Kelly Stoneman Rippard
1801 Engle Ave. Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 515-5129
kellyrippard@gmail.com
RESEARCH
INTERESTS
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Collaborative Instructional Technologies
Use of Lab Simulations
Multimedia Lectures and Achievement/Satisfaction
Technologies for Asynchronous and Synchronous Course Discussions
Digital Writing in K-16 Language Arts Courses
Problem-Based Instructional Design Models
Cooperative Grouping Strategies
Soft Skills Achievement
Communities of Practice
Blended Learning Environments
SCORM use in Instructional Models
Measurement and Assessment
Learning Management Systems
Study Abroad Curriculum and Technologies
TEACHING
INTERESTS
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PK-12 Instructional Technology
Instructional Strategies for the Disciplines
Developing Instructional Strategies for Teaching
Management of Learning & Instruction
Assessment & Evaluation of Student Learning
Seminar in Teacher Education
Advanced Research Design & Analysis
Qualitative Research Design
Foundations of Education & Assessment
Advanced Educational Measurement & Assessment
Program Evaluation
English Language Arts
EDUCATION
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Norfolk, VA
Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum & Instruction
(to be conferred summer of 2014)
Dissertation Title: The Effects of Cooperative
Grouping Strategies and a Three-Level Evaluation Tool
on Student Soft Skills Achievement And Satisfaction
within a Problem-Based Instructional Model in the Soft
Sciences
Advisor: Dr. Richard Overbaugh
2011-present
Activities: ODU’s Graduate Student Organization
(GSO) Secretary 2012-2013
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INDUSTRY
EXPERIENCE
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Norfolk, VA
Master of Arts in English
2007-2010
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Norfolk, VA
Master of Science in Secondary Education
2006-2007
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY, Newport News,
VA
Bachelor of Arts in English
2002-2006
ECPI University; Virginia Beach, VA
Instructional Designer
2012-present
 Design and test multimedia and interactive course
components.
 Identify technology solutions to enhance the student
learning experience.
 Assist the Online System administrator in supporting
in-house systems for online course delivery.
 Evaluate and review performance data and
measurements of current training resources and
programs to evaluate program performance.
 Support faculty and staff on the use of the learning
management system and instructional technologies.
 Conduct learning/training needs analyses.
 Work with Campus managers and faculty to assess,
identify, and provide learning solutions.
 Review external development options to determine
feasibility and ROI.
 Project management of online, hybrid, and face-to-face
course creation, including all phases of the analysis
design, development, and assessment process.
 Responsible for design and management tasks across
multiple projects.
 Establish and meet project milestones.
 Train faculty on curriculum development and
instructional design principles.
Design Projects:
Subject Matter Expert & Instructional
Design/Technology:
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APA101- Faculty APA Training Course *
CUR101- Faculty Curriculum Training Course *
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ENG099- Introduction to Writing *
HIT101- Faculty Hybrid Training Course *
Instructional Design/Technology Only:
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BIO101- Human Anatomy & Physiology I *
BIO104- Human Anatomy & Physiology II *
BUS328L- Business Process Improvement Lab
BUS472L- Applied Project Management
BUS480L- Strategic Planning & Implementation Lab *
CIS202- Introduction to Routing and Switching *
CIS202L- Introduction to Routing and Switching Lab *
CIS250- Database Scripting I *
CIS495- Senior Capstone *
CJ140- Criminal Justice Research Methods *
CJ230- Introduction to Terrorism *
CJ345- Managing Hazardous Materials *
EET192- Introduction to 3-D Modeling *
EET220- Industrial Applications *
EET292- Introduction to Mechanics, Statics, and
Dynamics *
EET352- Engineering Economics
EET380- Digital Communications I *
ENG110- English Composition *
ENG120- Advanced Composition *
FSM333- Food Service Cost Control *
HUM205- Culture & Diversity
SOC100- Introduction to Sociology
Note: Annotated (*) Courses involved the use of numerous
technologies and simulations
HIGHER
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
ECPI University; Virginia Beach, VA
Curriculum Operations Specialist
2012-present
 Participate with Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
committee for SACS accreditation, including data
collection and analysis.
 Participate with SACS re-accreditation process,
including documents and deliverables.
 Provide leadership in improving the University
curriculum and curriculum process.
 Provide management over university curriculum
committee.
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Streamline the curriculum development process
through technology tools.
Oversee curriculum documents and procedures,
including monthly curriculum reports.
Support deans in the project management of
curriculum development and new program creation
(New Programs: Food Service Management BS,
Baking and Pastry Arts AS, Software Development BS
Concentration, Cloud Computing BS Concentration,
Mechanical Engineering Technology BS, and Masters
of Business MBA).
Encourage the adoption of best practices and curricular
innovations to improve student performance.
Monitor and maintain all data related to curriculum
performance.
Communicate and train university personnel on
curriculum processes.
Assist with yearly program review sessions with deans
and department heads.
Train faculty on curriculum development and
instructional design principles.
ECPI University; Virginia Beach, VA
Arts & Sciences Faculty
2010 – 2013
 Teach composition, critical thinking, philosophy, and
research in online, hybrid, and face-to-face
undergraduate courses.
 Chair of Arts & Sciences Portfolio Evaluation
Committee as part of institutional effectiveness for
SACS.
 Maintain virtual writing assistance center and graduate
writing assistance center.
 Develop learning objective aligned and higher order
thinking lessons and activities for use in English
courses.
 Assist with iPad integration across curriculum.
 Mentor new faculty, including instructional technology
training.
 Create instructional materials for writing assistance
center.
 Prepare Arts & Sciences department meeting notes
and agendas.
 Manage campus Facebook page.
 Perform administrative duties related to campus night
manager, including faculty technology assistance.
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Assist with freshman student orientation.
Assist with career fair for students.
Assist with campus open house days.
Provide training on APA style and research to incoming
graduate students during orientation.
Hybrid, Online, & Face-to-Face Courses Taught:
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English 099 Introduction to Writing (approx. 6 sections)
English 110 English Composition (approx. 14 sections)
English 120 Advanced Composition (approx. 13
sections)
English 210 Critical Thinking (approx. 10 sections)
In-services and Presentations:
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K-12
EXPERIENCE
2014 Assessment in-service for faculty (focus on
formative and summative assessment design and
assessment technologies)-Prezi
2013 ECPI Faculty Conference presentation:
Integrated Curriculum & Technology Development
training-Narrated PowerPoint Video
2012 ECPI Virtual Writing Center technology faculty
training-YouTube Video
2012 & 2011 ECPI Virtual Writing Center technology
student training-YouTube Video
Chesapeake Public Schools System; Chesapeake, VA
English Teacher
2006 – 2010
 Taught English language arts and journalism to
students of all learning levels grades 9-12, using
multiple technologies (Smart Board software, etc.).
 Developed higher order thinking lesson plans and
activities that used multiple types of web and non-web
based technologies.
 Developed innovative writing projects for students,
including the use of Wikis and Photo Story alongside
formal essays.
 Facilitated vertical team across English grades-focus
on designing across grade-level technology-rich
instructional materials for improving low SOL areas.
 Facilitated grade 10 English team-focus on developing
improved instructional materials for English 10,
including assessments and use of technology.
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Taught SOL Reading/Writing Remediation.
Judged Technology Student Association (TSA)
conference 2009.
Sponsored the student newspaper, The Grizzly
Gazette.
Sponsored Tri-Hi-Y service organization.
Sponsored Anchor Club.
Courses Taught:
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RESEARCH
PAPERS/
PRESENTATIONS
English 9 World Literature (approx. 5 sections)
English 9 Inclusion World Literature (approx. 2 sections)
English 9 Honors World Literature (approx. 1 section)
English 10 World Literature (approx. 14 sections)
English 10 Honors American Literature (approx. 1 section)
Journalism 1Introduction to Journalism (approx. 3
sections)
Journalism 2 Newspaper (approx. 3 sections)
Journalism 3 Newspaper (approx. 3 sections)
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RESEARCH AND
MANUSCRIPTS
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A Grounded Theory of the Impact of Study Abroad on Student Learning
in Counseling-accepted to the Journal of Counselor Education and
Supervision.
Enhancing Counseling Students’ Multicultural Competency through a
Study Abroad Course-presentation presented at ACES 2013.
Study Abroad Impact on Student Learning-presentation presented at
SACES 2012.
What do Students Learn Through Short Term Study Abroad-presented
at the 2013 Winter Roundtable at Columbia University.
Using Facebook to Facilitate Class Discussion in the Blended Learning
Environment – presentation presented at the Sloan Consortium’s
Blended Learning Conference 2013.
Postsecondary Perceptions of Blended Learning Environmentspresentation presented at the Sloan Consortium’s Blended Learning
Conference 2013.
Prewriting Instruction in the Secondary Classroom- proposal submitted
to AATC 2013 (accepted, not presented).
Teaching English Grammar to ESL Students- proposal submitted to
AATC 2013 (accepted, not presented).
Music as Motivation-presentation presented at the 2013 Third Annual
Graduate Research Achievement Day (ODU).
The Effects of Cooperative Grouping Strategies and a Three-Level
Evaluation Tool on Student Soft Skills Achievement and Satisfaction
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IN PROGRESS
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AFFILIATIONS
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COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
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within a Problem-Based Instructional Model in the Soft Sciences
(Dissertation Manuscript).
A Phenomenological Analysis of Study Abroad Curriculum (research in
progress).
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 2012present
American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC) 2012-present
o Served as Reviewer for the AATC conference 2013
The Sloan Consortium 2013-present
Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) 2011-2012
American Education Research Association (AERA) 2011-present
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) &
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2011present
National Association for the Teachers of English (NATE) 2011-2012
National Council of Teachers of English Assembly for Research (NCTEAR)
2011-present
Chesapeake Reading Council (CRC) & Virginia State Reading Association
(VSRA) 2009-2012
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 2006-present
National Education Association (NEA) 2005-2014
Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) 2004-2006
Phi Mu Fraternity 2002-2006; Hospitality Chair 2003-2005
Christopher Newport University Student Government Association Senator
2003
PanHellenic Community Outreach chair 2003
Junior Achievement Worldwide volunteer through Virginia Beach Public
Schools 2010-present
Chesapeake Humane Society Bark in the Park volunteer 2010-present
Hampton Roads Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Christmas Depot volunteer
2010-present
Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team volunteer 2009-present
Chesapeake City Volksmarch volunteer 2010
Chesapeake Public Schools Dalia-Tri-Hi-Y sponsor 2007-2010
Chesapeake Public Schools Anchor Club sponsor 2006-2007
HONORS &
AWARDS
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Virginia Department of Education Teacher of Promise 2007
Awarded distinction on oral comprehensive exams in English rhetoric,
composition, education, and literature
CERTIFICATIONS
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Virginia Professional Teaching License
Passed Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test
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INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
KNOWLEDGE
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Passed Praxis II English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Passed Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
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File management with Windows and Mac platforms, including SharePoint
Office on Windows and Macintosh
o Documents and templates with MS Word
o Spreadsheets with MS Excel
o Desktop publishing with MS Publisher
o Visio
o Linear and non-linear presentations with MS PowerPoint
Presentation Software
o Camtasia Studio
o Adobe Captivate
o Articulate
o Audacity
o Screenr
Collaboration Tools
o Google Docs
o Skype
o Microsoft Live Meet
o vCOM
o Adobe Connect
o FaceTime
o Big Blue Button
o Verishow
o Vyew
Web page development
o HTML
o Dreamweaver
Photo editing
o Adobe Photoshop
o Photoshop Elements
o MS Photo Editor
Digital movie editing
o Microsoft Photo Story
o iMovie
o Quicktime
o Adobe Premier
Lab Software/Desktop Virtualization:
o NDG NETLAB+
o Cisco Packet Tracer
o National Instruments
o LabView
o MultiSim 11
o XenDesktop/Citrix
Inspiration
Podcast creation
Learning Management Systems
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o Moodle
o Blackboard
o Desire to Learn (D2L)
E-book Software
o iBooks Author
o 3D Ebook Cover Software
Interactive Whiteboards
o ActivClassroom by Promethean
o SMART's Notebook
MS Project OpenOffice.org
Various Apps (Prezi, StudyBlue, VoiceThreads, Google+, Educreations)
WizIQ
iTunes U
CampusVue
Other Web tools for:
o Publishing (blogs, microblogs, wikis, websites)
o Multimedia creation (presentations, video, podcasts)
o Mind maps
o Communication
o Collaboration
o Social networks (public and private)
o Discussion rooms
o Organization and note-taking sites
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