Teacher educator, daydream believer, and a homecoming queen!
Hi, I'm Barbara!
I support teachers in discovering the dynamic resources that are available for teaching and learning through multimodal literacies. I provide a range of professional development offerings as outlined from past presentations here. I absolutely love the look of words and literacies for learning! Let's talk!
I'm an Associate Professor of Middle and Secondary Education at Asbury University in central Kentucky. Prior to becoming a teacher educator, I enjoyed more than a decade teaching English and beginning French at the middle school level. Sixth grade will always be my home away from home!
I recently completed my doctorate in Literacy, Culture, & Language Education with a minor in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University. My research interests explore the intersections between multimodal literacies and technology as powerful pedagogical resources for developing teachers.
My husband and I are the proud parents of three amazing, creative young adults. We currently live in the bluegrass state with two very spunky golden doodles and about a dozen chickens, but you won't find me in the coop;)!
professional development options for your team, school, or district!
Recent Speaking Engagements
[AMLE} Association of Middle Level Educators, [KRA} Kentucky Reading Association, [KYSTE] Kentucky Society for Technology in Education, [SRATE} Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators, [AILACTE] Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education
Teaching Experience
Asbury University
Associate Professor of
Middle & Secondary Education
Jessamine County Schools
English Language Arts (6th grade)
French (6th-8th grades)
Lexington Christian Academy
French (9th-12th grades)
Franklin County Schools
French (6th-8th grades)
Education
Indiana University
Ed.D. in Literacy, Culture, and
Language Education
Dissertation: Cultivating a Multimodal Literacies Pedagogy with Pre-Service Teachers
Asbury University
M.A. in Literacy
Certified Reading Specialist
University of the Cumberlands
M.A.Ed. Teacher Leadership
Asbury University
B.A. Secondary Education
English & French