Discover Languages, Discover the World Krishauna Hines-Gaither hinesk@salem.edu 336.917.5268 www.weboaal.com African-American American Linguists (AAL) Committed to promoting world languages in the African-American community AAL is dedicated to educating others about the importance of world languages & culture while meeting the needs of diverse learners. Krishauna Hines-Gaither is a Professor of Spanish, Literature, and Teacher Education at Salem College in North Carolina. Krishauna is the co-founder of AAL as well as the 2008-2009 Chair for the ACTFL Special Interest Group for Educators of African American Students. She is also the Second Vice President of the Foreign Language Association of NC. Krishauna currently serves on the K-6 Dual Language Task Force with NCDPI to create teacher licensure standards for Dual Language/Immersion Programs. Krishauna received her Bachelor's degree in Spanish from Salem College and a Master's degree in Spanish Education from Wake Forest University. Krishauna is a graduate of Middlebury College (Vermont) French Language School. She is currently pursuing a doctorate at UNCG in Cultural Studies. Krishauna specializes in modern world language pedagogy & Afro-Hispanic culture. She resides in Winston- Salem, NC with her husband Julian. Krishauna is available for classroom/departmental presentations, public speaking, panels, trainings and workshops. See contacts above.
SELECTED K-12 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS School Coordinating Teacher Date of Visit Chapel Hill High, Chapel Hill, NC Celina Jimenez October, 2008 East Chapel Hill High, Chapel Hill, NC Sandy Williamson October, 2008 The Kinkaid School, Houston Texas Dan Miller September, 2008 Governor s School of North Carolina Jim Churchill June, 2008 Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC Michelle Fulwider-Westall September, 2007 Mount Tabor High, Winston-Salem, NC Tamara Hughes September, 2007 Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Dr. Mary Lynn Redmond June, 2007 Carver High School Sarah Hicks April, 2007 Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC Susan Keener February, 2007 Upward Bound Youth at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC June, 2006 Cook Elementary, Winston-Salem, NC Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC Velvet McGregor April, 2006 Susan Keener April, 2006 Mount Tabor High, Winston-Salem, NC Tamara Hughes February, 2006 Reynolds High, Winston-Salem, NC Lundon Sims February, 2006 Reynolds High, Winston-Salem, NC Ana Beery February, 2006 Bolton Elementary, Winston-Salem, NC NC A&T State University Greensboro, NC Angie Nelson-Pico February, 2006 Multicultural Graduate Education Course November, 2005
Testimonials Dear Beth, Krishauna, Leslie, and Rob We appreciate your participation yesterday in the leadership seminar! It was a wonderful experience for everyone in attendance. You provided excellent information, wonderful real world experiences, and terrific enthusiasm for teaching in your presentations. The beginning teachers in the audience gained much from your expertise, and we are very appreciative of your partnership with us. We look forward to working with you in the future. Dr. Mary Lynn Redmond, Wake Forest University, NC 4/07 I am happy to report that our enrollment of African-American students is increasing, and it has been a joy to promote membership in AAL. I m so excited about this organization, and I hope that next year we can expand the outreach to even younger students. Some of the intern teachers who have now graduated are ready to help. AAL is one of the things that has made me happiest in my professional life, and I intend to support it long after I retire. Dr. Lee Wilberschied, Cleveland State University, OH 01/06 An enormous "GRACIAS" to all the parties who made Professor Krishauna Hines' visit to Wakefield High School last Thursday, September 13, 2007, an indisputable success! She captivated the attention of our students and faculty, alike, with her interactive and thought-provoking presentation "Brief History of the Afro-Latino and Afro-Francophone." Michelle Fulwider, Wakefield High School, NC 9/13 Thanks for a wonderful presentation. The kids loved you. It was easy to see the way they crowded around you at the end and reacted during the presentation. Thanks for making a positive impact on their day. I guarantee that you made an impression that some will carry with them always, not just today. That is one of the best benefits of being a teacher. Angie Nelson-Pico, Bolton Elementary School, NC 02/05 The Spanish teacher and I both commented on how well behaved and interested the kids were in their Spanish lesson after having seen your presentation. Velvet McGregor, Cook Elementary School, NC 04/05
Recent testimonial from the Kinkaid School in Houston TX follows.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Hines-Gaither, K. (Feb, 2007). Collaboration is Key: Building Community through School Partnerships. The Catalyst:Foreign Language Association of North Carolina Hines, K.L., (August, 2007) Engaging African-American Students in Language Study The Language Educator: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Hines, K.L. (Feb, 2007). Languages for All: Bridging the Retention Gap for African-American Students through Multicultural Instruction. The Catalyst: Foreign Language Association of North Carolina Hines, K.L. & Redmond, M.L. Studies in Teaching 2002 Research Digest. (2002). Strategies and techniques used to develop oral proficiency in the secondary Spanish classroom. Selected Conference Presentations 11/09 Baldwin, L., Love, J., Redmond, M.L. Teachers as Leaders American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, San Diego, CA. 11/08 Davis, J & Hines-Gaither, K, Jenkins, T. Building Networks to Promote World Languages amongst African American Students. ACTFL AAS SIG. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, San Antonio, TX. 10/08 Davis, L, Hines-Gaither, K, Moore, C. Linking Hispanic, Portuguese, and Francophone Cultures. Foreign Language Association of NC, Winston Salem, NC. 11/07 Hines-Gaither, K. Celebrating the African Diaspora through Film. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, AAS SIG, San Antonio, TX. 10/07 Hines, K.L. Incorporating the African Diaspora into Foreign Language Instruction. Foreign Language Association of NC, Winston-Salem, NC. 11/06 Hines, K.L., & Jenkins, T., Implementation of Strategies for the Retention of African-American Students in World Languages. Presented research findings a the conference of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, AAS SIG, Nashville, TN. 11/05 Hines, K.L., & Jenkins, T., Strategies for the Retention of African American Students in World Languages. Presented research findings at the conference of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, AAS SIG, Baltimore, MD.
Krishauna Hines-Gaither (center) at East Chapel Hill High in Chapel Hill, NC during an Afro-Hispanic Presentation for Hispanic Heritage Month The blood that unites us is thicker than the waters that divide us! Professor Hines-Gaither appreciates each invitation and makes every effort to meet the needs of her audience. All presentations are highly energized, fully participatory, and tailored to meet the needs of the audience. Her principal goal is to share the information with students, educators, and the community. She believes that as we discover languages and cultures, we discover the world. For this reason, Professor Hines-Gaither wants to make her research available to as many audiences as possible. Professor Hines- Gaither also encourages interdisciplinary audiences and collaborations with other local institutions. NOTE: February (in particular) and September-October are booked quickly due to Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month respectively. Please contact Professor Hines-Gaither in advance for these months. (see contact information on page 1) A conversation between Professor Hines-Gaither and the host will be necessary to determine fees and finalities.