TAREK CY GRANTHAM - College of Education - University of Georgia

TAREK CY GRANTHAM, PH.D.
CURRICULUM VITA
Department of Educational Psychology & Instructional Technology
Gifted & Creative Education Program
The University of Georgia
606 Aderhold Hall Athens, GA 30602
Office: 706-542-4251, Fax: 706-542-4240
Email: grantham@uga.edu
EDUCATION
1997 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Major Concentration: Administration and
Supervision, Specialty Area: Gifted Education
Dissertation Title: The under-representation of Black males in gifted
programs: Case studies of participation motivation
Department of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy,
The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
1991 Masters in Teaching (M.T.). Secondary Education-Foreign Language
(Five-Year Dual-degree BA/MT Program), Department of Curriculum,
Instruction, and Special Education.
Masters Project: An exploration of the low representation of minority
students in foreign language classes.
The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
1991 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Spanish, Department of Spanish, Italian, and
Portuguese. The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
ACADEMIC and PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005-present
2007-present
2000-present
Associate Professor. Department of Educational Psychology &
Instructional Technology, Gifted and Creative Education Program, The
University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Affiliate Faculty Member. Institute for African American Studies, The
University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Affiliate Faculty Member. Qualitative Research Program, Department of
Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy, College of Education, The
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2008-2009 GCTWeb Online Program Leader. Department of Educational Psychology
& Instructional Technology, Gifted and Creative Education Program, The
University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
2005-2008 Program Coordinator. Department of Educational Psychology &
Instructional Technology, Gifted and Creative Education Program,
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
1997-2005 Assistant Professor. Department of Educational Psychology, Gifted and
Creative Education Program, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
1996-1997 Graduate Assistant. Center on Minority Research in Special Education,
The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
1996-1997 Assistant Principal Intern. Albemarle High School, Albemarle County
Schools, Charlottesville, VA.
1994-1996. University Supervisor. Office of Teacher Education, The University of
Virginia. Charlottesville, VA.
1992-1996 Graduate Advisor. Office of the Dean of Students and Residence Life,
The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
1995 Multicultural Program Facilitator. Office of the Dean of Students and
Residence Life, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
1993-1994 Clinical Instructor. Office of Teacher Education, The University of
Virginia.
1992-1994. Cooperating Teacher. Office of Teacher Education, The University of
Virginia.
1991-1994 Spanish Teacher (Accelerated High School Credit Program). Buford Middle
School, Charlottesville Public Schools.
Edited Book:
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Ford, D., Grantham, T., Henfield, M., Harmon, D. Scott, M., Porchér, S., & Price, C.. (Eds.)
(in-press). Gifted and advanced Black Students in school: An anthology of critical works.
Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
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Book Chapters:
Floyd, E. F., McGinnis, J. L., Grantham, T. C. (2011). Gifted education in rural environments.
In J. A. Castellano and A. D. Frazier (Eds.), Special populations in gifted education:
Understanding our most able students from diverse backgrounds, (pp. 27-46). Waco, TX:
Prufrock Press.
Grantham, T. C. & Long, L. A. (2007). Recommendations for identifying and serving Black
youth in gifted programs. In K. Kay, D. Robson, and J. F. Brenneman (Eds.), High IQ
Kids: Collected insights, information, and personal stories from the experts, (pp. 66-70).
Fort Collins, CO: Greenfire Creative.
Ford, D. Y. & Grantham, T. C. (2007). "Separate but (Un)equal” Doctrine and Gifted Education
Practice. In International encyclopedia of the social sciences, (2nd ed.) (pp.183-185).
Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale.
Ford, D. Y., Moore III, J. L., & Grantham, T. C. (2006). Essentializing racial identity
development in the education of students of color. In H. R. Milner, & E.W. Ross, (Eds.),
Race, ethnicity, and education: The influences of racial and ethnic identity in education
(pp. 3-18). Westport, CT: Greenwood/Praeger.
Ford, D. Y. Grantham, T. C., & Milner, R. H. (2004). Underachievement among gifted African-
American students: Cultural, social and psychological considerations. In D. Booth (Ed.),
The eyes of the beholder: Cultural and disciplinary perspectives in gifted education (pp.
15-32). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Grantham, T. C., & Long, L. A. (2003). Schooling gifted Black children: Issues of parents and
teachers. In S. Neuharth-Pritchett, B. D. Payne, & J. C. Reiff (Eds.), Perspectives on
elementary education: Critically analyzing issues of diversity (pp. 76-83). Boston, MA:
Pearson, Allyn & Bacon.
Ford, D. Y., Grantham, T. C., & Bailey, D. F. (1999). Identifying giftedness among African
American males: Recommendations for effective recruitment and retention. In V. C.
Polite and J. E. Davis (Eds.), African American males in school and society: Practices
and policies for effective education (pp. 56-67). New York, NY: Teacher's College Press.
Ford, D. Y., Grantham, T. C., & Bailey, D. F. (1999). Maximizing the potential of minority
learners with gifts and talents. In F. E. Obiakor, J. O. Schwenn, & A. Rotatori (Eds.),
Advances in special education: Multicultural Education for Exceptional Learners (Vol.
12), (pp. 91-104). Greenwich, CT: JAI Press.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
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Grantham, T. C. (in-press). New directions for gifted Black males suffering from bystander
effects: A call for upstanders. Roeper Review: A Journal on Gifted Education.
Grantham, T. C. & Henfield, M. (in-press). Gifted ethnic minority student participation in precollegiate
STEM Programs: How to become a STEM parent. Parenting for High
Potential.
Grantham, T. C. & Henfield, M. S. (under review). Black father involvement in gifted
education: Thoughts from Black fathers on increasing/improving Black father-gifted
teacher partnerships. Gifted Child Today.
Vista, A. D., & Grantham, T. C. (2009). Transferability of norms and its implication in crosscultural
gifted education: Norming Naglieri nonverbal ability test (NNAT) in the
Philippine public schools. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 8, 111-121.
Vista, A. D., & Grantham, T. C. (2009). Effects of parental education level on fluid
intelligence of Philippine public school students. Journal of Psychoeducational
Assessment, 28, 236-248.
Ford, D. Y., Grantham, T. C., Whiting, G. W. (2008). Another look at the achievement gap:
Learning from the experiences of gifted Black students. Urban Education, 43, 216-239.
Ford, D. Y., Moore, III, J. L., Whiting, G. W., Grantham, T. C. (2008). Conducting crosscultural
research: Controversy, cautions, concerns, and considerations. Roeper Review: A
Journal on Gifted Education, 30, 82-92.
Ford, D. Y., Grantham, T. C., Whiting, G. (2008). Culturally and linguistically diverse students
in gifted education: Recruitment and retention. Exceptional Children, 74, 289-306.
Whiting, G. W., Ford, D. Y., Moore, III, J. L., Grantham, T. C. (2008). Considerations for
conducting culturally responsive research in gifted education. Gifted Child Today, 31, 26-
30.
Grantham, T. C., Frasier, M. M., Roberts, A. C., & Bridges, E. M. (2005). Parent advocacy for
culturally diverse students. Theory into Practice, 44, 138-147.
Grantham, T. C. (2004) Multicultural mentoring to increase Black male representation in gifted
programs. Gifted Child Quarterly, 48, 232-245.
Grantham, T. C. (2004). Rocky Jones: A case study of a gifted high-achieving Black male’s
participation motivation in gifted programs. Roeper Review: A Journal on Gifted
Education, 26, 208-215.
Ford, D. Y. & Grantham, T. C. (2003). Providing access for gifted culturally diverse students.
Theory into Practice, 42, 216-225.
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Grantham, T. C. & Ford, D.Y. (2003). Beyond self-concept and self-esteem for African-
American students: Improving racial identity improves achievement. High School
Journal, 87, 18-30.
Grantham, T. C. (2003). Increasing Black student enrollment in gifted programs: An
exploration of Pulaski County Special School District’s advocacy event. Gifted Child
Quarterly, 47, 46-65.
Grantham, T. C. (2002). Straight talk on the issue of under-representation: An interview with
Dr. Mary M. Frasier, Roeper Review: A Journal on Gifted Education, 24, 50-51.
Grantham, T. C. & Long, L. A. (2000). School, personal, and family factors impacting underrepresentation
among Black adolescents in gifted programs. Highly Gifted Children, 13,
20-26.
Grantham, T. C. & Ford, D. Y. (1998a). A case study of the social needs of Danisha: A gifted
underachieving African-American female. Roeper Review: A Journal on Gifted
Education, 21, 96-101.
Grantham, T. C. & Ford, D. Y. (1998b). Principal instructional leadership can reverse the
under-representation of Black students in gifted education. National Association for
Secondary School Principal Bulletin (A Journal in Educational Leadership), 82, 100-109.
Ford, D.Y., Grantham, T. C., Wright, T. C., & Harris J. J. III, (1998). Achievement levels,
outcomes and orientations of Black students in single- and two-parent families. Urban
Education, 33(3), 360-384.
Ford, D.Y. Grantham, T. C., & Harris, J. J. III (1996). Multicultural gifted education: A
wakeup call to the profession. Roeper Review: A Journal on Gifted Education, 19, 72-
78.
Ford, D.Y. Grantham, T. C., & Harris, J. J. III (1996). The recruitment and retention of
minority teachers in gifted education. Roeper Review: A Journal on Gifted Education,
19, 213-220.
Editor-Reviewed or Online Journal Articles:
Ford, D. Y., Whiting, G. W., Moore, III, J. L., Grantham, T. C. (2008). Conducting crosscultural
research: Implications for gifted education. Gifted Education Press Quarterly, 22,
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Grantham, T. C., & Ford, D.Y. (2007). Continuing the Search for equity and excellence: An
overview of Frasier’s Talent Assessment Profile (F-TAP). Gifted Education Press
Quarterly, 21, 2-4.
Ford, D.Y., & Grantham, T. C. (2007). Highlights from the Mary Frasier Teacher Scholars
Program: A dream come true. Gifted Education Press Quarterly, 21, 2-4.
Ford, D.Y. & Grantham, T. C. (2003). Parenting gifted culturally diverse children: A focus on
education-related issues and needs. Understanding Our Gifted, 15, 12-17.
Thomas, K. M., Phelps, R. E., & Grantham, T. C. (2002). The role of service learning in
preparing future faculty: The UGA model. American Psychological Association’s
website on Service Learning and Civic Engagement.
http://www.apa.org/ed/slce/home.html
Technical Manuscripts/Reports:
Grantham, T. C. (2009). Educational psychology and instructional technology enrolled
students by demographic and program variables: A quick reference report of descriptive
data. The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C. (2009). Recruitment and retention of under-represented ethnic minorities in
educational psychology and instructional technology (EPIT): A preliminary report on
EPIT enrolled students. The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C. (2005). Georgia professional standards commission gifted in-field education
endorsement program continuing approval report. The University of Georgia, Athens,
GA.
Thomas, K. M., Phelps, R. E., & Grantham, T. C. (2002). Status for campus compact.
National Campus Compact, Washington, DC .
Thomas, K.M., Phelps, R. E., & Grantham, T. C. (February, 2001). The University of Georgia
preparing future faculty progress report. Graduate Education and Training. American
Psychological Association, Washington, DC .
Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K. M., & Grantham, T.C. (September, 2001). The University of
Georgia preparing future faculty progress report. American Psychological Association,
Washington, DC .
Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K. M., & Grantham, T. C. (2000). The University of Georgia preparing
future faculty progress report. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC .
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Grantham, T. C. & DeCuir, J. T. (2000). Addressing Black student under-representation and
underachievement in middle school gifted programs: An action-research project
exploring motivation and mentoring. The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T.C. (1994). Improving achievement outcomes for African American students: An
organizational effectiveness study. The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
Grantham, T.C. (1994). The adolescent experience of African American males: Academic and
behavioral trends. The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
Creative Contributions other than Formal Publications:
Grantham, T. C. (2005). Celebrating Dr. Mary Frasier: A phenomenal woman (DVD). Athens,
GA: The University of Georgia Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development.
Grantham, T. C. (Guest Ed.) (Winter, 2002). Under-representation among ethnically diverse
students in gifted education. Roeper Review (24)2, pp. 46-94.
GRANTS & CONTRACTS
Grantham, T. C. (2007). Summer enrichment and acceleration connections for gifted ethnic
minority students. The Spencer Foundation Grants Program: Education and Social
Opportunity. Chicago, IL. ($40,000, grant not funded).
Cramond, B. L, Grantham, T. C, Connell, E. E., Krugman, V., & Higginbotham, K. (2007).
Torrance-Cooke-Clarke Academy for promising students. The Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation, K-5 Enrichment Program Lansdowne, VA. ($600,000, grant not funded)
Grantham, T. C. (2005-2006). Gifted & creative education training in Georgia: Building
capacity for talent development. Griffin-Spalding County School District. ($106,970,
contract).
Krisel, S. C., Ford, D.Y., Grantham, T. C., Cramond, B. L., Hebert, T. P. (2005). The Georgia
project: Recruitment and retention of under-represented groups in gifted education.
United States Department of Education Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students
Education Program. ($809,286 grant, not funded)
Thomas, K. M., Phelps, R. E., Grantham, T. C., & Hu, C.Y. (2001). A new model of training in
psychology: A service-learning incubator. Education directorate, American Psychology
Association & the National Science Foundation. ($1500 grant).
Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K. M., & Grantham, T. C. (2000-2003). The University of Georgia
preparing future faculty for psychology program. A national initiative to prepare graduate
students to assume faculty positions in higher education. Sponsored by The American
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Psychological Association with support from The Council of Graduate Schools and The
Association of American Colleges and Universities. ($41,000).
Grantham, T. C. (2001). Georgia Child Care Council start-up grant. A statewide initiative to
support educational endeavors among agencies with the goal of implementing early childcare
services. Supported by the Federal Child Care Development Funds and administered
by Quality Care Connections ($8000).
Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K. M., Rojas, J. I., Roberts, A.C., Hu, C., & Grantham, T. C. (2001).
Applying inter-campus digital teleconferencing and online distance learning as a
mentoring and recruitment tool for minority graduate students and faculty. Submitted to
the Office of Instructional Support and Development Learning Technology Grant
(requested $56,948, not funded).
Grantham, T. C. & Schutz, P.A. (1999). Motivation and ethnic identity among gifted Black
students: An action-research project to promote mentoring. College of Education
Multicultural Education Grant. The University of Georgia, Athens, GA ($2000).
Grantham, T. C. (1999). Addressing Black student under-representation in middle school gifted
programs through mentoring. College of Education Office of Outreach Graduate
Assistantship Program, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA ($9,150).
Grantham, T. C. (1999). Black males' motivation to participate in middle school gifted
programs. College of Education Summer Faculty Research Grant, The University of
Georgia, Athens, GA ($3360).
Grantham, T. C., & Phelps, R. E. (1998). Black student participation in gifted programs: An
exploration of the counselor’s role. Submitted to the UGA COE Faculty Collaboration
Grant (requested $2,000, not funded).
Grantham, T. C. & Frasier, M. M. (1997). The Under-representation of Black females in gifted
programs. College of Education Faculty Collaboration Grant. The University of
Georgia, Athens, GA ($2000).
Grantham, T. C. (1997). Gifted program advocacy in Pulaski County. Task Force on Advocacy
Research Project, National Association for Gifted Children, Washington D.C. ($1000).
Grantham, T. C. (1996). Black males' motivation to participate in gifted programs. Research
and Evaluation Division Dissertation Research Grant. National Association for Gifted
Children, Washington, D.C. ($250).
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INSTRUCTION
Resident Instruction:
EPSY 6000 Independent Study in Educational Psychology
EPSY 6990 Master’s Seminar in Educational Psychology
EPSY 7000 Master’s Research
EPSY 7060 Assessment of the Gifted
EPSY 7110 Characteristics of the Gifted
EPSY 7210 Multicultural Gifted Education
EPSY 7230 Strategies and Materials for Teaching the Gifted
EPSY 7270 Retention of Ethnic Minorities in Gifted/Advanced Programs
EPSY 7300 Master’s Thesis
EPSY 7650 Applied Project in Gifted Education
EPSY 8710 Practicum in Gifted Education
EPSY 8160 Mentoring for Leadership Development Among Talented Black Youth
EPSY 8990 Doctoral Seminar in Educational Psychology
EPSY 9000 Doctoral Research
EPSY 9300 Doctoral Dissertation
EPSY 9710 Internship in Gifted Education
ERSH 8410 Qualitative Research Design
SUPERVISION OF GRADUATE RESEARCH
Dissertations Directed:
Student Degree Program Year
Taekhil Jeong Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2008
Rebecca Harrison Ed.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2008
Angie Roberts Ph.D. School Psychology 2004
Michael Matthews Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2002
J. Sean Callahan Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education In-progress
Winifred Harris Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education In-progress
Vicki Meeler Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education In-progress
Erinn Floyd Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education In-progress
Jennifer McGinnis Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education In-progress
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Theses Directed:
Student Degree Program Year
Alvin Vista M.A. Gifted & Creative Education 2006
Beam, Kristy M.A. Gifted & Creative Education 2006
Applied Projects Directed:
Kristen Adams Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Tamara Bodrick Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Alison Atkinson Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Lissa Clark Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Kristina Collins Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Paula Corley Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Veronica Crawford Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Teena Garland Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Kimberly Geddes Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Dawn Moss Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Susan Netopski Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Donna Sertich Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Kristie Stevens Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Angela Wilson Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Kelli Aleman M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Deborah Bales M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Jennifer Ortman M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Heather Sherwood M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Bonny Skutch M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Jennifer Thomas M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education 2010
Ashley Bolton Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2009
Tori Cimo Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2009
David Matherne Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education 2009
Terri King M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education 2009
Laura Kornegay Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education in-progress
Sheila Pittman Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education in-progress
Lorraine Amoah Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education in-progress
Jennifer Dickerson Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education in-progress
Karen Brooks Ed.S. Gifted & Creative Education in-progress
Krysten Stock M.Ed. Gifted & Creative Education in-progress
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Service on Advisory, Examining, and Reading Committees:
Student Degree Program Year
Lathrop, Deborah Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2008
Lee, Hang Eun Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2007
Nordin, Rebecca MA Gifted & Creative Education 2007
Pawlik, Teresa Ed.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2005
Bridges, Eric Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2004
Ebrahim-Said, Fawzy Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2004
Jones, Violet Ph.D. Language Education 2004
Tsoi, Mai-Yin Ph.D. Science Education 2004
Hines, Margaret Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2003
Rivers, Lanee Ph.D. School Psychology 2003
Daniels, George Ph.D. Journalism 2002
Lee, Seon-Young Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2002
Lin, Chin-Hsiang Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2002
Long, Linda Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2002
Narker, Kiran Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2002
Grimmett, Marc Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2001
Kyzer, Marcus Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2001
Axelrod, Jennifer Ph.D. School Psychology 2000
Frank, Elaine Ed.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2000
Krisel, Sally Ed.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2000
Silvian, Alice Ed.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2000
Williams, Eulouise Ed.D. Gifted & Creative Education 2000
Cole, David Ed.D. Administration and Supervision 1999
DeCuir, Jessica MA Applied Cognition and Development 2000
Zaff, Jonathan MS Psychology 1999
Winstead, Susan Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education 1998
Brown, Candice Ph.D. School Counseling In-progress
Davis, Derek Ed.D. Gifted & Creative Education In-progress
Jai, Sabreen Ph.D. Reading Education In-progress
Kim, Daehyun Ph.D. Gifted & Creative Education In-progress
RECOGNITIONS and AWARDS
2009 E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award. For recognizing creative strengths in
economically disadvantaged students; mentoring; developing creativity in
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students, especially those from underserved populations. The Georgia
Association for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
1997-1999 Case Researcher. Task Force on Advocacy, The National Association for
Gifted Children, Washington, D.C.
1994-1997 Holmes Scholar of The Holmes Partnership. The Department of
Leadership, Foundations, and Policy, The University of Virginia.
1996 -1997 Minority Scholar Fellow. The Role and Status of Minorities in Educational
Research. American Educational Research Association.
1992-1993 Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Buford Middle School, Charlottesville
Public Schools.
1992 King Juan Carlos Fellowship. Quincentennial Study Abroad Program.
The University of Minnesota/The University of Madrid, Spain.
1992 Teacher/Scholar Fellowship. Charlottesville Public Schools and The
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
1992 Graduate Study Scholarship. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Richmond, VA.
1988 -1989 Virginia Teaching Scholarship. Virginia Department of Education.
National:
CONVENTION PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS
Grantham, T. C., Harris, W., Callahan, S. J., & Hébert, T. P. (2010, November). President
Obama’s role model effects on recruitment and retention of gifted Black students. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Atlanta,
GA.
Grantham, T. C., Ford, D. Y., Harmon, D., Henfield, M. S., Scott, M., Porchér, S., & Price, C.
(2010, November). Real talk about real equity issues in gifted education: Continuing the
conversation championed by Dr. Mary Frasier. Panel presentation at the annual meeting
of the National Association for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
Moore, J. L. III, Grantham, T. C., Henfield, M. S., Hines, E., & Bonner, F. (2010, November).
Recruiting and retaining gifted African American male students: Perspectives from
experts in the field. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association
for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
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Harris, W., Grantham, T. C., & Callahan, J. S. (2010, November). Black students views of the
acting White phenomenon in the Obama era. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of
the National Association for Gifted Children. Atlanta, GA.
Callahan, J.S., Grantham, T. C., & Harris, W. (2010, November). Gifted children in today’s hip
hop culture: Timely recommendations for teachers and parents. Poster presentation at
the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children. Atlanta, GA.
Grantham, T. C., Hébert, T.P. (2009, November). The Obama effect: Implications for the
education of gifted ethnic minority students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Association of Gifted Children. St. Louis, MO.
Grantham, T. C., Moore, III, J. L., Henfield, M. S., Scott, M. F., Porchér, S., Floyd, E. (2009,
November). Redefining Black fathers' roles in recruitment and retention of gifted Black
students. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of Gifted
Children. St. Louis, MO.
Moore, III, J. L., Grantham, T. C., Henfield, M. S. (2008, November). Urban, gifted, Black,
and male: An overview of the factors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Association for Gifted Children, Tampa, FL.
Grantham, T. C., Williams, E., Harris, W., & Harrison, R. (2006, November). Multiple criteria
in Georgia's gifted programs: Embracing the advocacy of Dr. Mary Frasier. Panel
presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children.
Charlotte, NC.
Leppien, J., Brown, E., Castellano, J., & Grantham, T. C. (2006, November). What I wish I had
known about gifted education when I began teaching. Keynote panel presentation at the
annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children. Charlotte, NC.
Moore, J. L., Grantham, T. C., & Henfield, M. S. (2006, November). Young, gifted, Black and
male: an overview of academic, psychological and cultural factors. Panel Presentation at
the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children. Charlotte, NC.
Moore, J. L., Grantham, T. C., Ford, D.Y., Day-Vines, N.L., Frazier-Trotman, M., & Taradash,
G. (2006, November). Recruiting and retaining gifted African-American students:
Perspectives from experts in the field. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the
National Association for Gifted Children. Charlotte, NC.
Grantham, T. C. (2006, November). Mary's legacy: The signature F-TAP Tool. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children. Charlotte, NC.
Flint, L. J. Renzulli, J. S., Grantham, T. C., Long, L. A., Bridges, E. M., Garcia, J. H., Martin,
D. E., & Krisel, S., & Matthews, M. S. (2005, November). Celebrating the life and work
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of Mary Frasier. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association for
Gifted Children, Louisville, Kentucky.
Grantham, T. C. & Moore, J. L., III (2005, November). Multicultural mentoring for gifted
Black males. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted
Children, Louisville, Kentucky.
Kim, H. & Grantham, T. C. (2005, November). Career goal development among African
American teachers of the gifted. Presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association for Gifted Children, Louisville, Kentucky.
Moore, J. L. III, & Grantham, T. C. (2005, November). Increasing African American males'
enrollment in AP courses. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association for Gifted Children, Louisville, Kentucky.
Roberts, A.C., Grantham, T. C., Frasier, M. M., & Bridges, E. M. (2005, April). The underidentification
of gifted students: Encouraging parent advocacy. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. Atlanta, GA.
Grantham, K. D., Williams, J. A., & Grantham T. C. (2004, August). With whom do I speak
and does it really matter? The influence of parental status on the updating of video game
beliefs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Grantham, T. C. & Moore, J. L., III. (2004, November). Mentoring gifted African American
students: A strategy for recruitment and retention. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the National Association for Gifted Children, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Moore, J. L., III, & Grantham, T. C. (2004, November). Identifying, supporting, and counseling
gifted African American males: Recommendations for promoting academic success.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Grantham, T. C., Anthony, T. S., Castellano, J. A., Harmon, D. A., & Struck, J. M. (2002,
November). Social and cultural influences on ethnic diversity in gifted programs.
Special Session presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted
Children, Denver, Colorado.
Grantham, T. C., Roberts, A. C., & Long, L. A. (2002, November). Working with Black parents
and underachieving gifted children. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of the
National Association for Gifted Children, Denver, Colorado.
Grantham, T. C., Long, L. A., & Roberts, A. C. (2002, November). Absentee fathers and gifted
children from diverse backgrounds. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of the
National Association for Gifted Children, Denver, Colorado.
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Robinson, A., Moon, S., Gonzales, J., Hertzog, N., Grantham, T., & Delcourt, M., (2002,
November). Advocacy event in gifted education. Special session presentation at the
annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Denver, Colorado.
Grantham, T. C., Frasier, M. M., & DeCuir, J.T., (2000, March). Mentoring and Black
students' motivation to participate in middle school gifted programs: A field-based
action-research project. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Grantham, T. C. & Lin, C. (2000, November). Differentiating for ethnically diverse students: A
planning guide for infusing technology and multicultural education. Roundtable
presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children,
Atlanta, GA.
Matthews, M. & Grantham, T. C. (2000, November). Considerations for testing bilingual and
LEP students. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association
for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
Grantham, T. C. & Bridges, E. M. (2000, November). Teaching Black history to motivate gifted
Black leaders. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association
for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
Grantham, T. C. & DeCuir, J. T. (1999, November). Mentoring gifted Black males. Special s
session research presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for
Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
DeCuir, J. T. & Grantham, T. C. (1999, November). Black student under-representation and
ethnic identity. Marketplace presentation at the annual meeting of the National
Association for Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
Grantham, T. C., & Ford, D.Y. (1998, November). Increasing minority students' achievement
and motivation using multicultural literature. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the National Association for Gifted Children, Louisville, Kentucky.
Grantham, T. C. (1998, November). The under-representation of Black students in gifted
education: A case study of participation motivation. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.
Grantham, T. C. (1998, November). Gifted Black males' motivation to participate in gifted
programs. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Diego, California.
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Grantham, T. C. (1998, November). Balancing equity for African-American students through
effective advocacy. Marketplace presentation at the annual meeting of The National
Association for Gifted Children, Louisville, Kentucky
Grantham, T. C. (1997, March). The influence of social, psychological, and cultural factors on
a gifted African-American female: A case study of student perceptions. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago,
Illinois.
Grantham, T. C. (1997, March). The social needs of Danisha: A gifted Black female. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
Chicago, Illinois.
Grantham, T. C. & Ford, D.Y. (1996, November). A case study of Danisha: A gifted
underachieving Black female. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Harris, J. J. III, Ford D.Y., & Grantham, T. C. (1996, November). Ramondo: A gifted
underachieving Black male. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Harris, J. J. III, Ford D.Y., & Grantham, T. C. (1996, November). Why gifted education must
be multicultural. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for
Gifted Children, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Grantham, T. C. & Ford, D.Y. (1996, April). Danisha: A case study of a gifted underachieving
Black female. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Educational
Research Association, Richmond, Virginia.
Regional:
Grantham, T. C., Phelps, R. E., Roberts, A. C. & Bridges, E. M. (2006, ). Diversity training to
prepare future faculty to become effective psychology and educational professionals.
Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association.
Atlanta, GA.
Harrison, R. S., Grantham, T. C., & Phelps, R. E. (2006, March). Training on diversity and
talent development: Views from educators in the rural South. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association. Atlanta, GA.
Grantham, T. C. & Roberts, A. C. (2006, March). Building capacity to reverse Black student
under-representation in predominantly Black suburban gifted and advanced programs.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association.
Atlanta, GA.
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Kim, H., Grantham, T. C., & Bridges, E. M. (2006, March). Proactively addressing the lack of
diversity among educators trained in gifted education. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association. Atlanta, GA.
Meeler, V., Grantham, T. C., Phelps, R. E., & Roberts, A. C. (2006, March). Single-gender
learning environments to enhance achievement, motivation and career interests in science.
Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association.
Atlanta, GA.
Jeong, T., Grantham, T. C., & Bridges, E. M. (2006, March). Preparing psychologists to work
with immigrant Korean Americans: An invisible minority. Workshop presented at the
annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association. Atlanta, GA.
Kao, C. Grantham, T. C., & Bridges, E. M. (2006, March). Debunking the myth of Asian
Americans as the model minority for achievement in schools and communities. Panel
presentation at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association.
Atlanta, GA.
Grantham, T.C., Thomas, K.T., Phelps, R. E., Frank, M. L., Roberts, A. C., & Rojas, J. (2002,
March). Preparing future psychology faculty in psychology: Service learning in
academia. Symposium presentation at the annual meeting of the Southeastern
Psychological Association, Orlando, Florida.
Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K. M., Grantham, T. C., & Rojas, J. (2001, March). Preparing future
psychology faculty perspective: The power of teaching in shaping careers. Symposium
presentation at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Grantham, T. C. (2002, July). Underachievement among gifted students. Workshop presented
at The Torrance Center Korean Delegation Training Conference in Gifted and Creative
Education, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
Grantham, T. C. & Mundy, C. (2002, July). Mentoring gifted students. Workshop presented at
The Torrance Center Korean Delegation Training Conference in Gifted and Creative
Education, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K. M., & Grantham, T. C. (2001, March). Preparing future psychology
faculty: A UGA program model. Symposium presentation at the annual meeting of the
Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K. M., & Grantham, T. C. (2001, March). Graduate study in psychology
at the University of Georgia. Invited talk at the monthly meeting of The Spelman
College Psychology Club, Atlanta, Georgia.
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DeCuir, J. T. & Grantham, T. C. (1999, April). Educational resiliency: Fostering resilience in
gifted African-American and Latino students. Paper presented at the College of Education
6th Annual Multicultural Education Conference, Athens, Georgia.
Grantham, T. C. (1996, February). The social and emotional needs of Danisha: A gifted Black
female. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research
Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Ford, D.Y. & Grantham, T. C. (1996, February). Underachievement among gifted and highly
able Black students: A study of student perceptions. Paper presented at the annual
conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Invited State Presentations:
Olszewski-Kubilius, P., Gallagher, R., Grantham, T. C., Lohman, D., Van Tassel-Baska, J., &
Wyner, J. (2009, February). The missing piece of your gifted program: Identifying and
meeting the needs of at-risk students. Keynote panel presentation at the annual meeting of
the Illinois Association for Gifted Children, Chicago, IL.
Grantham, T. C. (2009, February). Frasier’s four A’s framework for addressing barriers to
under-representation in gifted education. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of the
Illinois Association for Gifted Children, Chicago, IL.
Grantham, T. C. (2009, February). How do we keep them? Retention of ethnically diverse
students in gifted programs. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Association for Gifted Children, Chicago, IL.
Grantham, T. C. (2009, February). Parent advocacy makes a difference in recruitment of
culturally and linguistically diverse gifted students. Workshop presentation at the annual
meeting of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children, Chicago, IL.
Grantham, T. C. (2008, February). Recruiting and retaining African American students in
gifted/advanced programs. Workshop presentation at the Diversity Issues for School
Counselors Conference. The University of Georgia Department of Counseling and Human
Development Services, the Center for Latino Achievement & Success in Education
(CLASE), & the College of Education Dean’s Council on Diversity. Athens, GA
Grantham, T.C., Eger, A., Jones, S., Porchér, S. (2007, March) Promoting equity with
identification and programming for Georgia’s gifted programs: Challenges and triumphs
of gifted program coordinators. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Georgia
Association for Gifted Children.
State Presentations:
Kim, H., & Grantham, T. C. (2006, March). Are we preparing them well? Critical issues in
training educators to address under-representation among ethnically and linguistically
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diverse students in gifted programs. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the
Georgia Association for Gifted Children. Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C., Farquhar, J., Floyd, E. (2009, April). Preparing future faculty in educational
psychology and instructional technology: A professional development webinar for
Spelman College undergraduates. Outreach and Diversity Webinar in partnership with
the Department of Education al Psychology and Instructional Technology, The Office of
Outreach and Diversity, and Spelman College. Athens, GA
Grantham, T. C., & Harris, W. (2005, May). Understanding participation motivation, racial
identity, and multicultural approaches for ethnically diverse gifted students. Workshop
presented at the Georgia State University Saturday School Parent Seminar, Atlanta,
Georgia.
Grantham, T. C., & Hughes, P. (2004, May). Parent advocacy for ethnically and linguistically
diverse gifted students. Workshop presented at the Georgia State University Saturday
School Parent Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia.
Cramond, B. L., Frasier, M. M., Grantham, T. C., Hebert, T. P., & Matthews-Morgan, J. (2000,
March). What's up at UGA in gifted and creative education? Panel presentation at the
annual meeting of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C. (2000, March). Mentoring gifted Black males. Workshop presentation at the
annual meeting of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C. (1999, March). Under-representation of Black students in gifted programs: A
need for effective advocacy. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of the Georgia
Association for Gifted Children, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C., DeCuir, J. T., Bridges, E. M., Long, L. A., McQueen, T., & Calhoun, J.,
(2000, March). Young, gifted, and Black: Moving into the new millennium. Panel
presentation at the annual meeting of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children,
Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C. (1998, March). Black students' motivation to participate in gifted programs.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Association for the Gifted, Athens,
Georgia.
Ford, D.Y. & Grantham, T. C. (1996, March). A study of underachievement among gifted and
regular education Black students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia
Educational Research Association, Richmond, Virginia.
Local:
Grantham, T. C. (2008, November). The pursuit of graduate school at UGA: Considerations &
recommendations. Recruitment presentation at the University of Georgia Graduate
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School 8th Annual Future Scholars Visitation Program. The Office of Outreach and
Diversity, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Grantham, T. C. (2006, October). Mentoring gifted students. Workshop presentation for
delegation of Korean educators sponsored by the Torrance Center for Creativity and
Talent Development. University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C., Schutz, P., Bridges, E., DeCuir, J. T. & Long, L. A. (2000, April). Mentoring
for leadership and motivation among talented Black youth. Research Display at the
College of Education 7th Annual Multicultural Education Conference, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C. (2000, April). Recruitment and retention of minority students in gifted and
advanced programs. Interactive GSAMS panel presentation for Fulton County School
District, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Grantham, T. C., Bridges, E., Calhoun, J., DeCuir, J. T., Long, L. A., & McQueen, T. (1999,
October). Young gifted and black: Moving into the new millennium. Parent workshop
presentation at the Fall meeting of the Fulton County Supporters of the Gifted, Fulton
County, Georgia.
Grantham, T. C. (1996, Fall). Promoting diversity in gifted programs and addressing
underachievement among African American students. Guest lecturer for "Introduction to
the Gifted," Course EDES 722 at The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Grantham, T. C. (1996, Fall). Developing the talents of African American students and
promoting diversity in gifted programs. Guest lecturer for “Development and Diversity”
course at The George Washington University, extended satellite campus, Hampton,
Virginia.
Professional Affiliations:
American Educational Research Association (AERA), 1995-present.
Social Context of Education Division (G), 1999-present.
Research on Giftedness and Talent Special Interest Group, 1995-present.
Research Focus on Black Education Special Interest Group, 1995-present.
Motivation Special Interest Group, 1996-present.
Administration Division (A), 1996-2003.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), 1995-present.
Special Populations Division, 1996-present.
Research and Evaluation Division, 1998 – present.
Early Childhood Division, 1999 – present.
Special Schools and Programs Division, 2000 – 2001.
Computers and Technology Division, 1998-2001.
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American Psychological Association (APA), 2001-present.
The Association for Black Psychologists, 2001-2003.
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 1995-2001.
Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA), 1995-1997.
Virginia Educational Research Association (VERA), 1996-1997.
SERVICE
External Reviews for Promotion/Tenure:
2009, Western Carolina University, Promotion to Associate Professor
2008, Texas A & M University, Promotion to Associate Professor
Editorial Review Service:
1999 - present Roeper Review
2002 Roeper Review, Contributing Guest Editor.
2000 - present Gifted Child Quarterly
1998 - present Roeper Review
1996 - present Journal of Negro Education.
1999 - 2006 Journal of Secondary Gifted Education
2006 - present Journal of Advanced Academics
1998 - present Urban Education
Service to the Profession:
2006 - present Diversity Committee Member. The National Association for Gifted
Children.
2001 Conference Program Section Chair. Division G-4 (Social Contexts of
Educational Policy, Politics, and Praxis), American Educational Research
Association, Seattle, Washington.
1999 - 2005 Board Member. Education Commission of The National Association for
Gifted Children.
University-Level Service:
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2006 - present Program Consultant. Terry College of Business LEAD Summer Business
Institute. The University of Georgia.
1999 - present Faculty Participant. Black Faculty and Staff Organization, The University
of Georgia.
College-Level Service:
2003 - present Departmental Representative. Dean’s Council on Diversity. College of
Education, The University of Georgia.
1999-2002 Faculty Senator. College of Education, The University of Georgia.
2000 Program Planning Committee Member. Triple E Summer Workshop for
Minority High School Students. College of Education, The University of
Georgia.
1998-2001 Multicultural Task Force Member. College of Education, The University
of Georgia.
1999 Host for Black Faculty and Student Reception. College of Education, The
University of Georgia.
Department-Level Service:
2010 Chair, Search Committee, Gifted and Creative Education Program
2009 Grievance Committee
2009 Search Committee, Learning Design in Technology Program
2006-2008 Chair, EPIT Department Awards Committee
2005-2009 EPIT Department Executive Committee
2005-2008 Chair, Gifted and Creative Education Steering Committee
1999-2008 Omega Facilitator - Manage graduate communications listserv for the
Gifted and Creative Education Program.
1999-2002 Social Committee
Community-Level Service:
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2001 - present Co-School Director. New Freedom Christian Academies. New Freedom
Christian Center, Athens, GA
1999 - present Board President. Family And Community Educational Services of
America, Inc.
2000 - 2001 Program Sponsor. Helping Young People to Excel (H.Y.P.E.). University
of Georgia, Athens, GA.
1999-2000 Program Sponsor. Young Black Leaders. Hilsman Middle School, Clarke
County Schools, Athens, GA.
1996-1997 Program Co-Sponsor. Gentlemen on the Move Mentoring and Leadership
Program, Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA.
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