CURRICULUM VITA
ROBIN A. RACKLEY, PH.D.
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
342 Harrington Tower
College Station, TX77843-4232
Work (979) 862.6444
EDUCATION
2004Ph.D. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
2000M.Ed. TexasA&MUniversity, College Station, TX
Emphasis: Child Development/Gifted and Talented Education
1991B.S. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
CERTIFICATIONAREAS
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Elementary Reading Specialist (Grades 1-8)
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-KG)
Gifted and Talented (Grades PK–8)
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
2011-PresentClinical Associate Professor, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, College of Education, Texas A&M University
2008- Present Undergraduate Early ChildhoodCoordinator, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, College of Education, Texas A&M University
2007-2011 Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, College of Education, Texas A&M University
2005 -2007Lecturer, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, College of Education, Texas A&M University
2005-2006Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology,College of Education, Texas A&M University
2000-2005Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education, TexasA&MUniversity
2000-2001Research Team Member, Innovative Alternatives, Inc. Peer Mediation Program Evaluation for Alvin and Pasadena Independent School District, Center for Collaborative Learning Communities, Texas A&M University
1999-2000Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Texas A&M University
COURSES TAUGHT
ECHE321The Young Child and Early Childhood Education
ECHE332 Planning and Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education
ECFB 420Science Methods for Early Childhood Educators
ECFB 440Math Methods for Early Childhood Educators
EDCI 365 Using Technology in Elementary Classrooms
EDCI 644 Curriculum Development
EDCI 646 Instructional Theories
EDCI 675 Teaching Strategies Patterns of Learning
EDCI680Professional Internship
EDCI 689Classroom Management
EDCI689 Learning Theories for Educators
EPSY 320Child Development for Educators
EPSY 321Adolescent Development for Educators
EPSY 636Techniques of Research
EPSY648Creativity and Intelligence
INST 301Educational Psychology
RDNG440 Reading and Language Arts Methods in Early Childhood Education
TEFB 273Introduction to Culture, Community, Society and Schools
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
1999-1993Teacher, North Zulch Independent School District, North Zulch, TX. Kindergarten
1997-1999Gifted and Talented Elementary Coordinator, North Zulch Independent School District, North Zulch, TX.
1993- 1992 Teacher, North Zulch Independent School District, North Zulch, TX. First Grade
1992-1991Teacher, North Zulch Independent School District, North Zulch, TX. Third Grade
PUBLICATIONS
Sokolowski, A. & Rackley R. (2011).Teaching harmonic motion in trigonometry: Inductive inquiry supported by physics simulations.Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 25(1),45-53.
Rackley, R. & Knight, S. L. (2010). Understanding human development for children (EC-
6). In J. Nath & M. Cohen (eds.) Becoming a teacher in Texas 3rd edition. Belmont
CA: Wadsworth.
Rackely, R. (2007). Instructor’s resource manual for educational psychology active learning edition,10thedition. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Rackely, R. (2006). Instructor’s resource manual for educational psychology, 10th edition. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Chapters
Knight, S. L.,& Rackley, R. (2003). Understanding human development. In J. Nath & M. Cohen (eds.) Becoming a teacher in Texas, 2nd edition.Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
GRANT
EXTERNAL / AGENCY/SOURCE / AMOUNT / PERIODProblem Solving Verizon Foundation$50, 200 2011 -
Through Thinkfinity
PAPER PRESENTATIONS
International Conference
Sokolowski, A. & Rackley, R. (2010, July). Inductive reasoning in mathematics
supported by physics simulations. 2nd International Conference on Education, Economy and
Society to be held in Paris (France) on 21-24 July 2010.
Sokolowski, A. & Rackley, R. (2010, April). Inductive reasoning in mathematics supported by physics simulations: A way of integrating the methodologies of science and math.Paper accepted at the International Conference on Education, Training and Informatics, Orlando, FL.
National Conferences
Goldsby, D., Rackley, R., Allen, G., Zeynep, E. (2010, May).Perceptions of pre-service teachers technology ability. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Rackley, R., Knight, S. L.,Gunersel, B. (2009, April).Using classroom observation to investigate the transportability of school-based mental health programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Rackley, R. (2002, April). Examining the relationship betweenteacherefficacy and perceptions of technology efficacy in classroom teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Regional Conferences
Goldsby, D., Rackley, R., Allen (2011, February). A study of pre-service teacher perceptions of ability to use technology.Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
Rackley, R. & Alford, B. (2010, June). Pre-service teachers technology ability. Paper presented at the ActivEducator Conference. Fort Worth, TX.
Goldsby, D., Rackley, R., Allen, G., Zeynep, E. (2010, February).Perceptions of pre-service teachers technology ability. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Durbin, S.B., Knight, S.L., Georgis, G. & Rackley, R. (2001, February). Investigating the impact of conflict resolutions and response patterns among adolescents. Symposium presented at the annual conference of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Local Conference
Durbin, S.B., Knight, S.L., Georgis, G. & Rackley, R. (2001, January). Investigating the impact of conflict resolutions and response patterns among adolescents. Symposium presented at the Educational Research Exchange, TexasA&MUniversity.
PUBLICATIONS
Sokolowski, A. & Rackley R. (2011).Teaching harmonic motion in trigonometry: Inductive inquiry supported by physics simulations.Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 25(1),45-53.
Rackley, R. & Knight, S.L. (2010).Understanding human development for children (EC-
6). In J. Nath & M. Cohen (eds.) Becoming a teacher in Texas 3rd edition. Belmont
CA: Wadsworth.
Rackely, R. (2007). Instructor’s resource manual for educational psychologyactive learning edition,10thedition. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Rackely, R. (2006). Instructor’s resource manual for educational psychology, 10th edition. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Chapters
Knight, S.L., Rackley, R. (2003). Understanding human development. In J. Nath & M. Cohen (eds.) Becoming a teacher in Texas, 2nd edition.Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
WORKSHOPS
Rackley, R.(2008,August).Classroom management in an inquiry environment.Cy-Fair ISD Middle School. NSF funded project –Professional Learning Community Model for Entry into Teaching Science.
Rackely, R. and Collins, T. (2007, October). Improving communication between parents and early childhood educators.First Presbyterian Children’s Center Professional Development Workshop, Bryan, TX.
Rackley, R. (2007, February).Promotion of moral development among young children.St. Thomas Early Learning Center Professional Development Workshop, College Station, TX.
Carter, N., Webb-Johnson, G., Knight, S. L.,Rackley, R. (2005, November).Teaching all children making it work.Aldine Independent School District Professional Development Workshop, Aldine, TX.
Hicks, M.K., Rackley, R., Corder, C. (2001, August).Integrating technology into the curriculum: Fitting the pieces of the puzzle to meet the needs of the students.Cotulla Independent School District, Cotulla, TX.
Knight, S.L. & Rackley, R. (2001, January). Implementing teacher leadership.KleinIndependentSchool District, Spring, TX.
SERVICE
2009Member, Program Review, Preparation Committee, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, Texas A&M University
2009Member, Program Review, Survey Committee, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, Texas A&M University
2008-PresentUndergraduate Early Childhood Coordinator, Texas A&M University
2008-PresentMember, Leadership Team, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, Texas A&M University
2008-PresentCo-Chair, Undergraduate Committee, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, Texas A&M University
2008-PresentMember, Classroom of the Future Taskforce, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, Texas A&M University
2008- PresentMember, Early Childhood Search Committee, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, Texas A&M University
2007-PresentCoordinator, Early Childhood Master’s Program, Texas A&M University
2002 -2003Mentor/Facilitator, Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation Program.
Sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, TexasA&M
University, College Station, TX.
2000Group Facilitator, Participatory Campus Leadership Conference. Sponsored by the Center for Collaborative Learning Communities/Principals Center, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
AWARDS
2010Texas A&M University, Student-Led Award for Teaching Excellence
2009Texas A&M University, Student-Led Award for Teaching Excellence
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Educational Research Association
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Kindergarten Teachers of Texas
Phi Kappa Phi
Southwest Educational Research Association
GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEES
Doctoral Committee Memberships
Nam, Chang Woo. EPSY (Ph.D., December 2008)
Alford, Beverly. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Benson, Susan. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Covington, Tracey. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Dillard, Erica. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Douglas, April TLAC (Ph.D.)
Humpal, David. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Jackson, Sharon. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Martinez, Andrew. EPSY (Ph.D.)
Merchant, Zahira. EPSY (Ph.D.)
McNeill, Beth. HLKN (Ph.D., May 2010)
Schertz, Allison, TLAC (Ph.D.)
Stanley, Bronwyn. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Vural, Omar. EPSY (Ph.D.)
Wedde, Sue. TLAC (Ph.D.)
Master’sCommitteeeCo-Chaired
Dean, Monica. TLAC
Duke, Jessica. TLAC
Durham, Lauren. TLAC
Gregston, Casandra. TLAC
Lee, Dong Yun. TLAC
Lee, Suyoun. TLAC
Letz, Jennifer. TLAC
McGuire, Kristy. TLAC (August 2008)
Packer, Alicia. TLAC
Parson, Amy. TLAC (August 2007)
Preston, Ashley. TLAC
Rosenbaum, Jessica. TLAC (August 2008)
Schertz, Allison. TLAC (August 2009)
Master’s Committee Memberships
Benavides, Claudia. EPSY
Breitling, Meredith. TLAC (May 2010)
Ghosheh, Mona. EPSY
Hart, Kendall. AGED
Lancaster, Alicia. TLAC
Machado, Katherine. TLAC
Morton, Ty. TLAC
Petro, Shara. TLAC (May 2010)
Spiller, Melissa. EPSY
Master’s Committee: Thesis
Bush, Tammy. EPSY
White, Jillian. EPSY