2014-2015 Faculty Accomplishments
College of Education
Published Articles
Barron, L. (2015). Preparing pre-service teachers for performance assessments.
Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 3(2), 68-75.
Bruster, B., & Nelson, G. (2015). Poetry and writing: Improving fluency and motivation for
students with developmental dyslexic traits. Reading Improvement, 52(3), 93-99.
Peterson, B., & Bruster, B. (2014). Inquiry into reflective practice of teacher candidates.
International Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 1(3), 140-146.
Wang, L., & Blackwell, A. (2015). Effects of dual coded multimedia instruction employing
image morphing on learning a logographic language. Journal of Educational Multimedia
and Hypermedia, 24(3), 281-313.
Presentations
Alvey, T. L., Stone, A., Butler, A. L., Hutchison, J., Merickle, D., & Williams, L. (2014,
December). Creating and using text sets in the classroom. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Tennessee Reading Association, Murfreesboro, TN.
Alvey, T. L. (2014, November). Comparing teacher and student goals for collaborative video
essay composition. Paper presented at the International Organization of Social Sciences
and Behavioral Research Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Assad, A., & Wells, L. (2014, February). Momentum, building capacity for change through
connections to children’s literature. Middle Tennessee State University STEM
Education Research Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.
Assad, A., & Wells, L. (2015, February). Momentum, building capacity for change through
connections to children’s literature. Paper presented at the 42nd Annual Conference of the
Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Las Vegas, NV.
Barron, L. (2014, June). edTPA local evaluation training. Presented at Armstrong Atlantic State
University, Savannah, GA. Invited.
Barron, L. (2014, June). Keys for successful edTPA implementation. Presented at Kennesaw
State University, Kennesaw, GA. Invited.
Barron, L. (2015, March). How low can you go? Strategies for success in low scoring rubrics.
2015 edTPA Southeast Regional Summit, Savannah, GA.
Barron, L. (2014, April). Using teaching performance assessment data for curriculum
changes and program improvement. International Organization of Social
Sciences and Behavioral Research (IOSSBR), Atlantic City, NJ.
Barron, L., Brown, K., Palmer, E., Wetherington, P., & Wilson, J. (2014, October). Data
driven decisions: Interstate conversations and collaborations for successful
edTPA implementation. edTPA National Implementation Conference, UCLA,
Los Angeles, CA.
Barron, L., Ciminelli, M., & Mills, K. (2014, October). Diving into ATLAS: A resource
for candidate support. edTPA National Implementation Conference, UCLA, Los
Angeles, CA.
Barron, L., Cornell, B., Carlson, C., & Gary, D. (2015, March). Building practice to an
accomplished level through ATLAS. Teaching and Learning 2015 Conference,
Washington, DC.
Barron, L., Presley, J., Stooksberry, L., & Tiller, J. D. (2015, March). Diving into ATLAS:
A resource for supporting teacher candidates preparing for the edTPA. 2015 edTPA
Southeast Regional Summit, Savannah, GA.
Barron, L., & Rogers, M. (2014, November). The edTPA, inquiry, and new
teachers. Tennessee Science Teachers Association, Murfreesboro, TN.
Barron, L., & Wall, A. (2014, October). The challenges of video recording for the edTPA:
Equipment, engagement, and evaluation. Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher
Educators (SRATE) Conference, Charleston, SC.
Bouton, B. (2014, October). Initial development and validation of the teacher empathy scale:
TES. Presentation at the International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral
Research 2014 Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Bruster, B., & Peterson, B. (2014, April). The reflective teacher candidate: Using the edTPA to
build capacity for critical reflection. Presented at The Center for Scholastic Inquiry’s
International Academic Research Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Bruster, B., & Peterson, B. (2014, November). The reflective reformer: How the teacher
performance assessment fosters educational leadership. Presented at Mid-South
Education Research Association (MSERA), Knoxville, TN.
Bruster, B., & Wang, L. (2014, October). Effective literacy strategies for ELL learners – From
the language acquisition perspective. Presented at Southeastern Regional Association of
Teacher Educators (SRATE), Charleston, SC.
Buttery, T. J. (2015, February). Organizing articles and publishing in the SRATE journal.
Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) National Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Buttery, T. J. (2015, February). Teaching attention deficit children. Association of Teacher
Educators (ATE) National Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Buttery, T. J., & Barrett, B. (2014, October). Online publishing in the SRATE
journal. Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE), Charleston
(Isle of Palms), SC.
Buttery, T. J., & Barrett, B. (2014, October). Working with attention deficit children.
Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE), Charleston (Isle of
Palms), SC.
Buttery, T. J., & Luck, D. (2015, April). Teaching organizational and paper writing skills for use
in an online graduate course. Presented at the National Social Science and Technology
Association National Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Davis, L., & Peterson, B. (2015, January). Beyond assessment: Are candidates confident to
teach? International Conference on Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education,
HI.
Grogan, G., Grogan, J. (2015, February). Motivating students to learn: Strategies that work.
Session presented at the International Reading Conference, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Haddy, L. (September, 2014). The three m’s: Music, movement, and math. South Central
Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC), Columbia, TN.
Haddy, L. (December, 2014). Effective use of iPads in a thirty minute intervention for diverse
struggling third grade readers. Tennessee Reading Association Conference,
Murfreesboro, TN.
Hardin, C. (2014). Ten reasons to make the edTPA your capstone assessment. Southeastern
Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE) Conference, Charleston, SC.
Hardin, C., Barron, L., & Bruster, B. (2015, February). Using the edTPA for program and EPP
improvement. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Hardin, C. J., & Luck, D. D. (2014, September). Digging for gold: Research from campus
representatives. Presented at the Tennessee Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education, Nashville, TN.
Hardin, C., Luck, D., & McConnell, J. (2014, October). Digging for gold: Using data for
program and EPP improvement. Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher
Educators (SRATE) Conference, Charleston, SC.
Lowrance, L., McConnell, J., & Jerles, J. (2014, November). Applied behavior analysis: Past,
present and future. Presented at Tennessee Association of School Psychologists MidSouth Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Lowrance, L., & Lowrance, D. (2015, February). A case study of communication progress after
vocal cord cancer: Using esophageal prosthesis. Mid-South Conference on
Communicative Disorders, Memphis, TN.
Lowe, C., Gold, M., & Lynch, E. (2014, November). So if they outnumber us, what’s the
problem?: The inclusion of women in higher education and illusory views of female
academic and professional achievement. APSU Women in Leadership, Clarksville, TN.
Luck, D. D. (2014, March). Trends and issues in american education. Presented at Mid-Sweden
University, Härnösand, Sweden. Invited.
Luck, D. D., & Buttery, T. J. (2015, March). Creating a great presentation. Presented at the
National Technology and Social Science Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Luck, D. D. (2015, March). Three simple tools to enhance student-teacher communication in a
computer-based learning environment. Presented at the National Technology and Social
Science Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Lynch, E., Gold, M., & Sanders, A. (2014, May). But if I go over there and get to know them as
individuals, what am I to do with my Stereotypes?: Concept of critical mass and diversity
in higher education. National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education,
Indianapolis, IN.
McMahan, R., & Bruster, B. (2014, October). Redefining diversity: Building a bridge from
pedagogy to practice: A model implementing an initiative. Southeastern Regional
Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE), Charleston, SC.
McMahan, R., & Bruster, B. (2014, October). Language arts: Engagement and delivery of
common core standards, content, and skills through problem-based learning in science
common core. Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE)
Conference, Charleston, SC.
Orellana, K., & Grogan, G. (2014, November). I'm so excited! Innovative and creative ideas for
an engaging online classroom experience. Session presented at the Teacher Education
Division Council of Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, IN.
Peterson, B., & Bruster, B. (2015, February). Inquiry into reflective practice of teacher
candidates. Presented at A Celebration of Scholarship: Creative and Scholarly
Achievement at Austin Peay State University Conference, Clarksville, TN. Invited.
Peterson, B., & Bruster, B. (2015, March). Learning to teach: Reflective of teacher candidates.
Presented at the National Social Science and Technology Association (NSSA), Las
Vegas, NV.
Peterson, B., Slaughter, P., & Wells, L., (2014, March). Letting the text take center stage. Red
River Regional Library Professional Development Workshop, Clarksville, TN. Invited.
Sanders, A., Johnson, S., Slaughter, P., & Gibson, N. (2015, February). 22nd century skills for
21st century teachers: Information literacy and pre-service teacher quality. 3rd Annual
Middle Tennessee State University Literacy Studies Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.
Smith, V. (2015, January). Data driven instruction and communication on the state, district, and
school level. Presented at the International Conference on School Effectiveness and
Improvement, Cincinnati, OH.
Wang, L., Bruster, B., & Li, J. (2015, February). Improving reading comprehension: Using
multi-media technology–based instruction to teach visualization. Presented at the
American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences (AABSS), Las Vegas, NV.
Wall, A. (2015, July). Creating a culture of assessment. Presented at Tennessee LiveText Users’
Group, Nashville, TN. Invited.
Wall, A. (2014, October). Tools for teaching academic vocabulary: Preparing for edTPA. 2014
Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE) Conference,
Charleston, SC.
Grants Submitted:
Alvey, T., Wang, L., & Wells, L. (2014). How visual and performing arts can impact teaching
and learning. Student Academic Success Initiative, Austin Peay State University.
($3,000).
Alvey, T., Wells, L., Jones, B., & Volker, J. (2015). Little libraries. Experience Opportunities
Grant Proposal. ($2,980).
Lynch, E., & Gold, M. (2014). Data-driven leaders equals student-centered success (D-LESS).
US Department of Education. ($1,200,316).
Lynch, E., & Gold, M. (2014). Developing advanced teaching administrators (DATA+). US
Department of Education. ($1,199,616).
Lynch, E., & Lowrance, L. (2014). Developing educators for teaching exceptional children with
low incidence disabilities. US Department of Education. ($973,182).
Lynch Walden, E. (2014). Research-based early childhood special education training (RECET).
US Department of Education. ($746,723).
McIlveene, M. (2014). Gateway problem-based learning program. National Science Foundation.
($246,965).
McIlveene, M. (2015). GOVS – GO volunteer for science. E^3 Experience Opportunities Grant.
($40,000).
Smith, V., & Bruster, B. (2015). Giving and receiving effective feedback in an outdoor setting.
E^3 Experience Opportunities Grant. ($14,000).
Sanders, A. (2015). Integrated wireless system for claxton 103. TAF Grant Proposal. ($500).
Sanders, A. (2015). Experiences from the top shelf: Educasting with national and state school
leaders. E^3 Experience Opportunities Grant Proposal. ($8,850).
Taylor, J. R., Grogan, G., McConnell, J. R., & Norman, J. (2014). APSU autism initiative:
Improving the efficacy of faculty teaching students with autism spectrum disorder.
Faculty Research Grant offered by the Tennessee Board of Regents’ Office of Academic
Affairs and Office of Organizational Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives, Nashville,
TN. ($40,000).
Grants Funded:
Alvey, T. L., & Bruster, B. (2015). Reading and parental involvement: Rivers and spires reading
tent. Grant received from the E^3 Explore Activities Grant. ($1,900).
Grogan, G. (2015). Course revitalization for SPED 4340. Revitalize Academic Success
Initiative Grant offered by Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. ($4,400).
Grogan, G., & Bullock, A. (2015). Improving student outcomes through professional
development using rigorous non-routine problems in the domains of algebra and
geometry and measurement for mathematics and special education teachers for grades 68. Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program offered by Tennessee Higher Education
Commission, Nashville, TN. ($67,881).
Grogan, G., Taylor, L., McConnell, J. R., & Golson, M. (2015). APSU autism initiative:
Improving the engagement, success, and retention of students with autism spectrum
disorder through specialized tutoring. Student Engagement, Retention, and Success
Grant offered by the Tennessee Board of Regents, Nashville, TN. ($20,000).
Grogan, G., & Norman, J. (2015). Autism initiative part I. E^3 Explore Activities Grant offered
by Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. ($5,000).
Grogan, G. (2014). Preparing special education students for successful completion of the edTPA
evaluation system. Student Academic Success Initiative Grant offered by Austin Peay
State University, Clarksville, TN. ($3,300).
Lowrance, L. (2014). Recruitment of male and minority educators. Student Academic Success
Initiative Grant, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. ($5,000).
Lynch, E. (2014). Scholarship proposal for T.E.A.M. scholarship matching funds. Austin Peay
State University, Diversity Committee, Clarksville, TN. ($5,000).
McConnell, J. R., Grogan, G., & Golson, M. (2015). Establishing and sustaining an autismfriendly culture of engagement, reflection, and reciprocal learning through the
specialized mentoring and tutoring of students with autism spectrum disorder. E^3
Experience Opportunities Grant awarded by Austin Peay State University’s Learning
Opportunities Center, Clarksville, TN. ($30,000).
Wang, L., & Bruster, B. (2014). Dual-coded multimedia instructional methods in literacy
studies. Faculty Research Fund Grants, College of Graduate Studies, Austin Peay State
University, Clarksville, TN. ($1,500).
Wang, L. (2014). Study Abroad in China and Taiwan 2014. Faculty Diversity Fund Grants,
Academic Affairs Study Abroad Program, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.
($3,500).
Editing
Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE) Journal is an outlet for
education researchers throughout the southeast region of the U.S. Editors – Thomas
Buttery, Don Luck, Bettie Barrett
Action in Teacher Education, Editorial Board, Thomas Buttery
Leadership Roles
Bettie Barrett
Board of Directors, Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher
Education
Lisa Barron
Reviewer, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (JISE)
Reviewer of Proposals, American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education (AACTE) Annual Meeting
Benita Bruster
America Educational Research Association SIG Div. K
Conference Program Chair, Education Research Association - SIGPortfolios and Reflection in Teaching and Teacher Education
Technology and National Social Science Association (NSSA)
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2nd Vice President
Co-Chair Publications Committee
American Education Research Association (AERA)
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Reviewer of Conference Proposals Division K
Reviewer of Conference Proposals Portfolio and Reflection
SIG AERA
Tennessee Reading Association (TRA)
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State Treasurer
Manuscript Reviewer: Journal of Reflective Practice
Carlette Hardin
President, Tennessee Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
Joe Jerles
Editorial Board, Journal of Interdisciplinary Education (JIE)
Larry Lowrance
Tennessee Association of School Psychologists Board of Directors
Charmaine Lowe
Reviewer
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National Association of Multicultural Educators
Bilingual Research Journal
The Journal of Interdisciplinary Education
NSSA (National Social Science Association
Kappa Delta Pi’s Literacy Alive! Project
Editorial Board, Journal of Interdisciplinary Education (JIE)
Executive Board, National Social Science Association
John McConnell
Research Committee, Association of Teacher Educators
Reviewer, Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators
(SRATE) Journal
Barbara Peterson
National Social Science Association
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Board of Directors
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Manuscript Reviewer for the NSSA Journal
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Publications Committee
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
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SIG Vice-Chair (2014), Portfolios and Reflection in
Teaching and Teacher Education
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Reviewer of conference proposals (2014) (SIG Portfolios
and Reflection in Teaching and Teacher Education)
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Reviewer of conference proposals (2014) (Division K Teaching and Teacher Education)
Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of Teaching
Educational Psychology (2014) (Teaching Educational
Psychology SIG)