5th Annual
Conference on
Education and Poverty
@
Millersville University
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D., Director
Online Conference
Thursday, November 18- Saturday, November 20, 2020
The purpose of the Conference on Education and Poverty is to share information, practices, policies, and research pertaining to working with students in poverty.
Click HERE for 2018 Conference Program
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Welcome to the 2nd Conference on Poverty and Education.
We are pleased to share that our first conference in 2017 attracted over 300 participants and included 2 nationally renowned key note speakers, 2 panel sessions, a documentary film, and over 30 concurrent sessions! (Click HERE for 2017 program).
This conference brings together both scholars and practitioners in a multi-disciplinary research platform and forum for discussion to promote the well-being and education of children living in poverty.
This conference is a venue for those interested in an exchange of ideas focused to helping promote the education and lives of children living in poverty. University faculty, teachers, administrators, psychologists, social workers, other professionals, and community members are welcome to come together to focus on research and practice.
Proposals for sessions from scholars, practitioners, and stakeholders in all areas are sought. Proposals are double blind, peer-reviewed.
The conference features key note addresses from nationally renown experts, panel discussions, documentary film and discussion, concurrent sessions, and opportunities for networking.
We look forward to having you join us at the conference!
Sincerely,
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D., Conference Coordinator
Conference Committee:
Dr. Laura Granruth, Social Work
Dr. Hadi Halawa, Wellness & Sports Science
Dr. Ojama Edeh Herr, Special Education
Dr. Nakeiha Primus Smith, Educational Foundations
Dr. Rita Smith-Wade-El, Psychology
SCHEDULE / 2021
Thursday, November 18
Documentary Film and Discussion
Free and Open to the Public
6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
In Memoriam of Robert Slavin, Ph.D.
Viewing and Discussion of the Work of Bob Slavin
Global Authority on Evidenced-Based Reform in Education
Distinguished Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Director, Center for Research and Reform in Education
Founder, Success for All Foundation
**Program subject to change at the discretion of the conference committee**
Friday, November 19
Invited Roundtable
MU faculty scholars convene to discuss research and action agendas.
Student Memorial Center
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 20
8:00 a.m. Registration
Hallway outside of Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room 114
8:30 a.m. Room C: Opening Welcome and Keynote
Dr. Ann Gaudino, moderator
Keynote:
Dr. Persida Himmele & Dr. Bill Himele
Positive Alternatives to Problematic Practices
for Students in Poverty
9:30 a.m.- 9:40 a.m. Break
9:40 a.m.-10:25 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 1
Room A: Dr. Brunner, moderator
Session Title: Impacts of Poverty on School Districts in Pennsylvania
Presenters:
Kijuan Felder, Principal, McKinley School, School District of the City of York
Jenna Gaston, Assistant Principal, Clearfield Area Elementary School, Clearfield Area School District
Travis Peck, Principal, Newberry Elementary, West Shore School District
Doctoral Students, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room B: Prof. Hopkins, moderator
Session Title: A Call for Collective Strength: Engagement, Empathy, and the ELA Curriculum
Presenters:
Steven Lied, 11th Grade English Teacher, Hempfield HS
Lauren Lewis,11th Grade English Teacher, Dept. Coordinator, Hempfield HS
Session Title: Tigers Roar for Reading!
Presenter: Jenna Townsend, 7th grade ELA teacher
Session Title: A More Perfect Union: Student Engagement in Democratic Practices
Presenter: Ben Mitchell
Session Title: Portfolio Night
Presenter: Laura McShane, Director of Staff Formation, York Catholic
Room C: Dr. Gaudino, moderator
Session Title: An Exploratory Investigation of a Pennsylvania High Schools’ Implementation of a Career Pathways Model as a Means to Impact Self-Efficacy and Career Readiness
Michael Carnes, Principal, Middletown Area High School
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
10:25-10:35 Break
10:35-11:20 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 2
Room A: Dr Brunner, moderator
Session Title: An Exploration of the State of Poverty in Three Pennsylvania School Districts
Presenters:
Katrina Lee, Assistant Principal, Central Mountain Middle School, Keystone Central School District
Jeremy Barnes, Principal, Hamilton Heights Elementary School, Chambersburg Area School District
Alexis Wertz, Principal, Tri-Community Elementary School, Central Dauphin School District
Doctoral Students, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room B: Prof. Hopkins, moderator
Session Title: Lunch & Learn
Presenter: Dwight Sproul, Supervisor of Social Studies & Business Education, Asst. to the Principal, Fritz Elementary, Connestoga Valley School District
Session Title: Puzzles and Padres
Presenter: Josh Burkhart, Math Teacher, Wilson HS, Wilson School District
Session Title: Hambright Heroes
Presenter: Matt Schuck, Elementary Emotional Support, Penn Manor School District
Session Title: Building a Communication Hub for Families of Secondary Students
Presenter: Katharine Rodriguez, Spanish Teacher, Penn Manor High School
Room C: Dr. Gaudino, moderator
Session Title: Cultural Competence in Teacher Candidates: Perceptions of Preparedness
Presenter:
Jessica Stephens, Clinical Coordinator for Teacher Education, Penn State Harrisburg
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Session Title: How Black Male Basketball Players Navigate the Space of Racial Identity in College: A Phenomenological Study
Presenter:
Christopher M. Sattele, Principal, Middletown Area Middle School,Middletown Area School District
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
11:20 -11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 3
Room A: Dr. Brunner, moderator
Session Title: State of Poverty in Three PA School Districts
Presenters:
Jill Neuhard, Supervisor of Educational Services, Capital Area Intermediate Unit
John Franzen, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Souderton Area School District
Andrae Martin, Principal, Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary School, Susquehanna Township School District
Doctoral Students, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room B: Prof. Hopkins, moderator
Session Title: Lift Up Voices and Join PTO
Presenter: Gertrudis Easterling, School Counselor, School District of Lancaster
Session Title: Resilience in School and Home
Presenter: John Tercha, Emotional Support Teacher, Penn Manor HS, Penn Manor School District
Session Title: Diversity: Dialogues to Make a Difference
Presenter: Ryan Middleton, Social Studies Teacher, Northeaster York School District
Session Title: Time to Talk: Dinner and Documents
Presenter: Jessica Petronis, School Psychologist, South Middleton School District
Dissertation Prospectus Defense
Not open to conference attendees.
Mentor Teacher and Principal Voices: A Qualitative Study of Supports for Novice Teachers
Presenter:
Thomas VanArsdale, Principal, Scotland Elementary School, Chambersburg Area School District
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
END OF CONFERENCE
12:45 p.m. Dissertation Defense.
Not open to conference attendees.
Presenter: Maria Miller, Principal, Green Ridge Elementary School, Cumberland Valley School District
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
**Program subject to change at the discretion of the conference committee**
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
Millersville University
President’s Commission on Cultural Diversity & Inclusion
Department of Early, Middle & Exceptional Education
Department of Educational Foundations
Department of Wellness and Sport Sciences
Millersville/Shippensburg Educational Leadership Programs
Instructors of Student Presenters:
Dr. Sarah Brooks, Millersville University
Dr. Rhonda Brunner, Shippensburg University
Dr. Ann Gaudino, Millersville University
Dr. Wendy Kubasko, Shippensburg Univeresity
Dr. Tiffany Wright, Millersville University
Save the Date:
6th Annual Symposium on Educational Leadership
Saturday, April 30, 2022
6th Annual Conference on Education and Poverty
November 17-19, 2022
Key Note Speakers
Persida Himmele, Ph.D.
Bill Himmele, Ph.D.
Authors of ASCD books:
Total Participation Techniques and
Why Are We Still Doing That? Positive Alternatives to Problematic Practices
Conference Director:
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D.
Millersville University
PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
ann.gaudino@millersville.edu
Conference Committee:
Dr. Jason Davis, Early, Middle Exceptional, Education
Dr. Jennifer Frank, Social Work
Dr. Laura Granruth, Social Work
Dr. Lauren Kaiser, Psychology
Dr. Margaret Mbindyo, Academic Advisement
Dr. Miriam Witmer, Educational Foundations