Texas A&M University-Commerce | Department

Dr. Martha Foote
Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M University-Commerce
P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429
Martha.Foote@tamuc.edu
903-886-5413

Teaching

Current responsibilities as faculty are to teach masters and doctoral level courses, serve as program coordinator for the Cohort of Rockwall Educators’ (CORE) Masters Cohort; and advise and mentor doctoral students. Previously, I have taught undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE, ELED, and Reading. Center Coordinator for the Plano Center for Professional Development and Technology, Spring 1997 – Spring 2001.

Doctoral Level Courses Taught

• Curriculum Development & Instructional Design
• Exploring Action Research
• Reggio Emilia & Constructivist Pedagogy
• Exploring Family Literacy and Learning

Master’s Level Courses Taught

• Research Literature and Techniques
• Teaching Reading Comprehension
• Communication Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing
• Integrating Curriculum Through Inquiry-Driven Projects [Reggio Emilia]
• Diversity in Today’s Schools
• Early Childhood Education Curriculum Design
• Leadership & Supervision in the Elementary School

Undergraduate Courses Taught

• Introduction to Teaching
• Early Childhood Curriculum
• Reading Comprehension and Literacy
• Internship in Teaching
• Content Reading Methods for Teacher Candidates in Field-Based Settings
• Early Childhood Education: Organization and Materials
• Planning and Organization of Reading Instruction in Field-Based Settings
• Child Development: Preschool
• Language Development in Field-Based Settings
• Teaching Technology in Field-Based Settings
• Classroom Management in Field-Based Settings
• Student Teaching in Field-Based Settings
• Teaching Integrated Math, Science, and Social Studies in Field-Based Settings

Research,Recent Publications

BOOKS:

Foote, M, Falk-Ross, F, Szabo, S, & Sampson, M. B.; (co-editors). (2008). Charting the Literacy Waters: Research, Praxis, & Advocacy, College Reading Association.

Sampson, M. B., Linder, P. E., Falk-Ross, F., Foote, M., & Szabo, S., (2007) Multiple Literacies. (Co-editors) . College Reading Association.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Walker, C., Zeek, C.K., & Foote, M. (2008).“ Re-Creating Teacher Education through Long-Term Partnerships” In I. N. Guadarrama, J. M. Ramsey, and J. L. Nath (Eds.) University and School Connections: Research Studies in Professional Development Schools. Charlotte, NC, Information Age Publishing, Inc. ,203-220.

Jones, A., Torti, C., & Foote, M., (2007) “What’s in that egg? A preschool project based on the Reggio Emilia Learning Theory,” Supporting Student Success, 73-78.
Cordell, M. & Foote, M. (Fall, 2006) “Supporting Young Children Through Hurricane Disaster”, Texas Childcare Quarterly, 16-23.

Walker, Zeek, & Foote, (Summer, 2002) “Looking with New Eyes: Making the Pursuit of Equity Personal” The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 28-33.

Sampson, M. B. & Foote, M., (2002) Exploring the Evolution of Public  School Teachers’ Perceptions of University/Public School Partnerships: The Quest for Collaborative Preparation of Literacy Teachers.

Linder, P. & Foote, M., (Winter, 2002) Why Should We Care about Family Literacy? Preservice & Mentor  Teachers’ Awareness. Journal of Reading Education, 27, (2),  8-16.

Zeek, C., Foote, M.,  & Walker, C., (November/December, 2001) Teacher Stories and Transactional Inquiry:    Hearing the Voices of  Mentor Teachers. Journal of Teacher Education, 52, (5), 377-385.

GRANTS

Foote, M, Walker, C., & Green, C., (July 2, 2007) Listo! Sharp & Ready: Strategies for ELL Student Success. A major federal grant awarded to A&M-Commerce from the Office of English Language Acquisition in the U. S. Dept. of Education. Funded for approximately $1.2 million over five years.

Foote, M. One-Time Funding for Enrollment Growth Initiative: Frisco ECE Masters Cohort. Funded through the Provost’s Office, A&M-C, $14,730.

Foote, M. Regents Initiative Grant (2005) funded for $8,300 for the “First Annual Bill Martin Jr. Symposium”.

NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Foote, M., Green, C., and Walker, C., “Project ¡Listo!, a Faculty Development Initiative to Better   Prepare Teachers to Teach ELLs” College Reading Association’s 52nd Annual Meeting, November 7, 2008, Sarasota, FL.

Szabo, S., Sampson, M. B., Foote, M., and Falk-Ross, F., “CRA Yearbook Prospective Authors and Reviewers,” College Reading Association’s 52nd Annual Meeting, November 8, 2008, Sarasota, FL.

Foote, M., Hammack, B., Thompson, J. & Garretson, “Learning From Families – Pre-Service Teachers Engaging Families”, College Reading Association 51st Annual Conference, November 3, 2007, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cheatham, J, & Foote, M., “The Bookstore Project: How One ELL Teacher Used Project Work to Promote Reading Volume, College Reading Association 51st Annual Conference, November 2, 2007, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Vasinda, S. & Foote, M., “Inspired Projects within Standards-Based Classrooms”, North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA), June, 2007, Santa Monica, CA.

Vasinda, S. & Foote, M., “Finding a Place for Voice, Choice, and Parent Participation in an American Standards-Based Classroom, American Educational Research Association [AERA], April, 11,2006, San Francisco, CA.

Hammack, B., Foote, M., & Garretson, S., “Backpacks to Family Nights: Engaging Families in Quality Activities to Support Student Literacy Success,” College Reading Association, November 5, 2005, Savannah, GA.

Vasinda, S., Linder, P. & Foote, M., “Documenting Children’s Science and Literacy learning: Both Process and Artifact”, Early Literacy Institute, October 14, 2005, Dallas, TX.

RECENT STATE OR REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL PRESENATIONS

Foote, M. and Boggs, M., 2007 Texas Teachers Forum in Austin, March 4-5.

EDITIORSHIPS:

Co-editor for the College Reading Association’s Yearbook editorial team, 2006 through
2010.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• American Educational Research Association
• Association for Childhood Education International
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers
• Language Experience Special Interest Group (LESIG)
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA)
• Phi Delta Kappa
• Southern Early Childhood Association

SERVICE ON DOCTORAL COMMITTEES

Service as Chair of the Doctoral Committees:
2007-Present   Makita Gallipsie, Chair
2007-Present   Ruth Johnson, Chair

Vasinda, S. Reinventing Reggio Through Negotiated Learning: Finding a Place for Voice and Choice in an American Standards-Based Elementary Classroom

Slater, C. Using Arts-Based Representation as a Way of Knowing in a Third Grade Classroom with a Mandated Standards Based Curriculum: A Documentation of the Process

Vornberg, C. Parental Perceptions of Roles, concerns and Issues and the Effects of a Multilingual Family Literacy Program on Reading Comprehension and Writing Fluency in Second Grade LEP and non-LEP Students

Service on Doctoral Committees:

• Margie Garcia-Steiner, Member
• Tina Fletcher-Member
• Morrison, J. Understanding How Middle Class Values, Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status Contribute to Segregated Environments
• Pool, M. The Impact of a Homework Intervention Program on Middle School Student Success: Changing Teacher Perceptions, Reducing Student Failures, and Improving Student Achievement on State Mandated Tests
• Gentry, J. The Impact of e-Publishing Assistive Technology in an Inclusive Sixth Grade Social Studies Classroom on Students' Content Learning, Writing, Spelling, and Motivation
• Welsh, K. Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness as Evidenced by the Professional development and Appraisal System and the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
• Cowman, J. M. A Comparison of Attrition Rates of Elementary Teachers Prepared Through An Alternative Certification Program, An Emergency Certification Program, and a Center for Professional Development and Technology Field-Based Program by Ethnicity, Gender, Age, and Certification Examination Performance
• Ramos, K. Reading and Writing in Social Studies Through the Use of Text Sets and Reader Response: The Relationship to the Achievement and Attitudes of Fourth Graders
• Brasseaux, K. The Impact of the Texas Teacher Reading Academies on Third Graders’ Reading Achievement
• Woodall, S. Does Inquiry-Based Social Studies Instruction Make a Difference for Fifth and Sixth Grade Students: A Study of Affect, Critical Thinking, and Reading Comprehension
• Zimny, J. Effects of Grade Level Retained, and Other Variables, on Student Progress, Following Retention
• Murry, A. J. The Relationship Between Looping and Cognitive Development and Social-Emotional Development Among Students in Grades One through Five
• Sanders, D. Communicative Homework Instruction for Literacy Development: Effects on Reading Achievement

 
UNIVERSITY SERVICE

• 2008-2009, Member, Provost’s Search Committee
• 2007 Member, TAMU-C’s Strategic Planning Committee
• 2007 Chair, Sub-Committee on Delivery & Environment for the Strategic Planning Committee
• 2007 Chair, Search Committee for Head of the Dept. of Educational Leadership
• 2007-2008 Co-Chair, Academic Program Review Committee for C&I
• 2007 -Present Member, Faculty Senate Academic Life Committee
• 2003-Present Coordinator, Cohort of Rockwall Educators [CORE Masters Cohort]
• 2002-Present Departmental Representative/Presenter for the MANE Event
• 2002-Present Member, Mesquite/TAMU-C Partnership Council
• 2002-Present Member, COEHS Executive Council
• 1997-Present Member, Centers Council
• 1997-Present Member, ECE Program Area Committee
• 1998-Present Member, Northeast Texas Area Universities ECE Federation Committee

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Volunteer, Greenville High School Destination Imagination Tech Team, 2008-09
• Member, Kavanaugh Kids Day 0ut Board
• Member, 2005-Present, Greenville Foundation Scholarship Committee
• Volunteer, Fundraising and providing meals for Greenville High School Robotics Team, 2007-08
• Coach, Destination Imagination [formerly OM] Team, Lamar Elementary, Greenville ISD,
• Third Grade Team, 1999-2000; Fourth Grade Team, 2000-2001, Intermediate School Team, 2001-2002. Assisting Coach in 02-03, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07,

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