Holly Baker Hill, Ed.D.
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION:
Doctor of Education:ColumbiaUniversity, Teachers College, New York, NY
International and Transcultural Studies-Specialty in Special
Education with a concentration in Literacy, 1996-2000
Masters of Arts in Teaching: TrinityUniversity, San Antonio, TX
Special Education and Secondary English, May 1994
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: TulaneUniversity,New Orleans, LA, May 1988
Universityof London, Spring 1987
University of Paris-College de Sorbonne, S 1987
WORK EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION:
2009- Assistant Professor in Special Education-University of Texas
at San Antonio
2008-09 Visiting Assistant Professor-University of Texas at San
Antonio/Special Education
2007-08 Teaching Adjunct-University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduate Reading/Supervisor of Student Teachers
2007-08 On-line Lecturer-DeakinUniversity; Melbourne, Australia
2005-07 Lecturer B/AP-Deakin University; Melbourne,Australia
2001-04 Teaching Adjunct-University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduate/Undergraduate Literacy
2001-04 Adjunct Professor-St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX
Graduate Reading/Supervising Teachers
2000-03 Accreditation Project Coordinator- International Dyslexia
Association
1998-99 AdjunctProfessor-University of Texas atBrownsville
Special Education/Reading
1998-04 Editorial Assistant-College Textbook, NYC
1997-98 Research Assistant NIH Washington, D.C.
1997-98 Editor and Consultant for United Nations
1996-97 Evaluator for ReadNet Foundation, NYC
1994-97 Special Education Teacher-Arlington, VA-all grade level
1993-94 Graduate Intern: Clinical Practice: Middle/High School
Special Education/English-one year teaching
1990-92 YokohamaCity Government, Japan; English/History/
Special Ed. teacher/middle school
1989-90 Children’s Protective Services-Caseworker
CERTIFICATION/
TRAINING: Teacher Certification: Special Ed K-12/English 6-12
Neuhaus Education Center-Basic Language Skills;
Open Court; Reading One-to-One; Scientific
Spelling; Letterland; Digital Storytelling;
Blackboard/Vista; Moodle; IRIS; HEC
MEMBER
ORGANIZATIONS:Council for Exceptional Children-Division of Learning Disabilities; International Reading Association; International Dyslexia Association; Comparative and InternationalEducation Society; Society for the Scientific Study ofReading, Australian Literacy Educators’ Association, Primary English Teaching Association, Australian Teacher Educators Association
PUBLICATIONS:
Articles and chapters in development:
Baker Hill, H. and Boatwright, C. (2011 Release). Connecting with Families of
Children with Learning Disabilities. In: Birsh, J. (Editor) Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills. Baltimore: Brookes.
Schaffer, M., Cave, R. and Baker Hill, H. (2010). Testing the Waters in Preservice Teacher Education: Using Technology to Reach Families. Paper/Conference presentation with undergraduate students.
Baker Hill, H. and Boatwright. C. (2011). Making the Connection: Working with Families of Children with Learning Disabilities.
Baker Hill, H. (2011). Making the Connection Too: Working with Families of Children with Learning Disabilities in a Military Community.
Baker Hill, H. (2012). Using Technology to Enhance an Overseas Education Experience: Lessons from an Australian/US Partnership
Articles and books:
Birsh, J. and Baker Hill, H. (2005). Assistant editor, appendix, glossary.
Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills: Theory and Practice. (2nd Ed.).
Brookes Publishing: Baltimore.
Baker Hill, H., (2004) Story Reflection Group Curriculum: Empowering Women in Transition from Prison to Freedom through Literacy. Women at the Well House: San Antonio, Texas.
Baker Hill, H., (2002). Alliance Directory: A List of Accredited
Training Courses and Certified Individuals, International Dyslexia Association:
Baltimore: MD. Resource in use internationally.
Baker Hill, H. (2000). Literacy Instruction in Teacher Education: A
Comparison of Teacher Education in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
unpublished dissertation; Teachers College: ColumbiaUniversity.
Baker Hill, H. (1994/2007). A Fish Tale: Fred the Fish. AustralianCenter for
Moving Images. Digital story/images by Japanese students with special needs.
GRANTS:
Baker Hill, H. (Principal Investigator), Candace Bos Grant: Division of Learning
Disabilities: CEC. (2009-2010). Making the Connection: Working with Families
of Children with Learning Disabilities.
Kaylor, M. and Baker Hill, H., Core Value Grant: University of Texas at San Antonio.
(2009) Creating Possibilities: Technology and Disabilities. Showcase of assistive
technology with simulations of disabilities; 150 person participation from community/full
involvement from undergraduate class/conference paper/presentation with undergraduate
students.
Baker Hill, H. (Principal Investigator), Santoro, N. Deakin University Mentor Grant
(2006-2008). International Education Students: An Eye on the Practicum Experience.
Funded: $5,000.
Baker, Hill, H. (Principal Investigator), MacRae, D. TrinityUniversitySchool Grant.
(1994-1995). Performance-Based Assesesment.
Funded: $2,000.
PRESENTATIONS:
Baker Hill, H. and Boatwright, C. (2009). Making the Connection: Working with Families of Children with Learning Disabilities. International Dyslexia Association Conference: Orlando, Florida.
Baker Hill, H. and Boatwright, C. (2008).Learning Abilities/Learning Disabilities: Meeting the Needs of All Learners. LacklandElementary School, Lackland Air Force Base: Inservice presentation to faculty, principal and superintendent.
Baker Hill, H. and White, S. (2008). Presentation of paper: What’s the difference and where is the evidence? Investigating student teachers learning about literacy in a school based vs university based experience. Australian Teachers Education Association Conference: Brisbane, Australia.
Baker Hill, H. (2008). Learning Abilities/Learning Disabilities: Multisensory Strategies to Meet the Needs of All Learners. Centre for Leadership and Renewal: DeakinUniversity. International presenter.
Baker Hill, H. (2007). Learning Abilities/Learning Disabilities: The Seesaw Effect. Deakin Week: A Public Forum on Special Education. Melbourne: Australia.
Baker Hill, H. (2004). Identifying and Helping Preschoolers Who are At-Risk for Dyslexia. LaurelHeightsWeekdaySchool. San Antonio, Texas. Inservice presentation to faculty.
Baker Hill, H. (2003). Literacy Instruction in Undergraduate Teacher Education in Australia, New Zealand, and in the USA: A Comprehensive Study with an Eye on MSLE. International Dyslexia Association Conference: Atlanta, GA.
FIELD BASED PROJECTS:
Baker Hill, H. and Boatwright, C. (2008-09). Making the Connection: Working with Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities. Seven parent workshops integrated with technology to supplement instruction. UTSA Ethics Approval Granted.
Baker Hill, H. (2010). UTSA/Deakin Global Exchange Program: Special Topics Course. UTSA student’s field based placements in Melbourne-- Australia/Deakin student’s field based placements in San Antonio.
TEACHING:
UNIVERSITY / COURSE / STUDENTSEVALUATION
SCORE / NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED / FACULTY
ROLE
UTSA
(2009-10) / SPE 4603: Working with Parents of Exceptional Children / Undergraduate / 42 / -Guest speakers/parents
-Technology component highlighted at Technology Showcase/University-community wide
UTSA
(2009-10) / SPE 5523: Language Development and Cognitive Intervention: Individuals with Disabilities / Graduate / 25 / -Rewrote course
-Added field based component through the Reading Plaza/graduate students tutored a child with a learning disability
-Case study assignment added
UTSA
(Summer 09) / SPE 5423: Learning Disabilities / Graduate
Maymester / 15 / -Rewrote course
-Added multisensory approach
-Hybrid manner of delivery
-Guest speakers from community
UTSA
(2008-09) / SPE 5403:Exceptional Children and Youth in Schools / Graduate
IDEA: 4.7/5 / 28 / -Added multisensory approach
-Guest speaker from community
UTSA
(2008-09) / SPE 5513:C&I Application: Children and Youth in Special Education / Graduate
IDEA: 4.6/5 / 18 / -Rewrote course
-Added multisensory approach
UTSA
(2008-09) / SPE 3603: Introduction to Exceptionality / Undergraduate
IDEA: 4.8/5 / 60 / -Added hybrid delivery
-Added multisensory approach
-Guest speakers
UTSA
(2008-09) / SPE 3603: Introduction to Exceptionality / Undergraduate
IDEA: 4.8/5 / 60 / -Added multisensory approach
-Guest speakers
UTSA
(2008-09) / SPE 4603:
Working with Parents of Exceptional Children / Undergraduate
IDEA: 4.5/5 / 23 / -Multisensory component added
-Guest speakers (3): parents of children with exceptional needs
UTSA
(2008-09) / SPE 5523: Language Development and Cognitive Intervention: Individuals with Disabilities / Graduate
IDEA: 4.6/5 / 18 / -Rewrote course
-Multisensory component added
-Plaza de Lectura tutoring component to be added in the fall (students with learning disabilities)
UTSA
(2008-09) / SPE 5623: Seminar of Current and Critical Issues in Special Education / Graduate Seminar
IDEA: 4.9/5 / 4 / -Rewrote course
-Multisensory component added
UTSA
(Summer 2008) / C&I 5823: Reading and Writing Development in Early Childhood / Graduate / 14 / -Added learning disabilities component
Deakin
(2005-2007) / ECL 210: Early Years Literacy / Undergraduate
STU: 4.8/5 / 235 (one campus)
350 total / -Lead Faculty (3 campuses)
-Rewrote course/field based
-Technology/multisensory
Deakin
(2005-2008) / ECL 310: Middle Years Literacy / Undergraduate
STU: 4.8/5 / 215
- On campus
- On-line / -Rewrote course
-Multimodal design of assessments
-Partnership with Kids Rural Australia
Deakin
(2005-2007) / ECL 410: The Literacy Teacher, The Profession and the Community / Undergraduate
STU: 4.7/5 / 300 / -Added component to address learning disabilities
Deakin
(2005-2007) / EXC 720: Mathematics and Language in the Upper Primary Years / Graduate / 65 / -Rewrote course with two colleagues/team taught on university level
Deakin
(2005-2007) / EXC 510: Bridging the Gap / Graduate-
International Cohort / 60 / -Rewrote course with colleagues/
-International cohort of students from Asia and Canada
Deakin
(2005-2008) / EXE 740: Independent Study in Literacy / Doctoral Level / 1 / -Doctoral candidate
-Supervision
Deakin
(2005-2008) / EEI 701: Learning Disabilities: Identification and Teaching Strategies / Graduate / 35
On-line only / -Wrote course for Master’s in Special Education
Deakin
(2005-2008) / EEL702:
Literacy and Students with Special Educational Needs / Graduate / 40
On-line only / -Rewrote course for Master’s in Special Education
Deakin
(2005-2008) / EEI 714: Individualized Program Planning / Graduate / 45
On-line only / -Rewrote course for Master’s in Special Education
UTSA
(2001-2004) / C&I 5763: Diagnosis and Practicum in Reading / Graduate / 25 / -Rewrote assessment tasks
-Multisensory component added
UTSA
(2001-2004) / RDG 4733: Literacy Problems
(2 sections) / Undergraduate / 25 / -Field based at local elementary school
-Worked collaboratively with teaching partner in school
-Modeled reading strategies in classroom setting
UTSA
(2001-2004) / RDG 4103: Reading Comprehension / Undergraduate / 15 / -Multisensory component added
-Service component added
UTSA
(2001-2004) / C&I 6973: Introduction to Reading / Graduate / 25 / -Rewrote course
-Multisensory component added
St. Mary’s University
(2001-2004) / ED 6395: Teaching Linguistics in the Schools / Graduate / 20 / -Rewrote course
-Multisensory component added
St. Mary’s University
(2001-2004) / ED 6343: Foundations in Reading / Graduate / 20 / -Rewrote course
-Multimodal assessments
-Multisensory component added
St. Mary’s University
(2001-2004) / ED 6350: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas / Undergraduate / 25 / -Rewrote course
-Field based at university
SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY, PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY:
University:
Fall 2009-University of Texas at San Antonio: Organized and presented with disabilities services office/undergraduate and graduate students/ community leaders: Creating Possibilities: Technology and Disabilities. Over 150 participants
Fall 2009-University of Texas at San Antonio: Submitted and approved International Teacher Education Program: UTSA/Deakin University. Thirty students involved in international exchange with technology component. Research driven.
Fall 2006-Deakin University; Deakin Week: Presented and facilitated public forum on Special Education in Australia.
Fall 2006-Deakin University; Global Exchange Program. Rewrote qualifying criteria for admittance to program; Initiated dialogue between Deakin and US universities.
College:
Fall 2008-UTSA: COEHD: Guest Speaker: Kappa Delta Pi Initiation Ceremony
Fall 2006-Deakin University; Doctoral Defense Committee. Adviser to three students/all graduating in 2009.
Spring 2005-Deakin University: School of Education: Designed faculty rotation to visit student teachers during practicum.
Fall 2005-Deakin University: School of Education; Supervision of at-risk student teachers; new program implemented.
Fall 2005-Deakin University: School of Education; Master’s of Special Education Reaccredidation Committee; wrote two new courses/LD specific; rewrote three courses; accreditation approved/LD courses meet maximum capacity.
Department:
Spring 2010-UTSA: Doctoral program in ILT: selection committee representative for special education
2009-2010-UTSA: Master’s of Arts in Teaching formation committee member
2009-2010-UTSA: Graduate Level-DAPC committee member-catalogue revisions
2009-2010-UTSA: Merit Criteria committee member
2009-2010- UTSA: M.A. in Education: Special Education Concentration committee member
2009-2010-UTSA: Interdisciplinary committee member
Fall 2008-UTSA: Doctoralprogram in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: committee member in course development and handbook revision.
Fall 2006-Deakin University: School of Education: Department of Language and Literacy: Unit Chair/lead faculty ECL 210: Early Years Literacy: rewrote course, oversaw 350 students and 6 faculty on 3 campuses; highest approval rating of course in five year/faculty consensus on content/delivery
Professional:
Fall 2009-present-Letterland Literacy Program—parent component designer/writer
Fall 2003-2008-International Dyslexia Association: Alliance Task Force
Fall 2004-2006-Tabor College: Melbourne, Australia: School of Education: Consultant-assisted in writing curriculum for field based education program; program started successfully in 2008.
Fall 2004-2007-Dyslexia Assessment Centre: Melbourne, Australia: Wrote and implemented a series of workshops on working with learning disabled learners;
200-400 people attended workshops in six months period.
Schools:
Fall 2008-present-Lackland Elementary School: San Antonio, Texas: Inservice presentation; consultant in special education services with reading specialist and speech language pathologist
Fall 2005-2007-Southvale Primary School: Melbourne, Australia. Language and literacy consultant with field based component of DeakinUniversity course at school site; on-site professional development implemented with literacy teachers.
Spring 1995-Barrett Elementary School: Arlington, Virginia. Afterschool Tutoring Program with Yorktown High School National Honor Society students. Founded first afterschool tutoring program at the elementary school.
Community:
Fall 2008-2010, Super Squad of the Hill Country Parent Volunteer
Fall 2008-2010, Girl Scout Leader Co-Volunteer
Fall 2008-2010, Room mother, Curington Elementary School, K-1st Grade Dual Language/4th Grade
Fall 2008-2010, The Hill Country Daily Bread. Volunteer. Developing community book of poetry and short stories. Ongoing. Boerne, Texas.
Fall 2005-2007,St. Paul’s Preschool Playgroup. Founder of playgroup for young children with emphasis on literacy and learning. Melbourne: Australia.
Fall 2006, St. Paul’s Boundaries with Kids: Parenting Class. Facilitator of parenting class for in parents identified as high risk.Melbourne, Australia
Fall 2004-2005, Christian Assistance Ministry: Voices from Within;Community based literacy project: book of poetry/short essays from the homeless and displaced. Raised over $5,000 for organization to combat homelessness in San Antonio. Founder and editor. San Antonio, Texas
Fall 2004, Women at the Well House: Story Reflection Group: Empowering Women in Transition from Prison to Freedom through Literacy. Founder, editor, facilitator of ten week program. San Antonio, Texas
Summer 1999. Habitat for Humanity: Mission Trip Appalachia. Started VacationBibleSchool program based on early literacy needs of the community. Sewanee, Tennessee.
Fall 1998. Church of the Epiphany: The Welcome Table Literary Review. Community based literacy project: book of poetry/short essays from the homeless and displaced. Received national coverage in Washington Post Newspaper. Founder and editor. WashingtonD.C.