. & Swavely, S. (2019). Partnership for Children of Guilford County. Amount Requested, $10,000 (Funded)Roughton, L., Boit, R., Hestenes, L. & Thompson, L. (2018). United Way of Greater Greensboro. Amount Requested, $117,774 (not funded).Boit, R., & Hestenes, L. (2018). Sociological Initiatives Foundation. Amount Requested $20,000 (not funded).Internal GrantsBoit, R. (2019). Teachers and Parents use of Shared Book Reading with Preschoolers in a Multilingual Setting. Amount Requested, $4,356 (Funded)Boit, R. (2019). UNCG Scholar’s Travel Fund. Office of Research and Economic Development. Amount Requested, $500 (Funded).Boit, R., & Hestenes, L. (2018). Teachers and parents use of shared book reading with preschoolers in a multilingual setting. Amount Requested, $10,000 (Funded).Boit, R. & Hestenes, L. (2017). Supporting literacy development among young children in a multilingual setting. Amount Requested, $3000 (Not Funded)Boit, R. (2017). A pilot project on teachers and parents use of shared book eading with preschoolers in multilingual settings. Faculty First Summer Scholarship Support Award, UNCG. Amount requested, $5000 (Funded)Boit, R. (2017). Gender and early childhood literacy development: The involvement of teachers and parents in gender awareness and negating literacy stereotypes. Research Grant External (Kohler Fund), UNCG. Amount requested, $1000 (Funded)Boit, R. (2017). Teachers and parents utilize the strategies of dialogic reading to enhance literacy development among preschoolers in low SES communities. New Faculty Research Grant, UNCG. Amount requested, $5000 (Not Funded)Prior to joining UNC Greensboro.Boit, R. (2015). Writing workshop: Children writing for children. NEA Foundation. Amount requested, $5000 (Not Funded)Boit, R. (2015). Service-learning mini-grant. Knight Foundation through the University of Akron. Amount requested, $1000 (Funded)Boit, R. (2015). Using dialogic reading to enhance literacy development among preschoolers living in single-parent families in low SES communities. Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Amount requested, $500 (Funded)Boit, R. (2014). Using dialogic reading to enhance literacy development among preschoolers. Ohio Children’s Foundation. Amount requested $3,000. (Not Funded)Boit, R. (2013). Using the dialogic reading program to enhance literacy development among families living in low SES communities. Faculty Research Grant, University of Akron. Amount requested, $10, 000. (Not Funded)Boit, R. (2014). Carnegie African Diaspora Program by Carnegie Foundation. Amount was to be determined if considered. (Not Funded)Kent State, Miami University & University of Akron (2011-2012). Internationalizing Teacher Education project. Longview Foundation (Funded)Early Childhood Graduate Student Fund Scholarship (2008). Amount $500 (Funded). Awarded by the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONSInternational RefereedRuto-Korir, R., Jepkemboi, G., Boit, R., & Bakuza, F. (2017, November). Sustainability of early childhood education in Kenya: Where are we now at the close of the MDG’S? Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Early Childhood Development. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Boit, R. (2013, November). The reality of parent, teacher and community partnerships in Kenya’s early childhood programs. Presented at the Reconceptionalizing Early Childhood Education (RECE) International conference. Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya.Boit, R. (2013, April). Examining parent involvement and student achievement in early childhood settings in Kenya. Presented at the ACEI’s Institute for Global Education Diplomacy. Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Boit, R. (2012, March). Ending childhood illiteracy: Not fighting it. Presented at the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Conference. Washington DC National RefereedBoit, R., *Barnes, A., *Bayer, S., *Conlin, D., Hestenes, L. & *Birabwa, J. (Poster Accepted March 2020). Hearing their voices: How conversations with refugee mothers shed light on current family educational experiences in shaping their young children’s learning and well-being. Poster submission accepted to the NRCEC conference. Arlington, VA. June 22-24. Boit, R., *Barnes, A., *Conlin, D., & Hestenes, L. (2019, March). Promoting Literacy Among Newly Arrived Refugee Preschoolers Through the Lens of Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory. Presented at the Society for Research in Child Development conference, Baltimore, MD.Boit, R., *Conlin, D., *Barnes, A., & Hestenes, L. (2018, November). Refugee families and preschool programs: Combined Community Cultural Wealth. Presented at National Council on Family Relations conference, San Diego, CA. Boit, R., *Barnes, A., *Conlin, D., & Hestenes, L. (2018, November). Navigating the complexities of literacy upport for refugee mothers and their preschool children. Presented at National Council on Family Relations conference, San Diego, CA. Boit, R. (2017, September). The literacy journey for children in a low-income community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Presented at the Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) conference. Atlanta, GA.Boit, R. (2017, April). Writing children’s picture books: Stories of pre-service teachers immersed in a semester-long writing experience. Presented at the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Bi-Annual Conference, Austin, TX. Boit, R. (2016, September). Pre-service teachers’ engagement in service-learning: A book writing project benefits young children in Kenya and the USA. Presented at the Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) conference. Atlanta, GA.Boit, R. (2014, November). Are our children literate? A Look at literacy among children in Kenya. Presented at a session conducted by OMEP-USA (a World Organization for Early Childhood Education). Hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.Boit, R. (2012, February). Engaging pre-service teachers in building school, family and community partnerships. REACH Black Leadership Summit, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Boit, R. (2010, June). Dialogic reading: Guidelines that early childhood teachers can use to enrich children’s language experiences through interactive reading techniques. A workshop conducted at the Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) Early Literacy Conference, Westfield State College. Westfield, MA. Boit, R. (2008, June). Early literacy interventions in low-income community preschools. Poster presented at the School of Education’s Centennial Marathon, University of Massachusetts. Amherst, MA. Boit, R. (2007, April). Supporting literacy development among young children: A focus on Immigrant families. Paper presented at the New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) Cape Cod, MA. Boit, R. (2006, April). Early literacy development among preschoolers from low-income communities. Poster presented at the New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO). Portsmouth, NH. State/Local RefereedBoit, R., Hemphill M., Kniffen, L. & Rinker J. (2019, February). Building?Capacity?for?Community?Engagement through Faculty-Led Learning Communities. UNC Greensboro, NCBoit, R. (2013, June). Engaging teachers in building school, family and community partnerships. Presented at The Center for Urban and Higher Education’s Summer Institute. Akron, Ohio.Boit, R. (2012, September). Alleviating literacy difficulties in early childhood: A look at the literacy situation among children in Kenya. Presented at the Kenya Scholars and Studies Association conference. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Invited PresentationsBoit, R. (2019, January). Spring 2019 Academic Ceremony of Excellence. Keynote Speaker. UNC Greensboro, NCBoit, R. (2017, October). Learning about learning: A Teacher’s on -the -ground experience in a global setting. Guest Lecture, Honors College, UNCG.Boit, R. (2017, July). Your dissertation journeys. A workshop held for graduate students at Aga Khan University- Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (AKU-IED, EA), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Boit, R. (2014, June). Kenya’s Kalenjin community raising Third Culture Kids (TCK) in the USA. Gotabgaa Conference, Kansas City. TEACHING EXPERIENCEUniversity of North Carolina Greensboro, NC Introduction to Birth through Kindergarten Education and Programs (Undergraduate)Preschool – Kindergarten Learning in Inclusive Settings (Graduate)Families and Children in Global Perspectives (Undergraduate)Preschool: Development, Learning and Curriculum (Undergraduate)Issues in Parenting (Undergraduate)University of Akron, Ohio (undergraduate courses)Advanced Early Childhood CurriculumChild, Family and Community Developmental Writing in Early ChildhoodUnderstanding Literacy Development and Phonics Student Teaching Supervision University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Massachusetts (undergraduate courses)Child Development . Principals and Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts University Supervisor Collaborative Teacher Education Program (CTEP) Pre-practicum Supervisor for Minor in Education INTERNATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCEShilida Teacher Training College, Nairobi, Kenya (1998-1999)Taught Certificate courses for in-service teacher trainers Child Development Social Psychology K-3 Public School Experience, Nairobi, KenyaRiara School (2000-2003), First grade teacherMakini School (1995-1997), First grade teacherAga Khan Nursery School (1992-1994), Kindergarten TeacherAwards and RecognitionsInstitute for Community and Economic Engagement (ICEE) Faculty Fellow, UNCG, 2020Nominee for the HHS Community Engaged Scholarship Award, UNCG, March 2019Nominee for the HHS Community Engaged Scholarship Award, UNCG, March 2018Institute for Community and Economic Engagement (ICEE) Faculty Fellow, UNCG, 2018 Mention, UNCG Research Magazine, Fall 2017 & Spring 2018 publications Faculty Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, UNCG, 2017 Faculty of the Month, Housing and Residence Life, UNCG, October 2017, November 2017Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, 2017 Ford Foundation International Fellowship, 2003-2005Certificate of Participation, Leadership for Social Justice- 2004 Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program/School for International Training, Vermont Teacher of the Year Awards – 2000, 2001 & 2002Recognized for excellence in teaching/instruction and training methodologies, Riara Group of Schools, Nairobi, Kenya. DevelopmentFaculty Success Program: National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Online, Summer 2019Workshop: Classroom Gaming workshop and Demo. UTLC - UNC – Greensboro, March 2019Colloquium: A socio-ecocultural exploration of the role of Latinx youth in family food practices. HDFS, UNC Greensboro, March 2019Workshop: Fulbright Faculty/Staff information session. UNCG - International Programs. February 2018Workshop: Team Teaching: Professional Development. UTLC, UNCG January 2019Workshop: Scholars Strategy Network. Raleigh, December 2018Networking: Community-Engaged Scholar Gathering, UNCG - The Institute for Community and Economic Engagement in partnership with the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement. UNCG, October 2018.Webinar: Addressing the Intergenerational Mental Health Needs of Refugee Families with Young Children, Migration Policy Institute (MPI). September munity Engaged Summer Institute, Michigan State University, June 2018Intercultural Development Inventory training, UNC G, July 2018Wise Conference. Workshop on Intercultural Skills Enhancement, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, February 8th & 9th, 2018Webinar: Choosing the most promising early literacy interventions. NC Early Childhood Foundation. Presented by Munro Richardson, February 22, 2018Webinar: High Impact Practices: Models of Global Learning. Presented by the Global Engagement Office, UNCG, September 13, 2017.Presentation: Developing service-learning courses, by Lauren Cunningham, UNCG September 22, 2017Community Engaged workshop by Emily Janke, UNCG, September 28, 2017Lecture Series: Garifunas in the African Diaspora, by Dr. Nodia Mena. Honors College, UNCG, September 11, 2017.PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Reviewer for the Vira Kivett Outstanding Publication Award, HDFS. Reviewed manuscripts from three HDFS participants who applied for the award (April 2017).Committee for Outstanding Dissertation (December 2016) Campus Interview Day (February 2017, 2018 & 2019)Journal Article Reviewer Journal of Early Childhood Teacher EducationEarly Education and Development (EE&D)University of North Carolina, GreensboroHDFS DepartmentMember, B-K Diversity & Inclusion committee 1/2018 - presentMember, B-K Outreach Ad Hoc committee 9/2017-presentMember, BKISED Graduate Committee 9/2016-present Member, Interdisciplinary Birth through Kindergarten Undergraduate Committee 9/2016‐presentMember, B-K research committee 9/2016-present Division of Student AffairsFaculty Advisor, African Student Union 1/2018 - presentStudent Rights & Responsibilities, Panelist 9/2017 - presentFaculty in Residence, Housing & Residence Life 5/2017- 2020PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONSSociety for Research in Child Development (SRCD) MemberNational Council on Family Relations MemberInternational Literacy Association (ILA) MemberNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) MemberNC AEYC Affiliate MemberKenya Studies and Scholars Association (KESSA) Regional Representative University of Akron, College of EducationProfessional Education Council (PEC), Member 9/2010 - 2016University of AkronExecutive Committee Member 2014 - 2016Diversity Committee, Chair 2014 - 2016Diversity Committee Member 9/2013 to 8/2014 Student Teaching Committee 9/2013 - 2016Ad Hoc Committee, Chair 1/2011 to 2/2013I chaired an Ad Hoc Committee formed to look into developing a Minor in Education within the College of Education as well as look into issues concerning admission of undergraduate students into the college.One World Academy (Exploration)CAEP standards committeeFaculty Member ResponsibilitiesCollege council meetingsDepartment of Curricular and Instructional StudiesAd hoc committees (evaluations)Program revision (phd and ECIS)Search committeesPhd interviewsDepartment meetingsProfessional CommitmentsEarly Care and Education Committee 2014 - 2016Summit Education Initiative (SEI)Early Childhood Development Advisory Board, Member 2010 - 2016University of AkronRELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND VOLUNTEER SERVICESStaff Coordinator, Riara Schools, Nairobi, Kenya 2000 – 2003Charity walks, Nairobi, Kenya. 1997; 1998 Awareness campaigns, Kenya 2000; 2001Empowering women particularly in the rural areas on education and health care issues. Workshops, Nairobi, Kenya 1999-2002Principal facilitator; workshops organized by schools and departments of education to educate families on issues pertaining to health, education of children and child development. Volunteer experience Nairobi Kenya 1998-2003 Volunteered in children’s homes, institutions for children with disabilities and children with HIV/AIDS. Child Development Center, Denton, Texas 6/2004 – 8/2004. ................
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