Dr. Connie McDonald has worked in various disciplines within the field of education. She has experience working with students from kindergarten through the university level. Her Ph.D. is in Secondary Education with an emphasis in teaching English language learners (ELL's). She has a Specialist degree and a Master of Education degree with concentrations in Elementary Education and Educational Administration. She has worked as a teacher in the United States and Japan. She currently teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the School of Education. Dr. McDonald is a licensed reading specialist, ELL specialist, elementary teacher, school superintendent, principal, and supervisor.
Articles
God's Design and Phonemic Awareness: What is phonemic awareness, what is phonics, and what does God have to do with it? (with Jill A. Jones), Christian Perspectives in Education (2007)
Phonemic awareness is the foundation for a child's literacy development. God's initial interaction with man...
Books
An Investigation of Selected Factors Related to Preparing Teachers to Work With Limited English Proficient Students in North Mississippi Public Schools (1997)
The purpose of this study was to investigate selected factors associated with preparing elementary teachers...
Presentations
Comprehension Text Strategies, Virginia State Reading Association (2009)
Text strategies that enhance comprehension of narrative and expository text are examined.
Hoyt's Expository Text Strategies (with Amy Whicker), Virginia State Reading Association (2008)
Linda Hoyt's expository text strategies are examined in the presentation. Before, during, and after reading...
An Action Plan: Your ACE in the Hole! (with Michelle B. Goodwin and Shante' Moore-Austin), Faculty Publications and Presentations (2007)
This presesntation provides a Power Point and corresponding handouts to assist local chapters of Kappa...
Kappa Delta Pi National Convocation Regional Meeting Facilitators (with Shante Austin and Michelle Goodwin), Kappa Delta Pi (2007)
During the recent Kappa Delta Pi Convocation, which was held in Louisville, KY from November...
Viewing Skills & Methods of Visually Representing (with Kathie C. (Johnson) Morgan), Faculty Publications and Presentations (2007)
The International Reading Association and National Council Teachers of English have recognised the importance of...