NANCY J. SMITH
6300 Ocean Dr., FC 221, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | 361-825-2308 | nancy.smith@tamucc.edu
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 Technology
Pepperdine University – Malibu, CA
Emphasis: Instructional Design and Leadership
Thesis: “Using Technology to Improve Professional Practice: NASA
Student Involvement Project – To Mars and Beyond”
2002
B.A. in English
1996
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”
ADDITIONAL GRADUATE COURSEWORK AND TRAINING
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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
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Gifted/Talented, Exceptional Learners, and Differentiation
Meeting the Needs of Gifted Children in the Regular Classroom
Differentiation in the Classroom
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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
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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
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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
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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Faculty nomination for AERA Mixed Methods Dissertation Award
EDLD Doctoral Student Association – President
Master Teacher Recognition – Intel Teach to the Future 10th Anniv.
Exceptional Master Teacher Award – Intel Teach to the Future
NASA Student Involvement Program Exemplary Teacher
Pepperdine OMEAT Alumni of the Year Recognition
National Science Teacher of the Year Award – nominee
Ed Tech Leaders of the Year 2002 – Semi-finalist
Palm Education Pioneer Educator
Sigma Tau Delta
2011
2009 - 2010
2010
2002 – 2005
2000 & 2003
2003
2000
2002
2001
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Qualitative Methods and Dissertation Tutor
2012-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 Bhattacharya
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
 EDLD 6384 – Qualitative Research Methods
 EDLD 6385 – Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
 Facilitate student 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
2009-present
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 Instructor
2003-2005
PBS TeacherLine, Alexandria, VA
 TECH 145 – Teaching with WebQuests
 Facilitated asynchronous on line class discussion
 Created announcements and threaded discussions using the Blackboard environment
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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 School
2003- 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/Teacher
1997-2004
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 Member
2002-2005
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 Committee
2002-2005
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
LEA – Montrose County School District – Intel Teach to the Future Program
Master Teacher/ Trainer – Intel Teach to the Future Program
2009 - 2010
2002 – 2006
2002 – 2006
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Building Technology Coordinator – Centennial Middle School
Lead Facilitator – QUEST Gifted and Talented Program
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2002 – 2005
1999 – 2004
PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
SITE Conference, Austin, TX
7th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana, IL
6th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana, IL
SITE Conference, Charleston, SC
Differentiation and Standardized Assessment
NASA Student Involvement Program at NSTA Convention, Reno, NV
Intel Teach to the Future Program “Essentials Course”
Intel Teach to the Future Program “Advance Curriculum”
Summer Technology Workshops
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners
in the Regular Classroom
March 2012
May 2011
May 2010
March 2009
February 2005
October 2003
2002 – 2006
2003 – 2006
2002 – 2006
1998 – 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 of a mixed method study: A handbook for navigating the
proposal and dissertation. 7th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. ChampaignUrbana, IL
Smith, N. (2010). A rhizomatic analysis of mobile learning’s pervasive presence among college
students. 6th International 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 http://www.editlib.org/p/31091.
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