LINDA K. TAYLOR, ED.D.CURRICULUM VITA

EDUCATION

1997 Ed.D. Early Childhood Education/ Elementary Education Ball State University1988 M.A.E. Early Childhood Education Ball State University1984 B.A. Early Childhood Education/Kindergarten Endorsement Goshen College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1997 – present Assistant Professor Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN

1994 – 1997 Doctoral Assistant Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN

1992 – 1997 Adjunct Instructor Ivy Tech State CollegeMuncie, IN

1990 – 1994 Assistant Director Kokomo Community Day Care CenterKokomo, IN

1989 – 1990 Preschool Teacher Children’s Discovery CenterKokomo, IN

1988 – 1989 Director The Learning TreeElkhart, IN

1987 – 1988 Graduate Assistant Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN

1984 – 1987 Kindergarten Teacher Elkhart Child Development CenterElkhart, IN

TEACHINGA. Teaching Prior to Employment at Ball State

Ivy Tech State College – Early childhood education courses including: introduction to the early childhood profession; child growth and development; health, safety, and nutrition; cultural awareness, and Child Development Associate preparation.

B. Teaching At Ball State Courses taught – Graduate level: Doctoral seminars on reading research in elementary and early childhood education; introduction to early childhood education; infant & toddler education; early childhood curriculum; early childhood administrationUndergraduate level: play and creativity; early childhood curriculum and instruction; early childhood administration; kindergarten educationAdditional responsibilities: supervising student teachers; served as the Professional Development School liaison to Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (2000 – 2014) and Huffer Memorial Children’s Center (2007 – 2010); Coordinator of International Student Teaching Experiences

RESEARCH, PUBLICATION AND SCHOLARLY PRODUCTIVITY

Publications (*indicates refereed)

ArticlesKim, K.J., & Taylor, L. K. (2016). Engaging activities for whole-family nights. Teaching Young

Children, 10(1), 18 – 19.

* Gebbie, D., Celgowski, D., Taylor, L., & Miels, J. (2012) The role of teacher efficacy in strengthening classroom support for preschool children with disabilities who exhibit challenging behaviors. Early Childhood Education Journal, 40(1), 35 – 46. (Published online October 20, 2011).

*Taylor, L. & Landon, C. (2008). Adjusting to PDS Growing Pains. PDS Partners, 4(1) 6, 12.

*Cassady, J., Smith, L. & Huber, L. (2005) Enhancing validity in phonological awareness assessment through computer-supported testing. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 10(18). Available online: http://pareonline.net/getvn.asp?v=10&=18

*Clark, P. & Huber, L. (2005) Enhancing early childhood teacher growth and development through Professional Development School partnerships. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. 26(2), 179 – 186.

*Huber, L.K. (2003). Knowing children and building relationships with families: A strategy for

improving conferences. Early Childhood Education Journal, 31(1), 75 – 77.

*Huber, L.K. & Hoffman, N.J. (2001). Teacher training delivered locally: does it improve quality? Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 22(2), 97-101.

*Huber, L.K., Vollum, I.J., & Stroud, J.C. (2000). Encouraging men to enter the field of child care: What can be done? Early Child Development and Care, 165, 17 – 21.

*Hoffman N. J. & Huber, L. K. (2000). Indiana professional development system: Leadership in action. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 21(2), 207 – 213.

*Huber, L. K. (2000). Promoting multicultural awareness through dramatic play centers. Early Childhood Education Journal, 27(4), 235 – 238.

*Huber, L. K. (1999). Woodworking with young children: You can do it! Young Children 54(6), 32 – 34.

Huber, L. K. (1998). Woodworking in my classroom? You bet! Early Childhood News, 10(2), 72-75.

Refereed Book ChaptersKim, K.J., & Taylor, L.K. (2017) Preservice teachers’ self-efficacy in working with families: Can an

immersive course make a difference? In Sutterby, J. (Ed.) Family Involvement in Early Education and Child Care. Vol. 20, 1 – 22.Published online 11 Nov 2016.

Taylor, L. & Clark, P. (2014). Early childhood programs as professional development schools. In

Polly, D., Heafner, T., Chapman, M., & Spooner, M. (Eds.) Professional Development Schools and Transformative Partnerships (pp. 148 -157). IGI Global.

Invited Book ChaptersTaylor, L. & Pillets, S. (2010). Action research and the early childhood educator. In Pelton, R.

(Ed.) Action research for teacher candidates: Using classroom data to enhance instruction (pp. 93 – 109). Lanham, MD: Roman & Littlefield Education.

Other PublicationsTaylor, L.K. (in press). Faculty development and student learning: Assessing the Connections

(book review), Teachers College Record,

Huber, L.K. (2002). Early childhood education: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow; The early childhood curriculum (review of two texts), Educational Horizons, 81(1), 3 – 4.

Huber, L. K. & Clark, P. A. (1999). It’s hard to be good: Moral complexity, construction, and connection in a kindergarten classroom (book review), Educational Horizons, 77(3), 107 – 108.

Professional Presentations (*indicates refereed)National* Preservice teachers’ transformative learning through an immersive course (Taylor, L., BSU &

Kim, K.J., Wheelock College) – Presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference, Los Angeles, CA, November, 2016.

* Preservice teachers’ self-efficacy in working with families: Can an immersive course increase their self-efficacy? (Taylor, L., BSU & Kim, K.J., Wheelock College) – Presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA, November, 2016.

* Using an Immersive Course to Better Prepare Pre-Service Teachers (Taylor, L., & Kim, K.) – Presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Spring Conference, Baltimore, MD, June, 2016.

* Using NAEYC Resources to Equip Leaders in NAECTE (Taylor, L.) - Presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Spring Conference, Baltimore, MD, June, 2016.

* Preservice Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Working with Families: Can an Immersive Course Make a Difference? (Kim, J. & Taylor, L.) – Presentation at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., April, 2016.

* Professional Development Partnerships Between Child Care & Preschool Programs and Local Colleges/Universities: Benefits to Both Parties (Taylor, L.) – Poster Presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, November, 2015.

* Differentiating to address the needs of all learners in early childhood education classes: Walking the talk of differentiation (Owen, P., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Taylor, L., BSU, Slingerland, H., & Beachy, P., students at MVNU) –Poster Presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Educators Fall Conference, Orlando, FL, November, 2015.

* How Standardized is the Content of Early Childhood Degree Programs? (Taylor, L.) – presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Spring Conference, Minneapolis, MN, June, 2014.

* Maintaining a developmentally appropriate approach in the kindergarten classroom (Taylor, L. & Cordle, L., MSD of Wayne Township) - presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Washington, DC, November, 2013.

* The role of the early childhood educator in providing care and education during intersessions in the balanced school calendar (Taylor, L.) – presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Spring Conference, San Francisco, CA, June, 2013.

* Thinking further about children’s understandings of science concepts with the help of storytelling and story acting (Taylor, L. & Matlock, R.) – 3 hour presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children 2012 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 2012.

* Remaining relevant in early childhood when my schools includes pre-kindergarten (Taylor, L., Kaminski, D., & Stroud, J.) - presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference, Atlanta, GA, November, 2012.

* Identifying children's understanding of science concepts through storytelling and story acting (Taylor, L., Matlock, R., & McRae, B.) – 3 hour presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children 2011 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, November, 2011.

* Issues & Insights on Developing an Online Completer Program (Taylor, L., Clark, P., & Stroud, J.) – presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference, Orlando, FL, November, 2011.

* The Building Blocks (Taylor, L. & Pillets, S. – Baltimore County Public Schools) – presentation at the 2011 Professional Developments Schools National Conference, New Orleans, LA, March, 2011.

*Using “Old School” Curriculum with “New School” Assessment (Sumwalt, I., & Webster, M. – Huffer Memorial Children’s Center, and Taylor, L.) – presentation at the 2011 National Professional Development Schools National Conference, New Orleans, LA, March, 2011.

* Providing Model Experiences for Preservice Teachers (Taylor, L.) – presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, November, 2010.

* Redesigning to Sustain PDS (Lewis, P., Siebert, C., Jacobson, J., and Taylor, L.) – presentation at the 2010 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, FL, March, 2010.

* What Works for Us: Network Structures and Strategies (Lewis, P., Jacobson, J. and Taylor, L. –substitute for J. Miels) – presentation at the 2010 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, FL, March, 2010.

* Collaborating to Provide Model Experiences for Pre-Service Teachers (Taylor, L., Clark, P., Stroud, J., & Zygmunt-Fillwalk, E.) – presentation at Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, February, 2010.

* Successful Professional Development During the Workday (Taylor, L.) – presentation at 2009 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, March, 2009

* Changing Roles, Changing Structures, and Keeping PDS Work Alive (Taylor, L. & Morris, P. – Huffer Memorial Children’s Center), presentation at 2009 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, March, 2009.

* Making Action Research the Heart of Professional Development (Miels, J., & Taylor, L.) Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, February, 2009.

* Church/Early Childhood Program Relationships: More Than Sharing a Building (Taylor, L.) - Presentation at Mennonite Education Leaders Gathering, Pittsburgh, PA, January, 2009

* Early Childhood Research in Professional Development Schools (Taylor, L.) – ResearchNet presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual

Conference, Dallas, TX, November, 2008.

* Action Research As A Tool for Classroom Improvement – (L. Taylor) – presentation at 2008 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, FL – April, 2008.

* Role-Alike Session for University PDS Liaisons (Miels, J., Taylor, L., & Varner, L. – BSU) – presentation at 2008 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, FL – April, 2008.

* Creating a Faith-based Network: How One Group Reaches Families and Professionals (Taylor, L, - BSU, Peterson, J. - Bluffton University, & Martin, L. - Montgomery County Community College) – presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, November, 2007.

* Early Childhood Research in Professional Development Schools (Baum, A, - University of South Carolina & Taylor, L. – BSU) – ResearchNet presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, November, 2007.

* Adjusting to PDS Growing Pains: One Early Childhood Program’s Journey (L. Huber) – presentation at 2007 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March, 2007.

* Enhancing Early Childhood Teacher Growth and Development through Professional Development School Partnerships (L. Huber) – presentation at 2006 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, February, 2006.

* Discerning Quality Through Program Evaluation (Clark, P. & Huber, L.) - presentation at 2006 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, January, 2006.

Early Childhood Educators Meeting (Swick, K., Aschliman, K., Huber, L., Keim, T., Martin, L., Meyer, M., & Wyse-Wenger, S.) - presentation at Can’t Keep Quiet! Mennonite Church Conference, Charlotte, NC, July, 2005)

*The Standardized Assessment of Phonological Awareness: Validity, Reliability, & Usability (Cassady, J., Smith, L., & Huber, L.- BSU) – presentation at 2004 National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX, December, 2004. I was not able to attend this conference because I was in Germany for the semester, however, Dr. Cassady did present the

workshop.

* I Know My ABCs but I won’t share them. How to encourage children’s cognitive development without overlooking their social development (Huber, L. & Williams, D. – BSU) - presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, November, 2003.

* New House on the Block: Early Childhood Professional Development School Partnerships (Clark, P., Huber, L., Stroud, J., & Williams, D. – BSU) – presentation at 2002 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, FL, March, 2002.

* Everybody wins: early childhood program – university partnerships (Huber, L., Clark, P. – BSU; Landon, C., Thompson, J. – CUMNS; Miller, J., Keever, A. – Huffer) – presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, November, 2001.

*Creating Early Childhood Professional Development Schools (Clark, P., Stroud, J., Huber, L., & Williams, D., BSU) – presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, November, 2000.

*Teacher Training: Local Beginnings (L. Huber, BSU, and N. Hoffman, Ivy Tech State College) – presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, November, 2000.

* Indiana’s Professional Development System: Leadership in Action (N. Hoffman, Ivy Tech State College and L. Huber, BSU) – poster presentation at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, November, 1999.

* Beyond the “Why” of Diversity: Practical Ideas for the Classroom – presentation at the Southern Early Childhood Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, March, 1999.

Regional* Laying the Foundation of Mennonite Education for the 21st Century (L. Taylor) – paper

presentation at the Mennonite Education: Why and How? Symposium, Elkhart, IN, October, 2009. (solo presentation, but paper was co-authored with Peterson, J. Bluffton University, and Kennell, L. consultant).

*How to Incorporate Staff Development During the Work Day (L. Taylor) – presentation at the 59th Annual Conference of the Southern Early Childhood Association, Covington, KY, March, 2008.

*Creative Thinking as Classroom Habit (L. Huber, BSU and F. Jordan, BSU) – presentation at the Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Peoria, IL, April, 2003.

* Passages in Life: Dealing with Infant/Toddler Transitions (L.Huber, BSU and F. Jordan, BSU) – presentation at the Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, March, 2000.

*Enhancing Staff Understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice – presentation at the Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Sioux Falls, SD, April, 1999.

State

* Advancing the Early Childhood Profession (L. Taylor) – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN April, 2015.

* Indiana CORE Assessments for Educator Licensure Item Review Conference (L. Taylor) - Indianapolis, IN, September, 2012.

* Connecting Stories with Science the “Vivian Paley Way” – (L. Taylor, N. Carlson, & R. Matlock) – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2012.

* Look at Me! I’m Learning to Read as I Play! (L. Taylor) – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference,

Indianapolis, IN, April, 2011.

Classroom Management Strategies for Creating Peaceful Classrooms (L. Taylor) – presentation for the “Faith-Based Programs: Making a Difference in the Lives of Children” pre-

conference session at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children

Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2011.

* I Can’t Get These Children to Behave! (L. Taylor) – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April 2010.

* See Action Research Projects Completed in Preschool Classrooms (L. Taylor) – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April 2008.

*Creating Teacher Leaders – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2007.

*Early Childhood Education Worldwide: How Does the U.S. Compare? – presented twice at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN March, 2006.

*Successful Conference Planning 101 – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN March, 2006.

*Relationship Building with Parents and Families – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN March, 2005.

*I Know My ABCs but I won’t share them. (Huber, L. & Williams, D., BSU) – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN March, 2004.

Woodworking – presentation at the Child Care Development Fund Contract Action Group meeting, Indianapolis, IN, July, 2003.

*From Here to There: Making Transitions Work for You – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN March, 2003.

* Appropriate Transitions = Smoother Days – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March, 2002.

*Smooth Out Your Day with Appropriate Transitions – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March, 2001.

*Outdoor Play: More Than Recess – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2000.

*Infant/Toddler Transitions to Day Care – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, W. Lafayette, IN, March, 1999.

*Incorporating Diversity: Fun, Inexpensive Ideas – presentation at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March, 1998.

LocalYou really DO teach math in early childhood! - presentation at the Using STEAM in Education

conference, Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN, March, 2015.

Intentionally Planning for Children’s Play to Make the Most of the Experience – Keynote presentation for the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Morning of Play: A Deeper Look at Play Based Learning event, February, 2015.

Action Research as a Tool for Addressing Classroom Concerns – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, March, 2012.

Blocks: More than Building – presentation to the staff at United Day Care Center, Muncie, IN, April, 2011.

Addressing Children’s Behavior – presentation in Muncie as one of the Ball State University Workshop Series, April, 2011.

Addressing Children’s Behavior – presentation at CUMNS Kids as one of the Ball State University Workshop Series, October, 2010.

Issues, Resources and Best Practice Models of Online Teaching at Ball State (Pavlechko,G. & Taylor, L.) – presentation at the Miller College of Business faculty retreat, Ball State University, May, 2010

Early Childhood Curriculum Overview - presentation for Child Care Resource & Referral, Anderson, IN, February, 2010.

Letting Your Mind Wonder About Your Classroom – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, February, 2009

Two Plus Two Equals a Bachelor’s Degree (Taylor, L. & Hoffman, N. Ivy Tech Community College) – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, February, 2008

Using Learning Centers in the Preschool Classroom – presentation at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA Child Care Early Childhood Conference, September, 2005.

Including Social Development Skills with Academic Skills - presentation at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA Child Care Early Childhood Conference, September, 2005.

Learning: Social and Brain Influences – presentation at CUMNS Kids Staff Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, August, 2005.

Keeping a Social Development Focus in An Academic World – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, February, 2005.

Professionalism – presentation to Child Development Association class held at CUMNS Kids, Indianapolis, IN, February, 2005.

Integrated Curriculum – Primary Grades – presentation at Wetzel Elementary School Teacher In-Service Day, October, 2004

Integrated Curriculum – Upper Elementary Grades - presentation at Wetzel Elementary School Teacher In-Service Day, October, 2004

Developmentally Appropriate Practices – presentation at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA Child Care’s Early Childhood Conference, May, 2004.

High Scope Curriculum – presentation at the Delaware County Child Care Support Group, Muncie, IN April, 2004.

Hands On with the Indiana Foundations (L. Huber, BSU & N. Hoffman, Ivy Tech) – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Muncie, IN, February, 2004.

Woodworking – presentation at United Day Care Center, Muncie, IN, March, 2002.

How to Facilitate Learning Through Play – presentation for the Eastern Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Connersville, IN, April, 2001.

Worthy Wages – presentation to Apple Tree Board of Management, August, 2000.

Multiculturalism – presentation at Head Start, New Castle, IN, August, 2000.

Developmentally Appropriate Staff Training – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Muncie, IN, September, 1999.

Passages in Life: Dealing with Infant/Toddler Transitions in the Child Care Setting (L. Huber and F. Jordan) – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Muncie, IN September, 1999.

Play – presentation at Castleton United Methodist Nursery School Staff Meeting, May, 1999.

Integrating Diversity: Ideas and Resources – presentation at the 23rd Annual Ball State University Early Childhood Conference, Muncie, IN, October, 1998.

Creating a Culture Friendly Classroom – presentation at the Day Nursery Conference, Indianapolis, IN, May, 1998.

Reggio Emilia: An Example of Excellence in Early Childhood Programs – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Muncie, IN, January, 1998.

Storytelling Fun - Ball State University Early Childhood Conference, Muncie, IN, April, 1996.

Whole Language - Whole Child - Continuing education course presented at Indiana University – Kokomo, March, 1996.

Bringing the World to Your Classroom: Multicultural Education - Continuing education course for Area 5 Head Start, Logansport, IN, March, 1996.

Early Childhood Education: From Theory to Practice - Continuing education course presented at Indiana University - Kokomo, October, 1995.

Storytelling Fun - Ball State University Early Childhood Conference, Muncie, IN, April, 1995.

Health and Safety - Dependent Care Management, Inc., & Grant County Child Care Association, Marion, IN, April, 1995.

Thematic Planning – presentation at the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Muncie, IN, January, 1995.

Helping Children Discover Their World Through Thematic Learning Centers - Ball State University Early Childhood Conference, Muncie, IN, April, 1992.

Nursery Rhymes and Transportation: Fun With Learning Centers - Northeast Regional Conference of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Ft. Wayne, IN, March, 1992.

Professional DevelopmentNational ConferencesNational Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference (Los

Angeles, CA, November, 2016)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Spring Conference (Baltimore, MD, June, 2016)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Development Institute (Baltimore, MD, June, 2016)

American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Meeting (Washington, D.C., April, 2016)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference (Orlando, FL, November 2015)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Orlando, FL, November 2015)

Reggio Conference (Evansville, IN March 2015)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference (Dallas, TX, November 2014)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Dallas, TX, November 2014)

National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2014 National Institute for Early

Childhood Professional Development (Minneapolis, MN, June, 2013)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Spring Conference (Minneapolis, MN, June 2013)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Washington, DC, November 2013)

National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2013 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development (San Francisco, CA June, 2013)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Atlanta, GA, November 2012)

National Association for the Education of Young Children, 21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development (Indianapolis, IN, June, 2012)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Orlando, FL, November 2011)

National Association for the Education of Young Children, 20th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development (Providence, RI, June, 2011)

2011 Professional Development Schools National Conference (New Orleans, LA, March, 2011)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Anaheim, CA, November 2010)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference (Anaheim, CA, November, 2010)

2010 Professional Development Schools National Conference (Orlando, FL, March, 2010)

2009 Professional Development Schools National Conference (Daytona Beach, FL, March, 2009)

Association of Teacher Educators, Annual Conference (Dallas, TX, February, 2009)

Mennonite Education Leaders Gathering, (Pittsburgh, January, 2009)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Dallas, TX, November, 2008)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference (Dallas, TX, November, 2008)

2008 Professional Development Schools Annual Conference (Orlando, FL, April, 2008)

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Chicago, IL, November, 2007)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference (Chicago, IL, November, 2007).

2007 Professional Development Schools National Conference (Las Vegas, NV: March, 2007)

Association of Teacher Educators, Annual Conference (Atlanta, GA: February, 2006)

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Annual Conference (San Diego, CA: January, 2006)

National Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Chicago, IL: November, 2003).

National Staff Development Conference (Boston, MA: December, 2002).

2002 Professional Development Schools National Conference (Orlando, FL: March, 2002).

National Staff Development Conference (Denver, CO: December, 2001).

National Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Anaheim, CA; November, 2001).

National Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Atlanta, GA; November, 2000).

National Association for the Education of Young Children, Conference for Affiliate Leaders (San Francisco, CA; June, 2000).

American Association for Higher Education, Eighth Conference on Faculty Roles & Rewards (New Orleans, LA; February, 2000).

National Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (New Orleans, LA; November, 1999).

Southern Early Childhood Association, Annual Conference (Nashville, TN; March, 1999)

National Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Toronto, Canada; November, 1998)

The Leading Edge: NAEYC’S National Teleconference/Seminar on Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs (Indianapolis, IN: March, 1998)

Regional Conferences59th Annual Conference of the Southern Early Childhood Association, (Covington, KY,

March, 2008)

Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Peoria, IL: April, 2003)

Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (St. Louis, MO; March, 2000)

Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Toledo, OH; April, 1998)

State/Local Meetings, Conferences, & WorkshopsReggio Emilia Approach to Education and Experiences and Dialogue: Observation, Interpretation

and Documentation in Close Relationships with Education Research, the Role of Educators and Parents Participation, Indianapolis, IN October 27 – 29, 2016.

TK 20 Faculty Training, October 26, 2016

Torrance Test of Creative Thinking, Figural, Training provided by Torrance Center, University of Georgia College of Education, October, 10 -11, 2016.

From Experiences with Children to Documentation: Teachers as Researchers, Indiana Kentucky Reggio Collaborative Conference, March 21, 2015

Technology trainings provided by Mike Parsley for the Department of Elementary Education

East Central Chapter of Indiana AEYC Annual Conference, March, 2013

East Central Chapter of Indiana AEYC professional development meeting, November, 2012

Interactive Projector Workshop, BSU iCare Corner training, October, 2012

Train-the-Trainer Workshop for Co-teaching in Student Teaching, Ball State University, June, 2011

Electronic Grade Submission, Ball State University, June, 2010

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, April, 2008.

T & L Workshop – Managing Group Projects, Ball State University, October, 2007.

What is New with Blackboard? Ball State University, August, 2007.

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, April, 2007.

rGrade, Ball State University, May, 2005.

Integrating Multimedia in Blackboard, Ball State University, June 2004.

Communication Tools in Blackboard, Ball State University, June, 2004.

Managing Content in Blackboard, Ball State University, June, 2004.

Conscious Discipline Seminar, Indianapolis, IN, August, 2003.

Workshop on Ideas for Integrating Technology into Teacher Education Courses, Ball State University, 2002

East Central Association for the Education of Young Children, Fall Workshop (Muncie, IN: October, 2001) – Topic: Sexual Play Behaviors of Preschool Children

East Central Association for the Education of Young Children, Spring Workshop, (Muncie, IN; April, 2001) – Topic: School-Age Child Care

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Indianapolis, IN; March, 2001; April, 2000)

Workshop on Using InQsit, Ball State University, 2000

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (W. Lafayette, IN;

March, 1999)

Workshop on Web Course Presence (two sessions), Ball State University, 1999

Workshop on Multimedia, Ball State University, 1999

Workshop on Microsoft Word (two sessions), Ball State University, 1998

Workshop on Simple File Conversion and Win 95, Ball State University, 1998

Design Event, Horizon Convention Center (Muncie, IN; May, 1998)

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Indianapolis, IN; March 1998, September 1991 - 1993)

Early Childhood Education Faculty Inservice: The Art/Learning Connection (Ball State University; August, 1997)

Ball State University Annual Reading Conference (Muncie, IN; October 1995)

Ball State University Annual Early Childhood Conference (Muncie, IN; April 1990 - 1996, 1988)

Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Indianapolis, IN; April 1993)

Northeast Regional Conference of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (Ft. Wayne, IN; March,1992)

North Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference (Kokomo, IN; February 1993 - 1996, Chair of Conference 1994, Co-Chair 1993, 1995)

REVIEWERInternational Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies (Guest reviewer, 2016)Educational Research and Reviews (Guest reviewer, 2015)Early Childhood Education Journal (2014 - )Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education (Reviewer, 2010 - )

(Guest Reviewer, 2009 – 2010) British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science (Guest reviewer, 2012)Journal of Studies in Education (2012 - )

GRANTSProvost Immersive Learning Grant: Animal Families: A Themed Unit of Creative Literacy &

Science Activities for the Muncie Children’s Museum, $2,710 for Spring Semester 2017.Indiana FSSA Evaluation of the Indiana Early Learning Pilot Grant Program, $ 1,000,000, Applied

September, 2014Indiana FSSA Evaluation of the Early Education Matching Grant Pilot Program, Requested

$200,000, not funded, Spring, 2014Provost Immersive Learning Grant: Stories of Science: Children’s Pictures & Words

$22,690 for Spring Semester, 2011

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ball State University ServiceUniversity

Undergraduate Education Committee (2012 - )Completed a term at request of the Dean (Spring, 2012)

University Council (2010 - 2016)Academic Assessment & Instruction Committee (2010 - 2014)

Secretary (2011 – 2012)Extended Education Committee (2006 - 2012), Chair (2007 - 2008)Instructional Media Support Committee (2007 – 2012; 2005 - 2006)University Senate (2001 - 2005)Academic Policies Council (2003 - 2005)Judicial Committee (2002 - 2003)Traffic Appeals Subcommittee (1999 - 2002)

Secretary (2001- 2002)Family Member Breakfast during freshman orientation (2002, 2000, 1999)Senior Day presentation (1999, 2000)

Teachers CollegeTeachers College Salary Committee ( 2016 - ), Chair (2016 - )CAEP Standard 1, Subcommittee, edTPA Pilot (Chair, Spring, 2016)CAEP Subcommittee, Dispositions (Fall, 2015 – Fall, 2016)Mentor to Student Teaching Supervisors:

Don Kominowski (Fall, 2016)Sari Harris, Holly Hullinger-Sirken, Penny James (Spring, 2016)

Coordinator of International Student Teaching Experience (2012 - )Clinical Practice Network Committee (2009 - 2013)

Research Partnerships Committee, Chair (2011)Teachers College Assessment Committee (2009)Burris Search Committee: First Grade Teacher (2002)Teacher Quality Enhancement Project, Clinical Experiences Workgroup, Secretary

(2001)

Department of Elementary EducationSearch & Screen Committee (2009 - ) Chair, (2016 - )Secretary (2012 - , 2009 – 2010)Salary Committee (2009 - ; 1998 - 2003), Co-Chair (2016 - ), Chair, (1999 – 2003) ,

Secretary, (2011 – 12)Recognition Committee (2003 - 2009), Chair, (2003 - 2007)Faculty Contact, Home/School/Community Concentration (2002 - 2010)Curriculum Committee (2000 - 2009)Education In Action Advisor (2000 - 2002)Faculty Mentor – Dr. Kate Shively (2015 – 2016)Faculty Mentor – Sherri Searcy (2002 - 2003)Faculty Mentor – Donna Williams (1999-2000)Hospitality Committee (1997 -1998)

Early Childhood ProgramsEarly Childhood Education Conference Committee (1997 - 2012)

(Presenter Coordinator, 2007 – 2008, 2005, 2000 – 2003; Presenter co-chair, 2006, 2004,1999; Exhibits coordinator, 1997 – 1999)

Early Childhood Education Committee (1997 - )(Program Area Leader, 2007 - 2009)(Secretary, 1997 – 1999)

Appletree Board of Management (1997 – 2000)

Doctoral CommitteesChair – Moriah SmothersMember-At-Large – Soha FallataCompleted (graduation date)Member-At-Large – Debra Prenkert (Spring, 2015)Cognate Area Representative – Ola Abusukkar (Summer, 2014)Cognate Area Representative – Mubarak Aldosari (Fall, 2013)Cognate Area Representative – Nabil Almalki (Fall, 2013)Major Area Representative – Kelli Servizzi (Spring, 2013)Major Area Representative – Hanan Osman (Fall, 2011)Major Area Representative – Heather Drockelman (Spring, 2006)Outside Representative – Amy Larrabee (Summer, 2006)

Professional ServiceNationalNational Association for the Education of Young Children

Consulting Editor’s Panel (2010 - )Participant in NAEYC Leadership Speed Date – June, 2016; November 2016Affiliate Council Representative (2012 - 2015)Affiliate Council Workgroup Meeting Format & Structure (2014)Reviewer for Infants Play / Toddlers Play (September, 2014) Consulting Editor for Healthy Young Children book (January, 2012)

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher EducatorsAwards Co-Chair (Jan. 2017 - )Affiliate Chair (Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017)Regional Representative Handbook Committee, Chair (2016)Fall Conference Proposal Reviewer (2016)Conference Proposal Coordinator (Fall 2014 Conference)Conference Proposal Coordinator (2013, Spring and Fall Conferences)

“Watch Me Grow” National Advisory Board (2012)PDK Future Educators Association

Workshop Proposal Reviewer (2012)FEA Essay Competition Judge (2012)

American Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationReviewer, 2016 Conference Proposals on Strand II - Engagement: Hard Choices in

Connecting with All Stakeholders Reviewer, 2012 Conference Proposals on Strand III – PartnershipsReviewer, 2011 Conference Proposals on Strand II – Advocacy: Creating and Enhancing

AwarenessMennonite Early Childhood Network

Coordinator (2014 - 2015)Council Member (2004 - 2015)

StateIndiana Association for Child Care Resource & Referral

Infant/Toddler Grant Selection Committee (2010)Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children

Past President (2014 – 2015)President (2012 - 2014)Governance Committee (2012 - )Finance Committee (2011 - )President Elect (2011 – 2012)Public Policy Committee (2011 - )Vice President (2008 - 2011)Secretary (2002 - 2006)

Administrator’s Certificate Workgroup (2009 – 2010)Professional Development Committee, Chair (2005 - 2006)Non Formal CDA Advisory Committee (2005 - 2006)2006 Conference Committee (2005 - 2006)2004 Conference Committee (2003 - 2004)2003 Conference Committee (2002 - 2003)District Six Coordinator (2000 - 2002)Award Committee (2001 - 2002)Technology Committee (2001 - 2002 )Research/External Assessment Committee, Chair (2001 - 2003)

Indiana Department of EducationParticipant – Indiana REPA Educator Standards Alignment Study – Early Childhood

Generalist, 2016Participant – Indiana REPA Educator Standards Alignment Study – School Setting

Developmental Standard – Early Childhood Education, 2016Indiana Kindergarten Conference Committee

Presenter Coordinator (2000)Indiana Professional Development System

Content/Certification Workgroup: Administrator’s Certificate (1998 – 2001)

LocalDelaware County B-5 Early Childhood Initiative

Education Task Force (2013 - 2014)United Day Care Center Board of Directors (2008 - , 2002 - 2007), Secretary (2003 - 2007)

C.L.I.M.B.S. (Caregivers Learning Indiana’s Model for Building Social Skills) Committee (2012 - 2013)

Delaware County Step Ahead Council, Executive Committee (2001 - 2005)President (2003 - 2005)

Delaware County Step Ahead Educare Committee (2001 - 2005)Chair (2001 - 2003)

Family Network Agency Board of Directors (1999 - 2003)YMCA Board of Directors (Representative from Appletree Board of Management, 1998 - 1999)Howard County Step Ahead Council (1991 - 1994)Howard County Step Ahead Educare Committee (1992 - 1994)

Professional ConsultingEditorial Advisory Board, Polly, D., Heafner, T., Chapman, M., & Spooner, M. (Eds.) (2014)

Professional Development Schools and Transformative Partnerships. IGI Global.

Textbook Review, Swim T., (2014). Infants and Toddlers, Curriculum and Teaching (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Advisory Council, Bredekamp, S. (2011). Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation. Pearson.

Textbook Review, (2010) High Five Teaching. Corwin Press.

Textbook Review, (2010) Formative Assessment: Making it Happen in the Classroom. Corwin Press.

Textbook Review, Barbour, A. (2010) Learning at Home PreK – 3: Home School Activities that Engage Children and Families. Corwin Press.

Textbook Review, January, 2008: Finnan, C. (2009). The Upper Elementary Years: Ensuring

Success in Grades 3 – 6. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Bridges School, Granger, IN, March, 2005

Textbook Review, April, 2004: Hearron, P. & Hildebrand, V. (2003). Management of child development centers (5th ed.). Columbus, OH: Prentice-Hall.

Textbook Review, October, 2003: Edwards, L.C. (2002). The creative arts: A process approach for teachers and children (3rd ed.) Columbus, OH: Prentice-Hall.

Textbook Review, May, 2003: Morrison, G.S. (2003). Fundamentals of early childhood education (3rd ed.) Columbus, OH: Prentice-Hall.

Consultant, Head Start, Kokomo, IN, Workshop: Diversity in the Classroom

OTHERProfessional Memberships

International/NationalNational Association for the Education of Young ChildrenNational Association of Early Childhood Teacher EducatorsAssociation for Childhood Education InternationalAmerican Educational Research Association

State/LocalIndiana Association for the Education of Young Children East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children

(Secretary, 2008 – 2010), Past President, 2001; President, 2000; Conference Chair, 2000; Treasurer, 1997 – 2000; Registration coordinator for 1999 annual conference)

Honors and AwardsRecipient, 2016 Department of Elementary Education Service Award, Ball State University.

Recipient, Hoosier Educator Award (Higher Education), Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, 2015.

Recipient, 2015 Department of Elementary Education Service Award, Ball State University.

Recipient, Flo Kerckhoff Scholarship Award, Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, 1995.

Recipient, Outstanding Kindergarten Teacher Award, KEM Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, 1987.