Ruebel, K. K. Innovative Teachers Grant Newsletter. College of Education. Georgia Souther University. Statesboro, GA.
Newsletter Article
Refereed/Juried
Accepted
2009
Zandt, V., Allen, L., Ruebel, K. K., Greene, M. W., McDaniel, J. E., & Spencer, V. (2009). Putting This We Believe into action in performance-based teacher education. The Middle School Journal, 40(3), 38-46.
Journal Article
Refereed/Juried
Accepted
2009
Ruebel, K. K., Schoon, P. L., & Davis, R. (2009). The design, development and implementation of an electronic, web-based, data management and assessment system: A maverick model.. Paper presented at Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Charleston, SC.
Conference Paper
Refereed/Juried
Accepted
2009
Ruebel, K. K. (2009). Resources for case methods. In T. Dickinson & C.K. McKewin. (Eds.), Case and Commentary: A middle school casebook. Columbus, OH: National Middle School Association.
Book Chapter
Refereed/Juried
Accepted
2008
Kribs-Zaleta, C. M. & Ruebel, K. K. (2008). Mathematics as a tool for inquiry in the literature classroom. The Middle School Journal, 40(1), 36-42.
Journal Article
Refereed/Juried
Accepted
Presentations and Projects
Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008
Ruebel, K., Schoon, P. & Davis, R. (2008). The design, development and implementation of an electronic, web-based, data management and assessment system: A maverick model. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 3891-3892). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
National Middle School Association Annual Meeting 2008
“Two-fers: Constructing Teacher Preparation Assessments that Measure Candidate Performance and Address NCATE/NMSA Standards.” National Middle School Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. Kim K. Ruebel, Laura Van-Zandt-Allen, Janet McDaniel, Melanie Greene, & Vicki Spencer.
National Middle School Association Annual Meeting 2007
“This we believe, this we do: Performance-based in middle level teacher education.” National Middle School Association Annual Meeting, Houston, TX. Kim K. Ruebel, Laura Van-Zandt-Allen, Janet McDaniel, Melanie Greene, & Vicki Spencer.
Mid-Level Institute. National Middle School Association 2007
“This we believe, this we do: Performance-based in middle level teacher education.” Mid-Level Institute. National Middle School Association. Destin, FL. Kim K. Ruebel, Laura Van-Zandt-Allen, Janet McDaniel, Melanie Greene, & Vicki Spencer.
National Middle School Association Annual Meeting 2006
"This we believe, this we do: Performance-based in middle level teacher education." National Middle School Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. Kim K. Ruebel, Laura Van-Zandt-Allen, Janet McDaniel, Melanie Greene, & Vicki Spencer.
Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 2006
Ruebel, K. and Basin, B. "Demonstrating Quality Field Experiences: Unit Assessment Systems" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Online <PDF>. 2008-12-12 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p35201_index.html.
Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 2006
“Selection and adoption: Unit assessment systems.” Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Kim K. Ruebel.
National Middle School Association Annual Meeting 2005
“Discovering our adolescent life history.” National Middle School Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Kim K. Ruebel.
Middle Level Education SIG Presentations and Meeting 2005
Middle Level Education SIG Presentations and Meeting. Facilitated, as SIG chair, three paper presentations on middle level education as well as the business meeting. Chicago, IL. Kim K. Ruebel
Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association 2004
“Literature Circles in the Classroom.” Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Minneapolis, MN. Kim K. Ruebel.
Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators 2004
“Developing and Supporting Faculty Instructional Teams and Teaching in University Middle School Programs.” Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Dallas, TX. Kim K. Ruebel.
TK20 Campus Tools HigherEd Training and Presentation for Faculty and Staff 2004
TK20 Campus Tools HigherEd Training and Presentation for Faculty and Staff. Kim K. Ruebel and Donna Colson. Multiple presentations and training sessions were held during April, August, September, and October for faculty and staff in the College of Educaiton. These sessions focused on training and use of the Campus Tools HigherEd system.
Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association 2003
“Interdisciplinary and Integrative Team Projects.” With a group of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Atlanta, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
College of Education Board of Advisors on AACTE/Microsoft Innovative Teachers Grant 2003
Presentation to College of Education Board of Advisors on AACTE/Microsoft Innovative Teachers Grant. Kim K. Ruebel.
College of Education. Georgia Southern University 2002
“Using the Starboard EM Panel: A Hands-On Workshop.” Kim K. Ruebel and Donna Colson. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, GA.
Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association 2002
"Discovering the Importance of Talk: Literature Circles in the Middle Grades classroom." Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association 2002
"So You Want to be a Middle School Teacher? Come Join Our Circus!" With colleagues and preservice teachers from around the state. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA.
Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators 2001
"Integrating Technology into the Methods Block at Georgia Southern University." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, Marti Schriver, and Michael Allen. Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, New Orleans, LA.
Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association 2001
"Discovering the Importance of Talk: Literature Circles in the Middle School Classroom." With a group of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Washington, D.C. Kim K. Ruebel.
Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association 2001
"Interdisciplinary team projects in a university middle grades program: Mighty 8th Air Force Heritage Museum and Cumberland Island." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, Marti Schriver, and Gregory Chamblee. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Washington, D.C.
Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association 2001
"A Team Perspective on Methods Teaching at Georgia Southern University." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, and Mike Allen. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA.
Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association 2001
"How to be a Tech Savvy Teacher." Kim K. Ruebel, with a group of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA.
Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association 2001
"So You Want to be a Middle School Teacher? Come Join Our Circus" (multimedia presentations to share interdisciplinary projects and technology skills). With two groups of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA
Summer Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators 2000
"Preparing Middle Grades Teachers: A Team Approach" (Collaborated on Thematic Paper and Proposal). Deborah Thomas, Michael Allen, and Kim K. Ruebel. Summer Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Ottowa, Canada.
School Counselors' Conference, Georgia Southern University 2000
"Partner Schools: Collaboration to Improve Learning for All." School Counselors' Conference, Georgia Southern University. Kim K. Ruebel.
Building and Sustaining Partner Schools in Educator Preparation, Georgia P-16 Network Meeting 2000
"Examples of Partner School Models." Deborah Thomas, Kim K. Ruebel, and Michael Allen. Building and Sustaining Partner Schools in Educator Preparation, Georgia P-16 Network Meeting, Augusta, GA.
Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association 2000
"We Gain More Than We Give: A Team Perspective on Methods Teaching at Georgia Southern University." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, Michael Allen, and Methods Block Students. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association 1999
Cases and Commentary: A Middle School Casebook (Roundtable discussion of the text). With multiple authors from the edited text. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Orlando, FL.
Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators 1999
“Summative Assessment of INTASC Standards: One Institution’s Perspective.” With Jerry Summers and Kevin Bolinger, Indiana State University. Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Chicago, IL.
Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University. 1999
“Ethics in Teaching.” With Peter White, Indiana State University. Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University.
Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association 1998
“Performance-Based Teacher Education: A Continuous Process from being Admitted to Teacher Education to Being Licensed" (Pre-conference Session). With Thomas S. Dickinson, Indiana State University. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Denver, CO.
Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University. 1998
“Using Technology in the College Classroom.” Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University.
Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University. 1998
“Collaboration in the Classroom.” Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University.
Annual Midwest Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators 1998
“Perceptions, Myths, and Realities of Standards-Based Reform in Teacher Education: One Institution’s Perspective.” With Jerry Summers, Thomas Dickinson, Cathleen Rafferty, Kevin Bolinger, Indiana State University. Annual Midwest Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators, Terre Haute, IN.
Center for Teaching and Learning, Indiana State University. 1998
"Website Creation." Center for Teaching and Learning, Indiana State University.
Annual Meeting of University Teaching Assistants (National TA Conference) 1997
"Technology Use in the College Classroom" (Panel Presentation). Annual Meeting of University Teaching Assistants (National TA Conference), Minneapolis, MN.
Annual Meeting of University Teaching Assistants (National TA Conference) 1997
“The Professional Pedagogy Program: Indiana State University’s Developmental Approach.” With five graduate colleagues. Annual Meeting of University Teaching Assistants (National TA Conference), Minneapolis, MN.
Annual Turkey Run Conference for the Indiana Association of Teacher Educators 1997
“An INTASC/NBPTS Model for a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction” (Poser Session). With Kevin Bolinger, Indiana State University. Annual Turkey Run Conference for the Indiana Association of Teacher Educators, Turkey Run State Park, IN.
Annual Midwest Conference for the Association of Teacher Educators 1997
“Active Learning for Your Classroom: Not Just the Vocabulary.” Annual Midwest Conference for the Association of Teacher Educators, Champagne, IL.
Center for Teaching and Learning, Indiana Sate University 1997
“Website Creation.” Center for Teaching and Learning, Indiana Sate University.
Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University. 1997
“Active Learning in the College Classroom.” Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University.
Affiliations
Professional Associations
2004-2006 Chair, Middle Level Education SIG for the Association of Teacher Educators.
2003-Present American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Project Director, AACTE/Microsoft Innovative Teachers Grant.
2001-Present National Professors of Middle Level Education.
2001-2005 Georgia Alliance for Middle Level Excellence.
1999-2005 Georgia Middle School Association.
2001-2002 Communications Committee Co-Chair, Middle Level Research Organization Network, Special Interest Group for the National Middle School Association, American Education Research Association, and Professors of Middle Level Education.
1999-2000 Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.
1996-Present Association of Teacher Educators.
1996-Present National Middle School Association.
1996-Present Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
1996-1999 Indiana Association of Teacher Educators.
1997-1998 Planning Committee, Association of Teacher Educators Midwest Conference.
1997 Steering Committee, Indiana Association of Teacher Educators, Turkey Run Conference.
1997 Chair, Poster Sessions and Conference Evaluations, Indiana Association of Teacher Educators, Turkey Run Conference.
Workshops
2007-2008 Professional Learning Community. Reading of Marzano, R. J.; Pickering, D. J., Pollock, Jane E. (2001). Classroom Instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Pearson. Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Spring, 2005 “Differentiation of Instruction.” Workshop for teachers at Claxton Middle School, Evans County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel
Spring, 2004 “Using the Virtual Classroom Tour.” Workshop for teachers in Effingham County. South Effingham Elementary School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
November, 2003 “Creating and Using Virtual Classroom Tours.” Innovative Teachers Grant Workshop presented to 96 teachers from Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, and Screven County. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. Kim K. Ruebel.
July, 2003 “Interactive PowerPoint and the Virtual Classroom Tour.” Innovative Teachers Grant Workshop offered to teachers from Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, and Screven County. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, GA. (see CD) Kim K. Ruebel.
April, 2002 “Active Learning at Home.” Workshop for Parent University. Claxton Elementary School, Evans County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
November, 2001 “Web Searching and Citing online sources.” Workshops for
December, 2001 eighth graders on effective web searches and documentation of online resources. South Effingham Middle School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
October, 2001 “Multimedia Presentations.” Workshop for eighth graders on creating and running PowerPoint slide shows as well as incorporating animation and graphics. South Effingham Middle School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
September, 2001 “Microsoft Word.” Workshop for eighth graders on creating and enhancing word-processed documents. South Effingham Middle School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
June, 2001 "Effective Uses of Technology for Language Arts Educators." Workshop for language arts teachers. Available at http://www2.gasou.edu/techwrit/. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
July, 2000 "Strategies for the Middle School Reader." Oak Hill Middle Level Institute, Milledgeville, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
July, 2000 "Making Your Point with Power." Oak Hill Middle Level Institute, Milledgeville, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
Appointments
Duration
Rank
Department / School
College / Office
University / Company
2006-Present
Director
Mid-Level Certification Program, Grades 4-8
College of Education
University of Texas at Arlington
2005-Current
Assistant Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
2005-Current
Associate Professor
Teaching and Learning
Georgia Southern University
2007-2008
Teacher
Chisholm Trail Middle School
1999-2005
Assistant Professor
Teaching and Learning
Georgia Southern University
1996-1999
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology
Indiana State University
1996-1999
Independent ESL Teacher
Vigo County School Corporation
1996-1999
ESL Teacher
Private Teaching Group (taught women and children from India)
Spring-1998
ESL Intern/Spanish Teacher
Terre Haute South High School
Vigo County School Corporation
1996-1997
Community Service Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
1995-1996
Curriculum Director
Bogey's, Inc
1994-1995
Teacher, ESL and regular
Hill Elementary
Austin Independent School District
Synergistic Activities
Major Committee Responsibilities - Departmental
University of Texas at Arlington
2006-2007 Program Director’s Committee
Georgia Southern University
2004-2005 Search Committee for full-time, tenure track, assistant professor position at the Dublin Center.
2003-2005 Alternative Education Committee.
2002-2003 Departmental Committee to Review the M.Ed. Program and Exit Requirements.
2002, Spring Departmental Committee to Facilitate a Demonstration Teacher Conference.
2000-2005 Departmental Committee to Review Graduate Student Appeals for Admission to Graduate Programs.
2001-2005 Middle Grades Undergraduate Program Committee.
2001-2005 Middle Grades Graduate (M.Ed. & Ed.S.) Program Committee.
2001-2002 Middle Grades Policies and Procedures Committee.
Major Committee Responsibilities - College
University of Texas at Arlington
2006-2007 COED Teacher Education Council
2005-2007 COED College Continuous Assessment System (CCAS) Committee
2005-2007 COED NCATE SPA Committee
Fall, 2005 COED NCATE Subcommittee, Effect of Student Learning
Georgia Southern University
2004-2005 NCATE Committee
2003-2004 Chair, Technology Committee.
2003-2004 Chair, Ad Hoc Assessment Committee.
2003-2004 Demonstration Teacher Council
2002-2003 Chair, Elections Committee.
2002-2003 Chair, Technology Committee.
2002-2003 Ad Hoc Assessment Committee.
2001-2002 Demonstration Teacher Program Review Committee.
2001-2002 Secretary, Planning Committee.
2001-2002 Curriculum Planning Group.
2001-2002 Recruitment Committee.
2001-2002 InTech Committee.
2000-2003 Elections Committee, College of Education.
2000-2001 Ad Hoc Technology Committee, College of Education.
2008, Spring Semester test development. Eighth Grade. Northwest ISD.
2007-2008 Analysis of Benchmark results, past TAKS scores, and classroom writing assessments to create Assessment Plan for 2008 Writing TAKS preparation, tutoring, and camp.
2007-2008 Team and Department curriculum planning based on district scope and sequence as well as item analysis of Benchmark results within school and across district.
Georgia Southern University
2005, Spring Professional Development, Georgia Performance Standards. Two-day workshop on the rollout of new standards in Georgia, Backward Design, and specific training on unpacking ELA standards.
2005, Spring Professional Development, Differentiation of Instruction. Attended with a team of teachers from Claxton Middle School. Sponsored by the FIPSE Grant.
2004, Spring College of Education Marshall, University Commencement.
2004- Faculty Advisor, Wesley Foundation.
Fall, 2004 Attended Dreamweaver and advanced web skills training with WebCT for work related to personal website, online coursework, and ILC website.
Summer, 2004- TK20 Campus Tools HigherEd Training. Kim K. Ruebel and Donna Colson
Fall, 2004 have attended extensive training for the HigherEd system as well as created, designed and delivered multiple sessions and training for faculty, staff, and students.
Spring, 2004 Webmaster, Development and maintenance of International Learning Community Website Presence at Georgia Southern University. Kim K. Ruebel and Leah Cornwell, Graduate Assistant.
Spring, 2004 Project Director, Literature and Video Project for Jeff-Davis Schools. Arrange For 30 Books To Be Read And Discussed On Video Tape By Preservice Teachers.
Spring, 2004 Project Advisor, Honors Student
Fall, 2003- Literature Circle Project Director. Asynchronous and Synchronous Spring, 2004 Communications Involving Preservice Teachers As Well As Middle School And High School Students And Their Teachers Here In GA And The UK.
2003- Faculty Advisor, College Middle Level Association.
2003-2006 Grant License Director, Software Dissemination and Record Keeping In Connection With The Innovative Teachers Grant (650 Site Licenses In Four Counties And The UK).
2003-Present Student Mentor, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
November, 2003 Innovative Teachers Grant Workshop At Georgia Southern University. Organized Workshop Publicity, Registration, Creation of Sessions, Communication with Microsoft Representatives, and Facilitated Workshop With 96 Participants. Kim K. Ruebel.
Summer, 2003 Attended International Learning Community Conference. Derby, England.
2003 Member, Exploratory Committee on Electronic Assessment Systems, Professional Standards Commission, Georgia.
2002-Present Field Associate, Claxton Middle School.
2002-Present Member, Board of Advisors, Pittman Park Education Center.
2002-2003 NBPTS, Facilitator Training.
Fall, 2002 Attended National Network for Educational Renewal Site Orientation.
March, 2002 Attended GACTE/GATE Conference. Improving Student Learning: A Shared Responsibility. St. Simon's Island, GA.
Spring, 2002 Project Advisor, Honors Student
Fall, 2002 Project Advisor, Honors Student
2000-2002 Field Associate, South Effingham Middle School.
July, 2000 Oak Hill Middle Level Institute. Team Advisor for four teams of middle school teachers planning year-long projects.
June, 2000 Prep-it-Up. Two-week camp for middle and high school students. Reading Strategies Workshop Facilitator.
Summer, 2000 Technology Infusion Project. Developed departmental course outlines to include more technology.
1999-2000 Prep-It-Up Coordinator (Fall, 1999, Spring & Fall, 2000). Coordinated a match between middle grades majors and middle school readers. Prep provided novels while students engaged in buddy journals and literature circles.
Indiana State University
1998 Member, AYA (Adolescent Young Adult) Standards Group State of Indiana.
1997 Spell Master, Tribune-Star Regional Middle School Spelling Bee, Terre Haute, IN. 1998 Lilly Endowment Grant Representative. Assessment Training by Thomas Angelo, Indiana State University.
1998, 1999 Consultant, Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. “Extending Teacher Creativity: A Summer Workshop on Integration and Collaboration,” Indiana State University.
1997, 1998 Member, Panel of Experienced Graduate Teachers. Graduate Student Welcome, Indiana State University.
1997-1998 Departmental Representative, School of Education Congress. Indiana State University.
1997 Member, Leadership Task Force. Indiana State University.
1996 Pre-conference Session, “Writing for Publication.” National Middle School Association Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
1996 – 1999 Teaching Assistant Liaison, Professional Pedagogy Program, Center for Teaching and Learning. Indiana State University.
Service
February, 2005 Middle Level Education SIG Presentations and Meeting. Facilitated, as SIG chair, three paper presentations on middle level education as well as the business meeting. Chicago, IL. Kim K. Ruebel
November, 2004 “Literature Circles in the Classroom.” Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Minneapolis, MN. Kim K. Ruebel.
February, 2004 “Developing and Supporting Faculty Instructional Teams and Teaching in University Middle School Programs.” Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Dallas, TX. Kim K. Ruebel.
November, 2003 “Interdisciplinary and Integrative Team Projects.” With a group of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Atlanta, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
November, 2001 "Discovering the Importance of Talk: Literature Circles in the Middle School Classroom." With a group of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Washington, D.C. Kim K. Ruebel.
November, 2001 "Interdisciplinary team projects in a university middle grades program: Mighty 8th Air Force Heritage Museum and Cumberland Island." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, Marti Schriver, and Gregory Chamblee. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Washington, D.C.
February, 2001 "Integrating Technology into the Methods Block at Georgia Southern University." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, Marti Schriver, and Michael Allen. Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, New Orleans, LA.
August, 2000 "Preparing Middle Grades Teachers: A Team Approach" (Collaborated on Thematic Paper and Proposal). Deborah Thomas, Michael Allen, and Kim K. Ruebel. Summer Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Ottowa, Canada.
October, 1999 Cases and Commentary: A Middle School Casebook (Roundtable discussion of the text). With multiple authors from the edited text. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Orlando, FL.
January, 1999 “Summative Assessment of INTASC Standards: One Institution’s Perspective.” With Jerry Summers and Kevin Bolinger, Indiana State University. Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Chicago, IL.
October, 1998 “Performance-Based Teacher Education: A Continuous Process from being Admitted to Teacher Education to Being Licensed" (Pre-conference Session). With Thomas S. Dickinson, Indiana State University. Annual Meeting of the National Middle School Association, Denver, CO.
November, 1997 “Technology Use in the College Classroom” (Panel Presentation). Annual Meeting of University Teaching Assistants (National TA Conference), Minneapolis, MN.
November, 1997 “The Professional Pedagogy Program: Indiana State University’s Developmental Approach.” With five graduate colleagues. Annual Meeting of University Teaching Assistants (National TA Conference), Minneapolis, MN.
February, 2002 "Discovering the Importance of Talk: Literature Circles in the Middle Grades classroom." Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
February, 2002 "So You Want to be a Middle School Teacher? Come Join Our Circus!" With colleagues and preservice teachers from around the state. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA.
February, 2001 "A Team Perspective on Methods Teaching at Georgia Southern University." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, and Mike Allen. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA.
February, 2001 "How to be a Tech Savvy Teacher." Kim K. Ruebel, with a group of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA.
February, 2001 "So You Want to be a Middle School Teacher? Come Join Our Circus" (multimedia presentations to share interdisciplinary projects and technology skills). With two groups of preservice teachers. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Savannah, GA
February, 2000 "We Gain More Than We Give: A Team Perspective on Methods Teaching at Georgia Southern University." Kim K. Ruebel, Deborah Thomas, Michael Allen, and Methods Block Students. Annual Meeting of the Georgia Middle School Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
April, 1998 “Perceptions, Myths, and Realities of Standards-Based Reform in Teacher Education: One Institution’s Perspective.” With Jerry Summers, Thomas Dickinson, Cathleen Rafferty, Kevin Bolinger, Indiana State University. Annual Midwest Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators, Terre Haute, IN.
October, 1997 “An INTASC/NBPTS Model for a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction” (Poser Session). With Kevin Bolinger, Indiana State University. Annual Turkey Run Conference for the Indiana Association of Teacher Educators, Turkey Run State Park, IN.
April, 1997 “Active Learning for Your Classroom: Not Just the Vocabulary.” Annual Midwest Conference for the Association of Teacher Educators, Champagne, IL.
Scholarly Review Activity
NCATE SPA Review Board for the National Middle School Association (NMSA) 2006-Present
Grant Reviewer: Proposals for the PRISM Mini-Grants. Summer, 2004. Spring, 2005.
Textbook Reviewer: Chapters on working with linguistically diverse populations and children with special needs for an early childhood education text. Wiley Publishers. September, 2004.
Named to Eidtorial Review Board for AACE/SITE Journals. Summer, 2004.
Proposal Reviewer: AERA proposals for paper presentations, August, 2001.
Textbook Reviewer: Multicultural and constructivist strategies for proactive middle level teachers (Prospectus and Introductory Chapter). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. May, 2001.
Proposal Reviewer: AERA proposals for paper presentations, August, 2000.
Grant Reviewer: Induction proposals for Educate Indiana Subgrants, Department of Education, Indiana, 1998.
Grant Reviewer: Induction proposals for Educate Indiana Subgrants, Department of Education, Indiana, 1997.
Workshops or Training Sessions Attended
2005, Spring Professional Development, Georgia Performance Standards. Two-day workshop on the rollout of new standards in Georgia, Backward Design, and specific training on unpacking ELA standards.
2005, Spring Fall, 2004 Professional Development, Differentiation of Instruction. Attended with a team of teachers from Claxton Middle School. Sponsored by the FIPSE Grant. Attended Dreamweaver and advanced web skills training with WebCT for work related to personal website, online coursework, and ILC website.
Summer, 2004-Fall, 2004 TK20 Campus Tools HigherEd Training. Kim K. Ruebel and Donna Colson attended extensive training for the HigherEd system as well as created, designed and delivered multiple sessions and training for faculty, staff, and students.
2002-2003 NBPTS, Facilitator Training.
Fall, 2002 Attended National Network for Educational Renewal Site Orientation.
March, 2002 Attended GACTE/GATE Conference. Improving Student Learning: A Shared Responsibility. St. Simon’s Island, GA.
Support
Duration
Title
Sponsor
Amount
Status
2009-Present
Texas College and Career Readiness Initiative
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
$10,000
Current
2006-2007
Texas Teacher Induction Study (Co-PI)
Center for Research, Evaluation, and Advancement of Teacher Education (CREATE)
$12,500
Previous
2005-2006
Texas Teacher Induction Study (Co-PI)
Center for Research, Evaluation, and Advancement of Teacher Education (CREATE)
$15,500
Previous
2003-2006
Innovative Teachers Grant
AACTE and Microsoft
$1.3 million
Previous
2003-2004
Partner School Projects (Grant written by Kim K. Ruebel)
$1000
Previous
2000-2001
"Meaningful Dialogue: Implementing Literature Circles with Preservice Teachers and Eighth Grade Students." (Written in collaboration: Kim K. Ruebel, Pete Iott, and Christine Kirkland, South Effingham Middle School)
College of Education, Improving Student Learning Through School University Collaboration Grant
$500
Previous
1999-2000
Lilly Oral History Grant
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
$150,000
Previous
1998-1999
Educate Indiana Grant
Indiana Department of Education
$2,200
Previous
1998-1999
Teacher Creativity Grant (workshop consultant)
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
$200,000
Previous
2001
"Effective Uses of Technology for Language Arts Educators"
Georgia Humanities Council Teaching Enrichment Grant (written by Kim K. Ruebel)
$1,800
Previous
2001
Summer Writing Project (Written in collaboration: Kim K. Ruebel and Kathy Albertson, Writing and Linguistics.)
College of Education Crossing Borders Grant
$500
Previous
2001
Summer Writing Project (Written in collaboration: Kim K. Ruebel and Kathy Albertson, Writing and Linguistics.)
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Crossing Borders Grant
The examination of principles, theories, and research related to developmentally responsive middle level programs, effective instruction and effective strategies of classroom management. Attention is given to the employment of a variety of approaches for developing an appropriate climate to meet the varying needs of the middle level student.
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Examines the curriculum, instruction, and organization of middle grades schools. Provides a substantial knowledge base in the nature and needs of early adolescents, as well as in middle school curriculum and instruction. The course also includes a field component which consists of a one-day shadow study of a young adolescent.
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Contact Information Science Hall 322 M, #334 SH Phone: 817-272-7447 Email: kruebel@uta.edu
Supervised and directed practice in an
approved field setting. The student will be assigned for the ISD
calendar. Required seminars will provide students with theory to
integrate and apply during residency. Prerequisites: Inquiry semester,
EDML 4370, EDML 4371, EDML 4372 and LIST 4378.
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The rationale and implementation of various
instructional methods for English language learners will be discussed.
Examination of language instruction for students at different stages of
development. Sheltered English instruction for the teaching of content
areas will also be presented. Students will be assigned to a special
language program to examine methods of instruction and modifications
for language minority children.
Contact Information 322M SH, #330 SH Phone: 817-272-7447 Email: kruebel@uta.edu
Examines the curriculum, instruction, and
organization of middle grades schools. Provides a substantial knowledge
base in the nature and needs of early adolescents, as well as in middle
school curriculum and instruction. The course also includes a field
component which consists of a one-day shadow study of a young adolescent.
Contact Information 322M SH, #333 SH Phone: 817-272-7447 Email: kruebel@uta.edu
Wilburn Elrod Secondary Education Scholarship in Classroom Management (1997-1998), Indiana State University.
PEW Scholarship to attend the National TA Conference with matching funds from the Graduate School (1997-1998), Indiana State University.
Manuscripts in Preparation and/or Submitted to Scholarly Journals
Ruebel, K. K. Bhasin, B. (2005). Demonstrating quality field experiences: Unit assessment systems. Teaching Education.
Ruebel, K. K. Fostering literature circle discussions in online contexts. The CITE (Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education) Journal.
Ruebel, K. K. Nurturing response and reading ability through literature circles.
Data Collection and Analysis Underway
Ruebel, K. K., Schoon, P. L., & Davis, R. (2009, March). The design, development and implementation of an electronic, web-based, data management and assessment system: A maverick model. Paper submitted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Charleston, SC.
Ruebel, K. K. Implementation of literature circles in online formats. (approved for collection at Georgia Southern; submitting IRB application for UTA in Spring, 2006).
Ruebel, K. K. Teacher induction study. (CREATE; IRB approved in January, 2006). Final analysis in 2007-2008. Manuscripts in 2008-2009.
Ruebel, K. K. Implementation of literature circles in online formats. (approved for collection at Georgia Southern; submitting IRB application for UTA in Spring, 2006).
In Professional Life – Word Processing, Excel, Netscape Composer, DreamWeaver, FrontPage, Adobe, WebCT, PowerPoint, LiveText, Inspiration, Email, Webpage Design, Web Portal Management, Listserv Monitoring, Discussion Board, Professional Chats, MS Visio, MS OneNote, WebQuests, Electronic Portfolios
K-12 Participation
Fall, 2005 Supervision of Inquiry Students in Middle-Level Program
Fall, 1999-Spring, 2005 Supervision of Middle Grades Methods Candidates, ESOL candidates, Secondary Methods Candidates, and Student Teachers
2005, Spring Professional Development, Georgia Performance Standards. Two-day workshop on the rollout of new standards in Georgia, Backward Design, and specific training on unpacking ELA standards.
2005, Spring Professional Development, Differentiation of Instruction. Attended with a team of teachers from Claxton Middle School. Sponsored by the FIPSE Grant.
Spring, 2000-Spring, 2003 Field Associate to Partner School, South Effingham Middle School
Spring, 2003-Spring, 2005 Field Associate to Partner School, Claxton Middle School
Spring, 2002-Spring, 2005 Project Director and Consultant (unpaid) to School Districts in Four Counties. Innovative Teachers Grant. Integration of Technology.
Spring, 2005 “Differentiation of Instruction.” Workshop for teachers at Claxton Middle School, Evans County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel
Spring, 2004 “Using the Virtual Classroom Tour.” Workshop for teachers in Effingham County. South Effingham Elementary School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
November, 2003 “Creating and Using Virtual Classroom Tours.” Innovative Teachers Grant Workshop presented to 96 teachers from Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, and Screven County. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. Kim K. Ruebel.
July, 2003 “Interactive PowerPoint and the Virtual Classroom Tour.” Innovative Teachers Grant Workshop offered to teachers from Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, and Screven County. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, GA. (see CD) Kim K. Ruebel.
April, 2002 “Active Learning at Home.” Workshop for Parent University. Claxton Elementary School, Evans County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
November, 2001 “Web Searching and Citing online sources.” Workshops for eighth graders on effective web December, 2001 searches and documentation of online resources. South Effingham Middle School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
October, 2001 “Multimedia Presentations.” Workshop for eighth graders on creating and running PowerPoint slide shows as well as incorporating animation and graphics. South Effingham Middle School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
September, 2001 “Microsoft Word.” Workshop for eighth graders on creating and enhancing word-processed documents. South Effingham Middle School, Effingham County, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
June, 2001 "Effective Uses of Technology for Language Arts Educators." Workshop for language arts teachers. Available at http://www2.gasou.edu/techwrit/. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
July, 2000 "Strategies for the Middle School Reader." Oak Hill Middle Level Institute, Milledgeville, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
July, 2000 "Making Your Point with Power." Oak Hill Middle Level Institute, Milledgeville, GA. Kim K. Ruebel.
Professional Assignments and Activities
Spring, 2004 Webmaster, Development and maintenance of International Learning Community Website Presence at Georgia Southern University. Kim K. Ruebel.
Spring, 2004 Project Director, Literature and Video Project for Jeff-Davis Schools. Arrange For 30 Books To Be Read And Discussed On Video Tape By Preservice Teachers.
Spring, 2004 Project Advisor, Honors Student
Fall, 2003- Spring, 2004 Literature Circle Project Director. Asynchronous and Synchronous Communications Involving Preservice Teachers As Well As Middle School And High School Students And Their Teachers Here In GA And The UK.
2003-2005 Faculty Advisor, College Middle Level Association
2003-2005 Grant License Director, Software Dissemination and Record Keeping In Connection With The Innovative Teachers Grant (650 Site Licenses In Four Counties And The UK).
November, 2003 Innovative Teachers Grant Workshop At Georgia Southern University. Organized Workshop Publicity, Registration, Creation of Sessions, Communication with Microsoft Representatives, and Facilitated Workshop With 96 Participants. Kim K. Ruebel.
Spring, 2002 Project Advisor, Honors Student
Fall, 2002 Project Advisor, Honors Student
July, 2000 Oak Hill Middle Level Institute. Team Advisor for four teams of middle school teachers planning year-long projects.
June, 2000 Prep-it-Up. Two-week camp for middle and high school students. Reading Strategies Workshop Facilitator.
1999-2000 Prep-It-Up Coordinator (Fall, 1999, Spring & Fall, 2000). Coordinated a match between middle grades majors and middle school readers. Prep provided novels while students engaged in buddy journals and literature circles.
1998 Member, AYA (Adolescent Young Adult) Standards Group, Professional Standards Commission, State of Indiana.
Unpublished Materials Related to Research, Instruction and Service
Ruebel, K. K. (2007). Mid-Level Program Report. Prepared for the National Middle School Association and NCATE. Received National Recognition after review in Fall, 2007. University of Texas at Arlington.
Ruebel, K. K. (2005). TESOL Program Report. Prepared for the Professional Standards Commission and NCATE. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K. (2004). Course Notes: Student Teaching Seminar. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K., and Hearn, J. P. (2003). College Middle Level Association Constitution and By-Laws. College of Education. Georgia Southern. University. Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K. Bullard, B.B., Haney, A. M., & Tyre, S. M. (2003). A Strategic Approach to Teaching Reading at the Secondary Level. College of Education. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K., Chamblee, G. Colson, D., Griffin, B., Repman, J., Strauser, B. (2003). Technology Plan. College of Education. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K., & Hibner, P. (2002) Improving Student Response to Reading: Implementing Literature Circles. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K., Thomas, D., Allen, M., & Horton, L. (2002). Partner School Evaluation. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K. (2001). Integrating Technology into the Block. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K. (2000). Technology and Teaching for MGED 3131. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K. (1999). Course Notes: MGED 3131 - The Middle School. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Ruebel, K. K. (1999). Course Notes: MGED 3721 - Middle School Practicum. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Allen, M., Thomas, D., & Ruebel, K. (1999). Methods Block I Packet. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
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