Vita
Diana L. Goff
1031 Hawthorn Ridge
Macomb, IL 61455
309-337-2708
Present Assignment: Assistant Professor
and Field Experience Coordinator
Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction
Western Illinois University
Horrabin Hall 48A
309-298-1649
Education
1993 University of Illinois
Reading Recovery Certification
1991 Western Illinois University
Master of Science/Education
1969 Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science/Education
1967 Toronto Teachers’ College
Teacher Certification
1969 2002 Approximately 60 hours of graduate credit in
Counseling, Special Education, Reading, Math, Social
Studies, and Science
Endorsements in Language Arts and Social Studies.
Employment/Experience
University Teaching
Western Illinois University Assistant Professor,
Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
Placement and Supervision – Pre Student Teaching
Field Experiences Coordinator/ supervisor
Courses taught:
ELED 600 Graduate Seminar Action Research
ECH 603 Graduate Seminar Action Research
ELED 110 Seminar in Education I
ELED 170 Seminar in Education II
ELED 270 Seminar in Education III
ELED 370 Field Experience I
ELED 371 Field Experience II
C&I 476(G) Parent and Community Involvement
RDG 432 Early Childhood Struggling Readers
ECH 356 The K-3 Classroom Environment
ECH 381 Field Experience II
ECH 480 Field Experience III
Public School Teaching
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, Pre 1st grade
teacher, Hedding Grade School, Abingdon, IL 1969-
2002.
Reading Recovery teacher 1993-2002.
Pre-first grade teacher, Borough of North York, Ontario, Canada, 1967-68
Research
2011, Guided two ECH 603 graduate students writing
Capstone Action Research Project
2010, Guided two ELED 600 graduate students
writing Capstone Action Research Project
2009 Centennial Honors College- guided
Undergraduate research project on Parent
Involvement in Home Learning strategies
2008 Centennial Honors College- guided
Undergraduate Research project on literacy,
Harry Potter effect on increase reading of
elementary children
Publications/Scholarly/Creative Activities
Refereed
Winter, 2007. Goff, D. & Steward, F., Harris, S., & Barclay, K. Parent involvement enhances emergent literacy. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 36(1) 40-43.
Summer, 2007.Goff, D. & Steward, F. Adult and family literacy grants: Three ideas for family literacy. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 38(3) 33-35.
Spring, 2007. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Volunteer programs: Enhancing reading settings. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 35(2) 61-6.
Winter, 2006. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Using reading hangtags to promote book reading and sharing. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 35(1) 38-41.
Fall, 2006. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Let's make bookmarks! Illinois Reading Council Journal, 34(4) 37-41
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Summer, 2006. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Using vocabulary game bookmarks. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 34(3) 51-53.
Spring, 2006. Goff, D. & Steward, F. A wealth of reading resources. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 34 (2) 61-64.
Winter, 2006-2005. Goff, D. & Steward, Frances, Creating learning centers for family literacy night. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 34(1) 54-58.
(Winter, 2005) Goff, D. & Steward, F. Creating parent friendly communication. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 33(1) 69-72.
Fall, 2005. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Hebert, S. Planning for parent workshops. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 33(4) 50-53.
Fall, 2005. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Hebert, S., Bradford, M., & Moran, C. Home-school links: Take home game boards. Spectrum, 3(2), 18-23.
Summer, 2005. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Parent involvement in reading; Communicating with families through school handbooks. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 33(3) 50-52
Spring, 2005. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Parent involvement in reading: Home-learning activities. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 33(2) 56-58.
Fall, 2004. Goff, Diana. Literacy Assessment in Early Childhood Programs, Children and Families Magazine, National Head Start Association.
Non- refereed
Summer, 2009. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Book Selection by Ms Chalkdust Issue 10, IParent Magazine, May, June, July, 5.
Spring,2009. Goff, D.& Steward F. Test-Taking by Ms Chalkdust Issue 9, IParent Magazine, Feb., Mar., Apr., p.24.
Winter,2009. 2008 Goff, D. & Steward, F. Writing by Ms Chalkdust Issue 8, IParent Magazine, Dec., Jan., p.25.
Fall, 2008. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Homework by Ms Chalkdust Issue 6, IParent Magazine, Oct., Nov.
Summer. 2008. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Reading incentives at home and school: Children learn to self-monitor home reading. Issue 6, IParent Magazine, August-September 6, 14.
Summer. 2008. Goff, D. & Steward, F. Macomb summer reading network: Homes, library, and businesses. IParent Magazine, June-July 5,5.
Summer. 2008. Dooley, C.J., Goff, D., & Steward, F. Welcome to school daze by Ms Chalkdust: WIU student teachers in area schools/ classrooms. IParent Magazine, April/May 4, 6.
Chapter review of text
2005. Chapter review for new text: T. Webb, Building Culturally Responsive Family-School Relationships.
Presentations
Refereed
March 2008. Elementary Science International NSTA
Convention, Boston, MA (Co-presenter)
Importance of Nature part II : Extended literacy, fine
arts, and math
March 2007. Elementary Science International NSTA
Convention, St. Louis, Missouri (Co-presenter)
Tracking Animals with Mr. Crinkleroot
March 28-April 2, 2004. Oxford Round Table presentation: Manipulation of Print to Accelerate Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills for Struggling Readers
November 2005. National Science Teachers Association regional convention, Chicago, IL (Co-presenter) Make and Take Extravaganza: science/literacy connection
November, 2005. Presentation, Illinois Science Teacher Conference. Chemistry of Color in Early Childhood Science, WIU.
March, 2004. Illinois Reading Conference, Springfield, IL presentation: Mix, Match, and Manipulate to Teach Reading Fundamentals
Non-refereed
April 27, 2011. Faculty Innovator presentation- Tech
Fest Teachers share success through networking,
WIU
April 15, 2011.Pre K- 8 Science Update Conference,
WIU. Macomb, IL (Co-presenter)
Beneficial Bats, Have we misjudged them?
hands on projects, and computer activities to enhance
learning
April 16, 2010. Science Update Conference, WIU
Spectacular butterflies, Life of the Monarch (Co-
Presenter)
Oct. 16, 2010. WIRC/KDP Conference – resume
Writing and cover letters for teaching positions, WIU
March, 2011- 2008 Annual Dept. Organizations and
Majors Fair, Opportunities in the field of teaching
In early childhood and elementary education,
Heritage Room, WIU
April, 2009. Science Update Conference, WIU. Amazing Balloon Experiments Meet Science Standards. (Co-presenter)
May 7, 2009. Faculty Innovators presentation to
Administrators and faculty of the College of
Education and Human Services on the topic of
faculty use of SPRUZ technology for networking,
Horrabin #1, WIU.
Nov. 18, 2008. Focus insights: Reveal! Redesign!
Reveal ! Western IL Reading Council, WIU HH Rm.
1, Macomb IL (66 participants)
April 2008. PreK-8 Science Update Conference, WIU. What is happening in science and reading? (Co-presenter)
November 2007.. Western IL Reading Council Workshop, WIU, HH Rm. 1 Macomb, IL. Vibrant reading settings (84 participants)
April, 2007. PreK-8, Science Education Update Conference Workshop, WIU, Macomb, IL.
The world of bubbles (Co-presenter)
April 2006. Mr. PreK-8 Science Education Update Conference WIU, Macomb, IL. Crinkleroot extends quality assessment tools in science and reading (k-3). (Co-presenter)
October, 2005. Presentation, Parent Involvement, District wide Teacher In-service, Monmouth-Roseville teachers.
March 5, 2004. Knox, Warren, Henderson, Mercer County Teachers’ Institute presentation: Rhymes, Rhythm, and Rock, Shared Reading in K-1 classrooms.
January 27, 2003. Presentation with Dr. Frances Steward, CUSD 118, Danville, IL. Presented to 60 parents and community members. Topic – Sibling Rivalry.
2001. Conducted “Best Practices in Reading” workshop at the Knox County Teachers’ Institute.
2001-2002, (Monthly) Teaching “Meeting the Challenge” to paraprofessionals in Knox County.
(2000-2001, (Monthly). Teaching “Meeting the
Challenge classes to teachers in Knox, Warren, and
Henderson counties
Professional/Academic Service
International
Coordinated Book Donations (WIU students and F.
Steward) or Funding to countries around the world:
2010-2009 Cambodia; 2009 Honduras;
2008-2007 Cuattro Elementary School, Phillippines;
2008-2007 Livada Orphanage, Romania; 2007- 2006,
Terra Linda School, Guatemala; 2006- 2005 China,
and 2006-2005 Christian Ville Academy in Graisser,
Haiti. Serving on the IRC International Projects
Committee, Illinois Reading Council.
National
Coordinated Book Donations or Funding to America’s
emergency aid schools or classroom needed libraries;
2011 Public School District, Joplin, Missouri; 2011
Baptist Christian Academy; 2010-2011 Sullivan
County Library, Dushore, PA, Appalachian Mts.; 2009
Rome-Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen,
Georgia 2008-2007 Flooded School District,
Waseka, IL; 2008-2007 Classroom libraries in IL
School Districts: Cuba, Canton, and Galesburg; 2006-
2005 Ranson Elementary School, Ranson. WV;
Starting Point, Monmouth, IL; Inmate Prison Taped
Books Project, Canton, IL; Samaritan’s Well, Macomb,
IL; and 2004 Two Family Literacy Nights, Bushnell-
Prairie City and Yorkwood Elementary Schools; and
Taped Books to: (1.) 2004 Mini O’Beirne Crisis
Nursery Shelter, Springfield, IL; (2.)2004 KnoxCounty
CADV, Galesburg, IL; and (3.)Sojourn Shelton
Services, Springfield, IL
Regional
Feb. 2011. Science Olympiad , co-captain, Write It-
Do It event, HH#43, WIU, Macomb, IL
Feb. 2010. Science Olympiad, co-captain, Trajectory
Event, WIU, HH Gym, Macomb, IL
Feb., 2009. Science Olympiad tournament, Team Captain, Trajectory Event, WIU, HH Gym, Macomb, IL
Feb. 2008. Science Olympiad tournament, Team Captain, Trajectory Event, WIU, HH Gym, Macomb, IL
Feb., 2007. Science Olympiad tournament, Team Captain, Trajectory Event, WIU, HH Gym, Macomb, IL
April, 2006. Science Olympiad tournament, Team Captain, Trajectory Event, WIU, HH Gym, Macomb, IL
March 2005. Science Olympiad Team Captain, Trajectory
February 14, 2004. Science Olympiad, Team Leader and Event Captain, Catapults
February 8, 2003. Science Olympiad, Served as Event Captain for the Mystery Architecture event
University
August 1, 2011-2003. Faculty Advisor for Tri-Sigma Sorority, Western Illinois University.
Summers, 2009-2004. Freshman Orientation, Western Illinois University. Presentation/group discussion about academic success.
2009-2008. Freshman Experience presentations for students on academic expectations
2010-2009. PAA Committee for Unit B Faculty
Department
2011-2010). Search Committee, literacy position
2010-2009. Search Committee, literacy position
2009-2008. Search committee, field experience, EIS
2008-2004). Bureau of Cultural Affairs Committee, Member-at-large.
2010-2005). Discover Western, parents and students
introduction to ElEd and Early Childhood programs.
April 28, 2006. Discover Western-type program, Education. Minority students from the Quad Cities visited for the day, presented and did a group discussion about majoring in Education.
April 2006. Graduate Program Display, Children’s Literacy Open House.
March 24, 2006. Multicultural Experience, Curriculum and Instruction. Took a group of EIS 201 students to Beardstown where we spent the day observing in classrooms with ESL students.
February, 2006. Graduate Program Display, Curriculum and Instruction at Five County Teacher Institute about the Graduate Program choices offered.
January 27, 2006).Discover Western-type program for minority youth from inner city Chicago, Education and Human Services. Dinner and introduction to Teacher Education program.
September 17, 2005. Presentation to EdAd graduate class, Curriculum and Instruction. Presentation on setting up children for success in reading at the elementary level.
April 9, 2005. Presentation in EdAd graduate class, Curriculum and Instruction. Class of soon to be principals on setting up successful reading programs in their schools.
April 2005. Graduate Program Display, Children’s Literacy Open House.
March 2005. Graduate Program Display, Curriculum and Instruction at Five County Teacher Institute about the Graduate Program choices offered.
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December 2003-May 2004. Advisor for ECHOS, Early Childhood Organization.
February 20, 2003. Presentation to the Western Illinois University Student Education Association. Topic – Parent/Teacher Conferences – 17 students and faculty
Community
2011-2006. Member of Paint the Town Pink Committee
For Breast Cancer Awareness, coordinate Tevar Walk/Bike /Run and other events every September/October
2010-2007. Consultant, Abingdon School Dist.,
Bushnell-Prairie City Dist., and West Prairie Dist.
Conscious Discipline in the classroom and literacy
Assessment for K,1, and 2nd graders.
Oct.2009, 2008 and 2007. Danish Student Exchange
Program, volunteer
2009-2002. Volunteer Summer reading tutor
December 2007-2003. Reading/Language Arts Consultant, Abingdon School District 217.
2002). Goff, D. & Sandford, T. question and answer
newsletter for parents, “School with Ms.Chalkdust”.
2002-1993).Planned and participated in reading, math, and writing parent-child workshops, once each semester.
2001- 1992. Taught parenting classes.
2000-1992. Planned and participated in “Super Saturday”, hands-on math and science workshops for K-5 students, one Saturday each quarter.
2003-1991. Yearly presentations to Kiwanis on early intervention in reading to receive funding for summer reading program for first graders.
2002- 1990. Co-chair of REACH, an after school tutoring program.
2002- 1980. Development and co-director of the Early Intervention Program for Abingdon Dist.217.
2001-1997. Member of the School Improvement Committee.
1998-1991. Development of and Director of Parent Involvement Program for Abingdon Dist. 217.
1997-1982. Chairman and member of School Discipline Committee.
Grants/ Awards
2011-2009 Invited to join Faculty Innovators to
develop new ways to use technology in the Department.
2011-2010. Recipient of the Who’s Who Among America’s Collegiate Faculty.
2009-2005. Recipient of the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
May, 2007. KDP Grant for Parent /Child Connection Reading to Me program for inmates to read books on tape and send the tapes and books to their children monthly.
2008-2007. Recipient of Zeta Phi Beta Teacher Appreciation Award for assistance to minority students in Teacher Education
(May, 2006) KDP Grant coordinator for $200 grant for Family Reading nights.
April 2006. Recipient of the Golden Apple Award from Student Alumni Council for service at Western Illinois University
May 12, 2005. President of local chapter of KDP, grant coordinator. Dealing with Feelings Through Book Sharing grant submitted for $200. on February 20, 2005 to Kappa Delta Pi.
April 26, 2005. Recipient of the Office of Student Activities Greek Life Advisor of the Year, 2005.
Professional memberships/ Affiliations
Retired Teachers’ Association
National Association for the Education of Young
Children
Illinois Reading Council, Assistant Editor of the Illinois
Reading Council Journal 2004-2007
Western Illinois Reading Council, Vice President,
2006-2008
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi, Membership Chair, 2008- 2011
Kappa Delta Pi, President, 2005, 2006, 2007
Kappa Delta Pi, Vice President, 2004
Phi Kappa Phi
Performing Arts Society
Bureau of Cultural Affairs
Western Illinois University Women