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Sallie L. Harper, Ph.D. Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus

1000 Highway 19 North Meridian, Mississippi 39307

sharper@meridian.msstate.edu 601.484.0187 (office) 601.484.0279 (fax)

______________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION ______________________________________________________________________________ Ph.D. The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa August 2001

Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis: Elementary Education

Minors: Mathematics Education (PK-8) Early Childhood Education Ed.S. The University of Southern Mississippi May 1995

Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis: Elementary and Early Childhood Education

M.S.E. The University of Central Arkansas August 1989 Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis: Elementary School Leadership/Administration B.S.E. The University of Central Arkansas May 1983 Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis: Elementary and Early Childhood Education LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ CLASS ENDORSEMENT VALID FROM VALID TO AA 486 ADMINISTRATOR 08/28/2001 06/30/2015 AA 487 ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL 08/28/2001 06/30/2015 AA 492 ELEMENTARY SUPERVISOR 08/28/2001 06/30/2015 AAA 116 ELE EDUC (K-3) 07/01/2005 06/30/2015 AAA 117 ELE EDUC (4-8) 07/01/2005 06/30/2015 AAAA116 ELE EDUC (K-3) 08/28/2001 06/30/2015 AAAA117 ELE EDUC (4-8) 08/28/2001 06/30/2015

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________________________ Associate Professor/Elementary Education Graduate Coordinator (returned to position July 1, 2012) August 2009-Present Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education Mississippi State University-Meridian Interim Associate Dean/Associate Professor Division of Education August 2010-June 2012 Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education Mississippi State University-Meridian Associate Professor (granted promotion and tenure in 2009) August 2009-Present Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education Mississippi State University-Meridian Assistant Professor August 2003-July 2009 Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Special Education Mississippi State University-Meridian Responsibilities include: leading and directing faculty and budget in the Division of Education; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (3/2 course load) in the elementary education program; undergraduate elementary education coordinator; advising undergraduate and graduate students; co-chairing and serving on dissertation committees; maintaining an active research agenda; securing external funding for research and training projects; and providing department, university and professional service. Graduate courses taught: Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers, Mathematics for K-8 Teachers, Science for K-8 Teachers, Curriculum and Program Development for Early Childhood Education, Theory and Development for Early Childhood Education Undergraduate courses taught: Teaching Mathematics for Children (K-8), Foundations of Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics, Teaching Science for Children (K-8), Creative Arts, Dance, and Movement for Teachers, Social Foundations, Foundations of Literacy, Writing for Diversity

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Visiting Assistant Professor August 2002-August 2003 Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education The University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg Responsibilities included: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (4/4 course load) in the elementary education program; advising masters, educational specialist, and doctoral students; Graduate courses taught: Problems in Teaching Arithmetic for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, Quantitative Research in Elementary and Secondary Education, Qualitative Research in Elementary and Secondary Education, Elementary Curriculum for the Primary and Middle Grades Undergraduate courses taught: Curriculum in the Elementary School, Mathematics in the Primary and Elementary Grades Adjunct Professor August 2001-August 2002 Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education The University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg First/Second Grade Teacher 1993-2002 Richton Elementary School, Richton Separate School District, Richton, MS Chapter I/Title I Administrator (worked with principals and teachers; coordinated grants with other surrounding districts) 1992-1993 Richton Separate School District Administration Office, Richton, MS Seventh/Eighth-Grade Mathematics Teacher Summer 1992 Hattiesburg High School, Hattiesburg, MS Kindergarten Teacher 1991-1992 W.H. Jones Elementary School, Hattiesburg Public Schools, Hattiesburg, MS Third-Grade Teacher 1990-1991 W.H. Jones Elementary School, Hattiesburg Public Schools, Hattiesburg, MS Third-Grade Teacher 1984-1990 East End Elementary, Sheridan Public Schools, Little Rock, AR

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Fifth-Grade Teacher 1983-1984 Collinston Middle School, Moorehouse Parish School System, Bastrop, LA SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ Articles in Refereed Journals Scott, L., Harper, S. & Boggan, M. (2012). The importance of the arts in elementary schools.

The National Teacher Education Journal, 5(2), 28-33. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Harper, S. & Harwell, D. (2012). Mathematics instruction through children’s literature.

Academic Leadership Online Journal. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION Boggan, M. & Harper, S. (2011). Opinions, benefits, and weaknesses of virtual high school and

compressed video courses in a rural Mississippi high school. Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom, 3(2), 29-32. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Stevens, L., Harper, S., & Boggan, M. (2011). The effects of the arts on early childhood

education. The National Teacher Education Journal, 4(3), 49-56. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Leffler, J. & Harper, S. (2011). The impact of teacher quality on preschool mathematics

instruction. The Field Experience Journal, 7(1), 15-32. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Triplett, K. & Harper, S. (2011). The teaching power in environmental print. The Field

Experience Journal, 7(1), 59-74. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION Crenshaw, P., Harper, S., & Hale, E. (2011). Producing intellectual labor in the

classroom: The utilization of the Critical Thinking Model to help students take command of their thinking. Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 8(7), 13-23. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Boggan, M. & Harper, S. (2011). Creation of electronic portfolios in an educational leadership

cohort. Journal of Case Studies in Education, 1(1), 58-62. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Watson, J. C., Harper, S., Ratliff, L. & Singleton, S. (2010). Holistic wellness and perceived

stress: Predicting job satisfaction among beginning teachers. Research in the Schools, 17(1), 29-37. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Tucker, C., Boggan, M., & Harper, S. (2010). Using children’s literature to teach measurement.

Journal of Reading Improvement 47(3), 154-161. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

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Boggan, M., Harper, S., & McAlister, K. (2010). Achieving mathematical concepts one word at a time. The Field Experience Journal, 6(1), 19-28. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Boggan, M., Harper, S., & Whitmire, A. (2010). Using manipulatives to teach elementary

mathematics. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 3(1), 91-95. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Harwell, D. & Harper, S. (2010, Summer). Effective ways to teach mathematics. Academic

Leadership Online Journal. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION Boggan, M., Harper, S., & Bifuh-Ambe, E. (2010). Elementary pre-service teachers

mathematics teachers and technology: Are they ready? Journal of Academic and Business Ethics, 2(1), 96-100. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Harper, S.L., Bryan, L., & Walker, L. (2008). Munsters to Margaritaville: A critical look at

celebrity authors. Education, 128(4), 543-552. INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Harper, S. L. (2008). Attitude and achievement using two approaches for rural elementary

mathematics instruction. Journal of Rural Education Policy and Practice, 1(1), 18-30. NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Harper, S., Boggan, M., Bryan, L. & Shirley, T. (2008). The use of e-portfolios in

teacher education. Society for Informational Technology & Teacher Education, 4170-4172. INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Ambe, E.B., Falconer, R., & Leewer, S.L. (2004). Content area reading: A case study of an

English second language college student. Journal of Content Area Reading, 3(1), 37-69. INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Autry, S.L. (2003). Attitude and achievement using two approaches for first-grade

mathematics instruction. (Report no.SE067534). East Lansing, MI: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED474448). NATIONAL REFEREED PUBLICATION

Commissioned Book Reviews Launius, S. (2006). [Review of the book Activities for standard-based, integrated language arts

instruction]. Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers. Launius, S. (2006). [Review of the book Integrating language arts]. Holcomb Hathaway,

Publishers. Launius, S. (2006). [Review of the book An interactive approach to teaching K-8 science].

McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

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Leewer, S. (2004). [Review of the book Our natural world of science: An interactive approach]. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

RESEARCH GRANTS AND SPONSORED PROJECTS ______________________________________________________________________________ Ratliff, L, Hall, K., & Harper, S. (2014). Regional Native American Art Integration into Public Schools. (2014). National Endowment for the Arts Grant (Amount requested: 20,000). Ratliff, L., Harper, S., Porter, J., & Hall, K. (2014). 4-C: Common Core Mathematics

Curriculum Connections. IHL: Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant (Amount requested: 90,000). Not Funded.

Harper, S. (2013). Travel Grant for the International Conference for Academic Disciplines,

Rome, Italy (funded at $1,400.00).

Harper, S. (P.I.), Waddell, S., Porter, J., Ratliff, L., Tucker, C., Wallin, P., Tabereaux, C., & Cash, J. (2013). 4-C: Common Core Literacy Curriculum Connections. IHL: Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant (Amount requested: 90,000). Funded.

Jayroe, T., McCarra, J., Harper, S., Robichaux, R., Pope, M., Coffey, K., & Boggan, M. (2012). Raising Academic Interest for Success in Education (RAISE). Grant proposal to 21st Century CLC (Amount requested: $1,900,000.00). Not funded. Shirley, T., Porter, J., Watson, J., Harper, S., & Ratliff, L. (2012). Technology Integration for

the Enhancement of Response to Intervention (T.I.E.R.). Grant proposal to Institute of Education Sciences (Amount requested: $200,000.00). Not funded.

Harper, S. (2012). Travel Grant for the International Hawaii Conference on Education (funded at $750.00) Tabereaux, C. & Harper, S. (2011). Partners in Education Mississippi 2007 Kennedy Center

Grant. Grant proposal to the J.F. Kennedy Center (funded at $15,000.00). Tabereaux, C. & Harper, S. (2011). Art Works. Federal Government Grant proposal (funded at

$100,000.00). Harper, S. (2008). Travel Grant for the International Hawaii Conference on Education (funded at $750.00) Launius, S. (2006). Schillig Special Teaching Project Program Proposal (funded at $3,000.00) Launius, S. (2005). Bridging math and literacy between university, school, and home.

Grant proposal submitted to Georgia Pacific. (Funded at 1,500.00)

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Leewer, S. (2005). Project achieve: Achieve Mississippi. Grant proposal submitted to the Mississippi State University Office of Research and Economic Development. (Funded at 3,800.00)

Leewer, S. (2004). The effects of a summer art program on public school students. Grant

proposal submitted to 2007 Research Initiation Program. (Not funded: Amount requested: $15,000.00)

Leewer, S., & Bryan, L. (2003). Recruitment of Choctaw Indian graduate students.

Recruitment Assistance Grant (RAG). Six Choctaw Tribal Schools were visited and recruitment literature was distributed to all certified teachers. The literature described the Master of Education degree available at MSU-Meridian (Funded at $5,000.00)

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ International Professional Presentations and Proceedings (Refereed) Harper, S. & Waddell, S. (2013, October). Climbing the ladder of success with a common core

community. A session presented at International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference for Academic Disciplines, Rome Italy.

Waddell, S. & Harper, S. (2013, March). Building a culture of collaboration:

Embracing the common core standards. A session presented at the Society for Informational Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Watson, J. C. & Harper, S. (2012, January). Holistic wellness and perceived stress: Predicting

job satisfaction among beginning teachers. A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Harper, S., Boggan, M., & Triplett, K. (2011, January). Using manipulatives to teach elementary mathematics. A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Boggan, M., & Harper, S. (2011, January). Can resiliency training help students become more

resilient? A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Harper, S., Boggan, M., Jacob, R., & Ambe, E. (2009, January). Elementary pre-service

mathematics teachers and technology: Are they ready? A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Harper, S. & Boggan, M. (2009, January). Are pre-k educators ready to use virtual math

manipulatives? A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

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Boggan, M., & Harper, S. (2009, January). Student attendance policies: Do special attendance policies always have a positive impact on student achievement or can they lower expectations? A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Ambe, E., & Harper, S. (2009, January). Challenges in language acquisition and content area

learning: The case of English language learners (ELLS) at post-secondary levels. A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Boggan, M., Harper, S., & Shirley, T. (2008, March). Reflections of educational

leadership students toward variables of WEBCT online integration. A session presented at the Technology and Teacher Education Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Harper, S., Boggan, M., Bryan, L. & Shirley, T. (2008, March). The positive effects of

E-folios in a teacher education program. A session presented at the Technology and Teacher Education Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Leewer, S.L., Bryan, L., & Walker, L. (2006, January). Attitude and achievement using two

approaches for elementary mathematics instruction. A session presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI

Autry, S.L. (2003, May). Using children’s literature to teach math. A session presented at the International Reading Association conference, Orlando, FL. Autry, S.L. (2002, July). The effects of motivation on at-risk middle school

students in math performance. A session presented at The University of Calgary’s Leadership Research Institute, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

National Professional Presentations and Proceedings (Refereed) Harper, S. (2013, December). Integrating the arts across the curriculum. A session presented at

Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference, Orlando, FL. Shirley, T., Harper, S., Waddell, S. & Tucker, C. (2012, December). Constructing math skills

using the building blocks of art and children’s literature. A session presented at Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference, Orlando, FL.

Harper, S., Waddell, S., & Shirley, T & Tucker, C. (2012, April). Math + Technology =Art

Integration! A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Boggan, M. & Harper, S. (2012, April). Understanding individual behavior styles of teacher

leaders and common behavior/instructional methods that teacher leaders use to address instructional concerns. A session presented at the National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference, Slippery Rock, PA.

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Harper, S., Triplett, K. & Shirley, T. (2011, April). Integrating geometry with children’s literature and art. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Harper, S. & Shirley, T. (2010, April). Math + children’s literature = fun learning! A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, San Diego, CA.

Harper, S.L., Bryan, L., & Shirley, T. (2009, April). All aboard for math and children’s

literature. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Washington D.C.

Harper, S.L. (2008, April). Math and children’s literature: Using stories to meet standards. A

session presented the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Launius, S.L., Walker, L., Bryan, L., & Shirley, T. (2007, March). Math + children’s

literature = fun learning for little ones! A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Atlanta, GA.

Launius, S.L., Walker, L., Moore, J., & Harwell, D. (2006, April). Undergraduate field experiences: Issues, expectations, and interactions. A session presented at the American Educational Research Association annual conference, San Francisco, CA.

Launius, S.L. (2006, April). Problem solving with children’s literature: Using stories to

meet standards. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, St. Louis, MI.

Leewer, S.L. & Leewer, W.G. (2005, April). Using children’s literature and math to teach the

diverse student. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Anaheim, CA.

Leewer, S.L., Bryan, L., Walker, L. (2004, November). Math + children’s literature =

fun learning for your little ones. A session presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Anaheim, CA.

Leewer, S.L. & Leewer, W.G. (2004, April). All aboard for mathematics and literature.

A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Autry, S.L. (2003, April). Using geoboards to make geometry fun! A session presented

at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference, San Antonio, TX. Autry, S. L. (2002, February). Geoboards: Fun activities with math. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

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Autry, S. L. (2001, April). Connecting mathematics and literature. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Orlando, FL.

Autry, S. L. (2000, March). Geoboard madness: A “bands-on experience.” A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, Mobile, AL. Regional Professional Presentations and Proceedings (Refereed) Harper, S.L. (2012, October). Colors, Shapes, and Paints…Oh My! Math Wizards of Art. A

session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Hartford, CT

Harper, S.L. (2011, November). Math + children’s literature = fun and exciting learning. A

session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Harper, S.L. (2011, October). Bridging mathematics and literacy with children’s books and

manipulatives. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Atlantic City, NJ.

Harper, S.L. (2010, October). Bridging mathematics and literacy with children’s books and

manipulatives. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Denver, CO.

Harper, S.L. (2009, October). Bridging mathematics and literacy with children’s books and

manipulatives. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Boston, MA

Harper, S.L. (2008, November). Math + children’s literature = fun learning and exciting learning. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers

of Mathematics regional conference, Reno, NV.

Launius, S.L., Bryan, L., & Walker, L. (2006, October). Bridging mathematics and literacy with children’s books and manipulatives. A session presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Ambe, E.B, Falconer, R, & Leewer, S.L. (2003, November). Content area reading: A

case study of an English second language college student. A paper presented at MSERA annual meeting, Biloxi, MS.

Autry, S. L. & Jones, R. B. (2003, March). Children’s literature + mathematics = a

great connection. A session presented at Southern Early Childhood Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Autry, S. L. (2002, November). Attitude and achievement using two approaches for first- grade mathematics instruction. A paper presented at MSERA annual meeting, Chattanooga, TN. Autry, S. L. (1998, October). Using unifix cubes in the primary grades. A session presented at

the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Little Rock, AR. State Professional Presentations and Proceedings (Refereed) Harper, S. (2013, October). Creating meaning in science through Muppets. A session

presented at The Arts Integration Conference: The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2013, July). Creating meaning through literature and the arts. A session presented

at The Whole Schools Institute: The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2013, April). Priority gaps and solutions in early childhood education. A session

presented at the Mississippi Early Childhood Literacy Summit: Mississippi State Department of Education, Jackson, MS.

Harper, S. (2012, November). Creating meaning in science through Muppets. A session

presented at The Arts Integration Conference: The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2012, July). Creating meaning through literature and the arts. A session presented

at The Whole Schools Institute: The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2012, April). Priority gaps and solutions in early childhood education. A session

presented at the Mississippi Early Childhood Literacy Summit: Mississippi State Department of Education, Jackson, MS.

Harper, S. (2011, April). Mathematics plus creative arts = STEAM! A session presented at the

Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) 2011 Forum: Power Academic and Performing Arts Complex, Jackson, MS.

Bryan, L., Harwell, D., Leewer, S.L., & Walker, L. (2005, March). Math and literature: A new trend in education. A session presented at the Mississippi Rural Education Association Conference, Meridian, MS. Bryan, L., Harwell, D., Leewer, S.L., & Walker, L. (2005, March). Problem-based

learning: An innovative approach to teacher education. A session presented at the Mississippi Rural Education Association Conference, Meridian, MS.

Autry, S. L. & Beard, L.A. (2003, December). Literature-based investigations for the

mathematics classroom. A session presented at The 32nd Annual Mississippi Reading Association Conference, Biloxi, MS.

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Autry, S. L. (1999, November). Linking mathematics and children’s literature. A session presented at the Mississippi Early Childhood Association, Hattiesburg, MS.

Autry, S. L. (1995, July). Recipe for success: Books the main ingredient! A session

presented at The University of Southern Mississippi’s 55th Annual Reading Conference, Hattiesburg, MS.

Autry, S. L. (1994, November). Literature-based math activities. A session presented at

the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Tupelo, MS. Invited Presentations and Workshops Harper, S. (2014, March 5). Let Your Classroom Explode with Science. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2013, June 14). Common core activities for elementary math. EMCED

Workshop: Scott County Public Schools, Morton, MS. Harper, S. (2013, April 18). Easy and cheap science experiments for K-8 teachers. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2013, February 18). Common core activities for elementary math. EMCED

Workshop: Scott County Public Schools, Sebastapoole, MS. Harper, S. (2013, February 4). Common core activities for elementary math. EMCED

Workshop: West Point Public Schools, West Point, MS. Harper, S. (2013, January 7). Common core activities for elementary math. EMCED

Workshop: West Point Public Schools, West Point, MS. Harper, S. (2012, November 5). Common core activities for elementary math. EMCED

Workshop: West Point Public Schools, West Point, MS. Harper, S. (2012, October 1). Art integrated activities for reading: K-2. EMCED

Workshop: West Point Public Schools, West Point, MS. Harper, S. (2012, July 23-26). Common core state standard activities for math and reading.

EMCED Workshop: West Point Public Schools, West Point, MS. Harper, S. (2011, July 14). Easy science experiments (K-8). EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2011, July 12). Integrating art into math and science. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

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Harper, S. (2011, March 2). Fun activities for teaching reading PK-2. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS Harper, S. (2010, November 3). Art from around the world. EMCED Workshop: MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS Harper, S. (2010, August 3). Fun activities for teaching reading PK-1. EMCED Workshop:

Attala County Schools, Kosciusko, MS. Harper, S. (2010, July 28). Fun activities for teaching math K-6. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2010, July 21). The art of it all. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University,

Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2010, June 30). Get away from those math worksheets! EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2010, June 16). Art across the curriculum. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State

University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2010, June 2). Fun activities for math using Stuart Murphy books. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2010, May 4). Children’s literature + math = fun learning. EMCED

Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2010, April 14). Art across the curriculum. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2010, March 23). You don’t have to be an artist to teach art! EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2010, February 23). Easy science experiments (K-8). EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, November 11). Math skills for everyday life. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, November 4). Easy science experiments (K-8). EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, October 28). Working with assistant teachers in math and science. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

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Harper, S. (2009, July 13). You don’t have to be an Artist to Teach Art! EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, June 17). Art from Around the World. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State

University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, June 10). Integrating Art into Math and Science. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, June 4). Children’s Literature + Math = Fun Learning. EMCED

Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, June 3). You don’t have to be an Artist to Teach Art! EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, April 29). Art across the Curriculum. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, April 15). Children’s Literature + Math = Fun Learning. EMCED

Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2009, April 7). Art from Around the World. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, March 31). You don’t have to be an Artist to Teach Art! EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2009, March 25). Hands-on Science Activities, EMCED Workshop: Mississippi

State University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2009, March 24). Children’s Literature and Math, EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2009, February 28). Math and Reading Strategies for 3rd – 8th Grade After-School Program, EMCED Workshop: Quitman, MS. Harper, S. (2009, February 16). DOK Strategies for K-2. EMCED Workshop: Ann Smith Elementary, Ridgeland, MS. Harper, S. (2008, October 15). Math Frameworks and Creative Activities. EMCED

Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2008, September 24). You Don’t have to be an Artist to Teach Art! EMCED Workshop: EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

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Harper, S. (2008, August 5). Math Frameworks K-5. EMCED Workshop: Philadelphia City Schools, Philadelphia, MS.

Harper, S. (2008, August 1). Rejuvenate Math with Children’s Literature. EMCED Workshop: Carthage Elementary, Leake County Schools, Carthage, MS. Harper, S. (2008, July 21). Art in Math and Science. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi

State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2008, July 16). Art in Math for Elementary Teachers. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2008, July 14). You don’t have to be an Artist to Teach Art! EMCED

Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2008, July 9). DOK: Math Strategies for K-4. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2008, June 10). Art Across the Curriculum. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2008, April 22). Mississippi Math Frameworks K-5. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2008, February 4). Mississippi Math Frameworks K-6. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2008, January 7). DOK Training and Strategies to Raise Test Scores.

EMCED Workshop: Forest Elementary, Forest, MS. Harper, S. (2008, January 3). Math Frameworks for K-2 Teachers, EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2007, December 5). Science, Math, and Hands-On Activities for Elementary

Students. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Harper, S. (2007, November 14). Science, Math, and Hands-On Activities for Elementary Students, Part II. EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

Harper, S. (2007, October 17). Math + Children’s Literature = Fun Learning. EMCED

Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Launius, S. (2007, September 12). You Don’t have to be an Artist to Teach Art! EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

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Launius, S. (2007, June 20). Bridging Children’s Literature with Mathematics (Grades K-4). EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS.

Launius, S. (2007, June 18). Strategies for Improving Math Test Scores (Grades 2-5),

EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Launius, S. (2007, June 4). Enhance Your Curriculum with Art. EMCED Workshop:

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Launius, S. (2007, January 5). Math Strategies and Activities to Improve Test Scores.

EMCED Workshop: Forest Elementary, Forest, MS. Launius, S. (2006, November 8). Rejuvenate Math and Science by Using Children’s Literature.

EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Launius, S. (2006, October 16). Using Math Centers in PK-K Classrooms. EMCED Workshop:

West Point Schools, West Point, MS. . Launius, S. (2006, September 26). Using Math in Middle School Centers. EMCED Workshop:

Quitman Middle School, Quitman School District, Quitman, MS. Launius, S. (2006, July 12). Making Math and Science Fun by Integrating Children’s Literature.

EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Launius, S. (2006, February 1). Diagnosing Reading Comprehension Problems. EMCED

Workshop: Bogue Chitto, Choctaw Tribal Schools, Choctaw, MS Launius, S. (2006, January 3). Connecting Children’s Literature and Math. EMCED Workshop: Scott County Schools. Launius, S. (2005, December 7). Varying Instruction & Bloom’s Taxonomy. EMCED Workshop: West Point Schools, West Point, MS. Launius, S. (2005, November 16). Engaging Students in Learning-Motivation. EMCED

Workshop: West Point Schools, West Point, MS. Launius, S. (2005, October 26). Reading Strategies to Help Low Performing Student, Part II. EMCED Workshop: Leake County Schools. Launius, S. (2005, September 26). Hands-on Science for PreK-K Teachers. EMCED Workshop:

West Point Schools, West Point, MS. Launius, S. (2005, August 24). Reading Strategies to Help Low Performing Students. EMCED

Workshop: Leake County Schools.

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Launius, S. (2005, August 3). Connecting Children’s Literature and Math. EMCED Workshop: Scott County Schools. Launius, S. (2005, February 21). Reading and Math for Paraprofessionals. EMCED Workshop:

Forest Elementary, Forest, MS Launius, S. (2005, January 31). Reading and Math for Paraprofessionals. EMCED Workshop:

West Point Schools, West Point, MS. Leewer, S. (2004, June 15). Mathematics + Children’s Literature = Fun Learning, EMCED

Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. Leewer, S. (2004, April 7). Integrating Math Manipulatives. EMCED Workshop: Tucker

Elementary, Choctaw Tribal Schools, Tucker, MS. Leewer, S. (2004, March 22). (K-2) How to Make Math More Meaningful for Younger

Students. EMCED Workshop: West Point Elementary, West Point, MS. Leewer, S. (2004, January 27). Connecting Children’s Literature and Math Manipulatives.

EMCED Workshop: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS Leewer, S. (2003, December 10). Making Mathematics More Meaningful for Middle

School Students (grades 7-8), Part II. Choctaw Middle School, Choctaw Tribal Schools, Choctaw, MS.

Autry, S. (2003, November 5). Making Mathematics More Meaningful for Middle School Students (grades 7-8). Choctaw Middle School, Choctaw Tribal Schools, Choctaw, MS. Autry, S. (2003, October 1). Using Manipulatives in the Mathematics Classroom

EMCED Workshop: Tucker Elementary (K-8), Choctaw Tribal Schools, Choctaw, MS. Invited Presentations and Workshops (Not Attended) Launius, S. (2006). Providing a program for learning to reason with numbers. Session

to be presented at The Oxford Round Table, Harris Manchester College in The University of Oxford, Oxford, England.

Launius, S. (2005). Launching into preschool literacy: Instructional methods and materials. Session to be presented at The Oxford Round Table, Harris

Manchester College in The University of Oxford, Oxford, England. Leewer, S. (2004). A curriculum connection: Fine arts and literacy skill development.

Session to be presented at The Oxford Round Table, Harris Manchester College in The University of Oxford, Oxford, England.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP ______________________________________________________________________________ International Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE)

• Refereed Reviewer, Conference Proceedings (2009-Present) Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

• Refereed Reviewer, Conference Proceedings (2008-Present) • Member, Program Committee, 19th International Conference (2008-Present)

National National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

• Member, NCTM Conference Program Review Committee (2006-2013) • Member, Position Statements and Standards Committee (2004-2012) • Member, Membership Committee, (2004-Present)

J.F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

• Partner in Education (2007-Present) Professional Development Schools

• Member

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education • Member

Kappa Delta Pi

• Campus Advisor (2005-2008) • Secretary (2003-2004)

Phi Delta Kappa

• Secretary (1999-2001) International Reading Association (IRA)

• Member American Education Research Association (AERA)

• Member

National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC) • Member

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Regional and State Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE)

• Board Member Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA)

• Refereed Reviewer, (2004-present)

Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) • Refereed Reviewer, Conference Proceedings (2005-present)

Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM)

• By-Laws Committee • Board of Directors

Mississippi Reading Association (MRA)

• Member

Mississippi Early Childhood Association (MECA) • Executive Committee Member (2005-Present)

Mississippi Education Association (MEA)

• Regional Faculty Advisor INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP ______________________________________________________________________________ Service to Mississippi State University

• Scholarship Committee (2012-Present) • Member, Barry F. Box Curriculum Council (2006-2010) • Member, Research Focus Area Working Group, Office of Research and Development

(2006-Present) • Member, Institutional Review Board, IRB (2005-Present) • Member, Graduate Faculty, Level I (2004-Present) • Member, Distance Learning Advisory Council (2006-2007) • Faculty Advisor, Student Association, Meridian Campus (2004-2006) • Member, University Grievance Panel (2004-2007)

Service to College of Education

• Member, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Committee (2003-Present)

• Member, Diversity and Globalization Committee (2004-Present) • Chair, Search Committee for Literacy Position, Curriculum and Instruction, (Meridian

Campus), 2007 • Chair, Search Committee for Community College Educational Leadership position,

Curriculum and Instruction, (Meridian Campus), 2007

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• Co-Chair, dissertation committee, Tory Shirley (2007- Present) • Member, redesigning of Creative Arts, Music, Movement course (2004 – 2006) • Member, dissertation committee, Dana Harwell (2005)

Service to Division of Education (Meridian Campus)

• Elementary Education Graduate Coordinator, MSU-Meridian (2014) • Coordinator, Elementary Education Comprehensive Examination Administration (2006-

Present) • Search Committee Member and Chairperson for numerous faculty searches (2003-

Present) • Promotion and Tenure Committee (2012-Present) • Co-Chair, College of Education’s Fall Festival (2007- 2009) • Author and Evaluator, Early Childhood Question for Master’s and Specialist’s

Comprehensive Examinations; (2003 – Present) • Committee member, Kappa Delta Pi (Meridian campus), 2003 – Present • Attended curriculum and instruction meetings on Meridian campus (2003 – Present) • Faculty Advisor, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society (2006-2008) • Developer and Presenter, Orientation for Graduate Students • Developer and Presenter, Seminar for Graduate Students • Joint Developer, New Master’s Degree Programs and Exit Exam

PUBLIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

• United Way Board Member • Run for Hope 5K Race supporting Hope Village Children’s Orphanage (yearly) • Breast Cancer Awareness High Heel Dash 5K Race supporting breast cancer awareness

(yearly) • Vocational Arts Center Meridian Public Schools Advisory Board Member (September

2011-present) • Meridian Community Advisory Board Member (October 2011-Present) • Consultant, Teacher Staff Developments (Meridian Schools, Lauderdale County Schools,

Forest Schools, West Point Schools, Leake County Schools, Clarke County Schools, Quitman Schools, Scott County Schools, Philadelphia Schools, Choctaw Tribal Schools) (2004-2008)

• Academic Judge, Mississippi’s Junior Miss Pageant (August, 2003-2006) • Academic Judge of Pascagoula’s Junior Miss Pageant (2004-2007) • Sponsor, “Sanctity of Life” dinner and meeting, Kahlmus Auditorium,

Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS (2005) • Proctor, Mississippi Curriculum Test, sixth grade, Magnolia Middle School,

Meridian, MS (2005-2006) • Chairperson, Regional Reading Fair, Kahlmus Auditorium, Mississippi State

University, Meridian, MS (March, 2005) • Data Collector for Horseshoe Crab research at the USGS (Fortescue, NJ), (2004 – 2005)

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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS ______________________________________________________________________________ Mississippi State University-Outstanding Women of the Year Nominee (2014) Excellence in Higher Education State Award for the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (2011-2012) Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals (2008-2009) Empire Who’s Who Award (2005-2006) Mississippi State University-Outstanding Women of the Year Nominee (2006) Who’s Who Among America’s University Teachers (2005) Mississippi State University Alumni Association Faculty Award Nomination (2004) Teacher of the Year Award for Richton School District (2002) Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member (2001) Outstanding Dissertation Award, University of Alabama (Education Department,

2001 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

______________________________________________________________________________ International Organizations: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Reading Association (IRA) National Organizations: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Professional Development Schools

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Association of Rural Policy and Practice (ARPP)

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American Education Research Association (AERA) National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC) National Education Association (NEA) Kappa Delta Pi Phi Delta Kappa Delta Kappa Gamma Regional Organizations: Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) State Organizations: Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Mississippi Reading Association (MRA) Mississippi Early Childhood Association (MECA) Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE) Mississippi Education Association (MEA) Mississippi Rural Education Association (MREA) CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING ______________________________________________________________________________

• IRB Training • East Mississippi Center for Educational Development Workshops • Harassment in the Workforce • Security Training in the Workforce • Diversity in the Workforce • TaskStream Portfolio Assessment • Problem-Based Learning • Project Learning Tree

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TEACHING ______________________________________________________________________________ COURSES DEVELOPED OR INNOVATIONS IN EXISTING COURSES

• Developed a course to pilot (Research in Arts Education) Summer 2013 and Summer 2014

• Received approval for a Special Education program to begin Fall 2012 while in office as Interim Associate Dean

• Students created canvas paintings in collaboration with counselor education students representing slogans for mental health help

• Students created a “fall festival” for the community children • Students presented storytelling to the Choctaw Indian Reservation schools • Students were introduced to Hispanic and Choctaw Indian cultures from guest speakers • Students created abstract art on canvas to decorate Education Division • Students created bulletin boards for Education Division • Students published children’s literature books • Students created “scrapbooking” design covers for professional portfolios • Students made puppets, wrote puppet scripts, and presented them to area schools • Students were introduced to African culture from guest speaker Elizabeth Ambe (resident

of Cameroon, Africa) EXPERIENCES THAT DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL DIVERSITY/EXCEPTIONALITIES/GLOBALIZATION

• Presenter, Staff Development workshops in the Choctaw Tribal Schools • Took senior block students to Choctaw Indian Reservation for a storytelling festival (Fall

2007) • Invited Brenda Fortson to speak to senior block students about the growing Hispanic

population in our area (October 2006) • Invited Elizabeth Ambe, a native of Cameroon, Africa, to speak to senior block students

about the African culture (February, 2004) EXPERIENCES THAT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT PRACTICE RELATED TO THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Took a class in a Web 2.0 class on Meridian’s campus • Currently using Blackboard in class instruction • Currently using TaskStream to enter INTASC standards/artifacts with students (2005-

Present) • Students complete website annotations for different classes (2005-Present) • Students complete power point presentations (2005-Present) • TaskStream Training, Meridian Campus (2005-Present) • Math block students create an Excel project with graphing (2005-Present) • Math block students create a brochure to advertise for a math product they design (2005-

Present) • Students critique math and language arts websites (2005-Present) • Participant, Keeping Plagiarism out of the Classroom (2005)

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