Lora B. Kosten, Ph.D.
333 The Esplanade North Unit 101
Venice, FL 34285 941.488.5182 drlorak@aol.com
A dedicated, motivating, and goal driven educator with a strong commitment for academic excellence.
Ph.D. Humanities (1997)
Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island
C.A.G.S Humanities (1994)
Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island
C.A.G.S. Curriculum and Instruction (1991)
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
M.Ed. Urban Education (1980)
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
B.S. Elementary Education (1976)
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
Director of Community Engagement
USF Sarasota-Manatee
(January 2015- Present)
Faculty Coordinator (May 2010-Aug 2015)
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee at North Port
Instructor (2007-Present)
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
College of Education
Instructor/Adjunct Faculty
Rhode Island College (1998-2007)
Department of Educational Studies
Principal (1991-2006)
Ella Risk School
Central Falls, Rhode Island
Grade Four Teacher (1988-91)
Science/Biology Teacher (1977-88)
Central Falls School District
Central Falls, Rhode Island

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Delivering Effective Presentations
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Taking Back the Classroom
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Sexual Harassment Training
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Children’s Literature Symposium
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Classroom Management
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Clinical Training for Teachers
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Disability Awareness Training
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Leadership
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Common Core-Math/ELA
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Population Connections
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E-Learning
Fall 2008
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Spring 2008
Spring 2009
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Summer 2011
Summer 2013
Summer 2013
Fall 2013-Fall 2014
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Advisory Council/USF Sarasota-Manatee South (2007-2011)
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Co-Chair 2+2 Articulation Committee for:
State College of Florida /University of South Florida S-M (2009-2010)
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McCraken Education Scholarship Committee / University of South Florida S-M (Fall 2009-Spring 2015)
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University of South Florida S-M Search Committee for Educational Leadership Position
(January-March 2010)
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Co-facilitator for United Way Campaign at USF Sarasota-Manatee (Fall 2010)
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Strategic Planning Committee for USF Sarasota-Manatee 2010-2011
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University of South Florida S-M Search Committee for Educational Leadership Position
(December 2011-February 2012)
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University of South Florida S-M Search Committee for General Education Coordinator Position
(December 2011-2012)
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Advisor for S.M.I.L.E. Club/Sarasota-Manatee Inspiring Lifelong Learners (Fall 2011-Spring 2015)
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School Advisory Council/SKY Academy Charter School at the Venice YMCA (January 2012-May 2013)
 Vice President for The Florida Association of Branch Campus Administrators (FABCA) (June 2013-June
2015)
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Student of Concern Assistance Team (SOCAT) USF Sarasota-Manatee (Fall 2012-Spring 2015)
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North Port Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee (Spring 2013-Fall 2015)
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Leadership Team for Dr. Terry Osborn; Regional Vice Chancellor at USF Sarasota-Manatee (2014-Present)
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USF Sarasota-Manatee Strategic Planning – Committee on Course Delivery (2014-2015)
Senior Leadership Team for Dr. Sandra Stone, Chancellor at USF Sarasota-Manatee (Spring 2015-Present)
 Support person for Title IX Coordinator (Spring-Summer 2015)
 Talent 4 Tomorrow/Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Committee (Fall 2015-Present)
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Committee for Sun Coast Technical School Strategic Planning Committee
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Education Representative for the Economic Development Committee/City of North Port (2015-Present)
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Seminar for Supervising Teachers of Level III Interns
Topic: Communication is Key December 2008
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Teaching Tips to Enhance Effectiveness in
Videoconferencing Courses October 2008

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Presentation to Supervising Teachers Regarding
Policies for USF Interns December 2009
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Lora Kosten, Ph.D., Rhonda Moraca, M.A., Bonnie Jones, Ph.D.
Regional and Branch Campus Administrators Leadership Conference
Partnering for Productivity and Prosperity/Longboat Key, FL
June 21, 2010
 Panel Discussion/Presenter for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County
Heron Creek Country Club
November 8, 2010
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Teaching Tips to Enhance Effectiveness in
Videoconferencing Courses December 2011
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2012 Information Fluency Conference
University of Central Florida, Orlando FL
March 2012
Co-facilitator for Roundtable Discussion on Digital Divides
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Workshop Presenter/Effective Classroom Management
Manatee County Y Technological High School/Charter School
June 2013
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2013 Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (STRATE) Conference
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
October 2013
Facilitator for Roundtable Discussion on Parental Engagement (FATE Conference)
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2014 Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE Conference)
Lynn University
October 2014
Presentation on Population Connections
 2015 USF Sarasota-Manatee Summer Teacher Institute
Purposeful Leadership: Teachers Making a Difference
Co-facilitator with Dr. Colleen Lord

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Phi Delta Kappa
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Florida Association of Teacher Educators
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International Association for Positive Living
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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
C.A.G.S. Field Project
A Study of the Effects on Teachers Regarding the NCTM Standards (1991)
Dissertation Topic
The Effectiveness of Family Science and Technology Workshops on Parental Involvement, Student
Achievement, and Student Curiosity (1997)
Grant Awards
2004-2007
School Improvement Grant for Ella Risk School
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Needs
1999-2002
Ella Risk School
Comprehension School Reform Demonstration Award
For the Implementation of: Success for All; A School-wide Reform Model
Teaching Experience at the University of South Florida (Fall 2007-Present)
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EDE 4301 Classroom Management, School Safety, Ethics, Law, and Elementary Methods
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EDF 3604 Schools and Society
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Supervisor of Level II and Level III Interns
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Certificate of Credentialing for Teaching ESOL Infused Courses
 Teaching Courses via Videoconferencing
 EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators/Online
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LDR 4204 Ethics and Power in Leadership/Online
Instructional Formats for Actively Engaging Students
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Cooperative Groups
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Literature Circles
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Case Study Review

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Reflections
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Guest Speakers
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Student Presentations
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Video Clips
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Canvas: Discussion Board Activities /Blogs
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