VITA Dr. Dana Michelle Smith, Associate Professor. Ed. D. Oklahoma State University-1999 Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education Emphasis)

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1 VITA Dr. Dana Michelle Smith, Associate Professor 1. Academic Degrees Ed. D. Oklahoma State University-1999 Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education Emphasis) M. S. Southwestern Oklahoma State University-1993 Psychometry B. S. Cameron University-1992 Elementary Education Certificates held: Elementary Education, School Psychometrist 2. Professional Experience 2006-present Chair of the Department of Education, Cameron University 2005-present-Associate Professor Department of Education, Cameron University, Lawton, OK (professor of mathematics and science methods courses, supervision of student teachers, university member serving on residency committees, service on several university and departmental committees, coordinator of summer camps for elementary students and professional development for teachers) 2003-present- and Associate Director of Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium Assistant Professor Department of Education, Cameron University, Lawton, OK (professor of mathematics and science methods courses, supervision of student teachers, university member serving on residency committees, service on several university and departmental committees, coordinator of summer camps for elementary students and professional development for teachers) Assistant Professor Department of Education, McMurry University, Abilene, TX. (responsible for curriculum development and teaching of language arts, science, reading, mathematics using children's literature and elementary curriculum courses, as well as assuming the

2 majority of the responsibilities for the Professional Development program, supervision of student teachers, field presentations, committee service, academic advisement) Director Reading and Math Center Computer Lab, Research and Teaching Assistant, College of Education, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Third Grade Title I Teacher (reading and math) Hawthorne Elementary School, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City, OK 3. Publications Lanasa, P., Smith, M., Jerez, R., Peterson, S., Leveron, B., Sells, K., & Ross, R. (2005) Holt Middle School Math Course 2, Section 6-1. Jerez, R., Peterson, S., Leveron, B., Lanasa, P., Smith, M., Sells, K., & Ross, R. (2005) McDougal-Littell Algebra 1, Section Cass, M., Cates, D., & Smith, M. (2003). Effects of manipulative instruction on solving area and perimeter problems by students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice. 18(2), Smith, D. M. (1999). Preservice teachers' attitudes toward mathematics and the teaching of mathematics in a constructivist classroom. Dissertation Abstracts International 4. Presentations Smith, M. and Gee, D. (2007). P.A.S.S. the fun and games in math. Presented at the biannual conference of the Student Oklahoma Education Association, Oklahoma City, OK. Cass, M. & Smith, M. (2007). Teaching math skills to students with behavior disorders. Presented at the annual conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders, Tempe, AZ. Cass, M., & Smith, M. (2006). How are we doing? Transition of students with severe behavior disorders to the adult world. Presented at the annual conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders, Tempe, AZ. Cass, M., & Smith, M. (2006). Teaching persons with mental retardation to shop via virtual reality training. Presented at the annual conference of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX. Cass, M., & Smith, M. (2005). Violent video games and aggressive behavior. Presented at the annual conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

3 Smith, M., Blackburn, M., Dennis, J., & Neale, J. (2005). Alignment of the Oklahoma subject area test framework for elementary education with the association for childhood education international standards. Paper presented at the fall conference of Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators, Edmond, OK. Cass, M., & Smith, M. (2005). Teaching students who are moderately mentally retarded to shop via virtual reality training. Presented at the annual conference of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. Cass, M., & Smith, M. (2004). Virtual reality/multimedia applications in special education. Presented at the annual conference of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Dallas, TX Cass, M. & Smith, M. (2003). Teaching persons with moderate mental retardation to shop using a Wal-Mart virtual reality program. Presented at annual conference of the National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV. Cass, M., & Smith, M. (2003). Teaching students with learning disabilities area and perimeter skills via manipulative instruction. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX. Smith, D.M. & Cass, M. (2002). Facilitating adolescents with disabilities understanding of area and perimeter concepts via manipulative instruction. Presented at annual conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Reno, NV. Cass, M., Cates, D., & Smith, M. (2002). Providing an appropriate education: how helpful is the internet? Paper presented at the annual conference of Technology and Media, Restin, VA. Reinke, K., Mokhtari, K., Smith, D. M., Willner, L., & Wolfe, J. (1999, May). Integrating the teaching of reading and mathematics through rich problem-solving contexts. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Reading Association, San Diego, CA. Smith, D. M. (1999, April). Integrating the teaching of reading and mathematics through rich problem-solving contexts. Paper presented at the annual conference of Oklahoma State University Professional Development Seminar, Stillwater, OK. Reinke, K., Mokhtari, K., Smith, D. M., & Willner, L. (1999, February). Effect of integrated methods classes on preservice teachers' perceptions about integration. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Research Council for Mathematics Learning, College Station, TX.

4 5. Workshops and In-service Sessions Smith, M. & Gee, D. (2007). Dem Bones Science. Workshop presented to members of the Student Oklahoma Educators Association, Cameron University. Smith, M. (2006). P.A.S.S. the Fun and Games in Math. Workshop presented to members of the Student Oklahoma Educators Association, Cameron University. Smith, M. (2005). P.A.S.S. the Fun and Games in Math. Workshop presented to members of the Student Oklahoma Educators Association, Cameron University. Smith, M. (2005). Social Studies Professional Development workshop presented to members of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Eta Chapter. Smith, M. & Claborn, J. (2004) Math Professional Development workshop presented to members of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Eta Chapter Smith, M. & Koll, K. (2002-present, Summer). KIDS: Kids Investigating and Discovering Science. An inquiry-based workshop conducted for area K-6 students. Smith, D. M. ( ). Teaching math for the real world. Inservice for teachers and parents of the Albany Independent School District, Albany, TX. 6. Research and Grants 2006-present Summer Institute Grant from the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education. Participated in the planning and implementation of the grant, Science Detectives, in conjunction with the Southwest Area Health Education Center, Joe Langley, Director, Dr. Carla Gutheridge, and Dr. Dennis Frisby from the Department of Biological Sciences at Cameron University No Child Left Behind Title II Grant. Participated in the planning and implementation of the grant, Teaching Effectiveness for ADHD Mathematics Students. This was in conjunction with the Department of Psychology and the Department of Education, Cameron University, Lawton, OK, Science Foundation Grant #DUE ). Participated in the planning and implementation of the grant and in presentations for the Advisory Committee. College of Education, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, Eisenhower Grant. Participated in the planning of grant submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education by the College of Education, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK,

5 7. Professional activities and university service University: Served on Faculty Council and Internal Affairs subcommittee Served on Teacher Education Council , 2006-present Served on Graduate Council 2001-present Assisted with recruitment activities Served on Faculty Council and University Curriculum subcommittee Served on Faculty Senate and University Grade Appeals subcommittee Served on Faculty Senate and Long Range Planning Committee Served on General Education Committee Served on Faculty Development Committee Served on and Chair of Academic Appeals Committee Department of Education: Department Chair 2006-present Conducted math workshops for Student Oklahoma Education Association 2005-Present Served on Departmental Assessment Committee 2001-Present Chair Served on Departmental Mentoring Committee 2001-Present Served as a mentor to new faculty Present Conducted study sessions for Student Oklahoma Education Association 2001-Present Facilitated with teacher education and student teaching interviews 2001-Present Facilitated with workshop for Lawton Area mentors Facilitated with education seminars Served on Interview Committee for new departmental faculty 2001-present Served on Departmental Evaluation Revision Committee 2002-Present Chair Attended Program Quality Improvement Report collaboration meeting Wrote a section of Program Quality Improvement Report Chaired Program Quality Improvement for Elementary Program Committee Assisted in revising Mentor/Intern Handbook Attended meeting and collaborated to revise portfolio assessment procedures Conducted workshop on Teacher Work Sample for Camstep and Teacher Education Council Served on Graduate Faculty Committee 2001-Present Served on Education Seminar Committee Served on Departmental Standards Committee Chair Chaired Page Endowment Committee 2002-Present Served on Altus Planning Committee Served on NCATE Standard One Committee Chair ; Co-Chair Clarence Page Endowment Chair 2003-present Public Outreach: Tutored children in mathematics 2001-Present Judged Science Fair projects 2001-Present Judged Drug Free posters

6 Volunteer teaching in public schools 2000-Present Volunteer test monitor in public schools 2002-Present Member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Eta Chapter 2001-Present President of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Eta Chapter Vice-President of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Eta Chapter