JEAN Ann Foley

Education: Houston Montessori Center Houston, TX 1999

Certification for Teaching the Adolescent Ages 12-15

University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK 1992

Ph.D. Education Administration and Leadership

Dissertation: Elementary School Teachers who Teach Science:

An Exploratory Study of their Views on Science as Influenced by Biography and Audience

University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 1980

M.F.A. Acting and Directing

Thesis: The Concept of Concentration as Applied to Creating a

Major Role

Recital: Woman: A Cubist Portrait

University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 1975

B.F.A. Drama/Speech Education,

Teaching: Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 2001-

Assistant Professor Present

· ECI 350 Diversity, Technology, & Literacy

· ECI 675 Curriculum Design

· ECI 450 Secondary Methods

· ECI 330 Evaluation & Learning

· ECI 322 Secondary School Curriculum

Northland Preparatory Academy Flagstaff, AZ 2000-

Teacher 2001

· Taught Honor’s English, Drama, Art Appreciation

Questa Montessori School Davie, Florida 1999-

Teacher/Administrator 2000

· Taught Social Studies, Writer’s Workshop, Grammar, Drama

· Directed Accreditation Project

Flagstaff Junior Academy Flagstaff, AZ 1997-

Teacher/Administrator 1999

· Created integrated curriculum developmentally responsive to the adolescent in all subjects

· Taught all subjects and coordinated enrichment activities.

Undercroft Montessori School Tulsa, OK 1995-

Teacher/Director 1997

· Created integrated curriculum developmentally responsive to the adolescent in all subjects

· Taught all subjects and coordinated enrichment activities.

· Presented Parent Workshops on Montessori Middle School

Houston Montessori Center Houston, TX 1996-

Supervisor/Teacher 1997

· Worked with Montessori trainees on conducting action research

University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK 1990-

Instructor 1995

· Education 7974 –Emphasis on Hands On Science

· Education 7993 – Teacher as Researcher

· Education 7882 – Analytical Thinking for Teachers

Student Teacher Supervisor 1992 - 1995

· Advised and evaluated student teachers

Entry Year Committee Advisor 1992 -1995

· Advised and evaluated first year teachers at elementary and middle school levels

Research Associate 1992 -1995

Program to Improve Science Curriculum in Elementary Schools (PISCES)

· Mentored elementary and middle school science teachers in writing teacher research

· Publications: Theory and Practice Reunited in Philadelphia (1995) National Middle School Science Teaching Journal, Fall Edition.

· Advised and directed educational methods employed in teacher enhancement program for teachers

· Conducted on-site visits to advise and encourage participating teachers

Lecturer 1992 –1995

· Education 4123 – Science Education Methods for Elementary Teachers

· Education 3713 - Child/Adolescent Development and Learning

College of Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM 1989 - 1990

Adjunct Faculty

· Taught Speech Communications for Business Majors

Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM 1986 –1990

Coordinator/Instructor

· Coordinated all non-credit fine arts programs

· Taught acting

· Directed children’s college summer program

Simpson College Des Moines, IA 1981- 1986

Director/Adjunct Faculty

· Directed all off campus credit courses

· Speech 214 DM, Interpersonal & Small Group Discussion

University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 1977-1980

Teaching Assistant

· Taught acting courses in Fine Arts College

Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK 1975-1977

Adjunct Faculty

· Taught 3 sections of English Composition

· Taught 1 section of Speech Communication

Scholarship:

Publications Foley, J.A. (2003). Home calling: Spaces in the heart for diverse understandings. Encounter: Education for Meaning and Social Justice. 16(2) 53.

Foley, J.A., McAllister, G.; Sanogo, K. (2003). Sim-School©: Preservice teachers’ experiences with a virtual school. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Norfolk, VA

White, Carolyne; Martin, Joe; Hays, Pat; Senese, Guy; Foley, J.A.; Nuvayouma, Diane; Riley-Taylor, Elaine (2002) Confronting tensions in collaborative postsecondary indigenous education programs: A Reader’s Theatre, Educational Resources Information Center.

In Progress Fierros, E., Foley, J.A. A Safe Haven for Developing Cultural Responsive Teachers

Fierros, E., Foley, J.A. Examining the Role of Technology to Create a Safe Haven for Student Teachers. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education.

Foley, J.A., McAllister, G., Hirsch, L. Getting at the heart of knowing: Social Studies in the Middle School

Foley, J.A. Learning from Home Place To be submitted to Paths for Learning.

McAllister, G., Foley, J.A. Making it Real: Sim-School© A Back Drop for Contextualizing Teacher Preparation. Computers in the Schools.

Ethnographic

research Foley, J.A. (1994) The Reflective Teacher: Reconceptualizing the Teacher’s Role

Foley, J.A. (1993) Science Curriculum: A Prism of Experience

Foley, J.A. (1993) Critical Thinking: Transforming Teacher

Foley, J. A. (1992) Elementary School Teachers who Teach Science: An Exploratory Study of their Views on Science As Influenced by Biography and Audience

Qualitative

Evaluator Geology 1033, Earth’s Physical Environment

Evaluated effects of alternative teaching methods.

Integrating Science and Math for Elementary Teachers Evaluated summer teacher enhancement program.

The University of Tulsa’s Arts and Science Center Project Evaluated project to train teachers in the use of an interdisciplinary curriculum for teachers of the young (K-5)

Professional

Paper

Presentations

Foley, J.A.; McAllister, G.; (2003). Sim-School©: Preservice Experiences with a Virtual School. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Foley, J.A. (2003) Home Calling: Creating Classroom Community. Celebration of Teaching Conference, Flagstaff, Arizona.

Foley, J.A. (2003) Connections with At Risk Students through Problem Based learning. Professional Development for Gear Up Teachers and Administrators, Flagstaff, Arizona.

Foley, J.A. (2002) Educational Responsiveness to Indigenous Cultures American Educational Research Association; New Orleans, Louisiana.

Foley, J.A.; Taylor, E. (2002) Voicings in a Key of Spirit: Indigenous Knowing/Critical Connection. Bergamo, Journal for Curriculum Theorizing, Dayton, Ohio.

McAllister, G., Fierros, E., Foley, J.A. (2002)Sim-School©: Developing

Culturally Responsive Educators. National Association of Multicultural Education; Washington, D.C.

Foley, J.A. (2001) Critical Consciousness in Unexpected Places American Educational Studies Association; Miami, Florida.

Foley, J.A. (2000) Conflict Resolution: When “I Messages” Fail. Association of Independent Schools of Florida; Annual Teacher’s Conference; Miami, Florida.

Foley, J.A. (1994) Critical Thinking: Transforming Teacher Perspective International Conference on Critical Thinking and Educational Reform; Sonoma, California.

Foley, J.A. (1994) Strategy for Transforming Teacher Perspective International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives; Utah.

Foley, J.A. (1993) Science Content: A Prism Of Experience American Educational Research Association Rocky Mountain Regional Conference; Texas.

Foley, J.A. (1993) An Alternative Account for why Jane & John Don’t Know Science National Association for Research in Science; San Francisco, California.

Foley, J.A. (1993) Redesign of an Introductory Level Science Course International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives; Utah.

Foley, J.A. (1993) Teacher Ethos Meets Science Education Reform: Piranha in a Pool of Goldfish Ethnography in Education Research; Pennsylvania.

Foley, J.A. 1992 Elementary Schoolteachers Who Teach Science: Scientists or Magicians? American Educational Research Association.

Grants:

· 2003 Sim School©Part II, McAllister, G. Foley, J.A.; Manley, J.; Buckreis, B. E-Learning Grant $14,500.00.

· 2002 Using Web Enhancement to Build Professional Ethos, Foley, J.A. PT3 Grant $1,000

· 2001 with Gretchen McAllister, Jim Manley, Edward Fierros, Simulated K-12 School for Pre service Curriculum Development 1 year duration

ABOR – Learner Centered Education

$25,000

· 1994 Critical Thinking in Science Teaching. State Regents Eisenhower Grant 1 year duration - $20,193.

· 1993 Analytical Thinking for Elementary Teachers who Teach Science. State Regents Eisenhower Grant, 1 year duration - $18,000

· 1992 With Bob Howard, Eileen Kelble, and Bryan Tapp, Program to Improve Science Curriculum in Elementary Schools. National Science Foundation, Teacher Enhancement, 3 years duration - $1,060,000.

· 1991 Gender, Science, and Schoolteachers: A Qualitative Study University of Tulsa Student Research Grant, 1 year duration - $500.

Workshops

· Interpersonal Communications _ Santa Fe Community College, Okla. Osteopathic Hospital, Simpson College

· Non-verbal Communication – Santa Fe Community College, Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital, American Association of University Women (Iowa)

· Gender Differences in Communication – Women and Work Conference at Simpson College

· Conflict Resolution – Santa Fe Community College

· Group Discussion and Interpersonal Dynamics – Santa Fe Community College

Service:

Committees Martin Springer Institute Director Search Committee 2003

Co-Chair

Summer Search Committee for College of Education 2002 -

2003

Master’s In Secondary Education With Certification Committee 2002-

2003

Teacher Education Admissions Committee 2001

Liberal Studies Council 2001-

2002

College of Education Curriculum Committee 2002

Present

University Secondary Teacher Education Committee 2002 –

Present

Grade Appeal Panel 2003

Department Retreat Committee; Teaching & Learning 2001

Mentor New Faculty: 2002

Teacher Code of Conduct Committee: Teaching & Learning

Advising 10 Master’s Students in Secondary Education

Community Mountain English/Spanish Academy (MESA) Taught 2003

Creative Drama to Middle School

Speech and Debate Judge and Coach 2001-2002

Regional Competition through local High Schools (Sinagua and F.H.S.)

Children’s Museum Volunteer 2001

Honors:

· 2002 American Association for Higher Education Scholarship

Scholarship to attend Conference for AAHE

· 2001 Wakonse Fellowship

Received scholarship for retreat student centered education

· 1994 Selected for Qualitative Research Workshop

Elliot Eisner at Stanford University.

· 1993 New Professional Research Award

Rocky Mountain Educational Association

· 1993 Sigma Xi

Honorary Science Organization

· 1991 Phi Delta Kappa

An Educational Fraternity

· 1990 Kappa Delta Pi

Gamma Kappa Chapter, International Honor Society in Education

Professional Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Affiliations American Educational Research Association

American Educational Studies Associations

American Association of Higher Education