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Faculty Credentials : SummerI 2008
Curriculum & Instruction


1. Charlene S Crocker (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ZOOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1961)
  • MED EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1965)
  • EDD CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(1980)
  • -Over 20 years experience as teacher and principal in public schools -Over 20 years experience in higher education teaching in the fields of curriculum planning, classroom management, and school administration
  • -Numerous publications and presentations addressing school climate and classroom environment
  • -Chairperson of Department of Curriculum and Instruction, five years
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
2. William D. Edgington (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY(1981)
  • MED MASTER OF EDUCATION TEACHING -- MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • EDD CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION -- OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • -Taught social studies in the public schools for 13 years -Over 12 years experience teaching social studies education, classroom management, assessment, human growth and development, and middle grade pedagogy in higher education
  • -Numerous publications and presentations concerning social studies education, classroom management, and middle grade pedagogy
  • -Recipient of SHSU College of Education's Outstanding Research Award, 2007
  • -Never less than 4.6 on 5.0 scale in 12 years of student evaluations in higher education
  • -Coordinator of SHSU Elementary and Middle Grades Education program (3 years) -Assistant Chair of Department of Curriculum and Instruction (2 years)
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
  • -Involved in development of numerous curricular programs
3. Bobby Ralph Ezell (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ENGLISH AND POLITICAL SCIENCE -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1966)
  • MED EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1969)
  • EDD CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1992)
  • Instructional Technology 24+
  • Ezell, B. & Johnson, D., Rice, M. (December 2006/2007) Creating Interactive Excel Learning Tools. Learning and Leading with Technology. (34(4), 29-31
  • Ezell, B. & Johnson, E., Rice, M., Sullivan, S. (2006). Implementing Technology Into Instructional Planning. Proceedings of Australia Computers in Education International Conference 2006
  • Ezell, B. & Johnson, E., Rice, M., Johnson, D., Sullivan, S. Crocker, C. (2006). Building Virtual Communities in Online Courses Proceedings of Australia Computers in Education International Conference 2006. Refereed
  • Ezell, B. & Johnson, M. Rice, M., Johnson, D., (2006). From Ranting and Raving to Applauding and Praising: Chronicles of a Technophobe. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 512-518). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Ezell, Bobby (Spring, 2005). The Technology Connection. Journal of the Texas Association for Educational Technology. Designing the Successful Instructional Technology Workshop—A Six Step Model
  • Ezell, Bobby; Rice, Marilyn; Johnson, Daphne; Ward, Michelle.(July, 2007) Distributing Instructional Technology on a School Campus: A Leadership Role for Teachers. Instructional Leader: Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Journal, 20(4)
  • Ezell, Bobby; Bell, Mary Ann; Van Roekel, James. (2007) Cybersins and Digital Good Deed: A Book about Technology and Ethics. New York: The Haworth Press, .
  • Ezell, B. & Johnson, M. Rice, M., Johnson, D., (2006). From Ranting and Raving to Applauding and Praising: Chronicles of a Technophobe. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 512-518). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Ezell, Bobby (July, 2006) (with Dr. Marilyn Rice and Dr. Sam Sullivan) Using Google Earth to Enhance Interdisciplinary Units in the Middle School Curriculum. The Association of Teacher Educators Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Ezell, Bobby (July, 2006) (with Dr. Marilyn Rice and Dr. Sam Sullivan) A Virtual Tour of Philadelphia Using Google Earth. The Association of Teacher Educators Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Ezell, Bobby (July, 2006) (with Dr. Marilyn Rice and Dr. Daphne Johnson) Planning and Delivering Online Instruction to Engage Learners: Practical Suggestions International Society for Technology in Education—NECC Conference—San Diego, California
  • Ezell, Bobby. (February, 2005). Technology and the Increasing Ways to Deliver the Symbols of Meaning. What’s a Librarian, Cyberian , Media Specialist to do? Delivered at the Texas Computer Education Association Annual Conference to the Librarians—Special Interest Group
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
4. Jessica Joy Garrett (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS INTERDISCIPLINARY -- WEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MA EDUCATION-ADMINISTRATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN(1997)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • Served as public school Assistant Principal for 5 years and Principal for 10 years.
  • As administrator in the public schools developed and taught workshops covering Advanced Techniques and Methods of Instruction, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Leadership, and Special Populations.
  • Elementary and Special Education teacher for 6 years.
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
5. James W Hynes (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SCIENCE AND LETTERS -- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN(1969)
  • MS CROP SCIENCES -- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN(2001)
  • PHD AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • Accumulated over 37 hours of research/statistical applications in Ph.D. program.
  • Emphasis in Ph.D. program was on education as well as agriculture containing works in educational philosophy, theory and practice
  • In the last four years has acquired 5 externally funded research and development projects, presented findings at conferences, and received 3 awards for outstanding research papers.
  • Background in Advanced Methods of Distance Education and Methods of Technological Change during Ph.D. program.
  • Taught graduate courses on-line with distance education components.
  • Attended numerous seminars sponsored by SHSU and TAMU on use of technological programs.
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
6. Kimberly N Laprairie (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA ACCOUNTING -- HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY(1997)
  • MED CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION -- UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE(2002)
  • PHD EDUC LEADERSHIP/RESEARCH -- LOUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE(2007)
  • Adjunct Faculty at Louisiana State University. Taught Introduction to Education Technology and Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration; Developed course content for online Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning at Kaplan University; Taught English & history grades 7-8 while integrating technology into instruction; Taught mathematics grades 7-12 while integrating technology into instruction.
  • PUBLICATIONS: Hinson, J.M., LaPrairie, K.N., & Heroman, D. (2006). A Failed Effort to Overcome Tech Barriers in a K-12 Setting: What Went Wrong, and Why. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 2, 152-164; LaPrairie, K.N. & Hinson, J.M. (2006). When Disaster Strikes Move Your School Online. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 35(2), 209-214; LaPrairie, K.N. & Hinson, J.M. (2005). Trading Spaces: Transferring Face-to-Face Courses to the Online Environment. Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 18(1), 3-8; Hinson, J. & LaPrairie, K. (2005). Learning to Teach Online: Promoting Success Through Professional Development. Community College Journal of Research & Practice, 29, 483-493.
  • PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES: Hinson, J. M., LaPrairie, K. N., & Carroll, E. (2007, August). Emergency preparedness and e-learning: Recommendations for readiness. Society for Applied Learning Technology Conference, Arlington, VA; Hinson, J.M. & LaPrairie, K N. (2006, April). Bridging the Digital Divide: A Model for Providing Home Internet Access to Underserved Children. American Educational Research Association 2006 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; LaPrairie, K. N. & Hinson, J.M. (2005, August). Trading Spaces: Transforming Face to-Face Courses to the Online Environment. Society for Applied Learning Technology Conference, Arlington, VA; Hinson, J. & LaPrairie, K N. (2005, March). Learning to Teach Online: The Impact of a Professional Development Model on Teaching and Learning at the Community College Level. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
  • SERVICE TO PROFESSION: Reviewer: Conference Paper American Educational Research Association (AERA). Division C (2005-2007). National SAFE (School Actions for Emergencies) Committee Member eSchool News and ISTE (2006-2007) STEP (Student Teacher Emergenetics Profile) Teacher Input Team Member The Browning Group International Inc. (2006)
  • PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS: Hinson, J. M., Roussel, L., Richard, E., Lee, R., & LaPrairie K. N. (2006, February). Creating Online Communities for Students, Teachers, and Parents: Here’s How! Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators’ Annual Conference (LACUE), Baton Rouge, LA. Dorhauer, J., Guzman, S., & LaPrairie, K. (2004, May). Trading Spaces: Renovating Face-to-Face Classrooms through a Faculty Technology-Integration Model. Symposium conducted at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning Excellence (NISOD), Austin, TX.
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
7. Caroline Joan Maier (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA(1971)
  • MA EDUCATION (RDG ED) -- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY(1977)
  • EDD CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION -- ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY(1994)
  • 14 years graduate higher education experience program development in curriculum and instruction
  • Developed and taught courses for graduate certificate in teacher leadership.
  • Chaired 15 masters theses and 5 dissertations.
  • Over 25 professional publications, curriculum programs, and technical reports in the field of curriculum and instruction.
  • Over 50 professional presentations in the area of curriculum and instruction at the international, national, and state levels.
  • Over 2.5 m federal and state grants for curriculum and instruction partnership programs.
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
8. Marilyn Petrus Rice (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSBA GENERAL BUSINESS -- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE(1977)
  • MED ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • PHD EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • -Three years experience teaching in the public schools -Eleven years experience teaching instructional technology education in higher education
  • -Numerous presentations and publications relating to instructional technology, classroom management, and teacher preparation
  • Nominated for SHSU College of Education Service Award, 2005, 2006, 2007
  • -Helped to develop numerous program curriculum
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample
9. Connie Jo Burgess Robinson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • MED EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER(2005)
  • As an elementary school principal for many years, was responsible for hiring and maintaining faculty whose teaching was based on constructivist principles and knowledge of physical and cognitive development.
10. Andrea J Seale (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER(1988)
  • MED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1994)
  • 20 years experience in middle schools as teacher, assistant principal, and principal.
  • Multiple leadership positions in central office administration for public school districts.
  • State presenter and facilitator of staff development in the area of classroom management.
  • -Trained in Teacher Work Sample

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