8th Annual
Conference on
Education and Poverty
@
Millersville University
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D., Director
Conference Committee:
Dr. Ann Marie Licata, Dr. Wendy Kubasko,
Dr. Miriam Witmer, Dr. Camille Hopkins, Dr. Tiffany Wright
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 / 2024
Saturday, November 23rd
8:30 a.m. Registration, Posters, & Breakfast
Gordinier Hall, Lehr Dining Room
Please visit posters by Master's in Education and Educational Leadership
and Undergraduate Education Major Students
while you enjoy breakfast!
Back to School Night Revamp, Andrew Walters, Teacher, Mechanicsburg SD
Student Athlete Professional Development, Carl Mummert, Teacher, SDOL
Executive Functioning Skills: Supporting Students at Home, Laurel Hill, Teacher, Hempfield SD
Pathways to Success Night, Janice M. Koontz, Teacher, Eastern Lebanon County SD
Increasing Engagement in the Family-Teacher Organization, Ashley Lentz, Teacher, Dallastown SD
Student of the Month, Lindsay Naugle, IT Specialist, SD of the City of York
Free Piano Class, Shan Gao, Student, Millersville University
SEL Movie Night, Yaliza Morales, Interim Principal, SDOL
4th Grade Family Discovery Night, Julie M. Miller, Teacher, Donegal SD
Multi-Lingual Family Volunteer Services, Erika Torres, Teacher, W. York Area SD
Student Athlete Professional Development, Judith Veitia, Principal Resident, SDOL
Link Crew Community Outreach Video, Zach Starry, Teacher, Penn Manor SD
Grade Level Expectations, Tips, & Activities to Support at Home, Jaclyn Smith, Teacher, Hempfield SD
Bingo Bash: Family Fun Night, Brynn Raub, Teacher, Solanco SD
Evaluating the Educational Facts, Opportunities, Challenges, and Experiences for Refugee Students, Catherine Samer, Student, Millersville Univeristy
Key to Expression: Impacts of Book Banning on Teachers and the Classroom Environment, Ainslee Martin, Student, Millersville University
Students in Poverty and Academic Opportunity, Claudia Lutz, Student, Millersville University
Equitable Participation in School Music Ensembles, Kellee Roberts, Student, Millersville University
Arming Teachers: A Controversial Reponse to Gun Violence, Zachary Hale, Student, Millersville University
Standardized Testing in America, Alyssa Warner, Student, Millersville University
Book Banning and the Effects on Marginalized Groups/Communities, Jessica Miller, Student, Millersville University
Multicultural Education: Effects, Benefits, Importance, John Hansen, Student, Millersville University
Equipping and Involving Parents in their Student's Educationaal Journey, Julia Osman, Student, Millersville University
The Pros and Cons of the Every Stduent Succeedd Act (ESSA), Aubrey Bitner & Samantha Barber, Students, Millersville University
The Effects of Eurovision on Students, Connor Wilson, Student, Millersville University
What are the Challenges that Immigrant Students Have to Face?, Gabrielle Gutierrez, Student, Millersville University
Pros and Cons of School Dress Code & The Effect on Self Confidence, Megan Thorne, Student, Millersville University Book Banning in U.S. Schools: Preserving History or Aiding Racism?, Abigail Michaels, Millersville University
School Funding: Charter vs Public Schools, Brady Logue, Student, Millersville University
How Does School Funding Affect Academic Performance?, Keri Hagenbuch, Student, Millersville University
9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Opening Welcome and Panel Discussion
Gordinier Hall, Lehr Dining Room
Opening Welcome!
Alumni & Faculty Panel Discussion:
What Are We Up To As Scholar Leaders?
Reflections on Current Work and Its Impact on Schools
Drs. Chad Bumsted, Ann Gaudino, Camille Hopkins, Wendy Kubasko, Ann Marie Licata, Kristy Szbocsan, Steve Szbocsan, Travis Waters, Miriam Witmer, Tiffany Writght
10:20 a.m.-11:05 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 1
Gordinier/Lehr Dining Room
Undergraduate & Master's Student Poster Sessions
SMC 18
The Ripple Effect of Adversity: Exploring the Impact of Teachers’ Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social-Emotional Competence on Disciplinary Actions in Schools Across Socioeconomic Contexts
Amanda Griffin, Director, Lancaster County Academy
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
An Examination of the Impact School Social Workers Have on the Graduation Rate of Homeless & Highly Mobile Students
Erin Pittman, Principal-Boiling Springs High School, South Middleton School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 24
A Comparison of the GPA of 11th and 12th Grade Students in a Rural School Who Do or Do Not Participate in at Least One Dual Enrollment Class
Sean Cummins, High School Principal, Huntingdon Area School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
A Quantitative Study of High School Students' Self Assessments of Cybersecurity Familiarity and Interests
Cynthia Lehman, Mathematics Faculty, Messiah University
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 118
Small Group Mathematics Interventions for 6th Grade Middle School Students
Mark Herb, Asst. Principal Intermediate School, Conewago Valley School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Evaluating the Impact of Paraprofessional Targeted Training Programs on Retention and Effectiveness: A Quantitative Study
Tracy Williams, Director of Human Resources, Lincoln Intermediate Unit
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
11:10-12 noon Concurrent Sessions 2
SMC 18
Belonging Matters: Enhancing Career Longevity for Black, Indigenous, People of Color Administrators
Marquis Jones, Assistant Principal, Palmyra Area School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
An Analysis of Perceived Authenticity Among Black and White School Leaders in Predominantly White School Districts
Durrell L. Burns, Assistant Principal, Central Dauphin School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 24
Using Predictors of Academic Challenges to Support Students As They Transition to High School
Emma Melhorn, Assistant Principal- Eastern York High School, Eastern York School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SES and Academic Achievement of K-12 Cyber Learners
Teresa Black, Academic Team Member, Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 118
The Factors that Increase the Retention of Teachers of Color: A Quantitative Inquiry
Tamira Howard, Assistant Prinicipal, Central Dauphin School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Leadership Style and Teacher Job Satisfaction: A Quantitative Study on Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Leadership and its Correlation to Job Satisfaction in Title I Schools
Christopher Barry, Director of Special Education, Red Lion Area School District
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 202
Walking in Their Shoes: A Poverty Simulation for Professionals in Education
Kate Donnan, Tyler Hart, Emily Lyons, Jennae Piper
The Hidden Rules of Poverty: A Framework for Understanding
Hillary Buckwalter, Chelsea Connelly, Doreen Garvey, Helga Mendez
Peer Coaching: Fostering Professional Growth to Elevate Student Success
Erik Ballard, Kathryn Cox, Megan Flinchbaugh, Brittany Wood
Master's Students in Educational Leadership, Millersville University
12:00 p.m. END OF CONFERENCE
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!