Christy
G. Keeler, Ph.D.
Dr. Keeler is the pedagogy scholar for Clark County School District’s Teaching American History Grant, an independent scholar for several grants, and a part-time instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her recent publications are in the fields of educational technology, instructional design, and social studies education. Dr. Keeler's vitae is available online and her work is available at http://christykeeler.com.
Curriculum Vitae
February 2010
February 2010
GRADUATE
AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational
Policy and Management — Department of Educational Leadership,
Technology, and Administration, 2003, University of Oregon
Dissertation focus: Instructional
design and technology education
Cognate field: Geography
Cognate field: Geography
Master of Education, Special Education, 1992, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Religion, 1989, University of Redlands
Other Graduate and Undergraduate Schools Attended: Queen Mary College, University of London; University of Nevada, Reno
AREAS
OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Instructional Design
Technology Integration in K-12 and Teacher Education Environments
Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Education
Online Education
Technology Integration in K-12 and Teacher Education Environments
Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Education
Online Education
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Grant Consultant
“Nevada Elementary Teaching
American History Grant: Inside American History,” Content Pedagogy
Scholar and Grant Writing Team, CFDA # 84.215X, 2007-present
“Stepping Stones of Technology Innovation for Students with Disabilities,” Online Course Review Consultant, CFDA 84.327, 2008
“CD-ROM Based Training for Administering Meds to Schoolchildren,” Pedagogy Consultant, SBIR Phase II #1 R43 HD044353-01, 2006-2007
“Stepping Stones of Technology Innovation for Students with Disabilities,” Online Course Review Consultant, CFDA 84.327, 2008
“CD-ROM Based Training for Administering Meds to Schoolchildren,” Pedagogy Consultant, SBIR Phase II #1 R43 HD044353-01, 2006-2007
Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2005-2007
Taught classes in the areas of
social studies education and educational technology and engaged in
Department-related service within the Department of Curriculum and
Instruction, College of Education
Teacher, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1992-1996
Taught grades 3 through 6 and
grade 8 in the areas of social studies, mathematics, computers, special
education, leadership, Holocaust studies, careers, and publications
Nevada certifications include: social studies (7-12); computer programming (K-12); mathematics with calculus (7-12); generalist-resource room (K-12); substitute (K-12)
PUBLICATIONS
Keeler, C. (2010) Modeling
technology-based social studies instruction: A simulated webquest. In
E. Heilman, R. Fruja-Amthor, and M. Missias (Eds.), Social Studies and
Diversity Teacher Education: What We Do and Why We Do It (pp. 304-307).
New York: Routledge.
Keeler, C. (2008). When curriculum and technology meet: Technology integration in methods courses. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 25(1),
Keeler, C. and E. Langhorst (2008). From PowerPoint to podcasts: Integrating technology into the social studies. Social Studies Research and Practice, 3(1).
Keeler, C., A. Good, S. Waring (2008) Technology integration in social studies methods courses: Relevant literature in the first decade of the 21st century. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education [Conference Proceedings].
Keeler, C., J. Richter, L. Anderson-Inman, M. Horney, and M. Ditson (2007) Exceptional learners: Differentiated instruction online. In What Works in K-12 Online Learning. Ed. C. Cavanaugh and R. Blomeyer. International Society for Technology in Education.
Keeler, C. and Horney, M. (2007) Online course designs: Are special needs being met? American Journal of Distance Education, vol. 21, no. 2.
Keeler, C. (2003). Developing and using an instrument to describe instructional design elements of high school online courses. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oregon, Eugene.
Keeler, C. (1997). Beyond the family geography challenge. Journal of Geography, 96(4), 216-219.
Sample Websites
Keeler, C. (2009). Educational Virtual Museums.
Keeler, C. (2009). Audio Digital Storytelling.
Keeler, C. (2007). Teaching elementary school social studies: A course in social studies instructional methods.
Keeler, C. (2007). Survey of Computers in Elementary Schools: A course in methods for integrating technology into K-8 teaching and learning.
Keeler, C. (2007). Educating citizens: A course in civics-based curricula.
Keeler, C. (2007). Training videos: Just-in-time online training of educational technology tools. Available via iTunes at “Keeler’s Training Videos”
Keeler, C. (2006). Lesson plan templates: Sample lesson plan templates with example lesson plans.
Authored Educational Blogs: “Las Vegas Education Events,” “Teaching Primary Sources," “Keeler Thoughts and Conference Notes," “‘How To’ — Navigating Blogs," “Sample Portfolio,” “Nevada Social Studies Standards Revision," “Little House Teacher’s Guides" and all linked blogs
Social Bookmarking Sites: Social_Studies and Native_Americans
Keeler, C. (2008). When curriculum and technology meet: Technology integration in methods courses. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 25(1),
Keeler, C. and E. Langhorst (2008). From PowerPoint to podcasts: Integrating technology into the social studies. Social Studies Research and Practice, 3(1).
Keeler, C., A. Good, S. Waring (2008) Technology integration in social studies methods courses: Relevant literature in the first decade of the 21st century. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education [Conference Proceedings].
Keeler, C., J. Richter, L. Anderson-Inman, M. Horney, and M. Ditson (2007) Exceptional learners: Differentiated instruction online. In What Works in K-12 Online Learning. Ed. C. Cavanaugh and R. Blomeyer. International Society for Technology in Education.
Keeler, C. and Horney, M. (2007) Online course designs: Are special needs being met? American Journal of Distance Education, vol. 21, no. 2.
Keeler, C. (2003). Developing and using an instrument to describe instructional design elements of high school online courses. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oregon, Eugene.
Keeler, C. (1997). Beyond the family geography challenge. Journal of Geography, 96(4), 216-219.
Sample Websites
Keeler, C. (2009). Educational Virtual Museums.
Keeler, C. (2009). Audio Digital Storytelling.
Keeler, C. (2007). Teaching elementary school social studies: A course in social studies instructional methods.
Keeler, C. (2007). Survey of Computers in Elementary Schools: A course in methods for integrating technology into K-8 teaching and learning.
Keeler, C. (2007). Educating citizens: A course in civics-based curricula.
Keeler, C. (2007). Training videos: Just-in-time online training of educational technology tools. Available via iTunes at “Keeler’s Training Videos”
Keeler, C. (2006). Lesson plan templates: Sample lesson plan templates with example lesson plans.
Authored Educational Blogs: “Las Vegas Education Events,” “Teaching Primary Sources," “Keeler Thoughts and Conference Notes," “‘How To’ — Navigating Blogs," “Sample Portfolio,” “Nevada Social Studies Standards Revision," “Little House Teacher’s Guides" and all linked blogs
Social Bookmarking Sites: Social_Studies and Native_Americans
WORKS
IN POGRESS
Keeler, C. “My students were so
engaged!”: Service learning for newbies.
Keeler, C. “I hear history!”: Audio-based digital storytelling,
Keeler, C., Good, A., and Waring, S. Integration of technology in methods classes: A review of relevant research.
Keeler, C. Advocating for technology integration within content areas: Why and how.
Keeler, C. 21st century social studies.
Keeler, C. and H. Rampton. Not the same ol' PBL: Tech strategies from kindergarten to college.
Keeler, C. Designing online courses to meet diverse learning style preferences.
Keeler, C. Microcommunities: Describing an exemplar.
Hammond, T., Friedman, A., McGlinn, M., and Keeler, C. Using Wikipedia to foster historical thinking in social studies: Digging beyond the facts.
Keeler, C. “I hear history!”: Audio-based digital storytelling,
Keeler, C., Good, A., and Waring, S. Integration of technology in methods classes: A review of relevant research.
Keeler, C. Advocating for technology integration within content areas: Why and how.
Keeler, C. 21st century social studies.
Keeler, C. and H. Rampton. Not the same ol' PBL: Tech strategies from kindergarten to college.
Keeler, C. Designing online courses to meet diverse learning style preferences.
Keeler, C. Microcommunities: Describing an exemplar.
Hammond, T., Friedman, A., McGlinn, M., and Keeler, C. Using Wikipedia to foster historical thinking in social studies: Digging beyond the facts.
PRESENTATIONS
International and National
Mildred A. Wedemeyer Award for
Excellence in Research in Distance Education Award Presentation: "Online
course designs: Are special needs being met?,” Scheduled for Annual
Conference on Teaching and Learning at a Distance, Madison, WI, 2009
“Enhancing Historical Biography through Digital Storytelling,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Washington, D.C., 2009
“Epistemology Is Elementary: Historical Thinking in Social Studies Methods Courses via Critical Inquiries of Wikipedia,” American Educational Researchers Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 2009 (with T. Hammond, M. Manfra, J. Lee, and A. Friedman)
“Not the Same Ol’ PBL: Strategies from Kindergarten to College,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2008
“Embracing the Possibilities of the Future through Quality Professional Development,” National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Houston, TX, 2008 (with S. Burroughs and P. Nagel)
“Enhancing Historical Biography through Digital Storytelling,” National Council for History Education’s Leadership in History Conference, Louisville, KY, 2008
“Tech-Based PBL for the Young Learner? Yes!,” National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Houston, TX, 2008 (with H. Rampton)
“Integration of Technology in Methods Classes: A Review of Relevant Research,” Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, 2008 (with A. Good and S. Waring)
“Epistemology is Elementary: Historical Thinking as Applied Epistemology in an Elementary Social Studies Methods Class,” Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, 2008 (with T. Hammond, A. Friedman, and M. Manfra)
"A Whirlwind of Possibilities: Technology Integration for Social Studies Teachers," National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 2007
“Ushering in the 21st Century: Technology Integration in Methods Courses,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Atlanta, 2007
"Paving the Way for Learners with Special Needs in Online Education," American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, 2007
"Beyond PowerPoint: Integrating Technology into Social Studies Methods Courses," National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., 2006
"Advanced Geographic Institutes: Beyond on the Content," National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, Lake Tahoe, 2006 (with A. O’Brien, J. Price, L. Bowen, and C. Artega)
"Designing Online Courses to Meet Diverse Learning Style Preferences," American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 2006
"Online Education Themes: A Developing Research Agenda," American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 2006
“Assessment in Online Environments: A Cross-School Description of Secondary Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 2005
“Online Course Designs: Are Special Needs Being Met?” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, 2005 (with M. Horney)
“An Instrument for Measuring Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, 2004 (with L. Anderson-Inman)
“A Cross-School Description of Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, 2004 (with L. Anderson-Inman)
“A Survey of Twentieth Century Geography Education in America,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1997
“Beyond the Family Geography Challenge,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1996
“Enhancing Historical Biography through Digital Storytelling,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Washington, D.C., 2009
“Epistemology Is Elementary: Historical Thinking in Social Studies Methods Courses via Critical Inquiries of Wikipedia,” American Educational Researchers Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 2009 (with T. Hammond, M. Manfra, J. Lee, and A. Friedman)
“Not the Same Ol’ PBL: Strategies from Kindergarten to College,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2008
“Embracing the Possibilities of the Future through Quality Professional Development,” National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Houston, TX, 2008 (with S. Burroughs and P. Nagel)
“Enhancing Historical Biography through Digital Storytelling,” National Council for History Education’s Leadership in History Conference, Louisville, KY, 2008
“Tech-Based PBL for the Young Learner? Yes!,” National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Houston, TX, 2008 (with H. Rampton)
“Integration of Technology in Methods Classes: A Review of Relevant Research,” Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, 2008 (with A. Good and S. Waring)
“Epistemology is Elementary: Historical Thinking as Applied Epistemology in an Elementary Social Studies Methods Class,” Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, 2008 (with T. Hammond, A. Friedman, and M. Manfra)
"A Whirlwind of Possibilities: Technology Integration for Social Studies Teachers," National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 2007
“Ushering in the 21st Century: Technology Integration in Methods Courses,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Atlanta, 2007
"Paving the Way for Learners with Special Needs in Online Education," American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, 2007
"Beyond PowerPoint: Integrating Technology into Social Studies Methods Courses," National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., 2006
"Advanced Geographic Institutes: Beyond on the Content," National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, Lake Tahoe, 2006 (with A. O’Brien, J. Price, L. Bowen, and C. Artega)
"Designing Online Courses to Meet Diverse Learning Style Preferences," American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 2006
"Online Education Themes: A Developing Research Agenda," American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 2006
“Assessment in Online Environments: A Cross-School Description of Secondary Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 2005
“Online Course Designs: Are Special Needs Being Met?” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, 2005 (with M. Horney)
“An Instrument for Measuring Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, 2004 (with L. Anderson-Inman)
“A Cross-School Description of Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, 2004 (with L. Anderson-Inman)
“A Survey of Twentieth Century Geography Education in America,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1997
“Beyond the Family Geography Challenge,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1996
Regional
“Enhancing
Historical Biography through Digital Storytelling,” Computer Using
Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2009
“Walk with the STARS,” Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2009 (with STAR DEN Members)
"A Whirlwind of Possibilities: Technology Integration for Social Studies Teachers," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2008
"21st Century Social Studies," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2007
"Online Education: A Primer," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2006
“Lesson Demonstrations: Box City and Picture North America,” Geographic Alliance in Nevada, 2006
“The Family Geography Challenge: Creating a Program at Your School,” Western Regional Middle School Consortium Annual Conference, 1997
“Integrating Families into the Team: Developing a Family Night Program,” Western Regional Middle School Consortium Annual Conference, 1997
“Walk with the STARS,” Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2009 (with STAR DEN Members)
"A Whirlwind of Possibilities: Technology Integration for Social Studies Teachers," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2008
"21st Century Social Studies," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2007
"Online Education: A Primer," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2006
“Lesson Demonstrations: Box City and Picture North America,” Geographic Alliance in Nevada, 2006
“The Family Geography Challenge: Creating a Program at Your School,” Western Regional Middle School Consortium Annual Conference, 1997
“Integrating Families into the Team: Developing a Family Night Program,” Western Regional Middle School Consortium Annual Conference, 1997
Local
“An
Internet Introduction for Second-Language Learners,” Petersen
Professional Development School Parent Center, October, 2008.
“Using Digital Photo Scavenger Hunts to Reinforce Content Learning” (with S. Sadie), Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, February 2008
“Don’t Let the Learning Stop!: Geography Learning Centers,” Southern Nevada GeoFest, February 2008 [Note: This presentation was repeated due to high participant demand]
“The PDK/Gallup Poll, 2007 Results,” Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, December 2007
“Designing Classroom Websites Using myccsd.net” (with H. Rampton), Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, October 2007 [Note: This presentation was repeated due to high participant demand]
“Online Courses: A Legitimate Alternative,” (with A. Powell) Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, 2007
“Professionalism: Teaching and Learning Outside the Classroom,” Clark High School TEACH Program, 2006
“Online Courses: What Are They?” Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, 2005 (with J. Delfin)
“Trends in Geography Education in America,” University of Oregon Colloquium, 1998
“Cookie Geography: A Morsel on Maps,” Southern Nevada Social Studies Council Annual Conference, 1996
“Databases Can Be Your Friend,” Computer Using Educators of Southern Nevada Annual Conference, 1994
“Using Digital Photo Scavenger Hunts to Reinforce Content Learning” (with S. Sadie), Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, February 2008
“Don’t Let the Learning Stop!: Geography Learning Centers,” Southern Nevada GeoFest, February 2008 [Note: This presentation was repeated due to high participant demand]
“The PDK/Gallup Poll, 2007 Results,” Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, December 2007
“Designing Classroom Websites Using myccsd.net” (with H. Rampton), Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, October 2007 [Note: This presentation was repeated due to high participant demand]
“Online Courses: A Legitimate Alternative,” (with A. Powell) Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, 2007
“Professionalism: Teaching and Learning Outside the Classroom,” Clark High School TEACH Program, 2006
“Online Courses: What Are They?” Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, 2005 (with J. Delfin)
“Trends in Geography Education in America,” University of Oregon Colloquium, 1998
“Cookie Geography: A Morsel on Maps,” Southern Nevada Social Studies Council Annual Conference, 1996
“Databases Can Be Your Friend,” Computer Using Educators of Southern Nevada Annual Conference, 1994
GRANTS,
AWARDS, AND HONORS
Mildred A. Wedemeyer Award for
Excellence in Research in Distance Education for the paper "Online
course designs: Are special needs being met?" (Awarded biennially by
the Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning at a Distance and
American Journal of Distance Education), 2009
Feature Article—Project Spotlight: “Civil War and Digital Storytelling: Perspectives on Abraham Lincoln [Nevada],” (by Lee Ann Ghajar) National History Education Clearinghouse, 2009
Feature Article—Busy TAA People: “Blogging Keeps Author on Track to Write Regularly,” (by K. Seidel) The Academic Author (Textbook Authors Association), 2009
Phi Delta Kappa Service Key Award, 2008
Phi Delta Kappa Class of Emerging Leaders, 2007
Geographic Alliance in Nevada, Hall of Fame, 2006
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, Phi Delta Kappa (Region A), 2004
Phi Delta Kappa, Chapter #1113 Distinguished Researcher Award, 2005
Graduate Teaching Fellow Research Award, University of Oregon, Graduate School, 1997
Alpha Delta Kappa Continuing Education Award, 1997
Las Vegas Junior League Teacher Grant, 1997
A+ Teacher of the Week, Las Vegas ABC Television Affiliate, 1997
National Geographic Society Instructional Leadership Institute, Nevada Representative, 1995
Nevada Representative to the National CRADLE (Democracy and Law Education) Conference, 1993
Freshman of the Year, University of Redlands, 1987
Feature Article—Project Spotlight: “Civil War and Digital Storytelling: Perspectives on Abraham Lincoln [Nevada],” (by Lee Ann Ghajar) National History Education Clearinghouse, 2009
Feature Article—Busy TAA People: “Blogging Keeps Author on Track to Write Regularly,” (by K. Seidel) The Academic Author (Textbook Authors Association), 2009
Phi Delta Kappa Service Key Award, 2008
Phi Delta Kappa Class of Emerging Leaders, 2007
Geographic Alliance in Nevada, Hall of Fame, 2006
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, Phi Delta Kappa (Region A), 2004
Phi Delta Kappa, Chapter #1113 Distinguished Researcher Award, 2005
Graduate Teaching Fellow Research Award, University of Oregon, Graduate School, 1997
Alpha Delta Kappa Continuing Education Award, 1997
Las Vegas Junior League Teacher Grant, 1997
A+ Teacher of the Week, Las Vegas ABC Television Affiliate, 1997
National Geographic Society Instructional Leadership Institute, Nevada Representative, 1995
Nevada Representative to the National CRADLE (Democracy and Law Education) Conference, 1993
Freshman of the Year, University of Redlands, 1987
SERVICE
OPPORTUNITIES
International and National
American Educational Research
Association Special Interest Group—Instructional Technology
Communications Officer, 2007-2008
National Council for the Social Studies Teacher Education and Professional Development Community Secretary, 2007-present
National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference Peer Reviewer (First and Second Rounds), 2007-present
Social Studies Research and Practice, Board of Reviewers, 2008-2009
International Society of Technology Educators Special Interest Group—Teacher Educators Forum Survey, 2006-2009
HP Technology for Teaching Grant, Reviewer, 2008-2009
PDK Class of Emerging Leaders Award Reviewer, 2008
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting Session Chair, 2008
National Educational Computing Conference SIG-TE Research Paper Presider, 2007
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting Session Chair, 2008
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting Peer Reviewer, 2003-2008
National Educational Computing Conference Research Paper Program Committee, 2006-2008
National Educational Computing Conference Annual Conference Peer Reviewer, 2004-2008
National Council for the Social Studies Teacher Education and Professional Development Community Secretary, 2007-present
National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference Peer Reviewer (First and Second Rounds), 2007-present
Social Studies Research and Practice, Board of Reviewers, 2008-2009
International Society of Technology Educators Special Interest Group—Teacher Educators Forum Survey, 2006-2009
HP Technology for Teaching Grant, Reviewer, 2008-2009
PDK Class of Emerging Leaders Award Reviewer, 2008
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting Session Chair, 2008
National Educational Computing Conference SIG-TE Research Paper Presider, 2007
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting Session Chair, 2008
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting Peer Reviewer, 2003-2008
National Educational Computing Conference Research Paper Program Committee, 2006-2008
National Educational Computing Conference Annual Conference Peer Reviewer, 2004-2008
State
Nevada History Day Judge, 2009
Project Citizen Evaluator, 2009
Nevada Social Studies Curriculum Revision Committee, 2007-2008
Geographic Alliance in Nevada Newsletter Editor, 1996-1997
Nevada Geography Course of Study Development Committee (Grades 5-8), 1996
Nevada Geography Standards Development Committee, 1995-1996
Nevada GeoFest Chairperson, 1995
Project Citizen Evaluator, 2009
Nevada Social Studies Curriculum Revision Committee, 2007-2008
Geographic Alliance in Nevada Newsletter Editor, 1996-1997
Nevada Geography Course of Study Development Committee (Grades 5-8), 1996
Nevada Geography Standards Development Committee, 1995-1996
Nevada GeoFest Chairperson, 1995
Local
Phi Delta Kappa/Petersen Parent
Training Program, 2008-2009
Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, Board of Directors, 2005-2009
Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies Board Member at Large, 2007-2009
Phi Delta Kappa Professional Advocate Liaison (Intern Mentoring Program), 2007-2009
Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, Research Representative, 2008-present
Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, Vice President-Program, 2004-2008
HP Technology for Teaching K12 Grant Reviewer, 2008
Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Nomination Review Committee, 2008
Phi Delta Kappa Student Scholarship Nomination Review Committee, 2008
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Congressional District 1 & 3 Competitions Judge, 2007, 2008
Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies Teacher-of-the-Year Nomination Review Committee, 2007
Chairperson, CUE-SN Technology Fair (co-sponsored by the Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, UNLV Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and UNLV Curriculum Materials Library), 2006, 2007
Clark County School District Middle School Social Studies Assessment Committee, 1995
Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, Board of Directors, 2005-2009
Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies Board Member at Large, 2007-2009
Phi Delta Kappa Professional Advocate Liaison (Intern Mentoring Program), 2007-2009
Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, Research Representative, 2008-present
Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, Vice President-Program, 2004-2008
HP Technology for Teaching K12 Grant Reviewer, 2008
Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Nomination Review Committee, 2008
Phi Delta Kappa Student Scholarship Nomination Review Committee, 2008
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Congressional District 1 & 3 Competitions Judge, 2007, 2008
Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies Teacher-of-the-Year Nomination Review Committee, 2007
Chairperson, CUE-SN Technology Fair (co-sponsored by the Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, UNLV Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and UNLV Curriculum Materials Library), 2006, 2007
Clark County School District Middle School Social Studies Assessment Committee, 1995
ORGANIZATIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Educational Research
Association (AERA), AERA's Division C (Learning and Instruction), and
AERA's Special Interest Group for Instructional Technology
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) and the ISTE Special Interest Group for Teacher Educators (SIG-TE)
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), NCSS’s Teacher Education Community, NCSS’s Technology Community, NCSS’s Research Community, and Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (SNCSS)
College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA)
Computer-Using Educators, Inc. (CUE) and Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada (CUE-SN)
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) – International and Local
National Council for Geography Education (NCGE) and Geographic Alliance in Nevada (GAIN)
Textbook Authors Association (TAA)
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) and the ISTE Special Interest Group for Teacher Educators (SIG-TE)
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), NCSS’s Teacher Education Community, NCSS’s Technology Community, NCSS’s Research Community, and Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (SNCSS)
College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA)
Computer-Using Educators, Inc. (CUE) and Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada (CUE-SN)
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) – International and Local
National Council for Geography Education (NCGE) and Geographic Alliance in Nevada (GAIN)
Textbook Authors Association (TAA)