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Curriculum Vitae

Jodi Louise Pilgrim, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Reading EducationUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor

900 College Street, Belton, Texas, 76513254 295-4188, jpilgrim@umhb.edu

I. Education

Year Degree Major/Minor Institution

2000 Ph.D. Reading Education/ University of North TexasLibrary Science

Dissertation:  A Study of Vocabulary Instruction with Fourth Grade Students Participating in an Individualized Reading Program. Denton, Texas. UNT Digital Library. http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2508/.

1994 M. Ed. Reading Specialist Texas A&M University1992 B. S. Interdisciplinary Studies Texas A&M University

II. Professional Experience

Begin/End Year Place of Employment Rank/Job Title

2013-present University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Associate ProfessorCoordinator for Reading

Education

2007-2013 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Assistant Professor

Summer 2007 Round Rock Independent Curriculum WriterSchool District Middle School Reading

2006-2007 CD Fulkes Middle School Reading TeacherRound Rock, Texas Grades 6, 7, and 8

2004-2007 LeTourneau University Adjunct ProfessorPACT and TEACH ProgramLongview, Texas

2005-2006 LeTourneau University Curriculum WriterPACT and TEACH Program

Longview, Texas

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Spring 2006 Canton Independent School District TAKS TeacherCanton, Texas Grades 3, 4, and 5

Fall 2002 University of North Texas Adjunct ProfessorCollege of EducationDenton, Texas

Summer 1998 University of North Texas Adjunct ProfessorCollege of EducationDenton, Texas

1998-2001 Academics Plus Diagnostician and Teacher McKinney, Texas Grades K-12

1997-1998 Burks Elementary School Teacher, grade 4McKinney, Texas

1995-1997 Irving Independent School District World of Difference Staff Development Trainer

1994-1997 Lee Britain Elementary School Teacher, grade 4Irving, Texas

1992-1994 John C. Webb Elementary School Teacher, grade 4Navasota, Texas

III. Honors

Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2014Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Honorary Member 2013

IV. Professional Involvement and Service

A. Professional Memberships

2015-Present Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER)2014-Present Teach to Lead Initiative 2013-Present Technology in Literacy Education (TILE, Special Interest Group)2013-Present Texas Women of Higher Education (TWHE)2011-Present SIG, Specialized Reading Professionals 2011-Present Texas Association of Literacy Educators (TALE)2011-Present Texas Council of Teachers of Language Arts 2010-Present Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading (OTER, Special

Interest Group)2010-Present Literacy Research Association (LRA)

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2008-2013 International Dyslexia Association (IDA)2007-Present International Reading Association (IRA)2007-Present Association for Teacher Educators (ATE)2007-Present Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE)2007-Present Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG)2007-Present Reading, Language Arts Teacher Educators (ReLate)2007-2010 Texas State Reading Association (TSRA)2007-2010 Central Texas Reading Council (CTRC)2007-2010 Higher Education Collaborative (HEC)2007-2009 Phi Delta Kappan 2007-2010 Texas Association of Reading Professors

B. Professional Service

Association of Literacy Educators and ResearchersReviewer, Association of Literacy Educators and Researcher Yearbook, 2017Reviewer, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Conference, 2016Member, Teacher Education Division Member, Publications Committee

International Literacy Association (formerly the International Reading Association)Member, Special Interest Group, Organization of Teacher Education in Reading Member, Special Interest Group, Specialized Literacy ProfessionalsMember, Special Interest Group, Technology in Literacy Education

Literacy Research AssociationReviewer, Literacy Research Association Annual Conference, Area 1 and 10, Spring

2016Reviewer, Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, 2015Reviewer, Literacy Research Association Annual Conference, Area 3 and 10, Spring

2015Reviewer, Literacy Research Association Annual Conference, Area 1, 3, 10, Spring 2014Session Chair, Examining Reflexive Practice and Social Justice in Teacher Education,

Literacy Research Association Annual Conference, Fall 2013.Reviewer, Literacy Research Association Annual Conference, Areas 1, 3, 9, and 10,

Spring 2013.Reviewer, Literacy Research Association Yearbook, Spring 2013.Reviewer, Literacy Research Association's National Conference, Literacy Instruction and

Literacy Learning Sections, Spring 2011.

Texas Association of Literacy EducationManaging Editor, Texas Association of Literacy Education Yearbook, 2017Reviewer, Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 2016 to presentManaging Editor, Literacy Summit Yearbook, 2016Associate Editor, Texas Association of Literacy Education Yearbook, 2015Member, TALE Distinguished Service Award Committee, 2014-2015Member, Conference Planning Committee, 2014-2015Editor, Texas Association of Literacy Education Yearbook, 2014

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Editor, TALE Newsletter, Spring 2013 - 2015Reviewer, TALE Conference Proposals, Spring 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2016

Association of Teacher EducatorsReviewer, ATE National Conference Proposals, Summer 2014Reviewer, ATE National Conference Proposals, Summer 2012

Texas Association of Teacher EducatorsReviewer, CSOTTE Conference Proposals, Summer 2011-2015Reviewer, TxATE Conference Proposals, Spring 2016-2017Secretary, TxATE Board, 2009 – 2015

College and Career Readiness InitiativeSession Presider, Enhancing Pedagogical Reasoning through Technology, May 2013Disciplinary Literacy Task Force, Spring 2012-Fall 2013Member, Secondary ELA Representative for UMHB, 2010-2013

University of Mary Hardin-BaylorChair, College of Education Mini-Conference Planning CommitteeMember, Student Development Committee, 2016-presentCo-Chair, Educational Technology Committee, 2015 -2016Competency-Based Education Council, Spring 2015-2016Architectural Design Committee for Competency-Based Education, Spring 2015-2016Competency-Based Education Committee, Spring 2015-2016Crusader Advising Council (CAC), Fall 2014-2015Member, Alternative Modes of Delivery Committee (AMD), Spring 2014Member, Department of Education Search Committee, Fall 2013-Spring 2014Guest Panelist, UMHB Central Texas Book Club Event, November 14, 2013Member, Educational Technology Committee, 2013-2016Coordinator, Summer Camp, UMHB, Learning Through Technology, Summer 2013Judge, Library Infographic Contest, Spring 2013Member, English Department Search Committee, Spring 2013Workshop Coordinator, Project Based Learning, South Belton Middle School

Collaborative Project, Summer 2012Co-Sponsor, Scholar’s Day Presentation, Stacy Eaton, Spring 2012.Chair, Professional Growth and Recognition Committee, 2011-2013Member, BA/BS Adhoc Committee, Spring 2010Member, Department of Education Search Committee, Spring 2010Member, Professional Growth and Recognition Committee, 2009-2013Academic Advisor, 4-8 Education Majors, 2008-present

Guest ReviewerReviewer for International Publisher of Information Science and Technology ResearchEditorial Advisory Board for the Research Insights, IGI GlobalPeer Review Board Member, Reading Horizons, 2014-presentReviewer, The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology (3rd Ed.), 2013Reviewer, The Teacher Educator, 2013-presentPeer Review Board Member, Journal of Reading Education, 2012-present

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Peer Review Board Member, English in Texas, 2011 – presentPeer Review Board Member, State of Reading, 2009-2011

Alpha Chi National Honor SocietyConvention Judge and Presider, Alpha Chi National Convention, Louisville, KY, Spring 2017President Region One, 2016-presentVice President, Region One, 2014-presentScholarship Committee, Alpha Chi National Convention, St. Louis, MO, Spring 2014Convention Judge, Alpha Chi National Convention, Spring 2013-2014.Convention Judge and Presider, Alpha Chi Super-Regional Conference, Baltimore,

Spring 2012Scholarship Committee, Alpha Chi Super-Regional Conference, Baltimore, Spring 2012Convention Presider, Alpha Chi National Convention, San Diego, Spring 2011.Sponsor, 2009-present

C. Dissertation Supervision

Committee Member

Oser, K. (2017). Faculty Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Alternative Delivery Methods

Vasek, M. (2017). Twitter's Potential Impact on Teacher Professional Development: Exploring How Communities of Practice Dimensions are Reflected in an Online Educational Twitter Chat

Heltenberg, M. (2016). A Comparison of Teachers’ Years of Experience and STaR Chart Performance

Cox, M. (2013). Dyslexia Interventions and Student Achievement on the Reading Assessment – Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills

Funk, B. (2013). Exploring the Experiences of Campus Leaders Helping Teachers Embrace Technology

Kunders, T. (2012). An Analysis of the Effects in Departmentalized Classrooms on Student Academic Achievement and Student Behavior

Colvin, L (2011). Voices from the Classroom: Exploring the Potential Need for University Preparation Programs for Cooperating Teachers

Bledsoe, C. (2010). Journal Writing and Math Anxiety: A Quasi-experimental Study with Students in Grade 5

D. Credentials

Trainer – Texas Primary Reading Inventory/State Literacy Assessment Professional Reading Specialist—Lifetime Certificate (grades PK-12)Provisional Elementary—Lifetime Certificate (grades 1-8)

V. Scholarship

A. Publications

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Refereed Book/Yearbook Chapters

Pilgrim, J, & Ward, A. K. (2017). Addressing diversity through the UDL lens. In Orlieb, E., & Cheek, E. (Eds.), Addressing Diversity in Literacy Instruction. Literacy Research, Practice and Evaluation, Volume 8, 1–2 (pp. 231-252). UK: Emerald Publishing Limited. ISSN: 2048-0458/doi:10.1108/S2048-045820170000008011

Pilgrim, J, & Ward, A.K. (2017). Universal design for learning: A framework for supporting effective literacy instruction. In C.M. Curran & A.J. Petersen (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Classroom Diversity and Inclusive Education Practice (pp. 282-310). New York: IGI Global.

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (2016). Research to practice: Web literacy strategies for teachers and students. In R. Johnson, S. Vasinda, & S. Szabo (Eds.), Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Yearbook, Volume 38: Making a Difference in Our Communities (pp. 71-83). US: The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.

Lopez, M., & Pilgrim, J. (2016). Text complexity: A study of STAAR readability. In E. Martinez, J. Pilgrim, D. Kern, E. Orlieb, L. Sharp, & W. Verlaan (Eds.). Literacy Summit Yearbook, vol. 2: A Combined Yearbook of Specialized Literacy Professionals and Texas Association of Literacy Education (pp. 87-93). TX: The Specialized Literacy Professionals and Texas Association for Literacy Education.

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (2015). Challenge-based learning using iPad technology in the middle school. In H. An, S. Alon & D. Fuentes (Eds.), Tablets in K-12 Education: Integrated Experiences and Implications (pp. 238-261). New York: IGI Global.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (2015). The role of technology in the transformation of twenty-first century literacy skills. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third edition (pp. 4805-4813). New York: IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch472

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (2013). Teaching literacy with technology through instructional models. In J. Whittingham, S. Huffman, W. Rickman, & C. Wiedmaier (Eds.), Technological Tools for the Literacy Classroom (pp. 243-262). New York: IGI Global.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (2013). The application of Web 2.0 tools in literacy education. In J. Whittingham, S. Huffman, W. Rickman, & C. Wiedmaier (Eds.), Technological Tools for the Literacy Classroom (pp. 27-45). New York: IGI Global.

Pilgrim, J., & Trotti, J. (2012). Graphic novels in today’s elementary classroom. In J. Cassidy, S. Grote-Garcia, E. Martinez, & R. Garcia (Eds.), What’s Hot in Literacy 2012 Yearbook (pp. 35-39). TX: The Specialized Literacy Professionals and Texas Association for Literacy Education.

Refereed Articles

Johnson, M., Bledsoe, C., Pilgrim, J., Lowery-Moore, H. (under review). Twitter: A tool for communities of practice.

Wash, L., & Pilgrim, J. (in press). A comparison of standards for teachers of English language learners. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education.

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Heltenberg, M., Bledsoe, C., Lowery-Moore, H., & Pilgrim, J. (2016). A comparison of teachers’ years of experience and STaR chart performance. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education, 6, 1-21.

Pilgrim, J. M., & Pilgrim, J. (2016). The use of virtual reality tools in the reading- language arts classroom. Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 4(2), 90-97.

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (2016). Creating “spaces” for professional development: Education organizations’ use of facebook. The Journal of Social Media in Society, 5(1), 89-110.

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (2015). Web literacy and technology integration: Moving beyond TPACK with student-centered instruction. Journal of Literacy and Technology, 16(2) 121-153. Retrieved from http://www.literacyandtechnology.org/uploads/1/3/6/8/136889/jlt_v16_2_pilgrim_martinez.pdf

Pilgrim, J. (2015). Hitting the right “note”: Using music to promote fluency skills for dyslexic students. English in Texas, 45(1), 15-20.

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (2015). Literacy terminology and technology integration for 21st century teaching: A survey of educators. Journal of Reading Education, 40(3), 9-16.

Pilgrim, J. (2014). Understanding dyslexia through the eyes of Hank Zipzer. Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 2(2), 98-105.

Pilgrim, J., Vasinda, S., Leavell, J., & Hollier, D.R. (2014). Case studies of one-to-one iPad initiatives in teacher preparation programs. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education, 4(1), 19-42.

Pilgrim, J., & Berry, J. (2014). Technology integration with teacher candidates in a summer camp setting. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 30(4), 131-138. DOI: 10.1080/21532974.2014.927213

Pilgrim, J. (2013). Literacy Issues: Valuing literacy research. Journal of Reading Education, 39(1), 32-33.

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (2013). Defining literacy in the 21st century: A guide to terminology and skills. Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 1(1), 60-69.

Pilgrim, J., & Zipperlen, M. (2013). An investigation of technology integration in teacher preparation programs. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education, 3(1), 22-35.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (2012). An investigation of technology in the classroom and its impact on literacy education. English in Texas, 42(2), 45-49.

Ward, A.K., Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (2012). Challenge based learning in the classroom. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education, 2(1), 110-121.

Pilgrim, J., Bledsoe, C., & Reily, S. (2012). New technologies in the classroom. The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin: International Journal for ProfessionalEducators, 78(4),16-22.

Colvin, L., Pilgrim, J., Rose, R., & Berry, J. (2011). Voices from the classroom: Exploring the potential need for university preparation programs for cooperating teachers. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education, 1(1), 77-88.

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (2011). Teacher preparation programs and first year teachers. The Texas Forum of Teacher Education, 1(1), 17-30.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (2011). Learning through Facebook: A potential tool for educators. The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin: International Journal for Professional Educators, 78 (1), 38-42.

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Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (2011). Facebook as a new literacy tool for educators. English in Texas, 41(1), 65-69.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (2011). Engaging preservice teachers in learning through social networking. The Journal of Literacy and Technology, 12 (1), 2-25.

Pilgrim, J. (2009). Mr. Faulker and the struggling reader. State of Reading 12 (1), p. 5-8. Pilgrim, J. (1999). Reading aloud for pleasure: responses to fiction and nonfiction.

English in Texas, 29 (1).

Non-Refereed Articles

Pilgrim, J. (2015). Featured technology tool: Vocaroo. Summer 2015 Newsletter for the Texas Assocition of Litearcy Education, Vol. 5, No. 1. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (2014, April). Literacy terminology: Which buzz words do we use? Spring 2014 Newsletter for the Texas Association of Literacy Education, Vol. 3, No. 3. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Bledsoe, C., Pilgrim, J., & Eaton, S. (Winter, 2012). Apps for the math class. Link: Linking Mathematics Teacher Educators Across Texas. Official Newsletter of Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators of Texas. 2 (1), 5. Retrieved from http://amte-tx.org/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/amte-txwinter2012edition.pdf

Pilgrim, J. (2011). Working with dyslexic readers. Alpha Chi Recorder: Alumni Issue (54) 2, 34. Retrieved from https://www.alphachihonor.org/tasks/sites/default/assets/file/flipbook/2011FallRecorder/index.html

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (February/March 2011). Preservice and inservice teachers find IRA via Facebook. Reading Today, 28 (4), 28.

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (Jan. 2011). Facebook: Friends for professional development. AMTE-TX Official Newsletter of Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators of Texas.  1 (2). Retreived from http://www.amte-tx.org/id6.html

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (Fall, 2010). Friends, Facebook, and NCTM.  Texas Mathematics Teacher, LVII (2), 37.

Invited Author

Pilgrim, J. (2017, March). Dyslexia 101: The basics of dyslexia. Retrieved from http://blog.umhb.edu

Pilgrim, J. (2015, April). Search tips for students and educators [UMHB blog]. Retrieved from http://umhb.us/bl068

Pilgrim, J. (2014, February 15). Top ten apps for college students [UMHB blog]. Retrieved from http://blog.umhb.edu/

Cullinan, B.E., & Kunzel B., Eds. (2005). The Continuum Encyclopedia of Young Adult Literature. New York: Continuum. Authored 16 biographical essays.

Cullinan, B.E., & Person, D.G., Eds. (2001). The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature. New York: Continuum. Authored 80 biographical essays.

Edited Yearbooks

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Pilgrim, J., Sharp, L., & Hendrix, E. (in press). The Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook, vol. 4.

Martinez, E., Pilgrim, J., Kern, D., Orlieb, E., Sharp, L., & Verlaan, W. (Eds.) (2016). Literacy Summit Yearbook, vol. 2: A Combined Yearbook of Specialized Literacy Professionals and Texas Association of Literacy Education. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/uploads/4/4/9/0/44902393/2016_literacy_summit_yearbook.pdf

Martinez, E., Pilgrim, J., & Sharp, L. (Eds.) (2015). The Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook, vol. 3. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/uploads/8/6/6/5/8665759/2014_yearbook-_published.pdf

Martinez, E., Sharp, L., Pilgrim, J., & Durham, P. (Eds.) (2014, August). The Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook, vol. 2. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/uploads/8/6/6/5/8665759/2014_yearbook-_published.pdf

Edited Newsletters

Pilgrim, J. (Ed.). (2015, April). Spring 2015 Newsletter for the Texas Association of Literacy Education, Vol. 4, No. 3. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Pilgrim, J. (Ed.). (2014, November). Fall 2014 Newsletter for the Texas Association of Literacy Education, Vol. 4, No. 2. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Pilgrim, J. (Ed.). (2014, July). Summer 2014 Newsletter for the Texas Association of Literacy Education, Vol. 4, No. 1. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Pilgrim, J. (Ed.). (2014, April). Spring 2014 Newsletter for the Texas Association of Literacy Education, Vol. 3, No. 3. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Pilgrim, J. (Ed.). (2013, November). Fall 2013 Newsletter for the Texas Association of Literacy Education, Vol. 3, No. 2. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Pilgrim, J. (Ed.). (2013, August). Summer 2013 Newsletter for the Texas Association of Literacy Education, Vol. 3, No. 1. Retrieved from http://www.texasreaders.org/newsletters.html

Curriculum/Teacher Materials

Pilgrim, J., (2015). READ 6301, Problems and Issues in Reading, 3 hour online graduate course, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Pilgrim, J., & Hougen, M. (2012). Universal reading strategies. Module 7, Handout 7H, Texas College and Career Readiness Initiative. The University of Texas at Austin: Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. Retrieved from http://www.txfacultycollaboratives.org/ccri-course/module-7#reading-resources

Hougen, M., & Pilgrim, J. (2012). Overview of cross disciplinary strategies to address college and career readiness standards. Online Module 2, Texas College and Career Readiness Initiative. The University of Texas at Austin: Meadows Center

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for Preventing Educational Risk. Retrieved from http://www.txfacultycollaboratives.org/english-language-arts/resources/resources/all-resources/38-instructional-modules

Pilgrim, J. (2004). READ 3003, The Teaching of Reading. Curriculum, Student and Instructor Guide, 3 hour PACT Course Module, LeTourneau University.

B. Presentations

Research Conference Presentations

Pilgrim, J., Bledsoe, C., Vasinda, S., & Martinez, E. (December 2017). Concepts of web-based print and media. Research Paper Presentation. Literacy Research Association, Tampa, Florida.

Pilgrim, J., Bledsoe, C., Vasinda, S., & Martinez, E. (November 2017). Concepts of web-based print and media. Paper Session, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Pilgrim, J., Bledsoe, C., Vasinda, S., & Martinez, E. (August 2017). Concepts of web-based print and media. Research Paper Presentation. Association of Teacher Educators, Pittsburg, PA.

Pilgrim, J., & Vasinda, S. (November 2016). An analysis of features of websites for children. Paper Session, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.

McLaughlin, L., & Pilgrim, J. (Feb. 13, 2016). Breaking new ground with digital book clubs. Session Presentation, Texas Association of Literacy Educators (TALE), San Antonio, Texas.

Lopez, M., & Pilgrim, J. (Feb. 13, 2016). A study of STAAR readability in elementary school and an intervention method to overcome the grade level gap, Session Presentation, Texas Association of Literacy Educators (TALE), San Antonio, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (June 2, 2015). The use of social media for teacher professional development. Roundtable Session, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), St. Mary’s University, Austin, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (February 2015). Literacy terminology: Which buzz words do Texas teachers use? Regular/Workshop Session, Texas Association of Literacy Educators (TALE), Sam Houston University at the Woodlands, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (December 3, 2014). Examining literacy spaces: Elementary and secondary teachers’ concepts of 21st century classroom literacy skills. Paper Session, Literacy Research Association (LRA), Marco Island, Florida.

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Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (October 20, 2014). Implementing web literacy activities in the classroom: A summary of focus group responses. Paper Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Austin, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (August 4, 2014). A study of elementary and secondary teachers’ concepts of 21st century literacy skills. Paper Presentation. Association of Teacher Educators, Niagara Falls, New York.

Pilgrim, J., Martinez, E., & Lumley, D. (June 7, 2014). 21st century literacy skills:  What does this mean to (and for) teachers? Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators, Austin, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (May 10, 2014). Technology integration and literacy education in a one-to-one iPad initiative with preservice teachers. Session Presentation, International Reading Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pilgrim, J. (December 4, 2013). A study of technology integration and literacy education in a one-to-one iPad initiative with preservice teachers. Roundtable Presentation, Literacy Research Association Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Zipperlen, M. (June 8, 2013). An investigation of technology integration in teacher preparation programs. Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), Austin, Texas

Pilgrim, J., & Trotti, J. (April 24, 2013). A study of graphic novels and student book preferences. Roundtable Presentation, Organization of Teacher Education in Reading (OTER), International Reading Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Bledsoe, C., Pilgrim, J., & Ward, K. (November 12, 2012). Investigating challenge-based learning using iPad technology in the middle school. Research Presentation, Center for Research, Evaluation, & Advancement of Teacher Education (CREATE), San Antonio, Texas.

Bledsoe, C., Pilgrim, J., Ward, K., & Eaton, S. (June 9, 2012). Investigating challenge-based learning using iPad technology in the middle school. Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), Austin, Texas.

Trotti, J., & Pilgrim, J. (June 9, 2012). Exploring reasons students choose graphic novels. Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), Austin, Texas.

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (February 14, 2012). Utilizing the Texas principal survey to examine self-perceptions of first year teachers. Paper Presentation, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), San Antonio, Texas.

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (October 12, 2011). First year teachers’ perceptions of program preparedness, Paper Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Corpus Christi, Texas.

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Pilgrim, J., & Trotti, J. (June 4, 2011). Investigating the appeal and use of graphic novels. Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), Austin, Texas.

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (June 4, 2011). First year teachers. Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), Austin, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (October 16, 2010). Depictions of dyslexic characters in children’s literature, Paper Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Houston, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (June 5, 2010). Using “social surfing” to expose pre-service teachers to resources and issues in education. Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), Austin, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (February 17, 2010). Using “social surfing” to expose pre-service teachers to resources and issues in education. Paper Presentation, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Chicago, Illinois.

Pilgrim, J. L. (December 1998). Reading aloud for pleasure: Responses to fiction and nonfiction. Roundtable presentation, National Reading Conference, Austin, Texas.

Practitioner Presentations

Pilgrim, J., & Pilgrim, J. M. (August 17, 2017). The use of virtual reality tools in the classroom. K-12 Presentation. Academy I.S.D.

Bledsoe, C., Pilgrim, J., & Johnson, M. (August 2017). Teaching and learning through twitter chats. Roundtable Presentation. Association of Teacher Educators, Pittsburg, PA.

Pilgrim, J. (March 31, 2017). Shedding a light on dyslexia. Session Presentation. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Education Mini-Conference, Belton, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Pilgrim, J. M. (March 31, 2017). The use of virtual reality tools in the reading, language arts classroom. Session Presentation. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Education Mini-Conference, Belton, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Ward, A. K. (Feb. 2017). Universal design for learning: Scaffolding literacy instruction for all students. Session Presentation, Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), Corpus Christi, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Ward, A. K. (Oct. 16-17). Universal design for learning: Impacting the system through literacy scaffolding. Paper Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), San Marcos, Texas.

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Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (Feb. 12-13, 2016). SEARCH: Web literacy tips and tools. Session Presentation, Texas Association of Literacy Educators (TALE), San Antonio, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Martinez, E. (November 6, 2015). Web literacy for educators. Session Presentation, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Costa Mesa, California.

Berry, J., Pilgrim, J., & Trotti, J. (May 12, 2015). Authentic assessment. Training module presented for the Competency-Based Education Council, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Berry, J., Pilgrim, J., & Trotti, J. (April 2015). Competency anchors. Training module presented for the Competency-Based Education Council, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Bledsoe, C., Pilgrim, J., & Lamb, Randy (October 22, 2013). Interpreting Student Data – A Teacher Preparation/School District Collaboration/Data Analysis. Paper Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), San Antonio, Texas

Pilgrim, J., & Berry, J. (October 21, 2013). Technology integration with teacher candidates in a summer camp setting, Paper Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), San Antonio, Texas

Pilgrim, J., & Cox, M. (October 12, 2013). Dyslexia education in teacher preparation programs. Regular Session, Texas Association for Literacy Education Conference, Texas State University, Round Rock, Texas.

Frederick, G., & Pilgrim, J. (November 2, 2012). Using Web 2.0 for student learning. Center for Effectiveness in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Presentation, UMHB, Belton, Texas

Hougen, M., & Pilgrim, J. (October 27, 2012). Preparing students for the challenges of ‘close’ reading in college. Standard Presentation, International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.

Ward, K., Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (October 22, 2012). Challenge-based learning with preservice teachers. Paper Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Austin, Texas

Pilgrim, J., Trotti, J., & Bledsoe, C. (October 16, 2012). Exploring technology in the classroom: Instructional uses of iPads and iPods. Teachers for the Advancement and Improvement of Reading (TAIR) Workshop Presentation, Baylor University, Waco, Texas

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Pilgrim, J., Trotti, J., & Allemand, C. (April 30, 2012). Instructional applications for graphic novels in today’s classroom. Workshop Presentation. International Reading Association (IRA) Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

Pilgrim, J., & Trotti, J. (February 13, 2012). Investigating the appeal and use of graphic novels. Roundtable presentation, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), San Antonio, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., Trotti, J., & Allemand, C. (February 3, 2012). Investigating the appeal and use of graphic novels in the elementary schools. Paper Presentation, Literacy Summit, San Antonio, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Trotti, J. (October 12, 2011). Investigating the appeal of graphic novels. Roundtable Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Corpus Christi, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (November 10, 2010). Shedding a light on dyslexia. Faculty Presentation, Sparta Elementary, Belton, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Searfoss, R. (June 5, 2010). Recognizing and documenting Texas competencies in a field observation setting. Roundtable Presentation, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE), Austin, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (February 5, 2010). Shedding a light on dyslexia. Association of Teachers and Professional Educators (ATPE), UMHB, Belton, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Bledsoe, C. (October 20, 2009). Using social networking to expose pre-service teachers to resources and issues in education. Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), San Antonio, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (February 17, 2009). Utilizing partnerships and case studies to enhance understanding of RTI. Roundtable Presentation, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Dallas, Texas.

Berry, J., Owens, C., Pilgrim, J., & Woodall, S. (January 2009). Teaching in Today’s Times. Department of Education Presentation, Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, UMHB, Belton, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Woodall, S. (November 21, 2008). Using classroom technology to support the five components of reading instruction. Workshop Presentation, Teachers for the Advancement and Improvement of Reading (TAIR), Waco, Texas.

Pilgrim, J., & Allemand, C. (November 14, 2008). Reading camp: Applying RTI in a pre-service setting. Workshop Presentation, Texas State Reading Association (TSRA), Austin, Texas.

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Pilgrim, J. (October 19, 2008). Utilizing partnerships and case studies to enhance understanding of RTI. Roundtable Presentation, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Austin, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (July 28, 2008 and August 20, 2008). Balanced literacy: A vehicle for instruction. Workshop Facilitator, Manor I.S.D., Manor, Texas.

Allemand, C., & Pilgrim, J. (November 2, 2007). Fantasy in children’s literature, Workshop Facilitators, UMHB Alumni Education Workshop, Belton, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. (Spring 2007). Reading strategies in the content areas: Embedded staff development for math and science teachers. CD Fulkes Middle School, Round Rock, Texas.

Pilgrim, J. L. (Fall 1997). Reading workshop. The Fall Forum, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas.

C. Awards/Grants

Submitted

Funded

Pilgrim, J. (2017). Concepts of online print: Examining elementary students’ knowledge and performance related to the conventions of web-based print and media. Graduate Faculty Research Grant. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. $4858

Pilgrim, J. (2015). Web literacy checklist: A training module for teachers. Summer Research Grant. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. $5000

Pilgrim, J. (2014). An investigation of elementary and secondary teachers’ concepts of new literacy terminology and skills. Graduate Faculty Research Grant. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. $7800

Pilgrim, J. (2013). Developing the role of technology in literacy education. Faculty Development Grant. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. $6835.19

Pilgrim, J., Bledsoe, C., & Ward, K. (2012). Challenge-based learning using iPad technology in the middle school. Graduate Faculty Research Grant. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. $7797

Bledsoe, C., Pilgrim, J., & Ward, K. (2011). Investigating challenge-based learning using iPad technology in the middle school. Center for Research, Evaluation & Advancement of Teacher Education (CREATE). $3000

Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (2011). Teacher preparation programs and first year teachers. Summer Faculty Research Grant. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. $10,000

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Bledsoe, C., & Pilgrim, J. (2011). Teacher preparation programs and first year teachers. Graduate Faculty Research Grant. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. $5460.

Pilgrim, J. (2007). Creating spaces. Service Learning Grant. Round Rock I.S.D. $700

Pilgrim, J. (1996-1997). Reading workshop. Irving Foundation Teacher Grant, $250

VI. Instructional Activities

Undergraduate Courses taught at the University of Mary Hardin-BaylorREAD 3624 Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary SchoolsREAD 3307 Children’s Literature and the Writing ProcessREAD 3326 Disciplinary Literacy

Graduate Courses taught at the University of Mary Hardin-BaylorREAD 6301 Problems and Issues in ReadingREAD 5355 Advanced Disciplinary LiteracyEDUC 6353 Professional Teaching MethodologyREAD 6354 Clinical Practice/Reading Education

Courses taught at LeTourneau UniversityEDUC 3113 Family and School for Early ChildhoodREAD 3003 Teaching of ReadingREAD 3123 Integrated Language SkillsREAD 4313 Reading and Testing in the Content AreasREAD 2003 Introduction to Language and Literacy

Courses taught at the University of North TexasEDRE 4820 Teaching of Reading and Writing 4 – 8EDRE 4850 Assessment of Reading EDRE 4830 Content Area Reading

VII. Professional Development and Conferences

2017 Literacy Research Association (LRA), November 29-December 2, Tampa, FL 2017 Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), November 2-5, St.

Petersburg, FL2017 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference (ATE), August 5-8,

Pittsburg, PA2017 Alpha Chi Honor Society National Convention, April 6-8, Louisville, KY2017 Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), February 10-11, 2017, Corpus

Christi, TX2016 Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), November 3-6,

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina2016 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE),

October 16-18, San Antonio, TX

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2016 Alpha Chi Honor Society National Convention, April 7-9, Alexandria, VA2016 Literacy Summit, February 12-13, San Antonio, Texas.2015 Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), November 4-7,

Costa Mesa, California2015 TPRI Trainer of Trainers (TOT), June 15-16, University of Houston, Texas2015 Texas Association of Teacher Educator Conference (TxATE), June 2, Austin,

Texas2015 Alpha Chi Honor Society National Convention, March 19-21, Chicago, IL2015 Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), February 21, 2015, Woodlands,

TX2014 Literacy Research Association Annual Conference (LRA), December 2-6, 2014,

San Marco Island, Florida2014 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE),

October 19-21, San Antonio, TX2014 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference (ATE), August 1-5,

Niagara Falls, NY2014 Texas Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference (TxATE), June 7,

Austin, TX2014 International Reading Association Annual Conference, May 9-12, New Orleans,

LA2014 Alpha Chi Honor Society National Convention, March 27-29, St. Louis, MO2014 Alan November Web Literacy Training, February 1, Incarnate Word High School,

San Antonio, TX2013 Centroplex P-20 Council College and Career Readiness Standards Conference,

November 8, 2013, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX2013 Literacy Research Association Annual Conference (LRA), December 5-7, 2013,

Dallas, TX2013 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE),

October 20-22, San Antonio, TX2013 Texas Association of Literacy Education Conference (TALE), October 12, 2013,

Round Rock, TX2013 Building Learning Communities (BLC) Annual Education Conference, November

Learning, July 24-26, 2013, Boston, MA2013 Texas Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, June 9, Austin, TX2013 College and Career Readiness Initiative Faculty Collaborative Culminating

Conference, May 16-17, Houston, TX2013 P-20 Leadership Seminar, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas2013 International Reading Association Annual Conference, April 20-24, San Antonio,

Texas2013 Alpha Chi Honor Society National Convention, April 4-6, Nashville, TN2013 Preparing Teachers for Student with Dyslexia, February 20, Scottish Rite

Hospital for Children, Dallas, Texas2012 Center for Research, Evaluation & Advancement of Teacher Education

(CREATE), San Antonio, Texas, November 122012 International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference, October 24-27,

Baltimore, Maryland2012 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, October 21-23,

Austin, TX

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2012 Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, October 16, Baylor University, Waco, TX

2012 Project Based Learning Workshop (Facilitator), June 27-29, New Tech High School, Belton, TX

2012 Texas Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, June 9, Austin, TX2012 Seminar on Academic Leadership in Baptist Universities, May13-May 17,

Baylor University, Waco, TX2012 Disciplinary Literacy Workshop, May 10-11, Austin, TX2012 International Reading Association Annual Conference, April 29-May 2,

Chicago, IL2012 Alpha Chi Honor Society Super-Regional Convention, March 22-March 24,

Baltimore, MD2012 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, February 12-14,

San Antonio, TX2012 Literacy Summit, February 3-4, San Antonio, TX2012 Disciplinary Literacy Workshop, January 11-13, Austin, TX2011 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, October 23-25,

Corpus Christi, TX2011 College & Career Readiness Initiative: English Language Arts 8-12, Sept.

15-16, Austin, TX 2011 iPad Training, UMHB COE training, August 19, Belton, TX2011 Texas Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, June 3- 4, Austin,

TX2011 QSR NVivo Basics and NVivo Advanced, May 9-10, Austin, TX 2011 Dell Duo Presentation, April 21, UMHB CELT Lab2011 Alpha Chi Honor Society National Convention, March 31-April 3, San Diego, CA 2011 Dallas Branch International Dyslexia Association, February 11, Dallas, TX2010 National Reading Conference/Literacy Research Association, December 3, Fort

Worth, TX2010 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, October 12-14,

Houston, TX2010 College & Career Readiness Initiative: English Language Arts 8-12, Sept.

16-17, Houston, TX2010 Texas Primary Reading Inventory, Trainer of Trainers, August 10-11, El

Paso, TX2010 Texas Association of Teacher Educators, June 4-5, Austin, TX2010 Higher Education Collaborative, Foundations of Reading Instruction, May 21,

Seguin, TX2010 College & Career Readiness Initiative: English Language Arts Faculty

Collaborative, May18-19, Dallas, TX2010 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, February,

Chicago, IL2010 College & Career Readiness Initiative: English Language Arts Faculty

Collaborative, Feb. 4-5, Austin, TX2009 Higher Education Collaborative: Back to Basics, Nov. 4-5, Austin, TX2009 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, October, San

Antonio, TX2009 Texas Association of Teacher Educators, June, Austin, TX

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2009 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, February, Dallas, TX2008 Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, November 21, 2008, Waco,

TX2008 Texas State Reading Association, November, Austin, TX2008 MSLE: Multi-sensory Learning Education Workshop, Southern Methodist

University Learning Therapy Program, November 6-7, 2008, Dallas, TX2008 Higher Education Collaborative: Fall Seminar on Reading Comprehension, Oct.

16-17, Austin, TX2008 Texas Association of Teacher Educators, June, Austin, TX2008 Higher Education Collaborative: 5th Annual Research in Reading Seminar, May

20-21, Austin, TX2007 Higher Education Collaborative: Orientation Seminar, Nov. 15-16, Austin, TX2007 Texas State Reading Association (TSRA) Annual Conference, Nov. 9-11, El

Paso, TX2007 Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, October 28-30,

El Paso, TX