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Nancy J. Smith

6300 Ocean Dr., FC 221, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | 361-825-2308 |

EDUCATION

Ed.D Educational Leadership – Higher Education 2010

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, TX

Dissertation: “Third Arm, Gateway Drug, or Just a Toy? An Inductively Driven Mixed Methods Study on the Use of Mobile Learning Technologies in Higher Education”

Advisor: Dr. Caroline Sherritt
Dissertation Co-chairs: Dr. Kakali Bhattacharya & Dr. Caroline Sherritt Committee Members: Dr. Bryant Griffith & Dr. Dan Sipes

M.A. in Educational Technology2002

Pepperdine University – Malibu, CA

Emphasis: Instructional Design and Leadership
Thesis: “Using Technology to Improve Professional Practice: NASA Student Involvement Project – To Mars and Beyond”

B.A. in English1996

Mesa State College – Grand Junction, CO

Areas of Concentration: Writing, Literature, and History of the English Language

Minor: Mathematics

Thesis: “Influences of the Elizabethan Era on Victorian Literature”

additionalGraduate coursework and Training

  • Assessment and Curriculum

The Basic Literacy Act

Assessment that Helps Students Learn

Basic Literacy Act – Implementation & Assessment

Reflecting on Assessment

Standards Based Transition Process & Federal Regulations

Designing for Understanding Using a Body of Evidence 1&2

IDEA

Research & Curriculum Design

Intel Teach to the Future: Master Teacher Training

Intel Teach to the Future: Teacher Leaders

Intel Teach to the Future: Teacher Leadership

ASCD – Understanding by Design

Data Analysis Training

ILP Procedure Training for Teachers

Standards and Assessment

NWEA Training in Data Analysis

  • Gifted/Talented, Exceptional Learners, and Differentiation

Meeting the Needs of Gifted Children in the Regular Classroom

Differentiation in the Classroom

Differentiating for the Able Learner in the Middle School Classroom

Differentiated Instruction

Meeting the Needs of Students Who are Gifted

Workshop for Teachers of Gifted & Talented

Bridges for Exceptional Learners

Advanced by Design

Pathways: Dyslexia and Learning

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Training

Brain Based – Action Based Learning Principles

Multiple Intelligences: Many Ways to Learn

  • STEM

CISCO Certified Network Administrator – I & II

Live Internet! Using Graphics, Sound, & Video

Meeting the Mathematics Challenge

Instruction and Curriculum in Atmospheric Science

Using the Computer as a Research Tool

Introduction to Web Page Creation in the Middle School

LEARN Atmospheric Science Explorers – The National Center for Atmospheric Research

Science – Hands-on Physics

Promoting Science Excellence

Technology Integration (Palm Camp)

Intro to Tech with Elementary Physical Science

Technology in Education

Microsoft Office in the Classroom

  • Research, Writing, and Special Topics

Designing Mixed Methods Studies

Mixed and Multiple Methods Research

Grounded Theory Research

Special Topics: Middle School Strategies

Developing Parental Contact

Starting the New Semester

Observations and Conferencing

Mentoring Learners

Six Traits Writing

Great Books

Motivating Learners

Special Topics: Middle School

Teacher Leadership Seminar

PBS TeacherLine – Online Facilitator Training

Reading in the Middle School

Reconfiguration Leadership

CHAMPS Training

Professional Learning Communities

AWARDS & achievements

Faculty nomination for AERA Mixed Methods Dissertation Award2011

EDLD Doctoral Student Association – President2009 - 2010

Master Teacher Recognition – Intel Teach to the Future 10th Anniv.2010

Exceptional Master Teacher Award – Intel Teach to the Future2002 – 2005

NASA Student Involvement Program Exemplary Teacher 20002003

Pepperdine OMEAT Alumni of the Year Recognition2003

National Science Teacher of the Year Award – nominee2000

Ed Tech Leaders of the Year 2002 – Semi-finalist 2002

Palm Education Pioneer Educator2001

Sigma Tau Delta

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Qualitative Methods and Dissertation Tutor2012-present

ELITE Graduate Program of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

  • Tutor students beginning in EDLD 6384 – Qualitative Research Methods through EDLD – 6385 – Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
  • Assist students in successful completion of comprehensive exams
  • Provide methodological assistance and editing for students completing qualitative dissertations or qualitatively driven mixed methods dissertations and studies.

Co-Instructor / Research Assistant to Dr. Kakali Bhattacharya2009-present

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

  • EDLD 6384 – Qualitative Research Methods
  • EDLD 6385 – Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
  • Facilitatestudent understanding of qualitative methodologies
  • Train educators and administrators in software, online learning, social
    network environments, and Web2.0 use and implementation in research
  • Assess educator needs and outcomes

Adjunct Instructor 2005-2008

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

  • EDU 528 – Foundations and Frameworks of Education
  • TEC 540 – Research Techniques and Procedures
  • Facilitated asynchronous on line class discussion through threaded discussion board
  • Created and posted announcements and threaded discussions using the Blackboard environment and ANGEL Learning Management Systems.
  • Assisted students in preparation and implementation of assignments and electronic portfolios
  • Created course rubrics
  • Graded weekly assignments, journals and discussion posts and provided written feedback

Online Instructor2003-2005

PBS TeacherLine, Alexandria, VA

  • TECH 145 – Teaching with WebQuests
  • Facilitated asynchronous on line class discussion
  • Created announcements and threaded discussions using the Blackboard environment
  • Assisted students in preparation and implementation of WebQuest Projects

Teaching Assistant online to Dr. Mercedes Fisher 2002-2003

Pepperdine University – Malibu, CA

  • Ed 665 – Curriculum and Technology
  • Facilitated synchronous online classes twice weekly
  • Created and moderated curriculum regarding best practices
  • Maintained and moderated news groups conversations
  • Assisted students in preparation and implementation of Action Research Projects

Technology Instructor Centennial Middle School2003- 2006 Montrose RE-1J Schools, Montrose, CO

  • Facilitated 6th and 7th grade exploratory technology one quarter per year – in depth exploration of technology skills and integration into class projects
  • 8th grade instructor for elective classes and facilitator for fully integrated curriculum – working with core teachers to build curriculum units which integrate technology for both teachers and students

QUEST Gifted and Talented Facilitator/Teacher1997-2004

Montrose RE-1J Schools, Montrose, CO

  • Facilitated differentiated curriculum for K-12 general education teachers and students
  • Administered testing and assessment district wide and interpreted results
  • Taught gifted students at K-5 and 8-9 levels and coordinated and designed advanced curriculum in all subject areas, including exceptional learners
  • Presented and coordinated district and consortium staff development
  • Conducted grant writing, execution, management and implementation.
  • Assisted in writing and implementing district policy documents for Gifted and Talented department
  • Member of District Gifted and Talented Advisory Board

Building Technology Coordinator and District Committee Member2002-2005

Montrose RE-1J Schools, Montrose, CO

  • Assessed and supported staff technology needs and maintained hardware/software
  • Worked with district superintendent and building coordinators to develop technology plan
  • Assisted in design and implementation of full district roll out of new technology and training
  • Served as technology representative to District Staff Development Committee

District Staff Development Committee2002-2005

Montrose RE-1J Schools, Montrose, CO

  • Served as technology committee representative to develop district staff development plan to comply with NCLB criteria
  • Assessed staff development needs, provided district training and implementation of Professional Learning Communities and Communities of Practice
  • Delivered staff development at building and district level

Leadership experience

President – Doctoral Student Association – DIGS 2009 - 2010

LEA – Montrose County School District – Intel Teach to the Future Program2002 – 2006

Master Teacher/ Trainer – Intel Teach to the Future Program 2002 – 2006

Building Technology Coordinator – Centennial Middle School2002 – 2005

Lead Facilitator – QUEST Gifted and Talented Program1999 – 2004

Presentations and staff development

SITE Conference, Austin, TXMarch 2012

7th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana, ILMay 2011

6thInternational Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana, ILMay 2010

SITE Conference, Charleston, SC March 2009

Differentiation and Standardized AssessmentFebruary 2005

NASA Student Involvement Program at NSTA Convention, Reno, NVOctober 2003

Intel Teach to the Future Program “Essentials Course”2002 – 2006

Intel Teach to the Future Program “Advance Curriculum”2003 – 2006

Summer Technology Workshops2002 – 2006

Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners

in the Regular Classroom1998 – 2003

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

Smith, N. (2012). Third arm, gateway drug or just a toy? Study of mobile learning in higher education. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Austin, TX.

Smith, N. & Stoves, D. (2011). The DNA of a mixed method study. In E. Ortlieb and R. Bowden (Eds.),Educational Research & Innovations: CEDER Yearbook 2011 (pp. 177-188). Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC.

Smith, N. & Stoves, D. (2011). The DNA ofa mixed method study: A handbook for navigating the proposal and dissertation. 7thInternational Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. Champaign-Urbana, IL

Smith, N. (2010). A rhizomatic analysis of mobile learning’s pervasive presence among college students. 6thInternational Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. Champaign-Urbana, IL

Sherritt, C., Smith, N., Hill, W. & Sipes, D. (2009). The technology tsunami affecting educators: Online and mobile delivery of education. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (pp. 2956-2962). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.Retrieved from

Sherritt, C. & Smith, N. (2009).Trends in online and mobile devices for distance learning. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Charleston, SC.

professional affiliations

American Education Research Association

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

International Society of Technology Educators

National Association of Gifted Children

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

National Science Teachers Association