Dr. Marcee M. Steele
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Early Childhood and Special Education
910.962.3365
Email: steelem@uncw.edu
Ph D, University of South Florida, 1977.
Major: Special Education and Gifted Education
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Learning Disabilities
M.Ed., American University, 1972.
Major: Special Education and Reading
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Learning Disabilities and Literacy Education
BS, Syracuse University, 1971.
Major: Special Education and Elementary Education
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Emotional Disturbance and Elementary (K-8)
Northwestern University, 1970.
Major: General Education
Academic
Tenured Professor: Undergraduate and Graduate faculty, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1977 - Present).
Adjunct Assistant Professor, East Carolina University. (1977 - 1981).
Professional
Educational Diagnostician, Consultant, and Tutor. (1976 - Present).
Director, Education Laboratory, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1985 - 1986).
Mathematics and Composition Tutor in the Writing Place, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1983 - 1985).
Director Educational Tutoring Program, Watson School of Education. (1983 - 1985).
Specific Learning Disabilities Resource Teacher, Florida Public Schools. (1972 - 1977).
North Carolina Teaching License: Elementary Education, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977 - Present).
North Carolina Teaching License: Gifted Education (K-12), North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977 - Present).
North Carolina Teaching License: Middle Grades Language Arts (6-9), North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977 - Present).
North Carolina Teaching License: Reading (K-12), North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977 - Present).
North Carolina Teaching License: Special Education-Behavior Disorders (K-12), North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977 - Present).
North Carolina Teaching License: Special Education-Intellectual Disabilities (K-12), North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977 - Present).
North Carolina Teaching License: Special Education-Learning Disabilities (K-12), North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977 - Present).
Treasurer local chapter, 1981; Secretary state chapter, 1981, Council for Exceptional Children. (1972 - Present).
Division for Learning Disabilities. (1972 - Present).
President local chapter, 1981; Member State board, 1982; Secretary local chapter, 1982, Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. (1972 - 2000).
Council for Learning Disabilities. (1972 - 2000).
Course, "ACG 201: Accounting Part I," University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Course, "ACG 202: Accounting Part II," University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Course, "ENG 110: Introduction to Literature," University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Course, "ENG 290: Themes in Literature," University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Course, "HST 102: Western Civilization, 1650-Present," University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Course, "PLS 205: American Government," University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Training, "Using Online Resources for the Classroom," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2009).
Workshop, "SharePoint Technology," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Technology Assistance Center. (2009).
Workshop, "SMART Board Technology," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2009).
Workshop, "Student Research Resources," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2009).
Workshop, "Wimba, Live Virtual Classroom Technology," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Technology Assistance Center. (2009).
Self-Study Program, "Required Freshmen Reading: Study of Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and related online resources." (2008).
Self-Study Program, "Required Freshmen Reading: Study of Never Let Go by Kazuo Ishiguro and related online resources." (2008).
Workshop, "Information Literacy for Faculty and Students," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2008).
Workshop, "Student Evaluations," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Center for Teaching Excellence. (2008).
Seminar, "English Language Learners," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2007).
Training, "GoalView: Individual Education Program Software for Use in Public Schools," New Hanover County Schools. (2007).
Training, "TaskStream for Portfolio Development," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2007).
Workshop, "E-Learning - Online Assessments," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (2007).
Workshop, "Endnote for Citation Styles and Publications," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2007).
Workshop, "Google and Searches," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2007).
Workshop, "Multimedia for Instruction," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2007).
Workshop, "Qwizdom Software for Interactive University Classrooms," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2007).
Workshop, "Using Endnote Software for Citations," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2007).
Workshop, "Wikipedia," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2007).
Self-Study Program, "Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams," National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2006).
Workshop, "E-Learning Workshop - Microsoft OneNote," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2006).
Workshop, "E-Learning Workshop - Web Enhanced Courses," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (2006).
Conference Attendance, "New Directions for Teacher Education," NC Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. (2005).
Training, "Endnote for References and Citations," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2005).
Training, "Individual Education Program Software," New Hanover County Schools. (2005).
Training, "TaskStream for Lesson Planning," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2005).
Workshop, "Library Resources," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library. (2005).
Seminar, "Resiliency Strategies," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2004).
Workshop, "Computer Based Instruction," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (2004).
Workshop, "PowerPoint Training," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (2004).
Conference Attendance, "Learning Disabilities," University of Virginia. (2003).
Training, "Digital Whiteboard," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2003).
Training, "Instructional Design for Special Education Courses," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2003).
Training, "TaskStream," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2003).
Workshop, "Assistive Technology," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (2003).
Workshop, "K-2 Assessment," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2003).
Workshop, "Vernier Software Systems," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2003).
Conference Attendance, Learning Disabilities Association: Teaching Children and Adolescents with LD. (2002).
Seminar, "K-2 State Assessments," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2002).
Workshop, "Hand Held Computers," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2002).
Workshop, "Web Site Development," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (2002).
Continuing Education Program, "Professional Development System Orientation," University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education. (2001).
Conference Attendance, "College Students with Learning Disabilities," Louisburg College. (2000).
Conference Attendance, "Transition and Career Development," Council for Exceptional Children. (1999).
Conference Attendance, "Technology for People with Disabilities," Council for Exceptional Children. (1998).
Conference Attendance, "Special Education Conference." (1997).
Conference Attendance, "Topics in Learning Disabilities." (1995).
Workshop, "Compact Disc Technologies," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1995).
Conference Attendance, "Learning Disabilities." (1994).
Conference Attendance, "Reading Disabilities," Orton Dyslexia Society. (1994).
Seminar, "Multimedia Capabilities," Academic Computing Services, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1994).
Workshop, "Introduction to Windows," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1994).
Workshop, "New Computer Technology," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1994).
Conference Attendance, "Learning Disabilities: Current Issues," Learning Disabilities Association. (1993).
Workshop, "Multimedia: Equipment and Services on Campus," University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1993).
Conference Attendance, "Learning Disabilities," Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Learning Disabilities. (1992).
Conference Attendance, "Learning Disabilities," Learning Disabilities Association. (1992).
Conference Attendance, "Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities," Learning Disabilities Association. (1991).
Training, "Prolog (computer language for expert systems)," Instruction by computer consultant. (1991).
Training, "Expert Systems Technology," Instruction by computer consultant. (1990).
Conference Attendance, "Administrators' Meeting," Southeast Regional Exceptional Children Program. (1989).
Conference Attendance, "Conference on Learning Disorders," Harvard University. (1989).
Conference Attendance, "Learning Disabilities," National Orton Dyslexia Society Conference. (1984).
Conference Attendance, "State Conference on Special Education," North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1980).
Conference Attendance, "State Conference on Special Education," North carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1978).
Conference Attendance, "State Conference on Special Education," North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977).
Distinguished Teaching Professorship, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1995).
Outstanding Faculty Member, Chancellor's Recogntion, University of North Carolina WIlmington. (1995).
Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1994).
Graduate Faculty Status 1990-present, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1990).
Educaton Honor Society, Syracuse University. (1972).
Graduated with highest honors (Summa Cum Laude), Syracuse University. (1972).
Honor Society, Phi Kappi Phi. (1972).
University of North Carolina Wilmington
EDN 250, Reading Foundations
EDN 260, Introduction to Exceptional Children
EDN 340, Reading Foundations
EDN 366, Learning Disabled Children and Adolescents
EDN 368, Diagnostic Techniques in Special Education
EDN 369, Prescription Development in Special Education
EDN 371, Improvement in Reading Instruction
EDN 372, Program Development in Special Education
EDN 408, Instructional Methods
EDN 409, Practicum
EDN 411, Practicum
EDN 491, Directed Individual Study
EDN 499, Directed Individual Study
EDN 504, Issues and Trends in Special Education
EDN 550, Nature and Needs of Exceptional Children
EDN 574, Graduate Practicum in Special Education
EDN 591, Independent Study
EDN 595, Educating Learning Disabled Students
EDN 599, Exceptional Children in the Mainstream
SED 250, Introduction to Special Education
SED 350, Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities
SED 360, Teaching Students with Learning Problems
SED 370, Assessment Procedures for Special Education
SED 372, Program Development for Special Education
SED 559, Graduate Practicum in Special Education
Seminar, Watson School of Education: seminar on planning. (2002).
Continuing Education, Pender County Schools: Using Expert Systems to Assess and Teach students with Learning Disabilities. (1993).
Seminar, Watson School of Education: seminar on lesson planning for student teachers. (1992).
Seminar, Watson School of Education: seminar on exceptional children for elementary education student teachers. (1989).
Guest Lecture, Watson School of Education: guest lecture on students with special needs for education interns. (1979 - 1989).
Seminar, Watson School of Education: seminar on exceptional children for elementary education student teachers. (1988).
Certification, Field-based graduate course for New Hanover County: Educating Students with Learning Disabilities. (1987).
Seminar, Watson School of Education: seminar for student teachers on children with special needs. (1987).
Certification, Field-based graduate course for Onslow County: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities. (1986).
Guest Lecture, Watson School of Education: guest lecture on adolescents with learning disabilities for middle school methods course in Education. (1986).
Certification, Field-based graduate course for Sampson County: Issues and Trends in Special Education. (1985).
Guest Lecture, Watson School of Education: guest lecture on dyslexia for reading methods course in Education. (1985).
Continuing Education, Whiteville City Schools: Instructing the Academically Gifted. (1983).
Guest Lecture, Watson School of Education: guest lecture on modifications for students with disabilities in a social studies methods course in Education. (1983).
Certification, Field-based graduate course for Pender County: Teaching Exceptional Children. (1982).
Certification, Field-based undergraduate course for Whiteville City: Learning Disabilities. (1981).
Continuing Education, Bladen County: Exceptional Children in the Mainstream. (1981).
Continuing Education, Duplin County: Children with Learning Disabilities in Elementary Classrooms. (1981).
Continuing Education, Pender County: Adolescents with Learning Disabilities. (1981).
Guest Lecture, School of Nursing: guest lecture on disabilities for Nursing course. (1981).
Certification, Field-based graduate course for Clinton City: Nature and Needs of Exceptional Children. (1980).
Continuing Education, New Hanover County: Learning Disabilities Issues for Parents and Teachers. (1980).
Guest Lecture, Psychology Department: guest lecture for Tests and Measurements course in Psychology Department. (1980).
Continuing Education, New Hanover County: Identification and Intervention for Students with Learning Disabilities. (1979).
Continuing Education, Sampson County: Secondary Students with Disabilities. (1979).
Continuing Education, Title XX Project: Pre-school Children with disabilities. (1979).
Continuing Education, New Hanover County: Reading Diagnosis and Instruction. (1978).
Doctoral Advisory Committee Member. (2008 - 2010).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (2009).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (2008).
Portfolio Member. (2005).
Portfolio Member. (2004).
Portfolio Member. (2003).
Portfolio Member. (2002).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (2000).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1999).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1996).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1995).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1994).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1993).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1992).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1992).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1992).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1991).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1988).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1987).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1986).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1985).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1985).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1985).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1984).
Undergraduate Honors Thesis. (1983).
Book Chapters
Steele, M. M. (2007). Making the case for early identification and intervention for young children at risk for learning disabilities/ Reprinted in Annual editions: Educating Exceptional Children. McGraw Hill.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. (1998). An interactive computer system for diagnosing learning disabilities/ Reprinted in Perspectives: Instructional Technology for Teachers. Boulder, Co: Coursewise Publications.
Dolgins, J., Steele, M. M., Flynn, P., Moore, J. (1988). How do we help the learning disabled?/ Reprinted in Annual editions: Educating Exceptional Children. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Publishing Group.
Steele, M. M. (1985). Mental Measurements Yearbook: Review of the Diagnostic Spelling Potential Test. Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.
Steele, M. M. (1985). Mental Measurements Yearbook: Review of the Language Inventory for Teachers. Lincoln, NC: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.
Refereed Journal Articles
Steele, M. M. (2008). Helping students with learning disabilities succeed. The Science Teacher, 75(3), 38-42.
Steele, M. M. (2008). Teaching social studies to middle school students with learning problems. The Clearing House, 81(5), 197-200.
Steele, M. M. (2007). Graphing calculators: Teaching suggestions for students with learning problems. Tech Trends, 50(6), 32-35.
Steele, M. M. (2007). Helping middle school students with learning disabilities pass the federally mandated science tests: Science instruction, study skills, and test-taking strategies. Science Scope, 31(3), 74-80.
Steele, M. M. (2007). Science success for students with special needs. Science and Children, 45(2), 48-51.
Steele, M. M. (2007). Teaching calculator skills to elementary students who have learning problems. Preventing School Failure, 52(1), 59-62.
Steele, M. M. (2007). Teaching science to students with learning differences. Science Teacher, 74(3), 24-27.
Steele, M. M. (2007). Teaching social studies to high school students with learning problems. The Social Studies, 98(2), 59-63.
Steele, M. M. (2007). Using graphing calculators with students who have learning problems in middle grades. Meridian, 10(1), 1-5.
Steele, M. M. (2005). Teaching science to middle school students with learning problems. Science Scope, 29(2), 50-51.
Steele, M. M. (2005). Teaching social studies to students with mild disabilities. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 17(3), 8-10.
Steele, M. M. (2005). Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities: Constructivism or Behaviorism?. Current Issues in Education [On-line], 8(10). cie.ed.asu.edu/volume8/number10/
Steele, M. M. (2004). A review of literature on mathematics instruction for elementary students with learning disabilities. Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 26(2), 62-67.
Steele, M. M. (2004). Making the case for early identification and intervention for young children at risk for learning disabilities. Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(2), 75-79.
Steele, M. M. (2004). Teaching science to students with learning problems in the elementary classroom. Preventing School Failure, 49(1), 19-21.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. (2003). Applying affective computing techniques to the field of special education. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 35(2), 236-240.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. (2003). Teaching algebra to students with learning disabilities. Mathematics Teacher, 96(9), 622-624.
Steele, M. M. (2002). Strategies for helping students who have learning disabilities in mathematics. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 8(3), 140-143.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. (2000). Expanding tutoring programs for adults. Adult Basic Education, 10(3), 167-172.
Steele, M. M. (1999). DISCOVER: An intelligent tutoring system for teaching students with learning disabilities to solve word problems. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 18(4), 351-359.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. (1996). An interactive computer system for diagnosing learning disabilities. Tech Trends, 41(4), 23-26.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. (1995). Diagnosis and instructional modification using expert systems technology: Case study of a student with learning disabilities. Leading & Learning with Technology, 23(2), 43-45.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. (1995). FERRET, An expert system for identifying teaching strategies for students with learning disabilities. Tech Trends, 40(3), 13-16.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. (1993). Application of expert systems in the field of learning disabilities: Classification and instructional modification. LD Forum, 19(1), 47-53.
Steele, J., Steele, M. M. (1991). MONARCH. An expert system for classifying learning disabled students. Tech Trends, 36(2), 38-42.
Steele, M. M., Burton, G. (1989). Yes, you can plan appropriate instruction for learning disabled students. Artihmetic Teacher, 34, 46-50.
Steele, M. M. (1987). Learning disabled students in middle school. Middle School Journal, 27-30.
Burton, G., Steele, M. M. (1987). Teaching mathematics to learning disabled students in the secondary classroom. Mathematics Teacher, 80, 702-710.
Steele, M. M. (1985). Case study of an LD college student. Academic Therapy, 20, 453-461.
Dolgins, J., Steele, M. M., Flynn, P., Moore, J. (1984). How do we help the learning disabled?. Instructor, 93, 30-36.
Steele, M. M. (1982). Information processing and the Slingerland Screening Tests. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 16, 150-153.
Steele, M. M. (1980). The significance of learning modalities, modes of instruction, and verbal feedback for learning to recognize written words. Learning Disability Quarterly, 3, 62-69.
Periodicals
Steele, M. M. (1980). P.L. 94-142 - A Long Overdue Idea. Wilmington, NC: Wilmington Morning Star.
Software
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. DISCOVER: An Intelligent Tutoring System to Teach Word Problems to Students with Learning Difficulties.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. FERRET, An Expert System for Recommending Instructional Strategies for LD Students, copyright 1991.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. FERRET-K: An Expert System for Instruction of Kindergarten Children with Learning Disabilities.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. MONARCH-K: An Expert System for Early Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities in Kindergarten Children.
Steele, M. M., Steele, J. W. MONARCH: An Expert System for Diagnosing Learning Disabilities.
Steele, M. M., "Learning Disabilities and Reading Methods," Reading Recovery. (2003).
Steele, M. M., "Interventions for Children with Disabilities," Parent Teacher Organization. (2002).
Steele, M. M., "Modifications for Children with Disabilities," New Hanover County Schools. (1999).
Steele, M. M., "Interventions for Children with Disabilities," New Hanover County Schools. (1998).
Steele, M. M., "Interventions for Children with Learning Disabilities," New Hanover County Schools. (1997).
Steele, M. M., "Instructional Modifications for Students with Learning Disabilities," Cape Fear Community College. (1993).
Steele, M. M., "Expert Systems for Assessment and Instruction," Literacy Council. (1992).
Steele, M. M., "Adolescents with Learning Disabilities," League of Middle Schools. (1987).
Steele, M. M., "Learning Disabilities and Auditory Processing Deficits," Area Health Education Center. (1986).
Steele, M. M., "Teaching Adolescents with Learning Disabilities," League of Middle Schools. (1986).
Steele, M. M., "Diagnostic Techniques for Learning Disabilities," Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. (1984).
Steele, M. M., "Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities," Area Health Education Center. (1984).
Steele, M. M., "Children with Disabilities," Local Women's Organization. (1981).
Steele, M. M., "Children with Special Needs," Student North Carolina Association of Educators. (1981).
Steele, M. M., "Information Processing Analysis and the State Learning Disabilities Definition," North Carolina Directors of Special Education. (1981).
Steele, M. M., "Learning Disabilities," North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1981).
Steele, M. M., "Panel on Children with Special Needs," Student North Carolina Association of Educators. (1981).
Steele, M. M., "Parents and Children with Learning Disabilities," State Department of Instruction. (1981).
Steele, M. M., "Assessment Procedures for Learning Disabilities," Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. (1980).
Steele, M. M., "Diagnostic Techniques for Learning Disabilities," Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. (1980).
Steele, M. M., "Modifications for Students with Learning Disabilities," North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children. (1980).
Steele, M. M., "Identification and Referral of Children with Learning Disabilities," North Carolina Parent Teacher Organization. (1979).
Steele, M. M., "Testing for Potential Learning Disabilities," Lower Cape Fear Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. (1978).
Steele, M. M., "School Volunteers and Children with Disabilities," New Hanover County Schools. (1977).
Steele, M. M., "State Guidelines for Special Education," North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (1977).
Steele, M. M., "Teaching Children with Disabilities," Hew Hanover County School Volunteers. (1977).
Grant
Steele, Marcee M, "Research Project: Assessment Techniques for Children with Learning Disabilities," Sponsored by Faculty Research and Development Fund, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1982).
"Elementary Teachers as Role Models for Health and
Fitness"
"Helping Middle School Students with Learning
Disabilities Pass the Federally Mandated Science Tests"
"Strategies to Help High School Students with
Learning Disabilities Pass the High Stakes Mathematics Test"
"Strategies to Help Middle School Students with
Learning Disabilities pass the High Stakes Mathematics Test"
"Teacher Educators as Role Models for Health and
Fitness"
Course Development: EDN 319 Individualizing Instruction.
Course Development: EDN 370 Introduction to Emotional Disturbance.
Course Development: EDN 372 Programming and Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities.
Course Development: EDN 503 Exceptional Child Development.
Course Development: EDN 504 Issues and Trends in Special Education.
Course Development: EDN 524 Consultation Strategies for Teachers of Exceptional Children.
Course Development: EDN 550 Nature and Needs of Exceptional Children.
Course Development: EDN 552 Program Development for Mild Disabilities.
Course Development: EDN 553 Classroom Management for Mild Disabilities.
Course Development: EDN 554 Education Young Children with Disabilities.
Course Development: EDN 555 Adolescents with Mild Disabilities.
Course Development: EDN 595 Educating Students with Learning Disabilities.
Course Development: SED 250 Introduction to Special Education.
Course Development: SED 350 Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities.
Course Development: SED 360 Teaching Students with Learning Problems.
Course Development: SED 370 Assessment Procedures for Special Education.
Course Development: SED 372 Program Development for Special Education.
Course Development: SED 502 Literature Review in Special Education: Behavior, Cognitive, or Learning Disorders.
Course Development: SED 550 Learning Disorders Seminar.
Course Development: SED 559 Special Education Practicum in Learning Disorders.
Course Development: SED 603: Special Education for Educational Leaders.
Coordinator, Special Education Program. (2005 - Present).
Faculty Advisor. (1977 - Present).
Lead Writer, State Department report on program revisions. (2009).
Search Committee, Special Education Faculty Position. (2009).
Search Committee, Special Education Faculty Position. (2008).
Chair, Search Committee Education of Young Children Position. (2006).
Search Committee, Department Chair Position. (2006).
Search Committee Chair, Special Education Position. (2003).
Search Committee, Office Assistant Position. (2002).
Coordinator, Special Education Graduate Program. (1991 - 2002).
Chair, Search Committee Special Education Position. (2000).
Search Committee, Department Chair Position. (2000).
Advisor, Student Council for Exceptional Children. (1996 - 1998).
Faculty Travel Committee. (1996 - 1998).
Advisor, Student Council for Exceptional Children. (1991 - 1993).
Special Education Initiatives Task Force. (1991 - 1993).
Field Experience Supervisor. (1989 - 1991).
Coordinator, Special Education Program. (1982 - 1989).
Search Committee, Special Education Faculty Position. (1981).
Development and approval of New Hanover County Schools field experience components for all special education courses. (1979).
Development and approval of permission forms for students to observe, have access to school records, teach, and administer tests for students in public schools. (1979).
Coordinators Committee. (2005 - Present).
Professional Development System Implementation Committee. (2005 - Present).
Peer reviewer for junior faculty. (1995 - Present).
Peer reviewer and observer for faculty members. (1994 - Present).
Mentor for junior faculty. (1993 - Present).
Lead writer for special education accreditation report. (2009).
Presenter and Advisor for Transfer Students. (May 2009).
Post Tenure Review Committee. (2008).
Search Committee, Associate Dean. (2008).
Search Committee, Special Education. (2008).
Doctoral Admissions Committee. (2007).
EdD Educational Leadership Program Committee. (2007).
Committee Chair, Grade Appeals Committee. (2007).
Post Tenure Review Committee. (2007).
Search Committee, Department Chair. (2006).
Search Committee, Doctoral Program. (2006).
Committee Chair, Search Committee, Education for Young Children Faculty Position. (2006).
Search Committee, Education Laboratory Director. (2006).
Accreditation Steering Committee. (2004 - 2006).
EdD Educational Leadership Program Development Committee. (2004 - 2006).
Scholarship Committee. (2004 - 2006).
Reading Committee. (2003 - 2006).
Committee Chair, Post Tenure Review Committee. (2005).
Coordinator, Graduate Committee for Language and Literacy, Elementary, Middle Grades, and Special Education. (1991 - 2005).
Committee Chair, Comprehensive Examination Committee for Elementary, Reading, and Special Education majors. (1978 - 2005).
Committee Member, Comprehensive Examination Committee for Elementary, Reading, and Special Education majors. (1978 - 2005).
Lead writer for special education accreditation report. (2004).
Search Committee, Curriculum Instruction Supervision Faculty Position. (2004).
Teaching Load Committee. (2004).
Post Tenure Review Committee. (2003).
Scholarship Committee. (2003).
Committee Chair, Search Committee Special Education Faculty Position. (2003).
Search Committee, Office Assistant. (2002).
Search Committee, Reading Recovery Faculty Position. (2002).
Professional Development System Self-Study Committee. (2001).
Watson School of Education Praxis Assistance Committee. (2001).
WSE Merit Pay Committee. (2001).
Professional Development System Advisory Committee. (2000).
Search Committee Department Chair Position. (2000).
Committee Chair, Search Committee Special Education Faculty Position. (2000).
WSE Performance Review Committee. (2000).
WSE Graduate Student Recruitment Committee. (1998).
Education Laboratory Advisory Committee. (1988 - 1998).
Graduate Faculty Criteria Committee, Watson School of Education. (1997).
WSE Praxis Assistance Committee. (1997).
Education Laboratory Tutoring Committee. (1996).
Committee Chair, Watson School of Education Curriculum Committee. (1995 - 1996).
Core Curriculum Review Committee. (1995).
Faculty Development Selection Committee. (1994 - 1995).
Faculty Travel Committee. (1994 - 1995).
Graduate Grade Appeals Committee. (1994 - 1995).
Instructional Technology Center Advisory Council. (1994 - 1995).
Merit Pay Committee. (1994 - 1995).
Search Committee, Endowed Chair in Leadership Studies. (1994 - 1995).
Selection Committee, Promise of Excellence in Teaching Award. (1994 - 1995).
Watson School of Education Committee on Total Quality Management. (1994 - 1995).
Committee Chair, Committee to develop distinguished professor position. (1993 - 1994).
Mentor, Teaching Fellows. (1993 - 1994).
School Committee on Faculty Expectations. (1993 - 1994).
Selection Committee, Promise of Excellence in Teaching Award. (1993 - 1994).
Advisory Committee to the Dean. (1991 - 1994).
Committee to Revise Watson School of Education Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Criteria. (1993).
Outstanding Educator's Award, Selection Committee. (1992 - 1993).
Committee Chair, Peer Evaluation Team. (1992 - 1993).
Search Committee, Educational Technology Faculty Position. (1992 - 1993).
Selection Committee, Teachers Excellence Award. (1992 - 1993).
Library Representative, Watson School of Education. (1991 - 1992).
Practicum Task Force. (1991 - 1992).
Field Experience Supervisor. (1989 - 1991).
Graduate Admissions Committee. (1989 - 1990).
Watson School of Education Planning Committee. (1989 - 1990).
Department of Public Instruction Self-Study Report, undergraduate and graduate programs in special education. (1989).
Search Committee, Reading Education Faculty Position. (1989).
WSE Emeritus Criteria Committee. (1989).
Library Committee. (1988 - 1989).
Coordinators Committee. (1985 - 1989).
Core Curriculum Committee. (1988).
Education Labortory Committee. (1986 - 1987).
Committee to develop program track in special education emotional disabilities. (1986).
Committee to develop Education Laboratory. (1982 - 1986).
Watson School of Education, Comprehensive Examination Committee. (1978 - 1986).
Search Committee Reading Education Faculty Position. (1985).
Special Education Master's Degree Program, accrediation report and visit. (1985).
Committee Chair, Comprehensive Exam Committee. (1984 - 1985).
Computer Skills Development Committee. (1983 - 1985).
Instructional Design Committee. (1982).
Executive Committee, Watson School of Education. (1980 - 1982).
Committee Chair, Committee to develop Master's Degree in Special Education. (1981).
Educational Forum Committee. (1981).
Grade Appeals Committee, Watson School of Education. (1981).
Search Committee, Special Education Faculty Position. (1981).
Elementary Education Curriculum Committee. (1977 - 1980).
Development of Undergraduate Program in Special Education. (1977 - 1978).
Watson School of Education Composition Committee. (1977 - 1978).
Digital Measures and RTP Documentation, Vice Provost Committee to consider RTP process using Digital Measures software. (June 2009 - Present).
Faculty Advisor, University College Advising Program. (1979 - Present).
Faculty Advisor for students with disabilities. (1977 - Present).
Autonomous Committee, Hearings Panel. (2008 - 2010).
Academic Standards Committee. (2002 - 2010).
Campus Recreation Advisory Committee, Chancellors’ advisory committee on campus recreation programs, services, funding, and facilities (2009-2011)
Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Senior Faculty Committee for School of Nursing. (2009).
Selection Committee, Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award. (2009).
Provost's Communication Committee. (2008).
Chairperson, Autonomous Faculty Committee on Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure. (2002 - 2008).
Advisor for six summer freshman orientation and registration sessions. (2007).
Presentation to new department chairs on the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure process. (2007).
Presenter for three Freshman Orientation sessions. (2007).
Search Committee, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. (2007).
Student Affairs Committee. (2005 - 2007).
Provost Faculty Advisory Committee. (2006).
University College Advisory Committee. (2006).
Presentation to Health and Applied Human Sciences faculty on the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure process. (2005).
Presentation to new department chairs on the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure process. (2005).
Chairperson, Autonomous Faculty Committee on Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure. (2002 - 2005).
Selection Committee, Board of Governors' Teaching Award. (2004).
Search Committee, Director of the General College. (2003).
Selection Committee, Distinguished Teaching Professorship. (2002 - 2003).
Chancellor's Council on Health and Wellness. (2002).
Autonomous Committee, Faculty Hearings Panel. (2001).
Curriculum Materials Center Advisory Committee. (2001).
Athletic Council. (1999 - 2001).
Panel for new UNCW faculty on the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure process. (2000).
Selection Committee for Distinguished Teacher Professorship. (2000).
Selection Committee, Board of Governors' Teaching Award. (2000).
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Committee on Records. (2000).
Student Affairs Committee on Freshman Orientation. (2000).
Autonomous Committee, Faculty Professional Relations. (1998 - 2000).
Academic Standards Committee. (1995 - 2000).
Committee on Post Tenure Review to develop university procedures and policies. (1997 - 1998).
Faculty Reassignment Awards Committee. (1996 - 1998).
Search Committee, Coordinator of Disability Services. (1997).
Search Committee, Director of the Student Development Center. (1996).
Graduate Student Scholarship Committee. (1995).
Search Committee, Graduate School Dean. (1994 - 1995).
University Curriculum Committee. (1994 - 1995).
University Curriculum Committee: Subcommittee on Basic Studies. (1994 - 1995).
Autonomous Committee, Hearings Panel. (1993 - 1995).
Search Committee, Dean of the School of Nursing. (1993 - 1994).
Chancellor's Committee on Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure. (1991 - 1993).
Curriculum Materials Center Committee. (1991 - 1993).
Academic Standards Committee. (1989 - 1993).
Bookstore Scholarship Committee. (1991 - 1992).
Chairperson, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Committee on Student Development Services. (1991 - 1992).
United Way Faculty Representative. (1991 - 1992).
Chairperson, Autonomous Faculty Committee on Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure, Chair. (1984 - 1992).
Faculty Scholarship Committee. (1990).
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Committee on Educational Support Services. (1990).
Student recruitment video session. (1989).
ROTC Advisory Board. (1986 - 1988).
University Curriculum Committee. (1986 - 1988).
Advisory Board, General College Advising Program. (1981 - 1988).
Search Committee, General College Advising Administrative Assistant. (1987).
University Curriculum Committee on Writing Across the Curriculum. (1987).
Academic Standards Committee. (1983 - 1985).
Chancellor's Task Force on Academic Services. (1983 - 1984).
Evaluation Committee, General College Advising Program. (1983 - 1984).
Faculty Senator. (1980 - 1984).
Search Committee, General College Advising Administrative Assistant. (1983).
Financial Aid Committee. (1981).
Financial Appeals Panel. (1981).
Hearings Panel for Students. (1981).
Long Range Planning Committee. (1981).
Senate Committee on Summer School Salary Formula. (1981).
Student Affairs Non-traditional Student Committee. (1981).
Search Committee, Dean of Students. (1980).
Student Affairs Intramural Investigation Committee. (1980).
Chairperson, Library Committee. (1979 - 1980).
Physical Plant Committee. (1979 - 1980).
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Committee on Financial Resources. (1979 - 1980).
Student Affiars Committee. (1978 - 1980).
Phi Kappa Phi Steering Committee. (1979).
Phi Delta Kappa, Charter Member. (1982 - Present).
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Charter Member. (1980 - Present).
External Reviewer, candidate for promotion and tenure, University of Missouri. (2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Analyzing Yeast Population Growth". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Behaving Like Animals". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Building Ecological Pyramids". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Discovering Nucleic Acids". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Examining Cellular Transport". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Exploring the Nitrogen Cycle". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Introducing Biotechnology". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Modeling Genetic Inheritance". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Synthesizing Macromolecules". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, biology instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Understanding Reproduction and Chromosomes". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Attaining Equilibrium". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Balancing Chemical Equations". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Bonding Chemicals". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Calculating with Stoichiometry". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Changing States of Matter". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Determining Chemical Formulas". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Discovering Acids and Bases". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Examining Thermochemistry". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Expanding on the Gas Laws". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Exploring Voltaic and Electrolytic Cells". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Finding Solutions". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Interpreting the Periodic Table". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Investigating Reaction Rates". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Observing Colligative Properties". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, chemistry instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Understanding Properties of Matter". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Carrying Capacity". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Examining Energy Resources". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Experiencing Air Pollution". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Interacting Populations". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Investigating Legislation". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Mining for Minerals". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Saving Soils". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Simulating Succession". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Surveying Biodiversity". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Testing Water Pollution". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Carolina Biological Supply Company, environmental science instructional manual, "Inquiries in Science: Tracking Endangered Species". (2007 - 2009).
Reviewer, Textbook, Allyn and Bacon, Assessment of Exceptional Students. (2007).
Reviewer, Journal Article, FOCUS on Learning Problems in Mathematics. (2007).
External Reviewer, candidate for promotion and tenure, East Carolina University. (2006).
Reviewer, Journal Article, FOCUS on Learning Problems in Mathematics. (2006).
Reviewer, Textbook, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, Special Education for Today's Children: An Introduction. (2005).
Reviewer, Textbook, Allyn and Bacon, Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs. (2004).
Reviewer, Textbook, Allyn and Bacon, Assessment of Exceptional Students. (2004).
Reviewer, Journal Article, FOCUS on Learning Problems in Mathematics. (2004).
Reviewer, Textbook, Wadsworth, Special Education in Contemporary Society. (2004).
Middle School Advisory Board, Development of Inclusion Program. (1996).
New Hanover County Advisory Board on Assessment Techniques for Special Education. (1996).
Member, Special Education Cooperative Planning Consortium, NC. (1996).
UNCW representative, North Carolina Association of College Teachers of Education. (1988 - 1989).
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, President. (1987).
Program Coordinator, Regional Exceptional Children Program Administrators. (1987).
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Vice President. (1985 - 1987).
Evaluation Team Member, NC State Department of Public Instruction. (1986).
State Evaluation Committee, presentation on Graduate Special Education Program, NC. (1986).
Developmental Evaluation Center, Development of diagnostic and intervention strategies for secondary and college level learning disabilities, NC. (1984).
Officer, Secretary, Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Lower Cape Fear Chapter. (1982).
State Board Member, Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. (1982).
Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, President, Lower Cape Fear Chapter. (1981).
Brunswick County, Development of psychological processing diagnostic procedures and policies for learning disabilities programs. (1981).
Officer, Treasurer, Council for Exceptional Children, Local Chapter. (1981).
Officer, Secretary, Council for Exceptional Children, State Chapter. (1981).
University of North Carolina General Administration, Presentation on Special Education Graduate Program. (1981).
Membership Committee, Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, New Hanover County, NC. (1980 - 1981).
Committee Member, Budget Committee, NC State Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, NC. (1980 - 1981).
Task Force Member, Regional Special Education Meetings. (1980 - 1981).
Teacher Corps Project, development of bibliography of materials and resources on disabilities. (1980).
Evaluation Committee for Learning Disabilities Programs, designed assessment instruments for resource programs. (1979 - 1980).
Directors of Exceptional Children meetings, participant. (1977 - 1980).
New Hanover County Advisory Council for Children with Special Needs, developed instructional program for special education classes. (1977 - 1980).
Council for Exceptional Children, steering committee to organize local chapter. (1977 - 1978).
Developmental Evaluation Center, Formulation of Diagnostic Procedures for Learning Disabilities. (1977 - 1978).
Consultant for Circuit Court Judge and Juvenile Detention Center, developed diagnostic and instructional programs. (1977).
Tutor for students with learning and behavior problems. (1980 - Present).
Consultant for parents, teachers, and other professionals concerning students with disabilities. (1977 - Present).
Building coordinator, United Way. (1991 - 1992).
Consultant for guidance counselor and diagnostician, Cape Fear Academy. (1988).
Volunteer with Play Therapy Program, New Hanover Memorial Hospital, Pediatric Unit, Wilmington, NC. (1986 - 1987).
Judge for creative writing contest, Local Woman's Organization. (1983).
Board Member, Youth Help, Southeastern Mental Health. (1982 - 1983).
Consultant to plan program for gifted high school students. (1978 - 1979).
Academic, Disability Services concerning college students with learning disabilities, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1983 - Present).
Professional, Parents, teachers, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals concerning children with disabilities. (1977 - Present).
Academic, University professors concerning students with learning disabilities, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1977 - Present).
Professional, Cape Fear Academy Learning Skills Program, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1996).
Professional, Transition Coordinator, New Hanover County Schools. (1995).
Professional, Guidance counselor concerning Tourette syndrome, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and other exceptionalities, New Hanover County. (1994 - 1995).
Professional, Tutoring service agencies about learning disabilities, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1994 - 1995).
Professional, Teachers in North Carolina, Iowa, Georgia, Illinois, and Kentucky concerning expert systems. (1994).
Professional, Pender County teachers concerning expert systems technology for diagnosing learning disabilities, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1993).
Professional, Teachers in Iowa, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, and Kentucky conerning expert systems technolgy for assessing learning disabilities. (1993).
Professional, Reading Recovery Program. (1992 - 1993).
Professional, New Hanover County teachers and psychologists, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1985 - 1990).
Professional, Audiologists concerning auditory processing disorders, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1989).
Professional, Speech and Hearing Specialists, New Hanover Memorial Hospital. (1988).
Professional, New Hanover County Teachers concerning students with learning disabilities, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1987).
Professional, Medical specialists (pediatricians, ophthalmologists) concerning children with learning disabilities, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1985).
Academic, Elementary Education practicum students, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1980 - 1985).
Professional, Faculty, Watson School of Education concerning students with learning disabilities, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1980 - 1985).
Professional, Admissions Office concerning procedures for admitting applicants with learning disabilities, University of North Carolina Wilmington. (1983).
Professional, Middle school special education teachers about students with learning disabilities, Brunswick County, North Carolina. (1981).
Professional, New Hanover County teachers concerning reading diagnosis and Instruction in general and special education classrooms, Wilmington, North Carolina. (1977 - 1978).