Dr. S. Paige Furgerson
2302 Slide Road #35
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806)785-4405
Academic Background
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The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education, December, 2004
Focus Teaching and Learning in Language, Literacy and Culture
Specializations Early Literacy, Children’s Literature, Early
Childhood Education
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Degree Master of Education, December, 1996
Focus Language and Literacy
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Degree Bachelor of Science in Education, May, 1985
Certification Elementary Education (1-8)
Endorsement Kindergarten
Professional Experience
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Assistant Professor 2005 - present
Texas Tech University College of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Lubbock, TX
Teach undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level courses in language
literacy including courses in foundations of reading, early literacy,
children’s literature and reading at the middle level. Advise students
and serve on doctoral committees. Research interests include early
literacy, in-service teacher education, and literacy coaching
Classroom Teacher 2002 - 2005, 1985 – 1996
Lubbock Independent School District, Lubbock, TX: Brown Elementary, Ramirez Magnet School, Tubbs Magnet School
Responsible for classroom instruction. Taught kindergarten, second
and third grades. Served on school based committees including the
campus planning and organizational committee. Participated in mentor teacher training and served as a mentor teacher for new teachers. Served as a collaborating teacher for student teachers. Wrote curriculum and provided in-service sessions for the district.
Associate Director/Trainer 2000 - 2002
The Literacy Collaborative at Texas Tech University
Organized, planned, and provided professional development for teachers seeking to become literacy coordinators in their schools. Conducted site visits and worked with principals and district personnel on establishing and maintaining a literacy collaborative campus. Worked with the director of the project to establish budget, order materials, and coordinate the varying needs related to the project.
Graduate Assistant/Trainer 1998 - 2000
The Literacy Collaborative at The Ohio State University
Worked with a team of trainers to organize, plan and provide professional development for teachers seeking to become literacy coordinators in their schools. Conducted site visits and worked with principals and district personnel on establishing and maintaining a literacy collaborative campus.
Graduate Assistant/Instructor 1997 - 1998
AmeriCorps for Literacy and Math at The Ohio State University
Coordinated field placement for AmeriCorps volunteers. Coached the volunteers as they worked with students in the public schools. Taught a weekly class on teaching reading and writing to the AmeriCorps volunteers. Assisted with the organization and carry out of community based projects related to the AmeriCorps project. Participated in recruiting volunteers.
Publications and Research
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Refereed publications
Button, K., Johnson, M.J., & Furgerson, P. (1996). Interactive writing in a
primary classroom. The Reading Teacher, 49 (6), 446-454.
Ponticell, J.A., Button, K., Johnson, M.J., Cates, P. & Furgerson, P. (1995).
School-university collaborative research: Lessons learned in two
professional development schools. In S.L. Knight & N.J. DeLeon
(Eds.), The Texas School University Research Collaborative. (pp. 1-6) College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, Center for the Study and Implementation of Collaborative Learning Communities.
Swafford, J., Maltsberger, A., Button, K., & Furgerson, P. (1997). Facilitating
effective literacy instruction through peer coaching. National Reading
Conference Yearbook.
Non-refereed publications
Watson, P. A., & Furgerson, S. P. (2007). The moon project teacher
handbook: Responding to student writing. Lubbock, TX: Texas Tech
College of Education.
Reprints
Button, K., Johnson, M.J., Furgerson, P. (1997). Interactive writing in a
primary classroom. In A. Butler (Ed.). Best Practices in Literacy
Learning. IL: Scott Foresman
Technical Reports
Reading Recovery in Ohio 1997–1998 State Report (1998).
P. Furgerson (Ed.). Columbus, OH: Ohio State University.
Reading Recovery National Executive Summary (1998). P. Furgerson (Ed.).
Columbus, OH: Reading Recovery Council of North America.
Dissertation
Furgerson, S. P.. (2004). Teaching the Writers’ Craft Through Interactive
Writing: A Case Study of Two First Grade Teachers. (Doctoral
Dissertation, The Ohio State University, 2004). Retrieved from www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?osu1101760120.
Manuscripts Under Preparation
Watson, P.A., Lacina, J., & Furgerson, S. P. “You mean we have to write?”:
Creating a supportive environment for preservice teachers of writing.
(revise and resubmit to Action in Teacher Education).
Furgerson, S.P. Interactive writing: A context for teaching the craft of
writing. (submitted to National Reading Conference Yearbook – not accepted, revising to submit to Journal of Literacy Research).
Furgerson, S. P. Using interactive writing as a tool for teaching spelling
strategies (manuscript in preparation).
Furgerson, S. P. Scaffolding the writing of informational text in the primary
grades (manuscript in progress)
Furgerson, S. P.. The classroom yearbook project: A scaffolded context for
teaching the writing process (manuscript in progress)
Furgerson, S. P.. The influence of pre-service teachers’ perceptions of
themselves as readers on planning and teaching reading lessons in the
field (analyzing data)
Presentations
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“Teaching the Craft of Writing in a Primary Classroom.” Paper Presentation. National Reading Conference, Los Angeles, CA (2006).
“Literacy Coaches in Texas: Efficacy and Action within Reading First”.
Paper Presentation. National Reading Conference, Los Angeles, CA (2006).
“The Role of Phonics, Spelling and Word Study in a Second Grade Classroom.” Lubbock Independent School District In-service for all second grade teachers. (2003)
“Book Introductions: More Than Just a Picture Walk.” Texas Reading
Recovery Conference, Dallas, TX. (2001).
“Composing is Not Just for Music: The Role of Text Negotiation in Interactive Writing.” Texas Reading Recovery Conference, Dallas, TX. (2000).
“The Reciprocity Between Interactive Writing and Writing Workshop.” Texas Reading Recovery Conference, Dallas, TX. (2000).
“Advancing Student’s Writing Through Mini-Lessons.” Southeast Regional Reading Recovery Conference, Greensboro, NC. (2000).
“Advancing Student’s Writing Through Mini-Lessons.” National Reading Recovery Conference, Columbus, OH. (2000).
“Parents and Children Writing Together.” Statewide Head Start
Conference, Columbus, OH (1999) Keynote speaker
“Writing Within An Early Literacy Classroom”. Judson Independent School
District, San Antonio, TX. (1997).
“Read A Little, Write A Lot: Using Trade Books As Springboards for
Interactive Writing”. The Ohio State Children’s Literature Conference.
Columbus, OH. (1997).
“Peer Coaching for Facilitating Effective Literacy Instruction”. Paper
Presentation. National Reading Conference. Charleston, SC. (1996).
“Making ‘Room’ for Literacy Experiences: Creating A Supportive Classroom
Environment”. Texas Reading Recovery Conference. Dallas, TX. (1996).
“Good Books, Good Times”. Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading (TAIR) Conference. Lubbock, TX. (1996).
“Assessing the ‘Write’ Stuff”. Texas Association for the Improvement of
Reading (TAIR) Conference. Lubbock, TX. (1996).
“Assessing the ‘Write’ Stuff”. Texas Reading Recovery Conference.
Dallas, TX. (1995).
“The Ohio State Early Literacy Framework: An Overview”. Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading (TAIR) Conference. Lubbock, TX. (1995).
“The School - University Collaborative: A Teacher’s Point of View”. Professional Development Schools Conference. Texas A&M University. College Station, TX. (1994).
Service
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Grant Work
Texas Tech Education Research Initiative Grant: “A Qualitative Study of Selected Fluent Braille Readers” (2007) – Co-PI with Rona Pogrund (Under review)
College of Education Funded Jones Foundation Grant for recruitment of graduate students – Support Team Member (2006 & 2007)
Co-Author for a funded Academics 2000 Texas State Literacy Grant in 1996
and 1997
Professional Service Activities
Reviewed for Academic Journals
Research in the Teaching of English (1999-2000)
Educational Reports (1998-2000)
Reviewed conference proposals for National Reading Conference (2007)
Reviewed book manuscripts for Holcomb-Hathway Publisher (2007)
Texas Tech College of Education Children’s Literature Festival Planning
Committee. In charge of book ordering and sales (2006-2007)
Texas Tech College of Education Scholarship Review Committee (2007)
Texas Tech Back to School Fiesta and Celebration. Coordinated Reading
Room (2006)
Texas Tech Raider Rojos Back to School Fiesta and Celebration. Coordinated
Reading Room (2005)
Member of the Teacher Certification and Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee (2006-2008)
Member of the Teacher Education Council (2006-2007)
Member of Grade Appeals Committee (2006)
Sponsored a teacher in the College of Education Tribute to Teachers (2006)
College of Education Pinning of Graduates Ceremonies (Fall semester, 2005, Spring, Summer & Fall semesters, 2006)
Community Service Activities
Junior League of Lubbock 1993-1997
Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae
Texas Tech Museum Association
Community Volunteer Work
· Lubbock Arts Alliance - Young Authors Competition - Co-Chairman (1996)
· The Child Advocacy Research and Education (CARE) Center Texas Tech University Department of Pediatrics (1994)
· Parenting Plus - Board Member (1996)
· Planned Parenthood of Lubbock (1995 – 1997)
Honors and Awards
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Nominated by Peers for the New Faculty Award and The Hemphill-Wells
Excellence in Teaching Award - 2007
Nominated by Peers for the Texas Tech Alumni New Faculty Award – 2006
Recognized as KCBD News Channel 11 “Teacher You Can Count On” – 2005
Recognized at Texas Tech College of Education Tribute to Teachers – 2004
Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
Phi Delta Kappa Academic Honor Society
Texas Tech College of Education Outstanding Master’s Student – 1995
Professional Affiliations
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International Reading Association
National Reading Conference
National Council of Teachers of English
College Courses Taught
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Foundations of Reading (Graduate Level) Summer 2005, 2006, Fall 2005, 2006, Spring 2006, 2007, Fall 2007
Foundations of Reading for Middle Level Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Spring Teachers (Undergraduate Level) 2007
Children’s Literature (Graduate Level) Summer 2006, 2007
Early Literacy (Graduate Level) Fall 2006, Fall 2007
Master and Doctoral Chair/Committee Work
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Masters
Sara Simpson (advisor) – completion date – May, 2007
Katie Gabro (committee) – completion date – Summer, 2007
Amanda Isaacs (advisor) – projected completion date – May, 2008
Melissa Short (advisor) – projected completion date – May, 2008
Kate Iglesias (committee) – projected completion date – May, 2008
Afton Schwertner (committee) – projected completion date – Summer, 2008
Cari Favor (advisor) – projected completion date – May, 2009
Gina Stanley (advisor) – projected completion date – May, 2009
Doctoral
Ruby Willey-Rendon (committee) – projected defense – Summer, 2008
Chasidy Harp-Woods (chair) – projected defense – Summer, 2008
Sheila Delony (chair) – projected defense – Summer, 2008
John Delony (committee) – projected defense - Summer, 2009