University of Louisiana at Lafayette

College of Education

Faculty Curriculum Vitae

Robin McCartney Associate Professor

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Robin McCartney Associate Professor Curriculum & Instruction 337-482-526 rmccartney@louisiana.edu

Education Associate Professor – PhD – tenure track

Teaching Philosophy All children can learn

Bio My undergraduate work was primarily involving art education grade 1-12. When I went back to get my masters degree I graduated in Curriculum and Instruction. I received my specialist degree in Science Education and my doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction

Courses Taught I am teaching and have taught Science Education methods classes to for 15 years at the college level to Junior and senior level students. I also taught classroom management and science and social studies classes. Every semester I go into the schools to observe and evaluate student teachers.

Research Interests Information processing and “how children learn,” The focus has been on retention of content using graphic organizers including the Roundhouse diagram – the topic of my dissertation.

Teaching Experience I taught 4th grade for 10 years at Grolee Elementary school and at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for 15 years. 2000- Fall semester2014 - Current University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Tenure Track position 2007- tenured and promoted to Associate Professor 2000-2006 -Assistant professor, tenure-track position in Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, P.O. Box 42051, Lafayette, LA 70504-2051 1999-2000 – Emergency temporary position in Curriculum & instruction, University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum & Instruction, P.O. Box 42051,

Lafayette, LA 70504-2051 1990-1999 -St. Landry School Board, 1013 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570 4th grade teacher at Grolee Elementary School, 1540 Grolee Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 1981 1989 – bookkeeper and art consultant for D & P Custom Lights, 7111Cockrill Bend Blvd., Nashville, TN 37209 (Ronald Eichel – owner).

Publications International Refereed Publications: McCartney, R. & Dugger Wadsworth, D. (2013 - 2014). The learning benefits for K-5 students with pets and other living organisms on the environmental playground. Teaching & Learning, 8(1): 33-55. Ontario, CA). McCartney, R. (2013). Using cartooning to enhance engagement in the elementary science classroom. In Proceedings for the Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education. New Orleans, LA. McCartney, R.W. & Wadsworth D. (2012). Middle school students with exceptional Technology and Teacher Education. New Orleans, LA. McCartney, R. & Dugger Wadsworth, D. (2012). Middle school students with exceptional learning needs investigate the use of visuals for learning science. Teaching & Learning, 7 (1), 1-20. McCartney, R. & Samsonov P. (2011). Using Roundhouse diagrams in the digital age. In Proceedings accepted for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Samsonov, P. & McCartney, R. (2011). Using Avatars to teach science. In Proceedings accepted for information Technology & Teacher Education. Norfolk: VA: AACE. McCartney, R. & Figg, C. (2011). Every picture tells a story: The Roundhouse process in the digital age. Teaching & Learning, 6 (1) 33-44. Figg, C. & McCartney, R. (2010) impacting academic Achievement with student learners teaching digital storytelling

to others: The ATTTCSE digital video project. /Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education/, /10/(1). Retrieved from http://www.citejournal.orgvol10/iss1/languagearts/article3cfm (Special CITE and AERA Conference Newsletter, 2010, TPACK 20, Issue 7:Marc) Figg, C., Ward McCartney, R., & Gonsoulin, W. (2010). Impacting academic achievement with student learners teaching digital storytelling to others: The ATTTCSE Digital Video Project. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 10 (1). Retrieved from http://www.citejournal.orgvol10/iss1/languagearts/article3cfm Figg, C. & Ward McCartney, R. & Gonsoulin, W. (2009). Differentiating with digital storytelling while finding critical literacy: Diverse populations using digital video technology. Teaching and Learning, 5 (1), 33-44. Ward, R. & Gonsoulin, W. (2007). Amazing Technologist Think, Teach and Create Stories of Excellence. In Electronic Proceedings of Teaching in Higher Education Forum International Conference, 2007, Baton Rouge, LA www.celt.lsu.edu/cfd/the/universities Ward, R. E., Beasley, H., Figg, C., & Guillory, D. (2006). Have a

piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring practical, purposeful learning experiences with our

partners in education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (2006). Using social studies

content themes and digital storytelling to make video come alive. In Proceedings of

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International

Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Guillory, D., Gonsoulin, W. & Ward, R. E. (2006). Igniting your

imagination through digital storytelling. In Proceedings of Society for Information

Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (2005). Portable

technologies in the classroom: Ubiquitous tools to support cultural diversity and

environmental education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C. & Ward, R.E. (2003). Emerging technologies and

forestry: Using technologies and an interdisciplinary approach to introduce forestry in the

middle school classroom. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and

Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Ward, R. E. & Wandersee, J. H. (2002). Students’ perceptions of Roundhouse diagramming A middle school viewpoint, International Journal of Science Education, 24 (2): 205-225. Ward, R. E. & Wandersee, J. H. (2002). Struggling to understand abstract science topics: A Roundhouse diagram-based study, International Journal of Science Education, 24 (6): 575-591. National Refereed Publications: Ward McCartney, R., Deroche, S., & Pontiff, D. (2008). Can Trains Really Float? Science & Children, 45 (7): 33-37. Gonsoulin, W., Montgomery, P. & Ward, R.E. (2007). Middle school students’ perception of science and scientists: Has the perception changed over the decades? How does that perception differ by race? Journal of Research Association of Minority Professors, 8(1): 21-33. Ward, R.E. & Lee, W.D. (2006). Understanding the Periodic Table of Elements via iconic mapping and sequential diagramming: The Roundhouse strategy. Science Activities, 42 (4): 11-19. Gonsoulin, W.B., Ward, R. & Figg, C. (2006). Learning by leading: Using best practices to develop leadership skills in at-risk and gifted populations. Education, 126 (4): 690-701.

Ward, R.E., Figg, C., & Keller, M. (2003). Rooted in Forestry, Science Scope, 26 (6): 14-19. Hackney, M. & Ward, R.E., (2002). How-to-learn biology via Roundhouse diagrams. The American Biology Teacher, 64 (7): 525-533. Ward, R. E. & Wandersee, J. H. (2002). Students’ perceptions of Roundhouse diagramming a middle school viewpoint. International Journal of Science Education, 24 (2): 205-225. Ward, R. E. & Wandersee, J. H. (2002). Struggling to understand abstract science topics: A Roundhouse diagram-based study. International Journal of Science Education, 24 (6): 575-591. Ward, R.E. & Wandersee, J.H. (2001). Visualizing science using the Roundhouse diagram, Science Scope, 24 (4): 17-21. Published Abstracts: International Refereed Abstracts and Refereed Proceeding Papers: Ward, R. & Gonsoulin, W. (2007). Amazing Technologist Think, Teach and Create Stories of Excellence. In Electronic Proceedings of Teaching in Higher Education Forum International Conference, 2007, Baton Rouge, LA www.celt.lsu.edu/cfd/the/universities Ward, R. E., Beasley, H., Figg, C., & Guillory, D. (2006). Have a

piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring practical, purposeful learning experiences with our

partners in education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (2006). Using social studies content themes and digital storytelling to make video come alive. In Proceedings of

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International

Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE.

Guillory, D., Gonsoulin, W. & Ward, R. E. (2006). Igniting your

imagination through digital storytelling. In Proceedings of Society for Information

Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (2005). Portable

technologies in the classroom: Ubiquitous tools to support cultural diversity and

environmental education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C. & Ward, R.E. (2003). Emerging technologies and

forestry: Using technologies and an interdisciplinary approach to introduce forestry in the

middle school classroom. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and

Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. State Publication: Ward McCartney, R. (2010). LAPLT Outstanding Educator. The Leaflet Issue 1 – Statewide publication.

Presentations National Refereed Publications: Ward McCartney, R., Deroche, S., & Pontiff, D. (2008). Can Trains Really Float? Science & Children, 45 (7): 33-37. Gonsoulin, W., Montgomery, P. & Ward, R.E. (2007). Middle school students’ perception of science and scientists: Has the perception changed over the decades? How does that perception differ by race? Journal of Research Association of Minority Professors, 8(1): 21-33. Ward, R.E. & Lee, W.D. (2006). Understanding the Periodic Table of Elements via iconic mapping and sequential diagramming: The Roundhouse strategy. Science Activities, 42 (4): 11-19. Gonsoulin, W.B., Ward, R. & Figg, C. (2006). Learning by leading: Using best practices to develop leadership skills in at-

risk and gifted populations. Education, 126 (4): 690-701. Ward, R.E., Figg, C., & Keller, M. (2003). Rooted in Forestry, Science Scope, 26 (6): 14-19. Hackney, M. & Ward, R.E., (2002). How-to-learn biology via Roundhouse diagrams. The American Biology Teacher, 64 (7): 525-533. Ward, R. E. & Wandersee, J. H. (2002). Students’ perceptions of Roundhouse diagramming a middle school viewpoint. International Journal of Science Education, 24 (2): 205-225. Ward, R. E. & Wandersee, J. H. (2002). Struggling to understand abstract science topics: A Roundhouse diagram-based study. International Journal of Science Education, 24 (6): 575-591. Ward, R.E. & Wandersee, J.H. (2001). Visualizing science using the Roundhouse diagram, Science Scope, 24 (4): 17-21. Published Abstracts: International Refereed Abstracts and Refereed Proceeding Papers: Ward, R. & Gonsoulin, W. (2007). Amazing Technologist Think, Teach and Create Stories of Excellence. In Electronic Proceedings of Teaching in Higher Education Forum International Conference, 2007, Baton Rouge, LA www.celt.lsu.edu/cfd/the/universities Ward, R. E., Beasley, H., Figg, C., & Guillory, D. (2006). Have a

piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring practical, purposeful learning experiences with our

partners in education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (2006). Using social studies content themes and digital storytelling to make video come alive. In Proceedings of

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International

Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Guillory, D., Gonsoulin, W. & Ward, R. E. (2006). Igniting your

imagination through digital storytelling. In Proceedings of Society for Information

Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (2005). Portable

technologies in the classroom: Ubiquitous tools to support cultural diversity and

environmental education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C. & Ward, R.E. (2003). Emerging technologies and

forestry: Using technologies and an interdisciplinary approach to introduce forestry in the

middle school classroom. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and

Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. State Publication: Ward McCartney, R. (2010). LAPLT Outstanding Educator. The Leaflet Issue 1 – Statewide publication. Submitted Articles Awaiting Publication: Ward McCartney, Robin & Samsonov, P. (June, 2010). Learning how to learn science with Roundhouse: A visual process for addressing misconceptions. NSTA Press, Arlington, VA. (2 chapters, table of contents, proposal) Ward McCartney, R. & Pippin, K. (March, 2010). Scientists as professional development partners integrating trigonome-TREE, geome-TREE, and fores-TREE. Journal of College Science Teaching. National Science Teachers’ Association. Doctoral Dissertation from Louisiana State University: Ward, R. E., (August, 1999). The effects of Roundhouse diagram construction and use on meaningful science learning in the middle school classroom. Doctoral Dissertation, Louisiana

State University, Baton Rouge. Presentations: International Presentations: McCartney, R. (2013). Using cartooning to enhance engagement in the elementary science classroom. In proceeding for the Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education. New Orleans, LA. McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (April, 2012) Play benefits enhanced on an integrated playground. International CEC Annual Convention, Denver, CO. McCartney, R. & Samsonov P. (2011). Using Roundhouse diagrams in the digital age. In Proceedings accepted for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Samsonov, P. & McCartney, R. (2011). Using Avatars to teach science. In Proceedings accepted for information Technology & Teacher Education. Norfolk: VA: AACE. McCartney, R. & Samsonov P. (2010) Roundhouse diagrams and its computer based applications. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Media. Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (1395-1402). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Ward McCartney, R. (May 13-17-2010). Keeping Louisiana Green. Project Learning Tree International Conference, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Ward, McCartney Robin (March 22, 2009). Scientists as Professional Development Partners. National Science Teachers’ Association. New Orleans, LA. Ward, McCartney, Figg, C. & Jaipal-Jamani, K. (November 13-15,2008). Round’em up with Roundhouse diagrams: Techniques for building scientific concepts. 2008 STAO Conference, Toronto, ON: Science Teachers Association of Ontario. Ward, R. E. & Gonsoulin, W.B. (4-16,2007). THE Forum at Louisiana State University, Amazing Technologists, think, teach and create stories of excellence, Baton Rouge, LA.

Gonsoulin, W.B., Ward, R.E., & Beard, M. (September 21-23,2006). International Alliance for Invitational Education World Conference, The Mythical Divide. Asheville, NC. Ward, R. E., Beasley, H., Figg, C., & Guillory, D. (March 20-

24,2006). Have a piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring practical, purposeful learning experiences with our

partners in education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (March 20, 24, 2006). Using social studies content themes and digital storytelling to make video come alive. In Proceedings of

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International

Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Guillory, D., Gonsoulin, W. & Ward, R. E. (March 20-24, 2006).

Igniting your imagination through digital storytelling. In Proceedings of Society for Information

Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Ward, R. & Gonsoulin, W.B. (April 17-19, 2005). Technology-enhanced case study research. The Forum International Technology Conference. Baton Rouge, LA. Figg, C., Ward, R. & Guillory, D.L. (March 1-5, 2005). Portable technologies in the classroom: Ubiquitous tools to support cultural diversity and environmental education. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education -15th International Conference. Phoenix, Arizona. Ward, R. & Figg, C. (June 2-6, 2004). Addressing new Audiences: At risk and gifted and talented. International Project Learning Tree Coordinators Conference. Bismarck, North Dakota. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W., & Prejean, L. (April 18-20, 2004). Using community resources, best practices, and technology to develop leadership skills. The Forum: Teaching in Higher Education. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Figg, C. & Ward, R. (March 24-29, 2003). Emerging technologies and forestry: Using technologies and an interdisciplinary approach to introduce forestry in the middle school classroom. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education - 14th International Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Williams, D., Lyman, S. Begnaud, L, Ward, R., Benedik, J. (April 22-24, 2001). Professional development school distance education initiative. The Forum: Teaching in Higher Education. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Wandersee, J. (April 28-May1, 2000). Using Roundhouse Diagramming to assess science understanding at the middle school level: A mixed methods study. New Orleans, LA. National Presentations: McCartney, R., Wadsworth, D., Wadsworth, & Wadsworth P. E. (October 9, 2014). Play benefits for all children on an integrated playground, division of Early Child International Conference, St. Louis Missouri. Wadsworth, D., McCartney, R., Wadsworth, P.E. (November 9, 2013). Using pets and an environmental playground to enhance teacher candidates and student learning. 35th Annual International Teacher Education Division Conference of the Council of Exceptional Children, Fort Lauderdale, FL Ward, McCartney Robin (March 22, 2009). Scientists as Professional Development Partners. National Science Teachers’ Association. New Orleans, LA. Beasley, Thomas, H. & Ward, R. (July 31-2006). Have a piece of apple pie. Association of Teacher Educators. Reston, VA. Gonsoulin, W.B., Growe, R., Smothers, R. & Ward, R. (March 3-5, 2005). Integration of community, culture and teaching methodologies. RAMP 2005 - 24th Annual Meeting. Houston, Texas. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B., & Figg, C. (March 20-22, 2004). Using technology to facilitate multifaceted, community-based leadership training. Association of Supervision and Curriculum

Development. New Orleans, Louisiana. Ward, R., Figg, C. & Keller, M. (October 30-November 2, 2002). Learning about trees using a multidisciplinary approach. National Association of Biology Teachers. Cincinnati, Ohio. Ward, R. & Hackney, M. (October 25-28, 2000). Facilitator of learning: The Roundhouse Diagram. National Association of Biology Teachers. Orlando, Florida. Ward, R. (October, 2000). Using Roundhouse Diagramming to assess science understanding: A mixed methods study. National Science Teachers Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. State Presentations: McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (January 28-29, 2013). Creating a playground that enhances learning opportunities for all children. Louisiana 32nd Super Conference on Special Education, Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. (2013). Cartooning enhances student engagement to help all students understand content. 32nd Annual Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. Wadsworth, D. & McCartney, R. (2013). McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (2013). Creating playgrounds that enhance learning opportunities for all children. 32nd Annual Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (January 2012). Science learning on the playground for ALL children. Louisiana Super Conference on special education, Lafayette, LA McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (2012). Advantages of environmental playgrounds. Louisiana Environmental Education Commission (LEEC), Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. (2012). Science Learning on the playground: All children. 31st Annual Super Conference. Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. (2011). Do trains really float? Louisiana Environmental Commission (LEEC). Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

McCartney, R. (2011). Keeping Louisiana green: The annual teacher’s tour. Super Conference, January 24025, 2011 Ward McCartney, R & Riley, Taylor Elaine (2-26-2010). Keeping Louisiana Forever green: The Louisiana teachers’ forestry tour. Louisiana Environmental Education Association (LEEA). Baton Rouge, LA. Samsonov, P. & McCartney, R. (2010). Using Avatars to teach science lessons. Louisiana Science Teachers Association. Monroe, LA. McCartney, R. & Samsonov, P. (2010). Iconic story mapping. Louisiana Science Teachers Association. Monroe, LA. Ward McCartney, R & Riley, Taylor Elaine (1-26-2010). Forever green: The Louisiana teachers’ forestry tour. 29th Annual Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA Ward McCartney, R. (January 26, 2009). Using visuals in the science classroom. 28th Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. Ward, McCartney, R. & Riley Taylor, E. (November 3, 2009). Remaining forever green: Fores-TREE, geome-TREE, & trigonme-TREE, Louisiana Science & Math Teachers Association. Shreveport, LA. Ward McCartney, R. (January 26, 2009). Using visuals to Enhance Information for Underserved Populations: A Roundhouse Strategy. 28th Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA Ward McCartney, R. (2008). Working with real scientists to develop future stewards of the earth. Twelfth Bi-Annual Environmental Educational Symposium. Baton Rouge, LA. Ward McCartney, R. (2008). Bridging the gap between schools and communities. 27th Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. Ward, R (2007, November). Amazing technologists think teach and create stories of excellence. Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, Baton

Rouge, LA. Ward, R (2007, November). Amazing technologists think teach and create stories of excellence. Louisiana Science Teacher’s Association, Lafayette, LA. Ward, R, Gonsoulin, W.B., and Keller, M. (January 30, 2007). Super Conference, Getting Back to Nature: Science and Mathematics from a Native American Perspective. Lafayette, LA Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B., and Beard, M. (January 30, 2007) Amazing Technologists Think Teach and Create Stories of Excellence. Lafayette, LA Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B., Beard, M. (December 1, 2006) – LACUE – Taking it to the next level: Technology empowering students to teach parents. Baton Rouge, LA Ward, R., & Keller, M. (October 19-21, 2006). Forestry, Geometry, Trigonometry, Shreveport, LA. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B. & Guillory, D. (April 24-25, 2006) Super Conference, S.P.E.C.I.A.L. (Students, Parents, Educators & Community Interacting At Last!), Lafayette, LA Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W., & Guillory, D. (February 13-15, 2006). Roundhouse diagrams across the curriculum. Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators. Baton Rouge, LA. Guillory, D., Ward, R. & Gonsoulin, W. (February 13-15). Ignite Your Imagination with iMovie Technology. Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators. Baton Rouge, LA. Ward, R, Gonsoulin, W. & Guillory, D. (February 3-5, 2006). Environmental Storytelling Using iMovie Technology. Louisiana Environmental Education Association. Baton Rouge, LA. Figg, C. & Ward, R. (September 24, 2005). Roundhouse Diagrams: Techniques for building scientific concepts. Twelfth Annual Panhandle Area Mathematics and Science Conference. Canyon, Texas. Ward, R. & Guillory, D. (February 11-12, 2005). Diversity redefined. Tenth Annual Environmental Education Symposium

(LEEA). Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Guillory, D. (October 28/, 2004). Forever Green: Diversity is the spice of life. Louisiana Science Teacher Association. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W, & Keller, M. (February 27-28, 2004). Learning by leading: A multifaceted approach. Ninth Annual Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton, Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Figg, C. (February 21-22, 2003). Forestry in Louisiana. Eighth Annual Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W., & Figg, C. (February 17-19, 2003). A multidisciplinary approach to forestry using a middle school environment. 23rd Annual Super Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R., Keller, M., & Figg, C. (December 4-6, 2003). Learning by leading: Using best practices to develop leadership skills in at risk and gifted populations. Louisiana Science Teacher Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. Ward, R. (October 24-26, 2002). Louisiana forests: An interdisciplinary lesson. Louisiana Science Teacher Association. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Hackney, M. (February 1-2, 2002). How to learn biology using Roundhouse Diagrams with middle and high school students. Louisiana Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Matthews, M. (January 28-30, 2002). Constructing Roundhouse Diagrams in the middle school special education classroom. ). 22nd Annual Super Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R., Schneider, V. & Carlson, G. (2001). NASA/NOVA workshops for 3 day training session for redesign efforts Physics department and education collaboration. Biloxi, Mississippi. Ferrell, R., Wandersee, J. & Ward, R. (June 4-15, 2001).

Consultant for Earth Systems Science Workshop. Graphic organization and visual tools. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Glass, R., Hollerman, A., & Ward, R. (June 25-29, 2001). Consultant for Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL). Light it up: Electricity and magnetism. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Vidrine, P. (February 25-26, 2000). Roundhouse Diagrams: A metacognitive tool for middle school. Fifth Annual Louisiana Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Vidrine, P. (December 3-5, 1999). Information processing: Roundhouse Diagrams. Louisiana Science Teachers Association, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Grants Grants: McCartney, Robin (Fall 2008-2010) Advisory Board member to the e A+ ACCESS grant. L. Leo Judice is the Montessori school of choice for Lafayette Parish, Lafayette Middle School and Northside High School. Schneider, Vic (PI), Ward, R. (co-Investigator) Math and Science Partnership (2007) Lafayette and Iberia Parish – Algebra and Physics Integration Rieck, W., Wadsworth, D.W., Ward, R., & Mayers, E. (2005-2006). BORSF grant - Gaining Academic Performance. (CO-Investigator) Funded amount: $47,000.00 Ward, R. & Ford, M. J., Beasley, H. -Board of Regents (June, 2004-2006). Have a Piece of Apple Pie: Acquiring Practical, Purposeful Learning Experiences with Our Partners in Education, (Principal Investigator) Funded amount: $74,092.00 Ward, Robin. UL Lafayette Summer Research Award (2002); Summer Salary. Ward, Robin. UL Lafayette Summer Research Award (2001); Summer Salary.

Conferences Attended Presentations: International Presentations: McCartney, R. (2013). Using cartooning to enhance engagement in the elementary science classroom. In proceeding for the Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education. New Orleans, LA. McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (April, 2012) Play benefits enhanced on an integrated playground. International CEC Annual Convention, Denver, CO. McCartney, R. & Samsonov P. (2011). Using Roundhouse diagrams in the digital age. In Proceedings accepted for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Samsonov, P. & McCartney, R. (2011). Using Avatars to teach science. In Proceedings accepted for information Technology & Teacher Education. Norfolk: VA: AACE. McCartney, R. & Samsonov P. (2010) Roundhouse diagrams and its computer based applications. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Media. Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (1395-1402). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Ward McCartney, R. (May 13-17-2010). Keeping Louisiana Green. Project Learning Tree International Conference, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Ward, McCartney Robin (March 22, 2009). Scientists as Professional Development Partners. National Science Teachers’ Association. New Orleans, LA. Ward, McCartney, Figg, C. & Jaipal-Jamani, K. (November 13-15,2008). Round’em up with Roundhouse diagrams: Techniques for building scientific concepts. 2008 STAO Conference, Toronto, ON: Science Teachers Association of Ontario. Ward, R. E. & Gonsoulin, W.B. (4-16,2007). THE Forum at Louisiana State University, Amazing Technologists, think, teach and create stories of excellence, Baton Rouge, LA. Gonsoulin, W.B., Ward, R.E., & Beard, M. (September 21-

23,2006). International Alliance for Invitational Education World Conference, The Mythical Divide. Asheville, NC. Ward, R. E., Beasley, H., Figg, C., & Guillory, D. (March 20-

24,2006). Have a piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring practical, purposeful learning experiences with our

partners in education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Figg, C., Ward, R. E., & Guillory, D. (March 20, 24, 2006). Using social studies content themes and digital storytelling to make video come alive. In Proceedings of

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International

Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Guillory, D., Gonsoulin, W. & Ward, R. E. (March 20-24, 2006).

Igniting your imagination through digital storytelling. In Proceedings of Society for Information

Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Ward, R. & Gonsoulin, W.B. (April 17-19, 2005). Technology-enhanced case study research. The Forum International Technology Conference. Baton Rouge, LA. Figg, C., Ward, R. & Guillory, D.L. (March 1-5, 2005). Portable technologies in the classroom: Ubiquitous tools to support cultural diversity and environmental education. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education -15th International Conference. Phoenix, Arizona. Ward, R. & Figg, C. (June 2-6, 2004). Addressing new Audiences: At risk and gifted and talented. International Project Learning Tree Coordinators Conference. Bismarck, North Dakota. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W., & Prejean, L. (April 18-20, 2004). Using community resources, best practices, and technology to develop leadership skills. The Forum: Teaching in Higher Education. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Figg, C. & Ward, R. (March 24-29, 2003). Emerging technologies and forestry: Using technologies and an interdisciplinary approach to introduce forestry in the middle school classroom. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education - 14th International Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Williams, D., Lyman, S. Begnaud, L, Ward, R., Benedik, J. (April 22-24, 2001). Professional development school distance education initiative. The Forum: Teaching in Higher Education. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Wandersee, J. (April 28-May1, 2000). Using Roundhouse Diagramming to assess science understanding at the middle school level: A mixed methods study. New Orleans, LA. National Presentations: McCartney, R., Wadsworth, D., Wadsworth, & Wadsworth P. E. (October 9, 2014). Play benefits for all children on an integrated playground, division of Early Child International Conference, St. Louis Missouri. Wadsworth, D., McCartney, R., Wadsworth, P.E. (November 9, 2013). Using pets and an environmental playground to enhance teacher candidates and student learning. 35th Annual International Teacher Education Division Conference of the Council of Exceptional Children, Fort Lauderdale, FL Ward, McCartney Robin (March 22, 2009). Scientists as Professional Development Partners. National Science Teachers’ Association. New Orleans, LA. Beasley, Thomas, H. & Ward, R. (July 31-2006). Have a piece of apple pie. Association of Teacher Educators. Reston, VA. Gonsoulin, W.B., Growe, R., Smothers, R. & Ward, R. (March 3-5, 2005). Integration of community, culture and teaching methodologies. RAMP 2005 - 24th Annual Meeting. Houston, Texas. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B., & Figg, C. (March 20-22, 2004). Using technology to facilitate multifaceted, community-based leadership training. Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ward, R., Figg, C. & Keller, M. (October 30-November 2, 2002). Learning about trees using a multidisciplinary approach. National Association of Biology Teachers. Cincinnati, Ohio. Ward, R. & Hackney, M. (October 25-28, 2000). Facilitator of learning: The Roundhouse Diagram. National Association of Biology Teachers. Orlando, Florida. Ward, R. (October, 2000). Using Roundhouse Diagramming to assess science understanding: A mixed methods study. National Science Teachers Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. State Presentations: McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (January 28-29, 2013). Creating a playground that enhances learning opportunities for all children. Louisiana 32nd Super Conference on Special Education, Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. (2013). Cartooning enhances student engagement to help all students understand content. 32nd Annual Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. Wadsworth, D. & McCartney, R. (2013). McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (2013). Creating playgrounds that enhance learning opportunities for all children. 32nd Annual Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (January 2012). Science learning on the playground for ALL children. Louisiana Super Conference on special education, Lafayette, LA McCartney, R. & Wadsworth, D. (2012). Advantages of environmental playgrounds. Louisiana Environmental Education Commission (LEEC), Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. (2012). Science Learning on the playground: All children. 31st Annual Super Conference. Lafayette, LA. McCartney, R. (2011). Do trains really float? Louisiana Environmental Commission (LEEC). Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

McCartney, R. (2011). Keeping Louisiana green: The annual teacher’s tour. Super Conference, January 24025, 2011 Ward McCartney, R & Riley, Taylor Elaine (2-26-2010). Keeping Louisiana Forever green: The Louisiana teachers’ forestry tour. Louisiana Environmental Education Association (LEEA). Baton Rouge, LA. Samsonov, P. & McCartney, R. (2010). Using Avatars to teach science lessons. Louisiana Science Teachers Association. Monroe, LA. McCartney, R. & Samsonov, P. (2010). Iconic story mapping. Louisiana Science Teachers Association. Monroe, LA. Ward McCartney, R & Riley, Taylor Elaine (1-26-2010). Forever green: The Louisiana teachers’ forestry tour. 29th Annual Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA Ward McCartney, R. (January 26, 2009). Using visuals in the science classroom. 28th Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. Ward, McCartney, R. & Riley Taylor, E. (November 3, 2009). Remaining forever green: Fores-TREE, geome-TREE, & trigonme-TREE, Louisiana Science & Math Teachers Association. Shreveport, LA. Ward McCartney, R. (January 26, 2009). Using visuals to Enhance Information for Underserved Populations: A Roundhouse Strategy. 28th Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA Ward McCartney, R. (2008). Working with real scientists to develop future stewards of the earth. Twelfth Bi-Annual Environmental Educational Symposium. Baton Rouge, LA. Ward McCartney, R. (2008). Bridging the gap between schools and communities. 27th Super Conference on Special Education. Lafayette, LA. Ward, R (2007, November). Amazing technologists think teach and create stories of excellence. Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, Baton Rouge, LA.

Ward, R (2007, November). Amazing technologists think teach and create stories of excellence. Louisiana Science Teacher’s Association, Lafayette, LA. Ward, R, Gonsoulin, W.B., and Keller, M. (January 30, 2007). Super Conference, Getting Back to Nature: Science and Mathematics from a Native American Perspective. Lafayette, LA Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B., and Beard, M. (January 30, 2007) Amazing Technologists Think Teach and Create Stories of Excellence. Lafayette, LA Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B., Beard, M. (December 1, 2006) – LACUE – Taking it to the next level: Technology empowering students to teach parents. Baton Rouge, LA Ward, R., & Keller, M. (October 19-21, 2006). Forestry, Geometry, Trigonometry, Shreveport, LA. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B. & Guillory, D. (April 24-25, 2006) Super Conference, S.P.E.C.I.A.L. (Students, Parents, Educators & Community Interacting At Last!), Lafayette, LA Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W., & Guillory, D. (February 13-15, 2006). Roundhouse diagrams across the curriculum. Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators. Baton Rouge, LA. Guillory, D., Ward, R. & Gonsoulin, W. (February 13-15). Ignite Your Imagination with iMovie Technology. Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators. Baton Rouge, LA. Ward, R, Gonsoulin, W. & Guillory, D. (February 3-5, 2006). Environmental Storytelling Using iMovie Technology. Louisiana Environmental Education Association. Baton Rouge, LA. Figg, C. & Ward, R. (September 24, 2005). Roundhouse Diagrams: Techniques for building scientific concepts. Twelfth Annual Panhandle Area Mathematics and Science Conference. Canyon, Texas. Ward, R. & Guillory, D. (February 11-12, 2005). Diversity redefined. Tenth Annual Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Lafayette, Louisiana.

Ward, R. & Guillory, D. (October 28/, 2004). Forever Green: Diversity is the spice of life. Louisiana Science Teacher Association. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W, & Keller, M. (February 27-28, 2004). Learning by leading: A multifaceted approach. Ninth Annual Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton, Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Figg, C. (February 21-22, 2003). Forestry in Louisiana. Eighth Annual Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W., & Figg, C. (February 17-19, 2003). A multidisciplinary approach to forestry using a middle school environment. 23rd Annual Super Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R., Keller, M., & Figg, C. (December 4-6, 2003). Learning by leading: Using best practices to develop leadership skills in at risk and gifted populations. Louisiana Science Teacher Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. Ward, R. (October 24-26, 2002). Louisiana forests: An interdisciplinary lesson. Louisiana Science Teacher Association. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Hackney, M. (February 1-2, 2002). How to learn biology using Roundhouse Diagrams with middle and high school students. Louisiana Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Matthews, M. (January 28-30, 2002). Constructing Roundhouse Diagrams in the middle school special education classroom. ). 22nd Annual Super Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R., Schneider, V. & Carlson, G. (2001). NASA/NOVA workshops for 3 day training session for redesign efforts Physics department and education collaboration. Biloxi, Mississippi. Ferrell, R., Wandersee, J. & Ward, R. (June 4-15, 2001). Consultant for Earth Systems Science Workshop. Graphic

organization and visual tools. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Glass, R., Hollerman, A., & Ward, R. (June 25-29, 2001). Consultant for Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL). Light it up: Electricity and magnetism. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Vidrine, P. (February 25-26, 2000). Roundhouse Diagrams: A metacognitive tool for middle school. Fifth Annual Louisiana Environmental Education Symposium (LEEA). Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Vidrine, P. (December 3-5, 1999). Information processing: Roundhouse Diagrams. Louisiana Science Teachers Association, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Regional: Ward McCartney, R. (June 1-5, 2009). Louisiana Forestry Teachers Tour – 5 days and 30 continuing hours of Professional Development. Alexandria, Marksville, Pineville, Lecompte, Jena, Kisatchie, and Indian Creek areas in Louisiana. Figg, C. & Ward, R. (June 9, 2003). Strategies for Using Handhelds in the Science Classroom. State Department of Education and Diocese of Lafayette. Workshops held at St. Thomas Moore High School. Lafayette, Louisiana. Figg, C. & Ward, R. (June 2, 2003). Bringing the forest into the classroom with handhelds. State Department of Education and Diocese of Lafayette. Workshops held at St. Thomas Moore High School. Local: McCartney, Robin (Fall 2004-Spring 2012). Nature Station Tours – Nature Tours for all 4th grade schools in Lafayette and surrounding parishes. Lafayette, LA. McCartney, Robin (Fall 2007-2012). Advisory Board member to the e A+ ACCESS grant. L. Leo Judice is the Montessori school of choice for Lafayette Parish, Lafayette Middle School and Northside High School. McCartney, Robin (2-14-2009). Preview Day. University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

McCartney, Robin (Summer 2009/ Fall 2010). National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Workshops with NOAA for one week. Lafayette, LA. Ward McCartney, R., Project Learning Tree Professional Development Workshop (April 25, 2002- August 2010). All day workshops every semester. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 9:00-3:00, Lafayette, LA. Ward, R., Regional Science Fair Judge (March 4, 2006- March 2009), Student Union, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Ward, R., Ascension Day School Science Fair (November 15, 2006- November 2009), Lafayette, LA. Ward, R., St. Landry Parish Science Fair (November 21, 2006- February 2010). Opelousas, LA. Ward, R., Lafayette Parish Museum of Natural History (September 15, 2006- January 2010) Traveling Trunks, Lafayette, LA. Ward, R., Gonsoulin, W.B., & Beard, M. (July 14, 2006). Amazing Technologists Teach Think and Create Stories of Excellence Technology workshop at the University of Lafayette, Lafayette, LA. Ward, R. (December 16, 2005). Visual and graphic organization. St. Martinville Junior High School. Gaining Academic Performance project. St. Martinville, Louisiana. Ward, R., Keller, M. & Prejean, L. (April 16, 2005). Project Learning Tree. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Chitimacha Tribal School and Block II and Block III students. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. & Billock, A. (August 1-2, 2005). Concept mapping and photosynthesis. St. Martin Parish Middle and High Schools, Breaux Bridge High School - Gaining Academic Performance Project. Ward, R. & Billock, A. (August 1-2, 2005). Roundhouse Diagramming and photosynthesis. St. Martin Parish Middle and High Schools - Breaux Bridge High School - Gaining

Academic Performance Project. Guillory, D.L., Gonsoulin, W.B., & Ward, R. (July 8, 2005). Finding your voice through digital stories for the high school. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lafayette, Louisiana. Guillory, D.L., Gonsoulin, W.B., & Ward, R. (July15, 2005). Finding your voice through digital stories for the middle school. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. Science Olympiad – Participation with local middle and high school science students (2002-2003). Ward, R., Figg, C. & Keller, M. (April 27, 2002). Forestry and technology workshops. University of Louisiana at Lafayette & Paul Breaux Middle School Gifted Education. Ward, R., Figg, C. & Gonsoulin, W. (July 25, 2002). Forestry and technology workshops. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, at-risk and gifted populations – peer mentoring. Lafayette, Louisiana. Begnaud, L., Ward, R. & Beasley, H. (January 20, 2001). Concept mapping, Roundhouse Diagramming and storytelling. Moss Middle School - Reading in the Content Area - Professional Development and ULL partnership – Professional Development Schools project (Entergy Grant). Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. (February 21, 2001). Roundhouse Diagramming. Lafayette Middle School, Lafayette Parish School Board. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. (April 4, 2001). Roundhouse Diagramming. Carencro Middle School, Lafayette Parish School Board. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. (April 5, 2001). Roundhouse Diagramming. Baldwin Elementary, Professional Development and ULL partnership. Ward, R. (October 10, 2001). Roundhouse Diagramming. Paul Breaux Middle School. Lafayette, Louisiana. Ward, R. (October, 2001). Roundhouse Diagramming. J. H. Williams Middle School, Abbeville, Louisiana.

Ward, R. (March 31, 2000). Roundhouse Diagrams. Grolee Elementary School, Opelousas, Louisiana. Ward, R. (April 12, 2000). Roundhouse Diagrams. Faulk Elementary School, Professional Development School and ULL partnership. Ward, R. (April, 2000). Louisiana forests forever. Science Saturday. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Research Studies in local school districts: 3 year research study with L. Leo Judice grades 1-5 and their new environmental playground (2010-2012). This is a 3-year research study on Environmental Science in the school environment with an environmental playground. 3-Year Longitudinal Research Study with a population of 15 students from the Believer’s Family Worship Center in New Iberia, LA. (July 2005, July 2007) using digital movie-making technology integrated with critical literacy. 10-week research study at Paul Breaux Middle School – 8th grade gifted population - (Periodic table and Roundhouse Diagrams) – 2003. 10-week research study at J. H. Williams Middle School – 6th, 7th, 8th grade special education – moderate to mild-moderate self-contained population – (photosynthesis and Roundhouse Diagrams) – 2002. 10-week research study at Grolee Elementary School – 6th grade at-risk population - (Physical Science and Roundhouse Diagrams) - 1999. On-going Professional Development: Quality Matters distance learning class – June 12-July 3, 2013 PARCC Assessment workshops May 14, 15, 16, 2013 – from 8-4 at the Picard center Common Core Curriculum Professional development - Teacher and learning Alliance. 8-16 with Brenda dean – Picard Center. Lafayette, LA.

Common Core workshops ELA – October 8, 2012 8:00-4:00 and October 9th, 8:00 – 4:00. Picard center, Lafayette, LA. Faculty Senate (2012). Attended 4:00 Wednesdays. McCartney, R. (2012). Advantages of environmental playgrounds and the effects on 1-5 student learners Final report of research. IRB approved process for Environmental Playgrounds and working with 380 children from L. Leo Judice for a 3-year research study – Spring 2011. Value added – 2011 State Department of Education – Melissa Matthews (August 17 – 2011) Working with the College of Engineering for scholarships for the Ronnie Gaspard memorial Scholarship funds – Golf tournaments yielded (2) $1,500.00 scholarships for the College of Education plus 2 Promethean Boards – May 2013. Working with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA - 2010-2012) – Tim Osborne Project Learning Tree, Project Wet, Project Wild workshops for pre-service teachers 8:00 AM-3:00 PM 2012 and 2013. Project Learning Tree workshops for pre-service teachers, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM every semester. McCartney, Robin (Fall 2007-2012). Advisory board member to the A+ ACCESS Grant. L. Leo Juice is the Montessori school of choice for Lafayette Parish, Lafayette Middle School and Northside High School. Ward McCartney, R. (2006 - 20013). Appointment to the Editorial Review Board for the Electronic Journal of Science Education (EJSE) as a science journal reviewer. Each semester working with the after school for all and Lafayette Parish School collaboration with The Lafayette Science Museum – training pre-service teachers with science activities to present in science classrooms of public schools (2004-2013).

LaTAAP - Louisiana Assessment Training Professional Development Workshops, October 23,24,25, 2006 (attended 3-day training). The Acadiana Park Nature Station in Lafayette began collaborating Block II Science Classes with fourth graders from Lafayette Parish (approximately 30 schools) 2005-2012 as a way to integrate field experiences with the forest as the classroom. Every semester – (2000-2013) Project Learning Tree, provides professional development for Block II and Block III students in Math and Science. Every spring semester – Block II & Block III science student judges for Regional Science Fair (2002-2012). Every fall semester – Block II and Block III science student judges for St. Landry Parish Science Fair and Ascension Day Science Fair (2000-20012). Chitimacha Tribal School has come to campus for workshops (2004-2010) in a collaboration program with Project Learning Tree workshops. Robin Ward, Mary Keller and Walter Gonsoulin went to the Chitimacha School for their Project Learning Tree Certification.

Professional Memberships Professional Memberships: National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Louisiana Science Teacher Association (LSTA) Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators (LACUE) Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Louisiana Environmental Education Association-State (LEEA) Association of Supervision and Development (ASCD) http://www.15degreelab.com/ - Research Group – director James H. Wandersee

Awards Awards:

Advising Award- May (Spring) 2014 - $1000.00

Advising Award – April 6, 2011 for $1,000.00

Ward McCartney, Robin (2009-2010). Louisiana’s Outstanding Educator Award, International Award in Environmental Science Education – Project Learning Tree and the Department of Forestry. Baton Rouge, LA.

Ward, McCartney (2009). Graduate Council has appointed me to a new five-year term on Graduate faculty

Ward, McCartney (2009). Louisiana Outstanding Educator, International Award in Environmental Science Education – Project Learning Tree and the Department of Forestry & Agriculture.

Ward, R. (2007) Promoted to Associate Professor

Ward, R. (2007-2009) Awarded Patrick Rutherford Professorship

Ward, R (2006). Awarded tenure

Ward, R. (2006). Certificate of Appreciation. Believer’s Family Worship Center. Summer Enrichment Program (3 years of continued support).

Ward, R. (2004). Louisiana Outstanding Educator, International Award in Environmental Science Education – Project Learning Tree and the Department of Forestry & Agriculture.

Grants:

Additional Skills My dissertation was focused on “how children learn, not what they learn” – It has enhanced my teaching experience beyond words!

Dissertation Doctoral Dissertation from Louisiana State University: Ward, R. E., (August, 1999). The effects of Roundhouse diagram construction and use on meaningful science learning in the middle school classroom. Doctoral Dissertation, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Other Professional Experience I invented the Roundhouse Diagram process of teaching this particular graphic organizer, which can be performed by, had or computer and involved inserting pictures connected to concepts and explanation which covers NGSS engineering and science concepts.

Service PARCC Assessment workshops May 14, 15, 16, 2013 – from 8-4 at the Picard center Common Core Curriculum Professional development - Teacher and learning Alliance. 8-16 with Brenda dean – Picard Center. Lafayette, LA. Common Core workshops ELA – October 8, 2012 8:00-4:00 and October 9th, 8:00 – 4:00. Picard center, Lafayette, LA. Faculty Senate (2012). Attended 4:00 Wednesdays. McCartney, R. (2012). Advantages of environmental playgrounds and the effects on 1-5 student learners Final report of research. IRB approved process for Environmental Playgrounds and working with 380 children from L. Leo Judice for a 3-year research study – Spring 2011. Value added – 2011 State Department of Education – Melissa Matthews (August 17 – 2011) Working with the College of Engineering for scholarships for the Ronnie Gaspard memorial Scholarship funds – Golf tournaments yielded (2) $1,500.00 scholarships for the College of Education plus 2 Promethean Boards – May 2013. Working with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA - 2010-2012) – Tim Osborne Project Learning Tree, Project Wet, Project Wild workshops for pre-service teachers 8:00 AM-3:00 PM 2012 and 2013. Project Learning Tree workshops for pre-service teachers, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM every semester. McCartney, Robin (Fall 2007-2012). Advisory board member to the A+ ACCESS Grant. L. Leo Juice is the Montessori school of choice for Lafayette Parish, Lafayette Middle School and

Northside High School. Ward McCartney, R. (2006 - 20013). Appointment to the Editorial Review Board for the Electronic Journal of Science Education (EJSE) as a science journal reviewer. Each semester working with the after school for all and Lafayette Parish School collaboration with The Lafayette Science Museum – training pre-service teachers with science activities to present in science classrooms of public schools (2004-2013). LaTAAP - Louisiana Assessment Training Professional Development Workshops, October 23,24,25, 2006 (attended 3-day training). The Acadiana Park Nature Station in Lafayette began collaborating Block II Science Classes with fourth graders from Lafayette Parish (approximately 30 schools) 2005-2012 as a way to integrate field experiences with the forest as the classroom. Every semester – (2000-2013) Project Learning Tree, provides professional development for Block II and Block III students in Math and Science. Every spring semester – Block II & Block III science student judges for Regional Science Fair (2002-2012). Every fall semester – Block II and Block III science student judges for St. Landry Parish Science Fair and Ascension Day Science Fair (2000-20012). Chitimacha Tribal School has come to campus for workshops (2004-2010) in a collaboration program with Project Learning Tree workshops. Robin Ward, Mary Keller and Walter Gonsoulin went to the Chitimacha School for their Project Learning Tree Certification. Professional Memberships: National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Louisiana Science Teacher Association (LSTA) Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators (LACUE) Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

Louisiana Environmental Education Association-State (LEEA) Association of Supervision and Development (ASCD) http://www.15degreelab.com/ - Research Group – director James H. Wandersee Certificates of Completion & on-going technology training: Quality Matters (June 12-July 3, 2013) Promethean Board Fridays 1-3 (2011-2012) Marco Polo – October 4, 2001 Marco Polo – May 9, 2001 T.H.E. QUEST professional development program – 6 days 2001-2002 IN-SITE training – 3 days - 2001 PASS-PORT training Blackboard training Moodle training ISIS training University Service and Committees: Comp Exams – Graduate Studies (2000-2007): Brenda LeBlanc Allison Fanguy Letonia Cretian Jennifer Macon Lucille Hollier Carolyn Perero Alexander Courrey Andrepont Robin Blackwell Jessica Richard Dorrough Lindsay Frederick Jennifer Guidry Amanda Huff Tori Kristicevich Cheryl Neiswender Kerri Peyton Lisa Rivers Melissa Shoemaker David Westmoreland Amy Zerangue Melissa Terry Debbie Cormier Ashlie Abercrombie Jessica Blackwell Lindsay Frederick Joanie Boudreaux College of Education: Chair - Scholarship Award Committee (2001-2010) NCATE – SPA Co-chair Science (2008-2010) NCATE – Board of Examiners Research Committee (2009) NCATE – Diversity Committee member – Standard IV (2008-2009) Research Committee – member 2001-2007

Assessment – Lesson Plan Committee – member 2004-2007 Social committee – member 2000-2005 Assessment - Classroom Management Committee – member –2004-2005 PreK-16 Science Consortium – Redesign 2000-2004 QSN search committees – multicultural, generalists, reading, social studies, math (2000-2005) Mission statement committee – 2000 NCATE – Standard I – Member (2000-2004) 2001 Elected as Teacher ED council member – 2004) Chair of Science Redesign – Secondary Science Redesign High School (Physics, Geology, Biology, Chemistry) – 2000-2003 Redesign – elementary committee – member 2000-2003 Blue Ribbon Commission training and workshops 2000-2001 University Committee : University Parking Committee – member 2005-2013