6th Annual
Conference on
Education and Poverty
@
Millersville University
Thursday, November 17-
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D., Director
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
The purpose of the Conference on Education and Poverty is to share information, practices, policies, and research pertaining to working with students in poverty.
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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
Conference on
Education & Poverty
SCHEDULE / 2022
Thursday, November 17
Undergraduate Student Conference Day
SMC Reighard Multipurpose Room
9:00 a.m. Opening Welcome
Dr. Lara Willox, Dean, College of Education and Human Sciences
9:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Miriam Witmer, Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations
Panelists:
Dr. George Fitch, Asst. Superintendent of Student Services, School District of the City of York
Laura Edwards, Supervisor of Student Services, School District of the City of York
Alana Barnes, School Counselor 9th Grade Academy, School District of the City of York
Mrs. Camille Hopkins, Director of Schools, School District of Lancaster
Mr. Aaron Swinton, Principal, Reynolds Middle Schools, Schools District of Lancaster
Mr. Christopher Lopez- Executive Director of Student Services, School District of Lancaster
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion and Poster Sessions
Dr. George Fitch, Assistant Superintendent, School District of the City of York
Laura Edwards, Supervisor of Student Services, School District of the City of York
Alana Barnes, School Counselor 9th Grade Academy, School District of the City of York
Victoria Valdes, School Social Worker, School District of the City of York
Camille Hopkins, Director of Schools, School District of Lancaster
Jassinya Padilla Alvarado, Assistant Director of Student Climate, School District of Lancaster
Jose Inguina, Team Support Leader, School District of Lancaster
Amy Marenick, Coordinator of School Climate, School District of Lancaster
Korynn Wagner, Coordinator of School Climate, School District of Lancaster
Kristen Hasse, ELD teacher, School District of Lancaster
Liz Graham, Secondary Literacy Coach, School District of Lancaster
11:00 a.m. - 12 noon: Lunch (on your own)
McCaskey High School Refugee Students (only)
9:00 a.m. McComsey Atrium: Presentations by admissions, financial aid, and others
10:00 a.m. Tour of Campus
11:00 a.m. Lunch at the Upper Deck
Open Forum:
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.: Academic Resilience Series
SMC Reighard Multipurpose Room
The Power of Relationships in Building Academic Resilience
Moderator: Dr. Lauren Kaiser
Panelists: Jasmeen Behkit, Jo Caruso, Jennifer Matthews, Alyssa Stephens
Friday, November 18
Faculty Meetings
Saturday, November 19
8:30 a.m. Registration, Posters, & Breakfast
Gordinier Hall, Lehr Dining Room
Please visit posters by Master's in Education and Educational Leadership students
while you enjoy breakfast!
Katelyn Lauer & Lucia Paine-Chabert: Systemic Conditions and Their Impact on Teachers of Color
Kayla Brown: Trauma Informed Teachers
Samuel Slaymaker: Unmotivated Students: Investigating Tactics for Engaging Disidentified Students
Christina Smith: Universal Free School Meals
Elliot Cassel: Internet Access and its Reflection on Future Success
Jessica Deiter: Mental Health of Teachers
Simren Shah: Alternatives to Punitive Justice in Schools
Rachel Segura-Bommelyn: #Better Together
Danielle Eshleman: Relationships Matter
Peter Dutton: Growing Together
Lauren Lister: Culture to the Core
John Paul: Family Advisory Committee
9:00 a.m. Opening Welcome and Panel Discussion
Gordinier Hall, Lehr Dining Room
Opening Welcome!
Dr. Jim Delle, Dean, College of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning
Panel Discussion:
Motivating and Preparing Educators to Work with Students in Poverty
Millersville/Shippensburg Ed.D. Alumni Panelists:
Dr. Tessa Hilyard, Principal, Hanover Middle School
Dr. Chanda Telleen, Consultant, PATTAN
Dr. George Ioannidis, Superintendent, Spring Grove School District
Dr. Danielle Miles, District Administrator of Equity and Effectiveness, York City School District
Moderator: Dr. Ann Gaudino
10:10 a.m.-10:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 1
Gordinier/Lehr Dining Room
Master's Student Poster Sessions cont.
SMC 118
Principal Coaching and School Climate: A Phenomenological Study
Alexis Wertz, Principal, Central Dauphin School District, Doctoral Candidate
Perceptions of Elementary Principals on Maintaining a Positive School Climate During Staff Turnover
Travis Peck, Principal, Newberry Elementary School, Doctoral Candidate
SMC 24
The Cost of Caring: An Analysis of Teacher Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, and Resilience
Theresa Jackson, Principal, Valley View Elementary School
Portraitures of Leaders:
The Experiences of District or School Leaders as They Lead Culturally Responsive Professional Development
Cytha Guynes, Senior Professional Development Manager, PA School Boards Association
SMC 18
The Relationship Between Social Emotional Learning Instruction Frequency And Behavior Data Of K-2 Students
Amanda Pressley, Assistant Principal, Susquehanna Township School District, Doctoral Student
Effective Teachers' Experiences in Working with Students who Exhibit Disruptive Behaviors
Tim Bianchi, Assistant Principal, Mechanicsburg Area School District, Doctoral Candidate
10:50-11:00 Break
11:00-11:40 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 2
SMC 118
Obstacles or Opportunities: The Perceptions of Recent Graduates of Color Attending a Suburban Educational Environment
Luther Green, Principal, Central Dauphin East High School, Doctoral Candidate
Teacher Initiated, Proactive Parent Engagement Mediating Behavior Issues for Low SES Early Adolescents
Brian Granger, Principal, West Shore School District, Doctoral Student
SMC 24
Teacher's View of Compensation Factors When Choosing an Employer
Eric Holtzman, Business Administrator, Waynesboro Area School District, Doctoral Candidate
Superintendent Job Satisfaction Post-Covid
Paul Casseri, Superintendent, Lewiston Porter Central School District, NY, Doctoral Student
SMC 18
Student Involved Individualized Education Program Meetings in a Cyber School Environment:
The Perception of Secondary Students with Autism
Kenesta Mack, Regional Director of Special Education, Commonwealth Charter Academy, Doctoral Candidate
The Influence of a Family Liaison on the Communication and Engagement of South Asian English Language Learner Families in an Urban School
Andrae Martin, Principal, Susquehanna Township School District, Doctoral Candidate
SMC 202
Growth Mindset: An Analysis of an Elementary School's Influence on Middle School Students' Mindsets
Doug Enders, Assistant. Superintendent, Eastern York School District, Doctoral Candidate
The Impact of the Pandemic on the Attendance of Underrepresented Students
Jennifer Chamberlin, Supervisor of Special Education, South Middleton Area School District, Doctoral Student
11:40 -11:50 Break
11:50 - 12:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
SMC 118
Teacher Efficacy and Perceptions of the Evaluation Process
Vince Harper, Principal, Bishop McDevitt High School, Doctoral Student
Supervising Through the Lens of Culturally Responsive Teaching
Audra Brackbill, English Teacher, Donegal School District
Christi Henry, Program Specialist for Reading, Lampeter-Strasburg School District
Adrienne Howe, Asst. Principal, Lancaster Catholic High School
Lauren Lister, 4th grade Teahcer, School District of the City of York
Mary Manlove, Literacy Coach, Palmyra School District
Kyle Miller, School Counselor, Ephrata School District
Tina Thomas, 8th grade Math Teacher, Ephrata School District
SMC 24
Inclusive Leadership in The School District of Lancaster
Christina Measel, Kathy Lutz, Danielle DiNicola, Heriberto Cordero, Administrators and Teachers in SDOL
The Impact of School Leaders’ Perceptions on the Use of Inclusive Post-Secondary Education
Chris Keeler, Director of Special Education, Solanco Area School District, Doctoral Student
SMC 18
The Impact of Poverty on Summer Slide
Trisha Reed, Principal, South Middleton School District, Doctoral Student
Summer Program Literacy Skill Development
Samantha Neidlinger, Principal, Steelton-Highspire School District, Doctoral Student
END OF CONFERENCE
Please attend these post conference events:
12:45 p.m. Ed.D. Dissertation Defense
Parent, Principal, and Central Office Administrator Perceptions of Family Engagement
in an Urban School District
Camille Hopkins, Ed.D. Candidate Millersville and Shippensburg Universities
Director of Schools, School District of Lancaster
SMC Room 24
2:45 p.m. Ed.D. Dissertation Prospectus Defense
Breaking the Circumstance:
Key Factors Influencing Latino Male Aspirations for a Four-Year College Degree
Tommy Henley, Ed.D. Candidate Millersville and Shippensburg Universities
Head of Schools, KIPP
SMC Room 24
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
Millersville University
President’s Commission on Cultural Diversity & Inclusion
Millersville/Shippensburg Educational Leadership Programs
Instructors of Student Presenters:
Dr. Danielle Brown, Millersville University
Dr. Sandra Deemer, Millersville University
Dr. Ann Gaudino, Millersville University
Dr. Abdul Ibrahim, Millersville University
Dr. Wendy Kubasko, Shipensburg University
Dr. Ann Marie Licata, Millersville University
Dr. Miriam Witmer, Millersville University
Dr. Tiffany Wright, Millersville University
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7th Annual Conference on Education and Poverty
@Millersville University
November 16-18, 2023
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