Camille M



Camille M. Yates, Ph.D. 3010 Navajo Circle, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 cyates@selu.edu

Southeastern Louisiana University Office 985-549-2406 Fax 985-549-5009 Home 601-264-9836

Academic Degrees

2000 M.S. University of Southern Mississippi (Instructional Technology)

1995 Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi (Early Childhood Developmental Disabilities/Special Education/Research and Statistics)

1989 Ed.S. Delta State University (Special Education/Mild Moderate)

1988 M.Ed. Delta State University (Special Education/Gifted)

1972 B.S. Mississippi University for Women (Vocational Home Economics)

Professional Experience

2012 - Present NCATE Coordinator

Southeastern Louisiana University

2011 Associate Professor

Southeastern Louisiana University

2002 Assistant Professor (Tenure track 2005)

Southeastern Louisiana University

2002 Assistant Coordinator/LD Specialist

Office for Disability Accommodations

University of Southern Mississippi

2000-2001 Project LINCC (School to Careers Initiative)

Institute for Disability Studies

University of Southern Mississippi

1999-2002 Assistive Technology Coordinator/LD Specialist

Mississippi Postsecondary Training and Technical Assistance Project

Institute for Disability Studies

University of Southern Mississippi

1996-1999 Project Director

Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities

Institute for Disability Studies

University of Southern Mississippi

1995-1996 Project Director

Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Education Project

Institute for Disability Studies

University of Southern Mississippi

1992-2002 Project Director

Assistive Technology Training

Institute for Disability Studies

University of Southern Mississippi

1991-2002 Adjunct Faculty (Assistant Professor)

School of Family and Consumer Sciences

University of Southern Mississippi,

1992 Consultant

Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation

Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce

1991 Consultant

Children's Assistive Technology Center

MS-University Affiliated Program

University of Southern Mississippi

1990-1992 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Duties: Student Teacher and Practicum Coordinator and Instructor

Department of Special Education

University of Southern Mississippi

1989-1990 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher (Case Manager, LSC Chairperson)

Coahoma County Schools

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Grades K-6

1989 Adjunct Instructor (Lecturer)

Department of Special Education

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi

1988-1989 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher

Coahoma County Schools

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Grades K-3

1987-1988 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher

Drew Public Schools

Drew, Mississippi

Grades 3-5

1975-1981 Home Economics Teacher

Lula Rich Educational Foundation

Lee Academy

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Grades 7-12

1972-1974 Home Economics Teacher

Oktibbeha County Schools

Starkville, Mississippi

Grades 7-12

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:

MAT 610 – Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education

MAT 611 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education

MAT 615 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education (developing for summer 2004)

MAT 630 – Assessment I: General and Special Education

MAT 631 – Assessment II: General and Special Education for Elementary

MAT 636 - Assessment II: Secondary Education

MAT 670 – Research Design for General and Special Education

MAT 681 - Student Teaching in the Elementary & Mild/Moderate Special Education Classroom

SPED 210 – Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities

SPED 481 - The Exceptional Family

SPED 495 – The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom

SPED 581/767 - The Exceptional Family

SPED 602 - Seminar in Special Education

SPED 658 - Advanced Teaming Strategies of Working with Paraprofessionals and Related Service Providers

SPED 600 – Introduction to the Education of Individuals with Disabilities

SPED 602 – Seminar in Special Education

SPED 682 - Foundations of Early Education for Young Children with Disabilities

SPED 684 – Biological Development, Medical Management, Nutritional Needs of Young Children with Disibilities

SPED 685 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children with Disabilities

SPED 767 – Advanced Strategies for Developing Partnerships with Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities

ECE 106 - Service Learning Practicum in Early Childhood

ECE 601 – Advanced Child Development

EDUC 427 – Student Teaching in the Elementary School

EDUC 450 – Elementary and Mild/Moderate Disabilities Professional Semester

Families of the Developmentally Disabled (Fall, Spring, Summer 1995-2000; Spring 2001-online; Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities (Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities) Fall 1995, Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Summer 1998 Fall 1999 online - 2002

ONLINE LEARNING:

MAT 610 – Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education

MAT 611 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education

MAT 615 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education (developing for summer 2004)

MAT 630 – Assessment I: General and Special Education

MAT 631 – Assessment II: General and Special Education for Elementary

MAT 670 – Research Design for General and Special Education

SPED 210 – Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities

SPED 481 - The Exceptional Family

SPED 495 – The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom

SPED 581 - The Exceptional Family

SPED 602 - Seminar in Special Education

SPED 658 - Advanced Teaming Strategies of Working with Paraprofessionals and Related Service Providers

SPED 600 – Introduction to the Education of Individuals with Disabilities

SPED 682 - Foundations of Early Education for Young Children with Disabilities

SPED 684 – Biological Development, Medical Management, Nutritional Needs of Young Children with Disibilities

SPED 685 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children with Disabilities

SPED 767 – Advanced Strategies for Developing Partnerships with Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities

ECE 106 - Service Learning Practicum in Early Childhood

ECE 601 – Advanced Child Development

Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities: Assistive/Adaptive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities - Interdisciplinary (12 departments) fully online graduate/undergraduate course, taught every semester since Fall 1999. See syllabus at:

Families of the Developmentally Disabled - Interdisciplinary (12 departments) fully online graduate/undergraduate course - Developed as capstone project for Master of Instructional Technology. See syllabus at:

INDEPENDENT LEARNING:

MAT 670 - Research Design for General and Special Education

SPED 581 - The Exceptional Family

RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS:

Yates, C. (2012). SLU PASSPORT Help page and Faculty Help page. [available on: ]

Klein-Ezell, C. E., & Yates, C. (2009). Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers. Focus on Infants and Toddlers journal (ACE).

Yates, C. & Klein-Ezell, C. E. (2009) Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments). Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 20th International Conference (SITE/AACE).

Siegel, W., & Yates, C. (2007). Improving the Evaluation of Professional Development Presentations Using Retrospective Pre-testing of Existing Knowledge and Self-Efficacy. In the NCPEA Connexions Knowledge Base Project. Retrieved February 28, 2007, from

Yates, C. & Bond, W. (2002). Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. Proceedings of CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA [available from: ]

Yates, C., Ethridge, J & Cirlot-New, J. (2002). Increasing Access to the Curriculum through Assistive Technology. Proceedings of CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA [available from: ].

The University of Southern Mississippi. (1997, Summer). The Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines [Manual]. (Available from The Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities, Box 8586, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-8586): Glausier, S.R., Yates, C.M., & Siders, J.Z.

Yates, C. M. (1996). Attitudes of school personnel in south Mississippi toward inclusion of students with disabilities (Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern Mississippi, 1995, p. 99). Dissertation Abstracts International 57(01) p. 173.

Yates, C., Cirlot-New, J., Nawas, J. C., Klein, C. E., & Walker, D. (1995). Assistive Technology Training Modules (available from [IDS, Box 5163, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5163]).

Fair, E.G., Miller, A, Cirlot-New, J, Siders, J.Z. Yates, C. (1994). Including Children with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom: From Mandate to Practice. Training Module.

Yates, C. & Cirlot-New, J. (1994). Using Assistive Technology to Encourage Communication in the Classroom/Center. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Information Technology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cirlot-New, J. & Yates, C. (1994). Strategies for Inclusion of Augmentative Communication in the Childcare and Kindergarten Classroom. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Information Technology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Kindergarten. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.

Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Grade 1. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.

Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Grade 2. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.

Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent'sGuide, Grade 3. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.

Yates, C. (1989). The Effectiveness of a Multimodality Approach to Reading Instruction. (Unpublished Educational Specialist Thesis, Delta State University, 1989, pages 50).

GRANTS:

Co-Principal Investigator for LEEP (Louisiana Early Education Program), Louisiana Department of Education, $125,000 per year. (Summer 2013 – Summer 2015).

C0-Principal Investigator for C.U.D.D.L.E. Up for More (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments for Multiplying Opportunities to Reach Everyone), Board of Regents Support Fund, Traditional and Undergraduate Enhancement, $120,000

Co-Principal Investigator for LEEP (Louisiana Early Education Program), Louisiana Department of Education, $82,000 per year. (Summer 2010 – Summer 2012).

Co-Principal Investigator for Project P.I.E. (Puppets in Education). Kentucky/Louisiana Campus Compact Service Learning Course Mini-Grant. (Spring, 2009 – Fall, 2009). $6,000 with $6011 university match.

Co-Principal Investigator for Cooking Up a Storm. ULS Serves Grant. (Fall, 2008 – Fall, 2009). $12,978 with $13,395 university match.

Co-Principal Investigator for Teacher Collaboration in Inclusive Settings. U.S. State Department of Education Grant (via Louisiana). (Fall, 2008 – Fall, 2010). $150,000/year for 3 years.

Co-Principal Investigator for Home Learning Tool Kits (HLTK). CITI grant. (Fall, 2008 – Spring, 2009). $4667.

Co-Principal Investigator for C.U.D.L.E. Matching Funds. CVS Pharmacy. (Fall, 2008). $2000.

Yates, C., & Klein-Ezell, C. (2007). Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments), Board of Regents Support Fund, Traditional and Undergraduate Enhancement, $134,941. Awarded.

Yates, C. (2006). Early Literacy for Young Children with Disabilities. Louisiana Department of Education, Special Education Grants to States, Early Literacy Project, $226,000.

Yates, C. (2006). Louisiana Early Education Program (LEEP), Louisiana Department of Education, $50,000.

Yates, C., Anthony, C. & Siegel, W. (2003). Teaching and Technology Modules and Universal Access Station. Southeastern Louisiana University, Center for Faculty Excellence, Teaching Enhancement Grant, $1,350.

Siders, J.Z., Decoux, V., & Yates, C. (1999). Mississippi Postsecondary Training and Technical Assistance Project. United States Department of Education, $912,000.

Yates, C.M. & Glausier, S.R. (1997). Assistive Technology Equipment for Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services: Project START, $15,000.

Yates, C.M., Laufer, R., & Siders, J.Z. (1996). Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities. United States Department of Education, $345,000.

Yates, C.M., & Siders, J.Z. (1994). A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Training Approach to Improve Assistive Technology Services Provided by Higher Education. Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services: Project START (1994-1995), $25,000.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

National/International

Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 20th International Conference (SITE/AACE), Charleston, South Carolina, March, 2009. C. Yates & C. Klein-Ezell.

Supporting Reflection and the Transformative Process Through Action Research, Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Council for Exceptional Children, Reflecting on the Past – Envisioning the Future, 50th Anniversary Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 2007. C. Yates

Action Research as a Transformative Process in a Master of Arts in Teaching Program, NCAC/NAAC 2007 Alternative Certification Joint Conference, Washington, D. C., April, 2007 C. Yates

Professional Growth in Alternative Certification through the Use of a Portfolio and Oral Defense Process, NCAC/NAAC 2007 Alternative Certification Joint Conference, Washington, D. C., April, 2007 C. Yates

Portfolios and Oral Defense as a Tool for Professional Growth in Alternative Certification, 16th Annual NAAC Conference, Chicago, Illinios – March 2006 C. Yates

The Transformational Nature of Action Research, 16th Annual NAAC Conference, Chicago, Illinois – March 2006 C. Yates

Portfolios and Oral Defense as a Tool for Professional Growth in Alternative Certification, 15th Annual NAAC Conference. Denver, Colorado – March 2005 C. Yates

Moving to the Other Side of the Desk: Teacher Candidates Doing Research and Transformative Learning, 15th Annual NAAC Conference. Denver, Colorado – March 2005 C. DellaPietra, C. Yates

Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning and Work Environments, CEC International Conference, New Orleans, LA – April 2004 C. Yates

Master of Arts in Teaching: Pathway to Alternative Certification, NAAC Conference, 14th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA- March 2004 B. Neal, R. Boyd, C. Yates, C. Anthony, P. Byrd

Portfolios for Alternative Certification, NAAC Conference, 14th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA- March 2004 C. Yates

Electronic tracking of field experiences. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13th Annual Conference. “Building National Leadership from a Proud Past”. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. C.M.Yates

Portfolios for online alternative certification. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13th Annual Conference. “Building National Leadership from a Proud Past”. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. C. Anthony and C. Yates.

Where is our next generation of Teachers? Solving an Age-Old Problem with an Innovative Idea. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13th Annual Conference. “Building National Leadership from a Proud Past”. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. Neal, Trowbridge, Boyd, Lester, Anthony, Hines, Siegel, Yates

Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. CSUN's International Conference, Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA. March, 2002. [available from: ]

Increasing Access to the Curriculum through Assistive Technology. CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA. March, 2002. [available from: ]

Providing Universal Learning Environments: It's not an option any longer! AHEAD 2000 Conference, Kansas City, MO, July 11-15, 2000.

Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. AHEAD 2000 Conference, Kansas City, MO, July 11-15, 2000.

Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities. University of Southern Mississippi. Postsecondary Grants Project Directors Meeting, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1999.

Interdisciplinary Assistive Technology Training Modules. With C.E. Klein. 1995 Florida Assistive Technology Impact Conference, March 2 - 4, 1995.

Strategies for Inclusion of Augmentative Communication in the Classroom Setting. With J. New. 1995 Florida Assistive Technology Impact Conference, March 2 - 4, 1995.

Strategies for Inclusion of Augmentative Communication in the Childcare and Kindergarten Classroom, with J. New. National Symposium on Information Technology, April 26, 1994

Using Assistive Technology to Encourage Communication in the Classroom/Center, with J. New. National Symposium on Information Technology. April 27, 1994.

Mississippi Assistive Technology Consultant Training Program, Technology and Media Division (CEC) National Conference, Hartford, Connecticut. January 1993.

State/Regional

Advanced Graduate Program in Professional Special Education, Instructional and Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities. Louisiana Super Conference 29 on Special Education (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA, January 2010, C. Yates & SLU Student CEC

Early Intervention Courses Online at Southeastern. Louisiana Super Conference 29 on Special Education (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA, January 2010, C. Yates & SLU Student CEC

Home Literacy Kits: Service Learning Opportunities. Louisiana Super Conference 28 on Special Education (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA, January 2009. Klein-Ezell, C., Yates, C., & Hollars, J.

Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments (Project C.U.D.L.E). Louisiana Super Conference on Special Education 28 (LA-CEC), Lafayette, LA. January 2009. Klein-Ezell, C., Yates, C.

Instructional and Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities, 27th Super Conference on Special Education: Learning Without Boundaries, Lafayette, Louisiana, Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children, January 2008. C. Yates & C Klein-Ezell.

Early Intervention Alternative Certification, 27th Super Conference on Special Education: Learning Without Boundaries, Lafayette, Louisiana, Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children, January 2008. C Klein-Ezell & C. Yates.

Action Research as a Transformative Process in a Master of Arts in Teaching Program, 1st Annual LAAC Conference, Monroe, Louisiana – November 2006 C. Yates

Professional Growth in Alternative Certification through the Use of a Portfolio and Oral Defense Process, 1st Annual LAAC Conference, Monroe, Louisiana – November 2006 C. Yates

Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. 23rd Annual Louisiana Super Conference on Special Education. “Education is the Key”, Baton Rouge, LA. February 19, 2003.

A B C’s of Assistive Technology in Colleges And Universities. With G. Bond, University of Southern Mississippi. MECA Annual Conference, Jackson, Mississippi, February 1-2, 2000.

Using Technology to Make Accommodations in the College Classroom. With G. Bond, University of Southern Mississippi. MECA Annual Conference, Jackson, MS. February 1-2, 2000.

The ABC’s of Assistive Technology for Individuals with Learning Disabilities. University of Southern

Mississippi. Teams for Transition 2nd Annual Conference, Raymond, MS, June 10, 1999.

ABC’s of Assistive/Adaptive Technology. With D. Surry and G. Bond, University of Southern Mississippi. Mississippi Educational Computing Association 16th Annual Conference, Jackson, MS. February 3, 1999.

Ecological Approaches to Interdisciplinary Assessment. With J. Siders, J. New, E. Fair, T. Ryals, S. Turner. Gulf Coast Conference on Early Intervention, June 19 - 22, 1995.

Mississippi Postsecondary Summer Training Institute: Sensory Disabilities and Assistive Technology. Mississippi State University and University of Southern Mississippi, July 16 & 17 and 19 & 20, 2001.

Mississippi Postsecondary Summer Training Institute: Learning Disabilities and Assistive Technology. Mississippi State University and University of Southern Mississippi, July 17 & 18 and 20 & 21, 2000.

Summer Teacher Training Institute on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Project. Institute for Disability Studies: Mississippi University Affiliated Program, August 5-7, 1996.

Summer Teacher Training Institute on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Project. Institute for Disability Studies: Mississippi University Affiliated Program, July 17-21, 1995.

Using Assistive Technology to Encourage Communication in the Classroom/Center, Southern Early Childhood Association, April 16, 1994.

What is Assistive Technology and How Can It Be Used for Communication in the Classroom/Center? Southern Association for Children Under Six, March 26, 1993.

Designing and Constructing Overlays for Use in the Classroom, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. November 1992.

Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Association of Mississippi Conference, Jackson, MS. October 1992.

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Preservice Training: Design, Implementation and Evaluation Strategies, Gulf Coast Conference on Early Intervention, Point Clear Alabama. July 1992

Assistive Technology for Preschool Learners With Developmental Disabilities, Arkansas Division for Early Childhood Conference, Little Rock, AR. March 1992.

A Model for Identifying and Developing A Guide and Directory of Resources for Exceptionalities, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. January 1992.

Computer Programs in the Public Domain. Learning Disabilities Association of Mississippi, Jackson, MS. October 1991.

Beyond Labels - What is My Learning Style?, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. February 1990.

A Multisensory Approach to Reading Instruction, Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Jackson, MS. February 1990.

Computers in the Resource Room. Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Biloxi, MS. December 1988.

Local

DIBELS, COEHD Professional Development workshop, October 21, 2010

Assistive Technology for Inclusion, COEHD Professional Development workshop, October 22, 2009

Cooking Up a Storm: ULS Learn and Serve Grant, Lyceum Lights, April 7, 2009

Home Literacy Tool Kits: Service Learning Opportunities, Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research & Creativity, April 2 – 3, 2009

Assistive Technology, SPED 614, Hammond, LA, December 4, 2008

Faculty Portfolio Help Session, “Setting Up User Lists” & “Faculty-To-Candidate Evaluations”, Hammond, LA, February, 2008

Portfolio Trainings, Hammond, LA, Spring 2008

Portfolio Help Sessions for Candidates, Hammond, LA, Fall 2007

Grading Portfolios for Faculty, Hammond, LA, Fall 2007

Early Literacy Institute, Hammond, LA, June 2007

Assistive Technology, SPED 663, Hammond, LA, May 3, 2007

Assistive Technology, SPED 363, Hammond, LA, March 20, 2007

Assistive Technology, SPED 663, Hammond, LA, November 16, 2006

Early Literacy Seminar, Hammond, LA, September 16, 2006

Beginning BlackBoard, Hammond, LA, August 17, 2006

Tech Tips for Online Instruction, Hammond, LA, August 17, 2006

Early Literacy Institute, Hammond, LA, July 2006

Continuing Academic Excellence after the Storm, Hammond, LA, ITPE, February 2006

Tech for Tots: Assistive Technology for Infants and Young Children. Grenada, MS, September 26, 2001.

Tech for Tots: Assistive Technology for Infants and Young Children. Jackson, MS, October 5, 2001.

Tech for Tots: Assistive Technology for Infants and Young Children. Hattiesburg, MS, October 12, 2001.

Assistive Technology and Information Access for Individuals with Disabilities. University of Southern Mississippi. Mississippi Advisors’ Meeting, Ridgeland, MS, November 12, 1999.

Developing Low Technology Adaptations for Individuals with Disabilities. With J. Cirlot-New, T.K. Martin Comprehensive Assistive Technology Center, MS State University. Ellisville State School Staff Development, November 13, 1998.

Assistive/Adaptive Technology: Information Access for Individuals with Disabilities. Lamar County, July 20, 1998.

Adaptive Technology and Information Access for Individuals with Disabilities. USM Office of Technology Resources (Hattiesburg and Gulf Park), March 6, 1998.

Make It and Take It, Inservice/Staff Development Presentation, Friars Point Elementary, Coahoma County Schools, Clarksdale, MS. November 1989.

School Survival Skills. Inservice/Staff Development Presentation, Drew Elementary, Drew, MS. March 1988.

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIPS/SERVICE

Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children, current President, Past Conference Chair

Reviewer for Journal of the National Association for Alternative Certification (JNAAC)

Southeastern Louisiana University

Faculty Senate 2007-2011

Traffic and Parking Committee 2007-2009, Secretary

Louisiana Book Festival Volunteer, November 2007

Teaching and Learning, Brown Bag Discussion Group, Fall 2007 to present

Woodcock Testing for Magnet School, Hammond, LA, August 9, 2007

NAAC Task Force on Quality Indicators for Non-Traditional Teachers, April, 2007

KDP Scholastic Book Fair, Dillion Elementary, Kentwood, LA, 2006 and 2007

Mock IEP Night, Hammond, LA, November 8, 2006

Dyslexia Simulation, Hammond, LA, November 1, 2006

Louisiana Higher Ed Portfolio Evaluation Committee

Hattiesburg Education Literacy Project, Inc.

PineBelt Learning Disabilities Association

Mississippi Assistive Technology (MAT) Network (organizing member)

Learning Disabilities Association of Mississippi (Board of Directors, Conference Hospitality Chairperson, President Elect, President, Past President)

State Advisory Committee for Special Education, MS State Department of Education

Mississippi Federation Council for Exceptional Children (Membership Chairperson, Formation President for Division of Learning Disabilities)

Mississippi Private School Education Association (District Chairman Home Economics Section, State Chairman Home Economics Section)

AWARDS AND HONORS:

2011 SLU OSRP, Largest Award for the College of Education and Human Development

2011 QM at Southeaster Peer Reviewer

2009 SLU OSRP, Largest Number of Awards made to the University

2007 Southeastern Louisiana University, 5 year Service Certificate

2005 Institute for Teaching and Professional Enhancement (ITPE), Southeastern

1988 Kappa Delta Pi - Delta State University - Cleveland, Mississippi

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

Committees:

SLU Faculty Senate 2007-2011

Gifted Search Committee 2007

MAT Review Committee 2006 to present

MAT SPA Committee 2006 to present

SPED EI SPA Committee 2006 to present

Teaching and Learning Graduate Faculty committee 2006 to present

MAT Oral Defense Committee Chair 2005 to present

MAT Graduate Committee Chair 2003 to present

Teaching and Learning Annual Review Guidelines Committee 2008

Teaching and Learning Reflection Guidelines Committee 2008

Teaching and Learning 3D Committee 2007

Teaching and Learning Tenure and Promotion Guidelines Committee 2007

MAT Faculty Committee, Co-Chair

MAT Portfolio Committee – Chair

MAT Oral Defense Subcommittee

MAT Graduate Committee 1 for Portfolio and Oral Defense - chair

MAT Field Experience Subcommittee

MAT Curriculum Committee

COEHD Dean Search Committee

COEHD Portfolio Committee

Teaching and Learning Graduate Redesign Committee

Special Education Faculty Committee

New Faculty Forum Committee

Teacher Cadet Committee

3D Task Force

NCATE Standard V Committee

Louisiana Dept. of Education Portfolio Evaluation Committee Member

Office of Disability Accommodations, USM

University Liaison Advisory Committee, USM

Technology Assessment Utilization Committee, USM

Office for Technology Resources, USM

Web Presence Council, USM, Office for Technology Resources

Distance Learning - SACS Committee, USM

Organizations:

Council for Exceptional Children, TED, TAM, DEC

Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children (LA CEC)

Learning Disabilities Association of America

Mississippi Learning Disabilities Association

PineBelt Learning Disabilities Association

Association for Childhood Education International

National Association Alternative Certification

Louisiana Association Alternative Certification

Mississippi Educational Computing Association

Kappa Delta Pi

Association on Higher Education and Disability

Mississippi Assistive Technology Network

Hattiesburg Education Literacy Project (HELP) Board of Directors - Secretary

Professional Development:

Collaboration for Inclusion workshop 2009

Special Quest Trainer of Trainers 2009

National Lekotek Play Session Leaders. 2008

LA CEC Super Conference 2008

EDUC 675, Fall 2007

TED-CEC 50th Anniversary Conference 2007

Project IMPACT – Title III National Professional Development Program (LEP) 2006

Passport Training October 17, 2002

New Faculty Forum Committee October – April, 2002-2003

MAT Faculty August – May, 2002-2003

SPED Faculty August – May, 2002-2003

Guest Lectured Dr. Skelton’s class December 5, 2002

SPED Teacher Appreciation Tea Volunteer December 10, 2002

Staff Development Training Workshop January 16, 2003

Technology Workshop February 11, 2003

CEC Super Conference Registration Volunteer February 19, 2003

MAT Portfolio Committee Chair January 2003-present

Redesign for Educational Excellence Institute May 2, 2003

NCATE/SACS Standard V Committee May 6, 2003

PRAXIS Workshops May 19 and 20, 2003

Advised T&L students August 20, 2003

Teacher Cadet Committee August 20, 2003

Blackboard 6 Training August 21, 2003

Faculty Excellence technology training September 17, 2003

Front Page Training Faculty Excellence September 23, 2003

Driver Safety workshop September 19, 2003

Dyslexia Simulation facilitator October 21, 2003

Blackboard Training October 21, 2003

MAT Portfolios for 1st cohort – facilitated January - February 2004

Oral Defense of MAT degree – 1st cohort January - February 2004

MAT Graduate Faculty Portfolio and Oral Defense Committee February 2004

Instructional Design Consultation participant March 13, 2004

NAAC Conference March 29 – 31, 2004

CEC Conference April 12-17, 2004

SPED Redesign Retreat January 13, 2005

Grant Writing Workshop January 28, 2005 KIVA

License/Certification:

National

National Lekotek Play Session Leader. (2008, October)

Louisiana

LaTAAP Assessor

Mississippi:

Class A Gifted (K-12)

Class A Elementary Education (K-3)

Class A Elementary Education (4-8)

Class A Home Economics (7-12)

Class AA Instructional Technology (K-12)

Class AAAA Mild/Moderate Disabilities (k-12)

Certified Provisional Educator Evaluator: Teacher

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