Jeanetta G. Riley, PhD
Murray State University
Assistant Professor
Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
3201 Alexander Hall
Murray, KY 42071
EDUCATION
August 2005 Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction with Emphasis in Elementary Education and Specialization in Early Childhood Education
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Dissertation Title: Nurturing Their Students: Primary Level
Teachers’ Perceptions
May 2000 Specialist in Education--Elementary Education
Murray State University, Murray, KY
Thesis Title: An Investigation of Differential Teacher-Student
Interactions in Primary Mathematics Instruction
Based on Student Gender
August 1989 Master of Arts in Education--Elementary Education
Murray State University, Murray, KY
May 1982 Bachelor of Arts—Double Major: Elementary Education with
Kindergarten Endorsement; Psychology
Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, KY
Spring 1982-KY Wesleyan College Psychology Achievement Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE—COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY LEVEL
2006 to Present
· Assistant Professor, Murray State University, Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Teaching and Supervisory Assignments
Summer 2009 Course Assignment
EDU 600 Introduction to Teacher Leadership
Spring 2009 Course Assignments
ELE 390 Introduction to Kindergarten
ELE 410 Collaboration and Communication in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
ELE 605 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (ITV)
SED 640 Graduate IECE Practicum
Fall 2008 Course Assignments
ELE 390 Introduction to Kindergarten
SED 653 Methods and Materials for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers (web based course)
SED 640 Graduate IECE Practicum
ELE 612 Infant-Toddler Practicum
ELE 613 Clinical Experiences in IECE
Summer 2008 Course Assignments
SED 640 Graduate IECE Practicum
Spring 2008 Course Assignments
ELE 390 Introduction to Kindergarten
ELE 410 Collaboration and Communication in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
ELE 605 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (ITV)
SED 640 Graduate IECE Practicum
Spring 2008 Supervisory Assignments
University Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education student teacher
Fall 2007 Course Assignments
ELE 390 Introduction to Kindergarten
ELE 474 Practicum in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
SED 653 Methods and Materials for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers (web based course)
Summer 2007 Course Assignments
SED 640 Graduate IECE Practicum
Spring 2007 Course Assignments
ELE 390 Introduction to Kindergarten
ELE 410 Collaboration and Communication in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
ELE 604 Advanced Studies in Kindergarten (web based course)
ELE 605 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (ITV)
Spring 2007 Supervisory Assignments
University Coordinator for three Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education student teachers
Fall 2006 Course Assignments
ELE 103 Issues and Practices in American Education
ELE 474 Practicum in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
FCS 525 Advanced Child Development
SED 653 Methods and Materials for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers (web based course)
2003-2004
· Graduate Teaching Assistant for The University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
Teaching/Supervisory Assignments
Spring 2004
CIR 408 (Language and Literacy Methods K-4--Intermediate Block)
Supervisor CIR 408L (Practicum Lab for K-4--Intermediate Block)
Fall 2003
Supervisor: Practicum Lab in Forrest Co., MS school for K-8 Senior Block students
Assistant supervisor: Practicum Lab in Hattiesburg, MS school for K-8 Senior Block students
Assisted Research Professor: CIP 403 (Curriculum Methods Kindergarten through Primary--
Intermediate Block class) and CIR 408 (Language and Literacy Methods K-4—Intermediate
Block class)
2001-2002
Adjunct Instructor for Madisonville Community College
Teaching Assignment
EDP 202 (Human Development and Learning)
PUBLICATIONS
Articles Published in Refereed Journals
Riley, J. G., & Jones, R. B. (in press). Acknowledging learning through play in the primary
grades. Childhood Education: Infancy through Early Adolescence.
Riley, J. G., & Jones, R. B. (2007). When girls and boys play: What research tells us. Childhood
Education: Infancy through Early Adolescence, 84(1), 38-43.
Boyce, J. S., Alber-Morgan, S. A., & Riley, J. G. (2007). Fearless public speaking: Oral
presentation activities for the elementary classroom. Childhood Education: Infancy
through Early Adolescence, 83(3), 142-150.
Riley, J. G., & Boyce, J. S. (2007). Buddying or bullying: A school-wide decision. Dimensions
of Early Childhood, 35 (1), 3-10.
Riley, J. G. (2005). Secret buddies: Children learning about kindness. Childhood Education:
Infancy through Early Adolescence, 82(1), 36O-36P.
Riley, J. G., & Jones, R. B. (2005). Investigating gender differences in recess play. PlayRights,
26 (1), 18-21, Retrieve from http://ipaworld.org/Journals/March2005PlayRights.pdf
Article Printed in Childhood Education: Infancy through Early Adolescence Selected for Book Chapters
Riley, J. G., & Jones, R. B. (2010). When girls and boys play: What research tells us. In K. M.
Paciorek (Ed.), Annual Editions: Early Childhood Education (pp. 91-95). Boston:
McGraw-Hill.
Riley, J. G., & Jones, R. B. (2010). When girls and boys play: What research tells us. In B.
Hutchison (Ed.), Annual Editions: Gender Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Riley, J. G., & Jones, R. B. (2010). When girls and boys play: What research tells us. In E. N.
Junn, & C. J. Boyatzis (Eds.), Annual Editions: Child Growth and Development
Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Book Reviews
Riley, J. G. (2004). [Review of the book Hurricanes]. Childhood Education: Infancy through Early Adolescence, 81(2), 109.
Riley, J. G. (2004). [Review of the book The Mozart effect for children]. Roeper Review, 26 (3), 173.
Riley, J. G. (2003, September). [Review of the book Boys and girls learn differently: A guide for
teachers and parents]. Kentucky Teacher, p. 6.
Sidebar Published in Textbook
Riley, J. (2008). Men wanted for teaching young children. In M. T. Dever, & R. C. Falconer,
Foundations and Change in Early Childhood Education (p. 308). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
PRESENTATIONS
Refereed--International
2009 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Chicago, IL, March 18-21-2009
Presenter with Margaret Gichuru and Jo Robertson —Murray State University
Title: Everyone Has a Culture: Multicultural Education in the Preschool Classroom
(Concurrent Session)
2009 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Chicago, IL, March 18-21-2009
Second presenter with Rose B. Jones and MaryBeth Evans, The University of Southern Mississippi
Title: Designing Play and Movement Activities: Guiding Our Children Forward in
Learning (Concurrent Session)
2008 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2008
Primary presenter with Rose B. Jones, The University of Southern Mississippi
Title: Promoting and Including Play in the Primary Grades: Exploring the Possibilities (Concurrent Session)
2007 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Tampa, FL, May 2-5, 2007,
Title: Primary Teachers’ Perceptions of Nurturing Their Students (Research Roundtable Presentation)
2006 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual International Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, TX, April 12-15, 2006
Second presenter with Rose B. Jones, The University of Southern Mississippi
Title: Recess Play: Observations of First and Fifth Grade Children (Research Forum Presentation)
2004 The American Association for the Child’s Right to Play (IPA/USA) Triennial Conference,
Baltimore, MD, April 29-May 1, 2004
Primary presenter with Rose B. Jones, The University of Southern Mississippi
Title: Play Benefits for Girls and for Boys
Refereed--National
2009 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Washington, D.C.
November 18-21, 2009
Presenter with Jo Robertson, Joann Niffenegger, Margaret Gichuru—Murray State University
Title: Understanding Children’s Behaviors through a Cultural Lens
Refereed--Regional
2009 Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC,
January 29-31, 2009
Presenter with Jo Robertson, Joann Niffenegger, Margaret Gichuru-- Murray State University
Title: Learning about Culture: Young Children and Multiculturalism (presentation accepted—unable to attend due to 2009 ice storm)
2006 Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) Conference, Nashville, TN, February 1-4, 2006 Primary presenter with Rose B. Jones, The University of Southern Mississippi,
Title: You’re Letting Them Play? Playful Environments and Learning During the Primary Years
2005 Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA, Primary presenter with Renee C. Falconer, The University of Southern Mississippi
Title: Nurturing Their Students: Primary Level Teachers’ Perceptions (presentation
accepted-conference cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina)
2005 Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA, Second presenter with Rose B. Jones, The University of Southern Mississippi
Title: Elementary Recess: A Study of First and Fifth Grade Children (presentation accepted- conference cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina)
Invited--State
2003 Mississippi Council of Teachers of English Fall Conference, Jackson, MS, Title: Using Readers’ Theatre in Elementary Grades
SERVICE
To Department
2008-2009
Chairperson for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
Committee
2007-2008
IECE Program Submission Committee
To College
2008-2009
Chairperson for College of Education Undergraduate Studies Committee
K-TIP Team Member--Teacher Educator for three Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Teacher Interns and one Elementary Education Teacher Intern
2007
Member of Search Committee for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education position
2006-present
Multicultural Standing Committee
· 2008-2009 Assisted in preparing for Dr. Robert Cooter visit
· 2007-2008 Assisted in preparing for Dr. James Comer visit
NCATE Committee: Assessment System and Unit Evaluation
2007-2008
K-TIP Team Member--Teacher Educator for K-12 Speech Intern
2006-2007
K-TIP Team Member--Teacher Educator for two MSU Interdisciplinary Early Childhood
Education Teacher Interns
To University
2006-2008
Roads Scholar Team--Madisonville-North Hopkins High School
To Profession
2007-present
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Research Committee
· Responsible for reviewing research proposals for Annual International Conference and Exhibit
2006-present
Children’s book reviewer for Southern Early Childhood Association
2006
Session Facilitator for Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Conference, San
Antonio, TX
2004
Session Presider for Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Gatlinburg,
TN
2003
Session Co-Presider for Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Biloxi, MS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Riley, J. (2009, July). Blended Learning: Blitz Event. Attended professional development session
sponsored by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Murray State
University, Murray, KY.
Riley, J. (2009, June). Professional Learning Communities at Work. Attended professional
development sessions sponsored by Solution Tree. St. Charles, MO.
Riley, J. (2009, June). Promoting Excellence in Early Childhood Education through a
Framework of Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Attended professional
development sessions at 23rd Annual Early Childhood Summer Institute sponsored KY
Early Childhood Regional Training Centers. Louisville, KY
Riley, J. (2009, March). Tenure and Promotion. Attended New Faculty Cohort session sponsored
by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Murray State University, Murray,
KY.
Riley, J. (2008, December). 12 Gadgets of Christmas. Attended professional development
session sponsored by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology and MSU
Libraries. Murray State University, Murray, KY.
Riley, J. (2008, September). Big Ideas on Teaching. Attended the Eleventh Annual Teaching and
Technology Forum hosted by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology.
Murray State University, Murray, KY.
Membership in Professional Organizations
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and affiliates:
Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA)
KY Association for Early Childhood Education (KAECE)
Audubon Area Association for Education of Young Children
Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA)
Phi Delta Kappa International
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE—PUBLIC SCHOOL
1982 to 2006
Teacher employed by Hopkins County Board of Education, Madisonville, KY
1984-Spring 2006
Second and Second/Third Grade Teacher (West Broadway Elementary School)
1983-1984
Kindergarten Teacher (West Broadway Elementary School)
1982-1983
Substitute Teacher-Kindergarten through Eighth Grades (Hopkins County Board of
Education)