Judy Clayton Trotti

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Judy Clayton Trotti

2908 Amber Forest Trail

Belton, TX 76513

254 613-4742 (home)

254 295-5131 (office)

Areas of Expertise: Teacher education and professional development with focus on curriculum & instruction, reading, and research

I. Education

Year DegreeMajorInstitution

2008 Ph.D. Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of NorthTexas

1993 M.Ed Reading Specialist Hardin-SimmonsUniversity

1986 B. Ed. Elementary Education,Hardin-SimmonsUniversity

magna cum laude

II. Professional Experience

Begin/End YearPlace of Employment Rank/Job Title

2009-presentUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorAssistant Professor

2008-2009University of North TexasAdjunct Professor

College of Education

Denton, Texas

2007-2008University of Texas atVisiting Assistant Professor

Arlington

College of Education

Arlington, Texas

2005-2007University of North TexasCurriculum Writer,

College of EducationParent Teacher Education

Denton, TexasConnection

2007Research Assistant, Early Childhood Education

2006Teaching Fellow, Math Methods for Professional

DevelopmentSchool

2006Teaching Fellow,

Foundations of Education

2004-2005McMurry UniversityAdjunct instructor,

College of EducationEarly Childhood Theories;

Abilene, TexasLanguage Acquisition

2002-2005Summit Scholastic ServicesPrivate Tutor, K-12,

Abilene, Texasreading and math

2004-2005Texas State Technical CollegeSenior Instructor,

Developmental EducationBasic Writing Skills; Writing

Abilene, TexasSkills I; Writing Skills II;

Basic Reading; College

Preparatory Reading I;

College Preparatory Reading

1998-2004Instructor,

Basic Math; Introduction

to Algebra; Intermediate

Algebra

1993-2002Lueders-Avoca ISDDirector & Teacher, K-12

Lueders, TexasGifted & Talented

1992-1994Hardin-Simmons UniversityAdjunct Instructor,

College of EducationDiagnosis & Correction of

Abilene, TexasReading Difficulties; Clinical

Experiences in Reading;

Supervisor of Student

Teachers; Organization and

Materials for Reading

1992-1993Assistant Director,

Threshold Summer Program

for Gifted/Talented Youth

1990-1993Graduate Assistant,

to the department chair

1987-1990Abilene ISDTeacher, grade 2

Abilene, Texas

1986-1987Teacher, grade 1

III. Professional Involvement and Service

A. Professional Memberships

2011-Present, Delta Kappa Gamma

2011-Present, TALE

2010-Present, Association of Teacher Educators

2006-Present, Phi Kappa Phi, University of North Texas, Chapter 230

2006-Present, International Reading Association

2006-Present, Texas Association of Teacher Educators

B. Professional Service

2012, Dissertation committee member for Rosa Thompson, UMHB

2011-2012 Dissertation committee member for Zawanda Washington, UMHB

2011, spring. Mentor for colleague, C. Allemand.

2011-present, Advisory Council Member for College and Career Readiness Initiative: English Language Arts Faculty Collaborative

2011, Rubric Committee Chair, COE, UMHB

2011-present English in Texas Review Board

2011, April. Webbing and the reading process. English in Texas. Manuscript Review.

2011, May. Nurturing pre-service teacher instructional design and teaching competency via learning study. Teaching Education. Manuscript Review.

2009, Vice-President elect UNT & TWU chapter of Phi Delta Kappa

2003-2005, Retention Committee Member, TexasStateTechnicalCollege, Abilene,

Texas

2001-2004, Beta Zeta Psi chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Advisor, Texas State Technical

College

2003, Steering Committee for Leadership Development Program, TexasState Technical College

2001-2002, Faculty Senate Representative, TexasStateTechnicalCollege

C. Honors/Awards

2012, QEP proposal winner, Crusaders Can Write.

2012, Summer Research Grant, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

2011, Alumni Honor Society, University of North Texas

2007, Outstanding Doctoral Student, Curriculum & Instruction, University of North Texas

2007, Best Practice Award for Innovative Use of Technology, American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, New York, NY. Presented to PTE Connect project members, University of NorthTexas.

2006, Reva Sykes Friedsam Scholarship, Teacher Education and Administration, University of NorthTexas.

2006, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Texas State Technical College (TSTC)

2005, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, TSTC

2004, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, TSTC

2003, Potter Award nominee for Outstanding Faculty, TSTC

1990, Teacher of the Year, AustinElementary School, Abilene, Texas

1986, Outstanding Student Teacher, Hardin-SimmonsUniversity (HSU), Abilene, Texas

1986, Education Award of $1,000 for outstanding graduate, HSU

1986, Who’s Who in AmericanColleges and Universities

1985, Christa Wood Royal Scholarship for Teachers, HSU

1984, American Association of University Women Scholarship, Abilene, Texas

1982-1986, Alpha Chi Honor Society, HSU

D. Credentials

Reading Specialist, all level

Secondary Mathematics Certificate

Elementary Certificate, K-8

English as a Second Language Endorsement

Early Childhood Endorsement

Gifted/Talented Endorsement

IV. Scholarship

A. Publications

Refereed Articles Published

Trotti, J. (2012).Preserviceteachers’multiculturalteaching concerns and knowledge about parent involvement practices. Teaching Education and Practice.

Trotti, J., Harris, M., Jacobson, A., & Brown, A. (2006, July). Volunteering for student success: When parents, communities, & teachers connect. E-volunteerism: the Electronic Journal of the Volunteer Community, VI(6), 2-13.

Refereed Articles in process of publication

Pilgrim, J. & Trotti, J . (2012). Graphic novels in today’s elementary classroom. TALE Yearbook. Austin, TX: International Reading Association.

Non-Refereed Article Published

Trotti, J., & Allemand, C. (2011). Intrinsic values of children’s literature.Delta Kappa Gamma Newsletter.

Internet Publications

Trotti, J. & Harris, M (2009). Welcoming. Available from University of North Texas, PTE Connect website:

Trotti, J. & Harris, M (2009). Communicating. Available from University of North Texas, PTE Connect website:

Trotti, J. & Harris, M (2009). Supporting student success. Available from University of North Texas, PTE Connect website:

Trotti, J. & Harris, M (2009). Speaking up for every child. Available from University of North Texas, PTE Connect website:

Trotti, J. & Harris, M (2009). Sharing power. Available from University of North Texas, PTE Connect website:

Trotti, J. & Harris, M (2009). Collaborating with the community. Available from University of North Texas, PTE Connect website:

Trotti, J. & Brown, A. (2006). Advocacy and school decision making. Available from University of NorthTexas, Parent Teacher Education Connection website:

Trotti, J. & Brown, A. (2006) Collaborating with the community. Available from University of NorthTexas, Parent Teacher Education Connection website:

B. Presentations

Trotti, J.(August, 2012). Speaking up for every child. Association of Teacher Educators. Boston, MA.

Trotti, J. & Pilgrim, J. (June, 2012). Exploring reasons students choose graphic novels. Texas Association of Teacher Educators. Austin, TX.

Trotti, J. & Pilgrim, J. (December, 2011). Buying graphic novels. Rotary Club. Belton, TX.

Pilgrim, J. & Trotti, J. (October, 2011). Shedding a light on the use of graphic novels. Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading. Waco, TX.

Pilgrim, J. & Trotti, J. (July, 2011). Investigating the appeal of graphic novels. Texas Association of Teacher Educators. Austin, TX.

Brown, A., Harris, M., & Trotti, J. (April, 2011). Parent teacher education connection: A web-based model for preservice teachers. American Education Research Association. New Orleans, LA.

Harris, M, Brown, A., & Trotti, J. (April, 2011). Advocacy for family, school, and community partnerships through teacher education. Association for Childhood Education International. New Orleans, LA.

Brown, A., Trotti, J., & Harris, M. (November, 2010). Family, school, and community partnerships: A model for pre-service teacher education. CREATE. Houston, TX.

Harris, M., & Trotti, J. (June, 2009). Introduction to education online. Texas Association for Teacher Educators. Austin, TX.

Trotti, J. (April, 2009). Multicultural teaching concerns and parent involvement

knowledge of preservice teachers. American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Brown, A., Trotti, J., Harris, M. M., & Jacobson, A. (April, 2009). Teacher candidate learningabout family involvement at four universities.American Educational Research Association. San Diego, CA.

Trotti, J. (February, 2009). Characteristics of preservice teachers learning parentinvolvement practices. Association of Teacher Educators. Dallas, TX.

Trotti, J. & Harris, M. M. (March, 2008). Relationship between Multicultural Teaching Concerns and Parent Involvement Knowledge of Preservice Teachers. American Educational Research Association (Pre-Conference INET). New York, NY.

Trotti, J. (February, 2008). Links between Pre-Service Teacher Parent Involvement Attitude Changes and Multicultural Teaching Concerns. Association of Teacher Educators. New Orleans, LA.

Trotti, J. & Walker, K (November 28, 2007). Sticks and Stones May Break MyBones, but Words Hurt, Too.National Reading Conference. Austin, TX.

Harris, M. M. & Trotti, J. (June 9, 2007). Case Studies of New Teachers Engaging Parentsacross Cultures. Texas Association of Teacher Educators. Austin, TX.

Harris, M. M. & Trotti, J. (February 20, 2007). New Teachers Engage Parents acrossCultures.Association of Teacher Educators. San Diego, CA.

Trotti, J. & Brown, A. (March 9, 2007). Evidence of Teacher Candidate Learning about Family, School, and Community Partnerships: Analysis of Online Group Discussions. Educational Research Exchange. Denton, TX.

Trotti, J. & Brown, A. (February 8, 2007). Teacher Candidates Learn about Family, School, and Community Partnerships: Analysis of Online Group Discussions.Fifteenth Annual Conference on Parent Education. Denton, TX.

Trotti, J. & Brown, A. (October 30, 2006). Making a Difference by Engaging Parents and Families. Practical Parent Education Conference.Dallas, TX.

Harris, M. M. & Trotti, J. (October 24, 2006). Making a Difference by Engaging Parentsand Families. Texas Teacher Education Conference: CSOTTE. Corpus Christi, TX.

Trotti, J. (September 22, 2006). Advocacy and School Decision Making: Training Session for Parent Liaisons, Dallas ISD.

Trotti, J. (July 21, 2006). Parent Communication: When, What, Why, How? Beginning Teachers’ Conference. University of NorthTexas. Denton, TX.

Harris, M. M., Trotti, J. & Brown, A. (February 10, 2006). PTE Connection: Staff Development for Parental Engagement. Fourteenth Annual Conference on Parent Education. Denton, TX.

Trotti, J. & Brown, A. (February 3, 2006). Developing Teacher Candidate Ability to Engage Parents. Educational Research Exchange. Denton, TX.

VI. Instructional Activities

Title, Location, ResponsibilitySemester, Year

READ 3320Fall, 2012

Emergent Literacy

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDSL 4310Fall, 2012

Pedagogy and Assessment of

Teachers of English Language Learners

UMHB, Assistant Professor

READ 3320Spring, 2012

Emergent Literacy

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDSL 4310Spring, 2012

Pedagogy and Assessment of

Teachers of English Language Learners

UMHB, Assistant Professor

READ 3320Fall, 2011

Emergent Literacy

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDSL 4310

Pedagogy and Assessment for

Teachers of English Language Learners

UMHB, Assistant Professor

READ 3326Summer, 2011

Content Area Reading

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDSL 4310

Pedagogy and Assessment for

Teachers of ELL

UMHB, Assistant Professor

Assessment and Pedagogy

for Teachers of ELL

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDSL 4310Spring, 2011

Pedagogy and Assessment for

Teachers of English Language Learners

UMHB, Assistant Professor

Emergent Literacy

UMHB, Assistant Professor

READ 3320Fall, 2010

Emergent Literacy

UMHB, Assistant Professor

Content Area Reading

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDUC 3315

Students and Learning

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDUC 3320

Understanding the Teaching Profession

UMHB, Assistant Professor

READ 3307Summer, 2010

Children’s Literature

UMHB, Assistant Professor

Content Area Reading

UMHB, Assistant Professor

Advanced Content Area Reading

UMHB, Assistant Professor

READ 3320Spring, 2010

Emergent Literacy

UMHB, Assistant Professor

Children’s Literature

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDSP 4364

Special Education Practicum

UMHB, Assistant Professor

READ 3320Fall, 2009

Emergent Literacy

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDUC 3315

Students and Learning

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDUC 3320

Understanding the Teaching Profession

UMHB, Assistant Professor

EDRE 4850 Spring, 2009

Assessment and Evaluation

Of Reading

UNT, Adjunct Professor

EDEE 3320 Spring, 2009

Foundations of Education:

The School Curriculum

UNT, Adjunct Professor

EDEE 3320 Fall, 2008

Foundations of Education:

The School Curriculum

UNT, Adjunct Professor

EDRE 4850 Fall, 2008

Assessment and Evaluation

of Reading

UNT, Adjunct Professor

EDRE 4850

Assessment and Evaluation Summer, 2008

of Reading

UNT, Adjunct Professor

LIST 4373 Spring, 2008

Literacy Learning in

Elementary School

UTA, Visiting Assistant

Professor

LIST 4376 Spring, 2008

Assessment in Literacy

Learning, UTA,

Visiting Assistant

Professor

LIST 4373 Fall, 2007

Literacy Learning in

Elementary School,

UTA, Visiting Assistant

Professor

LIST 4376

Assessment in

Literacy Learning

UTA, Visiting Assistant

Professor

LIST 4378

Teaching Reading,

Writing, & Literacy in the

Mid-Level Grades

UTA, Visiting Assistant

Professor

LIST 4343

Content Reading

Writing, UTA,

Visiting Assistant

Professor

EDEE 4350 Math Methods Fall, 2006

UNT Dallas, Teaching Fellow

EDEE 3320 Foundations of Spring, 2006

Education, UNT Denton,

Teaching Fellow

EDCI 4330 Language Spring 2004

Acquisition, McMurry

University, Adjunct Instructor

ECED 4301 Early Childhood Summer 2004

Theories, McMurry University, Fall, 2003

Adjunct Instructor