EDUCATION
2007 Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Language and Literacy specialization
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Eicke, E (2007). Examining Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Title I school (Doctoral Dissertation, Texas Tech University, 2007).
2005 M.A., Education Administration
Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
2002 B.S.I.S., Early Child Education
Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles
Brandt, D., Graves, E. (March, 2010). Effective Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners. Journal of Multiculturalism in Education.
Coffman, G., Graves, E., Reed, M. (Spring, 2010). Differentiated reading instruction in grades 3-6: Grouping, interventions, and centers. Kansas Journal of Reading (24).
Graves, E., Graves, R., Ferguson, G., Newman, V. (2010). I Want to Read!, Journal of Multiculturalism in Education.
Seimears, C.M., Graves, E. (accepted November, 2009). How Constructivist-Based Teaching Influences Students Learning Science, The Educational Forum.
Books
Graves, E., Seimears, C.M., Graves, R. (2010) Cue Up and Unpack: lesson planning. IA: Kendall Hunt
Seimears, C. M., Graves, E. Eberle, J., Colorado, J., (2010). Cue Up and Un Pack: Effectively technology technology methods. IA: Kendall Hunt.
Seimears, C. M., Eicke, E., (2008). Cue Up and Un Pack: Effectively teaching science methods. IA: Kendall Hunt.
Seimears, C. M., Eicke, E., (2009). Cue Up and Un Pack: Effectively teaching science methods. IA: Kendall Hunt.
Morrow, J., Eicke, E., Seimears, C. (2009) Cue Up and Un Pack: Effectively teaching math methods. IA: Kendall Hunt.
Eicke, E., Seimears, C.M., Graves, R. (2009) From Theory to Practice: A manual for effective lesson planning. IA: Kendall Hunt
Book Chapters
Graves, E., & Seimears, M. (accepted). Changing the Routine. In J. Nath (Ed.), A Series: Research Studies in Professional Development Schools Charolette, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Other Publications
Eicke, E., Larson, D., & Reed, M.. (2009, May). Preparing PDS Interns to Work with Diverse Students. PDS Partners, 5(1), 7, 11.
PRESENTATIONS
Local
2009: ATE-K – Spring Conference
- Cue-up and Unpack: effectively teaching math (Topeka, April 3, 2009)
2009 KRHPE Spring Retreat
- Cue-Up and Unpack: facilitating content area literacy (Council Grove, April 24, 2009)
2009 K-Sate Sustainability Conference
- AcademiaU (Manhattan, February 9, 2009)
2008 Kansas Reading Association Conference
- Shake it up! Utilizing Flexible Grouping to Meet the Needs of all 3-5 Readers (Topeka, April, 2008)
2008 SMARTT Conference
- Cue Up and Unpack: Effectively Teaching Elementary Science (Overland Park, November 7, 2008)
National
2009 KDP, Kappa Delta Pi
- Cue Up and Unpack! Help Your Students Succeed in Science and Math (Orlando, October 30, 2009)
2009 KDP, Kappa Delta Pi
- Is AcademiaU for the KDP Chapter in You? (Orlando, 30, 2009)
2009 ATE, Association of Teacher Educators
- The need for change (Reno, August 3, 2009)
2009 OTER, International Reading Association
- Examining Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Title I School (Minneapolis, May 7, 2009)
2009 Association of Teacher Educators Conference
- Cue-Up and Un-Pack: Effectively Teaching Elementary Science (Dallas, February 17, 1009)
2008 The Renaissance Group Conference
- Diversity and Closing the Achievement Gap (Washington DC, October 7, 2008)
GRANTS
Funded
ESU Assessment Mini-grant : Block I Praxis Assessment Collaboration
- Awarded: $1,000; January 2010
NCLB Grant “Unpacking Science with Cueing Systems Project: Promoting Academic Success for English Language Learners”
- Awarded: $150,000 for 3 years ($450,000 total); April 2009
Office of Graduate Studies and Research Travel Grant
- Awarded $300; February 2009
Academic Enhancement Grant (Emporia State University)
- Awarded: $2,000; August 2007
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Rosie Scott
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Brandy Boling
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Tammy Haught
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Aaron Sherman
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Jamie Frances
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Kim Newhouse
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Sarah Edwards
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
Undergraduate Student Research Grant, Kelly Schaffer
- Awarded: $500; October 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University Experience
2007- Present Emporia State University
- Assistant Professor for Elementary Education
- Reading Graduate Faculty Member
Department Awards
- 2009 International Award of Distinction, International Reading Association
Graduate Level Courses Taught
EL 721: Reading Theory/Literacy Practices
EL 801: Improving Language Arts Instruction
EL 807: Integrating Reading in the Content Areas
EL 815: Foundations of Curriculum Development, K-12
EL 821: Reading Curriculum Development and Strategy Instruction
Undergraduate Level Courses Taught
EE 313: Reading for the Elementary Teacher I
EE 315: Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom
EE 413: Reading for the Elementary Teacher II
EE 414: Reading Practicum
Courses Developed
EL 807: Integrating Reading in the Content Areas
EL 315: Teaching Diverse Elementary Populations
SERVICE
Profession
2009
- Kansas Journal of Reading “Teaching Tips” Coordinator.
2009
- Developing Partnership between ESU and the Kansas Juvenile Justice School System for collaborative work with students.
2008-2009
- Kansas City Kansas School District: Lindbergh Elementary State Technical Assistance Team
2007-2008
- Kansas City Kansas School District “Chat and Chew”
2007
- Emporia High School Learning Styles Project
University
2009-2010
- Co-chair, Scholastic Book Fair for Elementary Education held Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
2009
- Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Advisory Committee
2009-2010
- Dean’s Discretionary Funds for Travel
2008-2009
- International Reading Association Award of Distinction Application Committee
2008-2010
- Dean’s Advisory Committee
- 2009, Darrell E. Wood Service Award Committee
2008-2011
- University Research and Creativity Committee
- 2009-2010, Chair, University Research and Creativity Committee
2007-2008
- NCATE Committee
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2009-Present
- Kansas Reading Association
- 2011, Co-Chair, Kansas Reading Association Conference
2009- Present
- Flint Hills Kansas Reading Association
- 2009-Present, Chapter Vice President, Flint Hills Kansas Reading Association
2008-Present
- Kappa Delta Pi
- 2009-Present, Lead Counselor, IOTA Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Lead
2007-Present
- International Reading Association
- 2008-Present, OTER (Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading) Special Interest Member
2008-Present
- Association of Teacher Educators
- 2009, Special Events Committee, Association of Teacher Educators
- 2009-present, Leadership Academy Member
August 2010, Kansas City,
August 2009, Reno, State of Education
February 2009, Dallas, Art Integration
