TEXAS STATE VITA

4.29.07

I. Academic/Professional Background

A. Kathleen Elizabeth Fite Title: Professor

Department of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education

B. Educational Background

C. University Experience

Texas State University, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Professor, employed since 1973.

Release time has been given for the following responsibilities:

D. Relevant Professional Experience

Houston ISD, Kindergarten Teacher, Will Rogers Elementary School

Richardson ISD, First Grade Teacher, Wallace Elementary School

Denton Christian Preschool Teacher's Aide, Denton, Texas

Head Start, Preservice Teacher, Denton, Texas

II. TEACHING

A. Teaching Honors and Awards:

HONORS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS

International/State Nominations and Awards

* Named as a favorite professor of Diana Sherrick when she as inducted into the National Honor Society, April 2, 2007. Received certificate.

* Rockefeller Brothers Fund for Students of Color Going into the Teaching Profession mentor for (1) Ashley Weaver. $1500 given to me at reception outside of DC. August 2006.

* Who's Who of American Women, 2007, 25th edition 2005 (TBC #25- 17796194), 20th edition, 1997-1998, 1995-1996, 1991-1992

* Who's Who Among America's Teachers, (ID 10948867-9, March 31, 2006), (2005 ID10948867-9), (2004 ID 09197451)

• Selected again for 2006/2006. ID# TCC59T2C01-2C1 10948867-9

* Who's Who in American Teachers. (Very special to me as I was unknowingly nominated by a former student, Adrianna Chavarria, 2003.)

* Strathmore's Who's Who, 2003

* Rockefeller Brothers Fund for Students of Color Going into the Teaching Profession mentor, $1500 with trip and expenses to Chantilly, Va. and D.C. Honored in Chantilly Virginia for work with Gabriel Garza. August 2004.

* National Register's Who's Who 2004, Babylon, NY

* National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals 2005-6

* Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who

60th edition 2006, 59th edition 2005, 2004, 2003, 57th 2002, 55th 2001, 54th 2000, 1999

1998. (Nominated for the 2007 (61st edition - VIP Number 17796194)).

* Who's Who in the World, 2006 23rd edition, 22nd edition 2004, 21st edition 2003, 1997, 1996, 1994 Marquis Who's Who, New Providence, NJ 2003,

* Who's Who in Education 7th Edition 2006-7

* Who's Who in American Education, 7th edition- 2006, 2005, 6th edition 2004,1998-1999, 1996-1997,1993 Marquis Who's.

* Outstanding Americans, 32nd Edition, 6849 Old Dominion Drive, #320, McLean, Virginia, 221021

* Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 26th Edition, Marquis Who's Who, 1998. 1997,1994,

* International Who's Who of Professional and Business Women, 3rd Edition, 1993-1994. American Biographical Institute.

* The World's Who's Who of Women, 1991-1992, 11th edition and1993-1994. The International Biographical Centre.

* Who's Who in American Education, 1989-1990,1992-1993, the National Reference Institute.

* Personalities of America, 1992, American Biographical Institute.

* Who's Who in Texas, 1986, International Biographical Reference

Institute.

City of San Marcos

* San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee's Annual Educators Awards. Honored top educators from San Marcos CISD, Texas State University, Gary Job Corps, and other area educational institutions at luncheon, May 12, 2005.

* San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame, Spring 1991, San Marcos Commission for Women (recognized each year at awards ceremony - 1992- 2006)

Texas State University

* Alfred Nolle Chapter of Alpha Chi, "Favorite Professor," Spring 2007.

* Professor of the Month, March 2007, National Panhellenic Association/Texas State University.

* Dedication of Fite Oak Tree. Texas State University/Education Building. April 20, 2005.

* Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, $5,000. August 22, 2004.

Associate Professor rank.

* First CI professor to teach in new PhD program. SSI 2002.

* Included in permanent display: “Southwest Texas Women: The First 100 Years” Exhibit., Student Center. October 17, 2003, dedication ceremony.

* Runner-up Presidential Award for Excellence in Service 2003, $2000.

* Included in the photographic display: “Southwest Texas Women: The First 1-- Years” Exhibit. Housed in the Alkek Library for Centennial Celebration. January - August 2000.

* Participant: Program for Teaching and Learning Institute 2002-3.

* Named a SWT Patron/Donor for Contributions to the University, 1999-2000.

* Teaching Award of Honor and $1000, Given at Commencement August 1990, SWT Alumni Association.

* Key of Excellence Award, Spring 1989, SWT Alumni Association.

Recognition by Student Groups

* Honored as a Guest Coach. Women's Basketball Team, Texas State University, February 22, 2007. (plaque given)

* Honored as a Friend of Kappa Delta Pi, with certificate. Nov. 5, 2006. (with Honorary renewal of membership of 1970).

* Professor Appreciation Night (part of month of the scholar), nominated for inclusion by Panhellenic sorority member, Oct. 9, 2006

* Alpha Chi Favorite Professor, Spring 2005, spring 2001, 1996.

1994. 1990

* Honored as a "namesake" for PAWS Preview 2004 (for help to students).

Cheer with my name presented to over 3,000 incoming Freshman in Strahan Coliseum by the 300+ students in the Iris Den for which I was the namesake.

* Chi Omega Fall Fiesta, 2003, Spring and Fall 2000,1993,1990.

* Alpha Delta Pi -faculty honoree - scholarship banquet, November 2001, 2002

* Strutters, Fall 1999, Made a Strutter “Giant” for contributions to group scholarships.

* Strutters, Spring 1999, Recognition for Contributions to Strutters - Book.

Awarded a Silver Tray

* Zetas, SWTSU, Faculty Recognition, April 1996.

* Banquet guest 1992, 1988, 1986, Alpha Delta Pi, SWT.

* Delta Gamma Favorite Professor, 1990, SWT.

* Honorary Golden Key Member, November 5, 1989, SWT Golden Key.

* Two Half-time Performances Dedicated in my honor,1988, 1986, SWT, Strutters.

* Hall of Fame, 1988, SWT, Strutters.

* Banquet Invitation 1982, 1976, 1975, SWT Who's Who Student Nominees.

Nominations

* Piper Professor Fall 05, Fall 2006

* Distinguished Alumni 1992, 2006

* International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, June 1992.

* Teaching Award of Honor,1988, SWT Alumni Association.

* Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1970.

B. Courses Taught:

Undergraduate Elementary and Early Childhood Education (Note some are old Course Titles that have since been revised into new classes).

Supervision of Student Teachers

Graduate

Doctoral Class June-July 2002,03, 04, 05

EDP 7513 Adult Learning and Professional Development
EDP 7113 Collaborative Projec

C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees

Doctoral Dissertation Committees:

Judy Burdett (assigned to committee 12/06)

Barbara Winnell Scobey. The Journey to Expertise: Pathways to expert knowledge traveled by Texas juvenile probation officers. (finished Dec. 2006).

Lee Rutledge, Teacher leadership and school improvement: A case study of

teachers participating in the teacher leadership network with Education

Service Center, Region XIII. (In Progress. Student has advanced to

candidacy.)

Bob Cox, Incarceration/Education (In Progress).

Elizabeth Wilson, Middle school students ¹ perceptions about parent

involvement. (Graduated May 2006)

Collaborative Facilitators:

Pam Johnson and Tom Barrington, Service Learning, 2003-2004,

Jen Beck, Judy Burdett, Cathryn Mitchell, Robin Ramirez, Diminishing Play in Kindergarten, 2004-2005.

Mandi Williams and Tuck Blythe, Caring and Teachers, 2005-2006

Karen Backor and Titus Brown. Rituals in Classrooms 2006-2007

Doctoral Assistants: Bob Cox (2003-2004), Linda Malcolm (2004-2005), Reeza Rezae (2005-2007)

Master's Theses:

Chair, Honors Thesis/ Melissa Becker, 2000-2001.

Member, Master's Thesis Committee, for Murray R. Graff, Some Causes of Low Achievement in Reading July, 1984.

D.Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development

Recent courses which I have helped to develop.

ECE 4300 new class: Cognition and Language Acquisition (2001)

E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts: NA

F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts: NA

G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts

Fite, Kathy. Merrick Technology Award of $300 for training with Faculty Advancement Center - PowerPoints and instructional materials, summer 2004.

Byrum, David, Mandeville, Tom, Fite, Kathy (with Davis, Barbara and Waite, Susan), Enabling Students to Teach with Technology, given $31,000, Academic Computing Committee Grant, Submitted January 2002.

Fite, K. (Spring 2001), Alkek Technology Grant, given $400, Faculty Advancement Center (Learned Blackboard & PowerPoint).

Fite, K . Alkek Technology Grant, spring 2001. $1,000 educational travel.

Fite, K. (November 1999). Scholarly/Creative Proposal Writing MiniGrant. $1000 to attend the GRI Institute in Idyllwild, California with Geoffrey and Renate Caine. “Learning is Enhanced by Challenge and Inhibited by Threat and Helplessness.” Dr. Robert M. Sapolsky, professor of Biological Sciences and Neurosciences at Stanford University. Dr. Sapolsky lectures throughout the country on the effects of stress and writes about stress-related illnesses for Discover, Scientific American, and other publications. Author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, the Aging Brain, and the Mechanisms of Neuron Death

Fite, K. (October 1998). Scholarly/Creative Proposal Writing Mini-Grant. $1756.02 to attend the GRI Institute “On the Edge of Possibility” - Brain-Based Learning, in Idyllwild, California with Geoffrey and Renate Caine, Art Combs, Candace Pert’s work featured.

Fite, K., Nicosia, T., and Willoughby, M. (1976-1977). Organized Research Grant Designed to Improve Prospective Teacher Preparation in Education 3320, SWT, $200.

H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:

I. Other:

Gainer, Jessie; Stephens, Liz; & Fite, Kathy. Enhancing Resources and Increasing Accessibility of Technology for Students Enrolled in Teacher Preparation Courses in the College of Education. Submitted January 2007, Student Computing Services, VDIT. $30,310.28. Not funded.

III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE

Research Thrust: Development, Learning, and Technology

A. Works in Print

1. Books

a. Scholarly Monographs

Vernon , L. & Fite, K. (1978). Bridging the gap between home and school, Texas Education Agency. Texas: Austin.

Fite, K. et. al (1975). Competency based pre-kindergarten instruction modules. San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated School District. Texas: Del Rio.

Fite, K. (1972). Survey of selected plan A in-service programs in Texas, doctoral dissertation, North Texas State University, Texas: Denton.

STATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAM :

Fite, K. Contributing writer of test questions (2007). 100 Professional Responsibility and Pedagogy (PPR), Domain III. Developed with Oak Hill Technology, Inc. for the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Teacher Certification Program, Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES)/EC-4.

b. Textbooks/Support:

**Fite, K. Strutters: The Fifty Year History of a Legendary Giant Among Dance and Drill Team. In progress. Written as scholarship fundraising for the groups' 50th reunion celebration. Office of Development: Texas State University (in progress for 2008). Used as group's textbook.

Fite, K. (April 2007). Developed PowerPoints for all chapters for Meece, J. (2007). Child & Adolescent Development for Educators, 3rd edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill.

20,000 copies of text printed.

Bond, Nathan and Fite, K. Texas Cybertext Companion Website to Kauchak, Don and Eggen, Paul. Introduction to Teaching Becoming a Professional, second edition. 2006. Prentice Hall. 22,000 copies

Fite, K. (2005) contributing writer for ancillaries (IM and CW -companion website) and for Donna Gollnick and Philip Chinn, Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society, 7th edition. Merrill Ed/Pren Hall. (completed April 2005).

Fite, K. (1999). Strutters: An Introduction and History of Texas’ Legendary Dance Team. Austin, Texas: Morgan Printing. 128 pp. 56 photos-

16 color and color covers. Publisher: Southwest Texas State University.

October 1999. Honored at city reception September 9, 1999 and homecoming signing party October 16, 1999. Used as groups' textbook.

Fite, K. (2002). Test Bank to accompany McDevitt, Teresa, and Ormod, Jeanne Ellis, Child Development and Education. Merrill/Prentice Hall.

ISBN 0-13-091712-5, 102 pp.

Fite, K. Instructor's Manual to accompany Puckett, Margaret, B. and Black, Janet K. The Young Child: Development from Prebirth Through Age Eight. (2001). Merrill/Prentice Hall Publishing Company. ISBN 0-13-028786-5,138 pp.

Fite, K. (1998, March). Test bank. [600 questions. 75 pages. ISBN 0-534-53857-6.] for Barchers, Suzanne. Teaching Reading: From Process to Practice. Wadsworth Publishing/An International Thomson Publishing Company. Albany New York.

Fite, K. (1998). Test Bank . (1,200 questions, 119 pages) ISBN 0-534-53892-4 to Accompany Goforth, Frances S. Literature & the learner. Boston: Wadsworth Publishing Company/ An International Thomson Publishing Company. Albany, New York. ISBN 0-534-53892-4

Fite, K. (with G. Morrison). (1998). 222 pp. Instructor's manual: Morrison, G. Early childhood education today. 7th edition. Merrill Publishing.

ISBN: 0137593589.

Fite, K. (with G. Morrison). (1997). 122 pp. Instructor's manual: Morrison, G. Fundamentals of early childhood education. Merrill Publishing.

ISBN: 0-13576-455-6

Fite, K. (with M. Puckett and J. Black). (1996). Instructor's Manual: Black, J. and Puckett, M. (1966). The young child, Merrill Publishing Company.

ISBN: 0-02-3102-42X

c. Edited Books

d. Chapters in & components of Books/textbooks:

Fite, K. Developed multicultural component of teacher prep classroom website project to accompany text. Includes: Articles, abstracts, and study/review questions. Merrill/Prentice Hall. July 2006.

McCall, Carolyn and Fite, K. In Sadker, David. (2008, 8th edition) Teachers, Schools, and Society. Part II: BECOMING A TEACHER IN TEXAS

Texas Examination of Educator Standards/TExES. Boston: McGraw-Hill

McCall, Carolyn and Fite, K.(2005). In Sadker, David. (2005, 7th edition) Teachers, Schools, and Society. Part II: BECOMING A TEACHER IN TEXAS. Texas Examination of Educator Standards/TExES. Boston: McGraw-Hill.

e. Creative Books

Fite, K. & Mendel, S. (1979). Creative art ideas. San Marcos, Texas: Ginny's Printing.

Fite, K. (1978). A few favorites of the total teacher. San Marcos, Texas: Ginny's Printing.

Fite, K. (1978). The super ideas book. San Marcos, Texas: Ginny's Printing.

Fite, K. (2007). Danny Boy. Nationwide Learning, Inc.

Fite, K. (2006). Pick me up on your way down. Nationwide Learning, Inc.

2. Articles

a. Refereed

Fite, K. and Garcia, J. A. (2007). Perspective on Ritual: Toward A Direction for Revitalizing Learning Communities. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2(1). (accepted for publication

Wilson, Timothy L.Y. Wilson, & Fite, K. (Summer 1997). Integrating the language art curriculum with computer applications in mathematics. Project Innovation: Reading Improvement, 34:2, pp. 66-70. ISBN: 0034-0519.

Fite, K. (Spring/Summer 1993). A report of computer use in early childhood education. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education Ed-Tech Review: International Forum on Educational Technology Issues and Applications. pp. 18-23.

Fite, K. & Beck, S. (1992, October). Alleviating stress in young children through play. International Play Association Yearbook.

Fite, K. (1992, Spring/Summer). Adapting the computer for use by children with special needs. Association for the Advancement of Computing News, 6.

Fite, K., Howard, S., Garlington, N. & Zinkgraf, S. (1992, Spring). Self-Concept, anxiety, and attitude toward school: A correlation study. Texas Association for Counseling and Development Journal, 20(1), 21-28.

Joseph, D., Werner, P., & Fite, K. (1991, Spring/Summer). Using cognitive maps to improve student understanding of mathematics. Journal of Children and Youth, 10(11), 11-16.

Pierson, C. A., & Fite, K. (1990, June). Reading and writing centers - A must for the whole language classroom. The Florida Reading Quarterly, 26 (4), 13-14.

Ostlund, K., & Fite, K. (1988, January). Change and children. Science and Children, 25(4), 20-22.

Olson, M., & Fite, K. (1985, November). Integrating reading instruction with music instruction. Southwestern Musician/The Texas Music Educator, 29-30.

b. Non-refereed Articles

Professional and Edited National/International Magazines/Publications/Newsletters

Fite, K. "Why Research?" ASCE Early Childhood Education Network Newsletter. www.ece-sig.net/FallNewsletterPage2.htm. Fall 2005.

Fite, K. and Battle, J. Assessing performance in pre-student teaching field-based experiences. Childhood Education, Exchange, ACEI. Vol., No. ,

Summer 2000.

Fite, K. Purple Suede Shoes: “Seeing” a Story as Children Do.

Early Childhood News Magazine. December 1999, p. 54. (Pd.)

Leavell, J. and Fite, K. Revisiting Reggio Emilia. ASCD’s ECE Network Newsletter. Vol. 9, No. 9, Spring 1998, pp.10-11.

Fite, K. and McDonald, R. Students, teachers, and parents learning together.

Childhood Education, Exchange, ACEI. Vol. 74, No. 3, Spring 1998,

p. 160-K.

Davis, B. and Fite, K. Do word-walls make a difference? Call for action research. ASCD's ECE Network Newsletter. Vol.9, No.8, Winter, 1997, pp. 6-8.

Fite, K. School choice. (1997) ASCD's ECE Network Newsletter. Vol. 9, No. 7, pp. 1, 4-5.

Leavell, J. and Fite, K. Using teacher and student portfolios effectively.

ASCD's ECE Network Newsletter. Vol.9, No.6, Winter/Spring, 1997,

pp. 4-5.

Fite, K. and L. Stephens. A touch on the keyboard and you're there.

ASCD's ECE Network Newsletter. Vol.9, No.6, Winter/Spring, 1997, p. 3.

Stephens, L. and Fite, K. Enhancing your life with the internet. Childhood Education, Exchange, ACEI. Vol. 73, No. 3. Spring 1997, p. 160F.

Fite, K. Out with whole language - In with phonemic awareness? The truth about trends , ASCD ECE Newsletter (11/96) Early Childhood Education Quarterly. Vol. 8 No. 5 pp, 1, 4, 6

Fite, K. Preparing EC educators to be researchers and effective consumers of research. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Early Childhood Education Network Quarterly. Vol.8, No.2, Winter 1996, pp. 2-3.

Fite, K. A reference guide to articles about technology and education. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Early Childhood Education Network Quarterly. Vol.8, No.3, pp. 4 & 5.

Fite, K. Purple suede shoes." Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Early Childhood Education News. Vol.1006-001-Special Edition. pp. 1-3.

Fite, K. Research in early childhood education. Early Childhood Education Network Quarterly. Summer 1995, Vol.7, No. 4

Fite, K. Purple suede shoes: "Seeing' a Story as Children Do. ASCD Early Childhood Education Network News. (1996, Special Spring Edition). Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development , 1: 1,3.

Fite, K. and Beck, S. "Using Play to Alleviate Stress in Young Children." in Guddemi, M. and Jambor, T. (Eds.) (1993). A Right to Play, Little Rock: Southern Early Childhood Association pp. 29-32.

Pierson, C. Anne & Fite, K. (1992, April / May, Intermediate). Dear parents. The Mailbox, 49-50.

Pierson, C. Anne, & Fite, Kathy. (1991, May). Real reasons to read and write. Teaching/K-8 , 58-59.

3. Abstracts:

Moore , J., Smith, M., Fite, K., & Nicosia, T. (1978). An Early Childhood Education Program: Objectives and Evaluation Processes for Use in Training Administrators, Teachers, and Teacher Aides Involved with The Pre-Kindergarten Child, ERIC document.

4. Reports: NA

5. Book Reviews:

ASCD-Written at Editor's Request

Fite, K. Reviewed Jensen, Eric (2006). Enriching the Brain: How to maximize every learner's potential. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint. For Education Review: A Journal of Book Reviews. (August 06)

http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/aug06.html#7

http://www.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/jensene.htm

Fite, K. Reviewed Ayers, William (2004). Teaching Toward Freedom: moral commitment and ethical action in the classroom. Boston: Beacon Press. Pp. xv + 168. ISBN 0-8070-3269-7. For December 2005 issue of Education Review: A Journal of Book Reviews.

http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/jan06.html#1

http://www.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/ayers.htm

Fite, K. Reviewed Goodman, Yetta M., Watson, Dorothy & Burke, Carolyn (2005). Reading Miscue Inventory: From Evaluation to Instruction. Second edition. Katonah, NY: Richard C. Owen Publishers. For Education Review: A Journal of Book Reviews. www.ed.asu.edu/edrev/.

http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/dec05.html and http://www.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/goodmany.htm

Fite, K. Reviewed August 25, 2005: Woodfield, Lynda. (2004). Physical Development in the Early Years. New York: Continuum International Publishing. Pp.x + 102

ISBN 0-8264-6871-3 Group. For Education Review: A Journal of Book Reviews.

http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/oct05.html#12 and at http://www.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/woodfield.htm.

Fite, K. Reviewed: Jean McNiff, Pamela Lomax and Jack Whitehead. (2003). You and Your Action Research Project, 2nd edition. New York: Routledge Falmer. ISBN 0-415-31885-8. Printed in Education Review, A Journal of Book Reviews. College of Education, Arizona State University.. www.ed.asu.edu/edrev/July 2004.

Fite, K. Reviewed: Mandell, Ben. (2002). Growing Up in Child Care: A Case for Quality Early Education. Heinemann: Portsmouth, NH. ISBN: 0-325-00424-2. Printed in Education Review, A Journal of Book Reviews. College of Education, Arizona State University.. www.ed.asu.edu/edrev/April 2003.

Fite, K. Reviewed: Foster, G., Sawicki, E., Schaeffer, H., and Zelinski, V. (2002).Pembroke Publishers: Ontario, Canada. I Think, Therefore I Learn. Printed in Education Review, A Journal of Book Reviews. March 2003. College of Education, Arizona State University.. www.ed.asu.edu/edrev/.March 2003.

Fite, K. Reviewed: Heard, G. (2002).The Revision Toolbox:. Teaching techniques that work. Heinemann: Portsmouth, NH. Printed in Education Review, A Journal of Book Reviews. February 2003. College of Education, Arizona State University.. www.ed.asu.edu/edrev/.

Fite, K. Reviewed: Shore, R. (Ed.). (2002).Baby Teacher: Nurturing neural networks from birth to age five. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Education. Printed in Education Review, A Journal of Book Reviews. January 2003. College of Education, Arizona State University.. www.ed.asu.edu/edrev/.

Fite, K. Reviewed: Barone, D. (Ed.). (2002).The National Board Certification Handbook: Support & Stories from Teachers & Candidates. Stenhouse Publishers. September 2002. Education Review, A Journal of Book Reviews. September, 2002. College of Education, Arizona State University.

www.ed.asu.edu/edrev/

Fite, K. Reviewed Healy, Jane M. Failure to Connect: How Computers Affect Our Children’s Minds -- for Better and Worse. New York: Simon & Schuster. Educational Leadership. Vol. 57, No. 4. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. December 1999/January 2000 p. 93.

Fite, K. Reviewed Cooper, Helen. (1997).The Boy Who Wouldn’t Go to Bed. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers. Lorgnette . Vol. 10 . No. 1. Heart of Texas Literature Center. October 1997, p. 23.

Fite, K. Reviewed (1997). La Prise, Macak, Larry, and Baker, Taftt. The Hokey Pokey, Lorgnette . Vol. 10. No. 1. Heart of Texas Literature Center. October 1997, p. 56.

Fite, K. Review (1997) Arnold, Katya. Duck, Duck, Goose?, Lorgnette . Vol. 10. No.1. Heart of Texas Literature Center, October 1997 p.4.

Fite, K. Review (Submitted ASCD March 10, 1997) of Vivian Gussin Paley. The Girl with the Brown Crayon. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.

Fite, K. Review (Submitted: January 26, 1997) of Sharon L. Kagan and Nancy E. Cohen (editors). Reinventing Early Care & Education, A Vision for a Quality System, Jossey-Bass, Inc., San Francisco. 1996.

Fite, K. Reviewed November 1996. (1996). Cole, Joanne, and Calmenson, Stephanie. Bug in a Rug, New York: Morrow Junior Books, Lorgnette .Vol. 9. No. 2. December 1996, pp. 19, 20.Heart of Texas Literature Center.

Fite, K. Reviewed October 1996. (1996). Lankford, Mary. Jacks Around the World, New York: Morrow Junior Books, in Lorgnette . Vol. 9. No. 2. December 1996, p. 63. Heart of Texas Literature Center.

Fite, K. Reviewed October 1996. (1996). Metaxas, Eric. Pinocchio. New York: Rabbit Ears Productions/ Simian & Schuster. Lorgnette . 9 (1),68-69. Heart of Texas Literature Center.

Fite, K. Review ed October 1996. (1996). Kessler, Brad. Brier Rabbit and Boss Lion. Lorgnette. 9(1), 53. Heart of Texas Literature Center.

Fite, K. "Research in Early Childhood Education." Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development/Early Childhood Education Network Quarterly. Summer 1995, Vol. 7, No. 4.

Fite, K. (1995, January). [Review of Tyson, Harriet. Who Will Teach the Children: Progress & Resistance in Teacher Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1994]. Educational Leadership, 52(4), 90.

Fite, K. (1989, October). [Review of Cunningham, Peter. Curriculum Change in the Primary School Since 1945. The Palmer Press: Taylor and Francis, Inc., 1988], Educational Leadership, 47 (2), 90.

Fite, K. (1989, March). [Review of Solitis, Jonos (ed.) , Teachers College Record, Special Issue, Computing and Education: The Second Frontier, Columbia: New York.Teacher's College]. Educational Leadership, 46 (6),90.

Fite, K. (1988, Sept.) [Review of Collis, Betty. Computers, Curriculum and Whole-Class Instruction, Wadsworth, Inc., 1988]. Educational Leadership. 46(1) 85.

Fite, K. (1987, September). [Review of A Better Start: New Choices for Early Learning by Fred M. Hechinger, ed., New York, NY, Walker and Co., 1986]. Educational Leadership, 45(1)88.

Fite, K. (1985, April). [Review of Riedesel, C. Allen and Clements, Douglas H. Coping with Computers in the Elementary and Middle Schools, Prentice-Hall, Inc.]. Educational Leadership, 42(7) 89.

Fite, K. (1984, March). [Review of Escobedo, Theresa H. (ed.) Teachers College Press. Early Childhood Bilingual Education]. Educational Leadership, 41(6)87.

6. Other

Edited State Magazines/Newsletters

Fite, K., Ramos, N. Estrada, D. and Rivers, G. (January 1998). Utilizing educational technology with students in at-risk situations. The Tech Edge. 17(4) 37-38.

Fite, K. (May 1993). The computer as a helpful tool in home economics cooperative education. The Tech Edge. pp. 7, 10.

Fite, Kathy and Bryan-Sanders, Cindy. (1991, November). Adapting the computer for use by children with special needs. The TechEdge, 11(2) 26-27.

Fite, K. (1991, August). Affective programming for a positive self-concept. The TechEdge, 14 - 15.

Fite, K. (1991, April). Teachers and technology: How important is our role? The TechEdge, 10(4), 20.

Fite, K. (1991, January). Emerging literacy and computers. The TechEdge, 10(3).

Fite, K. & Ostlund, K. (1987, March). Texas teachers and computers. DISC: Discovering Tomorrow Today, 8.

Articles and Stories

Guddemi, M. & Fite, K. (1991, June). Computers and young children: The effects of technology on emerging literacy. ERIC for Resources in Education (RIE) microfiche by the ERIC Document Reproduction Service (EDRS).

Guddemi, M. & Fite, K. (1991, May 15). Is there a legitimate role for computers in early childhood education. ERIC document, PSO19475/ERIC Document Reproduction. 330456

Fite, K. (1983, April). Means to an end - Using inservice workshops to create success in a desegregation environment," IDRA Newsletter , 10-11.

Fite, K. et. al (1981, December). Future scenarios. Society for Training and Development/San Antonio, Trainer's Talk, 8.

Vernon, L. & Fite, K. (1979, March). Creative Playground is Ground for Learning, Parent Teacher's Association's Communicator, 3.

Brown, J. & Fite, K. (1978, April 2). Bicycles: Safety Precautions Can Save Lives. San Marcos, The Daily Record. Texas: San Marcos, 4B.

Brown, J. & Fite, K. (1978, May 14). Preparation: Getting Ready is Not Always Easy, San Marcos, The Daily Record, 4-5B.

Article Reviews

Fite, K. (1990, fall). [Review of Schirrmacher, R. Art and creative development for young children]. Dimensions, 32.

Fite, K. (1984, January). [Review of Their future is now: Today is for children]. Young Children, 87.

Fite, Kathy. (1980, December). [Review of The young gifted child]. Childhood Education,122.

Fite, K. (1982, October) [Review of what's in a name? Just a curriculum, that's all!]. Young Children.

B. Works not in Print

1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings

National/International

Fite, K. & Beck, S. (September 19,1992). "Using Play to Alleviate Stress in Young Children." International Play Association Conference, (paper printed in Southern Early Childhood Association's Proceedings), Denton, Texas.

Guddemi, M . & Fite, K (1991). Is there a legitimate role for computers in early childhood programs? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Fite, K. (1981). The Southwest Texas Sate University model for metric education, teacher training. National Metric Education Conference. Florida: Miami Beach.

Regional

Fite, K. (1994,January 27-29). "A Study of Computer Use by Young Children." SERA Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas.

Fite, K. (1993, January 28-30). A history of select inventions and discoveries which have led to our current state of educational technology. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. (1993, January 28-30). Computers in early childhood education: The how and the why. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. (1992, January 31). Using technology to enhance early childhood education. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas.

Fite, K., & Guddemi, M. (1991, January 24-26). Computers and young children: The effects of technology on emerging literacy. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas.

Fite, K., & Guddemi, M. (1990, January 25-27). Emerging literacy: the influences of computer use on young children. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K., McCall, C., & Campbell, C. (1989, January 26). Writing to read: Using computer technology to aid "at- risk" students. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas.

Fite, K., Coulter, C., & Cohen, P. (1988, January 28). Word processing: current research and practice. Proceedings. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas, 75-76.

State

Fite, K. & Madian, J. (1993, June 15-18 ). "Computer Use by Young Children: Support for your Program.: TCEA Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, TCEA Proceedings, p. 19.

Fite, K. and Madian, Jon. (1991, June 26-28). Emerging literacy and computers: What we're finding out. Texas Computer Education Association Conference, Corpus Christi, team presentation. [ Fite, K. Emerging literacy and computers: What we're finding out, Proceedings, 9-11].

Fite, K., Mc Call, D., Delia, Gregg, D., Bowser, N., and Madian, J. (1990, February 22). Making your keyboarding program work. Texas Computer Education Association. Fort Worth, Texas. Proceedings, 93-94.

Fite, K., Mc Call, Duffey, D., Gregg, D., Bowser, N., and Madian, J. (1990, February 22). Computer ideas that work. Texas Computer Education Association Conference. Ft. Worth, Texas. Proceedings, 91.

Fite, K. & Coulter, C. (1988, February 26). What research tells us about word processing in writing instruction. Texas Computer Education Association Conference. Proceedings,140-141.

Fite, K., & Ostlund, K. (1987). Computers in Texas schools: Where are they? Who uses them? How are they used? Texas Computer Education Association Conference. Proceedings.

Kaderli, J., & Fite, K. (1986). The computer in early childhood education: An analytical perspective. Texas Computer Education Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas. Proceedings, 272-274.

Fite, K. & Kaderli, J. (1985, February). How lone star elementary implemented a computer education program for teachers and children, grades K-1. Texas Computer Education Association Conference. Proceedings, 170-171.

Fite, K., Beck, J., and Bynum, L. (1983). A plan for improving education through computer use (presented twice). Texas Computer Education Association Conference. Austin. Texas. Proceedings, 86.

Poster Presentations and Research Roundtables

International

Fite, K. and Root, Tonja. Education for Transformation: The Use of Technology in Teacher Education. Research Roundtable (May 2007). Association for Childhood Education International, Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida.

National

Fite, K. (1992, June 14-17). How can computers be used to enhance early childhood curriculum? National Educational Computing Conference, Dallas, Texas.

Fite, K. (1992, March 13). How educators think computer technology should be used to enhance the emerging literacy of young children. Society for Technology and Teacher Education. Houston, Texas.

State

Bedolla,M.; Herrera, H; Gallegos S. , D. Ayala D; Fite Kathleen; Pankey, Robert and

Hamilton, Michelle (Friday, December 5, 2003). TAHPERD Conference (Texas Association for Health, PE, Recreation, and Dance) Pre-Test and Post-Test Comparison of Ball Velocity WhenKicked by Pre-school Children, Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas.

Gallegos, S; Pankey, Robert; Fite, Kathleen; and Hamilton, Michelle. (Friday, December 5, 2003). TAHPERD Conference (Texas Association for Health, PE, Recreation, and Dance) Direct vs. Task-Direct Instruction on the Acquisition of Skills Associated with Kicking in 3 to 4 Year Old Children. Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas.

Herrera, H.; Bedolla, M.; Gallegos,S.; Pankey, Robert Fite, and Hamilton, Michelle. (Friday, December 5, 2003). TAHPERD Conference (Texas Association for Health, PE, Recreation, and Dance) Kicking Velocity of 3 - 4 Year Old Boys: A Motor Skills Intervention. Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas.

Scholarly Presentations

International

Fite, K. and Root, Tonja. Transforming Preservice Teacher Education through the Application of Technology: Impacting their Learning and the Learning of Children. (May 2007). Association for Childhood Education International, Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida.

Fite, K. and Whaley, Carrie. Transforming University Students into Dynamic, Reflective Teachers: College activities, projects, and strategies that have a powerful influence. (May 2007). Association for Childhood Education International, Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida.

Fite, K. and Root, Tonja. Education for Transformation: the Use of Technology in Teacher Education. Research Forum. (May 2007). Association for Childhood Education International, Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida.

Fite, K. & Ricker, D. Using Service Learning to Help Preservice Teachers Learn About Diversity. Race, Ethnicity, and Place Conference III, San Marcos, Texas. Thurs, Nov.2, 2006.

Fite, K., and Ricker, David. Preservice Teachers Learning about Diversity through Service Learning: Hear Their Voices, See the Results. (April 2006). Association of Childhood Education International, Hyatt Regency, San Antonio, Texas.

Root, Tonja & Fite, K. Assessments in Teacher Education: Documenting Preservice Teachers’ Performance, Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions. (April 2006). Association of Childhood Education International, Hyatt Regency, San Antonio, Texas.

Fite, K. Strategies for success: Creative Activities for Using Technology, Writing and Field Experience in Your Training of Preservice Teachers, March 6, 2005, Association of Childhood Education International, Grand Hyatt, Washington, D. C.

Fite, K. and Fox, K. (November 1, 2003). "Teachers and Moral Development." 2003 Pruit Memorial Symposium. Baylor University.

Davis, B., Fite, K. and Miller, K. (2000). Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. New Orleans.

Davis, B. , Fite, K., and Miller, K. (March,2000). Association for Childhood Education International. San Antonio, Texas.

Fite, K. & Leavell, J. (March 24,1998). "Using Reflective Art Dialogues as Opportunities for Scaffolding Creative Expression and Fostering Literacy." Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. San Antonio, Texas

Hoke, P. & Fite, K. (April 9-12, 1997). "Paintbrushes, Spider Webs, and Gossamer Wings, "Association for Childhood Education International. Portland, Oregon.

Hoke, P. & Fite, K. (April 11, 1996). "Promoting Creative Expression: Looking at Experiential Motivation and Meaningful Dialogue as They Contribute to Art." Association for Childhood Education International. Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hoke, P. & Fite, K. (April 12-15, 1995). "Looking at Art as it Contributes to Children's Literacy and Social-Emotional Development." Association for Childhood Education International, Washington, D. C.

Fite, K. & Beck, S. (1994, March 30- April 2 ). "Identifying and Addressing Stress in the Young Child." Association for Childhood Education International, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Guddemi, M. & Fite, K. (1992, April). Using computers to help young children learn to read and write. Association for Childhood Education International Conference. Chicago, Illinois.

Pierson, C. A., & Fite, K. (1992, April). Research in leadership. Research Roundtable, Association for Childhood Education International Conference. Chicago, Illinois.

Pierson, C. A. & Fite, Kathy. (1991, April 17-20). Theoretical foundations of whole language. Round Table Session I . Association for Childhood Education International Conference. San Diego, California.

Pierson, C. A. & Fite, K. (1991, April 17-20). Theoretical foundations of whole language. Research Round Table Session II . Association for Childhood Education International Conference. San Diego, California.

Fite, K., & Pierson, C. A. (1991, April 17-20). Making field placement relevant. Association for Childhood Education International Conference. San Diego, California.

Guddemi, M., & Fite, K. (1991, April 17-20). Emerging literacy and computers: Helping children learn to read and write with technology. Association for Childhood Education International Conference. San Diego, California.

National

Fite, K & Hamilton, M. (2003, January 17). Charting the Course; developing Quality Public School Relationships. National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. Queen Mary Hotel, Long Beach, California.

Fite, K. & Pierson, C. A. (1991, November 7). Making field placement relevant with structure and feedback. Research Roundtable for the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children). Denver, Colorado.

Fite, K., and Guddemi, M. (1990, November 15-18). Emerging literacy and computers - helping children learn to read and write with technology. National Association for the Education of Young Children. Washington, D. C.

Regional

Pierson, C. A. and Fite, K. (1991, September 27). Using structure and feedback to make field placement experiences effective. Association of Teacher Educators Mid-America Regional Conference. Dallas, Texas.

Fite, Kathy, et. al. (1987, October 7-8). Parent involvement. Southwest Education Development Lab (SEDL) - Six states represented. Austin, Texas.

State

Fite, K. & Byrum, D. Into the Next Dimension of Creativity with Freeware

Computer Education Conference, February 2007, Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. & Byrum, D. Getting Creative with Freeware for You and Your Students. Computer Education Conference, February 2006, Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. & Byrum, D. What "Shines" and What Doesn't in Training Pre-Teachers to Use Technology .Texas Computer Education Conference, February 2005, Austin, Texas.

Fite, K., McCall, C., Byrum, D, Waite, S. " Using 20/20 Foresight to Prepare Teachers to Use Technology " Texas Computer Education Association, February 8, 2004. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K., McCall, C., Byrum, D, Waite, S. "Empowering Preservice and Inservice Teachers to Use Technology with Confidence." Texas Computer Education Association, February 8, 2003. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. Ramos, N., Rivers, Greg, Gonzalez, Julio, and Cordova, Gustavo ( Connell Middle School). (February 2002). Diversity in the Classroom. Texas Computer Association, Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. Ramos, N., Rivers, Greg, Gonzalez, Julio, and Cordova, Gustavo ( Connell Middle School). (February 2001). Stress in the Classroom: Using What We Know About Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Learning. Texas Computer Education Association. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. Ramos, N., Rivers, Greg, Gonzalez, Julio, and Cordova, Gustavo, Brewer Elementary. (February 2000). “ Making the Connection Between Brain-based Learning and Technology in the Classroom.” Texas Computer Education Association. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. Ramos, N., Rivers, Greg. (February 1999). “Scaffolding the Development of Students in At-Risk Environments.” Texas Computer Education Association. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. Ramos, N., Estrada, D, and Rivers, Greg. (February 1998). “Empowering Children in Developing Literacy.” Texas Computer Education Association. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. and Ramos, N. (February 5-8, 1997). "Using Computers to Enhance Literacy in At-Risk Environments." Texas Computer Education Association. Austin, Texas

Fite, K. and Ramos, N. (February 8, 1996). "Technology, Literacy, and Students in At-Risk Situations." Texas Computer Education Association. Austin, Texas

Fite, K & Madian, J. (1995, February). "Enhancing Literacy Through Computer Use.” TCEA Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. & Madian, J. (1994, February 8-11). "Enhancing Children's Writing with Technology." TCEA Conference, Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. Harwood, M. B. et al. (October 30, 1993). "Using Technology to Enhance Student Writing." Texas Association for Childhood Education. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, K. (1992, October 16-18). Using computers with young children: Research findings. Research Forum. Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. Houston, Texas.

Beck, S. & Fite, K. (1992, October 16-18). Stress in young children: What causes it and how to deal with it. Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. Houston, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1991, April 22). Making pre-teaching field-based experiences relevant. Annual Spring Conference on Teacher Education. Austin, Texas.

Pierson, C. A. & Fite, K. (August 11, 1990). Real reasons for kids to read and write. Texas Elementary, Kindergarten, and Nursery Educators. Glen Rose, Texas.

Fite, K., & Pierson C. A. (August 11, 1990). Kinder activities which promote easy acquisition of reading. Texas Elementary, Kindergarten, and Nursery Educators. Glen Rose, Texas.

Fite, K. & Pierson, C. A. (1990) Using effective feedback to improve pre-teaching field experiences. Conference on Teacher Education. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K., & McCall, D. (1989, November 4). Implementing your keyboarding program. Area VI, Texas Computer Education Association. Round Rock, Texas.

Fite, K., Beck, J., & Pape, D. (1989, April 3). Teachers and teacher educators working together for a common goal. Annual Spring Conference on Teacher Education. Austin, Texas.

McCall, C., Campbell, C., & Fite, K. [provided notes], (1989, March 29). Analyzing the writing of "at-risk" children, Texas Speech and Hearing Association. El Paso, Texas.

Fite, Kathy, McCall, Carolyn, and Campbell, Cynthia, and Coulter, C. (1989). Using computers with "at-risk" children in the primary grades to improve their basic skills. Texas Computer Education Association. Houston, Texas.

Fite, K., & Pierson, C. A. (1989, October 7). Real reasons for kids to read and write. Robinson, Texas.

Fite, K., & Pierson, C. A. (1989, October 7). Kinder activities which promote easy acquisition of reading. Robinson, Texas.

Fite, K., Beck, S., and Pierson, C. A. (1988, November 12). Clever ways to sneak reading practices into your language arts program. Texas Association for Childhood Education. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. (1988, September 24). Taking a closer look at children's art. Texas Elementary, Kindergarten, and Nursery Educators Conference (given twice). Lubbock, Texas.

Fite, K. (1987, September 26). Learning about others by learning about yourself. Texas Elementary, Kindergarten, and Nursery Educators Annual Fall Conference. San Angelo, Texas.

Fite, K. & Olson, M. (1984, November 7). Integrating Art and Music with Reading Instruction. Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Dallas, Texas.

Fite, Kathy, and Beck, John. (1984, March 1). Educating children with microcomputers. Texas Computer Education Association, Area VI. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. (1983, September 24). Individualizing your principles and practices class. Denton, Texas.

Fite, K. (1983, March). Multicultural teacher education: An agenda for the 1980's. Fourth Annual Urban Education Conference. Dallas, Texas.

Fite, K. (1983, March). Technology and Teacher Education Presentation. Texas Computer Education Association, Austin, Texas.

Fite, K., & DeShong, H. (1982, September 25). Motivation for teachers. Richardson, Texas.

Fite, K., et. al. (1982, July). Panel: Technical Assistance Conference. Dallas, Texas.

Fite, K., & Johnson, C. (1982, February 19). Computers for preservice and inservice education at Southwest Texas State University. Texas Computer Education Association. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K. (1981, October ). Model for desegregation training institute for representatives from Texas. Washington, D. C.

Fite, K., & Hammond, D. (1981, April). Comparing old and new paradigms: An examination of human growth and development. Texas Association of Teacher Educators. Austin, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1980, November 5). Discussion Leader: Using the Classroom Computer. Texas Association for Curriculum Development. Houston, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1980, May 5). Vocalab: using the classroom computer. Texas Computer Education Association. Denton, Texas.

Local

Fite, K. (1992, March 28). Computers and young children. Austin Association for the Education of Young Children. Austin, Texas.

Fite, K., and Beck, S. (1990, October 27). Having fun while gaining reading practice. 2nd Annual Mini-Conference for Beginning Teachers and Teacher Education Students. Texas Reading Association, SWT, San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, K., Longnion, L., & Daily, P. (1981, December 16). Present/future-focused group processing skills. San Antonio Chapter of the American Society of Training an Development. San Antonio, Texas.

2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations

Fite, K. (Nov. 10, 2004). Rituals and Development. Committee Selected/Invited Presentation open to campus, Philosophy Lecture Series. Texas State University.

Fite, K. (2002, Nov.). Keynote Speech for the Fall Forum for Childcare Workers. (over 1,000 at luncheon). Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. Contact; Sue Hancock.

Fite, K. (1997, October). Presentation to student Association of Childhood Education International, SWT.

Fite, K. (1996, April). Presentation to 6th grade. (Vicki Prince/ Mrs. Bonner) Lockhart ISD. Lockhart, Texas

Fite, K. (1995). Presentation to 4th grade. (Richard Pruitt). Comal Elementary, Comal I.S.D.

Fite, K. (1993, December 1).Scholarship Banquet Speaker, Alpha Delta Pi.

Fite, Kathy. (1992, February 28). Teaching in Pachuca, Mexico. Bilingual Education Class, SWTSU, Texas: San Marcos.

Fite, Kathy. (1992, February 13). Teaching in Pachuca, Mexico. SWT Bilingual Education Student Association. Texas: San Marcos.

Fite, K., and Abdelgadir, A. School Presentations on Africa:

(1991, May 1). Double File Trail Elementary, Round Rock ISD. Round Rock, Texas.

(1991, May 1). Barrington Elementary. Round Rock ISD. Round Rock, Texas.

(1991, April 26). Memorial Primary, New Braunfels. New Braunfels, Texas.

(1991, April 26). New Braunfels ISD, Lamar Primary. New Braunfels, Texas.

(1991, April 12). Austin ISD, Joslin Elementary. Austin, Texas.

(1991, April 12). Austin ISD, Barrington Elementary. Austin, Texas.

(1990, December 7). Comal ISD, Comal Elementary. New Braunfels, Texas.

(1990, October 19). Tom Green Elementary. Buda, Texas.

Fite, Kathy (1990, December 7). Christmas in many lands. Memorial Primary. Keri Jentsch's Kindergarten class. New Braunfels, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1990, April 29). China. Andrews Elementary, second grade.

Austin, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1989, October 29). Things to remember. Golden Key Ceremonies, SWTSU. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1989, October 4). Having fun with children through song. A.C.E.I. Student Group. SWT, San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1988, fall). Guest Speaker: SWT, Greek Awards Night. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1988, November 18). Guest Speaker: Bilingual Education Student Organization, SWT, San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1988, April 14). Assessing kindergarten readiness. Presbyterian Parent Cooperative Preschool, Parent's Night Program. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1985). China. Beta Sigma Phi. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1984, June 12). Interpersonal relationships. Texas State Food Service Association. Convention Center. Houston, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1978, October 29). Religion in the Schools. First Methodist Church. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1978, October). Safety programs. Southwest Texas Student Education Association. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy. (1978, September). Safety programs for educators of young children. San Marcos Association for the Education of the Young Children. San Marcos, Texas.

Fite, Kathy (1975, November 25). San Marcos Association for the Education of Young Children. San Marcos, Texas.

3. Consultancies:

Contract and freelance writing, reviews, consultations, etc.

Federal Programs

Consultant: Department of Education

-October 18-22 (2004). Student Support Services/TRIO. $700 million dollar competition - largest competition of all the TRIO programs. E-reviewer for the Department of Education. Office of Postsecondary Education. Panel chair: Pamela Maimer.

-January (2003 ). Upward Bound. Regular. E-reviewer for the Department of Education. Panel chair: Shirley Johnson/ Geraldine Smith.

-December (2002 ) Ronald Mc Nair. E-reviewer for the Department of Education. Panel Chair: Dorothy Marshall.

-November 24-Dec. 1, EOC - TRIO, DOE, Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, DC

-November 5 – 10, 2000. Student Support Services Program. Doubletree Hotel, Arlington ( Crystal City) Virginia.

-November 16-21, 1997. Educational Opportunity Program (EOC)

Washington, D.C. Holiday Inn- Capitol.

-February 22-28, 1997. Student Support Services Program, Hotel Washington, Washington, D. C.

December 11-15, 1995, Program to Encourage Minority Students to Become Teachers, Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs, Washington, D. C.

-June 4-9, 1995, Math/Science Upward Bound, Holiday Inn Central,

Washington, D.C.

- March 26-31, 1995, Upward Bound, Sheraton Washington,

Washington, D.C.

- April 1994 - Student Support Services- EOC, Latham Hotel, Washington, D. C.

-February 1993-Student Support Services, Washington, D. C., panel chair

- August 1991 -OERI - Fund for the Improvement and Reform of Schools and Teaching, Review of Applications for Grants Under the Secretary's Fund for Innovation in Education, Georgetown Convention Center, Washington D. C.

-August 27, 1990, U. S. Department of Education, Upward Bound, Math/Sciences, Washington, D. C.

February 4-9, 1990, Special Services, Washington, D.C.

-August 14-18, 1989, Reader, Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, Department of Education, Washington, D.C.

- Feb. 12-17, 1989, Washington, D.C., Special Services.

1986, Proposal Review, Upward Bound Program competitions.

-March 12-13, 1986. Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).

January 22 - 29, 1983. Upward Bound Project, Reader, Washington DC.

Consultant: Title III Evaluation (funding to aid historically Black colleges and Universities). Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, Texas.

Team Chairperson, August- October 1997.

Team Chairperson, October-November 1995.

Team Chairperson, October-November 1994.

Team Chairperson, October-November 1993.

Team Chairperson,October 1992.

Team Chairperson, October 1991, $687,000 award.

Team Chairperson, October 1990, $700,456 award.

Team Chairperson, October 1989, $554,998 award.

Team Chairperson, September 1988, $350,000 award..

Team Member, July 1987,$350,000 award.

Team Chairperson, January and July 1986, $233,434 award.

Team Member, July, 1985, $266,942 award.

Team Member, July, 1984, $397,7000 award.

International/ National

Advisory Board Member, Early Childhood Education Annual Editions, Dushkin Publishing Company, 1987 - 2007.

Advisory Board Member, Child Growth and Development/ Annual Editions, Dushkin Publishing Company, 1994-2007.

Consultant: Review of McDevitt, Teresa & Ormrod, Jeanne E. Child Development and Education (3rd edition), Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall. 2001, April 2007.

Consultant: Review of authentic childhood: Exploring Reggio Emilia in the classroom.

Delmar/Thomson Publishing, February 2007.

Consultant: Review of Constructivist Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom Ie. Allyn and Bacon/Pearson Ed. March, 2006

Consultant: Blind Review of Book Draft: Constructivism Across the Early Childhood Curriculum. Allyn & Bacon. April 1, 2006.

Consultant: Review of Guiding Children's Social Development: Theory to Practice 5E by Kostelnik. Delmar Learning/Thomson. March 27, 2006.

Consultant: Blind Review of Chapter Eight in Developing Children Developing Teachers (2005). McGraw-Hill Higher Education. for Emily Pecora. November 2, 2005.

Consultant: Review of proposal and sample chapters for: Reconstructing Curricular Understandings in Early Childhood Education, Delmar Learning/Thomson, January 20, 2005.

Consultant: Evaluation of new edition of Guiding Children's Social Development. Delmar Learning/Thomson, September 2004.

Consultant: Review Questionnaire. Mitchell, D. Children's Literature: An Invitation to the World (1ed). Allyn & Bacon, Publishers, February 2003.

Consultant: Evaluation of Kostelnich et al, Guiding Children's social Development: Theory to Practice (4th ed). Delmar learning (Thomson/Delmar Learning), May 2003.

Consultant: Review of Otto, Language Development in Early Childhood (1ed.) Merrill Prentice Hall, May 2003.

Consultant: Review of Sadker/Sadker Teachers, Schools, and Society (6th ed.), McGraw-Hill Co. Reviewed June 2003.

Consultant: Review of proposed text: The ABC's of Teaching Young Children: A Complete Guide to Teaching (blind copy). Merrill/Prentice Hall. Reviewed June 2003.

Consultant: Review of A Short Guide to Writing about Education, Longman Publishers (blind copy). Reviewed September 2003.

Consultant: McGraw-Hill Publishers. Review of Pappalia, Olds, and Feldman A Child's World: Infancy Through Adolescence (9ed., 2004). Reviewed December 2003. ISBN 0-07-284166-4,

Consultant: Longman Publishers. Review of a Short Guide to Writing About Education, blind copy. September 13, 2003.

Consultant: Delmar Learning (Thomson). Proposal Review. Beyond Reggio: The Next Step. June 18, 2002.

Consultant: Merrill Prentice Hall. First review of Mindes, Gayle: Assessing Young Children (2nd ed.), January 2002.

Consultant: Delmar/Thompson Learning. Review, first draft manuscript, Developmental Profiles: Prebirth through Twelve, 4 th edition, August 2001.

Consultant: Delmar/Thomson Learning. Review of Guiding Children’s Social Development, 4E, December 2000.

Consultant: Allyn and Bacon. Review of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 of Computers in Classrooms. October 2000.

Consultant: Delmar/Thomson Learning. Review of Six Simple Ways to Assess Children: The Portfolio Approach. July 2000.

Consultant: Delmar/Thomson Learning. Review of Authentic Childhood: Exploring Ideas from Reggio in the Classroom. July 2000.

Consultant: Delmar/Thomson Learning. Review of Developmental Profiles: Pre-Birth Through Eight, 3E, May 2000.

Consultant: Delmar/Thomson Learning. Review of A Practical Guide to Solving Pre-School Behavior Problems. (for 5th ed.) April 2000.

Consultant: Allyn and Bacon. Review of the Computers in Classrooms workbooks and prospectus. March 2000.

Consultant: Allyn and Bacon: Pearson Education Group. Provided feedback on Dr. Laura Berk’s Infants, children, and Adolescents, Third Edition, February 2000.

Consultant: Addison Wesley - Longman Publishers. Review for third edition of Charles, C. M. and Gail W. Senter, (1995). Elementary Classroom Management (2nd ed.), New York: Longman Publishers. (Completed December 14, 1999.)

Consultant: Delmar Publishers, An International Thomson Publishing Company. Review of Working with Children from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds. September 19, 1999.

Consultant: Dushkin McGraw-Hill. Comparative Review of Coursewise: Perspectives (Houghton Mifflin) to Annual Editions: Early Childhood Education. July 1999.

Consultant: Delmar Publishing: An International Thomson Publishing Company. Review of the manuscript Authentic Childhood: Experiencing Reggio Emilia in the Classroom. June 1999.

Consultant: Allyn & Bacon. Review of the manuscript outline for Informational Literacy in the Middle Grades. June 1999

Consultant: Wadsworth Publishing Company. Review of chapters 1-8,19 Comparing Theories of Child Development. November 1998.

Consultant: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. Review of chapters 1 and 6 of The Enchanted Loom: A Course on the Brain and the Mind. July 1998.

Consultant: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. Review of Comparing Theories of Child Development, 5e, May 1998.

Consultant: Allyn & Bacon. Review of Reep, Diana C. and Sharp, H. The Educator’s Writing Handbook, December 1997.

Consultant: Allyn & Bacon. Review of A Totally New Inservice System by Rita and Kenneth Dunn, September 1997.

Consultant, Merrill Education. Review of revisions for Black, Janet and Puckett, Margaret, The Young Child: Development from Prebirth through Age Eight. July 1997.

Consultant, Wadsworth Publishing. Blind revision review. Education and Development of Young Children. June 1997.

Consultant, Brooks/Cole. Blind copy revision review for Thomas, Murray, Comparing Theories of Child Development, 4th edition. June 1997.

Consultant, Allyn & Bacon. Review of blind copy of Curriculum Design, Delivery and Leadership. July 1996.

Consultant. West Publishing. Review of blind copy of Early Childhood Curriculum, June 1996.

Commissioned work for Merrill Education. Review of the Table of Contents and Chapters of a blind manuscript entitled Early Childhood Development in Multicultural Perspective. February, 1996.

Consultant, Prentice Hall, review of select chapters of Interactions for Development and Learning: Birth Through Eight Years, January 1996.

Consultant, Prentice Hall, review of manuscript of Early Childhood Development in Multicultural Perspective. December, 1995.

Consultant, Allyn and Bacon. Review of Laura E. Berk's Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Second Edition, 1996. September 1995.

Commissioned review work for Prentice-Hall. (July 1995)

Commissioned work for Allyn and Bacon Publishers. (July 1994). Prospectus and blind draft chapter review of Observation During Field Experience.

National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, (April 1994), Review of Early Childhood Teacher Education Guidelines, 1994, Sue Bredekamp, NAEYC Director of Professional Development.

Commissioned Review: Allyn & Bacon. (April 1994). Review for Laura Berk's Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 1993.

Review: Lane Akers/McGraw-Hill. (March 9, 1994). Review for Margaret Lay-Dopyera and John Dopyera's prospectus for I ntroduction to Early Childhood Education.

Commissioned Reviewer: Delmar Publishing Co. (November 1993). Editorial Review of Current Issues in ECE and Multiculturalism.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill/Macmillan. (November 1993). Review for Anselmo & Franz's Early Childhood Development: Prenatal Through Age Eight, Chapters 4.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill/Macmillan. (October 1993. Review for Anselmo & Franz's Early Childhood Development: Prenatal Through Age Eight, Chapters 3 & 11.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrilll/Macmillan. Review for Anselmo & Franz's Early Childhood Development: Prenatal Through Age Eight, Chapters 5 (July, 1993)

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill/Macmillan. (1993). Review of Goffin, S. (1994). Curriculum Models and Early Childhood Education: Appraising the Relationship.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill/Macmillan. (May 10, 1993) Review of a prospectus and 2 chapters from Integrating Language Development Across the Early Childhood Curriculum.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrilll/Macmillan. (February 18, 1993). Review of 3 revised chapters of Early Childhood Development: Prenatal Through Age Eight.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill/Macmillan Publishing Co. (July 1992). Review of Anselmo, Sandra. Early Childhood Development: Prenatal Through Age Eight. (Select Chapters)

Commissioned Reviewer: Lane Akers, Inc. Review of untitled/blind author, early childhood education book. July 1992.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill/Macmillan Publishing Company. Review of Beyond Curriculum Models in Early Childhood Education. July 1992.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill / Macmillan Publishing Company, prospectus and sample chapters of Organizing Learning for Young Children: A Teacher's Handbook, October 16, 1991.

Commissioned Reviewer: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers, Early Childhood Programs - Human Relationships and Learning, 9th edition, by Read, Gardner, and Mahler. October, 1991

Commissioned Reviewer: Macmillan Publishing Company, Management of Child Development Centers, by Verna Hildebrand, July 1991.

Commissioned Reviewer: Merrill/Macmillan Publishing Company. Wortham, S. 1994). Early Childhood Curriculum: Developmental Bases for Learning and Teaching, June 1991.

Commissioned Reviewer: Prentice-Hall, Inc./Simon & Schuster Education Group, William Crain's Theories of Development. 3rd edition, March 1991.

Commissioned Reviewer: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, proposed outline for Child Development Text (blind copy), December 1990.

Reviewer: National Association for The Education of Young Children. Review of Draft Model of Early Childhood Professional Development. September 1990.

Reviewer: National Association for the Education of Young Children. Review Draft for Guidelines for Appropriate Curriculum Content and Assessment in Programs Serving Children Ages Three through Eight, 1990.

Reviewer: Guidelines for Appropriate Curriculum Content and Assessment in Programs Serving Children 3 through 8 Years of Age. National Association for the Education of Young Children, Director of Professional Development, September 1989.

Reviewer: Computer instruction for today's schools - One computer educator's approach. Educational Leadership, September 6, 1988.

Commissioned Reviewer: Timpson & Nelson, Classroom Management: Effective and Creative Strategies for Teachers, Harper & Row,

November 1988.

Manuscript Reviewer. Student -centered literacy: A developmental perspective, Young Children. National Association for the Education of Young Children. October 30, 1987.

Editing Consultant . Understanding Child Development. Delmar Publishing Co. August 1986.

Editorial Review Board (1979). Rosenburg, M. & Schiff, M. (eds.) Education Law. Avery Publishing Company.

Regional

Consultant. Assisted with development of directory on training teachers and administrators about parent involvement in education. Southwest Education Development Lab (SEDL). Austin, Texas. 1987.

Team Consultant. Southern Association Visitation. Learning Design Component K-6. Lockhart ISD, Lockhart, Texas, November 2 - 3, 1983.

State

Consultant: Texas Education Agency. Field Reader for Even Start. July 15 & 16th, 1996. Austin Hilton Towers, Austin, Texas.

Consultant. Office of Traffic Safety, Austin, Texas, April 25, 1979.

Program Consultant and Committee Member: State Bicycle Safety Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of Transportation and the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with the Texas Office of Traffic Safety, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Safety Association and Region IV Education Service Center, 1977-1978.

Local

Testing Consultant. Administration and Interpretation of Select 1st graders' performance on PROED Human Figures Drawing Test, DeZavala Elementary. May 1989.

Facilitator. Institute for Criminal Justice Studies, Classroom Management Program, SWT, Summer 1984.

Consultant, Belton, I.S.D. Inservice Programs: 1. Behavior Management, 2. Curriculum Planning, 3. Assessment Techniques, 4. Developing Creative Bulletin Boards, November, 1979.

Consultant: Curriculum Development IV, Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Del Rio (CISD), Texas.

November 1974 (3 days). September 1974 (2 days). August 1974 (4 days). July 1974 (1 day). June 1974 (3 days). May 1974 (6 days). March 1974 (3 days). February 1974 (4 days). January 1974 (3 days). June 1972 (1 day).

4. Workshops:

Professional Service/Workshops and Inservice

Workshops/Inservice, and Speeches/Talks Given

Presentation on Technology to Dr. Fox's CI 3310 Class, Texas State University, November 2003.

Presentation on Technology to Dr. Fox's CI 3310 Class, Texas State University, April, 2003.

Inservice. “Tips for a Successful Teaching Career.” Colegio Porter, Cuernavaca, Mexico, November 30, 2000.

Inservice. Effective teaching techniques. Escuela Americana, A. C., Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, November 14, 1991.

Inservice. Art and the young child. Judson ISD, August 25, 1989.

Inservice. Tips for Teacher Made Materials. Sanger Cooperative Inservice, ESC Region XI, August 28, 1981.

Inservice. How to have art in your classroom when you're not an artist. Sanger Cooperative Inservice, ESC Region XI, August 28, 1981.

Inservice. How to have art in your classroom when you're not an artist. Azle Cooperative Inservice, Azle, Texas, ESC Region XI, August 25, 1981.

Inservice. Bulletin boards that make a difference. Azle Cooperative Inservice, Azle, Texas, ESC Region XI, August 25, 1981.

Inservice. Teacher-Made Materials. Decatur High School, Wise County Cooperative, ESC Region XI, August 21, 1981.

Inservice. How to have art in your classroom when you're not an artist. Cooke County Cooperative Inservice Program, ESC Region XI, Gainesville, Texas, August 24, 1981.

Inservice. Bulletin Boards That Make a Difference. Wise County Cooperative Inservice Program, ESC Regional XI, Decatur, Texas, August 21, 1981.

Inservice. Group interactions. Houston I.S.D. Administrators' Inservice, Barbara Jordan High School, Houston, Texas. August 11-12, 1981.

Inservice. Bulletin boards that make a difference. Stephenville Cooperative Inservice Program, ESC Region XI, August 1,1981.

Workshop Presentation. The Social Studies and Inquiry. Copperas Cove I.S.D., Texas, September 24, 1980.

Inservice. Affective disciplining. Education Service Center XVIII, Big Lake ( Midland), Texas, August 21, 1980.

Workshop. Affective disciplining. Texas Center for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency, San Marcos, Texas, June, 1980.

Inservice. Belton I.S.D. (1) Behavior management,

(2) Curriculum planning, (3) Assessment techniques, (4) Developing creative bulletin boards, Belton, Texas, November, 1979.

Inservice. Safety. Inez Carroll Elementary, Aldine I.S.D., Houston, Texas, January 1979.

Inservice. Safety. Parkwood Elementary, Deerpark I.S.D., Houston, Texas, January 1979.

Workshop. Language arts. TSTA District XIII, Austin, Texas, October 27, 1978.

Workshop. Safety education. Office of Traffic Safety and Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, May 2, 1978.

Inservice. Safety. Bowie Elementary, San Marcos, C.I.S.D., February 27, 1978.

Workshops Facilitated with Others

*Institute for Criminal Justice Studies, (Developing In-House Supervision Programs for Texas Public Schools), three five-day workshops, SWT, July - August, 1984.

*Institute for Criminal Justice Studies, (Developing In-House Supervision Programs for Texas Public Schools), three five-day workshops, July-August, SWT, 1983.

5. Other:

Manuscripts and Books Reviewed at Association for Supervision and Curriculum and Development Editor's Request (not published)

Fite, K. Review (Submitted: May 1996) of Bruner, Jerome. The Culture of Education. Harvard University Press, 1996.

Fite, K. Review (June 1995) of Shure, Myrna B. Raising a Thinking Child. Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1994.

Fite, K. (1993, November). Review of Rust, F. (1993). Changing Teaching, Changing Schools. New York: Teachers College Press.

Fite, K. (1988). Review of Foremen, G., & Pufall, P. (Eds.) (1988). Constructivism in the Computer Age. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Fite, K. (1988, September). Manuscript review of Perkins, M. and Rivers, K. (1988). Computer Instruction for Today's Schools - One Computer Educator's Approach.

Fite, K. (1988). Review of Briggs, J., & Dean, J. (1988). Prolog, Children and Students. London/New York: Nichols Publishing Company.

Fite, Kathy. (1987). Review of Bright, G., (1987). Microcomputer Applications in the Elementary Classroom, A Guide for Teachers, Allyn & Bacon, Inc.

Fite, Kathy. (1987). Review of Curtis, A. (1986). A Curriculum for the Pre-School Child: Learning to Learn. Nfer-Nelson.

Fite, Kathy. (1986). Review of Olds, Jr., Henry F. (ed.) T he Computer as an Educational Tool. NY: Haworth Press.

Fite, Kathy. (1985). Review of Maddox, C., ed. (1985). Logo in the Schools.

Fite, Kathy. (1985, August 1). Review of Sloan, D. (1985). The Computer in Education: A Critical Perspective, Teacher's College Press.

Fite, Kathy. (1984). Review of Lall, G. R. & Lall, B. M. (1984). Comparative Early Childhood Education. Charles C. Thomas Publisher.

C. Grants and Contracts

1. Funded External Grants and Contracts:

Fite, K. (1981). Title IV Civil Rights Act, A Joint Venture, SWT- Austin I.S.D. Training Program for Equitability, $53,922.

Directed Workshops : Fite, K. Working in a desegregated environment (August,1982).

Rodriguez, L. Bilingual education, Gillis, M. Reading., Scott, B. Multicultural education. Scott, B. Working with auxiliary personnel . O'Bryan, S. High school desegregation (1982). Contreras, G. Materials for Your Classroom. (April 24, 1982). Pickhart, C. Interpersonal skills.(April 3, 1982). DeShong, H. Behavior management. Anderson, T. & Mendoza, P. Interpersonal relationships. (March 27, 1982). Newberry, W. C. & Baergen, D. Interpersonal relationship (March 6, 1982). DeShong, B. Behavior management. (February 20, 1982). Rosenberg, M. Non-violent persuasion. Simpson, G. & Vergara, E. Dealing with kids and Home/school contacts. (January 23,1982). Love, R. & Scott, B.Transactional analysis. (January 9, 1982). Fite, K. Cultural awareness and belief systems. (December, 1981). The Law and Desegregation: Interpersonal Relationships, Behavior Management, and Goals of Desegregation. (May 8, 1981).

Rodriguez, C., Fite, K., and Willoughby, M. (1977). Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher Training Project, Title VII, $268,462.

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts

Olson, M. & Fite, K. (1984, July). Training Program for Special Programs staff and Leadership Personnel, U.S. Department of Education, $115,379.

Fite, K. & Rodriguez, C. (1984). Title VII - Bilingual Education: Training Project - Short Term Institute, $114,151 [not funded].

Parkay, F. & Fite, K. (1983). High School Equivalency Program, Department of Education, [not funded].

Fite, K. & Parkay, F. (1983). College Assistance Migrant Program, Title IV of

the Higher Education Act, Department of Education, $425,456 [not funded].

Rodriguez, C. & Fite, K. (1982). U. S. Department of Education -Bilingual Special Education Training Projects, $59,107 [not funded].

3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:

Hamilton, Michelle & Fite, K. (October 2001), Research Enhancement Grant, funded for $16,000 for Fall 2002.

Alkek Technology Grant, spring 2001. $1,000 educational travel.

Fite, K. Cohen, P., Huffman, D. & Harwood, M. B. (1993-1994). LBJ Institute, $2,000.

Fite, K., Cohen, P., Huffman, D., & Harwood, M. B. (1992-93). Improving student writing at DeZavala Elementary School. LBJ Institute for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning - Focus Group Grant. $1,356.70.

Fite, K. Cohen, P., Huffman, D., & Harwood, M. B. (1992-1993). Dean's Discretionary Grant.$1,500.

Fite, K. & McCall, C. (1988, Fall). A study to determine the effectiveness of the writing to read computer program with at risk students. LBJ Institute, Innovation in Education, $532.

Fite, K., Mc Call, C., & Coulter, C. (1988-1989). The Impact of the Writing to Read Program on "At-Risk" students LBJ Institute, $825.60.

4. Submitted, but not Funded Internal Grants and Contracts: NA

D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:

One of 15 early childhood experts nationwide selected for Symposium. Boca Raton, Florida, Mc Graw-Hill. September 21-24, 2006

Participant: Program for Teaching and Learning Institute, Texas State University, 2002-3.

Included in the photographic display: “Southwest Texas Women: The First 1-- Years” Exhibit. Housed in the Alkek Library for Centennial Celebration. January - August 2000.

Developmental Leave, to study the brain, movement, and learning. Fall 1998, SWTSU

Developmental Leave, to study the emerging literacy of young children, Fall 1991, SWTSU

IV. SERVICE

A. University

SWT Alumni Association (1969 to present)

Co-Chair (with Ron Mitchell) - Past President's Council. sp07 -

Campus relations/Alumni Services committee assignment (1989-1991), Teaching Award of Honor Committee (1987-1988) speaker for Alumni Association at graduation ceremonies (December 1984, 3 ceremonies 1985-1986, 1 in 1987), LBJ Outstanding Senior Student Selection Committee (1986-87), President (1985-86), Vice President (1984-85), 2nd Vice President (1983-84), Gala Committee, Alumni Weekend, Homecoming Committee and Display Judge, LBJ Center Committee, Support Fund Committee, Century Club, Gala Sponsor, Committee for Selection of the Southwest Texas Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. Past President's Association. Lifetime member $1,000 donation in spring of 2004:

Dedicated tree and commemorative plaque for campus beautification,

2005. Purchased multiple bricks for School of Education Memory Garden.

SWT Strutter Alumni Association, “Strutters Always” (1999- 2005)

Vice President, 1999-2000; President 2000 – 2001. Board 2002-

Sponsored Projects (1984-1987)

* Director/ Assistant Director, Conducted Workshops and provided grant/ technical and/or submission assistance to projects including those below:

-Request for Qualification of Eligibility, Title III, allows SWT eligibility for special needs funding (1987).

--Campus Housing Loan, Student and Institutional Relations, U.S. Department of Education funded $3,500,000 (June, 1985)

--Teacher Training-Bilingual Certification Proposal, Dr. Carlos Rodriguez, Education Department, U.S. Department of Education, $93,448 request (1985).

--Title III, Strengthening Program, Rollo Newsom, General Studies, U. S. Department of Education $528,068 request (February 1985).

--Minority Student Affairs, Sharon Munson, Education Opportunity Center, U. S. Department of Education; recruitment, application assistance, counseling, tutoring, and placement; $140,385.00 request.

--College Assistance Migrant Program, Sharon Munson, Minority Student Affairs, U. S. Department of Education; provide a program of educational supportive services to enable migrant youth a 1-year opportunity to obtain successful post-secondary experiences and credentials; $158,945 request (December 1984).

-Support of Internationalization of the Curriculum, Dennis Dunn, Liberal Arts, History, U.S. Department of Education, $123,144 (1984.)

-Work with Contadora Countries, Dennis Dunn, Liberal Arts, U. S. Information Agency, $156,821 request (1984).

College

• Media Liason for College of Education 2006 -

• College of Education Team Leader: Reach for the Stars Fund drive, Fall 2006

• CI Doctoral Committee Sp06 -

• Co-leader. University Fund Drive, Spring 2006

• Supervise Doctoral Cohort research projects: 2002-2004 (F03/04 Pam Johnson, Tom Barrington, Faith Campbell.) (F 04/Sp05) Jennifer Beck et al. F05/Sp06 Tuck Blythe and Mandi. F06/Sp06 Titus Brown and Karen Backor (Supervise Doc assistants: Bob Cox, Bev, Reeza Rezae (2004-6.)

* Committee to Restructure Committees (with Dean) Sp 2005-

• Supervise doctoral assistants: Bob Cox,(F03-F04) Linda Malcolm (S03-SS03), Tom Barrington (F03-S04), Reza Rezae 2004-2007.

* College of Education Scholarship Committee, Outstanding Graduate Student, Spring 2002.

* Participant - Teacher Fellow Portfolio Presentations, 1998 – 2000.

* Presided Over Research Presentations by Teacher Fellows, July 2000.

* Faculty Marshall, Undergraduate, School of Education, December 1997

* Marshall, Undergraduate, School of Education, May 1997

* Total Quality Schooling Study Group 1993.

* Center for Professional Development in Teaching, CPDT, Evaluation Team 1992-1993

* Member, Evaluation Task Force, Center for Professional Development and Technology (1992).

* Member, Martin O. Juel Graduate Fellowship Committee (1989 to 1991).

* Member, School of Education Structure Committee (Spring 1991).

* Member, School of Education - Student Services Committee.

In charge of Phonathon/Fundraising (1987-1988).

* Member, School of Education - "At-Risk Students" Committee (1988).

* Representative/Speaker, " S.W.T. Mini-University for Parents" (August 2, 1982).

* Liaison, Faculty Advancement Center (September, 1982 - 1987).

* Representative, LBJ Center committee, (1980 - 1984).

* Representative, Freshmen Orientation, Admissions Office (1980-1984).

* Member, Family Weekend Steering Committee (1980).

* Chairman, School of Education Committee, Presidential Upper Level Scholarships (1979, 1980).

* Representative, Homecoming Committee (1980).

* Co-Chairman, 75th Anniversary, Academic Affairs Division Committee (1978).

* Member: "College Day" Open House Committee (1977).

* Representative, Professional Standards Conference, Austin, Texas (October 31, 1975).

* Representative, Professional Standards Conference, Austin, Texas (October 31, 1975).

* Representative, Infancy Conference, Houston, Texas (May 27, 1975).

B. Departmental

* LiveText Instruction, Dr. Goodwin's class. Sp 06.

* Reviewer for CI 5390 research projects. December 2, 2005. Professor: Dr. Gene Martin

* Facilitate core alignment 2003-2004.

* Committee member: merit/performance restructuring (2004)

• Served as faculty sponsor for Gabriel Garza for his application for the Rockefeller Scholarship for Students of Color Award F03/S04

* Suggested CI format for faculty handbook (2002).

* Served as faculty sponsor to Michelle Hearn in her application for the Rockefeller Scholarship for Students of Color Award (did not receive)

* Reviewer: Promotion papers for Dr. Oddmund Myhre, Assistant Professor seeking promotion. Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, October 2, 2001.

* Grader - Master’s Written Exams, June 1998 -2005.

* Member, Committee to Consider Differential Loads, Fall 1997

* Chair, Proposal Committee for Bilingual Endowed Chair, Fall 1997

* Curriculum Revision - Fall Workshop, August 1997

* Questionnaire preparation for fulltime student advisor, January 1997.

* Teacher Evaluation And Review (TEAR) Committee, 1994-1999.

* Elementary Faculty Work Group-New Program CI 3315, 1995-1996

* Departmental Committee to Develop Policy for Differentiated Faculty

Loads, 1994

* Post-Graduate Advisor, Elementary Education 1993-1994

* Advisor, Undergraduate (1973 to present).

* Chair, Folio Committee, NCATE/NAEYC (1989-90).

* Member, Curriculum and Instruction Library Committee (1988-1989).

* Representative, Speaker's Bureau, Curriculum and Instruction (1988-89).

* Faculty Liaison, Featuring Faculty, Faculty Advancement Center publication (1986-1988).

* Member, Scholarship Committee (1987-1990).

* Member, Presidential Award for Excellence in Research Committee(1986).

* Coordinator, Education 3320 (1979-1985).

* Member, Graduate Council Committee (1984).

* Representative, Governor's Conference on Partnerships for Effective Discipline, Austin, Texas, Frank Erwin Center (April 27, 1984).

* Member, Hudelson Retirement/Recognition Committee (1984).

* Member, Vice President's Advisory Committee to Review Possible Organizational Alternatives in the School of Education (1983-84).

* Member, Academic Planning Committee (October 1983-84).

* Member, Computer Planning Committee, (October, 1983).

* Graduate Advisor (1973-1982).

* Member, Planning Committee for NCATE Evaluation, Housing and Transportation (November 1982).

* Member, Committee member for Tenure Recommendation (1982).

* Member, Development Council Planning (June 5, 1982).

* Member, Steering Committee, TEA and NCATE Accreditation (1981, 1982).

* Committee Member, Elementary Sequence and Content Evaluation Committee.

* Representative, Development Council Planning Session, (June 5, 1982).

* Facilitator/Teacher, Bilingual/ESL Summer Classes for Austin I.S.D., "Sensitivity to Minority Cultures," "Advanced Early Childhood Development" (Summer School 1982).

* Liaison, Faculty Advancement Center (1982).

* Member, Student Teaching Advisory Committee (1977).

* Participant, Preparatory Writing: NCATE Evaluation, SWT (1976, 1977).

C. Community

• Oversaw class volunteers at Youth Fest, San Marcos April 1, 2006
• Originated and oversee service learning projects:
• Bobcat Buddies, Communities in Schools, New Braunfels ISD 1987(?)-present
• Originated and oversee service learning projects Bobcats Boosting Literacy, San Marcos CISD, Travis and Crockett Elementary Schools Sp 2005-
• Fite, K. Sp 2004. Volunteer: HOSTS program at Crockett Elementary.
• (volunteer reading program for at-risk children).
• Fite, K. 1999-2000. Technology Committee, SMCISD, San Marcos, Texas.
• Fite, K. (1992, February). Technical assistance / proposal review for grant proposal: Innovation in Education / DeZavala Elementary, San Marcos, CISD., Texas Education Agency, $136,000.

D. Professional:

National

Fite, K. (1994 -1995). Advisory Board, Educare Training Institute.

Federal Educational Program addressing Violence Intervention Training in Children's Lives $4,000,000+ in funding.

State

Fite, K. (December 9, 2005 - January 5, 2006.). Reviewer for the Investment Capital Fund, Cycle 15 e-review process. Texas Education Agency. Contact: Michael Brown, Manager of Workflow and Review, Division of Discretionary Grants, Austin.

Fite, K. November 8, 2003, moderator for Tim Tingle and Joe Hayes presentation at the Texas Book Festival, State Capitol, Austin, Texas.

E. Organizations

1. Honorary:

* Golden Key (honorary1990 to..).

* Delta Kappa Gamma (1981-1985).

* Kappa Delta Pi 1969 (1971) to 2007 .

2. Professional:

International / National

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Instruction Early Childhood Education Network, Co-facilitator (w/James Therrell) ECE SIG June 2004; Research Chairperson for the 1995-2006, reviewer of books for Educational Leadership, - 1998.

Association for Childhood Education International, ( - to present).Research Committee (June 2004-). Teacher Education Committee (1993-2000). Research Forum Committee member (1989-1991). Reviewer for 2000 Conference Proposals, Research Committee (2004-). Reviewer for Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education (2005, 2006). Membership Committee 2006 - 2008). Ran for Member at Large (Board position, 2007).

National Association for the Education of Young Children (renewed membership 1989 to 94).

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, Appointed to Long-range Planning Committee (1991-1994).

Southern Association for Children Under Six - Magazine manuscript reviewer, 1993-1994).

International Play Association, Conference Evaluation Committee (1992).

Phi Delta Kappa (1979- to present), Alternate Delegate (1984-1991), Ritual Team (1981-1982), President (1980-1981)* First Woman President - SWT Chapter, Vice President (1979-1980), Faculty Advisor (1978).

Sigma Iota Phi (inducted 1989).

American Society for Training and Development , San Antonio Chapter, Vice President, National Conference Responsibilities (1982).

National Education Association (1970-1976).

National Council of University Research Administrators (1984-1987).

International Biographical Centre Advisory Council (1992).

Regional

Southern Early Childhood Association, Manuscript Reviewer for

Dimensions of Early Childhood.

Southwest Educational Research Association (1988 to 92), Session Chair (1990,1992).

Southern Early Childhood Association. (1990 to 92), Editorial Board/ reviewer of manuscripts for Dimensions (1991).

State

* Texas Association for Bilingual Education, 1998-1999, Associate Editor, The Journal of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education, Vol. 4, No. 2.

* Texas Association for Childhood Education -Planning committee for state conference, October 30, 1993.

* Kindergarten Teachers of Texas (1988-90).

* Texas Elementary Kindergarten and Nursery Educators (1980-1991).

* Texas Computer Education Association (charter member 1980 to present), Newsletter Columnist (1989 to present), STRAND Chairperson, University Research and Strand Chair for Language Arts (1991, spring) Assisted with State Conference (1984 to 1990), Ran for Vice President (1987, 1990), STRAND Chairperson University Research (1989). Have presented at every conference since 1st one.

Local

* San Marcos Association for the Education of Young Children - Treasurer (1978-1980).

* Mother's Day Out Day Care - Board Member. First United Methodist Church. (1996-1997).

* Emmaus Reunion Activities, Fall 1996-

Search and Screen Committee Memberships :

University

* Director of Strutters (1997).

* LBJ Institute Director (1988).

* Director of Residential Life (Spring 1987).

College

* Development Officer for the College of Education, November 2001.

* Dean of Education (1983-84).

Department

* Chair of Curriculum and Instruction, 2001-2002.

* Title VII Bilingual Faculty/Coordinator Position (1992).

* Early Childhood/Elementary position (Spring 1991).

* Chair, Selection of Curriculum and Instruction Adjunct Faculty Member Committee (1989).

* Curriculum and Instruction position, candidates: Priscilla Griffith (April 7, 1988).

* Math position (1987).

* Technology position (1986).

* Math (1986).

* Math/Science (July 1985).

* Bilingual Professor Position (March, 1984).

* Elementary/Bilingual Assistant Professor, Frank Gonzales (November 1983).

* Faculty positions - two (1981).

Community

* Chair, Opening Ceremonies Sub Committee for Texas Special Olympics, San Marcos (May 1989-1991).

* Member, Commission for Women for the City of San Marcos, promote educational programs (1989-90).

* Member, City Council Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee, San Marcos, Texas (1978-1983).

* Worker, Blue Grass Festival, Children's Activity Area, San Marcos (1990).

* Worker, Sights and Sounds of Christmas, Children's Booth, San Marcos (1989, 1990).

* Member, Junior Service League, provides clothing and medical assistance to students, San Marcos (1987-1992), Member-at-Large, Vice President, President (1990-1991).

* Volunteer, San Marcos Library (1987).

* Volunteer, Crisis Hotline, includes referrals for homeless families (1987-1991).

* Member, Heritage Association of San Marcos (1983-1987, 90 to present).

* Member, Friends of the San Marcos Library (1986 to present).

* Member National Beta Sigma Phi, sponsors educational scholarships (1978-1992), Local Treasurer (1984-85).

* Member, Contemporary Service 2003, Worship Committee 2003, Commission on Education, First United Methodist Church, San Marcos (1983).

* Member, Kentucky Colonels, supports education (1975 to present).

* Judge, "Texas Days" DeZavala, San Marcos CISD (1989).

* Judge, Style Show and Poetry Contest for Wimberley Elementary, 1st Grade Field Days, (April 1970, 1980).

* Speaker, "Religion in the Schools," First Methodist Church, San Marcos, Texas (October 29, 1978). Ongoing activity.

* Speaker, "Safety Materials for Educators of Young Children," for San Marcos Association for the Education of Young Children (September, 1978).

* Participant, San Marcos March of Dimes (1977-78).

* Judge, Student Oratorical Contest Sponsored by the Optimist Club, Texas (1975).

IIV. TRAINING/ SPECIAL TRAVEL/

SPECIAL ACTIVITY(after 8/8/90)

* Travel to France/Italy, March 2007

* Travel to Greece and Turkey, March 2006

* Travel to Cozumel, Cancun, Belize, Roatan Honduras, December 2004.

* Travel to Hawaii, March 2003, 2004

* Travel to Austria and Czech Republic, March 2002

* Travel to Alaska, May 2001

* Travel to Morocco, March 2001

* Travel to Cuernavaca, Taxco and Puebla, Mexico. December 2000.

* Sang in Carnegie Hall, May 2000, Psalm of David by Norman Dello Joio,and a world premiere work by Russell Reipe.

* Travel to Portugal March 2000

* Travel to Greece and Turkey, March 1999

* Travel to Australia, April 1998

* Travel to England and Ireland, March 1997

* Travel to Greece and Turkey, March 1996

* Travel to Russia, Finland, Sweden, Germany, March 1995

* Travel to China, Japan, March 1988

* Intermediate PowerPoint, Sp07

* Spanish Survival Classes Sp 2004, Fall 04, Sp05, F05, Sp06, Sp07 (Intermediate: TxState/Professional Development).

* Sign Language, SS 05,).

* FAC: only going workshops since 90. Video clips workshop Sp04, Advanced PowerPoint Sp04

* VDT Workshops F03 Sp04, F04, Sp05: CI Dept. Technology

* Brain Conference, July 2002. Eric Jensen, San Antonio, Texas.

* Intel Computer Training. January 7 - 11, 2002. (with Liz Stephens, SWT).

* Gossamer Ridge Institute: “Learning is Enhanced by Challenge and Inhibited by Threat and Helplessness.”Research on Brain-based learning. Led by Geoffrey and Renate Caine November 10-14, 1999, Lake Arrowhead Conference Center, California.

* Rose Berglund - Movement and Learning - Brain Based Learning, September 24-25, 1999, SWTSU

* Carla Hannaford - Presentations on Brain research - Texas Association for Health, PE, Recreation and Dance Houston, Texas

* Gossamer Ridge Institute: “On the Edge of Possibility”

Research on Brain-based learning. Led by Geoffrey and Renate Caine October 1998, Idyllwild, California.

* The Gift of Honor: The Leader's Role in Praise & Recognition." Advancement for Women in Higher Education. Dr. Beverly A. Chiodo. Department of Management and Marketing, SWT. January 22, 1997.

* Attended Classes on the Brain, "Human Neuropsychology," with Dr. Will Dailey (has a private practice), Psychology Dept., SWTSU.

* INTERNET and WORD, training at SWT, January 1996

* ITI: Integrated Thematic Instruction, with Susan Kovalik, Austin, Texas.

February 6-8, 1995.

* Learning Style Institute with Drs. Rita and Kenneth Dunn, New York, New York, July 1994.

* Career Track Workshop on Life Balance, Austin, Texas, October 1993.

* Career Track Workshop, Austin, Texas, December 12, 1991.

* Career Track Workshop, Austin, Texas, September 26, 1991.

* Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Aide, August 26, 1991, opening day of classes, Kdgn. (Marilyn Mills) and 2nd (Sandra Brown) grades, DeZavala, SMCISD.

* HyperCard 2 Workshop, March 7, 1991, FAC, SWT

* Introduction to Microsoft Word, February 19, 1991, FAC, SWT

* Outcome Based Education, February 1991, SWT.

* Substituted: Tom Green Elementary, Hays CISD, February 8, 1991, fifth grade.

* SWT Curriculum and Instruction Retreat, April 1990, Wimberley, Texas.