Victoria Caruana is an instructor at the University of South Florida as she finishes her PhD in Teacher Education. She also has worked as an adjunct professor of education at both St. Petersburg College and Clearwater Christian College, was the Coordinator of the Center for Gifted Studies in Dunedin, FL, a former public school teacher, and parent turned writer who seeks to educate and encourage kids and those who live and work with them to strive for excellence. Her best-selling book Apples & Chalkdust has sold more than 600,000 copies. She has written more than 80 articles and 20 books and is a frequent guest on national radio and television programs. Vicki speaks at educational, parenting, homeschooling, and writers’ conferences. She conducts seminars about parents as partners, success in school, character building, and other topics that build bridges between home and school. She has written curriculum for school districts, online correspondence courses, and online learning modules.
Articles
Partnering with homeschoolers: Part time education in public schools, Educational Leadership (1999)
Homeschooling your gifted child: an effective alternative for differentiated learning, Gifted Education Press Quarterly (1998)
Books
Apples & Chalkdust: 180 inspirational stories & encouragement for teachers (2008)
The tenth anniversary edition of Apples & Chalkdust is filled with heartwarming stories, encouraging advice,...
Standing Up for Your Child without Stepping on Toes (2008)
As a parent, sometimes you need to step up to the plate and make your...
Giving Your Child the Excellence Edge (2004)
Vicki Caruana, author of the best-seller Apples & Chalkdust (Honor) and an expert on education,...
Popular Press
An Apple a Day: Avoiding Teacher Burnout, BeliefNet (2005)
The isolation of teaching can very often feel like a desolate wasteland. Students aren't achieving...
The Soul of a Teacher: Power of Encouragement, Inspiring Teachers (2005)
Teachers have needs that if left unmet affect how well they teach. Low teacher morale...
Podcasts & Interviews
Podcast: Standing Up for Your Child (2008)
A podcast with the hosts of the Engaging Women radio show based on Caruana's book...