Nancy B. Masztal

Professor
nmasztal@mail.barry.edu
305-899-4836 (toll-free 1-800-756-6000, ext. 4836)

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Philosophy, 1978, University of Miami (FL), Reading
• Master of Education, 1972, University of Miami (FL), Reading
• Bachelor of Arts, 1964, Florida State University, English, Speech

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

Barry University (Miami Shores, FL)
August 2003 – Present

• Professor, Graduate Reading Program

University of Southern Mississippi - Gulf Coast (Long Beach, MS)
August 1978 – June 30, 2003

• Professor of Curriculum and Instruction: September 2002 – June 2003
• Chair, Division of Education and Psychology: April 1991- 2002
• Professor of Curriculum and Instruction: August 1999 - September 2002
• Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Coordinator of Programs in Elementary Education on the Gulf Coast campuses: August 1978 - March 1991

Western Washington University
Summer 1977, 1978
Bellingham, WA

• Adjunct Faculty

PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Academic years 1977-1978, 1975-1976, 1970-1971, 1969-1970: Classroom teacher, staff Quinmester Instructional Management Model Elementary, Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL.

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Monograph

Smith, L., Masztal, N.B. & Poe, V., “Perception as it Relates to Reading,” chapter in Reading Research Issues, 1983.

Journals (refereed)

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., “Stimulating Thinking about Diversity through Shared Readings,” Mississippi Reading Journal, spring, 2000.

Kersh, M. & Masztal, N.B., “An Analysis of Studies of Collaboration between Universities and K-12 Schools,” The Educational Forum, spring, 1998, 62 (3), 218 -224.

Kersh, M. & Masztal, N.B., “Basic Profile of an NCTM Standards Classroom,” Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, September. 1998, 4 (4), 76-77.

Singleton, D. & Masztal, N.B., “Student Teachers' Perspectives on Their Practices Compared to Those of Their Cooperating Teachers," The Journal of the Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators, summer 1996, 5 (2), 39-46.

Masztal, N.B., "Parent Involvement through Workshops," Reading is Knowledge, Yearbook of the College Reading Association, 1991, 45-51.

Masztal, N.B., "Preparing Your Child for Reading: How To" Mississippi Reading Journal, 1988, 15, 9-13.

Masztal, N.B., "Reading Diagnosis: What the Classroom Teacher Needs to Know,” Mississippi Reading Journal, 1988, 16, 7-20.

Masztal, N.B., "Communication Climate: Faculty Development Session," Proceedings for Faculty Evaluation and Development: Lessons Learned, 1987, 22, 379-385.

Masztal, N.B., “Cybernetic Sessions: A High Involvement Teaching Technique," Reading Research and Instruction, 1986, 25 (2), 131-138.

Masztal, N.B. & Gardner, W., "Communication Climate," Management World, 1985, 14 (1), 30-31.

Masztal, N. B., "All Learners Need Wait Time,” Reading Teacher, 1985, 38 (7), 711.

Masztal, N.B. & Smith, L., "Do Teachers Really Administer IRIs?" Reading World, 1984, 24 (1), 80-83.

Smith, L., Masztal, N.B., Johns, J. & Ganschow, L., "Using Grade Level vs. Out-of-Level Reading Tests with Remedial Students," Reading Teacher, 1983, 36(6), 550-553.

Commentary:

Masztal, N.B. “Nardarius.” In J. Richards and J. Gipe (Eds), Elementary Literacy Teaching Situations: Cases and Commentaries from the Field. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1998.

Conference Proceedings

Warner, J.V., Murphy, A.C., Masztal, N.B., & Rosenblatt, A., “Building Bridges with the School, Home and Community: Literacy PRACTICUM

Experiences in an Urban Setting.” 2005 Yearbook of the College Reading Association, January 2005, (under consideration).

Masztal, N.B. & Bowles, S., “The Challenge of Mentoring in the XXI Century: A Proposal for Action,” Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference on Women in Higher Education, 2000.

Bowles, S. & Masztal, N.B., “Self-Discipline and the Non-Traditional Student,” Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference: Women in Higher Education, 1999, 7-8.

Masztal, N. B. & Singleton, D., "Use of Performance Based Assessment at the University Level," 1994 Proceedings of the Lilly Conference on College Teaching.

Singleton, D. & Masztal, N.B., "Celebrating Diversity: Enhancing Multicultural Appreciation," Proceedings of the International Congress on Challenges to Education: Balancing Unity and Diversity in a Changing World, 1994.

Singleton, D., Masztal, N.B., & Flores, A., "Combining Theory and Practice: An Innovative Program for Preservice Teachers," Proceedings for Improving University Teaching, 1993, 496-505.

Singleton, D., Masztal, N.B., & Flores, A., "The Incorporation of Effective Teaching Strategies in an Innovative Program," 1993 National Conference on the Adult Learner Proceedings, 1993, 38-40.

Eric Documents

Richards, J., Masztal, N., Bowles, S., and Callahan, T., “Infusing Diversity in Teacher Education: A Blossoming Grass Roots Movement in South Mississippi,” 1999.

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., "Are Students Acquiring the Ultimate of Field Experiences?" Paper presented at the annual meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, MS, 1995 (ERIC Reproduction Document Service No. ED 392 789).

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., "Observations & Opinions of Student Teachers While in the Field." Paper presented at the annual meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA 1994(ERIC Reproduction Document Service No. ED 383 658).

Grants

Masztal, N. B. (Project Director), “An Extended Year Program Focusing on Arts and Education.” Submitted to Coca Cola Foundation for a three year extended year program in collaboration with Pass Christian Schools, May 2002 (not funded).

Masztal, N. B.(Project Director) & Triche, P., “An Interactive Arts Park: Using Authentic Arts Playground Installations to Nurture Development of Cognition and Motor Skills in Early Childhood Education,” a grant funded by the Mississippi Arts Commission (July, 2002) for an artist-in-residence program for two, three and four year old children at The Early Childhood Center for 2002-2003.

Masztal, N. B.(Project Director) & Triche, P., “And the Beat Goes On: Facilitating Emerging Mathematics and Language through Music and Movement Experience,” a grant funded by The Mississippi Arts Commission (August, 2001) for an artist-in-residence program for two, three and four year old children at The Early Childhood Center for 2001-2002.

Masztal, N. B. & Alexander, P. (Co- Principal Investigators), “A Collaboration for The Arts and Education: The National Dance Institute (NDI) at USM,” a grant funded July 2001 by The Knight Foundation for $69,500 for three years of support for a “Summer Dance Residency for Middle Grades Students” and the accompanying graduate course “Maximizing Performance: A Seminar on Effective Teaching” on the Gulf Coast.

Masztal, N. B. (Project Director) & Triche, P., “Linking Visual Arts, Music, and Movement to Emerging Mathematics and Literacy through Diverse Cultures,” a grant funded by The Mississippi Arts Commission (August 2000), to support an artist-in-residence program at The Early Childhood Center for 2000-2001.

Masztal, N. B. (Project Director) & Triche, P., “Linking the Visual Arts to Literacy and Mathematics in Early Childhood Education,” a grant funded by The Mississippi Arts Commission (March 1999), to support an artist in residence program at The Early Childhood Center for 1999-2000.

Masztal, N. B. & Alexander, P., (Co-Principal Investigators) “National Dance Institute (NDI) Residency,” The National Endowment of the Arts. A $10,000 grant in support of NDI’s summer residency program in dance for middle grades children held in Hattiesburg and on the Gulf Coast (1999). The summer residency for children is an integral part of a course for teacher educators of all disciplines and grade levels on “Maximizing Performance: A Seminar on Effective Teaching.”

Masztal, N.B. (Project Director) & Triche, P., “Linking the Visual Arts to Early Education,” a grant funded by The Mississippi Arts Commission (July 1998), for an artist- in- residence program, Early Childhood Center 98 -99.

Masztal, N.B. (Project Director) & Scott, J., “Implementation of the NCTM STANDARDS: The transition years.” A transition grant for $100,000 for two years. Submitted to the Knight Foundation, September 1997. Funded March 1998.

Masztal, N.B. (Project Director), & others, “A USM - Biloxi Collaboration: Implementing the NCTM STANDARDS.” A Knight Foundation grant for $250,000. Funded January 1994 for three years.

Masztal, N.B., Summer Institute for Elementary and Secondary Teachers of Bilingual Students. A State Department of Education grant for $15,000, Jackson, Mississippi, summer 1986.

Newsletters and Reports

Masztal, N. B. submission of final grant report to the John and James Knight Foundation re “A Collaboration for the Arts and Education: The National Dance Institute (NDI) at USM,” July 2004.

Masztal, N. B. submission to Collaborating to Learn: More Lessons from School–College Partnerships in the Excellence in Education Program, a Knight Foundation publication, November 1999.

MasztMasztal, N.B., Knight Foundation Annual (Dec) and Interim (Oct) Reports for the USM - Biloxi Collaboration, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998.

Masztal, N.B., Editor, the Knight-line, a publication of “The USM-Biloxi Collaboration,” fall 1995-1997.

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., Co-editors, The Knight- Line, a publication of “The USM-Biloxi Collaboration,” spring 1995.

Masztal, N.B., “Report on Group Study Exchange Team’s Visit to India,” submitted to Rotary District 6840, 1994.

Masztal, N.B., “Early Childhood and Reading,” Reading Today, a bimonthly publication of International Reading Association, Newark, NJ, 1986-1987, 4, (3), 17.

Masztal, N.B., Mississippi Reading Association (MRA) Newsletter Editor, 1985-1987.

Masztal, N.B., "Easy Ways to Help Kids Learn to Love Reading," The Sun Herald, Knight-Ridder News Publications, 1989, E-9.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

National/International Refereed Conferences

Masztal, N. B., Murphy, A., Warner, J. V., Rosenblatt, A., Haid, L., & Marasco, J., “Teaching Literacy in an Urban Setting: Challenges and Successes,” proposal submitted to College Reading Association, November 2005 conference, Savannah, GA.

Warner, JV., Rosenblatt, A., Murphy, A., & Masztal, N.B. “Building Bridges with the School, Home and Community: Literacy PRACTICUM Experiences in an Urban Setting.” College Reading Association, Delray Beach, FL., October 2004.

Walker, S. & Masztal, N. B. “The Master Teaching Mentoring Project at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast.” The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference, Washington D.C., 2001.

Masztal, N.B. “Educational Issues Faced by Practitioners That Influence Their Practices,” part of Talking to Learn: Widening Our Learning Circle about Language and Literacy, a round table chaired by Janet Richards, IRA World Congress, New Zealand, July 2000.

Masztal, N. B. & Bowles, S., “The Challenge of Mentoring in the XXI Century: A Proposal for Action.” 13th Annual International Conference: Women in Higher Education, January 2000.

Richards, J., Masztal, N., Bowles, S., & Callahan, T. “Infusing Diversity in Teacher Education: A Blossoming Grass Roots Movement in South Mississippi,” presented by Janet Richards as part of symposium, “A Conversation on Multicultural Literacy in Teacher Preparation: What, When, and How?” chaired by Peter J. Fisher, National Reading Conference, December 1999.

Bowles, S., & Masztal, N. B., “Self-Discipline and the Non-Traditional Student.” 12th Annual International Conference: Women in Higher Education, January 1999.

Masztal, N.B., Scott, J. & Thrash, J., “Linking Curriculum Development with National Standards in a K-16 Partnership.” American Association of Higher Education, Washington, DC, November 1998.

Singleton, D. & Masztal, N.B., “Modeling Inclusive Instructional Strategies at the University Level,” National Association of Multicultural Education, Albuquerque, NM, October 1997.

Singleton, D. Masztal, N.B. " Multiple Approaches to Multiple Perspectives: There is More Than One Way," National Association of Multicultural Education, St Paul, MN, November 1996.

Masztal, N.B., Kersh, M., Scott, J., & Thrash, J., “A University Public School Collaboration to Implement National Standards," AAHE National Conference on School/College Collaboration, Washington, D.C., November 1996.

Masztal, N.B., "Using Literature as a Medium for Developing Cultural Awareness," College Reading Association, Charleston, SC, November 1996.

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., "A Literary Approach to the Appreciation of Diversity," 41st Annual Convention of International Reading Association, New Orleans, May 1996.

Singleton, D., & Masztal, N.B., "Preparing Teachers to Walk Within, Between and Among Our Multicultures," Association of Teacher Educators, 76th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, February 1996.

Masztal, N.B., Callahan, T., & Singleton, D., “Diversity in the Classroom: Are We Prepared?” AACTE 48th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Ill, February 1996.

Richards, J., Schnur, J., Masztal, N.B., Wimpelberg, R., Gipe, J., Moore, R., & Joyner, R., "Two Different Multicultural Field Contexts for Preservice Teachers: Miseducative or Helpful?" AACTE 48th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Ill, February 1996.

Masztal, N.B., "Strategies Which Actively Involve Parents in Workshops," College Reading Association, Clearwater, FL, November 1995.

Richards, J., Gipe, N., Masztal, N.B., & Moore, R., "A Comprehensive Collaboration: Empowering Parents and Teachers as Equal Partners in a University K - 12 Project," College Reading Association, Clearwater, Fl, November 1995.

Scott, J., Masztal, N.B., Thrash, J., Kersh, M.., Caillavet, S., & Killebrew, M., " Keeping the Spark Alive: Implementing the NCTM Standards -- Year 2," AAHE 6th National Conference on School/College Collaboration, Washington, D.C., October 1995.

Richards, J., Masztal, N.B. & Gipe, J., "Teaching Reading with Children's Literature: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students Respond to Culturally Diverse Story Characters," College Reading Association, New Orleans, LA, November 1994.

Scott, J., Thrash, J. & Masztal, N.B., "Implementing the NCTM Standards: Our First Year," American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) 5th National Conference on School/College Collaboration, Washington, D.C., November 1994.

Singleton, D. & Masztal, N.B., "An Innovative Program for Preservice Teachers," International Conference of the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL), New Orleans, LA, November 1993.

Singleton, D. & Masztal, N.B., "Combining Theory and Practice: An Innovative Program for Preservice Teachers," Eighteenth International Conference on Improving University Teaching, Schwabisch Gmund, Germany. Presented under the auspices of University of Maryland, University College, July 1993.

Richards, J.C., Anderson, L., Masztal, N.B., Moe, E., & Gipe, J., "Innovative Strategies and Techniques for Enhancing Children's Understanding of Story Characters," International Reading Association, San Antonio, TX, April 1993.

Masztal, N.B., "Parent Involvement in Elementary Education," Sixteenth Southeast International Reading Association Regional Conference, New Orleans, LA, December 1992.

Richards, J.C., Gipe, J., Masztal, N.B., Moe, A., & Moe, E., "Innovative Strategies for Promoting Integrated Language Learning in Early Literacy Programs," International Reading Association, Orlando, FL, May 1992.

Masztal, N.B., "Parental Involvement as an Enhancement to Classroom Instruction," Fifteenth Southeast International Reading Association Regional Conference, Winston Salem, NC, November 1991.

Masztal, N.B., “Developing and Nurturing a Love of Reading with Adults," College Reading Association Conference, Washington, D. C., November 1991.

Masztal, N.B., "Focusing on Parents: Involving Parents at Home and at School," College Reading Association, Nashville, TN, November 1990.

Masztal, N.B., "Update on Literacy Efforts: Approaches to Teaching Adults Reading, " College Reading Association, St. Louis, MO, November 1989.

Masztal, N.B., "Current Trends in Testing for Reading Difficulties, College Reading Association, Atlanta, GA, October 1988.

Masztal, N.B., "Reading Diagnosis for the Classroom Teacher--a Practicum," College Reading Association, Baltimore, MD. October 1987.

Masztal, N.B., "Communication Climate: Faculty Development Session," Conference on Faculty Evaluation and Development: Lessons Learned, Kansas City, MO, April 1986.

Masztal, N.B., "Tips for the Entrepreneur: How to Run Your Own Reading Clinic,” College Reading Association, Pittsburgh, PN, October 1985.

Masztal, N.B., " High Involvement Teaching Techniques: Application to Developmental Programs, Teacher Education Programs and Clinical Settings,” College Reading Association, Washington, D. C., October 1984.

Masztal, N.B., "Using Group Processing Techniques in Education," College Reading Association, Atlanta, GA, October 1983.

Masztal, N.B., “The Utility of the Informal Reading Inventory," International Reading Association, Anaheim, CA, May 1983.

Holloway, J., Masztal, N.B. & Ozerden., H., "Faculty Research Productivity on Branch Campuses," research presented by J. Holloway at National Invitational Conference of Regional Campus Administrators, State College, Pennsylvania, Spring 1983.

Johns, J., Masztal, N.B., Rakes, T. & Smith, L., "Perspectives on Individual Evaluation, Selection, Scoring and Subscribing," College Reading Association, Louisville, KY, October 1981.

State Refereed Conferences

Masztal, N.B., Murphy, A., Warner, J., Haid, L., & Marasco, J., “ Reading Professionals in an Urban Setting Identify Challenges and Successes,” proposal submitted to Florida Reading Conference, October 2005 conference, Orlando, FL.

Masztal, N. B., “Creative Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary,” Mississippi Reading Conference, Biloxi, MS, December 2004.

Masztal, N. B., “Teachers Collaborating with Parents and Caregivers to Nurture Early Literacy,” Mississippi Reading Conference, Biloxi, MS, December 2004.

Murphy, A., Masztal, N.B. “Vocabulary Strategies that Work,” Florida Reading Conference, Orlando, FL, October 2004.

Richards, J., Anderson, N., Masztal, N.B., Williams, N., “Strategies to Empower K-3 Readers,” Florida Reading Conference, Orlando, FL, October 2003.

Masztal, N.B., "Parent Empowerment Strategies," Mississippi Reading Association Conference, Biloxi, MS, November 1992.

Masztal, N.B., "Reading and Writing with Children's Literature," Mississippi Reading Association Conference, Biloxi, MS, December 1991.

Masztal, N.B., "Literacy Demands Parental Involvement," Florida Reading Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, October 1989.

Masztal, N.B., "School Dropouts-Adult Illiterates: Prevention Begins with Preschoolers,” Mississippi Reading Association Conference, Biloxi, MS, December 1988.

Masztal, N.B., "Teaching a Reading Lesson: How To," Mississippi Reading Association, Biloxi, MS, January 1987.

Masztal, N.B., "Effective Teachers of Reading," Mississippi Reading Association, Biloxi, MS, January 1986.

Masztal, N.B., "Climate in the Classroom," Mississippi Reading Association, Biloxi, MS, January 1986.

Masztal, N.B., " Listening, the Receptive Art," Mississippi Association for Children under Six, Jackson, MS, October 1985.

Masztal, N.B., "Teaching Children with Reading Difficulties," Mississippi Reading Association, Biloxi, MS, January 1984.

Smith, L. & Masztal, N.B., "Using Concepts of the IRI on a Daily Basis," Mississippi Reading Association, Biloxi, MS, January 1982.

Regional Refereed Conferences

Kersh, M. & Masztal, N.B., “An Analysis of Content Delivery Systems Using Speaking Voice, Speaking Voice with Repetition, Chanting Voice, and Singing Voice,” a dissertation by Karen R. Foster, MidSouth Educational Research Association, Pt Clear, AL, November 1999.

Kersh, M. & Masztal, N.B., “An Analysis of Studies of Collaboration between Universities and K-12 Schools,” MidSouth Educational Research Association, Memphis, TN, November 1997. Presented by M. Kersh.

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., “Are Students Acquiring the Ultimate of Field Experiences?" Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, MS, November 1995.

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., "Observations & Opinions of Student Teachers While in the Field," Mid-South Educational Research Association, Nashville, TN, November 1994.

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., "Use of Performance Based Assessment at the University Level," Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Oxford, OH, November 1994.

Bowles, S.J., Callahan, T.R., & Masztal, N.B., "Preparing Preservice Teachers to Work with Students who are Culturally Diverse," Mid-South Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, November 1993.

Masztal, N.B. & Singleton, D., "The Incorporation of Effective Teaching Strategies in an Innovative Program for Preservice Teachers," Mid-South Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, November 1993.

Masztal, N.B., “Creating a Positive Communication Climate," Mid-South Management Conference, Biloxi, MS, January 1984.

Masztal, N.B., "Parents and Teachers: Partners in Developing Readiness for Reading," Southern Association for Children Under Six, Biloxi, MS, 1981.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

International:

Masztal, N.B., "Impressions of India," Rotary International District Conference, Coimbitore, India, 1994.

Masztal, N.B., "Practices in the Teaching of Reading in the United States,” delivered at a K - 3 school to teachers and invited Headmasters of schools in Coimbitore, India, January 1994.

Masztal, N.B. & Rotary Group Study Exchange(GSE) Team Members, "Getting to Know You and other issues," at a convocation with students at St. Joseph's College, Calicut, India, January 1994.

Masztal, N.B., Meeting with Dr. Ramekrishnan and other university faculty, University of Calicut re: university in the US & India, January 1994.

Masztal, N.B. & GSE Team Members, "What's It Like to Live in America?" at a convocation with college students at Cochin, India.

Masztal, N.B. "Living and Working on the Mississippi Gulf Coast," a planned slide presentation for Indian Rotarians and their families in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in southern India. The presentation was a portion of the Group Study Exchange Team presentation delivered to ten communities in India.

Masztal, N.B., "Reflections on the Mission: International Peace and Understanding. How do I View India and the Mission?" Southeast Regional Conference of Rotary International, New Orleans, LA, May 1994.

Professional

Consultant, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2003-2004, Miami, FL.

Co-Chair, Local Arrangements Committee, MidSouth Educational Research Association’s 2003 Conference, Biloxi, MS.

Consultant, Pass Christian Schools, “Reading Excellence Project,” 2001-2003.

Judge, Hancock County & Harrison County “Reading Fairs,” spring 2001- 2003.

Publicity Chair, “Math Doesn’t Bug Us in Biloxi,” Family Math sessions for Biloxi elementary school parents and children, October 1999. Part of “The Transition Years: Implementing the NCTM Standards,” a Knight Foundation sponsored project.

Publicity Chair, “Knight Fever,” a dissemination workshop for “The Transition Years: Implementing the NCTM Standards,” May 1999, a Knight Foundation sponsored project.

Planning Committee, 1999 Learning Fair for Gulf Coast teachers sponsored by South Mississippi Writing Project and USM Gulf Coast.

Panel Member, “Technology Roundtable,” Learning Fair sponsored by South Mississippi Writing Project and USM Gulf Coast, February 1998.

Invited Speaker, “Shared Reading in the Teacher Education Classroom,” National University, San Jose, CA, October 1997.

Editorial Board, Reading Research and Instruction, the refereed journal of College Reading Association, 1997-present.

Proposal Reviewer, College Reading Association Annual Conference, Charleston, SC, November 1996.

Facilitator, Team Leader "Buddy Day" during two week Team leader meeting for USM - Biloxi Collaboration, Bilox, MS, June 1996.

Facilitator with other project staff, monthly Team Leader workshops associated with USM - Biloxi Collaboration, Biloxi, MS, 1994-1997.

Presenter, "The Love of Reading: What Parents Can Do," the Division of Education and Psychology's annual conference, It Takes a Whole Village to Raise a Child, April 1996.

Co-director, The Division of Education and Psychology's annual conferences on "Literacy" and "Family Literacy," USM Gulf Coast, 1994, 1995.

Invited Presenter, The A. B. Herr Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Reading, College Reading Association, Clearwater, FL, November 1995.

"Parent Awareness: An Integral Part of Educating Children," presented to Teacher Team Leaders of USM - Biloxi Collaboration, Biloxi, MS, June 1995.

"The USM - Biloxi Collaboration : Goals, Timelines and Plans," presented at training sessions for Team Leaders, USM - Biloxi Collaboration, Biloxi, MS, July 1994.

Proposal Reviewer for Mid-South Educational Research Association, 1994.

Project Director, "A USM - Biloxi Collaboration: Implementing the NCTM Standards," 1994 - 1997.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACs), Chair of Visiting Committee, Quarles Elementary School, Long Beach, MS, 1992-1993; Pascagoula School District, Pascagoula, MS, 1991-1992.

Community Leader's Briefing on Education, invited participant, sponsored by The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1988-1989.

College Reading Association, Program Committee, 1986-1989.

College Reading Association, Teacher Education Committee Member and participant in Research project re: teacher certification standards in the United States, 1983-1984.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACs), visiting team member for coastal schools: Coast Episcopal High School and Elementary School, 1989-90; St. Martin East, 1982-1983; East Elementary School, 1981-1982; Dukate Elementary, 1979-1980.

Mississippi Reading Association (MRA), Newsletter Editor, 1985-1987.

Mississippi Reading Association (MRA), Editorial Board for Mississippi Reading Journal, 1983-1987.

"Modern Concepts in Reading Skill Development”, intensive course for New Orleans Teachers, New Orleans, LA, 1980-1981.

"Readability vs. Suitability", staff development for St. Tammany Parish Teachers, Mandeville, LA, 1980-1981.

University

Climate for Success Committee, “Celebrate what’s Right with ADSOE,” faculty activity at January ADSOE faculty meeting, Barry University, 2005.

Carioni, A., & Masztal, N. B. “Lessons We Learned,” New Faculty Orientation for ADSOE, Barry University, August 2004.

Member, Faculty Senate Strategic Planning University Committee, Barry University, 2004-2005.

Member, Climate for Success Committee, Adrian Dominican School of Education, Barry University, 2004-2005.

Member, doctoral committee for doctoral candidate Peggy McCullough, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004-2005.

Member, Celebration of the Young Child Committee, Adrian Dominican School of Education, Barry University, 2004-2005.

Co-chair, Search Committee, Barry University, Graduate Reading Program, 2003- 2004.

Member, doctoral committee for Paula W. Triche, December 2004 graduation, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004-2005.

Member, doctoral committees for Donald Keith, December 2003 graduation & Mary Z. Gobert, May 2004 graduation, University of Southern Mississippi, 2003-2004.

Member, Homecoming Committee, Barry University, 2003-2004

Chair, USM - MGCCC (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) Articulation Committee, 1998 - 1999.

Member, University of Southern Mississippi Doctoral Committees, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005.

University Supervisor, Gulf Coast Master Teacher Mentoring Program, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002.

Member Advisory Committee, Gulf Coast Master Teacher Mentoring Project, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002.

Member, USM Sabbatical Committee, 1998.

Presenter, “Back to School Report,” USM Gulf Coast’s part in IHL’s statewide Interactive Video Network meeting of all state universities, August 1998.

Member, College of Education and Psychology Search Committee for College Dean, 1997 to June 1998.

Member, Professional Education Council subcommittee on Appeals, Retention and Recruitment of Teacher Education students, 1997 to present.

Member, NCATE Oversite Committee and Standard I Committee 1997.

Organizer & Facilitator, Teach Mississippi, USM Gulf Coast, spring 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997.

Supervisor, overall operation of The USM Gulf Coast Early Childhood Center, 1996 to 2002.

Member, Planning Team for the USM Gulf Coast Early Childhood Center. Fall of 1996, admitted 3 & 4 year olds; fall 1997, 2 year olds.

Invited Member, Public Education Forum of Mississippi, Task Force on Education Pipeline, Jackson, MS, 1996.

Member, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Committee for fall 1998, and 1996 visits.

Member, USM Presidential Search Campus Advisory Committee, 1996.

Member, Gulf Coast Commencement Committee, 2000-1999, 1998-1999, 1997-1998, 1996-1997.

Member, Gulf Coast Advanced Education Center Committee, 1996-1997.

Member, Research Environment Evaluation Committee, Special Committee of Faculty Senate, spring 1997.

Member, USM Faculty Senate, 1993-1996.

Member, Faculty Senate Committees: Faculty Development Committee, 1995-1996; Rules & Bylaws Committee, 1994-1995; HEADWAE Committee, Gulf Coast representative, 1995.

Facilitator, Professional Development Seminar, fall and spring 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997.

Member, College Council, the Education and Psychology Dean’s Council, 1990 to 2002.

Member, Marketing Committee, Gulf Coast, 1994-1997.

Member, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, University Self-Study Committee, 1993-1994, & 1983-1984.

Member, Teacher Education Council, 1988-1995.

Member, University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast & Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Articulation Committee, 1991-present.

Member, Search Committees: for Elementary Education Faculty, Psychology Faculty, 1992-1993.

Member, Task Force on Recruitment, Gulf Coast, 1992-1993.

Co-director & Presenter, Intensive Courses: "Learning Resources in Early Childhood Education” and "Learning Resources in Upper Elementary Education," USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS 1987-1993.

Member, Teacher Education, Basic Core Committee, 1991-1992.

Member, USM Gulf Coast Administrative Council, 1991-2002.

Co-facilitator, University Activities Council Workshop USM Gulf Coast Campus, Long Beach, MS 1990-1991.

USM Gulf Coast Review Committee, 1990-1991.

Chair, Committee on Students, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 1989-1991.

Member, Academic Policies Committee, 1988-1990.

Co-facilitator, "Interpersonal Styles," Association of Office Personnel (AOP) Spring Workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1989-1990.

Co-facilitator, USM Gulf Coast faculty workshop on "Organizational Structure of the Regional Campus,” USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1989-1990.

Member, USM Gulf Coast Site Based Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1988-1990.

Co-facilitator,"Interpersonal Styles," MASFAA Student Financial Aid and Scholarship Association Training Session, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1988-1989.

Member, Search Committee for Secondary Education Coordinator, USM Gulf Coast, 1988-1989.

Member, Cox Library Faculty Advisory Committee, USM Gulf Coast, 1987-1989.

Member, Grade Review Council, 1987-1989.

Member, University Research Council & Subcommittees on Faculty Research Development, Research Development Grants, 1986-1989.

Chair, Select Committee on Reorganization for USM Gulf Coast, 1986-1987.

Director, Summer Institute for Elementary and Secondary Teachers of Bilingual Students, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1985-1986.

Facilitator, University of Southern Mississippi Associated Student Body and University Activities Council Workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1986-1987.

Facilitator,"Communication Climate," faculty development session for the School of Nursing, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1983-1984.

Facilitator, "Experiential Teaching and Learning," faculty development session, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1983-1984.

Facilitator, "Leadership Workshop," faculty development session, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1983-1984.

Facilitator, "Basic Communication Skills," faculty development workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1982-1983.

Facilitator,"Leadership Workshop," University of Southern Mississippi student government leaders, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1982-1983.

Co-facilitator,"Time Management," Gulf Coast Association of Office Personnel (AOP), USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1982-1983.

Facilitator, "Basic Communication Skills," faculty development workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1981-1982.

Member, Research and Publications Committee, USM Gulf Coast, 1978-1979.

Local Community/Civic

Member, Board of Directors for the Child Care Center, S Miami, FL., 2004-2005.

Invited Guest, WLOX television for the “National Dance Institute (NDI) Summer Dance Residency for Middle Grades Children” and the accompanying “Maximizing Performance” course for graduate students 2002.

Invited Guest, WLOX television for education segment on “Reading Difficulties” 2000.

Invited Guest, WLOX television for National Dance Institute, Gulf Coast program March 2000.

Invited Guest, Education Segment, Kay Bankston, WVMI radio for National Dance Institute, Gulf Coast program, March 2000.

Member, Planning Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 1999-2000.

Representative, School-to-Careers, Harrison County Schools, Long Beach Schools, Bay-Waveland Schools, Hancock County Schools, 1999-2000.

Volunteer Reader, USM-GC Friendship Reader program, Harper McCaughn Elementary, Long Beach, MS, 1999-2000.

Invited Guest, Education Segment, Kay Bankston, WVMI radio, “Math Doesn’t Bug Us in Biloxi,” Family Math sessions for Biloxi elementary school parents and children, Part of “The Transition Years: Implementing the NCTM Standards,” a Knight Foundation sponsored project, October 1999.

Invited Guest, “Summer Dance Residency for Middle Grades Students” on Early News, WLOX television, June 1999.

Consultant, Hancock County North Central Elementary School. Focus on reading improvement, 1998-1999 school year.

Invited Guest, “Encouraging Children to Read,” for Mid Day News, WLOX television, March 1997.

Invited Guest, “A Parent's Role in Education," for Early News, WLOX television station, August 1996.

Planning Committee, Lynn Meadows’ Discovery Center Spring Festival, Gulfport, MS, May 1996.

Representative, Division of Education & Psychology, USM Gulf Coast Town Meeting, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1996.

Stage Manager, "A Rose in the Moon,", Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 1995.

Member, Interdisciplinary Team for School Improvement, Gaston Point Elementary School, Gulfport, MS, 1995-1996.

"Children's Literature: A Natural Medium for Teaching Literacy Skills," Moss Point School District Staff Development, K - 3 teachers, Moss Point, MS, August 1995.

Participant, Salute to Business and Industry on Gulf Coast, 1993 - 1996.

Participant, Salute to the Military on Gulf Coast, 1993 - 1999.

"Impressions of India," a twenty minute address delivered to ten Rotary Clubs on Mississippi Gulf Coast, 1994.

Annual Report to the Advisory Council (community leaders) of the USM - Biloxi Collaboration, 1994, 1995, 1996 & 1997.

"An Overview of The USM - Biloxi Collaboration: Implementing the NCTM Standards, " with Dr. Jan Scott and Dr. Joe Thrash, Biloxi City Council PTA, September 1994.

Meeting with Biloxi School Board re: Knight Foundation project with Dr. Jan Scott and Dr. Joe Thrash, August 1994.

"Suggestions for Parents on How to Provide Support at Study Time," Bay Catholic Elementary, Bay St. Louis, MS, October 1994.

"A Parents Role in Reading," North Bay Elementary Chapter One Parent Meeting, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1993 - 1994.

Parent Advisory Council, Long Beach School District, Long Beach, MS, 1993.

Invited Speaker, Central Elementary School Library Awards, March, 1993.

"Parents, Children and Teachers: A Team Approach to Reading Instruction at North Bay Elementary," North Bay Elementary Chapter One Parent Meeting, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1993-1994.

Consultant, North Bay Elementary School Re: Meeting the Literacy Needs of Chapter One Students. Held individual sessions with children, parents and teachers, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1993-1994.

"Tips for Parents: Ways to Encourage Your Children to Read," Harper- McCaughan Parent Teacher Association Fall Meeting, Long Beach, MS, 1992-1993.

"Reading and Writing with Children's Literature," Ft. Maurepas Reading Council Annual Summer Reading Workshop, Ocean Springs, MS, 1991-1992.

"Children and Learning: How Parents Can Help," Bay Middle School Parent Meeting, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1989-1990.

"Study Skills: Parents Can Help," Long Beach School District Parent Meeting, Long Beach, MS, 1989-1990.

"Children and Learning,” Bay St. Louis Chapter One Parent Meeting, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1989-1990.

"Those Who Cannot Read", Orange Grove, Kiwanis, Luncheon Speaker, Gulfport, MS, 1989-1990.

"Illiteracy and Children at Risk," Long Beach Rotary, Breakfast Speaker, Long Beach, MS, 1989-1990.

"Easy Ways to Help Kids Love and Learn to Read," McBride Library, Keesler Air Force Base Community Meeting, Biloxi, MS, 1989-1990.

"Personality Types" and "How to Confront Constructively," staff development sessions for Coastal Training Institute, Pascagoula, MS 1989-1990.

"Adult Illiterates: Who are They and How do We Teach Them?" Adult Literacy Partners in Service (ALPS), luncheon speaker, Biloxi, MS, 1988-1989.

"Communication Skills," staff development session for Coastal Training Institute, Gulfport, MS, 1988-1989.

"Stress Management & Women," Gulfport Yacht Club Women's Association, luncheon speaker, Gulfport, MS, 1987-1988.

"Time Management," staff development for Jackson County Secondary Teachers, Vancleave, MS, 1986-1987.

"Time Management," Harrison County School District (1,000 teachers), Biloxi, MS, 1986-1987.

"Basic Communication Skills," Gulf Coast Mental Health Association, Co-facilitator, Gulfport, MS, 1986-1987.

"Hints on How to Publish," First Annual Gulf Coast Research Day, School of Nursing, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1986-1987.

Staff Training (communication skills, customer service), Coast Electric Power Association, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1985-1986.

"Time Management," Jackson County School Administrators, Vancleave, MS, 1985-1986.

"Developing a Nation of Readers,” Annual Gulf Coast Reading Conference, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1985-1986.

Director, Aerospace Education Workshop, National Space & Technology Lab, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1981-1985.

"Working Effectively with the Classroom Teacher," staff development for Chapter One teachers, Gulfport City Schools, Gulfport, MS, 1984-1985.

"Listening and Reading--the Receptive Arts," Annual Gulf Coast Reading Conference, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1984-1985.

Facilitator, "Developing Personal Power," faculty development session, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1984-1985.

Facilitator, "Motivation Workshop," faculty development session, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1984-1985.

"Effective Diagnosis - Development of an IRI," and "Assessment and Development of Language Skills," staff development for Chapter One teachers, Gulfport City Schools, Gulfport, MS, 1984-1985.

"A Potpourri of Reading Activities," Annual Gulf Coast Reading Conference, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1983-1984.

Facilitator,"Time Management Techniques," Gulf Coast Mental Health, Gulfport, MS, 1983-1984.

"Readability," Annual Gulf Coast Reading Conference, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1982-1983.

"Reading with Students in the Content Area," staff development Hancock High School, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1982-1983.

“Parents, Children and Reading," a parent workshop for the Gulf Coast Community, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1982-1983.

"Diagnosis in the Classroom," staff development for Title I teachers, Gulfport City Schools, Gulfport, MS, 1981-1982.

"Content Area Reading and Study Skills," for Harrison County Administrators & Teachers, Gulfport, MS, 1981-1982.

“Polishing Reading Techniques for the Business World,” training for employees of Mississippi Power Company, Gulfport, MS, 1980-1981.

"Improving Rate of Reading," training for employees of National Space & Technology Lab, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1980-1981.

"Reading is Fun," Title I Christmas Program for parents and children, Gulfport City Schools, Gulfport, MS, 1980-1981.

"Planning Reading Centers for Young Children," for Early Childhood Workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1980-1981.

"Teachers in the Elementary Classrooms --," guest speaker at Jeff Davis Community College, Biloxi, MS, 1980-1981.

"Parents and Children: Partners in Reading," St. Thomas Parent Teacher Association, St. Thomas Elementary School, Long Beach, MS, 1979-1980.

Intensive Course on The Teaching of Reading for Vancleave, St. Martin and East Central Teachers, Van Cleave, MS, 1979-1980.

Reading Improvement Course for National Space & Technology Lab employees, Bay St. Louis, MS, 1979-1980.

"Readiness for Reading," Annual Gulf Coast Reading Conference, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1978-80.

Co-director & presenter, "The Slow Learner--Suggestions for Teaching," for Educating Handicapped Children Workshop, Biloxi City Schools, Biloxi, MS, 1978-1979.

Co-director and presenter, "Readability vs. Suitability," for Holt, Reinhart Basic Reading System Institute, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1978-1979.

"Suggestions and Activities for Parents and Teachers in the Area of Reading," for Title I Parents and Teachers, Gulfport City Schools, Gulfport, MS, 1978-1979.

"Quick and Dirty Instruments to be Used by the Classroom Teacher," Ft. Maurepas Reading Council, Ocean Springs, MS, 1978-1979.

TEACHING

Graduate Classes in Literacy at Barry University

• Foundations of Reading Instruction – EDU 567
• Diagnosis of Reading Problems – EDU 584
• Practicum in Reading – EDU 717
• Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation – EDU 716 (fall 2005)

University of Southern Mississippi

“Maximizing Performance: A Seminar on Effective Teaching” (Summer 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998). “Process Pedagogy,”(Summer 1997) collaborative efforts between The College of Education and Psychology, The Division of Education and Psychology, and The College of the Arts and The National Dance Institute of New York City under the direction of Jacques d’Amboise - CIE/S 792, SPE 792, CIE 492

Undergraduate Classes in Reading/Literacy: at University of Southern MS

• Literacy I Theoretical Foundations - CIR 309
• Literacy II Pedagogical Practices - CIR 407
• Literacy III Assessment - CIR 412
• Research and Pedagogy in Content Literacy - CIR 310

Graduate Classes in Reading/Literacy: at University of Southern MS

• Modern Concepts in Reading Skill Development - CIR 705
• Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disability for the Classroom Teacher - CIR 713
• Reading in the Elementary School - CIR 729
• Practicum in Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disability for the Classroom Teacher - CIR 733

ADVISEMENT

2003 to present: Graduate students in the Graduate Reading Program, Barry University; reading cohorts at Barry South; and reading cohorts in Ft. Myers (coordinating with Dr. Elsa Corral)

1991 to 2003: Graduate students at the University of Southern Mississippi in Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education or Reading; served on doctoral committees in Hattiesburg; in the absence of faculty advisors during the summer advise any degree seeking students in the Division; advised new students who were “undecided”

1978 to 1991: Undergraduate students in elementary education; Graduate students in Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education or Reading

SPECIALIZED STUDIES

"Academic Chairpersons: Approaches to Accountability," 13th Annual Conference, sponsored by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State. Held in Orlando, FL, February 1996.

"Meeting for Excellence in Education," sponsored by the Knight Foundation for Project Representatives at The American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) National Conference on School/College Collaboration, Washington, D.C., 1994, 1995, 1996. 1998, 1999.

Word Perfect, Gulfport Schools Continuing Education Program, 1993.

"Multicultural Forum," teleconference at USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1992-1993.

"Working Women: Leadership for the 90's," Teleconference at USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1992-1993.

"How to Handle People with Tact and Skill," Career Track, Biloxi, MS, 1992-1993.

"Parents as Teachers" Training sponsored by Gulfport Schools, Biloxi, MS, 1991-1992.

Coursework in business: Accounting (604), Economics (604), Management (360), Marketing (300), Business Law (311), USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1985-1987.

Training Sessions for University Trainers, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1983-1984.

Spanish Language Study, APEC Institute, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Summer 1983.

Human Relations Class, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1982-1983.

TRS 80 Orientation and STAT Packages Workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1982-1983.

Basic Communication Skills Workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1980-1981.

Writing for Publication, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1980-1081.

Small Group Techniques Workshop, USM Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MS, 1979 - 1980.

Interdisciplinary Seminar on Linguistics and Reading (3 weeks), University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, summer, 1974.

HONORS

Nominated for the Governor’s 2003 Award for the Arts, September 2002.

Participant, Leadership Gulf Coast, Class of 2001-2002.

Recognized by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for outstanding achievements, January 2000.

Recognized by The University of Southern Mississippi for selection as The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, 1999 Professor of the Year, State of Mississippi, November 1999.

Recognized by WLOX television as “Person of the Week,” November 1999.

Recognized as Mississippi Professor of the Year for 1999 by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), October 1999.

One of four professionals selected from MS and LA to be a member of a Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team to India. Sponsored by Rotary Foundation, January and February 1994.

Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Southern Mississippi, 1985-1986.

University Trainer, one of twenty select faculty and staff who provided faculty and staff development workshops, 1981-1985.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• College Reading Association
• International Reading Association
• Mid - South Educational Research Association
• Florida Reading Association
• Dade Reading Council
• Mississippi Reading Association