Anjanette Pennington Powers



Anjanette Pennington Powers, Ed.S.

Instructor of Teacher Education

Division of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Research

College of Education and Human Sciences

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi

WORK ADDRESS

Post Office Box 3112

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi 38733

Phone: (662) 846-4385

Email: apowers@deltastate.edu

EDUCATION

May 2009 Educational Specialist in Elementary Education, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi, Grade Point Average: 3.95

May 2005 Master of Education in Elementary Education, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi, Grade Point Average: 4.0

May 2003 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with concentrations in Mathematics and Social Science, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi, Grade Point Average: 3.69

Mississippi Licensure in Elementary Education, Grades K-8;

Mathematics and Social Studies, Grades K-12

May 1999 High School Diploma, Lee Academy, Clarksdale, Mississippi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

2007-Present Instructor of Teacher Education, Division of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Research, College of Education and Human Sciences, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi

• Teach 4-6 undergraduate and/or graduate elementary education courses per semester

• Advise approximately 60 undergraduate students majoring in elementary education

• Recruit potential students for the Division of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Research

• Provide professional presentations at state, regional, and/or national conferences and/or conventions

• Conduct professional development workshops for local schools and school districts

• Provide service to the university and community

• Evaluate students in various undergraduate elementary education courses teach lessons in small and whole group settings

• Supervise student interns

• Advise transfer students during transfer orientation

2007-2008 Assessment Coordinator, Division of Teacher Education, College of Education, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi

2003-2007 Title I Remedial Teacher, Heidelberg Elementary School, Clarksdale Municipal School District, Clarksdale, Mississippi

• Renaissance Learning: Accelerated Reading/Math Training

• Acceleration Station Training

• EZ-Test Tracker Training

• Student Progress Monitoring System Training

• Compass Learning Odyssey Training

• Substitute Teacher

2003 Student Teacher

• Heidelberg Elementary School, Clarksdale Municipal School District, Clarksdale, Mississippi

• Kindergarten

• Mrs. Julie Bennett, Cooperating Teacher

• Dr. Cheryl Cummins, Delta State University Supervisor

02. Field Experiences, Delta State University

• Parks Elementary School, Cleveland, Mississippi

• Cypress Park Elementary School, Cleveland, Mississippi

• Hayes Cooper Elementary School, Merigold, Mississippi

• Bell Elementary School, Boyle, Mississippi

• Trigg Elementary School, Greenville, Mississippi

• Armstrong Middle School, Starkville, Mississippi

02. Orientation Leader, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Future Educators Association

Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

International Reading Association

Mississippi Reading Association

• Board Member

Mississippi Professional Educators

• Board Member

Mississippi Early Childhood Association

• Board Member

Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education (2007-2012)

Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society

Mid-South Educational Research Association (2013)

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Powers, A., Van Namen, M., Elementary Education Teacher Candidates. (2014). Brains

at work: Building and organizing knowledge through virtual experiences and thinking maps. Presentation at the Mississippi Reading Association 44th Annual Conference, “Literacy Construction Zone: Building, Scaffolding, and Landscaping Knowledge.” Biloxi, MS.

Powers, A., Thomas, D, Van Namen, M. (2013). Staying afloat on the literacy life boat. Presentation at the Mississippi Reading Association 43rd Annual Conference, “Reading and Writing on the River,” Vicksburg, MS.

Delta State University Elementary Education Students, Powers, A., Van Namen, M., Toogaloo Elementary Education Students, & Marshall, S. (2013). College student panel. Presentation at the Future Educators Association State Leadership Conference, Jackson, MS.

Thomas, D. & Powers, A. (2012). Foldables, post-its, and other 3-d activities. Presentation at the Mississippi Reading Association Conference, “Reading in 3- D,” Biloxi, MS.

Van Namen, M., Powers, A., & Snow, C. (2012). Thinking maps: A visual tool to enhance academic achievement. Presentation at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) 2012 Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY.

Powers, A. & Van Namen, M. (2012). Effective planning, instruction, and assessment.

Presentation at the 23rd Annual Future Educators Association (FEA) National Conference. Baltimore, MD.

Cummins, C., Powers, A., & Van Namen, M. (2011). Passive to active: Transforming the traditional teacher education classroom. Presentation at the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) 31st Annual National Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Powers, A. (2011). You’ve got it, but can you use it? Technology meets content.

Presentation at the Literacy across the Curriculum Institute (LACI). Cleveland, MS.

Barnes, L., Powers, A., & Van Namen, M. (2010). Help! I wasn’t trained to be a health teacher! Presentation at the Mississippi Association for Middle Level Education (MAMLE) 15th Annual State Conference, Natchez, MS.

Pedersen, S. R., Powers, A., & Thomas, D. (2010). Sensory sensations: Using the five senses to teach young children. Presentation of Sensory Activities at the 61st Annual Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) Conference, Little Rock, AR.

Powers, A. (2010). Effective teaching practices. Professional Development Workshop

Presentation, Belzoni, MS.

Barnes, L., Powers, A., &Van Namen, M. (2009). Content area reading strategies. Presentation at

the 28th Annual Mississippi Association for Developmental Education, Jackson, MS.

Barnes, L., & Powers, A. (2009). Stepping stones to content literacy. Presentation at the Mississippi Association for Middle Level Education (MAMLE) 14th Annual State Conference, Vicksburg, MS.

Pedersen, S. R., Powers, A., & Thomas, D. (2009). Sensory sensations. Presentation of Sensory Activities at the DSU 3rd Annual A to Z Early Childhood Conference, Cleveland, MS.

Powers, A. (2009). Differentiated instruction. Professional Development Presentation for Charleston Middle School, Charleston, MS.

Powers, A. (2009). Cooperative learning. Professional Development Presentation for Humphries County School District, Belzoni, MS.

Griffin, L., Powers, A., Snow, C., & Waddell, J. (2008). An instrument for assessing undergraduate elementary education candidate dispositions. Poster Presentation of Dispositions Rating Scale Instrument Presented at the DSU 4th Annual Research and Scholarship Symposium, Cleveland, MS.

Powers, A. (2008). Engaging learners in literacy. Presentation at Literacy across the Institute (LACI) on the International Reading Association’s 53rd Annual Convention, Cleveland, MS.

GRANTS

Powers, A. (2012). Awarded Faculty Development Funds for Thinking Maps: A Visual Tool to Enhance Academic Achievement presentation at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) 2012 Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY.

Powers, A. (2012). Awarded Research Funds for Thinking Maps: A Visual Tool to Enhance Academic Achievement presentation at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) 2012 Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY.

Powers, A., & Van Namen, M. (2011). Awarded the Tri State Educational Foundation

Grant for Effective Planning, Instruction, and Assessment presentation at the 23rd Annual Future Educators Association National Conference, Baltimore, MD.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION/UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Congressional District Reading Fair Judge, Delta State University, February 2015

Janie Allen-Bradley Literacy Event, “A Legacy of Literacy”

• Co-coordinator (Fall 2013)

NCATE Standard 6 Committee

• Chair (2007-Present)

Faculty Senate

• Teacher Education Senator (2009-2012)

• Committee on University Services Member

• Teacher Education Proxy (2008-2009)

Student Association of Mississippi Professional Educators

• Advisor (2010-Present)

• Co-Advisor (2007-2010)

Student Association of Future Educators Association

• Advisor (2010-Present)

• Co-Advisor (2008-2010)

Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity

• Chapter Adviser (2007-Present)

Student Association of Delta Reading Council

• Advisor (2010-2011)

Student Association of Mississippi Association of Middle Level

Education

• Co-Advisor (2007-2010)

Student Publications Committee Member (2008-Present)

Student Organizations Committee Member (2007-Present)

• Secretary (Fall 2007 – Spring 2009)

COE Enhancement Fund Committee (2009-Present)

Speaker at FEA meeting at Northwest Community College (Every Fall semester 2007-2013)

Co-coordinate Praxis I and Praxis II Workshops (Every semester 2010-Present)

Facilitate Student Interns Training on Philosophy and E-Folio (Every semester 2010-Present)

Coordinate and Proctor the College Base Test (C-base) for Students in the CEL 301: Introduction to Education Course (Every semester 2008-Present)

Evaluate CEL 314 Students Present a Shared Book Activity at Bedtime Story Hour (Every semester 2007-2013)

Coordinated Elementary Education Portfolio Day (2010-2012)

Committee for Selecting Hinds 2+2 Coordinator, February 2012

Speaker at the AmeriCorps America Reads Program, February 2012

7th Congressional Reading Fair Judge, Delta State University,

February 2014

6th Congressional Reading Fair Judge, Delta State University, February 2012

Co-Coordinated the Association of Teacher Education (ATE) Round-Up, Spring and Fall 2011 and 2012

Assisted ATE Student Organization Leaders in Preparing for SGA Organization Fair (2001-2012)

Coordinated Elementary Education Portfolio Day (Every semester 2010-2012)

Attended NCATE Retreat (Annually 2007-Present)

Reading Fair Judge at Pearman Elementary School, December 2011

Recruited Potential Students at the DSU Major’s Fair and Involvement Fair, August 2011

Facilitated a DSU Visit and Campus Tour for the Northwest Mississippi Community College FEA Students, November 2011

Teacher Education Representative at the Delta Council 76th Annual Meeting and the 8th Salute to Delta Honor Graduates Event, May 2011

Co-coordinated Grammar and Writing Workshop, March 2011

Facilitated Elementary Education General Informational Meetings, Spring and Fall 2011

5th Congressional Reading Fair Judge, Delta State University, March 2011

Facilitated the COE in purchasing a Promethean Board (2010)

Participant in Teacher Education Discussion Groups (2010)

Secretary for Elementary Education Faculty Meetings (2009-2010)

4th Congressional Reading Fair Judge, Delta State University, February 2010

College of Education Banner Bearer for the 83rd Commencement, Delta State University, December 2009

Reading Fair Judge at Margaret Green Junior High School,

Cleveland, MS, October 2009

Reader for the Writing Proficiency Exam, Fall 2009

Pig Pickin’ Volunteer, Fall 2009

Healthy Schools Committee, Fall 2009

Advised students at Phi Theta Kappa Registration Day, April 24, 2009

3rd Congressional District Reading Fair Judge, Delta State University, February 2009

Visited William Carey College’s Teacher Education Program, Hattiesburg, MS, October 2010 and Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, February 2009 for Redesign Purposes

Teacher Education Representative at the Bolivar County College

Fair, October 24, 2008

Teacher Education Representative at DSU Day, October 11, 2008

Consultant Services, Coordinator of Special Curriculum, Delta

State University, Fall 2008

Honors Reception Committee, Spring 2008 and Spring 2009

Speaker at the Informational Seminar and Praxis Review for

Education Majors, Jones County Junior College, April 4, 2008

Teacher Education Representative at DSU Day, March 1, 2008

2nd Congressional District Reading Fair Judge, Delta State University, February 15, 2008

College of Education Representative at the College Fair at

Agribusiness Center, Memphis, TN, October 22, 2007

ROMEA Teaching in Higher Education Conference Facilitator September 26, 2007

College of Education Representative at the College Fair at Jackson

Academy, September 13, 2007

Advise students in Express Registration (Every semester 2007- Present)

Advise students in Transfer Orientation Registration (Every Semester 2007-Presennt)

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Mississippi Professional Educators Annual Conference, Jackson,

MS, April 2015

Mississippi Reading Association Annual Conference, Biloxi, MS

December 2014

Mississippi Professional Educators Annual Conference, Jackson,

MS, April 2014

Regional Literacy Training for Institute of Higher Learning

(LETRS), Oxford, MS, March 2014

Mississippi Reading Association 43rd Annual Conference, “Reading and Writing on the River,” Vicksburg, MS,

December 2013

Future Educators Association State Leadership Conference, Jackson, MS, January 25, 2013

Mississippi Reading Association Conference, “Reading in 3-D,” Biloxi, MS, December 2012

41st Annual Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Meeting, Lexington, KY, November 2012

23rd Annual Future Educators Association (FEA) National Conference. Baltimore, MD, February 2012

American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) 31st Annual National Conference. Albuquerque, NM, 2011

Mississippi Association for Middle Level Education (MAMLE) 15th Annual State Conference, Natchez, MS, January 2010

IRB Training, Delta State University, October 2010

Webinar on Teaching Courses Online, Delta State University, August 2010

Phi Mu Fraternity 51st National Convention, Phoenix, AZ, July 2010

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, Orlando, FL, June 2010

Phi Mu Fraternity Leadership Academy, Peachtree City, GA, March 2010

Phi Mu Fraternity Area III Regional Officer Training, Jackson, MS, February 2010, February 2011, January 2013, January

2014

61st Annual Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) Conference, Little Rock, AR, January 2010

Mississippi Association for Middle Level Education (MAMLE) 15th Annual State Conference, Natchez, MS, January 2010

36th Annual National Middle School Association Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 2009

28th Annual Mississippi Association for Developmental Education, Jackson, MS, November 2009

NCATE Program Review Process, Delta State University, October 2009

ELN 101: Getting Started with BB-CE6 (Blackboard Training), Delta State University, August 2009

Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Awareness Event, Jackson, MS, June 2009

Delta School Health Leadership Institute, Delta State University, May 2009

3rd Annual A to Z Conference, Delta State University,

Cleveland, MS, February 27, 2009

International Reading Association 54th Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ, February 21-25, 2009

Phi Mu Fraternity Area III Leadership Conference, Memphis, TN, February 14-15, 2009

14th Annual Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education Conference, “Rolling on the River,” Vicksburg, MS, January 29-31, 2009

Mississippi Language Arts Framework – Revised Professional

Development Training, January 10, 2009

Mississippi Future Educators Association State Conference, December 2008

Mississippi Early Childhood Association Conference, Jackson, MS, October 3, 2008

Phi Mu Fraternity’s 50th National Convention, Orlando, FL, June 2008

Depth of Knowledge Professional Development Training, January

24, 2008

Phi Mu Fraternity Area III Leadership Conference, Birmingham, AL, January 26-27, 2008

Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education Conference,

Tupelo, MS January 31-February 2, 2008

CELI (Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction: First Annual Reading Conference, University of Mississippi, March 3, 2008

TaskStream Training, March 5, 2008

MDE Understanding by Design Model and The MS Curriculum

Framer Training, March 14, 2008

International Reading Association Convention, Atlanta, GA, May 4-8, 2008

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/SERVICE

Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland – Active Member (2013-Present)

• Corresponding Secretary

Delta State University Alumni Association – Life Member

North Delta Phi Mu Fraternity Alumnae Chapter, Cleveland,

Mississippi

• President (2005-2007)

Crosstie Arts and Jazz Festival Committee Volunteers Chairman (2009-Present)

Delta Arts Alliance (2010-Present)

Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity Chapter Room Decorating Committee (2011-Present)

Bolivar County Delta State University Alumni Planning Committee (2009-2011)

Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce (2009-2012)

Cleveland-Bolivar County Young Leaders Network Committee,

Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce (2009- 2012)

Advisory/Craft Committee, Cleveland Career Development and

Technology Center

Attend First Baptist Church, Cleveland, Mississippi

Beauty Review Judge

Wedding Director

Delta State University Alumni Association First Leadership

Summit, April 19, 2009

HONORS AND AWARDS

Recipient of the Eloise Walker Faculty Professional Development

Scholarship, Delta State University, 2013-2014

Hall of Fame Inductee, Delta State University

Phi Delta Kappa Award Recipient, Delta State University

Outstanding Senior in the College of Education

Honor Graduate, Delta State University

Critical Needs Scholarship, State of Mississippi

Andy and Libby Jones Scholarship, Delta State University

Student Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship

President’s List (three semesters), Delta State University

Dean’s List (two semesters), Delta State University

Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society

Order of Omega Greek Honor Society

Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society

• President (2002-03)

Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society

Beauty, 2002 Most Beautiful Pageant, Delta State University

Who’s Who Among American College and University Students

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Teacher Education Council

• Student Representative

Mississippi Early Childhood Association

• President (2001-02)

Student Advisory Council

• Secretary (2001-02)

Mississippi Association for Middle Level Education

Mississippi Professional Educators

Delta Reading Council

Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity

• President (2002)

• Model Phi Mu (2002)

• Standards Chairman (2001)

• State Day Chairman (2000)

• Parent/Alumni Committee Chairman (2000)

Delta State University Orientation Leader (two years)

Career Services Ambassador

Union Program Council

• Hospitality Committee Co-Chairman (2002-03)

Student Alumni Association

• Vice President (2002-03)

Pageant Board

• Hospitality Committee Chairman (2001-2002)

• Flowers and Awards Committee Chairman (2002-03)

Selection Committee Member for Delta State University Hall of

Fame (2002)

Americorps Volunteer

Residence Hall Council

• Vice President (2000-01)

Student Government Association Election Commissioner

Student Government Association Governmental Affairs Committee

Student Government Association Student Activities Committee

Student Government Association Student Services Committee

Baptist Student Union

Brown Bag Luncheon Delegate (2001 and 2002)

WORK EXPERIENCE

2007-Present Instructor of Teacher Education, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi

2007-2008 Assessment Coordinator, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi

2003-2007 Title I Remedial Teacher, Heidelberg Elementary School, Clarksdale Municipal School District, Clarksdale, Mississippi

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