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Conferences & Inservices)
“Experiential Learning as Pedagogy: Examples from a Mission Based Approach Using Collaboration, Connections, and Communication.” Consortium of State Organizations of Texas Teacher Educators Conference, Houston, Texas October 11, 2010 “Experiential Learning as Pedagogy: Examples from a Mission Based Approach Using Collaboration, Connections, and Communication” Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities 16th Annual Conference California State University Fresno, California October 24-26, 2010 “From the Jungles of the Yucatan to the Urban Canyons of Houston: Examples of Service-Learning in Action and their Applicability, Fourth International Symposium on Service-Learning Ningbo, Zhejiang, China September 23-25, 2011 “Incredible Edible Science”, Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching State Convention Dallas, Texas November 17-19, 2011 "Intermediate Science Curriculum Study", Middle School Conference, Houston, Texas 1977. "William Glasser's 'Reality Therapy' ", Alief Independent School District Inservice, Houston, Texas 1977. "A Science Happening with Odds and Ends and Thingamajigs," National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, Winter 1978. "Student Teaching Seminars", Troy State University Orientation, Troy State University, 1979. "Activities in Career Education as Related to Elementary and Secondary Curriculum", Career Education Workshop, University of Southern Mississippi 1979. "Techniques for Developing Problem Solving and Thinking Strategies in Elementary Mathematics", Alief Independent School District, Alief, Texas, November 5, 1981. "Teacher Stress/Burnout", Student Teacher Inservice, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, April, 1982. "Teaching Math - Using a Problem-Solving Approach", One-Week Workshop sponsored by University of Houston at Victoria, El Campo, Texas, Summer, 1982. "Teaching Elementary Mathematics", Spring Branch Independent School District Math Supervisors Workshop, Houston, Texas, November 5, 1982. "Teacher Stress", National Council of Teachers of Math Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 22-24, 1982. "Techniques for Enhancing Student Self-Concepts", Spring Student Teaching Workshop sponsored by T.S.T.A., Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, March 24, 1985. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Math Facts, Problem Solving, Estimation, and Place Value", Sharpstown Christian School, Houston, Texas, July 18-22, 1983. "Using Math Manipulatives to Teach Mathematics", T.S.E.A. District III Convention, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, October 8, 1983. "Preservice Teacher Evaluation", University of Houston Phi Delta Kappa Meeting, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, February 28, 1984. "The Use of Home-made Materials for Teaching Mathematics", Texas State Student Education Association State Convention, San Antonio, Texas, March 3, 1984. Directed Student Teaching Workshop for 350 Houston Area Student Teachers for Texas State Teachers Association, University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas, April 5, 1984. "Pursuing a Career in Teaching", Furr Magnet School for the Teaching Profession Spring Retreat, Camp Olympia, Trinity, Texas, April 14, 1984. "Teaching Elementary Mathematics Concepts Using Math Manipulatives", T.S.E.A. District III Convention, Grand Hotel, Houston, Texas, October 5-6, 1984. "Using Math Manipulatives in Grades K-4 - Why, How, Which Ones?", Conference for the Advancement of Math Teaching, Austin, Texas, October 11-13, 1984. "Criteria for the Selection of Supervising Teachers", T.E.A. Conference on Teacher Education, October 25-27, 1984. "Teaching Patterning Skills to Young Children", School for Young Children, Houston, Texas, March 5, 1985. "Teaching Mathematical Concepts to Young Children", Christ Memorial Lutheran School, Houston, Texas, April 16, 1985. "Back Home Planning", Texas Student Education Association Leadership Planning Convention, Austin Marriot, Austin, Texas, August 23-25, 1985 "Math Manipulatives and the Texas Essential Elements", Ysletta Independent School District, Delta Corporation, El Paso, Texas, August 28, 1985. "Sensible Science Activities", Texas Association for Teachers of Young Children Conference, Hyatt Regency West, Houston, Texas, October 18-21, 1985. "Consumer Science for Middle School Students", Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Texas Science Teachers Association, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, November 24-26, 1985. "Will the Real Pasteur Please Stand Up?", Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Texas Science Teachers Association, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, November 24-26, 1985. "Consumer Science for Middle/Junior High School Students", National Science Teachers Association Area Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1985. "Actively Involving Students in Graphing", National Council for the Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1986. "How to Build an Effective Organization", T.S.E.A. State Convention, Ft. Worth, Texas, March 7-9, 1986. "Using Math Tiles and Geometric Shapes to Teach Mathematical Concepts," Crosby Independent School District, Crosby, Texas, March 11, 1986. "Using Math Manipulatives - Geoboards and Geoblocks", Crosby Independent School District, Crosby, Texas, March 12, 1986. "Consumer Science: A Practical Approach to Science Literacy", National Science Teachers Association, San Francisco, California, March 28, 1986. "Advanced Academic Training Program - Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Elementary School Science", Temple Independent School District, Temple, Texas, June 23-24, 1986. "Advanced Academic Training Program - Using Math Manipulatives in the Elementary School", Ysletta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas, August 11-12, 1986. "Classroom Management Strategies", Rice University Department of Education, Houston, Texas, November 11, 1986. "Will the Real Pasteur Please Stand Up?", National Science Teachers Association Regional Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 21, 1986. "Using Math Tiles and Unifix Cubes to Teach Math Concepts", Gulf Coast Council of Math, Brazosport Junior College, January 31, 1987. "Sensory Science, Teaching the Five Senses to Young Children", Texas Conference Weekday Conference, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas, Thursday, February 19, and Friday, February 20, 1987. "Teaching Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade Using Observation Skills - the 5 Senses". Galveston-Houston Early Childhood Diocesan Association, Houston, Texas, March 20, 1987. "Teaching 3-Year-Old, 4-Year-Old, and Kindergarten Children Science Concepts", Inservice for Preschool Teachers, Houston/Galveston Diocese, March 20, 1987. "Stepping Into Successful Science - Strategies for Teaching Science", Temple Independent School District, Temple, Texas, June 15-19, 1987. "Techniques and Strategies for Using Color Math Tiles", Conference on the Advancement of Math Teaching, Houston, Texas, August 2, 1988. "Sensory Science Activities for Young Children", Houston Area Association for Teachers of Young Children Conference, Houston, Texas, February 18, 1989. "Using Math Tiles to Teach Math Concepts", Conference on the Advancement of Math Teaching, San Antonio, Texas, August 2-4, 1989. "Developing Math Concepts and Skills for Young Children", Texas Conference Weekday Conference (presentation to 275 teachers) Chapelwood United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas, January 18-19, 1990. "Teaching Science to Elementary Students", Duchene Academy, November 7, 1990. "Problem Solving", National Council of Mathematics, Mathematics Standards, and Teaching, St. Cecilia's Elementary School, Houston, Texas, January 21, 1991. "Teaching Fractions Through Problem Solving Strategies", St. Cecilia's Elementary School, Houston, Texas, February 25, 1991. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Probability and Statistics", St. Cecilia's Elementary School, Houston, Texas, March 18, 1991. "Sensory Science Activities for Young Students", Texas Weekday Conference (presentation to 280 teachers), Houston, Texas, January 16-17, 1992. "Science Experiences for Young Children", Galveston-Houston Diocese Inservice Training Program for Sister Suzanne Pescay, Houston, Texas, February 25, 1992. "Techniques & Strategies for Teaching Preschool & Kindergarten Science", Bear Creek United Methodist Church, April 21, 1992. "Problem Solving", National Council of Mathematics, Mathematics Standards, and Teaching, St. Cecilia's Elementary School, Houston, Texas, January 21, 1991. "Teaching Fractions Through Problem Solving Strategies", St. Cecilia's Elementary School, Houston, Texas, February 25, 1991. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Probability and Statistics", St. Cecilia's Elementary School, Houston, Texas, March 18, 1991. "Math Seminar - Using Math Tiles and Children's Literature." Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. Houston, TX., October 10, 1991. "Sensory Science Activities for Young Students", Texas Conference Weekday Workshop (presentation to 280 teachers), Houston, Texas, January 16-17, 1992. "Sensory Science Experiences for Young Children", Galveston-Houston Diocese Inservice Training Program for Sister Suzanne Pescay, Houston, Texas, February 25, 1992. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Preschool and Kindergarten Science", Bear Creek United Methodist Church, April 21, 1992. "Using Math Tiles to Teach Mathematical Concepts and Problem Solving - Grades K-2", Horne Elementary, Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D., November 12, 1992. "Teaching Science Without a Textbook", Ed White Elementary, Houston I.S.D., March 3, 1993. "Creative Science Experiences for Elementary Students", St. Jerome Catholic School, Houston, Texas, March 12, 1993. "Using Math Manipulatives - Color Tiles to Teach Mathematics", Pasadena I.S.D., July 29-30, 1993. "Project AIMS-Activities for Integrating Math and Science", School for Young Children, August 21, 1993. "Sensory Science - Activities for Young Children", Treasure Island School, September 2, 1993. "Teaching Science Creativity Using Activities Integrating Math and Science", Duchesne Academy, Galveston-Houston Catholic Diocese, February 2, 1994. "International Student Teaching Experiences", Association of Teacher Educators, National Conference, Atlanta, February 14, 1994. "Planning to Be a Successful Leader and Organization", Texas Student Education Leadership Training Conference, Austin, Texas, July 29-30, 1994. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics." Lamar University. Beaumont, TX., October 24, 1994. "Math Seminar - Using Math to Teach Mathematics." Cy-Fair I.S.D.
"Math Seminar - Using Color Tiles." Cy-Fair I.S.D.
"Activities Integrating Math and Science." Channelview I.S.D.
"Enlivening Mathematics with Children's Literature." Sixth Annual TSEA Student Teacher and Beginning Teacher Conference, Stephen F. Austin University. Nacogdoches, TX., February 4, 1995. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics." Lamar University
"Math Seminar - Using Math Tiles to Teach Mathematics." Cy-Fair
I.S.D.
"Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics." Lamar University
"Enlivening Math through Children's Literature" National Council fo the Teacher of English, Boston, Massachusetts, March 22, 1995. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning,
Children's Literature, and Measurement." Piney Point Elementary
"Enlivening Mathematics with Children's Literature." Milam Elementary
"Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and
Aims Activities"- for student Interns, Lamar University,
"Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and
Aims Activities"- for Mentor teachers, Lamar University,
"Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and
Aims Activities" for Mentor Teachers, Lamar University,
"Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and
Aims Activities" Lamar University,
"Teaching Environmental Science Concepts to Children", Environmental Science Colloquium, UST, Houston, TX., November 20, 1995. "Math Seminar - Using Math Tiles and Children's Literature." Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. Houston, TX., February 23, 1996. "Integrating Aims Activities into Science Methods Classes for Teachers", Association of Teacher Educators, St. Louis, Missouri, February 26, 1996. "Integrating Children's Literature with Mathematics", National Council
Teachers of English, Boston, MA., March 21, 1996.
"Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and Aims Activities" Piney Point Elementary School, HISD, Houston, TX., April 3, 1996. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and
Aims Activities" - for Mentor teachers, Lamar University,
"Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and
Aims Activities" - for Mentor teachers, Lamar University,
"A Problem Solving Approach - Using Math Tiles and Children's Literature", Harris County Department of Education & Houston Area Professional Development Center, UST, July 18, 1996. "A Problem Solving Approach - Using Math Tiles and Children's Literature", Cypress-Fairbanks ISD., September 24, 1996 "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and Aims Activities", Helms Elementary School, HISD, Houston, TX., October 4, 1996. "Techniques and Strategies for Teaching Mathematics with Meaning and Aims Activities", Professional Development School - for Mentor teachers, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX., October 7, 1996. "A Problem Solving Approach - Using Math Tiles and Children's Literature", Lamar University SCETT Program for Intern Teachers, Beaumont, TX., October 21, 1996. "Techniques and Strategies for Enhancing Student Achievement on the TAAS", Helms Elementary School, HISD, Houston, TX., November 8, 1996. "Using Problem Solving Communication Literature in Teaching Mathematics for Preservice Teachers", Lamar University Center for Professional Development Schools, Beaumont, TX., March 31, 1997 "Using Problem Solving Communication Literature in Teaching Mathematics", Lamar University Professional Development School, Beaumont, TX., April 7, l997. "Teaching Science Creatively Using Activities Integrating Math and Science", Helms Elementary, Houston, TX., April 25, 1997. "Connecting the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards to Problem Solving", Lamar University Professional Development School, Beaumont, TX., September 27, 1997. “Appealing Math”, National Council of Teachers of Math Regional Conference, Dallas, TX., February 13, 1998. “Integrating Art, Music, Science, and Social Studies Activities with TAAS Objectives”, Helms Elementary, Houston, TX., February 27, 1998. “Integrating Math, Science and Children’s Literature”, Professional Development Workshop, 42nd Annual TSEA State Convention, Austin, TX., April 3, 1998. “Techniques & Strategies for Teaching Mathematics”, Lamar University Professional Development School, April 6, 1998. “Infusing the Math Standards into Teaching Probability and Statistics: Problem Solving and AIMS Activities:, Intern Teacher Inservice, Lamar University, April 24, 1998. “Teaching Students about Water Quality, Acid Rain - Techniques and Strategies”, Helms Elementary School, Inservice, Houston, Texas, October 14, 1998. “Rocks, Minerals and Gems - Creating Science experiences for Children in these Earth Science Curriculum Areas”, Helms Elementary School, Inservice, Houston, Texas, October 28, 1998. “ Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving”, Helms Elementary School, Inservice, Houston, Texas, February 10, 1999. “Techniques of Problem Solving and TAAS”, Helms Elementary School, Inservice, Houston, Texas, October 6, 1999. “Sensory Science”, Fourteenth Annual Early Childhood Winter Conference, Houston, Texas, January 29, 2000. “Using Math Tiles to Teach Math Concepts and Skills”, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, June, 2000 “Using TV Game Shows to Teach Science, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, July, 2000 “Teaching Light, Sound, and Chemistry Concepts”, Cypress-Fairbanks
ISD,
“ ’Appeeling’ Orange Activities and Investigations”, Conference for
the
“Using Math Tiles to Improve Problem Solving”, Helms Elementary School, February 16, 200l “EGGciting Science EGGsplorations”, Association of Teacher Educators Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 17 – 21, 200l “Destination Estimation Investigations”, Helms Community Learning Center, Inservice, Houston, Texas, November 9, 2001. “TAKS Correleations in Elementary Math and Science from the AIMS Perspective”, Harris County Department of Education, December 6, 2001. “Science Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Workshop”, Houston I.S.D., January 12, 2002. “Multiplication and Division”, AIMS Workshop, Baytown, TX, January 26, 2002. “Integrating State Math and Science TEKS/TAKS with Creative Orange Activities”, Davila Elementary, Houston, I.S.D.” February 15, 2002. “Partnerships with a Purpose”, Association of Teacher Educators, Denver, Colorado, February 2 – 6, 2002 “A Collaborative Model for Enhancing Math/Science Education for University Title VII Bilingual Pre-service Teachers and Elementary Teachers”, 31st Annual National Association of Bilingual Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 19-23, 2002. “A Day with AIMS: Science TAKS”, Baytown, TX, April 20, 2002. “A Day with AIMS: Science TAKS”, Northline Elementary, Houston, TX, April 22, 2002. “Integrating Math and Childrens’ Literature”, Davila Elementary, Houston, TX, May 3, 2002. “Making Mathematical Connections to Childrens’ Literature”, Davila Elementary, May 10, 2002 “Science Techniques and Strategies for 3rd – 5th Grade Teachers”, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, June 7, 2002. “Differentiating Instruction for Problem Solving and Estimation Skills”, Copeland Elementary, August 12, 2002. “Science Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Seminar”, Davila Elementary, October 10, 2002. “A Day with AIMS: Science TAKS”, Helms Elementary, October 19, 2002. “Science Process Skills and the Science TAKS Workshop”, Davila Elementary, November 1, 2002. “Physical Science and Life Sciene for the TAKS Test Workshop”, Davila Elementary, November 8, 2002. “Science Process Skills, Life and Earth Science, Singing Songs of Science TAKS Workshop”, Davila Elementary, November 15, 2002. “Preparing for the New 5th Grade Science TAKS Test”, Smaltz Elementary, Katy, TX, November 21, 2002. “Preparing for the Math TAKS Test”, Helms Elementary, Houston, TX, February 1, 2003. “Implementing Saturday Science Workshops for Elementary Students”, Association of Teacher Education National Conference, Jacksonville, FL, February 18, 2003. “Tips for TAKS – Science”, Helms Elementary, March 1, 2003. “Overview of TAKS for Science/Math Grades 3 – 5,” Helms Community Learning Center, March 14, 2003. “Tips for TAKS Math Seminar,” Northline Elementary, May 3, 2003. “Teaching Mass vs Weight Concepts for 3rd Grade Students,” Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, June 2, 2003. “Teaching Songs of Science and Orange Activities to 4th Graders”, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, June 3, 2003. “Singing Songs of Science – Teaching Science Concepts Through Songs – 5th grade”, Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, June 4, 2003. “Teaching Probability and Statistics – TAKS objective 5 selected Model Lessons”, Helms Elementary, August 12, 2003. “Teaching Science Creativity”, Honor Roll School, August 8, 2003. “Tips for TAKS Math Seminar”, Helms Elementary, Houston ISD, September 20, 2003. “Tips for TAKS Science Seminar”, Northline Elementary, Houston ISD, October 4, 2003. “Tips for TAKS Math Seminar”, Helms Elementary, Houston ISD, January 24, 2004. “Tips for TAKS Science Seminar”, Helms Elementary, Houston ISD, February 28, 2004. "Preparing for the Science TAKS Test", July 19, 2004 Goose Creek ISD. "Creating Science Children's Books and Songs of Science, August 9, 2004, Cypress Fairbanks ISD. "Creating an Inviting School Climate", August 6, 2004, Helms Community Learning Center, Houston ISD. "Using discrepant events and other physical science activities as tips for the science TAKS test", October 9, 2004 Davila Elementary, Houston ISD. "Measurement Matters: Investigating Measurement Concepts", Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Corpus Christi, Texas November 5, 2004. “Techniques for Reading Tables, Charts, and Graphs,” November 18, 2005, Helms Community Learning Center Houston, Texas “Perfecting our Teaching Craft through Professional Learning Communities,” August 3, 2006 Helms Community Learning Center, Houston I.S.D. Enlivening Math Concepts and Vocabulary through Children’s Literature,” August 25, 2006 Peck Elementary, Houston I.S.D. “Teaching Children to Think like Scientists,” August 29, 2006 Katy I.S.D. “The Service-Learning Program at the University of St. Thomas: Partnerships and Innovative Model for Integrating Service Projects Across Schools of Arts and Sciences, Schools of Business and Schools of Education,” October 24, 2006 Fall 2006 Texas Teacher Education Conference Corpus Christi, Texas “Techniques and Strategies for Successful Parent Engagement,” October 27, 2006 Texas Bilingual Education Conference, Galveston, Texas “Mathematics Seminar-Using Math Tiles to Teach TAKS Concepts and Skills,” January 6, 2007 Peck Elementary, Houston I.S.D. Methods and Strategies for Successful Parent Engagement: Content Area Involvement in A Dual Language Program,” February 9, 2007 National Association of Bilingual Educators’ National Conference, San Jose, California “Teaching Problem Solving and Probability and Statistics Math Concepts”, Burnett Elementary, August 14, 2007 “Teaching Children to Think Like Scientists,” Katy I.S.D. October 18, 2007 “Teaching Children about Probability Using Cards, Coins, and Drawing Objects from a Bag,” Burnet Elementary, February 27, 2008. “A Model for Infusing GIS in the K-12 Curriculum,” Twenty-Eighth Annual ESRI International User Conference, San Diego, California August 4-8, 2008 |