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EDUCATION

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

2020- Associate Professor, College of Education
Governors State University, University Park, IL

2018- Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Program (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Governors State University, University Park, IL

2021-2022 Faculty-in-Residence, The Center for the Junior Year
Governors State University, University Park, IL

2014-2020 Assistant Professor, College of Education
Governors State University, University Park, IL

2014 Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

2013-2014 Faculty Associate, Teacher’s College
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

2012-2013 Curriculum Developer and Parent Educator
New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development, Phoenix, AZ

2010-2013 Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ

2012 Adjunct Professor, College of Education
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

2009-2011 Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology
Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ

2008-2010 Instructor, College of Education
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

2006-2010 Instructor, College of Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

2006 Adjunct Professor, College of Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

2001-2007 Teacher, Early Childhood & Elementary
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District, Charlotte, NC

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

2022-2023 Content Developer & Evaluator, Prior Learning Assessment Project in Early Childhood Education
Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) & Illinois Gateways to Opportunity, Springfield, IL

2020-2022 Online Course Developer, Early Childhood Education (8 courses)
Governors State University, University Park, IL

2017 Website Developer, Teaching with Primary Sources (Library of Congress Grant)
Governors State University, University Park, IL

2016-2017 Consultant, Research and Marketing
SmartTray, Phoenix, AZ

2014-2015 Program Developer, Awards of Excellence Family and Community Engagement Program
Illinois Action for Children, Chicago, IL

2014-2015 Curriculum Developer, Early Childhood, Infant-Toddler, & Administration
Kendall College (College of Education), Chicago, IL

2014 edTPA Scorer, Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Pearson, Iowa City, IA

2012-2013 Program Developer and Parent Educator, First Things First Grant
New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development, Phoenix, AZ

2013 Program Reviewer, Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University (College of Education), Phoenix, AZ

2012 Program Reviewer, Elementary Education
Arizona Department of Education, Phoenix, AZ

2012 Subject Matter Expert, Educational Psychology
Admissions Advisor

2011-2012 Curriculum Developer and Subject Matter Expert, Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University (College of Education), Phoenix, AZ

2011-2012 Instructional Designer and Course Writer, Education and Psychology
Springboard Content and Publishing, Scottsdale, AZ

2010-2011 Educational Consultant, Research and Data Analysis on Digital Platforms for Education
Green Mountain Digital, Woodstock, VT

2008-2010 Executive Editor, Current Issues in Education
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

2008-2010 Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University (College of Education), Tempe, AZ

2008-2010 Research Assistant, Office of Parent Development International
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

COURSES TAUGHT

2014-2021 Governors State University
EDEC3099 Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education (15 semesters)
EDEC3380 Typical and Atypical Language Development (3 semesters)
EDEC3580 Language & Linguistics (4 semesters)
EDEC3580 Language & Culture – Study Abroad Program in Slovenia (1 semester)
EDEC3580 Language & Culture – Study Abroad Program in China (1 semester)
EDEC3590 STEAM in Education (5 semesters)
EDEC4460 Integrating Instruction (4 semesters)
EDEC4560 Preprimary Methods, Curriculum and Special Education (8 semesters)
EDEC4561 Field Experience 2, Preprimary (8 semesters)
EDEC4570 Literacy Methods (3 semesters)
EDEC4571 Field Experience 3, Literacy in Primary (7 semesters)
EDEC4580 Math, Science, and Social Studies Methods (7 semesters)
EDEC4581 Field Experience 4, Math, Science, and Social Studies in Primary (7 semesters)
EDEC4899 Practicum in Early Childhood Education (7 semesters)
EDEC6099 Developmentally Appropriate Practices in ECE (2 semesters)
EDEC6650 Preprimary Methods and Curriculum (4 semesters)
EDEC6651 Field Experience 2, Preprimary (3 semesters)
EDEC7780 Psycholinguistics (3 semesters)
EDEC7590 STEAM in Education (1 semester)
EDEC8860 Integrating Instruction in Early Childhood Education (3 semesters)
EDUC6501 Topics in Education – Study Abroad Program in Slovenia (1 semester)
EDUC6501 Topics in Education – Study Abroad Program in China (1 semester)

2014 College of Lake County
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (1 semester)
PSY220 Lifespan Development (2 semesters)

2008-2014 Arizona State University
ECD504 Learning and Instruction (3 semesters)
EDP311 Educational Psychology for Future Elementary Teachers: Learning (6 semesters)
EDP310 Educational Psychology: Learning and the Brain (3 semesters)
TEL504 Learning and Instruction (3 semesters)

2010-2013 Glendale Community College & Mesa Community College
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (10 semesters, 1-2 sections per semester)
PSY132 Psychology and Culture (1 semester)
PSY240 Developmental Psychology (7 semesters)

2012 Grand Canyon University
ECH335 Instructional Methods in Early Childhood Education (1 semester)
EDU313 Educational Psychology (1 semester)
SPE226 Exceptional Learners (1 semester)

2009-2013 Mesa Community College
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (6 semesters, 2 sections per semester)

2009-2013 University of Phoenix
ECH544 Assessment Methods in Education (15)

2009-2013 University of North Carolina at Charlotte
ELED3223 Teaching Social Studies to Elementary School Learners (1 semester)
ELED5401 Assessing, Modifying, and Integrating Instruction (1 semester)

SERVICE

Hisrich, K. E. & Harrington, T. (May 2019). Study Abroad Program to China for the College of Education. Division of Psychology and Division of Education.

Hisrich, K. E., Lorelle, S., Dermer, S., & Harrington, T. (May 2018). Study Abroad Program to Slovenia for the College of Education. Division of Psychology and Division of Education.

Hisrich, K. E. (August 2017). GSU Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. New chapter installation date: September 26, 2017.

University

Governors State University

2017- Member, Student Support Services (PBAC)
2017- Faculty Advisor, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
2014- Faculty Advisor, Student Education Association
2018-2020 Member, Greek Life Exploration Committee
2014-2019 Faculty Mentor, Student Leadership Institute
2017-2018 Member, Faculty Development Advisory Committee (FDAC)
2016-2018 Member, Student Evaluations of Instruction (SEI) Task Force
2014-2016 Member, University Research Grant Committee

College & Division

Governors State University

2023- Member, College Grievance Committee
2022- Member, Division Student Grievance Committee
2015- Chair, SEA & KDP Committee
2021-2022 Chair, Dissertation Committee
2020-2022 Member, Department Personnel Committee (DPC)
2018-2020 Member, Division Curriculum Committee (DCC)
2017-2019 Leader, CAEP Task Force 1
2016-2018 Member, Dissertation Committee
2015-2018 Co-Chair, Division Curriculum Committee (DCC)
2015-2017 Course Developer, EDUC2000 Careers in Education
2015 Member, Search Committee for College of Education

Program

Governors State University

2018- Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education (Bachelors, Masters, and Post-BAC Programs)
2020-2022 Online Course Developer, Early Childhood Education
2021 Program Developer, Early Childhood Education Post-BAC Programs (ECE Endorsement and ECE SPED Approval)
2020-2021 Program Developer, Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Program with Initial Licensure
2019-2020 Member, Faculty Search Committee for Early Childhood Program
2018-2020 Chair, Faculty Search Committee for Early Childhood Program
2018-2020 Program Developer, Redesign of Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Degree Program

Professional

2022- Member, Prior Learning Assessment Project. Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) & Illinois Gateways
2017- Evaluator, iTransfer Early Childhood Panel. Illinois Articulation Initiative (iAi)
2014- University Representative. Golden Apple Scholars
2020 Book Chapter Reviewer, Text Reviews
2016-2019 Program Reviewer, Early Childhood Peer Review Team. Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
2017-2018 Grant Reviewer, FY18 Prevention Initiative RFP. Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
2016-2018 Test Reviewer, Early Childhood Team. Pearson & Illinois Testing System (ILTS)

Community

2018 Trainer, Professional Development Workshop at the Family Development Center – Best Practices of Read-Alouds
2018 Trainer, Professional Development Workshop at the Kaneland County Institute Day (Kaneland High School)
– Culturally Responsive Teaching through Technology (with Amy Vujaklija and Marlon Cummings)
2016 Trainer, Professional Development Workshop at the Family Development Center - Maximizing Instructional Time
2016 Trainer, Professional Development Workshops at Socrates Hellenic Day School – Implementing Technology in the Classroom and School
2015 Trainer, Professional Development Workshop at the Family Development Center – Communicating with Families
2013-2018 Volunteer, Feed My Starving Children
2014-2017 Consultant (Program/Exhibit Developer), Busy Brains Children’s Museum
2013-2016 Volunteer, Northern Illinois Food Bank
2009-2014 Volunteer, Animal Shelters
2011-2012 Volunteer, Catholic Charities
2009-2011 Family Educator, Scottsdale Public Libraries

TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS

2016-2029 Elementary Education, K-8: Arizona
2016-2022 Structured English Immersion Endorsement, K-12: Arizona
2013-2022 Substitute, K-12: Illinois
2002-2009 Elementary Education, K-6: North Carolina
2001-2006 Early Childhood Education, Infant-3: Tennessee

AWARDS AND HONORS

2021 Selected as Faculty in Residence for the Center for the Junior Year (CJY). Governors State University, University Park, IL.

2021 Awarded Regional Counselor of the Year for Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society. Kappa Delta Pi, Indianapolis, IN.

2020 Nominated for Counselor of the Year for Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society. Kappa Delta Pi, Indianapolis, IN.

2019 Nominated for Faculty Advisor of the Year for the Student Education Association. Governors State University, University Park, IL.

2019 Nominated for Faculty Advisor of the Year for the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter. Governors State University, University Park, IL

2018 Awarded Faculty Advisor of the Year for the Student Education Association. Governors State University, University Park, IL.

2018 Awarded Faculty Advisor of the Year for the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter. Governors State University, University Park, IL.

2018 Awarded Outstanding Counselor Award for Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter. Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society.

2017 Nominated for Outstanding Local Advisor for the Student Education Association. National Education Association, Washington, D.C.

2017 Nominated for Faculty Advisor of the Year for the Student Education Association. Governors State University, University Park, IL.

2016 Awarded Outstanding Local Advisor for the Student Education Association. National Education Association, Washington, D.C.

2016 Nominated for Faculty Advisor of the Year for the Student Education Association. Governors State University, University Park, IL.

2008 Nominated for the National PEO Scholar Award. Philanthropic Education Association - Arizona Chapter, Phoenix, AZ.

MEMBERSHIPS

2018- The Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
2014- Illinois Association for Early Childhood Teacher Education (ILAECTE)
2014- Illinois Reading Council (IRC)
2014- International Literacy Association (ILA)
2008- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
2017-2020 Midwest Educational Research Association (MWERA)
2008-2015 American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2008-2015 American Psychological Association (APA)

PRESENTATIONS

Dermer, S. & Hisrich, K. E. (2023, February). How to talk to children about sexuality. Presentation at the IAFOR Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE), Singapore, Singapore.

Dermer, S. & Hisrich, K. E. (2023, February). Sex education from a human rights perspective. Presentation at the IAFOR Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE), Singapore, Singapore.

Peterz-Dent, K., Hisrich, K. E., & Kelly, A. (2022, January). Creating inclusive spaces in the digital environment: A reflection on personal bias. Presentation at the IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE), Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kelly, A., Hisrich, K. E., & Peterz-Dent, K. (2021, March). What are you reading to your kids? Understanding diverse perspectives through children’s literature: A culturally responsive teaching (CRT) approach. Presentation at the Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) Annual Conference, virtual.

Pennington, L. & Hisrich, K.E. (2020, November). Curiosity didn't kill the cat: Teaching through inquiry. Presentation at Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Convo, virtual.

Vujaklija, A. & Hisrich, K. E. (2020, November). Using culturally-responsive protocols to enhance technology feedback for preservice teachers. Presentation at Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Convo, virtual.

Hisrich, K. E. & Kelly, A. L. (2020, April). Using platforms to enhance learning and engagement. Presentation at the Gateways to Opportunity Higher Education Forum, Bloomington, IL.

Kelly, A. L. & Hisrich, K. E. (2020, March). Differentiation design. Presentation at the Student IEA Spring State Conference, Hoffman Estates, IL.

Vujaklija, A. & Hisrich, K. E. (2020, February). Technology, feedback, and cultural responsiveness. Presentation at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ.

Hisrich, K. E. & Vujaklija, A. (2019, October). Blogs, blogs, blogs! Presentation at Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Convo, Norfolk, VA.

Crotty, K., Taylor, K., & Hisrich, K. E. (2019, October). Growth through collaboration: A KDP and SEA partnership. Poster presentation at Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Convo, Norfolk, VA.

Hisrich, K. E. & McCaffrey, M. (2019, October). The do’s and don’ts of read-alouds. Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference, Peoria, IL.

Hisrich, K. E., Vujaklija, A, Cummings, M. (2019, April). A case study of how professors used a technology-based platform to provide feedback on preservice teachers’ cultural responsiveness. Poster session at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.

White, J., Westergaard, M., Gruben, H., & Hisrich, K. E. (2019, April). Benefits of the IEA conference. Poster session at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.

Hisrich, K. E., Vujaklija, A., & Cummings, M. (2018, November). What’s in your technology toolbox? Programs for the 21st-century educator. Presentation at Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Convo, Indianapolis, IN.

Vujaklija, A., Harrington, T., Cummings, M., & Hisrich, K.E. (2018, November). Developing and maintaining partnerships between universities and K–12 schools. Roundtable session at Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Convo, Indianapolis, IN.

Hisrich, K. E., Cummings, M., Harrington, T., & Vujaklija, A. (2018, November). Lessons learned from a new chapter. Poster presentation at Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Convo, Indianapolis, IN.

Vujaklija, A., Hisrich, K. E., & Cummings, M. (2018, October). How do I teach someone who doesn’t look like me? Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference, Peoria, IL.

McCaffrey, M. & Hisrich, K. E. (2018, October). Best practices of reading aloud. Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference, Peoria, IL.

Hisrich, K. E., Vujaklija, A., & McCaffrey, M. (2018, October). Literacy in the community: How a student group organized projects for children in non-profit centers and shelters. Poster presentation at Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference, Peoria, IL.

Cummings, M., Hisrich, K. E., & Vujaklija, A. (2018, April). How can technology-enhanced feedback improve preservice teachers’ ability to be culturally responsive in their practice? Poster session at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.

Vujaklija, A., Hisrich, K. E., & Cummings, M. (2018, March). Technology, feedback, and culturally responsive teaching. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, Washington, D.C.

Hisrich, K. E., Vujaklija, A., Cummings, M., & Harrington, T. (2017, December). How do I teach someone who doesn't look like me? Developing cultural responsiveness in educators using technology-enhanced feedback. Presentation at the Illinois Education Association (IEA) Professional Development Conference, Springfield, IL.

Hisrich, K. E., Winchel, K., & Miroballi, J. (2017, November). The impact of social media and technology use on the social skills of college students: A pilot study to Inform Educators. Poster session at the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) Symposium, Naperville, IL.

Hisrich, K. E. (2017, November). Innovative ways to make writing fun. Presentation at the Illinois Education Association (IEA) Student Program Fall Conference, Hoffman Estates, IL.

Hisrich, K. E. (2017, November). How to effectively communicate with families. Presentation at the Illinois Education Association (IEA) Student Program Fall Conference, Hoffman Estates, IL.

Hisrich, K. E. & Morrison, C. (2017, October). Using technology to connect team members and enhance communication: An exploration of programs. Presentation at Sharing a Vision Conference (SAV), Peoria, IL.

Hisrich, K. E., Miroballi, J. & Winchel, K. (2017, October). How social media effects the social skills of college students. Presentation at “Lead and Learn” Conference for Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (IL-ASCD), Schaumburg, IL.

Hisrich, K. E. & Cummings, M., & Vujaklija, A. (2017, October). How can technology-enhanced feedback improve preservice teachers’ ability to be culturally responsive in their practice? Presentation at Midwest Education Research Association (MWERA) Annual Conference, Evanston, IL.

Hisrich, K. E. & McCaffrey, M. (2017, October). Best read-aloud practices: A five-day plan. Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference, Peoria, IL.

Hisrich, K. E., Allen, S., Medrano, G., Mathers, T., & Pinedo, M. (2017, March). Supporting first-generation minority college students. Presentation at the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) District Seminar, Romeoville, IL.

Hisrich, K. E. & McCaffrey, M. (2017, February). Best practices for read-alouds. Presentation at the Annual Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) Conference, Normal, IL.

McCaffrey, M. & Hisrich, K. E. (2016, September). Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade teachers self-reporting practices for read-alouds in the classroom. Poster session presented at the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) Symposium, Bloomington, IL.

Hisrich, K. E. (2016, September). Helping teacher candidates focus on improving student outcomes. Presentation at the Illinois Teacher Performance Assessment Consortium (IL-TPAC) Conference “Focusing on the ‘ed’ in edTPA,” Normal, IL.

Hisrich, K. E., Klomes, J., & Morrison, C. (2016, June). Authentic learning: The environment as a teacher. Presentation proposal accepted at the Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget Society “Places and Spaces in Children’s Lives”, Chicago, IL.

Hisrich, K.E. & McCaffrey, M. (2016, June). Interactive read-alouds: A five day plan. Presentation proposal accepted at the Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title I Conference, Ames, IA.

Hisrich, K. E., Medrano, G., Allen, S., Mathers, T., Pinedo, M., Drag, K., Marquardt, E., & Flood, M. (2016, April). Student reflections: What we learned at a conference. Poster session at Governors State University Research Day, University Park, IL.

McCaffrey, M. & Hisrich, K. (2015, October). Read-aloud practices: What are you doing? Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference “Passport to Possibilities,” Peoria, IL.

Klomes, J. & Hisrich, K. E. (2015, June). Helping professional educators enhance their own as well as their students' and/or employees' use of professional language leading to successful interviews and employment. Poster session presented at the National Education Association for Young Children (NAEYC) Conference, “National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development,” New Orleans, LA.

Jiles, T. & Hisrich, K.E. (2015, March). What you do counts the most! Investing in parental engagement.Presentation at the Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) Annual Training Conference and Parent Leadership Conference, Springfield, IL.

Hisrich, K.E. & Pennington, N. (2012, March). Play and literature in early childhood. Presentation at the State Conference for the Future Educators Association of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ.

Blanchard, J., Christie, J., & Hisrich, K. E. (2008). The influence of L1 language proficiency in cross-language transfer: A four-year longitudinal study in L2 immersion-only classrooms (kindergarten-3rd grade). Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, Asheville, NC.

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-Reviewed

Kelly, A., Hisrich, K. E., & Peterz, K. (2023). Activism: Reflecting on human impact. In L. K. Pennington, M. A. Kessler, P. Horst, M. E. Tackett, & D. Fogelsong, (Eds.), Hollywood or history? An inquiry-based strategy for using film to acknowledge trauma in social studies (pp. xx). Information Age Publishing Inc.

Peterz-Dent, K., Hisrich, K. E., & Kelly, A. (2022, January). A reflection on personal bias to create an inclusive learning environment. Proceedings of the IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE). Honolulu, HI, United States: International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

Hisrich, K. E. & McCaffrey, M. (2021). Planning and preparing for read-alouds. Reading Improvement, 49(2). https://irc.memberclicks.net/ircj492202112

Vujaklija, A., Hisrich, K. & Cummings, M. (2018). Technology, feedback, and culturally responsive teaching. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1764-1769). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

McCaffrey, M. & Hisrich, K. E. (2017). Read-alouds in the classroom: A pilot study of teachers’ self-reporting practices. Reading Improvement, 54(2), 93-100.

Hisrich, K. E. & Blanchard, J. (2009). Digital media and emergent literacy. Computers in the Schools, 26(4).

Academic Books

Hisrich, K. E. (2016). Online Polling as a Tool to Improve Schools: The Importance of Obtaining Student Perspectives. Lambert Academic Publishers: Dusseldorf, Germany.

Non-Peer Reviewed

McCaffrey, M., & Hisrich, K. (2015, November 2). Why Read Alouds?
Worlds of Words [Blog], http://wowlit.org/blog/2015/11/02/why-read-alouds/

McCaffrey, M., & Hisrich, K. (2015, November 9). Characteristics of a Read Aloud.
Worlds of Words [Blog], http://wowlit.org/blog/2015/11/09/characteristics-of-read-alouds/

McCaffrey, M., & Hisrich, K. (2015, November 17). Books for Read Alouds.
Worlds of Words [Blog], http://wowlit.org/blog/2015/11/17/why-read-alouds-2/

McCaffrey, M., & Hisrich, K. (2015, November 23). Planning for a Read Aloud.
Worlds of Words [Blog], http://wowlit.org/blog/2015/11/23/planning-for-a-read-aloud/

McCaffrey, M., & Hisrich, K. (2015, November 30). Extending Read Alouds?
Worlds of Words [Blog], http://wowlit.org/blog/2015/11/30/extending-read-alouds/

Hisrich, K. E. (2010). Using internet polls to understand student perspectives for school improvement: An exploration of adolescents’ views on tutoring. ProQuest Interdisciplinary Dissertations and Theses Database.

GRANTS

Dermer, S., Harrington, T., Hisrich, K. E., Patterson, J. & Walsh, M. (July 2021-May 2024). Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Grant. Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and Department of Health & Human Services-Administration for Children & Families (DHHS-ACF). $1,135,961 over 3 years. P.I.: Shannon Dermer

Hisrich, K. E., Pennington, L., Drish, K., Vujaklija, A., & Kelly, A. (November 2020 – May 2021). Enhancing Social and Cultural Perspectives through Literature-Based Activities. CREATE Grant, National Education Association (NEA) Teacher Quality Department of the Center for Great Public Schools. $1,970.65 over 7 months. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E., Sharp, S., Crotty, K., Taylor, K., & Zalkowski, K. (April 2019 – December 2019). Celebrating Diversity. CREATE Grant, National Education Association. $1420.00 over 7 months. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E., Sharp, S., Crotty, K., Taylor, K., & Zalkowski, K. (April 2019 – December 2019). Culture Fest: A Night of Celebration. Intellectual Life Grant, Governors State University. $486.44 over 7 months. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E. & Knutson, K. (December 2018 – August 2019). A Change in Perspective. Teaching Tolerance. $4997.17 over 8 months. Co-PI: Katy Hisrich and Kate Knutson

Hisrich, K. E., McCaffrey, M., Westergaard, M, & Gruben, H. (November 2018 – May 2019). Beautification Day. Community Service Grant, Illinois Education Association. $750.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Cummings, M., Vujaklija, A., & Hisrich, K. E. (May 2017 – May 2018). Using Technology to Develop Culturally- Responsive Teaching through Increased Student Engagement and Reflection. University Research Grant, Governors State University. $3499.50 with a College match of $3499.50 over 1 year. Co-PI: Marlon Cummings, Amy Vujaklija, and Katy Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E., Vujaklija, A., White, J., & Hernandez, R. (November 2017 – May 2018). Disaster Relief Project in Houston Schools. Community Service CREATE Grant, National Education Association. $2,942.47 over 7 months. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E., Dunahoo, J., & Henning, S. (April 2017 - December 2017). Teacher Success Panel. Teacher Quality CREATE Grant, National Education Association. $1031.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E. & Fabsits, B. (April 2017- December 2017). #Hashtag Lunch Bags. Community Service Grant, Illinois Education Association. $500.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E., Flood, M., & Drag, K. (November 2016- May 2017). Beautification Day. Community Service CREATE Grant, National Education Association. $800.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E. & Marquardt, E. (November 2016- April 2017). Student Success Panel: How to Succeed in College, Not Just Survive. Intellectual Life Grant, Governors State University. $500.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E. & Medrano, G. (November 2015- May 2016). Technology Workshops for Teachers: Connecting Through Connections. Teacher Quality CREATE Grant, National Education Association. $1350.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E. & Pinedo, M. (November 2015- May 2016). Care Bags for Military Soldiers & PADS. Community Service Grant. Illinois Education Association. $250.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Hisrich, K. E. & Allen, S. (November 2015- May 2016). Care Boxes and Baby Blankets for Ronald McDonald House. Community Service Grant, Illinois Education Association. $250.00. (with the Student Education Association at Governors State University), PI: Katy E. Hisrich

Klomes, J. (2014-2015). Educator Preparation Program Innovation (EPPI). Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Governor’s Office. (with professors from Governors State University, Prairie State Community College, and South Suburban Community College), PI: Jeannine M. Klomes

CREATIVE WORKS

Hisrich, K. E. & Kelly, A. (2021). Reflections of EC Teacher Candidates in 1st/2nd Grade Classrooms - Spring 2021, Governors State University [Blog], https://ecteachercandidates-sp21-govst.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2021). Reflections of EC MA Teacher Candidates: FE1, Infants/Toddlers - Spring 2021, Governors State University. [Blog], https://ecmateachercandidates-govstate-sp2021.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2020). Reflections of Teacher Candidates, 1st & 2nd Grades - Governors State University, Spring 2020 [Blog], https://teachercandidates-govstate-spring2020.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2019). A Change in Perspective [Website & Podcast], https://achangeinperspectiveartproject2019.wordpress.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2019). Reflections of Teacher Candidates in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms - Fall 2019 [Blog], https://teachercandidates-govstate-fall2019.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2019). Study Abroad in China [Blog], https://studyabroad-chinamay2019.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2019). Reflections of Teacher Candidates in First and Second Grade Classrooms [Blog], https://gsuteachercandidatereflections-sp2019.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2019). The Traveling Professor: Blogging for Teaching and Learning [Website & Blog], http://katyhisrich.edublogs.org/

Hisrich, K. E. (2018). Study Abroad in Slovenia [Blog], https://studyabroad-sloveniamay2018.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. (2018). Reflections of Teacher Candidates in Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms [Blog], https://teachercandidatereflections-fall2018.blogspot.com/

Hisrich, K. E. & Myatt, E. (2017). The College Collective [Website & Podcast], https://thecollegecollective1.com

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