Vitae
Toni Shinn Strieker, Ph.D.
120 Flowing Spring Trail
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 423-6593
tstrieke@kennesaw.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Educational Leadership, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois (1981)
M.Ed. Special Education, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama (1979)
B.S. Elementary and Special Education, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida (1973)
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Graduate Faculty, Reading, Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (June 2007 to present)
 Doctoral Faculty (2007 to present)
 Professor of Special Education, Inclusive Education Department (2002-2007)
 Associate Professor of Special Education (1997-2002)
Assistant to the Dean in Coordination of On-going Curricular Review of Graduate
Programs (2007, Jan-June)
Interim Chair, Inclusive Education Department
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (2005-2006)
Assistant Professor of Education, Department of Behavioral Studies,
University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. (1983-1989)
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Medicine, Developmental Pediatrics,
Educational Diagnostician (Assessment & Program Development of Learning & Reading Disorders)
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO (1981-1983)
OTHER POSITIONS
Consultant to Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices, US Department of Education and
Missouri Department of Education, Jefferson City, MO (1993-2005)
Consultant to the National State Board of Education, Alexandria, VA (1993-2005)
Assessment Coordinator in the School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO. (1995-1996)
Area Coordinator in Parkway School District & The Special School District of St. Louis County
Chesterfield, MO. (1993-1995)
Director of the School Improvement Services for the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative
Educational Services in Binghamton, NY. (1991-1993)
Regional Staff Development Coordinator for the Southwest Cook County Cooperative
Association for Special Education in Oak Forest, IL. (1989-1991)
Special Education Teacher/School Psychologist, Jefferson County Board of Education
Birmingham, AL 1975-1979
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Kindergarten Teacher, Duval County Board of Education
Jacksonville, FL (1973-1975)
TEACHING
Course Prefix
and Number
Undergraduate
Title
EDRD 3320
EDRD 4410
EXC 3304
ECE 473
Understanding Reading and the Reading Process
Content Area Reading
Exceptional Children and Youth
Supervision of Student Teachers
Course Prefix
and Number
Graduate
Title
EDL 8100
EDRD 7715
EDRD 7717
EDRD 7718
EXC 7715
EXC 7730
EXC 7735
EXC 7760
EXC 7765
EXC 7780
EXC 7790
EXC 7970
EDUC 6100
Times Taught
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2
3
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Times Taught
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Critical Issues in School Transformation & Reform
Theory & Pedagogy in the Study of Reading
Reading Assessment and Instruction
Content Area Reading
Nature/Needs of Students with Mild Disabilities*
Assessment of Diverse Learners*
Critical Issues in Special Education
Curriculum Development for Diverse Learners*
Teaching Reading in the Content Area for Diverse Learners*
Collaborative Practices*
Documenting Professional Growth*
Internship
Development, Psychology & Diversity of the Learner
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2
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* Current Titles & Numbers
PUBLISHED WORKS
Scholarly Books Published by Government Agency
Salisbury, C., Strieker, T., Roach, V. & McGregor, G. (2001). Pathways to inclusive practices:
Systems-oriented, policy-linked, and research-based strategies that work! Preparation and
publication of this guidebook was supported by Cooperative Agreement (86V-4007) of the
Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices, the Office of Special Education Programs in the
United States Department of Education in Washington, D.C., and the National
Association
for State Boards of Education.
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Strieker, T., Salisbury, C., & Roach, V. (2001). Determining policy support for inclusive schools.
Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices, Erikson Institute, Chicago: IL. Preparation and
publication of this guide was supported by Cooperative Agreement (86V-4007) of the
Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices, the Office of Special Education Programs in the
United States Department of Education in Washington, D.C., and the National
Association
for State Boards of Education.
Refereed Journal Articles:
Shinn-Strieker, T. House, G. & Klink, B. (Sept. 1989). The role of cognitive processing and language
development in emergent literacy. Remedial and Special Education, 10 (5) 43-50.
Shinn-Strieker, T. (Nov. 1986). Patterns of Cognitive Style in Normal and Handicapped Children,
Journal of Learning Disabilities. 19 (9) 572-576.
Shinn-Strieker, T. (Apr. 1984). Trained communication assistants in the public schools. Language,
speech, and hearing services in the schools. Vol. 15. 70-75.
Udziela, A., Shinn, T., Whitman, B. (Dec. 1982). The school psychologist on multidisciplinary
developmental disabilities team. Professional psychology. 13 (6) 782-788.
Invited Journal Articles:
Strieker, T. & Logan, K. (2001). Everybody WINS! The State Education Standard. National
Association of State Boards of Education, Autumn, 26-3.
Chapters in Textbooks:
Salisbury, C. & Strieker, T. (2004). Including students with severe disabilities in elementary school.
in C. Kennedy & E. Horn (Eds.), Including students with severe disabilities (pp. 222-245).
Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Shinn (Strieker), T. (1982). Developmental and remedial reading strategies in D. Sabatino & L. Mann
(Eds.) A handbook of diagnostic & prescriptive teaching (pp. 159-196). Rockville, MD: Aspen.
Shinn (Strieker), T. (1982). Personalized approach to teaching written language in D. Sabatino & L.
Mann (Eds.), A handbook of diagnostic & prescriptive teaching (pp 239-261). Rockville, MD:
Aspen.
Shinn (Strieker), T. (1982). Linguistic and functional spelling strategies in D. Sabatino & L. Mann
(Eds.), A handbook of diagnostic & prescriptive teaching (pp. 263-294). Rockville, MD:
Aspen.
Refereed Proceedings/Transactions:
Strieker, T. (2006). Preparing teachers for the 21st century: Shared goals & strategies for students
with disabilities & English language learners. Paper presented at the Hawaii International
Conference on Education, Honolulu, HA.
Non-Refereed Published Creative Works:
Strieker, T., & Rankert, E. (2004). MAPS: Transition planning for students with disabilities. Atlanta:
Stonefield Productions & Kennesaw State University.
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Strieker, T. & Rankert, E. (2002). Winning kids. Atlanta: Stonefield Productions & Kennesaw State
University.
Strieker, T., von Schmeling, L. & Rankert, E. (2002). Preparing inclusive IEP’s. Atlanta: Stonefield
Productions & Kennesaw State University.
Strieker, T. & Rankert, E. (2001). Project WINS. Atlanta: Stonefield Productions & Kennesaw State
University
Other Published Works
Salisbury, C., Roach, V., Strieker, T., & McGregor, G. (2002). Consortium on Inclusive Schooling
Practices: A Final Report. (Tech Rep No 5). Cooperative Agreement (86V-4007) of the
Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices, the Office of Special Education Programs in the
United States Department of Education in Washington, D.C., and the National Association for
State Boards of Education. (ERIC document)
Salisbury, C., Roach, V., & Strieker, T. (1999). Missouri case study on the promotion of large scale
change and inclusive practices (SY 1994-1999). (Tech Rep No 2). Cooperative Agreement
(86V-4007) of the Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices, the Office of Special
Education Programs in the United States Department of Education in Washington, D.C., and
the National Association for State Boards of Education. (ERIC document)
Non Published Works/Technical Reports
Logan, K., & Strieker, T. (2003). Project WINS evaluation report on student outcomes (SY 20002003). (Eval Rep. No. 3). Atlanta, Georgia: Department of Special Education, Kennesaw
State University.
Logan, K., Strieker, T., Van Brackle, A. (1999). Project WINS evaluation report on student outcomes
(SY 1998-1999). (Eval Rep. No. 1). Atlanta, Georgia: Department of Special Education,
Kennesaw State University.
Strieker, T., Colombo, S., Jones, C. (1997). The Times They Are A-Changing: Evaluation Report on
Parkway School District Movement to Inclusive Schooling Practices (SY 1994-1997). (Tech
Rep No 1) Cooperative Agreement (86V-4007) of the Consortium on Inclusive Schooling
Practices, the Office of Special Education Programs in the United States Department of
Education in Washington, D.C., and the National Association for State Boards of Education.
Clinics/Adjudications/Workshops/Professional Learning Series
Strieker, T., Anderson, T., Ward, H., O’Connor, J. and Williams, L. (2004). Strategies to Increase
Student Achievement. PLU program developed (2.5 days) to prepare school-based
leadership teams in research-based strategies. Presented in Atlanta, Dublin, Milledgeville
and Augusta to over 500 teachers and school administrators. Atlanta, Georgia: Department of
Special Education, Kennesaw State University and the Georgia Department of
Education/Division of Exceptional Students.
Strieker, T., Anderson, T., Ward, H., (2002-2004.) Successful Strategies to Include Students with
Disabilities in General Education Classrooms. PLU program (five days) sponsored by Project
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WINS and offered to schools within the WINS/Winning TEAM network throughout the state of
GA.
Strieker, T. (1998-2001). Inclusive Schooling Practices. SDU program (five days) sponsored by
Project WINS and offered to schools within the WINS/Winning TEAM network throughout the
state of GA.
ORAL PAPERS PRESENTED/ INVITED LECTURES
Mitchell, B., Strieker, T. & Funk, L. (2006, January). Highlights of the KSU assessment system.
Invited panel session presented at the American Association for Colleges of Teacher
Education at NCATE Topical Session, San Diego, CA.
Strieker, T. & Logan, K. (2003, March). Using state approved standards to assess students with
Disabilities and develop individualized education programs (IEPs). Invited paper presented at
the Oxford Roundtable on Special Education, Oxford University, Oxford, England.
Strieker, T. (2001, June). Standards-based curriculum and reform: How do they relate to inclusive
education? Invited paper presented at the Fifth Annual China-U.S. Conference on Education:
Forging the 21st Century Communities Through Education. Beijing, People’s Republic of
China.
Roach, V., Strieker, T., Filbin, J., & Arnold, S. (2001, Feb.) Standards-based curriculum and
comprehensive reform: How do they relate to personnel preparation? Invited paper presented
to the Personnel Preparation Project Directors’ Conference, Office of Special Education
Programs; Washington, D.C.
Strieker, T., Bragg, P. & Wagner, S. (2000, Feb.) Innovative projects for inclusive schools in Georgia.
Invited keynote presentation for Better All Together Conference; Athens, GA.
Strieker, T. & Jacobson, E. (2000, Sept.) Outcomes and accountability for all. Invited paper
presented to the Program Subcommittee of the Governor’s Education Reform Commission;
Atlanta, GA.
Strieker, T. (1999, March). Assessment of students with disabilities in large scale assessments.
Invited public testimony commissioned by the National Assessment Governing Board at the
request of US Congress; Atlanta, GA.
Strieker, T. (1998, Oct.) Accommodations and assessment of students with disabilities in large scale
assessments. Invited public testimony commissioned by the National Assessment Governing
Board at the request of US Congress; Atlanta, GA.
Salisbury, C. & Strieker, T. (1998, June.) Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Are We Having Fun Yet?
Iowa Board of Regents Summer Institute for Inclusion Facilitators; Ames, IA.
Salisbury, C., Strieker, T. & Joyce, G. (1997, Dec.) Creating inclusive classrooms. Full-day session
presented at The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps International Conference;
Boston, MA.
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
McAlpine, G., Strieker, T., Coleman, L., & Knight, J. (2009, January.) Preparing Teachers to Educate
the Whole Child in Inclusive Classrooms. Association of Teacher Educators, Dallas, TX.
Kuhel, K., Strieker, T., & Bogan, B. (2008, April). Accommodating Students with Disabilities and
English Language Learners through UbD: Commonalities and Differences. Paper presented
at the annual international meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Boston, MA.
Brown, S., Bessette, H. & Strieker, T. (2006, Nov.) Retaining and retraining teachers for inclusive
classrooms: Collaborative development of in-service teacher professional learning
opportunities. Paper presented at the annual international meeting of the Teacher Education
Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA.
Strieker, T. (2006, Jan.). Preparing teachers for the 21st century: Shared goals & strategies for
students with disabilities & English language learners. Paper presented at the Hawaii
International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HA.
Strieker, T., Harris, K. & Bogan, B. (2005, Nov.). Using collaboration to support culturally and
linguistically diverse students and those with disabilities in general education classrooms.
Paper presented at the annual international meeting of theTeacher Education Division of the
Council for Exceptional Children. Portland, ME.
Strieker, T. & Arnold. S. (2001, Nov.) Integrating IEP’s with the Georgia QCC’s. Paper presented at
the annual international meeting of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for
Exceptional Children, Tampa, FL.
Wilkins, G., & Strieker, T. (2000, Dec.) Project winning team: Georgia’s model program to prepare all
teachers to instruct students with disabilities and those at-risk for failure in general education
classrooms. Paper presented at the international annual meeting of The Association for
Persons with Severe Handicaps International Conference; Miami, FL .
Strieker, T., Jean-Sigur, R., Fletcher, T., Goodson, C. (1999, Dec.) Strategies for co-curricular
planning and inclusion in urban settings. Paper presented at the international meeting of The
Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps International Conference; Chicago, IL.
Strieker, T., Benson, G., Delvin-Brown, A., Brown, S. (1999, Feb.) Action planning to promote
inclusive schools in urban settings. Paper presented at the International Conference of the
Council for Exceptional Children-Mental Retardation; Maui, HI.
Delvin-Brown, A., & Strieker, T. (1999, Feb.) Collaboration for inclusive schools. Paper presented at
the Learning Disabilities Association International Conference; Atlanta, GA.
GRANTS & CONTRACTS
Funded Projects as PI
Strieker, T. (2001). Project WINS: Winning ideas network of schools. Proposal submitted to the
Georgia Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities by Kennesaw State University.
(funded $750,000.00).
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Strieker, T. (2001). Project Bridges. Proposal submitted to the Georgia Governor’s Council on
Developmental Disabilities by Kennesaw State University. (funded $325,000.00).
Strieker, T. (1998). Project WINS: Winning ideas network of schools. Proposal submitted to the
Georgia Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities by Kennesaw State University.
(funded $600,000.00).
Funded Projects as Co-PI
Hughes, M., Strieker, T., and Alberto, P. (2004) Georgia LRE project. Proposal submitted to the
Georgia Department of Education, Division for Exceptional Students by Georgia
State
University and Kennesaw State University. (funded $750,000.00).
Strieker, T., Logan, K. and Wilkins, G. (2001). Project Winning Team. Proposal submitted to the
Georgia Department of Education, Division for Exceptional Students by Kennesaw State
University. (funded $600,000.00).
SUPERVISION (Scholarly/Creative Activities)
Department Administrative Assistant, Inclusive Education Department (2005-2006)
Project WINS Coordinator (1998-2004)
Technical Assistants (6) for Project WINS (1998-2004)
Project Bridges Coordinator (2001-2005)
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
University-Wide
2007-2008
President’s Planning & Budget Advisory Committee
PTEU Steering Committee for NCATE Accreditation
2002-2007
PTEU Steering Committees
2002-2007
Conceptual Framework Steering Committees (Chair)
1999-2001
BCOE Assessment, Performance & Evaluation Committee (Chair)
1998-2000
BCOE Admission & Review Committee
BCOE Promotion and Tenure Committee
2006
BCOE Promotion & Tenure Committee, Chair’s Representative
2003-2005
BCOE Promotion & Tenure Committee (Co-Chair)
1999-2001
BCOE Promotion & Tenure Committee
BCOE Coordinator of Curriculum and Accreditation for Master’s Level Programs
2006-2007
Ed/D Task Force Committee
2005-2008
Member of Task Force
2005-2006
Writing Subcommittees
Department of Inclusive Education
1998-2000
Graduate Program Coordinator for Special Education
1998-2005
Curriculum Committees
1998-2005
Search Committees
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Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education
2006-2009
Coordinator of Reading Program/Chair of Reading Curriculum Committee
2008-2009
Co-coordinator of MAT Programs
2008-2009
Faculty Representative for EdD Task Force
2008-2009
Chair of Department Faculty Council
2008-2009
Member of various search committees at department and college levels
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
National/International Service
Steering Committee for Croydon-Project WINS Partnership, Croydon, England (2001-2004)
Steering Committee for the 2004 US-China Conference on Special Education, Beijing, China (2003)
Global Interactions, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Conference Planning Committee (2000)
Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children Conference Planning Committee (1998-2001)
State/Regional Service
Georgia Task Force on Special Education Funding, Sponsor (2004-2005)
Georgia State Board of Education, Atlanta, GA
Special Education Rules Advisory Committee (2001-2002)
Consultant on Special Education Rules, particularly on Inclusion Approved, 2001-2002)
Georgia State Board of Education, Atlanta, GA (2002-2003)
Better All Together Regional Conference. Georgia Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities,
Atlanta, GA (Co-Sponsor 2004, 2001, 1998)
WINS Leadership Academy, Project WINS, Savannah, GA (Sponsor 2003)
PROFESSIONALY RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE
North Fulton PTA Board, Special Education Representative (1998-2001)
Special Education Representative, Georgia PTA Board, Atlanta, GA (1999)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Outstanding Service to the Field of Education in Georgia, Cathy Cox, Secretary of State. (2004)
Member of the Oxford Round Table on Special Education, Oxford University, Oxford, England. (2003)
Graduate Faculty Distinguished Scholarship Award Finalist, Kennesaw State University. (2002)
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Faculty Engagement Award, Kennesaw State University (2002)
Northwest Georgia Council for Exceptional Children, University Educator Award (2002)
Other Professional Activities
Expert Witness to Consortium on Adequate School Funding (2007-2008), representing high poverty
school districts in the State of Georgia.
Regional liaison for state policy audit, analysis and report conducted by the National Association of
State Boards of Education (2001)
Member of the Parkway School District leadership team charged with restructuring general and
special education programs to include students with a full range of ability and disability in general
education classrooms and curriculum by means of Order of the Court, Jonathon P. Merry Settlement.
(1993-1994)
Member of the Parkway School District leadership team charged with oversight of Light vs. Parkway
(1993-1994)
Managing Partner: Professional Clinical Resources, Inc., St. Louis, MO (1982-1989)
Educational Diagnostician: Assessment and program development of students with reading and
learning disabilities.
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