Education. Experience

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Mary M. Christopher, Ph.D.

Hardin-Simmons University • Irvin School of Education • Box 16225 • Abilene, TX 79698 2102 Westminster Dr. • Abilene, TX 79602 • 325-670-1510 • 325-670-0371

[email protected]

Education

 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, 2003

Dissertation: Perceptions of the University Honors College by Gifted University Students: A Case Study

 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY M.Ed., Gifted Education, 1993

 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX B.S., Elementary Education, 1978 Summa cum Laude

Experience

 Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, 1995 to present Associate Dean, School of Education, 2011 to present

 Collaborate with Dean of the School of Education to make decisions regarding the Teacher Preparation Program

 Maintain compliance with Texas Education Agency Standards

 Attend Texas Education Agency meetings and facilitate implement of rule changes in departmental programs

 Facilitate Annual Reports to the Texas Education Agency for certification program recertification

 Facilitate Annual Reports for Title II for Federal Department of Education

 Recruit students for certification programs, master’s program, and leadership program

 Evaluate program effectiveness and facilitate necessary changes for educational studies, gifted education, and leadership

 Advise students as they declare degrees, meet admission requirements, and complete certification requirements

 Work with department chair to schedule classes and manage faculty

 Manage program budgets in my area

 Prepare annual assessment of learning reports

 Prepare five-year program reviews

 Recruit and manage graduate assistants

 Serve on Academic Committee the reviews program and curricular changes

 Serve on School of Education Curriculum Committee that reviews program and curricular changes

Full Professor, Educational Studies/Gifted Education/Leadership, 2010-present

 Teach 6-9 hours per long semester in gifted education/leadership

 Teach 6-9 hours each summer in gifted education /leadership

 Coordinate two remote masters programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Associate Professor, Educational Studies/Gifted Education, 2005-2010

 Teach 6-9 hours per long semester in gifted education/educational studies

 Teach 6 hours each summer in gifted education

 Coordinate two remote masters programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

 Serve as Certification officer for teacher preparation program Assistant Professor, Educational Studies/Gifted Education, 2000-2005

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 Coordinate two remote masters programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

 Serve as Certification Officer for teacher preparation program Instructor, Educational Studies/Gifted Education, 1995-2000

 Teach 6-9 hours per long semester in gifted education/educational studies

 Serve as Certification Officer for teacher preparation program Additional Responsibilities:

Director, Doctor of Leadership Program (Ed.D.), 2011 to present

 Facilitated the development of a new doctoral program

 Facilitated the approval process at the university level

 Wrote prospectus and gained approval from SACS for new program

 Market the leadership program in various venues

 Manage the admission process

 Coordinate faculty from various departments to teach in this interdisciplinary program

 Conduct Orientation Sessions for new students

 Coordinate the dissertation process for students and faculty

 Serve on doctoral committees as needed

 Prepare annual assessment reports

Program Director, Masters of Education in Gifted Education, 2010-present

 Prepare five-year program review

 Recruit students for local and remote programs

 Evaluate student applications for admission to program

 Schedule classes and coordinate faculty

 Advise students toward completion of degree

Program Director, Masters of Education in Gifted Education and in Reading Specialist Education, 2008 to 2010

 Prepare five-year program review

 Recruit students for local and remote programs

 Evaluate student applications for admission to program

 Schedule classes and coordinate faculty

 Advise students toward completion of degree Threshold Director, 1997-present

 Develop curricula for summer enrichment program for approximately 375 gifted children

 Coordinate faculty and staff to deliver program service

 Manage an annual budget for the self-sustaining program

 Evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary changes Teacher Certification Officer, 1995 to 2015

 Attend Texas Education Agency (TEA) meetings to gain information about program requirements and rule changes

 Collaborate with Dean and Department Chairs to implement changes required by TEA

 Advise all teacher preparation students throughout certification process o Declare degrees

o Meet admission requirements o Recommend for certification

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 Evaluate prior work of transfer students

 Manage the postgraduate teacher certification program

 Assure compliance with TEA standards and rules for the teacher preparation and students

 Jefferson County Public School, Louisville, KY, 1987-1995 Fifth Grade Advanced Program Teacher

 Ardmore City School District, Ardmore, OK, 1981-1987 Gifted Education Facilitator, Pyramid Project

 Trinity Valley School, Ft. Worth, TX, 1979-1981

Sixth Grade Science and Math and Seventh Grade History Teacher Professional Memberships

 Commissioner’s Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted/Talented Students

 Council Member, 2014-present

 Center for Ministry Effectiveness and Educational Leadership

 CMEEL Visioning Task Force, 2009 –2010

 Advisory Council Member 2007-2011

 Phi Kappa Phi, Educational Honor Society

 National Association for Gifted Children

 Division Member: Parent and Community; Computers and Technology

 Texas Association for Gifted and Talented

 President, TAGT, beginning 2-year term in January 2014- present

 Conference Revision Task Force, 2015

 THINK TANK: Evaluation of Gifted Programs, 2014

 Rebranding AdHoc Committee, 2014

 President Elect, Executive Board, 2012-2013

 Vice President, Executive Board, 2010-2012

 Editorial Board, Tempo Journal, 2008-2012

 Restructuring Task Force, 2008-2009

 Project Coordinator, The State of Gifted Education in Texas, 2005-2008

 Policies and Procedures Committee, 2003-2005

 Chairperson, Research Division, 2003-2005

 Regional Director, 2000-2005

 Search Committee for New Executive Director, 2002

 Secretary: GT Coordinators Division, elected Fall, 1999

 Phi Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity

 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Publications

 “Sexual Violence During Orientation: What Students Should Know”, co-authored with Koch, The Journal of College orientation and Transition, Spring 2015

 “The Journey of Measuring Higher Level Thinking”, co-authored with Crisp, TEMPO, Fall 2013

 “An Interview with Dr. Betty McIlvain, TAGT Advocate of the Year, 2009”, co-authored with Crisp, TEMPO, Fall 2010

 “The Relationship of Perfectionism to Affective Variables in Gifted and Highly Able Children”, co-authored with Shewmaker, Gifted Child Quarterly, Summer 2010

 “Active Advocacy: Working Together for Appropriate Services for Gifted Learners”, co-authored with Fowler and Wiskow, Gifted Child Today, Summer 2010

 “A Call to Action: Advocacy at All Levels”, co-authored with Fowler and Wiskow, Tempo, Winter 2010

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 “Math in Architecture: Using Technology to Connect Math to the Real World”, In Johnsen, S.K. & Kendrick, J. (2005). Math Education for Gifted Students, Prufrock Press

 “Underachievement in the Eye of the Beholder”, co-authored with Campbell, Cavazos, and Nutt, TEMPO, Spring 2005

 “Society’s Most Wanted: Gifted Kids in Crisis”, co-authored with Bailey, TEMPO, Spring 2005

 “Case Study of Characteristics of Effective Leadership in Graduate Student Collaborative Work”, authored with Duemer, et al, Education, Summer 2004

 “Raising the Bar: Encouraging Higher Level Thinking in Online Discussion Forums”, Roeper Review, Spring 2004

 Perceptions of the University Honors College by Gifted University Students, Dissertation, Texas Tech University, Fall 2003

Presentations

 Creative and Critical Thinking, Region 3, Victoria, Texas, August 2015

 Creativity in Rigorous Learning Environments, co-presented with Dr. Bertie Kingore, National Association for Gifted Children Conference, November 2014

 Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners, Emerging Scholars Program, CSOTTE Conference, Austin, Texas, October 2014

 Review of HSU Graduate Program, HSU Alumnae Board, Abilene, Texas, May 2015

 When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers, Abilene Counselor’s Association, Abilene, Texas, September 2014

 Creative and Critical Thinking, Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas, August 2014

 Initial GT Training in Gifted Education, Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas, August 2014

 When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers, Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas, October 2013

 Creative and Critical Thinking, Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas, October 2013

 Initial GT Training in Gifted Education, Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas, July 2013

 Differentiating Curriculum in the Secondary Classroom, Abilene High School, Abilene, Texas, June 2013

 Gifted Children Left Behind, Texas Association of School Boards Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 2013

 Gifted Children Left Behind, Texas Association of School Boards Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, June 2013

 The Journey of Measuring Higher-Level Thinking, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, Dallas, Texas, November 2012

 Authentic Research: Providing Tools/Skills for the Future, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, Dallas, Texas, November 2012

 Four Perspectives on Critical Thinking and Questioning, Del Rio ISD, October 2012

 When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers, Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas, August 2012

 Gifted Children Left Behind, Texas Association of School Boards Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, June 2012

 Gifted Children Left Behind, Texas Association of School Boards Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 2012

 Initial GT Training in Gifted Education, Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas, July 2012

 Children Left Behind, Texas Association of School Boards, Small Schools Conference, September 2011

 Differentiated Curriculum for Gifted Learners, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, June 2011

 C3_{: Constructing a Creative Classroom, TAGT Conference, Fort Worth, TX, November 2010}

 Math Achievement Teams: Compacting Beyond the Contract, TAGT Conference, Fort Worth, TX, November 2010

 SENG Parent Groups – Survey Says… , TAGT Talented Conference, Fort Worth, TX, December 2010

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 Differentiated Curriculum for Gifted Learners

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, June 2010

 Geography Comes Alive, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Houston, TX, December 2009

 C3_{: Constructing a Creative Classroom, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference,}

Houston, TX, December 2009

 Cloudy with a Change of Creativity, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Houston, TX, December 2009

 Assessing Institutional Effectiveness, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, September 2009

 Curriculum for Gifted Learners, 3-day Training, Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX, June 2009

 Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners, Region IX Education Service Center, Wichita Falls, TX, June 2009

 Specialists are from Mars, Teachers are from Venus, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Houston, TX, November 2008

 Creativity in the Curriculum, Brownwood Independent School District, Brownwood, TX, July 2008

 Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners, Region IX Education Service Center, Wichita Falls, TX, June 2008

 Creativity in the Curriculum, Region XV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX, June 2008

 Curriculum for Gifted Learners, 3-day Training, Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX, June 2008

 Drawing Fridays: Using Art to Meet the Needs of Gifted Learners, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Houston, TX, November 2007

 Assessment Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Houston, TX, November 2007

 Using Kingore Observation Inventory to Identify Young Gifted Children, Region XV, San Angelo, TX, July 2007 & November 2007

 Teaching in the University: Planting Trees in Whose Shades One Will Never Sit, Faculty Conference, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, August 2007

 Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners, Hamilton Independent School District, Hamilton, TX, August 2007

 Using Kingore Observation Inventory to Identify Gifted Children, Abilene ISD, Abilene, TX, August 2007

 Initial GT Training in Creativity and Differentiation (3 days), Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX, June 2007

 We’re Off to See the Wizard, Hardin-Simmons University Graduation Address, Abilene, TX, May 2007

 Building a Home for your Gifted Child ,Boerne POSSE, Boerne Independent School District, Boerne, TX, April 2007

 The Relationship of Perfectionism to Affective Variable in Gifted Children, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Austin, TX, November 2006

 The Relationship of Parenting Style to Perfectionism in the Gifted Population, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Austin, TX, November 2006

 The Relationship of Perfectionism to Affective Variable in Gifted Children, National Association for Gifted Children Conference, Charlotte, NC, November 2006

 The Relationship of Parenting Style to Perfectionism in the Gifted Population, National Association for Gifted Children Conference, Charlotte, NC, November 2006

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 Using Kingore Observation Inventory to Identify Young Gifted Children, Region XV Education Service Center, San Angelo, TX, July 2007 & November 2007

 Responding to the Needs of Honors Program Students, Faculty Conference, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, August 2006

 Creativity in the Curriculum, Hamilton Independent School District, Hamilton, TX, August 2006

 Nature and Needs of Gifted Learners, Birdville, H-E-B, Keller, Grapevine-Colleyville, and Northside Independent School Districts, Bedford, TX, July 2006

 Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners, Birdville, H-E-B, Keller, Grapevine-Colleyville, and Northside Independent School Districts, Bedford, TX, July 2006

 When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers, Birdville Independent School District, Hurst, TX, April 2006

 Perceptions of the University Honors College by Gifted University Students, National Association for Gifted Children Conference, Louisville, KY, November 2005

 Raising the Bar: Encouraging High Level Thinking in Online Discussion Forums, National Association for Gifted Children Conference, Louisville, KY, November 2005

 When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers: Update for Counselors and Administrators, Birdville Independent School District, Hurst, TX, October 2005

 Empty Nesters: Making the Transition, First Baptist Church, Abilene, TX, September 2005

 Initial GT Training in Creativity and Differentiation (3 days), Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX, August 2005

 Dispelling Myths of Gifted Learners, Delta Kappa Gamma, Abilene, TX, February 2005

 Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners, Birdville Independent School District, Hurst, TX, February 2005

 Creativity in the Secondary Classroom, Keller Independent School District, Keller, TX, January 2005

 Teaching and Learning Online, Hardin-Simmons University, Fall 2004

 Raising the Bar: Encouraging High Level Thinking in Online Discussion Forums, Texas Association of Gifted And Talented Conference, November 2004

 Nature and Needs of Gifted Learners: Counselor Training, Birdville Independent School District, Hurst, TX, October 2004

 Nature and Needs of Gifted Learners: Administrative Training, Birdville Independent School District, Hurst, TX, September 2004

 Initial GT Training in Creativity and Differentiation (3 days), Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX, July 2004

 Building a Home for your Family, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Parent Conference, February 2004

 Perceptions of the University Honors College by Gifted University Students, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, Houston, TX, November 2003

 Case Study of Emergent Leadership in Graduate Student Group Work, American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL, April 2003

 Using Kingore Observation Inventory to Identify Young Gifted Children, Wylie ISD, Abilene, TX, October 2003

 Using Portfolios with Gifted High School Students, Colorado City ISD, June 2003

 Using Portfolios to Identify & Assess Young Gifted Children, Colorado City ISD, Abilene, TX, November 2003

 Differentiating the Curriculum for Young Gifted Children, Del Rio ISD, Del Rio, TX, December 2002

 Building a Home for your Family, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, November 2002

 Dispelling Myths of Gifted Education, Small Schools Conference, Lubbock, TX, October 2002

 Depth & Complexity, Breckenridge ISD, Breckenridge, TX August 2002

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 Using Distance Learning to Deliver Instruction, Faculty Symposium, Hardin-Simmons University, April 2002.

 Creativity in the Curriculum, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Bedford, TX, June 2002

 Parenting Gifted Children, Irving ISD, Parent Group, Irving, TX, February 2002.

 Building a Home for your Family, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, December 2001

 Using Technology to Differentiate Curriculum, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, December 2001

 Building a Home for your Family, First Baptist Church, Eastland, TX, April 2001

 Using Technology to Differentiate Curriculum, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, December 2000

 Differentiating Curriculum for the Advanced Learner, Miles ISD, Miles, TX, August 2000

 Authentic Research, Rotan ISD, Rotan, TX, August 2000

 Higher Order Thinking Using the TEKS, Highland ISD, Highland, TX, August 2000

 Parent Seminar: Building a Home for your Gifted Child, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, July 2000

 Creativity in the Curriculum, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, December 1999

 Building a Home for your Gifted Child, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, December 1999

 Integrating Creative Problem Solving, National Association for Gifted Children Conference, November 1999

 Using Technology to Differentiate Curriculum, National Association for Gifted Children Conference, November 1999

 Creativity in the Curriculum, Roby ISD, Roby, TX, August 1999

 Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades: A Review of Dr. Sylvia Rimm’s Book, Wichita Falls ISD, Wichita Fall, TX, April 1999

 Using Technology to Differentiate Curriculum, Wichita Falls ISD, Wichita Falls, TX, April 1999

 Building a Home for your Gifted Child, Bethany Elementary, Plano ISD, January 1999

 Math in Architecture, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Conference, December 1998

 Using Technology as a Tool to Differentiate Curriculum, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Conference, December 1998

 Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners: Authentic Research, Roby ISD, Roby, TX, August 1998

 Teachers and Learners as Scholars, Snyder ISD, Snyder, TX, August 1998

 Differentiating the Curriculum for Gifted Learners: Authentic Research, Mansfield ISD, Mansfield, TX, June 1998

 Differentiating the Curriculum for Gifted Learners: Authentic Research, Cedar Hill ISD, Cedar Hill, TX, April 1998

 Building a Home for your Gifted Child, Richardson ISD, Richardson, TX, March 1998

 Building a Home for Your Gifted Child & Math in Architecture, National Association for gifted Children Conference, Little Rock, AK, November 1997

 Creativity in the Curriculum & Building a Home for your Gifted Child, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, November 1997

 Creativity in the Curriculum, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, January 1997

 Keynote Address; Putting the Puzzle Together for your Gifted Child, Hardin-Simmons University, Parenting Seminar, May 1996, & Threshold Program at HSU, Summer 1996

 PRISM Technology Workshops, Jefferson County Public Schools, 1994-1995

 Technology In-Service: The One Computer Classroom, Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, JCPS, 1995

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Christopher/8 Professional Activities

 Participant as President, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, San Antonio, TX, December 2015

 Participant, National Association of Gifted Children Conference, Phoenix, AZ, November 2015

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Frisco, Texas, October 2015

 Member, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship 25th_{Anniversary, State and Regional Organization}

Committee, 2015-present

 Member, Commissioner’s Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, Austin, TX, 2014-present

 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Fellows Faculty, various locations, 2014-present

 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Conference, Dallas, TX, June 2015

 Participant as President, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference, Austin, TX, April 2015

 Participant as President, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, Fort Worth, TX, December 2014

 Participant, National Association of Gifted Children Conference, Baltimore, MD, November 2014

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Austin, Texas, October 2014

 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Conference, Charlotte, NC, June 2014

 Participant as President-Elect, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference, Austin, TX, April 2014

 Participant, National Association of Gifted Children Affiliates Conference, Washington DC, March 2014

 President, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented, beginning 2-year term in December 2013

 Participant as President, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, Houston, TX, November 2013

 Participant, National Association of Gifted Children Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 2013

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, San Antonio, Texas, October 2013

 Participant, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Leadership Conference, Austin, TX, April 2013

 Participant, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, Dallas, TX, November 2012

 President-Elect, Executive Board, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, 2012-13

 Participant, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, Austin, TX, November 2011

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Corpus Christi, Texas, October 2011

 Vice President, Executive Board, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, 2010-2012

 Member, GT Advisory Committee, Abilene Independent School District, Spring 2011

 Chair, Professional Development Subcommittee, GT Advisory Council, Irving Independent School District, 2010

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education , Fort Worth, TX, October 2010

 Member, Superintendent Search Committee Listening Session, Abilene Independent School District, September 2009

 Member, Visioning Task Force, Center for Ministry Effectiveness and Educational Leadership, 2009-2010

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 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education , San Antonio, Texas, October 2009

 Member, Editorial Board, Tempo, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, 2008-present

 Member, Advisory Committee to the Search Committee for HSU President, Hardin-Simmons University, 2008-2009

 Member, TAGT Restructuring Committee, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented 2008-2009

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education , El Paso, TX, October 2007

 Member, Advisory Council, Center for Ministry Effectiveness and Educational, Leadership, 2007-2011

 Participant, Seminar on Academic Leadership, Center for Ministry Effectiveness and Educational Leadership, Baylor University, May 2007

 Faculty President, Hardin-Simmons University, 2006-2008

 Doctoral Committee Member for Colleen Simmons Committee, Texas Tech University, 2006-2007

 Participant, Christian Colleges and Universities Conference, Grapevine, TX, March 2006

 Grant Recipient, Threshold Summer Scholarships for Underrepresented Populations, Community Foundation of Abilene, Mabel Winton Grant Program, 2006

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Corpus Christi, TX, October 2006

 Grant Recipient, Beginning Reading and Writing Project with the HSU Community Foundation Reading Initiative , Hardin-Simmons University, Fall 2005

 Participant, Texas Association of Gifted and Talented Conference, San Antonio, TX, November 2005

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Irving, TX, October 2005

 Grant Facilitator, Mabel Winton Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Teacher, Training in Math or Science, Community Foundation of Abilene, 2004-present

 Participant, National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, New Orleans, LA, November 2004

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education , Galveston, TX, October 2004

 Coordinator, Gifted Institute, HSU/ Region XIV Collaboration, Abilene, TX, 1999-present

 Director of Threshold Program: A Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted Learners, Hardin-Simmons University, 1999-present

 Gifted and Talented Education Consultant, Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX, 2001-present

 Manuscript Review Board Gifted Child Today, Waco, TX, 2000-present

 Regional Director, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, 2000-2004.

 Participant, National Center for Alternative Certification Conference, San Antonio, TX, February, 2004

 Participant, National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Chicago, IL, October 2003

 Participant, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education , San Antonio, TX, October 2003

 Participant, 2015: GT Leadership Conference, Dallas, TX, February, 2003

 Grant Recipient, Threshold Summer Scholarships for Underrepresented Populations, Goodfellows Grant Program, 2002-2005

 Member, Gifted and Talented Standards Committee, State Board for Educator Certification, Austin, TX, 2000-2003

 Participant, Conference of Schools of Texas Teacher Education, Austin, TX, October, 2002 & 2003

 Participant, Technology Leadership Institute, University of Texas, Austin, TX, October, 2002

 Coordinator, Visit of Executive Director of TAGT, Abilene, TX, Fall, 2002

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 Grant Recipient, Threshold Recruitment Program, Community Foundation of Abilene, 2000 & 2001

 Secretary, GT Coordinator’s Division, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, 1999-2000

 Co-author of grant application: SBEC Centers for Professional Development of Teachers: Models to Eliminate Teacher Shortages in Critical Subject Areas, Hardin-Simmons University/Abilene ISD, December, 1998

 Advisory Committee for Advanced Academic Services, Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX, 1997-1999

 Technology Consultant, Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment, First Baptist Church, 1996-1998

 Coordinator, Seminar for Parents of Gifted Children, Hardin-Simmons University, May, 1996

 Grant Reader, TEA “Project for Educational Technology” Demonstration Programs, Region XIV Service Center, April, 1996

 Co-author of grant application, “ACCESS: Accessible Consortium for computer Education in small Schools”, for TEA “Project for Educational Technology” Demonstration Programs, Texas Education Agency, March, 1996

 Coordinator, Kentucky Education Technology Pre-conference, Kentucky Department of Education, February, 1995

 Participatory Management Committee, Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, JCPS, 1993-1995

 Project Renaissance Steering Committee, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY 1993-1195

 School Representative to Kentucky Educational Reform Act (KERA) Initiative, Gheens Academy, Louisville, KY, 1991-1993

 Steering Committee Member, Pyramid Project, Ardmore City Schools, 1984-1987 Professional Awards and Recognition

 President Profile, Honoree, Texas School Business Magazine, November/December 2015

 Spotlight on Teachers, Hardin-Simmons University, Award Recipient, Spring 2010

 Faculty Member of the Year, Hardin-Simmons University, Award Recipient, Spring 2008

 Piper Professorship Award Nominee, Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, Nomination by HSU Faculty, Fall 2005

 Regional Advocate for the Gifted Award, Region XIV of TAGT, Award Recipient, Fall 2005

 Who's Who in the Teaching 2005, Award Recipient, Spring 2005

 Who’s Who in America 2005, Award Recipient, Spring 2005

 Who's Who in the World 2004, Award Recipient, Summer 2004

 NAGC 2004 Doctoral Student Award, Nominated, April 2004

 Who's Who in America 2004, Award Recipient, Spring 2004

 Outstanding American 1998, Award Recipient, 1998

 PRISM Technology Specialist Award, Partnership Reform Initiative in Mathematics & Science & The Kentucky Department of Education, 1993-1995

 Outstanding Staff Award, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY, 1994

 Finalist, Kentucky Distinguished Educator Program, Kentucky Department of Education, 1993

 Nominee for WHAS-TV/PNC Bank ExCEL Award, for Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, Louisville, KY, 1993 Hardin-Simmons University Committees

 BA Revisions Committee, 2015-present

 Academic Advising, Move the Needle Committee, 2012-present

 Program Director, Doctorate in Leadership Program, 2011-present

 Exploratory Committee, Doctorate in Leadership Program, 2010-2011

 Graduate Director, Masters of Education in Gifted Education, 2010-present

 Vision Team, 2010-present

 School of Theology Dean Search Committee, 2010-2011

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 Graduate Director, Masters of Education in Gifted Education and Reading Specialist Education, 2008-2010

 Graduate Council, 2008-present

 HSU Presidential Search Committee, Advisory Committee Member, 2008-2009

 Irvin School of Education, Search Committees for Faculty Position, 2005-2009

 Faculty President, 2006-2008

 Academic Committee, 2006-present

 Faculty Council Chair, 2006-2008

 Irvin School of Education, Curriculum Committee, 2005-present

 Director, Threshold Program, 1999-present

 Director, Gifted Institute, 1999-present

 “Understanding and Serving Gifted Children Raised in Poverty”, Dr. Joyce Juntune, 2015

 “Dig Deeper into Language Arts” and “Motivate and Challenge Gifted Students through Math and Science”, Ian Byrd, consultant/teacher, 2014

 “Providing Quality Gifted Services through Cluster Grouping”, Susan Winebrenner, counsultant, 2013

 “Differentiation with Depth and Complexity”, Dr. Sandra Kaplan, University of Southern California, 2012

 “Differentiation: Way to Save Time, Promote Rigor, and Increase Engagement”, Dr. Bertie Kingore, consultant, 2011

 “A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships: Applying the Pedagogy of Gifted Education to Enrichment Opportunities For All Students, Dr. Joseph Renzulli, University of Connecticut, 2010

 “Tools of Engagement in Gifted and Talented Education”, Eric Jensen, consultant, 2009

 “Effective Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom”, Dr. Joyce Juntune, A & M University, 2008

 “Time to ACT on differentiation”, Kaye Price-Hawkins, consultant, 2007

 “C4_{: Constructing a Creative and Critical Thinking Classroom”, Deborah George, Director of}

Advanced Academics, Irving ISD, 2007

 “Unwrapping the Intellectual and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Child”, Dr. Jim Delisle, Kent State University, 2006

 HSU Technology Committee

 Faculty Secretary, 2005

 HSU Honors Council, 2003-2009

 Irvin School of Education Technology Lab Planning Committee, AdHoc Committee

 Teacher Education Council, 1996-present

 Planning Council, Active Learning Initiative

 Internet Accessibility Ad-Hoc Committee

 Information Technology Committee

 Home Page Committee

 Distance Learning Committee Community Involvement

 Board Member, American Heart Association, 2009-2010

 Facilitator, 2010 Census Complete Count Workshop, City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas, January 2009

 Member, Community Foundation of Abilene Right Weight Project, Abilene, Texas, 2007-2008

 Program Participant, American Heart Association Luncheon, Abilene, TX 2002-present

 Member, GT Evaluation Committee, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, TX, 2005-2008

 Member, Task Force on Magnet Schools, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, TX, 2004-2005

 Member, Grant Distribution Committee, Abilene Community Foundation, Abilene, TX 2000-present

 Co-Chair, Grant Distribution Committee, Future Fund, Abilene, TX 2000-2003

 Member of Abilene Panhellenic Council, Abilene, TX 1997-Present

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 Member of Abilene High School Booster Club, Abilene, TX 1996-2003

 Member of Baylor Development Council, Waco, TX, 1996-2004

 Presentation: Using Books for Beginning Math Skills, Books for Babies Program, Abilene High School Spring 1996 & 1997

 Presentation: Introduction to Word-Processing Using ClarisWorks, Taylor Elementary, Abilene ISD, Fall 1995

Church Activities

 Grant-in-Aid Committee, 1998-present

 Adult Choir, 1995-present

 Sunday School Department Director, 1996-2006

 Youth Committee, 1995-1998