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7th Annual
Conference on
Education and Poverty
@
Millersville University
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D., Director
Conference Committee:
Dr. Ann Marie Licata, Dr. Wendy Kubasko,
Dr. Miriam Witmer
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 / 2023
Thursday, November 16
10:50 a.m. - 12 noon Undergraduate Day
Stayer 108/109
Students of Dr. Deemer and Dr. Witmer
Panel presentation by School District of Lancaster and Spring Grove School District administrators and teachers surrounding serving students in poverty.
Roundtables for MU education majors by school district professionals.
Saturday, November 18
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!
9:00 a.m. Opening Welcome and Keynote Speaker
Gordinier Hall, Lehr Dining Room
Opening Welcome! President Daniel Wubah, Millersville Univ.
Keynote Speaker: Joyce Epstein, Ph.D.
Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Co-Director, Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Co-Director, National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS)
10:20 a.m.-11:05 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 1
Gordinier/Lehr Dining Room
Undergraduate & Master's Student Poster Sessions cont.
School, Family, Community Relations Promising Partnership Projects Posters
Students of Dr. Hopkins
Kimberly Pearl, Data and Instruction Specialist, Central Dauphin SD
Kate Rennix, Dean of 10th Grade, Wilson HS
Megan Flinchbaugh, Spanish Teacher, Manheim Central SD
Samantha Waldman, 2nd Grade Teacher, Easter Pennsboro Area SD
Erik Ballard, 5th Grade Teacher, Penn Manor SD
Sarah Jagroo, 2nd Grade Teacher, School District of Lancaster
Emily Lyons, Coordinator of Virtual School/Learning Support Teacher, Penn Manor SD
Jannae Piper, 5th Grade Teacher, East Pennsboro SD
Mary Manlove, Instructional Coach, PASD
Abraham Moore,Teaching Professional, Governor Mifflin SD
Shaun Karli, Graduate Student, Millersville University
Xinge Jiang, Graduate Student Millersville University
Brooke Day, Teacher, School District of Lancaster
Students of Dr. Licata and Dr. Witmer
Overcoming the Obstacles Associated with Poverty by Focusing on Education, Persistence, and Grit, Erika Torres, Kindergarten Teacher, West York Area SD
How Does Poverty in School Districts Affect Student Achievement and Teacher Achievement? Elisabeth Aparicio & Nicole Kudia, English Education Majors
Integrating Students with Disabilities into General Education Classes, Eric Then, Graduate Student
Relationships Matter in the Future Educator Pathway,Julia Fallows, President Color of Teaching
Building Credibility in Education, Dan Moser, Intern, Penn Manor HS
Alternatives to Zero Tolerance, Rachel Wisnom, Graduate Student
Police in our Schools: Examinations and Refletions, Matthew Anderson, Graduate Student
Controversy Around Social Emotional Learning, Maria Bertoncini, Graduate Student
11:10-12 noon Concurrent Sessions 2
SMC 18
The Impact of Interactive Assignments on Middle School Teacher Perceptions of Family Engagement
Troy Sauer, Principal, Northern MS
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Sixth Grade Staff Perceptions of Family Engagement in High Poverty, Urban Middle Schools
Brian Granger, Principal, West Shore SD
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
How Grandfamilies Navigate Schools Systems
Jenna Gaston, Asst. Principal, Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational Technical School
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 24
If We Know Explicit Instruction in Phonics Works, Why Aren’t We Using It?
Elizabeth O'Brien, District Elementary English Language Arts Coach, School District of Lancaster
Master's Student in Educational Leadership
Cognitive Ability, Reading Level, & Poverty
Ashley Martin, Elementary Principal, Greencastle-Antrim SD
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Reading Development of PreKindergarten Students from Poverty and Nonpoverty
Samantha Neidlinger, Director of Student Services, Steelton-Highspire SD
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 118
The Relationship Between Student Absenteeism and Staff Perception of School Climate
Jassinya Alvarado, Assistant Director of School Climate, School District of Lancaster
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experience & Behavior Referrals of Students Living in Poverty
David Archer, Principal, Susquehanna Twp. High School
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
School District Support for Students with Developmental Trauma-Based Mental Health Needs
Dawnmarie Ezzo, Ph.D., Lecturer, Penn State University
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 202
Poverty Has No Face: Administrative Steps to Support Students
Yaliza Morales, Judith Veitia, Kathryn Rennix, Peter Dutton, Jeanette Meck, Paige Null
Principal Resident, Principal Resident, Assistant Principal, Teacher, Reading Interventionist
School District of Lancaster, Wilson HS, Pequea Valley
Master's & Supervisory Students in Educational Leadership
Asynchronous Virtual Learning & Blended Learning Online Lab
Courtney Nowak, Director of Student Services, Maheim Twp. SD
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
12noon-12:10 Break
12:10 - 1:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
SMC 18
PA Integrated STEELS Standards for all Students: Equity as a guiding framework for the implementation of STEELS
Kathleen K. Blouch, Consultant STEM4PA, Adjunct Faculty Lebanon Valley College
Master's Student in Educational Leadership
An Investigation of Middle Level Mathematics Mindset
Melissa Devlin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development, Kutztown Area SD
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Democracy at a Crossroads: Dialogue and Discourse with Controversial Public Issues in Urban Social Studies Classrooms in an Era of Political Polarization
Paul Casseri, Superintendent, Lewiston-Porter Central SD, NY
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 24
Public High School Teacher Perceptions of Clinical Supervision
Vincent Harper, Principal, Bishop McDevitt HS
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
The Human Reaction to Organizational Cyber Threats in K-12 Institutions
John-Paul Franzen, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, Souderton Area SD
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
COVID-19 and Teacher Retention
Trisha Reed, Princpal, S. Middleton SD
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 118
Trauma Informed in the Classroom
Brynn Raub, Teacher, Solanco SD
Master's Student in Educational Leadership
Elementary Attendance in an Urban Setting
Amber Abreu, Director of Student Services, Lebanon SD
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Staff and Parent Perspectives on Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary School
Amanda Pressley, Vice Principal, Susquehanna Twp SD
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
SMC 202
Distributive Leadership
Andrew Freas, Asst. Principal, Southern Tioga SD
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Principal Perceptions of Preparation
Michelle Felton, Regional Lead for K-12 LEA Continuous Improvement, Statewide School Improvement Team
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
A Phenomenological Study on the Influence of Collective-Leader Efficacy on Principal Self-Efficacy in Rural Pennsylvania High Schools
Katrina Lee, Vice Principal, Bellefonte Area SD
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
1:00 p.m. END OF CONFERENCE
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
Millersville University
Millersville & Shippensburg Educational Leadership Programs
Instructors of Student Presenters:
Dr. Ann Gaudino, Millersville University
Dr. Camille Hopkins, 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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8th Annual Conference on Education and Poverty
@Millersville University
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Conference Director:
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D.
Millersville University
PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
ann.gaudino@millersville.edu
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