professor of education graduate and undergraduate faculty

Professor of Education

Graduate and Undergraduate Faculty, Early Childhood Education

Kennesaw State University

Appointed 1994

1. Collegiate and Professional Education

Ed. D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1991 Curriculum and Instruction and State University MA Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1977 Curriculum and Instruction/LD and State University BS Radford University 1969 Elementary Education

2. Teaching Experiences

2001-present Professor, Kennesaw State University 1994-2000 Associate Professor, Kennesaw State University 1991-1994 Assistant Professor, State University of West Georgia 1988-1991 Full-time graduate student, VPI and SU (1989-1991) Graduate Teaching Assistant: Taught EDCI 4234 Math Methods 1983-1988 Elementary Education Teacher, High Point Elementary School,

Fulton County Public Schools, Atlanta, GA 30201 1979-1983 Special Education Teacher, Alpharetta Elementary, Fulton County

Public Schools, Alpharetta, GA 30201 1978-1979 Long-term substitute, Milton Avenue Elementary School,

Communication Handicapped Class, Chatham, NJ 07928 1974-1978 Classroom teacher, Radford City Schools, Radford, VA 24141 1972-1974 Classroom teacher, Forest Park Elem.. School, Roanoke, VA 1970-1972 Title I teacher, McHarg Elementary School, Radford, VA 24141

Teaching Experience as Professor

2001-2002 Working ½ time in as Assistant to the Assistant Dean in the Bagwell College of

Education. My duties include data analysis at the College level for the unit and distribution of data to appropriate departments; assistance in developing a data storage and retrieval system for the BCOE , serving as co-chair of the SAT II committee in preparation for the NCATE visit as well as other duties as they are needed.

The other ½ time I remain as a faculty member in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department where I teach a graduate class, serve as Complex Coordinator for two partnerships and continue with other committee and advisement duties required of an Early Childhood Education Professor. One major ECE committee of which I am the chair is responsible for developing a valid and reliable assessment system in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education.

Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University 1994-1997: Summer Quarter 1994 FED 304 Exceptional Child and Youth 5 credits FED 304 Exceptional Child and Youth 5 credits Fall Quarter 1994 ECE 401 Teaching Math ECE 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision-9 students) ECE 402 Teaching Science 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision-9 students) Winter Quarter 1995 (absent due to illness)

Spring Quarter 1995 ECE 401 Teaching Math ECE 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) EXC 304 Exceptional Child and Youth 5 credits ECE 473 Student Teachers 5 credits Summer Quarter 1995 EXC 304 Exceptional Child and Youth 5 credits ECE 705 Current Trends & Issues/Math 5 credits Fall Quarter 1995 ECE 402 Teaching Science ECE 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--7 students) EDUC 700/01 Portfolio 3 credits EDUC 700/02 Portfolio 3 credits Winter Quarter 1996 ECE 401 Teaching Math ECE 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) EDUC 741 Educational Research 5 credits ECE 473 Student Teachers 5 credits Spring Quarter 1996 ECE 402 Teaching Science 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--7 students) EXC 304 Exceptional Child and Youth 5 credits ECE 473 Student Teachers (3) 5 credits Summer Quarter 1996 No courses taught Fall Quarter 1996 ECE 402/01 Teaching Science ECE 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--9 students) EDUC 700/01 Portfolio 3 credits EDUC 701 Theories of Learning 5 credits

Winter Quarter 1997 ECE 401/01 Teaching Science ECE 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--7 students) ECE 401/02 Teaching Science ECE 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--7 students) EDUC 741 Educational Research 5 credits Spring Quarter 1997 ECE 401 Teaching Math 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) ECE 705 Current Trends & Issues/Math 5 credits ECE 473 Student Teachers (2) 5 credits Summer Quarter 1997 EDUC 700 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Portfolio/Thesis 3 credits ECE 701 Advanced Studies in Learning 5 credits

Fall Quarter, 1997 ECE 401 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) EDUC 741 Educational Research Methods 5 credits Winter Quarter, 1998 ECE 401 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) ECE 402 Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) Co-Director Vaughan/Kennesaw Professional Development School Spring Quarter, 1998 ECE 401 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 4 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) ECE 705 Current Trends and issues in Teaching Mathematics 5 credits Co-Director Vaughan/Kennesaw Professional Development School Summer, 1998--no courses taught Fall Semester, 1998 Due to illness for the first month at the beginning of this semester, I was given reassigned time to complete previous research, work with thesis students and continue work on a technology grant (in conjunction with the KSU Math Department) Spring Semester, 1999 ECE 4401 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) ECE 4402 Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) EDUC 7700 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Portfolio/Thesis 2 credits EDUC 7708 Professional Seminar in Education 1 credit Co-Director Vaughan/Kennesaw Professional Development School

Summer, 1999 EDUC 3302 Curriculum and Assessment 3 credits EDUC 7700 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Portfolio/Thesis 2 credits EDUC 7708 Professional Seminar in Education 1 credit Math Workshop funded through with an Eisenhower Grant Concepts, Manipulatives, and Problem Solving: Developing the Keys to Teaching Mathematics—Paulding County Teachers Fall Semester, 1999 ECE 4401 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) ECE 4402 Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--8 students) Co-Director Vaughan/Kennesaw Professional Development School Directed Study: Nyesha Cook Directed Study: Robin Morrow Spring Semester, 2000 ECE 4401/01 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--5 students) ECE 4401/02 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--5 students) ECE 7702 Historical and Contemporary Influences in ECE 3 credits Directed Study: Joan Elizabeth Sikes Directed Study: Linda Black Directed Study: Alicia Revels Co-Director Vaughan/Kennesaw Professional Development School Summer, 2000 EDUC 7700 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Portfolio/Thesis 2 credits EDUC 7708 Professional Seminar in Education 1 credit Writing 3 Math Modules for ILI Grant 3 credits EDUC 7950 Directed Study: Alicia Allen Teresa Plumley EDUC 7950 Directed Study: Alicia Allen EDUC 7900 Special Topics in Education: Megan Costigan Beverly Davis Steven Helbling Mandy McClure Teresa Plumley Fall Semester, 2000 ECE 4401/02 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--6 students) ECE 4401/05 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--6 students) EDUC 7700 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Portfolio/Thesis 2 credits EDUC 7708 Professional Seminar in Education 1 credit Co-Director Vaughan/Kennesaw Professional Development School TOSS Coordinator

Spring Semester, 2001 ECE 4401/03 Teaching Math in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--6 students) ECE 4402/03 Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education 3 credits (Field Experience Supervision--6 students) EDUC 7700 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Portfolio/Thesis 2 credits EDUC 7708 Professional Seminar in Education 1 credit Co-Director Vaughan/Kennesaw Professional Development School TOSS Coordinator

Summer Semester, 2001 New Graduate Program Taught in both Mod I and Mod II during entire summer 3 credits EDUC 7900 Special topics EDUC 7701 Advanced Studies in Learning 3 credits Academic year 2002: Undergraduate courses

EDUC 2204 Kara Koski—Honors Student Remediation Work:

Amanda Brown-TOSS student Mary Livernoise—TOSS student

Supplemental work-South Cohort —Math workshop Graduate Courses

ECE 8820 Prospectus and Portfolio Development for Achievement ECE 8850 Prospectus and Portfolio Completion

Academic Year 2003 Graduate Courses Taught ECE 8840 Integrated Models of Instruction II ECE 8841 Research and Implementation in Classroom II ECE 8811 Inquiry: Educational Research and Multiple Assessment Strategies ECE 8812 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices ECE 8820 Prospectus and Portfolio Development for Achievement ECE 8830 Integrated Models of Instruction I ECE 8831 Research and Implementation in Classroom I Undergraduate Courses Taught ECE 4401 Math Methods-Vaughan ECE 4401 Math Methods—Clarkdale (as demonstration of methods teaching for and with Debbie Morgan) Academic year 2003 Courses taught ECE 8840 Integrated Models of Instruction II ECE 8841 Research and Implementation in Classroom II ECE 8811 Inquiry: Educational Research and Multiple Assessment Strategies ECE 8812 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices ECE 8820 Prospectus and Portfolio Development for Achievement ECE 8830 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices ECE 8831 Research and Implementation in Classroom I

Academic year 2004 Courses taught ECE 8840 Integrated Models of Instruction II ECE 8841 Research and Implementation in Classroom II ECE 8811 Inquiry: Educational Research and Multiple Assessment Strategies ECE 8830 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices ECE 8850 Prospectus and Portfolio Completion ECE 8812 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices ECE 8813 Inquiry: Diverse Environmental Influences on Achievement ECE 8831 Research and Implementation in Classroom I ECE 8860 Accomplished Instructional Leader

Academic year 2005 Courses taught ECE 8840 Integrated Models of Instruction II ECE 8841 Research and Implementation in Classroom II ECE 8811 Inquiry: Educational Research and Multiple Assessment Strategies ECE 8830 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices ECE 8850 Prospectus and Portfolio Completion ECE 8812 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices ECE 8813 Inquiry: Diverse Environmental Influences on Achievement ECE 8831 Research and Implementation in Classroom I ECE 8860 Accomplished Instructional Leader

Teaching Experience as Assistant Professor at State University of West Georgia 1991-1994: ECE 407 Curriculum and Instruction in ECE

ECE 420,421,422 Student Teaching Supervision ECE 463/663 Science Methods in ECE (Graduate/Undergraduate) ECE 464 Math Methods in ECE ECE 490 Independent Study ECE 823 Early Childhood School Curriculum (Graduate) ECE 864 Adv. Methods and Materials in Math (Graduate) ECE 890 Practicum (Graduate) ECE 897 Workshop: Integrated Curriculum (Graduate) * ECE 690 Classroom Management *New Course developed for ECE majors at State University of West Georgia (Graduate/Undergraduate) •Professional Development School Fall Quarter, 1993 and Winter Quarter, 1994 taught classes and supervised student teachers •Campus Day Care Center Director, Summer, 1993

3. Professional Memberships* *American Statistical Association (1994-1997) *Association for Childhood Education International (Member 1991-1997; Infancy/EarlyChildhood

Committee, (1994-1996) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (1994-1997) *Eastern Educational Research Association (1994-1996) Georgia Association for Childhood Education International *Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1993-2000) Georgia Science Teachers Association (1994-1996) International Association for Statistical Education (Charter member; 1993-1997) *Phi Delta Kappa (1992-2000; Historian, 1993-1994; Newspaper staff, 1992-1993) *Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society (1990-2000; Secretary, 1995-1997; Secretary, 2004-2005; President

2005-2006) *National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1991-2000)

National Science Teachers Association (1994-1996) * have presented at conferences and/or served as an officer

4. Honors and Special Recognitions: Certificate of Excellence—Undergraduate Distinguished Service-2004-2005 Nominated for Outstanding Faculty—graduate (2002) Nominated for Distinguished Advisor (2002) Nominated for Distinguished Teaching (2002)

Nominated for “Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award,” 2000

“Outstanding Advisor Award,” Bagwell College of Education, 2000

“Wings” award at KSU Fall, 2000 nominated by Kendra Carter. “Excellence in Teaching Award” from Kappa Delta Phi, 1996-1997

“Wings” award at KSU, Fall, 1996 nominated by Quintella Ezekiel Who’s Who in American Education, 1994-1995 Faculty Advisor for Outstanding SGAE Chapter in Georgia, 1991-1992 Teacher of the Year, High Point Elementary School, 1986-1987

5. Publications --Articles

Published Articles -referred

Taylor, S, Rogers, C, Ogawa, T, Pramlin, I, & VanBrackle, A. (2006) Playfulness Among Swedish and Japanese Children: A Comparative Study. The Association for the Study

of Play, (in press). Taylor, S., Wany, W., VanBrackle, A. & Kaneda, T. (2003). What I want to be when I grow up:

A qualitative study of American and Japanese children’s occupational aspirations. Child Study

Journal, 33 (3), 175-186. McLain, V, VanBrackle, A, & Fenton, A. M.(2002). Changes in the heart: The role of service

learning in education. In M. Duckenfield and K. Swick (Eds), A gallery of portraits in service –learning action research in education. (pp. 65-80). Clemson, NC: National Dropout Prevention Center.

VanBrackle, A., Bellon, T., Pool, J., VanBrackle, L. & McHaney, J., “A Longitudinal Investigation of Perceived Concerns in Preservice, Student Teachers, and First Year Teachers.” accepted for publication: Research in the Schools. (a nationally referred journal sponsored by the Mid-South Educational Research Association and East Tennessee State Univeristy--in revision).

VanBrackle, A., Bellon, T., Pool, J., & McHaney, J.,VanBrackle, L & Michael, B. (2000). “One Hundred Twenty-Three Student Teachers: Common Fears and Possible Interventions” GATEways to Teacher Education, XIII(1), 37-54.

Bellon, T., VanBrackle, A., Michael, R., Pool, J., McHaney, J. & McLain, V. “Exploring Student Concerns During Preservice Methods Courses: in press GERA Journal.

Johnson, E., VanBrackle, A., and Campbell, A. (1998). “Teaching Science Methods Courses at a Professional Development Site Enhance Students’ Learning: Fact or Fiction?” GATEways to Teacher Education, 11(1), 8-23.

Taylor, S., Morris, V., Wasson, R., Lichtman, M., VanBrackle, A., & Ogawa, T. (1997). If at first you don’t succeed, Ganbare, Ganbare, Ganbare. International Journal of Early Childhood , 29 (1), 64-71.

Pool, J., Bellon, T. & VanBrackle, A. (1997). “Enhancing Faculty Development Opportunities Through Technology,” Reaching through Teaching, 10 (1), 19-20.

Loomis, K., VanBrackle, A. & Bellon, T. (1996). Three in one: Collaborative teaching at the college level. Reaching through Teaching, 9 (2), 19.

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle, L. (1995). The Stress of Change From Student to Student Teacher: An Analysis of Future Student Teachers’ Stress Profiles GATEways to Teacher Education, 7, 4-9.

VanBrackle, A. (1989). Hidden Mathematics. In P. R. Trafton & A. P. Shulte, (Eds) New directions for elementary school mathematics, 1989 yearbook pp. 191-195. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Publications—not refereed journals VanBrackle, A., Associate Editor, (1995-96). Liftoff, 3, (7-8). Shah, A. & VanBrackle, A. (1996). Reading & writing mathematics. Liftoff, 3 (8), 1-2. VanBrackle, A. & Rogers, C. (1996). Mathematics in the primary grades: Change through

play. Liftoff, 3 (7), 4-5. VanBrackle, L. & VanBrackle A.(1994) Students’ internalized representation of simple linear

regression, Proceedings of the ASA 1994 Conference.. VanBrackle, A. (1993). Kappans exposed to rain forest issues; 13 new members, State

University of West Georgia, News, Notes, and Quotes, 7 (4), 1, 7 VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle L. (1992). Enhancing statistical learning through cognitive

connections, Proceedings of the ASA 1992 Winter Conference, VanBrackle, A. (1992). Kappan Public School Educators honored by State University of West

Georgia Faculty. State University of West Georgia, News, Notes, and Quotes, 7 (3), 1.

6. Publications -- Books and Monographs 2005-2006

Math Game: Missing Number Bingo to be on the market in April, Hands on Learning Company.

Math Game: Money Puzzle, manipulative material for making change and comparing coin

values and Money Bridges, manipulative material developed through study of children’s

cognitive connections when counting coins —waiting to hear from Educators Outlet Designed tri-fold ECE Departmental handout 2004 Began revised and updated Undergraduate Advisement Handbook (2003)

VanBrackle, A. (Ed.) (1994). Teachers Talking to Teachers: The Wonders of Math. Carrollton, Georgia: State University of West Georgia

VanBrackle, A. (Ed.) (1993). Teachers Talking to Teachers: Putting Science in the Hands of Children. Carrollton, Georgia: State University of West Georgia.

Book reviews:

Reviewer for HOW TO REVIEW THE LITERATURE, Sage Publication

Reviewer for SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL by Donna Wolfinger,

Addison Wesley Longman Publishers

Reviewer for YOUR STATISTICAL CONSULTANT, Sage Publication.

7. Professional Presentations

• 2005 Presentation: The Living Brain: Making Connections for Learning, GACTE/GATE/GAICTE Spring 2005 Conference, Thursday, March 3, 2005 (with Cherry Steffen)

• Presentation: “A Theme Day: How to Incorporate the New Georgia Performance Standards in a Day of Fun, GACTE/GATE/GAICTE Spring 2005 Conference, Thursday, March 3, 2005 (with Alice Synder and Debra Coffey)

• Presentation— Neurological Networking—Building connections for Counting Coins, Monday, 1/9/06 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education

• Presentation—“The Living Brain—Explorations in Counting Money” with Cherry Steffen October 21, 2005; The 46th Annual Georgia Mathematics Conference Rock Eagle 4-H Center (donated more than $80.00 in supplies)

• Presentation—“Measurement—Just for the Fun of It with Cherry Steffen” October 21, 2005; The 46th Annual Georgia Mathematics Conference Rock Eagle 4-H Center

• Conducted math workshop—“Fuzzy Fraction” in TRAC—Oct 8, 2005-- Ratings: Excellent

• Conducted math workshop—“Word Problems: Breaking the Code---Grades 3-5” Oct 15, 2005,--Ratings Excellent

• Conducted math workshop—“Science and Math Combo—with a Side of Enjoyment---Grades 3-5” 3 hours, Oct 29, 2005—Ratings Excellent

• Conducted math workshop—Teaching Money (grades K-2) February 19, 2005 ; 3 hour workshop, TRAC, Ratings Excellent

• Conducted math workshop—Problem Solving Math Games (grades K-2) April 9th, 2005, 3 hours, TRAC, Ratings Excellent

• Conducted math workshop—Problem Solving Math Games (Grades 3-5), April 23, 2005 3 hours workshop, TRAC, Ratings Excellent

• Submitted proposal to International Reading Association with Debra Coffey—not accepted

• Attended 2005 Professional Development Schools National Conference, March 17-20, 2005—am a founding member of the National Association for Professional Development Schools

2004 Conducted Inservice math workshop for all elementary teachers in Gordon County Completed Inservice Math workshop for Adams Elementary School—Pound Virginia Taught demonstration classes at Adams Elementary School for two days prior to Inservice

Workshop Completed data analysis for study GSI in geography department Consulted with Bret Stanton, Principal, Cartersville High School regarding standardized test scores Advisor Training Presentation to ECE faculty; updated ECE advisor training manual that was

created the previous year. 2003 Presentation at Literature Conference-March 2, 2003 Two presentations at Students First Conference—November 13, 2003 Attended NCATE Conference in Washington DC September 30-October 4 2002 Advisor Training Presentation to ECE faculty; updated ECE advisor training manual that was

created the previous year.

Paper that I co-authored was presented at AERA, “Occupational Aspirations of American and Japanese First Graders”

Presentation: “Through Other’s Eyes;” ATE Conference, February, 2002 Presented with Dr. Emily Johnson and Dr. Vicki McLain

Presentation: “Teacher Retention in Low Income Schools Through a Graduate Cohort Model” ATE, February 4, 2002

Participation in Cobb Leadership Program, February, 2002 Presentation to Chinese delegates on October 7, 2002 Presentation with Dr. Du at Future Scholars Program, June, 2002

2001 Conducted Inservice math workshop for all elementary teachers in Gordon County Complete Inservice Math workshop for Adams Elementary School—Pound Virginia

Taught demonstration classes at Adams Elementary School for two days prior to Inservice Workshop

• Completed data analysis for study GSI in geography department

• Maintained I:Drive format and data entry—Redesigned I:Drive for ease of locating information –idea declined

2000 and earlier:

Vanbrackle, A. “Meaasurement and Fractions.: October 4, 2000. Sponsored by Learning Diability Association of Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga.

VanBrackle A. & Johnson, E. PRAXIS II Workshop. October 28, 2000. sponsored by PAGE. Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

VanBrackle, L. & VanBrackle, A. (October 20, 2000). Measurement Mania. Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Rock Eagle Center, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. (October 20, 2000). Money Madness. Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Rock Eagle Center, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. (October 7, 2000). “Using TRAC for Creating and Making Math Manipulatives. KASE workshop. Kennesaw State University.

VanBrackle, A. (August 8, 2000). “Supervising and Master Teachers” for Dr. Linda Webb, Field Experience Directory, Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw, Ga.

Vanbrackle, A. (April 28, 2000). “And they said teaching was going to be easy.” Student Teaching final seminar, Kennesaw State University

VanBrackle, A. (January 29, 2000). “Games for Teaching Math Facts,” KASE Workshop, Kennesaw State University.

VanBrackle, A. (February 5, 1999). “Place Value: From Ones to Millions,” National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Charlotte, North Carolina.

VanBrackle, A. Abney Elementary School--Celebrating Literature Day VanBrackle, A. “The terrible three of Teaching Mathematics: Place Value, Time and Money,”

Summerfest ‘98, KSU, June 17, 1998. VanBrackle, A. & Ferguson, B., “Math Manipulatives,” Dobbs Elementary, January 27, 1998. VanBrackle A., Bellon, T., McHaney, J,. Poole, J. & McLain, V. (November 7, 1997).

“Forecasting Curricular Change in Field Experience.” South Regional Research Association of Teacher Educators, Norfolk, Va.

Bellon, T. & VanBrackle A. (October 17, 1997). “Literature and Mathematics,”Georgia Council Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle Center, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, L. & VanBrackle A. (October 16, 1997). “Statistics in Elementary School,” Georgia Council Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle Center, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle L. (October 16, 1997). “Counting Money,” Georgia Council Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle Center, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A., Bellon, T. & Loomis, K. (October 10, 1997). “Teaching Portfolio.” SRATE, Charleston, South Carolina.

VanBrackle, A. (February 27, 1997). “The Magic of Connections in Time, Money and Place Value.” National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Atlanta, GA.

VanBrackle, A., Bellon, T., & Loomis, K. (April 18, 1996). “Three in One: How Three Professors Present Portfolio Policy,” Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia

VanBrackle, A. & Anderegg, M. “Factors Affecting Student Satisfaction with Faculty Advisement,” Georgia Educational Research Association, October 26, 1995, Atlanta, Georgia.

Brown, S., Perkel, H. & VanBrackle, A. (June 16, 1995). “Curricular Inclusion and Children’s Literature,” 1995 Georgia Federation Council for Exceptional Children Summer Conference. (unable to attend conference but participated in the development of overheads and organization of presentation).

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle L., (October 19, 1995). ”Manipulatives for Mastering Time

Money and Place Value,” Georgia Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle Center, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, L. & VanBrackle A. (October 19, 1995). “Action Statistics,” Georgia Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle Center, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A., Pool, J., Bellon, T., Anderegg, M. & Perkel, H. (October 5, 1995). “An Investigation of Perceived Stress Patterns in Preservice Student Teachers,” AATC, Atlanta, Georgia.

VanBrackle, L., VanBrackle, A. & Rothenberg, L. (August 16, 1994). “Students Internalized Representation of Regression Line.” 1994 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), Toronto, Canada.

VanBrackle, A.. (February 11, 1994). “The Stress of Change from Student to Student Teacher: An analysis of Future Student Teachers’ Stress Profile,” Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, Florida

VanBrackle, A. (February 11, 1994). “The Relationship of Unmanipulated Self-reports of Children’s Internalized Representation of Numbers to Mathematics Achievement,” Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, Florida.

VanBrackle, L. & VanBrackle, A. (October 17, 1994). “Hands-on Statistics for Middle Grades Students,” Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle, Eatonton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. (October 8, 1994). “For the Love of Mathematics,” Keynote Address, Northwest RESA, Walker County, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. (September 17, 1994). “Time, Money and Place Value: Helping Students Make the Connections,” North Metro Mathematics Consortium, Marietta, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. (February 12, 1994). Discussant for session entitled: “Multicultural Issues,” Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, Florida,

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle, L. (May 28, 1993). “Introduction to JMP” Technology Training Workshops, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, L. & VanBrackle, A. (April 24, 1993). Presenter at FUTURESCAPE in Mathematics, Science and Technology, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A.. (March 5, 1993). “Math and Poetry.” Whole Language Conference, Carrollton, Georgia

VanBrackle, A. (March 5, 1993). “Selected Readings from The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster” Whole Language Conference, Carrollton, Georgia

VanBrackle, A. (September 16, 1993). “Research: An Integrated Part of Work, Home and Self,” State University of West Georgia School of Education faculty, Beginning year activities, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle, L. (November 2, 1992). “Hands-On Statistics for Middle Grades Students,” Middle School Educational Conference, Marietta, Georgia

VanBrackle, A. (October 24, 1992). “The Language of Mathematics--Missed Connections!,” Georgia Association of Childhood Education International Conference, Athens, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle, L. (October 24, 1992). “Statistics and Statistical Language: Keys to Understanding the World Around Us,” Georgia Association of Childhood Education International Conference, Athens, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. (September 26, 1992). “The Integrated Curriculum,” Continuing Education for Child Care Conference, Carrollton, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle, L. (January 4, 1992). “Enhancing Statistical Learning Through Cognitive Connections,” American Statistical Association 1992 Winter Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle, L. (October 30, 1992). “JMP training session” Technology Training Workshops, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.

VanBrackle, A. & VanBrackle, L. (March 17, 1990). “Instructional Bulletin Boards for Mathematics,” Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Roanoke, VA.

VanBrackle, A. (October 2, 1989). “The Hidden Mathematics Lesson,” Blue Ridge Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Roanoke, VA.

VanBrackle, A. (Spring, 1988). Conducted TESA (Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement) workshop, Fulton County Schools, Fulton County, GA.

VanBrackle, A. (April 6, 1986). “Math Enrichment through Games,” In-service for all primary teachers in Fayette County, Georgia.

VanBrackle, A. (October 19, 1985). “Math Enrichment through Games,” workshop, Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle, Eatonton, Georgia.

8. Research Projects and Grants

2005

Cognition and Student Learning Research Grant Title: Necessary and Essential Connections for the Development of Concepts of Fractions Co Authors: Anita VanBrackle and Cherry Steffen grant submitted November 3, 2005—(not funded)

AOL Grant, “Long Term Professional Development Training in Evidence-Based Decision Making for Basic Education Policymakers” Authors: Samuel Abaidoo, Akinyemi Akanmu, Nuru Akinyemi, Christopher Horne, Solomon Negash, Mark Patterson, Ikechukwu Ukeje, Harriett Bissette, Anita VanBrackle (not funded)

Teacher Quality Grant “Title II Part A of the “No Child Left Behind Act” Author: Tom Brown my role is Data Analysis and presenter at some workshops (2004-2005).

Teacher Quality Grant, “Mixing of subject for Master of content” for $54, 845.26 submitted Jan 2005Authors: Anita VanBrackle, Cherry Steffen, Debra Coffey and Alice Snyder (not funded)

Eisenhower Project-1999-2000 for “Concepts, Manipulatives, and Problem Solving in Paulding County, Part II” with Dr. Barbara Ferguson, Math Department Grant was funded but money was returned due to lack of appropriate number of Paulding County participants.

Web-based Courses: What population of students do they best serve? (in progress) Research with College of Science and Mathematics professors--Dr. L VanBrackle, Dr. Leon Combs, and Dr. John Dyer. (1999-2000)

Eisenhower Project-1998-1999 for “concepts, Manipulatives, and Problem Solving in Paulding county” funded $18,918.83 with Dr. Barbara Ferguson, Math Department.

Student Assistance for Leadership in Teaching Grant, awarded 1996-1997. Laurie Thompson. Student Assistance for Leadership in Teaching Grant, awarded 1996-1997. Lisa Crawford Helped write a “Map and Globe Skills” $500.00 grant (1996) for Vaughan Elementary that was

funded by Cobb Co; helped administer the pre- and posttests, completed the data analysis of the results; helped write the final results of the study.

Submitted an application to Connecting Teachers and Technology Faculty Development

Workshop. Although the application was not accepted, Dr. Straley encouraged me to pursue the ideas presented.

“A Longitudinal Investigation of Perceived Stress Patterns in Preservice Student Teachers and First Year Teacher Educators” Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, grant awarded 1994-95 and 1995-96.

Awarded Regional Center for Teacher Education research grant. September, 1993. Title: “The Study of Students’ Perception of the Line of Best Fit.” Amount: $228.63

Awarded Faculty Research Grant, Fall, 1991. Title: “Examining Areas of Stress for Senior Block Students.” Amount: $110.00

Awarded Faculty Research Grant, Winter, 1992. Title: “The Language of Mathematics.” Amount: $200.00

Submitted proposal for 1992-93 and 1993-1994: Foundation Student Work Program for $1300.00; proposal approved both years.

Research in Progress Publications (Educational Materials) Completed data analysis for study GSI in geography department Maintained I:Drive format and data entry—Redesigned I:Drive for ease of locating information –idea declined Time Race--a set of materials developed to address children’s learning to tell time in a

constructivist manner. The materials have been used with first graders and have proven very effective.

Submitted to Cuisenaire Company, May, 1996. Not accepted for publication. Encourage to submit to another company as the Cuisenaire Company was undergoing a major reorganization with another company. The time story was singled out as being especially impressive-will resubmit to another company.

NSF grant awarded for development of teaching modules in KSU mathematics courses that incorporates manipulatives and technology to be taught in a technologically integrated mathematics classroom. Co-investigator with Tim Teitloft, (Math Dept), Barbara Ferguson (Math Dept), Marj Economopolous (MDGE ), and Marion Fox (Math Dept).

Analysis of qualitative data completed. One article in press and one in review. "A Longitudinal Investigation of Perceived Stress Patterns in Preservice Student Teachers and First

Year Teacher Educators" By the end of the 1996-1997 academic year, all data collection was complete. All data has been collected and entered into a data base. This research is now being analyzed and should yield at least five research presentations and five research articles. The data is very rich. The focal topic of each research presentation and article will be (titles may change as the research progresses!):

1) "Forecasting Curricular Change in Field Experience" 2) Student Teaching, The Gateway to a New Profession 3) First Year Teaching: The Things No One Told Me! 4) From Preservice Student Teachers through First Year Educators: The

Effect of Students’ Perceptions on their Professional Development. 5) Stress Ratings from Preservice Teacher through First Year Teacher: Is it

Time for a Reality Check?

Current Research Cognition and learning Fractions (October, 2005) Smathematics –(2004-2005) data analysis Current Project and Research: Developing materials/syllabi/new course proposal forms for development of new specialists

and doctoral program for ECE within the BCOE--2005

10. Institutional and Community Service Duties 2005

Committees—department, college and university level

Graduate Admission Committee (Dept) Graduate Committee (Dept) Doctoral Committee (BCOE) Curriculum & Assessment Committee –annual evaluations and faculty retreat for ECE department (Dept)--Chair IRB evaluations of all IRB proposals for ECE graduate program (all ECE IRBs for University) ECE Steering Committee (Department) AOL Committee—wrote grad and undergrad report (University) EdD Committee (Dept level)--Chair

Undergraduate Program Coordinator (Department) ECE EdS and EdD task force committee—develop new programs(College) One year appointment-Doctoral Committee Coordinator (Department) ACEI committee co-chair –write SPA rejoinder (Department)

Other service:

• Developed and organized “Education Through out the World” presentations. The presentations were held at the KSU Center. The presentations involved 11 international speakers from different countries. It was attended by three graduate cohorts and guests.(approximately 250 people) Dates: October 17, 2005, November 7, 2005 and November 14, 2005

• As the EECE representative for Ed D and Ed S. task force, I developed the following materials:

o Developed BCOE research sequence chart that was used as a guide for syllabi development

o Served at chair of BCOE research committee to supervise development of research course

o Developed ECE Faculty Assignment chart o Developed BCOE sequence of course chart o Developed three ECE charts for three tracks o Completed all ECE new course proposals forms for GPCC o Wrote ECE program proposal section of USGBO document for BOR and SACs

report o Developed ECE Faculty Roster o Completed all course number change forms for Master’s program that were

submitted to TEC and GPCC o Developed the following syllabi for the EdS and EdD program:

� ECE 8140 Impact of Current School Law on the Classroom � ECE 8150 Cognitive Processes and Educational Practice � ECE 8240 Links between Research and Practice � ECE 8250 Applied Theories of Instructional Design � ECE 8310 Stand Up and be Counted: Teacher as Decision Maker � ECE 8330 Ethics and Excellence in the Elementary Classroom � ECE 8340 Politics and Elementary Education � ECE 8370 The Classroom Community � ECE 8391 Linking Traditional Assessment to Instruction � ECE 8230 Post-Secondary Instructional Methods and Internship (re-write)

• Hooded 17 Master’s students during Summer, 2005 Hooding Ceremony

• Developed wall hangings, quilts, crates, and displays for EECE department during NCATE visit

Administrative Duties 2004 Chair—Math Education committee—Unit Level Field Experience Committee Chair-Technology Data Storage and Retrieval Committee Chair SAT II Assessment Committee—BCOE Steering Committee Graduate Committee Graduate Admission Committee ITAC 2002 ECE Undergraduate Program Coordinator

ECE Assessment committee Citizens Advisory Committee-Dowell Elementary Cohort coordinator—Vaughan/Roberts Member of graduate committee Served as IRB committee for all M Ed actions research projects Collected, approved and made sure all action research projects were approved by appropriate

counties before graduate students began their action research Individually worked with various students from all cohorts on research projects—specifically

IRB sec Chair SAT II Assessment Committee—BCOE Steering Committee Graduate Committee Graduate Admission Committee ECE Undergraduate Program Coordinator ECE Assessment committee---co-chair BCOE IRB proposal Evaluator—chair and committee of one Citizens Advisory Committee-Dowell Elementary

Administrative and Service Duties 2003 Chair—Math Education Committee-Unit Level Field Experience Committee-Organize, notify members, set times for meetings, write minutes

and chair Technology Data Storage and Retrieval Committee-Minutes of all meetings Outline, development and maintenance of I:Drive CHAIR--Technology Data Storage and Retrieval SAT II Assessment Committee-- Organize, notify members, set times for meetings, write minutes

and chair SAT II Annual Report SAT II Minutes-all meetings CHAIR SAT II--Assessment (BCOE) SAT II written report for each Steering committee meeting-Steering Committee member BOR data analysis-Organized and presented report t o Dr. Mitchell Title II data collected and analyzed-Organized and presented report to Dr. Mitchell AACTE data for annual report-Organized and presented report to Dr. Mitchell

Service 2003

• •Cohort coordinator—Vaughan/Roberts

• Took leadership role in establishing collaboration between three new cohorts during Summer 2003

• •Taught full load of graduate courses each semester,

• •Advised students individually on action research

• •Member of graduate committee

• •Served as IRB committee for all M Ed actions research projects

• •Collected, approved and made sure all action research projects were approved by appropriate counties before graduate students began their action research

• •Individually worked with various students from all cohorts on research projects—specifically IRB section

• •Organized first day of new graduate student orientation with goal of presenting organized, professional and caring KSU ECE graduate program

• •Guest lecturer for Dr. Ukeje for 3 classes

Graduate Committees

Graduate Admission Committee

Graduate Committee

Undergraduate Committees

ITAC 2002

ECE Undergraduate Program Coordinator

ECE Assessment committee

Citizens Advisory Committee-Dowell Elementary Department Service 2002 Developed ECE 8840 syllabus—graduate course

Attended Hooding Ceremony and Hooded 6 students—a wonderful honor Entered all chapter tests for text used in EDUC 2204. All electronic data bases have been shared with Dr. Ouyang and Dr. Ukege

Institutional Committee Service—Department (2001)

Co-Director Vaughan Elementary School (Spring, 2001) Chair, Environmental and Cultural Standing Committee (Spring, 2001) TOSS Coordinator (Spring, 2001)

• Chair: Environmental and Cultural Standing Committee responsible for • development of procedure for ECE new student orientations • development of all materials for ECE new student orientaiton • development and refinement of cultural and traditions for deparment • development of Departmental Advisement Handbook • deveopment of • TOSS Coordinator (2000-present)

• coordinated TOSS process: student application; evaluation; notification of acceptance

• coordinated TOSS orientation: organization of session and distribution of students to various sections

• continued revisions and additions to TOSS handbook based on student and faculty feedback

• designed and distributed TOSS name tags for TOSS students in all sections Presented PDS/Partner School information to PTEU September 13, 2000. Mentor to Bertha Furcron, KSU student teacher supervisor at Vaughan Elementary Spring, 2000, Extensively involved with NCATE visit before and during: • Presented conceptual framework to six undergraduate classes in preparation for NCATE visit.

Presentations were coordinated and class presentations were shared with Dr. Emily Johnson • Developed 6 display boards for NCATE evidence room with Dr. Loretta Howell • Hosted visitors at Vaughan Elementary for NCATE visit Consultant (Spring, 2000) Abney Elementary School math instruction Spring, 2000 with Dr.

Mary Pat Sjostrom Consultant (Summer, 2000) for Dr. Ken Logan to provide assistance in data analysis and

learning how to us the statistical program JMPIN. Member, Program Development/Assessment Standing Committee (2000 - present) Chair, Environmental/Cultural Standing Committee (2000-present) • developed 2-yr. orientation schedule for ECE new student orientation • developed 2-yr orientation schedule for TOSS student applications, evaluations and

orientations • developed ECE departmental logos • developed Graduate program logos • developed ECE New student orientation folders with logos

Member, Faculty Advisement Committee (1999-present) • developing ECE advisement manual--in final editing stages • developed Undergraduate Advisement Grid • developed Undergraduate weekly planning grid Member, ECE Mentoring Committee (1999-present) Member, ECE Search Committee (1999-present) Member, ECE TOSS committee (1994-present) • “TOSS Unit writing handbook.” This guide for developing an integrated unit was initially

developed by me, but with input from my TOSS colleagues is revised each semester based on data collected from students.

Member, Departmental Evaluation Committee (1997-1998) Member, ECE PRAXIS Committee (1996-present) • took PRAXIS II exam January 15, 2000 to better prepare students for this exam Member, Shadow Day Committee (1995-present) • helped organize • developed materials (agenda, certificates, created get acquainted activity) and activities, • led introductory activity with middle school and college students. Member, Semester Conversion Committee (1996-1997) Member, Special Education Committee (1994-present) • Helped with design and organization of KSC Learning Disabilities pamphlet distributed during

1994-1996 • developed Learning Disabilities Logo used for pamphlet distributed in 1994-1996 Co-director; Professional Development School, Vaughan Elementary (1996-present) • During 1996-1997 as Co-director of Vaughan Elementary Professional Development School, it

became necessary for me to take a leadership role and create many original materials to enable the Professional Development School program to progress smoothly with a minimum of communication errors. By developing and coordinating the materials and activities listed below, the Vaughan/Kennesaw Connection developed a professional working partnership.

• color coded name tags to identify the KSU student and indicate the specific level of the student, i. e., Introduction, TOSS, or Student Teacher. Developing these name tags supported the safety of students at Vaughan and helped identify our KSU students to Vaughan faculty.

• newsletters to the Vaughan faculty from the KSU students that related their thanks and some fond memories.

• a data base of all the teachers at Vaughan and the level of student they wish to work with during each quarter of the academic year. This information helped eliminate burn-out of the classroom teachers and assured our students were placed in rooms where they were wanted.

• in conjunction with the Vaughan PTSA, a media training session was developed for all KSU students who come to Vaughan. This training session took about two hours and instructed the students as to the proper use of the laminating machine, overhead projectors, opaque projectors, copy machines and other pieces of equipment the students would use as a part of their role in the classroom. A small sticker was attached to each student’s name tag after they completed the training session. KSU students were not allowed to operate the equipment until they were trained. This process greatly reduced the number of repairs needed to media equipment.

• completed data analysis for Vaughan Elementary of the ITBS scores to establish a baseline for

submitting a Pay for Performance grant. • completed a Vaughan Elementary/Kennesaw State University portfolio that presents the process

of growth of this professional development school. • helped teach the second TSS class during Spring Quarter for the Vaughan teachers; because

Cobb County was unable to provide the Vaughan teachers with the second class. Dr. George Hess and I, under the guidance of Dr. Jane McHaney, held the class meetings.

Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee (1995-2000) Member, EECE Search Committee, (1995-1996) Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee (1994- present) Member, Departmental Technology Committee (1995-1996) Member, Brochure Committee (1995-1996)

Portfolio/Thesis Committees Chair, Beverly Davis, Portfolio Committee-completed Spring, 2001 Chair, Sheila Lade, Portfolio Committee—completed, Spring, 2001 Chair, Cinda Snodgrass, Portfolio Committee—completed Spring, 2001 Chair, Wyndee Council’s Thesis Committee completed 8/97. Chair, Jan Jacobs Thesis Committee completed 8/98. Chair, Jana Teitloff Thesis Committee, completed 8/98 Chair, Melissa Zappavina Thesis Committee, completed 8/98. Chair, Jan Bernard Portfolio Committee, completed 5/98 Chair, Emily Blalock Portfolio Committee, completed 8/98 Chair, Terry Farrant Portfolio Committee, completed 4/98. Chair Tammy Shiflet Portfolio Committee completed 8/98 Chair, Julie Adams Portfolio Committee, completed Sum, 1998 Chair, Wanza Walston Portfolio Committee, completed June, 1997 Member, Diane Hudson Portfolio Committee, Fall, 1999 Member, Veronica Krapf Portfolio Committee, completed, June, 1997 Member, Jennifer Goss Portfolio Committee ( 1999 - present) Member, Sherry McElroy Portfolio Committee completed Sum, 1996) Member, Laura Smith Thesis Committee (1998-present) Member, Melinda Phillips completed 12/98 Member, Catherine Hettrich, completed 8/98 Member Catherine Greer, completed 12/98 College Committee Service 2002

Citizens Advisory Committee Technology Data Storage and Retrieval SAT II Assessment (BCOE) ITAC 2002

As change in my position became a possibility, I developed several procedural manuals so my ECE

colleagues could continue the work I had begun in the ECE department.

• I created a procedural manual for the job of TOSS coordinator and organized all the materials

needed to make the job efficient and work smoothly.

• I created a procedural manual for the Environmental and Cultural Standing Committee and once

again organized the materials in a manner that should have been helpful.

• I created a procedural manual for ECE student orientation and organized a crate of the

materials that were typically given out at these orientation sessions.

• Along with the materials was an organization chart that presented a faculty cycle of

presentations at the ECE student orientation. By using the chart no faculty member was required

to give an excessive amount of time to these meetings.

• I began working with Paulding County to establish a new partnership. This partnership became

official during Spring, 2002.

Assistant (?) to Assistant Dean, Beverly Mitchell (2000-200)1 Data Analysis and data organization

• Analyze data to allow for assessment of outcomes in making changes in programs.

• To help programs become “data driven.”

• Develop processes to help all BCOE programs become responsive to outcomes of their respective programs and make appropriate changes.

• Develop a system to organize BCOE data for quick and accurate report writing while providing important information for program changes and future NCATE visits.

• Organize and update the I-drive Member: Defining PDS Committee with Dr. Judy Mitchel (1999-present) Member: Field Experience Committee (1998- present) Chair, Graduate Portfolio Committee (1995-1997) Member, Graduate Education Admissions Committee (1995-2000) Member, Graduate Special Education Admissions Committee (1997-2000) Member, Mathematics Education Committee (1994- present) Member, NCATE Syllabi Committee, (1994-1998) responsible for:

• collecting all PTEU syllabi from faculty across KSC campus • evaluating all PTEU syllabi and providing written feedback to each faculty • developing PTEU/Syllabi matrix of objectives for all areas of study • developing written syllabi guidelines for “short” form for syllabi not yet taught • participated in three PTEU presentations to disseminate syllabi information • formatted and/or assisted with numerous documents for NCATE report

Member, Outstanding Student Teacher Awards Committee (1997-1998)) Member, Coca-Cola Technology Committee (1995-1997) University Committee Service Member, Undergraduate Policies and Curriculum Committee (2000-present) Member, University Tenure and Promotion Committee, (1997-2000) Member, Bagwell College of Education Assessment Committee (1999-2000) Member, Institutional Review Boards Committee (1998-present) Member, Professional Standards Commission on Student Teacher Evaluation (1995-1997) Member, Graduate Policies and Curriculum Committee (1996-1998) Member, Leadership Kennesaw Advisory Committee (1997) Special Needs Committee for NCTM Southern Regional Conference (1995-1996) Member, Faculty Leadership Kennesaw Alumni Committee (1997) Institutional Committee Service--State University of West Georgia Learning Resources Committee member, elected position 1993-1994, State University of West

Georgia Historian Phi Delta Kappa, elected position, 1993-1994, State University of West Georgia Wrote and submitted revisions for ECE Masters degree exit exam, October 25, 1993, State

University of West Georgia Organized “AIMS” workshop for K-4 teachers; November, 13, 1993, State University of West

Georgia ECE Department coordinator for “A-Day” fund drive, September, 1993, State University of West

Georgia ECE Department Social Chairperson, 1993-1994, ECE Department, State University of West

Georgia ECE Conference Committee member, 1993-1994, State University of West Georgia Undergraduate Appeals Committee Member, 1993-1994. State University of West Georgia SAC’s Committee member; Library Services, 1992-1993, State University of West Georgia Instructional Technology Committee; contact representative for ECE, 1992-1994, State University

of West Georgia Search Committee Member for Dalton Professional Development School, 1992-1993, State

University of West Georgia Member of PDK News, Notes, and Quotes editorial staff, 1992-1993, State University of West

Georgia Committee member for oral exams for Masters and Educational Specialists exams 1991-1993,

State University of West Georgia Committee member for Florida Elementary School Aid 1992-1993, State University of West

Georgia Whole Language Conference Committee, 1991-1993, State University of West Georgia • set up data base for attendees and presenters • organized center displays for conference • developed program advertisements and program brochure • created evaluation form for conference; analyzed results • made name tags

8. Research Projects/Articles (Unpublished)

• “The Adventures at Big Canoe”--this unpublished story written with Kathy Garbie was written to capture the joy and humor of an off-campus retreat with colleagues. It was very top secret and given only to the involved parties--well almost!

• Money Bridges--manipulative material developed through study of children’s cognitive connections when counting coins. (to be submitted for consideration for publication) .

• Missing Number Bingo--material developed when teaching kindergarten to help children develop number concepts of before, after, in between, and provide assistance in developing correct number formation without the necessity of “writing drills.” (to be submitted for consideration for publication)

• Time Race--a set of materials developed to address children’s learning to tell time in a constructivist manner. The materials have been used with first graders and have proven very effective. (to be submitted for consideration for publication).

9. Services--Institutional and Community presentations,workshops, & consultations Services provided to Kennesaw State University • Bellon, T. & VanBrackle A. “Literature and Making Math manipulatives.” Kennesaw

Association of Student Educators, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. • VanBrackle, A.. “Math Manipulatives--An Overview,” Kennesaw Association of Student

Educators, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. • VanBrackle, A. (November 12 & 19, 1995; January 20, 1996; November 16, 1996; January

25, 1997) Kennesaw Association of Student Educators, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

• Mentor to new faculty member, Dr. Emily Johnson, 1996-1997 • Helped Barbara Ferguson, KSU Math department, with data qualitative analysis for her

dissertation. • Hosted EECE retreat on September 19, 1996 • presentation of Human Relations Task Force Survey to KSU, December 11, 1995 (co-

presented with Dr. L. Howell & Dr. A. Smith) • presented, “Statistics in your classroom” to Dr. Drummond’s MAED 416 class, December

15, 1995 • Hands on Statistics presentation, FUTURESCAPE, at KSU on April 22, 1995

• collected numerous federal educational books and donated to Horace W. Sturgis Library • completed statistical analysis and wrote report of Human Relations Task Force Faculty

Survey, Fall, 1995 Services provided to the Community • Currently collaborating with a classroom teacher to help develop effective classroom

management strategies for her first grade classroom (November, 2000). • Consultant/evaluator of teacher developed math program, “Fast Track,” for Dr. Sammy

McClure, Math and Science Coordinator, Paulding County School (October, 2000). • Member Citizens Advisory Committee--Vaughan Elementary School (1994-now) • Served as external reviewer for Dr. Satomi Taylor in her application for the rank of

Associate Professor and Tenure in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership in the College of Education at the University of Memphis.

• Conducted a first grade demonstration lesson on counting money at Vaughan Elementary on February 17, 1997

• Conducted a second grade demonstration lesson on telling time at Vaughan Elementary February 17, 1997

• Conducted a second grade demonstration lesson on Place Value and Subtraction with renaming at Vaughan Elementary on March 5, 1997

• Conducted a second grade demonstration lesson on Money Bridges at Vaughan Elementary on March 12, 1997

• provided several hours of training on Claris Works program to personnel at YWCA • served as Math consultant to Cloverleaf Elementary, May 28, 1996 • provided math in service, Boyd Elementary School, October 24, 1996 with Dr. Barbara

Ferguson • PTSA presentation “Parents and Mathematics” at Murdock Elementary School,

December 5, 1996 with Dr. Barbara Ferguson • provided math in service to Continental Colony Elementary School, November 15, 1996 with

Dr. Barbara Ferguson • guest lecturer, “Math and Language Arts” for Dr. Toni Bellon, North Georgia College. • computer support, software training, and donation of Claris Works software, YWCA of Cobb

County, May, 1996 • in-service workshops, The NCTM standards combined with the Math Texts” Birney

Elementary, January, 1996. This was a series of half-day workshops designed specifically for Birney Elementary and each grade level at that school.

• workshop on math manipulatives, Ford Elementary School, Cobb County, January, 1996 • data analysis of Paulding County Superintendent’s Survey, January, 1996 • two presentations, Cobb County Middle School Math Conference, November 6, 1995 • Presentation, “Math manipulatives for Early Childhood Education,” for North Metro

Mathematics Collaborative, September 16, 1996 • Director, Georgia State Science Bowl competition, 1994-1996

Certificates for Georgia Junior Academy of Science Bowl participants, 1995 and 1996. developed mailing labels specifically designed for the Georgia Junior Academy of Science

to be used for all mailings related to the Academy. developed data base for Georgia Junior Academy of Science that includes all public

schools within the state of Georgia. This data base, (developed from the Georgia State Department of Education information, includes school names, principals, addresses and much more information) has been shared with RISE.

• Math manipulative presentation, North Fayette Elementary, November 17, 1994 Presentation for North Metro Mathematics Collaborative, September, 17, 1994 • Reviewer for Southern Bell’s Teacher Mini Grant, August, 1994

professor of education graduate and undergraduate faculty

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