Dr. Ann Harris - Austin Peay State University

Vita
Ann Harris
Home Address
Office
416 Dixie Bee Road Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 37043
PO Box 4545, College of Education
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 358-5018 (931) 221-7757
e mail: harrisa@apsu.edu
Educational Background
Doctor of Education
Major:
Concentration:
Dissertation:
Master of Education
Concentration:
Bachelor of Science
Memphis State University, Memphis, TN
Curriculum and Instruction
Reading
The Relationship of Attitudes and Writing Quality to Computer Writing and
Peer Critique of Writing
Memphis State University, Memphis, TN
Reading
Murray State University, Murray, KY
Certifications and Designations
Teaching licensure in education: Secondary Science:7-12 and Elementary: 1 - 8
Reading Specialist 1-12
Employment
1992-Present
Austin Peay State University
Professor, School of Education
Courses taught:
Undergraduate: Reading Diagnosis and Remediation, Primary Literacy
Methods, Middle School Methods and Process, Reading in the Content Areas
Graduate: Introduction to Research, Seminar in Research, Foundations of
Literacy, Reading Diagnosis, Reading Remediation, Expanding Literacy Across
the Content Areas, Writing Workshop
On-line Classes (developed and taught): Linking Literacy and Technology,
Secondary Curriculum, Expanding Literacy Across the Content Areas, Literacy
in the Inclusive Classroom, Reading in the Content Areas
1996-2003 Austin Peay State University
Graduate Coordinator, School of Education
Major areas of responsibility:
Compile Graduate Student Handbook for School of Education
Revise School of Education’s section of the Graduate Bulletin
Recruit graduate students for Masters and Ed.S. programs
Contact our 7 county service area administrators to determine needs and promote public
relations
Present and answer questions at local recruiting sessions at Ft. Campbell
Make initial contact with all graduate students entering Education programs
Advise Post-Bac students adding licensure and those students interested in alternative
licensure
Serving as delegate for the School of Education at TACTE and ATE conferences
Checking all graduate programs for errors before submission to Graduate Office
Served as member of the Teacher Education Council, Graduate Research Council, and
Institutional Review Board
Assignment of committees for Masters and Ed.S. students
Coordinating students’ problems and possible solutions with the Graduate Office,
Registration, and Records

Coordinating with committee chairpersons, Graduate Dean, and IRB to satisfy
requirements for Ed.S. field studies
Planning course sequence, scheduling and implementation for as many as 5 off-campus
cohort groups for Masters and Ed.S. programs
Assist in the selection and recruitment of graduate adjunct faculty
Assist in planning the sequence and administration of graduate courses
Administer the comprehension exams 3 times annually
Supervise the collection and storage of the documentation of scholarly writing and the
culminating project necessary for graduate students (accreditation purposes)
Collect, document, and display NCATE documents related to the graduate program
Explain our graduate programs to national and state certification officers
1990-1992 Memphis State University
Adjunct Instructor and Reading Center Clinician
Courses taught:
Undergraduate: Reading Diagnosis and Remediation, Reading in the Content
Areas
Four years
Elementary Teacher
Two years High School Teacher 9-12
Publications
(2004) Visual verse: Using images to enhance poetry instruction. Changing Tides. International Visual Literacy
Association. with Dr. Carlette Hardin and Ms. Anne Wall.
(2003) Professional Development Textbook contract with Scarecrow Publishing Co. on Globalizing the Curriculum
Through Technology.
(2001, Spring) The degree of reflection among preservice teachers as depicted in their journal writing. The
Teacher Educators Journal,11(1), 13-18. with Dr. Carlette Hardin.
(2001, Winter) Connecting the past to the future: Looking at the history of public education. SRATE Journal,
10(1), 49-51. with Dr. Carlette Hardin.
(2000) Fastback #465 Managing Classroom Crises. Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation: Bloomington. with
Dr. Carlette Hardin.
(2000) Historical trends in bibliotherapy: Books that help children cope. In G. M Duhon & T. J. Manson (Eds.)
Preparation, collaboration, and emphasis on the family in school counseling for the new millennium (pp. 163-179).
Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press.
(1999) Helping students make visual connections to the world. Visual Literacy & The World Around Us,111-115.
with Dr. Carlette Hardin.
(1996). Collaboration: Inquiring voices within schools and universities. Tennessee Educational Leadership, 23(1),
16-18.
(1994-00). Editor, Imprints, Tennessee Reading Association newsletter, published three times annually, 4,000
members.
(1992). A holistic approach to guided writing: Using the WICAT computer program with peer critique of in-process
writing. Journal of Computing in Education, 3(2), 193-201.
Other Professional Activities
(2002-06) International Reading Association Coordinator for Tennessee
Major duties: Oversee the activities and growth of 18 statewide, local reading councils, plan a 4 day
Summer Leadership Workshop for all state and local leaders (typically 70 leaders), and assist in planning the Annual
State Conference.
(2002-04) Member, Studies and Research Grants Review Committee, International Reading Association
(2001-02) State Honor Council Chairman for the Tennessee Reading Association
(2001-02) Local Celebrate Literacy Chairperson.
(2001) Chairperson of the Tennessee Reading Association Conference Exhibits
(1994-05) Member, Executive Board of the Tennessee Reading Association.
(1998-00) Reviewer of Manuscripts for Longman Publishing Co.
(1996-98) Reviewer of Manuscripts and Conference Proposals, International Reading Association.
(1996-98) Member, Editorial Advisory Board, The Reading Teacher.
(1997-98) Member, Editorial Review Board, Reading Research and Instruction.

(1997-2000) Director of America Reads Initiative (a one-on-one tutoring program involving APSU student
volunteers, serving approximately 50 at-risk K-3 students at Smith Elementary School each semester).
Refereed Presentations
(October, 2005) See What You Know: Using Student-Created Imagery as an Alternative Assessment. International
Visual Literacy Conference. Orlando, FL. (with Dr. Carlette Hardin and Anne Wall).
(October, 2003) Visual Verse: Using Images to Enhance Poetry Instruction, International Visual Literacy
Conference, Rhode Island. (with Dr. Carlette Hardin and Anne Wall).
(September, 2003) Music and Drama in the Reading Program, Kentucky Reading Association Conference,
Louisville, KY ( with 2 local public school teachers)
(August, 2002) Using Blackboard Course Management System with Cooperating and Preservice Teachers,
Association of Teacher Educators, Santa Fe, NM with Dr. Carlette Hardin and Anne Wall)
(October, 2002) Building Bridges to the Future: Globalizing the Classroom Through Technology. National Middle
School Association Conference, Portland, OR (with Dr. Carlette Hardin and Anne Wall)
(November, 2000) Connecting the past to the future: Looking at the history of public education: Southeast
Regional Association of Teacher Educators. Lexington, KY (with Dr. Carlette Hardin)
(December, 2000). Motivating the Unmotivated, Breaking Down Barriers, and Quick-Fix Minilessons for Student
Writers. Tennessee Reading Association Conference, Gatlinburg, TN. (with 3 graduate students who are local teachers)
(March, 2000). Navigating Reading Instruction in the 21 st century. International Reading Association Regional
Conference, Savannah, GA. (with Dr. Carlette Hardin and 3 graduate students who are local teachers)
(May, 1999). Adding pizzazz to reading instruction with music and drama. International Reading Association, San
Diego, CA (with Dr. Carlette Hardin and 3 graduate students who are local teachers)
(March, 1999) Strategies to globalize the curriculum, Association of Supervision Curriculum Development
National Conference, San Francisco, CA (with Dr. Carlette Hardin).
(November, 1998) Using case studies in crisis intervention. SRATE Conference, Orlando FL. (with Dr. Carlette
Hardin and Dr. Ron Groseclose)
(May, 1998). Using technology in teaching reading. International Reading Association Conference, New Orleans,
LA. (with Dr. Dolores Gore and 2 graduate students who are local teachers)
(March, 1998) Analyzing non-traditional students needs. AACTE Conference, New Orleans, LA.. (with Dr.
Carlette Hardin and Dr. Harriet McQueen)
(December, 1997). Tips for writing improvement. Tennessee Reading Association Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
(November, 1997). Crises in the classroom: Another aspect of classroom management, ATE, Dallas, TX. (with Dr.
Carlette Hardin)
(April 1997,). Integrated Science Activities. National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA. (with Dr.
Dolores Gore and Dr. Rebecca McMahan)
(December, 1996). Using children’s literature to implement learning goals for at risk students. Tennessee Reading
Association Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.
(December, 1996 in partnership with 2 Burt Elementary School teachers,). From theory to practice: Teachers talk
about partnership schools. Tennessee Reading Association Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.
(November, 1996). Why am I doing this? A modified language experience approach for college students. College
Reading Association Conference, Charleston.
(September, 1996) Using creative drama as a natural link between reading and comprehension: A collaborative
effort. Kentucky Reading Association Conference, Bowling Green, KY. in partnership with 2 Burt Elementary School
teachers).
(November, 1995). Reflective learners: Traveling journals as components of literacy involvement in universitybased
courses. College Reading Association Annual Conference. Clearwater, FL.
((November, 1994). Authentic assessment and literature based instruction: Is there a logical connection? Tennessee
Reading Association Conference. Nashville, TN.
(October, 1994). Merging writing and assessment: Utilizing holistic strategies. International Reading Association
Regional Conference. Birmingham, AL.
Academic Service – Austin Peay State University
Member, College of Professional Programs and Social Studies Retention and Promotion Committee
Member, Student Appeals to Teacher Education Admission Committee
Chairperson of Standards for NCATE accreditation
Representative, School of Education to RODP Curriculum Committee
Member, Commencement Committee

Member, Teacher Education Council
Member, Institutional Review Board
Member Graduate Research Council
Delegate, Tennessee Association for Teacher Educators Council
Member, Honor and Awards Committee
Member, School of Education Director Search
Member, Various Faculty Search Committees
Member, Dean of Graduate Studies Search Committee
Member, Freshmen Orientation
Member, Library Committee
Invited Presentations and Workshops
(2003-04) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, East Robertson County High School.
(August, 2003) All day inservice on writing, Cumberland Heights Elementary School.
(2003-04) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Byrns Darden Elementary School.
(2003-04) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, But Elementary School.
(2002-03) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Watauga Elementary School.
(2002-03) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Greenbriar Middle School.
(2002-03) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, St. Bethlehem Elementary School.
(2002-03) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Woodlawn Elementary School.
(2002-03) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Jo Byrne K-12 School.
(2000-01) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Liberty Elementary School
(2000-01) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Kenwood Elementary School
(2000) Twelve hours of In-service for Nashville Metro Schools on various aspects concerning reading.
(1999-2000) Six hours of In-service on Balanced Literacy. Marshal Elementary School.
(1999) Six hours of In-service for Nashville Metro Schools on various aspects concerning reading.
(1999-2000) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Burt Elementary School.
(1998-1999) Facilitator for School Improvement Plan, Woodlawn Elementary School.
(January, 1999). Using assessment software for students’ reading levels. Smith Elementary Schools.
(Summer, 1998) Crises in the Classroom: Intervention Strategies, Ft. Campbell Schools Inservice.
(Summer, 1998-2000) Three hours inservice each year at Horizon’s Conference, Montgomery Co. School System.
(Summer, 1997) A Balanced Approach to Reading Instruction. Marshall Elementary School, KY.
(Summer, 1997) Six hours of inservice on Reading Instruction in the Elementary and Middle Schools. Perry Co.
School Systems.
(Spring, 1997). Four separate dates (12 hours total) for workshops to address problems in writing instruction, topics
identified by elementary teachers at Ringgold Elementary School.
Consulting Service
(2000-01) Consultant on Reading Instruction for Marshall Elementary Schools, Ft. Campbell Schools.
(2000-01) Consultant on Reading Instruction for Lincoln Elementary Schools, Ft. Campbell Schools.
Research and Grant Participation
(1998-99) Eisenhower Grant Funded and Completed for Project W.R.I.T.E. II (Writing Really Involves Teacher
Efforts). This was a continuation of the intensive writing workshop in 1998 for an additional 25 teachers (total 50 teachers),
involving coursework, as well as classroom observation and feedback.
(1998-00) Goals 2000 Grant Funded for Project P.R.O.F.E.S.S. (Providing Reading Opportunities for Each
Students’ Success.) This funded a structured tutoring program on the reading comprehension of K-3 at-risk students,
providing $40,000 in hardware and software equipment and materials for Smith Elementary school.
(1998-99) Tower Grant Funded for America Reads Initiative. (This grant funded assessment materials used in the
project described above.)
(1997-98) America Reads Initiative Pilot Study. Thirty-seven children were pre- and posttested to analyze skills in
reading and individually tutored.
(1997-98) Eisenhower Grant Funded and Completed for Project W.R.I.T.E. (Writing Really Involves Teacher
Efforts). This was an intensive writing workshop for 25 teachers, involving coursework, as well as classroom observation and
feedback.

(1996-97). Tower Grant Funded and Completed for “A survey of Tennessee Elementary Teachers’ Knowledge and
Use of Children’s Literature”. (This grant funded a randomized survey of approximately 250 Tennessee elementary teachers,
stratified by grade level, measuring their knowledge and use of children’s literature in their classrooms.)
(1994-95). Tower Grant Funded and Completed for “An Analytical Study Reflecting Historical Trends in
Bibliotherapy: Researching the deGrummond Children’s Collection.” (Data was compiled and presented at IRA Regional
Conference, 1995 and later published as a chapter in a book entitled Preparation, collaboration, and emphasis on the family
in school counseling for the new millennium.
(1994-98). Burt Elementary School Partnership Mini-Grants. (Three grants funded for “Elementary Students”
Holistic Assessment and Dramatic Interpretation of Literature,” involving three sections of undergraduate methods classes
(approximately 78 students each semester) with 14 classes of elementary students at Burt Elementary School.
Grants Written But Not Funded
(2000 and 2001) Two Eisenhower Grants.
((1999-2000) Two Goals 2000 Grants.
(1998-2002) Four National Writing Project Grants
Professional Organizations (currently active, * represents present or past officer or committee chair)
Mid-Cumberland Reading Association*
Tennessee Reading Association*
International Reading Association*
Southern Region Association of Teacher Educators
National Council of Teachers of English
Tennessee Association of Teacher Educators
Association of Teacher Educators
International Visual Literacy Association
National Middle School Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Honors and Awards
Alumni Nominee (2001). Distinguished Professor (APSU).
Phi Delta Kappa (2001) Outstanding Educator Award.
Alumni Nominee (2000). Distinguished Professor (APSU).
Distinguished Professor (1999). Tennessee Reading Association.
Alumni Nominee (1999). Distinguished Professor (APSU).
Alumni Nominee (1997). Distinguished Professor (APSU).