This paper discusses research on reading and a study on transition times in the classroom.

This paper discusses a research project on the relationship between African American parent volunteer involvement and student reading scores.

This paper discusses research in assessment guided instruction.

This article describes results from a survey of 109 English teachers describing their frequent and versatile uses of Twitter.

This paper uses systems theory and force field analysis to evaluate the potential for combining special education with America 2000 national educational strategy and goals.

This article explores the theory and practice between two existing conceptual frameworks: 1) social learning theory and 2) teacher evaluation systems.

This article explores how urban elementary school principals reconcile the challenges of educational accountability within the constraints of standardized testing policies required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

This article examines one district's staff development plan that has successfully engaged teachers and administrators in designing and implementing relevant programs that make a positive difference for schools and students.

Article examining individual concerns to integrate virtual reality into science instruction before and after a hands-on intervention with virtual reality to improve understanding of preservice teacher acceptance and integration of virtual reality into science.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the relationship between African American parent volunteer involvement and student reading scores.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This presentation discusses research on the effect of exchanging play time privileges for silent work time on academic failure rates.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on creating a culturally aware community of masters and scholars.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on student engagement and the effects on academics.

Presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on becoming a teacher of mathematics to elementary students. The research is an auto-ethnography of a pre-service teacher during the first semester of Professional Development School, documenting the journey as a learner and teacher of mathematics for this pre-service teacher.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effectiveness of the growth plan on student behavior.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on reading.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effectiveness of growth plans in kindergarten classrooms.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research in assessment guided instruction.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on higher order thinking homework versus formula driven homework.

Presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effects of tutoring with concrete manipulatives and real life concepts.

Presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing professional development school helping pre-service teachers gain confidence in the classroom.

Presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing Action Research and the inquiry part of a Professional Development School (PDS) model that all UNT elementary education, pre-service teacher/student interns complete with mentor teachers during student teaching.

Poster presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on animal assisted therapy in relation to mentally, physically, and sexually abused children.

Presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing connections between mathematics research and practices used in classrooms.