CURRICULUM VITA

I. NAME: Joanna Jennifer Cemore Brigden, Ph.D. II. CURRENT POSITION: Associate Professor Childhood Education and Family Studies Missouri State University Springfield, MO 65897 (417) 836-8403 joannacemore@missouristate.edu III. EDUCATION: Ph.D. Iowa State University Human Development and Family Studies Specializations: Early Childhood Education Child Development M.S. Iowa State University Human Development and Family Studies Specialization: Child Development M.S. Florida State University Early Childhood Education Specialization: Theory and Practice B.S. Florida State University Family and Child Sciences Specialization: Child Development IV. CERTIFICATIONS: Mental Retardation K-12 Certification, Florida DOE Pre-K – 3rd Teaching Certification, Florida DOE Playground Inspector, National Program for Playground Safety V. THESIS TITLE: “Delay of gratification and make-believe play of 4-year- old preschoolers” VI. DISSERTATION TITLE: “Preschool teachers’ understandings of make-believe play”

VII. POSITIONS HELD: 05/2015 – present Associate Professor Childhood Education and Family Studies Missouri State University

- plan and implement four-six courses per semester, undergraduate and graduate level

- create and implement special topics courses, blended and online courses

- continue research agenda, including grant proposals, data collection, analysis, and writing

- professional, university (departmental, college, and university) and community service

- contribute data to SPA and NCATE reviews - advise graduate student research - courses currently taught

GEP 101 First-year Foundations CFD 155 Principles of Human Development

CFD 301 Play As Development CFD 304 Outdoor Play CFD 701 Orientation to Early Childhood & Family Dev’t CFD 761 Advanced Family Studies CFD 775 Parent Child Relations ECE 315 Classroom Management and Positive Guidance in Early Childhood ECE 725 Inquiry in Early Child and Family Development ECE 726 Programming & Policy Issues for EC Programs ECE 762 Seminar in Early Childhood and Family Development ECE 771 Proposal Development in Early Childhood and Family Development EEM 799 Thesis

08/2009 – 05/2015 Associate Professor/ECFD Graduate Coordinator Childhood Education and Family Studies Missouri State University

- plan and implement three-six courses per semester, including service-learning, supervision of field experiences, supervision of student teachers, portfolio supervision, undergraduate and graduate level

- create and implement special topics courses, blended and online courses

- continue research agenda, including grant proposals, data collection, analysis, and writing

- professional, university (departmental, college, and university) and community service

- contribute data to SPA and NCATE reviews - write NCATE & DESE report for ECFD graduate program - graduate program coordinator - recruit graduate students - advise graduate students on program - advise graduate student research - courses currently taught

CFD 301 Play As Development CFD 304 Outdoor Play CFD 600 Life As Play CFD 701 Orientation to Early Childhood & Family Dev’t CFD 702 Community Engagement CFD 750 Advanced Human Development Studies CFD 761 Advanced Family Studies ECE 725 Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education ECE 726 Programming & Policy Issues for EC Programs ECE 762 Seminar in Early Childhood and Family Development ECE 771 Proposal Development in Early Childhood and Family Development EEM 799 Thesis

08/2004 – 08/2009 Assistant Professor Childhood Education and Family Studies Missouri State University

- plan and implement three-five courses per semester, including service-learning, supervision of field experiences, supervision of student teachers, portfolio supervision, undergraduate and graduate level

- create and implement special topics courses and online courses

- continue research agenda, including grant proposals, data collection, analysis, and writing

- professional, university (departmental, college, and university) and community service

- courses taught ECE 304 The Early Childhood Professional

ECE 401 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education ECE 402 Assessing the Young Child ECE 491/492/493 Student Teaching Supervision ECE 626 Advanced Curriculum Dev’t for EC Programs ECE 625 Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education CFD 300 Three Faces of Discipline CFD 301 Play As Development CFD 304 Outdoor Play CFD 650 Seminar in Child and Family Development 05/2004 – 08/04 Lecturer HDFS 226: Development and Guidance in Middle Childhood Department of Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University

- plan syllabus, exams, and written assignments

- plan and deliver lectures, create WebCT components and continually update materials online, create rubrics and grade all written assignments

08/2003 – 05/04 Teaching Assistant/Co-Instructor HDFS 226: Development and Guidance in Middle Childhood Department of Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University

- cooperatively plan syllabus, exams, and written assignments with co-instructor

- plan and deliver lectures, create WebCT components and continually update materials online, create rubrics and grade all written assignments

05/2002 – 05/03 Research Assistant Department of Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University - gathered data for existing projects, created databases,

analyzed data, performed literature reviews, wrote grant for future project

- cooperatively planned future projects and collected subsequent data, presented findings at conference, and taught some lectures in supervisors’ course (Assessment and Programming 3- 6 years)

08/2001 – 05/02 Teaching Assistant HDFS: Development and Guidance Birth – 2 years HDFS: Development and Guidance 3 - 8 years Department of Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University

- worked for three different supervisors at one time grading papers, helping with exam construction, creating grading rubrics for assignments and grading all written work - taught lectures in corresponding courses

08/2000 – 08/01 Head Teacher 4-year-old Preschool Child Development Laboratory School, ISU

- full responsibility of all curriculum planning and implementation, parent-teacher conferences and family events, supervision of graduate student teaching assistant (one per semester) and undergraduate practicum students (10-15 per semester)

- served a socioeconomically and ethnically diverse population. Students represented more than seven differing native languages; many students were new to the English language at the beginning of the year.

- served two students who were identified with autism during the summer session

05/2000 – 08/00 Assistant Teacher Multi-age Preschool Child Development Laboratory School, ISU - helped supervise the daily plans of the classroom, planned weekly lessons

- supervised undergraduate practicum students, and a student teacher

08/1999 – 05/00 Co-Head Teacher Integrated Preschool Child Development Laboratory School, ISU

- cooperatively planned and implemented curriculum, parent-teacher conferences and family events, supervision of undergraduate practicum students (five per semester) and student teachers (two in one semester) in cooperation with a public school special-educator

- served a socioeconomically and ethnically diverse population. Students represented more than five differing native languages; some students were new to the English language at the beginning of the year.

- served eight typically developing students and eight students who were identified with special needs in cooperation with the public school system

01/1997 – 07/99 Teacher Margaret K. Lewis Exceptional Student Center Panama City, FL 32405

- taught a functional curriculum to a class of teenage students with mental disabilities. - spent two years teaching children (3-17 years old) with

severe and profound mental and physical disabilities who also had medical frailties

- supervised 2-3 paraprofessionals and 1 LPN - worked on a daily basis in conjunction with physical

therapists and occupational therapists 04/1997 – 07/99 Instructor Early Childhood Services Inc. Panama City, FL 32401 - planned and implemented the state-mandated 20-HR Introductory Child Care Course, consisting of four modules: State Rules and Regulations, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, and Health, Safety and Nutrition.

- planned and implemented 10-HR Courses in Infant/Toddlers (DAP), Preschool (DAP), and Mainstreaming (DAP).

08/1996 – 12/96 Student Teacher Kindergarten Northside Elementary School Panama City, FL 32405

- planned and implemented curriculum within guidelines set forth by the school district

- was part of the classroom from the beginning of the school year and continually increased my “teaching time” throughout the semester

- hands-on experience using the Scott-Foresman reading program and Math Their Way program

06/1994 – 01/96 Head Teacher 4-year-old Preschool First Presbyterian Preschool Tallahassee, FL 32301

- planned and implemented a play-based developmentally appropriate curriculum

- supervised one assistant teacher - participated in the process of applying for initial accreditation from NAEYC

04/1994 – 06/94 Assistant Teacher 4-year-old Preschool First Presbyterian Preschool Tallahassee, FL 32301

- supervised children and implemented program curriculum planned by the Lead teacher

01/1994 – 05/94 Research Assistant Department of Child Development College of Human Sciences Florida State University

- responsibilities included coding vignettes and data entry for research project examining teachers’ teaching styles

VIII. PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP/ AND CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES: 12/1999 Research Coder Graduate Student – Mona Berkey Iowa State University 01/1996 – 04/96 Observer/Intern - Preschool Creative Preschool Tallahassee, FL 32303

02/1996 – 04/96 Class Project/Volunteer Sealey Elementary School Tallahassee, FL 32312 03/1994 Case Study Lucille Moore Elementary Panama City, FL 32405 03/1994 – 04/94 Observer Raa Middle School Tallahassee, FL 32303 01/1994 – 04/94 Practicum Student - Infancy Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Child Care Center Tallahassee, FL 32308 09/1993 – 12/93 Internship – School-age Volunteers Impacting Youth Program Bond Elementary School Tallahassee, FL 32310 09/1993 – 12/93 Family Therapy Assistant Dr. Charles H. Madsen, Jr. Tallahassee, FL 32303 06/1993 – 08/93 Practicum Student - Preschool Educational Research Center for Child Development Florida State University 08/1992 – 12/92 Practicum Student – Preschool Dick Howser Center Tallahassee, FL 32304 IX. CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL AND HONOR SOCIETIES: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (membership in all levels: Ozarks, Missouri, Midwest, and National) The Alliance for Childhood The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) International Play Association (IPA)(American Association for the Child’s Right to Play) Society for Research in Human Development U.S. Play Coalition

X. AWARDS AND HONORS: 2019 Guest Faculty Highlighted at MSU Softball Game 2017 Certified Distance Educator Award 2017 Blackboard Black Belt Award 16/17 Research Sabbatical: America at Play Outdoors, The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY 2016 Nominee for Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award 2015 Mind’s Eye 2015 – University Research Publication 2015 Nominee for Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award 2013 Maroon Minute Honoree – DESE Grant 2012 Outstanding Graduate Mentor Nominee 2009 “Above & Beyond” departmental recognition 2007 Lady Bears Honorary Coach 2003 Preparing Future Faculty Scholar 2003 ABD Scholarship, ISU Graduate College 2002 Selected for Preparing Future Faculty Program

2002 Campus Leadership Award, Iowa State University 2002 Third Place Prize at HDFS 2nd Annual Graduate Research and

Scholarship Poster Session, Iowa State University 2001 Iowa Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Graduate Scholarship 2001 Vera E. Whinery Memorial Scholarship, CFCS 2000 Damaris Pease Scholarship, CFCS 1999 Damaris Pease Scholarship, CFCS 1999 PACE (Premium for Academic Excellence) Award, ISU 1998 CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) Rookie Teacher of the

Year Nominee 1994 Volunteers Impacting Youth Award, Florida State University

XI. ORGANIZATION POSITIONS HELD: 03/2015 - present International Book Review Editor, Board Member The Association for the Study of Play 03/2016 -2019 Secretary The International Play Association (IPA) – American Association for the Child’s Right to Play 03/2017 - 2018 2nd Vice President The Association for the Study of Play 03/2017 - 2018 Planning Committee for TASP 2018 Annual Conference The Association for the Study of Play 03/2015 -03/2017 At-Large Board Member The Association for the Study of Play 03/2015 - 03/2016 Board Member - National Outdoor Play Advocate, The International Play Association (IPA) – American Association for the Child’s Right to Play

10/2014 - 06/2015 Member – Advisory Board MFCAA (formerly Family Matters) 09/2013 – 10/2014 Founding Board Member – Family Matters 07/2011 – 06/2013 Vice-President – AEYC-MO 07/2011 – 10/2012 Conference Committee AEYC-MO 2011& 2012 09/2008 – 05/2011 Series Task Force – Southwest Book Review Board 08/2008 – 08/2009 Planning Committee – AEYC-MO Leadership Academy 03/2008 - 03/2013 International Newsletter Editor – Play Review for The Association for the Study of Play 07/2007 – 07/2014 Board Member - National Outdoor Play Advocate, The International Play Association (IPA) – American Association for the Child’s Right to Play 03/2013 – 07/2014 Board – Membership Chair, The International Play Association (IPA) – American Association for the Child’s Right to Play 04/2007 – 03/2013 Board - Member at Large, The Association for the Study of Play (International) 01/2007 – 04/2007 Conference Committee Member–TASP 2007Annual Conference 05/2005 – 12/2009 Board Member of Ozarks AEYC 05/2005 - 12/2009 Membership Committee OAEYC 05/2005 – 12/2009 Chair, Missouri State University Student Community Group 08/2004 - 6/2009 Executive Board Member (MO State University Representative) Secretary (2009) UCCC (University Child Care Center) 11/2001 – 01/03 President, Iowa State University Chapter of Iowa AEYC 05/2000 – 02/02 Chapter Representative, ISU AEYC to Iowa AEYC 05/2000 – 07/02 State Board Member, Iowa AEYC 05/2000 – 07/02 State Member Recruitment Committee, Iowa AEYC 10/2001 – 07/02 Exhibit Chair, 2002 Iowa AEYC State Conference 10/2001 – 07/02 State Conference Committee, Iowa AEYC 10/2001 – 07/02 Executive Board Member, Iowa AEYC 10/2001 – 07/02 Public Relations Chair, Iowa AEYC 08/2000 – 08/01 Secretary, Graduate Student Network, Iowa State University XII. UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT AND SCHOOL COMMITTEES: 05/2020 – present CGEIP Rep for CFD 155 08/2018 – present Graduate College Grievance Committee, University 03/2007 – present Chair, College of Education Scholarship Committee 08/2009 – present CEFS Tenure and Promotion Committee 08/2018 – 05/2019 Chair, CEFS Tenure and Promotion Committee 08/2016 – 05/2018 EPPC Representative, University 08/2012 – 05/2017 Foundations Award Committee, University 05/2012 – 05/2017 Civic Footprint Committee, University 08/2006 – 05/2016 Citizenship and Service-Learning University Oversight Committee 08/2014 – 05/2015 Chair, College of Education Graduate Advisory 08/2009 – 05/2015 College of Education Graduate Advisory 04/2014 – 05/2015 Member, College of Education Recruitment Committee

08/2013 – 08/2014 Chair, Foundations Award Committee, University 08/2013 – 08/2014 Chair Elect, College of Education Graduate Advisory 05/06-05/07, 5/10-5/14 University Graduate Council - subcommittees on scholarships and recruitment 06/2013 - 07/2013 Clinical Faculty Criteria Task Force 08/2012 – 11/2013 Chair, CEFS Tenure and Promotion Committee 08/2012 – 06/2013 CEFS Department Head Search Committee 08/2012 – 12/2012 Dean’s Task Force on Enrollment Management 08/2012 – 10/2012 Technology Requirements Policy Committee, University 03/2010 – 05/2010 New MS for COE development committee 07/2008 – 05/2010 Citizenship and Service-Learning Assessment and Research Consultant Committee 07/2007 – 11/2007 Associate Dean Search Committee 11/2006 – 2/2007 Greenwood Laboratory School Director Search Committee 08/2005 – 08/2007 University Scholarship Committee 05/2005 – 01/2010 Faculty Advisor – MO State University Student AEYC 05/2005 – 04/2007 University Faculty Concerns Committee - subcommittee on assessment of President and Provost 05/2005 – 09/2012 College of Education Scholarship Committee – CEFS Rep 09/2004 – 05/2011 Early Childhood Advisory Committee 09/2004 - 05/2011 Early Childhood Education Focus Group 10/2004 - 08/05 ECFD Departmental Search Committees 09/2004 - 05/2009 Early Childhood Admissions Committee 09/2003 – 02/2004 FCS College Curriculum Committee 10/2002 – 05/2003 HDFS Department Social Committee 01/1997 – 07/1999 Staff Development Committee, Margaret K. Lewis Exceptional Student Center 01/1997 – 07/1999 Code Green Team (Behavior Response Team), Margaret K. Lewis Exceptional Student Center 01/1997 – 07/1999 Group Leader for Winners on Wheels, Margaret K. Lewis Exceptional Student Center XIII. PRESENTATIONS/NOTEWORTHY ACTIVITIES: FA2020 In book “A Year of Playing Catch” by Ethan Bryan FA2020 “Inequities in Play” presentation for Teach-In for Racial Justice FA2019 House Calls SU2019 Reviewer for Oxford University Press FA2018 Catch Blog by Ethan Bryan on my play research, teaching FA2018 Reviewer for the TASP Annual Research Conference FA2016 Research Sabbatical: America at Play Outdoors, The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY 12/2016 KY3 – Television Interview on how to choose the right toy

12/2016 Expert source – radio story on best toys for children 06/2016 Newsleader – newspaper article on my play research and Teaching

06/2016 Et. Cetera, Shape America Newsletter– article on my research and teaching

05/2016 Play Consultant to Itty Bitty City 01/2016 Play Consultant to YMCA - Downtown 05/2016 Ethics – training for OTC Early Childhood Education School 03/2016 Reviewer for Cambridge University Press 2015-18 Reviewer for Southwest Book Review Board – MSU Library 11/2015 Marshfield Mail – article on my research and teaching 05/2015 Judge – Missouri State Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum

04/2015 Workshop for community parents “Are you safe place to fall for the children in your care? Comforting and effective strategies to use with preschoolers” 2015 Reviewer for Play and Culture Studies 02/2015 Expert Source – News-Leader article on screen time 07/2014 Lecturer for the English Language Institute “Play and Delay of Gratification” Missouri State University 05/2014 Judge – Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum 03/2014 Presented Sammy’s Window with 2500+ items from MS ECFD fundraiser to support their mission 02/2014 Organized community event “Courageous Love” 02/2014 Guest on KSPR news – “Sammy’s Window” and “Courageous Love” 02/2014 Featured speaker – KSMU “Courageous Love” 02/2014 Hot Topic News Release/Video “Foster…” DESE Grant and “Courageous Love” 06/2013 Featured speaker - KSMU story on Unstructured Play 09/2012 Invited Keynote on Play for the MO-AEYC State Conference 06/2012 Guest Speaker – Outdoor Play – for Hand in Hand 04/2012 Do You Have Scruples? Ethics Training for Head Start Staff 03/2012 Guest Speaker – Outdoor Play – for Child Care Link 12/2011 Featured speaker - KSMU story on Engaging Children 6/2011 Volunteered on Playground build with 2 of my undergraduate Classes (students and myself featured in the news piece) 5/2011 Conducted Playground Inspection of the Preschool Playground at MSU Child Development Center & submitted written report 4/2011 Invited presentation on play for Isabel’s House 4/2011 Participated in MO Advocacy Day with UG CFD students 11/2010 Capstone Publishing Advisory Committee 09/2010 Invited workshop on outdoor play and curriculum at the Goddard School 09/2010 – 2014 Advisory Committee for THE OHMIES (a new health and wellness brand for preschoolers) 2010-2011 Reviewer for Head Start Body Start Grants

04/2010 Judge – Missouri State Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum 10/2009 CASL Faculty Research Forum – Presented “Survey Says” 2009 Featured Interviewee for the Urban Neighborhood Alliance DVD

2008-2009 Peer Review/Consultation Group 09/2008 Interviewed for KMOV-St. Louis story on playgrounds 08/2008 Playground Training, staff of the Child Development Center 07/2008 – 10/2008 Playground Consultant Bowerman Elementary 07/2008 – 04/2009 Play Trainings, exhibit staff of The Discovery Center 07/2008 Expert Source- Deseret News – article on outdoor play 06/2008 Guest Content Articles Editor IPA/USA Newsletter: American Association for the Child’s Right to Play 02/2008 Expert Source- Oakland Press – article on recess 01/2008 Expert Source- San Francisco Chronicle – article on play 01/2008 Featured expert for the documentary “Tag” - Thinfilms 12/2007 Reviewer for the SRHD Biennial Conference 12/2007 Play Workshop for Parents As Teachers Pleasant Hope, MO 10/2007 – 2015 Play Consultant Discovery Center Springfield, MO 10/2007 Lecturer for the English Language Institute Missouri State University 07/2007 – 2015 Reviewer for Merrill Education/ Pearson Hall Publishers 08/2007 Guidance Workshop for staff at the Child Development Center, Missouri State University 07/2007 – present Consultant for playground planning to various non-profit groups Southwest Missouri 12/2006 - 2016 Reviewer for Early Childhood Education Journal 08/2006 Conflict Management Workshop for staff at the Child Development Center, Missouri State University 08/2006 Panel member for A Learning Community on “What the Best College Teachers Do” Fall 2006 Showcase on Teaching Missouri State University

06/2006 – 2016 Reviewer for Children’s and Young Adult Book Review Board of Southwest Missouri 05/2006 Playfulness presentation/discussion with students in residential housing - Wells House Missouri State University 03/2006 Panel member (CASL) Citizenship and Service-Learning Fellows (discussion with community partners and current fellows) Missouri State University 02/2006 Interviewed hopeful Missouri State University Presidential Scholarship recipients 11/2005 Conflict Management Workshop for Staff at UCCC (University Child Care Center) Springfield, MO

11/2005 – 2009 Mentor, Child Development Center, toddler class teachers Missouri State University 08/2005 Citizenship and Service-Learning Faculty Opportunities presentation at The Fall 2005 Showcase on Teaching Missouri State University 11/2004 – 11/2005 Mentor, Child Development Center, 2-year-old class teachers Southwest Missouri State University 01/2005 – 5/2005 Citizenship and Service-Learning Faculty Fellow Southwest Missouri State University 09/2003 – 5/2004 Only student chosen for a faculty work group - Transformational Learning Fellow (Dr. Stephen Brookfield) 09/2003 – 5/2004 Project SEEK(Selecting Effective Environments for Kids) Research Project 12/2002 – 5/2004 BabyTALK, Community Collaboration 09/2002 – 5/2004 Project HOME (Home Observation to Measure Effectiveness) Research Project 09/2000 – 8/2004 Mentor, HDFS new graduate students, Iowa State University 02/2001 Screening Committee for new administrative position, Child Development Laboratory School Iowa State University 10/2000 Emcee Palmer Building Dedication (new Child Development Laboratory School and Counseling Labs) Iowa State University 04/2000 Host President/Board of Regents table at Ring of Life Fundraiser/Recognition Dinner Iowa State University XIV. CONTINUINING EDUCATION/PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 2020 Leading When Faculty and Students Push for Justice 2020 Bear POWER Faculty Training 2020 Lecture Capture Studio Training 2018 Faculty Writing Retreats 2017 Earned Blackboard Blackbelt 2017 Earned Blackboard Greenbelt 2017 Earned Blackboard Whitebelt 2017 Scholarship Manager Training 2017 Faculty Writing Retreats 2016FA Research Sabbatical:America at Play Outdoors, The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY 2015 Safe Zone Training 2015 Faculty Writing Retreats

2014 Faculty Writing Retreats 2014 National Program for Playground Safety course in Playground Inspection (recertification) 2013 Engaging Students with Faculty and Staff: Breaking the Ice with Technology 2013 Faculty Writing Retreat 2012 Equity and Compliance Training 2011 “Giving Voice” Diversity Training 2011 National Program for Playground Safety course in Playground Inspection (recertification) 2010 Administrators’ Data Team Training (Decision Making for Results) 2010 Conflict in the Classroom – Center for Dispute Resolution 2010 Graduate Admissions Training 2009 Graduate Program Directors Workshop 2009 Master Advisor Refresher Course 2009 Scholarship Update Seminar 2008 Online Media Training Course (Missouri State University) 2008 National Program for Playground Safety course in Playground Inspection (earned certification) 2008 Peer Review of Teaching for Promotion and Tenure Academic Development Center 2008 Developing the Scholarship of Teaching and (Service) Learning Citizenship and Service Learning Office 2007 “In Their Shoes” Disability Awareness Office of Equity and Diversity, Missouri State University 2007 Renewal of IRB Requirements - Human Subjects Training Course 2007 Using the Quality Matters Rubric to Improve Your Online Course (an online course through the Sloan Consortium) 2007 Getting Started: Online Course Development Basics (an online course through the Sloan Consortium) 2007 Master Advisor Refresher Workshop 2006 Missouri State Online Faculty Workshop 2006 Master Advisor Workshop 2006 What is Critical Thinking? Panel Discussion Missouri State University Academic Development Center 2006 Organizing for Cultural Change, Dr. Harry Boyte Missouri State Public Affairs Mission 2005 Faculty Conversation on Service-Learning Research Missouri State University Citizenship and Service-Learning 2005 Learning and Motivation: An Integrative Model Missouri State University Academic Development Center 2005 Showcase On Teaching Missouri State University Academic Development Center

2004 Showcase On Teaching Southwest Missouri State University Academic Development Center

2004 A Matter of Respect Seminars: Accommodating Students with Disabilities, Teaching and Diversity in the Classroom, and Preventing Sexual Harassment.

Southwest Missouri State University Academic Development Center

2004 Documenting Your Accomplishments for Tenure and Promotion Southwest Missouri State University Academic Development Center 2004 Project Budgeting Made Easier, Southwest Missouri State

University 2003 – 2004 Preparing Future Faculty Program (three semester-courses) Iowa State University 2003 WEB-CT Boot Camp and six specialized WebCT courses Iowa State University 2003 Technology for Large Classes Seminars Iowa State University

2003 Center for Teaching Excellence Annual Conference Iowa State University 2000-2003 Iowa State University Grant Writing Workshops 1998 Florida State University Grant Writing Workshop

XV. PARTICIPATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD/HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ‘94,‘04,’06-‘08,’ (NAEYC) National Association for the Education of Young ’10-’12, ‘17 Children Conferences

‘06-‘13, ’15,’16, ‘18 (TASP) The Association for the Study of Play 2012, 2013, ’15 Head Start Annual National Conference

2010-2012 (AEYC-MO) Association for the Education of Young Children, Missouri 2007, ‘10, ’13, ‘16 (IPA) International Play Association Triennial Conference 2006, 2008 (SRHD) Society for Research in Human Development Conference 2002, 2004, 2006 (SRCD) Society for Research in Child Development Conferences 2005 PLAY=LEARNING Conference, Yale University 2004, 2006, 2008 (NAECTE) National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators

1999-2004 (IAEYC) Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children Conferences

2002 (MWAEYC) Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children Conferences

2002 Nobel Conference: The Nature of Nurture Gustavus Adolphus College 1994-1996 Behavior Management Workshops

1995 (FLAEYC) Florida AEYC Conference

1995 Sesame Street PEP Initiative 1995 Workshops (Blocks, Infant/Toddler) XVI. SPECIAL TRAININGS/PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: 1999 MATP Games (Motor Activity Training Programs) for children with severe physical disabilities

1998-1999 PASSD (Alternative Assessment Program) for children with special needs

1998-1999 Special Olympics 1997-1999 M.O.V.E. (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) for children with physical disabilities 1997 SOAR Conference (Teaching and Leadership)

1996 CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) XVII. PUBLICATIONS:

A. Manuscripts Published (refereed)

2019 Harper, E., & Brigden, J. C. (2019). Is happiness linked to family play? IPAUSA e-journal, Fa18/Sp19. 2019 Hartman, R.& Brigden, J.C (2019). Raising Readers. Early Years, 40, 1, 29-30. 2013 Waters, S. E. and Cemore Brigden, J. J. Assessing the Community Partner in Academic Service-Learning: A Strategy for Capacity-Building, PRISM: A Journal of Regional Engagement: Vol. 2: Iss. 2, Article 1. Available at: http://encompass.eku.edu/prism/vol2/iss2/1

2009 Wubbena, J., & Cemore, J.J. Working with parents to nurture the multiple

intelligences of preschoolers. Practical Approaches for Continuing Education, Vol. 3(3), 18-24.

2009 Cemore, J.J., & Bohnert, R. Big movement: Gross motor play in early childhood. Practical Approaches for Continuing Education, Vol. 3(2), 12-19.

2009 Cemore, J.J., & Meyer, J. Service-learning projects involving play: Student perceptions. National Society for Experiential Education, Vol. 34(1). 2008 Cemore, J.J., & Duboise, K. Using Poetry and Song to Enhance and Enrich the Teaching of Mathematical Concepts. Practical Approaches for Continuing Education, Vol. 2(4), 23-28.

2008 Cemore, J.J. There is life outside your classroom: Making the outdoors central in your curriculum. Practical Approaches for Continuing Education,

Vol. 2(3), 9-15.

2008 Cemore, J.J., & Cunningham, D. Curiosity and the engaged child in nature: A perfect fit for science. Play, Policy, and Practice Connections, Vol. 10(1), 5-7.

2007 Cemore, J.J. The Play’s Still the Thing: How to help children delay gratification through make-believe play (Parts 1 & 2). Practical Approaches for Continuing Education, Vol. 1(3), 20-28.

2005 Cemore, J.J., & Herwig, J.E. Delay of gratification and make-believe play in preschoolers. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, spring, Vol. 19(3), 251-267.

2005 Godfrey, M.K., & Cemore, J.J. “Yeah, I like it” – Assessing what children think of child care. Young Children, July, Vol. 60(4), 86-93

B. Book Chapter Published (refereed) 2015 Cemore Brigden, J.J., & Crase, S.J. Preschool teachers’ understanding of make-believe play. International Play Association- USA, Children’s Play: Research, Reflections, and Possibilities. 2010 Cemore, J.J. Understanding play at The Discovery Center. In M.A. Cooksey & K. T. Olivares (Eds.), Quick Hits for Service-learning: Successful Strategies by Award-winning Teachers. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.

C. Book Chapter Published (non-refereed)

2020 Cemore Brigden, J., & Baker, S.J. (Accepted with contract). Professionalism And Professional Development in Early Childhood. In M. Waniganayake’s (Ed.) Bloomsbury Education and Childhood Studies. 2020 Brigden, Joanna J. C. (2020-in press). Vygostky’s Heads Above and the

Child’s Right to Play. In V. Geneser’s (Ed.) Scholarly Snapshots: The Importance of the Child’s Right to Play. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

D. Manuscripts Published (non-refereed)

2009 Cemore, J.J. Kick the can. In R. P. Carlisle (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Play. In Today’s Society. Vol. 1, 347, SAGE: Washington, D.C..

2009 Cemore, J.J. Wendy houses. In R. P. Carlisle (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Play in Today’s Society. Vol. 2, 788-799. SAGE: Washington, D.C.

2008 Cemore, J.J. How one Ozark child care center shows appreciation. Ozark Association for the Education of Young Children Newsletter, summer, 5. 2007 Cemore, J.J. How do I FEEL? One week in the life of a preschool teacher. Ozark Association for the Education of Young Children Newsletter, winter, 8-9. 2006 Cemore, J.J. Get involved in OAEYC: Help shape the future. Ozark Association for the Education of Young Children Newsletter, spring, 3, 5.

E. Editor 2015-pres Book Review Editor. Play Review. International quarterly for The Association for the Study of Play. 2010-16 Editorial Board for the International Play Association – USA. 2008-13 Editor. Cemore, J.J. Play Notes. Play Review. International quarterly for The Association for the Study of Play.

2008 Special Issues Editor. Cemore, J.J. International Play Association – USA Newsletter. Editor for summer issue on Outdoor Play.

F. Published Book Reviews 2009 Artists by Dana Meachen Rau 2008 Artists/Los Artistas by Dana Meachen Rau 2008 Cooperation by Kimberly Jane Pryor 2008 Tolerance by Kimberly Jane Pryor 2008 What’s Your Source?: Questioning the News by Stergios Botzakis 2008 Yourspace: Questioning News Media by Heather E. Schwartz

G. Unpublished Research Reports 2005 Cemore, J.J. What is make-believe play? Preschool teachers’ perspectives. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Iowa State University.

2001 Cemore, J.J. Delay of gratification and make-believe play of 4-year-old

preschoolers. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Iowa State University.

H. Current submissions 2020 Cemore Brigden, J. Play: Our Ethical Responsibility. Critical Questions in Education National Peer-reviewed Journal

I. Papers in Preparation

Bonham, M., & Cemore Brigden, J.J. The exploration of the natural integration of writing during play in kindergarten.

Pachmayr, R., & Cemore Brigden, J.J. Classroom investigation of toddler conflict resolution and moral development. Cemore Brigden, J.J. Meeting Early Childhood Standards Through Play Cemore Brigden, J.J. Graduate Student Social Play. Cemore Brigden, J.J. Children as Co-Designers: Envisioning a playground.

Cemore Brigden, J.J. Construct validation of emotional intelligence, creativity and achievement.

Cemore Brigden, J.J., & Cunningham, D. Preschool teachers understanding of make-believe play: How to capitalize on the motivating factors of play so children learn. Cemore, J.J. Relationship of type of journal prompts to quality of journaling in service-learning courses.

J. Student Thesis Chair

2020 Marlett, S. Evaluating Uncertainty Monitoring and Resiliency in Middle Childhood (Unpublished Master’s thesis in process). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2019 Krueger, K. The Impact of Pediatric Cancer on Siblings (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 2014 Bonham, M. The exploration of the natural integration of writing during play in kindergarten. (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 2013 Moore, B. L. Nutrition education and labels in the 8th grade cafeteria to promote healthier eating choices (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2013 Pearson, R. A. Attitudes and knowledge of Missouri attorneys regarding developmentally appropriate practice (Unpublished master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 2012 Chen, S. Beating the odds: A case study of protective factors of a

resilient child who exhibits well-developed prosocial behavior (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2012 Kinoshita, M. The functional role of self-directed speech, self-regulation skills, and social engagement (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 2011 Pachmayr, R. Classroom investigation of toddler conflict resolution and moral development (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 2010 Swindell, J. L. Teacher and family perceptions on continuous care in early childhood educational settings (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

K. Student Thesis Committee Member

2020 Pardue, Teri. (In progress). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2020 Gray, S. (In progress). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2019 Hooper, A. Teacher perceptions of parental incarceration and its influence on children’s academic success. (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2017 Hong, Y. Facing diversity in early childhood education: Teachers’ perceptions, beliefs, and teaching practices of anti-bias education in Korea.

(Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2015 Harris, B. Promise not to tell: A child’s formation of privacy. (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. 2015 Parvin, A. Children’s conflict resolution strategies, social skills, and parental style. (Unpublished Master’s thesis in progress). Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

L. Student Seminar Paper Supervisor Chaired 55 student original research seminar papers from 2009-2020

XVIII. EXTERNAL GRANT WRITING AWARDS AND PROPOSALS: 2015/16 Early Childhood Child Care Development Fund, DESE, MO Meeting the needs of all children: Focus on special needs of foster and adoptive children and families Renewal $19,934.00 received 2014/15 Early Childhood Child Care Development Fund, DESE, MO Meeting the needs of all children: Focus on special needs of foster and adoptive children and families Renewal $19,954.00 received 2014/15 Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 2013/14 Headstart Science Support 2012/13 (with Laurie Duncan of the Discovery Center) $139,361 received 2013/14 Early Childhood Child Care Development Fund, DESE, MO Meeting the needs of all children: Focus on special needs of foster and adoptive children and families $19,957.63 received 2012 Imagination Playground Research Program KABOOM $24, 922 requested (grant not funded, favorably reviewed and stated may be eligible for a future grant) 2012 Early Childhood Child Care Development Fund, DESE, MO Child Care Enhancement at MSU Child Development Center $11,050.51 received 2011 Early Childhood Child Care Development Fund, DESE, MO Child Care Enhancement for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos at MSU Child Development Center $11,087.00 received

2010 Early Childhood Child Care Development Fund, DESE, MO Enhancement of child care program for children 3 months to 3 years at the MSU Child Development Center (with Joan Test, Mark Casertano, and Jami Swindell)

$19,996.00 received

2008 Early Childhood Child Care Development Fund, DESE, MO Enhancement of child care program for children 3 months to 3 years at the MSU Child Development Center (with Joan Test and Mark Casertano)

$18,716.00 received

2008 Missouri Campus Compact Micro Grant PLAYATHON

$381.75 received from Missouri Campus Compact

2008 Missouri Campus Compact Travel Grant to present at the Eighth International Research Conference on Service- learning and Community Engagement Survey Says: Evaluating Community Partners, Service-Learning Students, and Service-Learning Instructors (with Susan Waters)

$1000.00 received from Missouri Campus Compact 2005 Family and Consumer Sciences Graduate College Research Grant, Iowa State University $400.00 received XIX. INTERNAL GRANT WRITING AWARDS AND EXPERIENCE: 2015 COE Dean’s Funds Request Scholarship for Attendance at Professional Meeting (online program) $5000.00 requested, $2000.00 received 2014/15 Graduate College Recruitment Grant Ad in NAEYC’s Young Children $1800.00 received 2014/15 Graduate College Recruitment Grant Head Start Recruitment $1930.00 received 2012 Public Affairs Grant Stop the Workplace Drama – AEYC-MO State Conference $2500.00 requested (grant not funded) 2011 Curriculum Innovation Grant – Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancing Community Engagement Across the Early Childhood and Family Development Graduate Program Curriculum (with Amanda Lee) $7500.00 received

2008 Citizenship and Service-Learning Research Grant Survey Says: Modifying Community Partner Service-Learning Assessment Tools to Construct a Best Practices Model.

(with Susan Waters) $4865.00 received

2008 Missouri State University Citizenship and Service-Learning Travel Grant To present at the Fourth Annual Missouri Campus Compact 2008 Statewide Conference

Survey says: Evaluating community partners, service-learning students, and service-learning instructors at Missouri State University.

$100.00 received from the CASL office, Missouri State University 2008 Public Affairs Grant

“Where Do the Children Play?” Preview the PBS Documentary and Be A Part of the Discussion on Childhood Play in Our Society

$1600.00 received from the Office of the Provost, Missouri State University $500.00 received from the College of Education, Missouri State University

2007 Citizenship and Service-Learning Research Grant Survey Says: Evaluating CPs, SL Students, and SL Instructors over a Six- Year Time Frame

(with Susan Waters) $5000.00 requested, grant not awarded 2007 Missouri State University Citizenship and Service-Learning Travel Grant To present at Missouri Campus Compact 2007 Statewide Conference “Developing Citizen-Scholars Across Missouri: A service-learning & civic engagement conference” Service-learning projects involving play: Student learning and student perceptions $215.45 received from the CASL office, Missouri State University

2007 Provost’s Initiative Grant Improving Higher Education Student Success through Learner-Centered Instruction

(with Jeffrey Cornelius-White, Barbara McCombs, Lynn Goldberg, Chantal Levesque, Kandiah Manivannan, and Roger Sell) $51,930.00 requested, grant not awarded 2005 Missouri State University Faculty Research Grant Construct Validation of Emotional Intelligence in Examination of Emotional Intelligence, Intelligence, and Creativity $6,415.00 received 2005 Missouri State University Funding For Results Grant

Fostering Developmentally Appropriate Instructional Practices in the Primary Grades Content Areas

(with Denise Cunningham and Kathy Bernet) $2,825.18 received

2005 Southwest Missouri State University Faculty Research Grant Construct Validation of Emotional Intelligence in Examination of Emotional Intelligence, Intelligence, and Creativity Submitted February 2005 Grant recommended for resubmission in fall 2004 Citizenship and Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program Southwest Missouri State University $2500.00 received 2003 Iowa State University Research Grant Precursors to Peer Acceptance (with Michael K. Godfrey) $5470.00 requested, grant not awarded

2003 Family and Consumer Sciences Graduate College Travel Grant Society for Research in Child Development Conference 2003

$240.00 received

2003 Family and Consumer Sciences Graduate College Professional Advancement Grant (Research) Teachers’ Understanding of Make-believe Play $160.00 received 2001 Family and Consumer Sciences Graduate College Travel Grant Society for Research in Child Development Conference 2001 $250.00 received 2001 Family and Consumer Sciences Graduate Student Research Grant Iowa State University Delay of gratification and make-believe play of 4-year-old preschoolers $250.00 received XX. PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS: 2020 Cemore Brigden, J.J. The relationship of happiness to family play. Accepted for The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in San Antonio, TX in March 2020. (Conference canceled due to COVID-19) 2019 Geneser, V., Atkins, L., Lawrence, D., Cemore Brigden, J.J. et al. Reclaiming the Value of Play. Presentation at The National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Washington, DC, in November. 2018 Harper, E. & Cemore Brigden, J.J. The relationship of happiness to family play. Presented at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in Melbourne, FL in February 2018.

2017 Atkins, L., Lawrence, D., Cemore Brigden, J.J. et al. Communicating the Importance of Play in a Push-Down Culture: Tools for Advocacy. Presentation given at for The National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, in November. 2016 Cemore Brigden, J.J. Graduate Student Social Play. Presentation given at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in New Brunswick, NJ in March 2016. 2015 Cemore Brigden, J.J. Graduate Student’s Experience in Play Class. Presentation given at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in San Antonio, TX in March. 2015 Bonham, M., & Cemore Brigden, J.J. The Exploration of the Natural Integration of Writing During Play in Kindergarten. Presentation given at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in San Antonio, TX in March. 2015 Cemore Brigden, J.J., & Duncan, L. Head Start Meets Science Center! A Project Overview. Presentation given at The Annual Head Start Conference and Expo in Washington, DC, in April. 2013 Cemore Brigden, J.J. Creating an indoor play space: Child’s perspective.

Presentation given at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP)/The International Play Association (IPA) joint annual conference in Newark, DE, in March.

2012 Cemore Brigden, J.J. Invited Keynote speaker on “Play: The Joy of Life” for the Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Springfield, MO, in September. 2012 Reed, T., Bousch, J.C., Cemore Brigden, J.J., et al. Play Advocacy in the 21st Century and Beyond: The significance of play in building the next generation of learners. Presentation accepted for The National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, in November. 2012 Cemore Brigden, J.J. Creating an indoor play space. Paper accepted for presentation at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in Albuquerque, NM in February.

2011 Reed, T., Maxwell, D., Duarte, G., Bousch, J.C., Cemore Brigden., et. al. The inclusion of play in the curriculum and other appropriate play opportunities for children: Play in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, in November.

2011 Patte, M., Johnson, J.E., Cohen, L., Riefel, S., Cemore, J.J., et. al. Clearing Current Play Research Spanning National & International Contexts. Paper presented for the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, in November. 2011 Cemore Brigden, J.J. Get Outdoors: How to integrate the outdoors into your Curriculum. Presentation for the Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Springfield, MO, in September. 2011 Cemore Brigden, J.J., & Chan, K. Do you have SCRUPLES?:Resolving tough ethical dilemmas Presentation for the Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Springfield, MO, in September. 2011 Cemore Brigden, J.J. Children as Co-Designers. Paper accepted for presentation at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in Rochester, NY in March.(did not attend for medical reasons)

2011 Jarrett, O., Reed, T., Cemore Brigden, J.J., Bousch, J.C., Skrupskelis, A., Hemphill, J., Novell, B. TASP research 2011: Implications for Play Advocacy Panel accepted for presentation at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in Rochester, NY in March.(did not attend for medical reasons) 2010 Patte, M., Johnson, J.E., Riefel, S., Sluss, D., Cemore, J.J., et. al. Clearing away rubble from the wellspring: Making room for play in the lives of children. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA, in November. 2010 Cemore, J.J. Play advocacy in the classroom and the community.

Presentation given at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP)/The International Play Association (IPA) joint annual conference in Rochester, NY, in March.

2009 Patte, M., Cohen, L., Johnson, J.E., Nell, M., Bergen, D., Cemore, J.J., et. al. Creating synergies among play, education, and development. Paper accepted for the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., in November. 2009 Waters, S., & Cemore, J.J. Survey Says: Modifying Community Partner Service-Learning Assessment Tools To Construct a Best Practices Model. Presentation accepted for the International Association for Research on Service-learning and Community Engagement Annual Conference in Ottawa, Ontaria, Canada in October.

2009 Cemore, J.J. Invited featured speaker on “Play: Our ethical responsibility” for the University of Wisconsin at Stout Annual Early Childhood Education Conference in Menomonie, WI, in April.

2009 Cemore, J.J. Play: The best way to meet early learning standards. Presentation for the University of Wisconsin at Stout Annual Early Childhood Education Conference in Menomonie, WI, in April.

2009 Cemore, J.J. Social role taking: Trying to think and feel as another would think and feel. Presentation for the Missouri State University Learning Connection Annual Spring Seminar, Springfield, MO, in April.

2009 Cemore, J.J. Play reflections: quality of journaling in play service-learning

courses. Paper presented at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in Brownsville, TX in February.

2009 Jarrett, O., Sluss, D., Reed, T., Duarte, G., Dodd, A., Cemore, J.J.. et al. Play advocacy panel: Contemporary challenges and the need for research. Panel presented at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in Brownsville, TX in February. 2009 Cemore, J.J. Meeting standards through play: Effective strategies for preparation of early childhood educators. Proposal submitted for presentation at The 18th Annual National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development “Play: Where Learning Begins” in Charlotte, NC, in June.

2008 Waters, S., & Cemore, J.J. Survey says: Evaluating community partners, service-learning students, and service-learning instructors at Missouri State University. Presentation given at the Missouri Campus Compact Conference in St. Louis, Mo, in October.

2008 Waters, S., & Cemore, J.J. Survey Says: Modifying Student Service-Learning Assessment Tools To Construct a Best Practices Model. Presentation given for the International Association for Research on Service-learning and Community Engagement Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA, in October.

2008 Patte, M., Cohen, L., Cemore, J.J., Johnson, J.E., Nell, M., Bergen, D., et. al. Play dialectics: Teasing out tension points in the research and application

of play. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Dallas, TX in November.

2008 Jarrett, O., Maxwell, D., Schneider, S., Atkins, L., Duarte, G., Sluss, D., et. al. Advocating for play: Tools for assessing community play needs and organizing

recess campaigns, playdays, playgrounds, and other play opportunities for children. Panel presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Dallas, TX in November.

2008 Cemore, J.J., & Cleveland, M.J. Construct validation of emotional intelligence, creativity and achievement. Paper presented at The Society for Research in Human Development Biennial Conference in Little Rock, AR, in April.

2008 Cemore, J.J. Preschool children’s home play behaviors. Paper presented at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in Tempe, AZ, in March. 2007 Cemore, J.J. The role of motivation in the perceptions of play. Paper presented

at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, in November. 2007 Cemore, J.J., & Meyer, J. Service-learning projects involving play: Student

learning and student perceptions. Presentation for the Missouri Campus Compact Annual State Conference, “Developing Citizen-Scholars Across Missouri”, in Lake of the Ozarks, MO, in September.

2007 Cemore, J.J. The magic of play: Rediscover and uncover what your children know. Workshop accepted for the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children Annual State Conference, Des Moines, IA, in October. (canceled due to illness)

2007 Cemore, J.J. Experience why play is still the thing. Workshop accepted for the Early Years Are Learning Years Annual Spring Seminar, Learning Connection, Springfield, MO, in April. (canceled by conference due to low early attendance)

2007 Cemore, J.J. Pre-service teachers’ perspectives of play and make-believe play. Poster presented at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP)/The International Play Association (IPA) joint annual conference in Rochester, NY, in April.

2006 Cemore, J.J., & Crase, S. J. Preschool teachers' and early childhood teacher educators' understandings of play and make-believe play: why it should matter to all of us. Poster presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, in November. 2006 Jones, C., & Cemore, J.J. Intriguing titles for PK-Grade 4 libraries.

Presentation given at the Southwest Region Association of School Librarians meeting in Willard, MO, in October. (invited)

2006 Hendrix, J., Pearl, P., Mann, M., Cunningham, D., & Cemore, J.J. “Developmentally appropriate practice”: Why children ‘like’ preschool. Panelist at the Academy for Educational Studies Annual Conference in Springfield, MO, in October.

2006 Cemore, J.J., & Crase, S.J. Preschool teachers understanding of make-believe:

How it relates to learning. Presentation given at The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) annual conference in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, in May.

2006 Cemore, J.J, Clawson, C.L., & Godfrey, M.K. Low-income parents and their children’s experiences in child care: Examining quality and perceptions. Presentation at The Society for Research in Human Development Biennial Conference in Fort Worth, TX, in March. 2005 Clawson, C.L., Cemore, J.J., Moeller, L., Godfrey, M.K. Associations Among Childcare Experiences of Low Income Parents and Children, Childcare Quality, and Children's Perceptions of Care. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Conference in Atlanta, GA, in April. 2005 Cemore, J.J. What is make-believe play? Preschool teachers’ perspective. Paper accepted for presentation at the 30th Annual Meeting of The Association for the Study of Play (TASP), Santa Fe, NM, in February. (canceled due to death in the family) 2005 Cemore, J.J., & Clawson, C.L. Remember the Magic: Experience Why Play is Still the Thing. Workshop presented for the MSSU Early Childhood Conference, Joplin, MO, in February. 2004 Godfrey, M.K., & Cemore, J.J. Systematically assessing what children think about child care. Poster presentation at Head Start’s 7th National Research Conference: Promoting Positive Development in Young Children, Washington, DC, in July. 2004 Torrie, M., & Cemore, J.J. The expectation of literacy: The law of the land. Presentation at the Child Care Council, Inc. Annual Spring Conference in Ankeny, IA, in April. 2004 Godfrey, M.K., Cemore, J.J., Enneking, J., & Moriarity, E. Stop Rejection! A pre-intervention strategy to stop social rejection in preschool children. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Human Development Biennial Conference in Park City, Utah, in April. 2003 Cemore, J.J. What is make-believe play? Implications for the classroom. Presentation for the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children Annual State Conference, Des Moines, IA, in October.

2003 Cemore, J.J. & Herwig, J.E. Delay of gratification and make-believe play of preschoolers. Poster presentation at the Society for Research in Child

Development Biennial Conference in Tampa, FL, in April.

2003 Cemore, J.J. & Godfrey, M.K. What do children REALLY think of their child care? Presentation given at the Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Regional Conference in Peoria, IL, in April.

2002 Cemore, J.J. Delay of gratification and make-believe play of 4-year- old preschoolers. Poster presented at the HDFS 2nd Annual Graduate Research and Scholarship Poster Session in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State University, in April.

2001 Cemore, J.J. Blocks. Presentation given at the IAEYC Annual State Conference in Des Moines, IA, in October. 1999 Cemore, J.J. & Watson, A. All Children Learn (Together) in an Integrated Program. Presentation given at the IAEYC Pre-Conference, Ames, IA, for the Annual IAEYC State Conference in Des Moines, IA, in October.