CURRICULUM VITAE Lori Friesen Academic Background 2012 Ph.D. University of, Elementary Education, Language and Literacy 2005 Educational Leadership Development Course, Lethbridge School District #51 2003 M.Ed. University of Lethbridge, Elementary Education, Major: Teacher Development 1997 Certificate of English Language Training for Adults (CELTA), Language Studies Canada, Toronto 1996 B.Ed. University of Lethbridge 1996 B.A. University of Lethbridge Professional Experience 2007 2010 Research Assistant, Elementary Education, University of 2006 2007 Secondment, Faculty of Education, University of Lethbridge 1999 2006 Teacher, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School, Lethbridge, 1998 1999 English as a Second Language Instructor, Sophia Zemi Language School, Fukuyama, Japan 1996 1997 Private English as a Second Language Teacher, Golden Lady Trading Company, Hong Kong, Italy, and Germany 1994 1996 English as a Second Language Instructional Assistant, Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, 1993 1994 English Teacher, Garmen English Kindergarten, Tin Hau, Hong Kong Courses Taught at the University of Lethbridge 2006 (Fall) EDUC 2500 Orientation to Teaching (39 instructional hours, Sept-Dec) EDUC 3505 Teaching Seminar (24 instructional hours, Sept-Nov 8) EDUC 3505 Teaching Seminar (24 instructional hours, Sept-Nov 8) EDUC 3500 Supervision of 12 PSI Students (Nov-Dec) 2007 (Spring) EDUC 2500 Orientation to Teaching (39 instructional hours, Jan-Apr) EDUC 3600 Professional Semester II practicum supervision (8 students, Elementary Language Arts and/or Social Studies) 2007 (Summer) EDUC 2500 Orientation to Teaching (39 instructional hours, May/June) EDUC 4265 Children s and Young Adult Literature Honours and Awards 2011 2012 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship 2010-2011 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship 2010-2011 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship (Honorary) 2010-2011 Presidential Doctoral Prize of Distinction
2009-2010 Government of Graduate Citizenship Award Friesen: Curriculum Vitae 2 2009 2010 University of Graduate Student Community Service Award 2009 2010 Pet Therapy Society of Northern Virginia Cummings Bursary 2009 2010 Graduate Students Association Professional Development and Travel Grant 2009 2010 Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship 2007 2011 University of Ph.D. Recruitment Scholarship 2008 2009 Student Group Funding Grant, University of 2007 2008 Teachers Association Doctoral Fellowship 2006 2007 Artists and Education Grant, Foundation for the Arts 2006 2007 Teacher of the Year Nomination, Lethbridge Herald Newspaper 2004 2005 Teacher of the Year Nomination, Lethbridge Herald Newspaper 2001 2002 Province of Graduate Scholarship 1997 1998 Louise McKinney Scholarship 1996 1997 University of Lethbridge Scholarships 1996 1997 Teachers Association Scholarship 1995 1996 Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Publications Books Friesen, L. (2008). The beginning teacher s handbook for elementary school. Calgary, AB: Detselig Publishers. Refereed Articles Friesen, L. (in press). Guidelines for thoughtful entry and sustained involvement in animal-assisted literacy mentoring programs in elementary classrooms. In M. Jalongo (Ed.), Educating the Young Child: Advances in Theory and Research, Implications for Practice in the volume Teaching Compassion: Humane Education in Early Childhood. Friesen, L. (2012). Animal-assisted literacy learning as carnival: A Bakhtinian analysis. The International Journal of Learning, 18(3), 305-324. Friesen, L. & Delisle, E. (2012, March/April). Animal-assisted literacy: A supportive environment for constrained and unconstrained learning. Childhood Education International, 102-107. Friesen, L. (2010). Potential for the role of school-based animal-assisted literacy mentoring programs. Language & Literacy, 12(1), 21-37. Friesen, L. (2010). Animals in children s literature: A powerful motivator for literacy learning. Focus on Elementary: Association for Childhood Education International, 22(2), 1-7. 1 Friesen, L. (2009). Exploring animal-assisted programs with children in school and therapeutic contexts. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(4), 261-267. Friesen, L. (2009). How a therapy dog may inspire student literacy engagement in the elementary language arts classroom. [Special issue.] LEARNing Landscapes, 3(1), 105-122. Non-Refereed Articles 1 Fourth most downloaded article in Early Childhood Education Journal in 2010.
Friesen: Curriculum Vitae 3 Friesen, L. (2010, Winter). Literacy learning goes to the dogs. ATA Magazine, 91(2). Friesen, L. (2009). Tango as teacher: Literacy learning with love. The Latham Letter, 30(4), 14-15. Friesen, L. (2009, February). Tango time. Pet Therapy Society of Northern PeTS News. Book Reviews Friesen, L., & McKay, M. (2008). [Review of the book The girl with the brown crayon]. Journal of Teaching and Learning, 5(2), pp. 81-82. Manuscripts in Progress Book: Friesen, L. (2012). When Literacy Goes to the Dogs. Manuscript in preparation. Dreisbach Literary Management. Edited book chapter: Friesen, L. (2012). Guidelines for thoughtful entry and sustained involvement in animal-assisted literacy mentoring programs in elementary classrooms. Invited manuscript in preparation. Reviews of my work: Bryant, D. (2009, September). Review of the book The beginning teacher s handbook for elementary school, by L. Friesen. Professionally Speaking, 59. Holdway, J. (2009). Review of the book The beginning teacher s handbook for elementary school, by L. Friesen. Canadian Journal of Education, 32(2), 384-386. Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations Friesen, L. (2011, May). Establishing a Climate of Care and Safety: Considerations for Volunteers Entry and Sustained Involvement in Animal-Assisted Literacy Programs in Elementary Classrooms. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference at the University of New Brunswick/St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Friesen, L. (2010, May). A case study into one grade 2 classroom: How children experience literacy learning with a therapy dog and mentor. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference for the Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada at Concordia University in Montréal, Quebec. Friesen, L. (2009, October). Animal-assisted programs with children: A review of the literature. Poster presented at the International Conference of Human-Animal Interaction in Kansas City, Missouri. Friesen, L. (2009, May). Facilitating literacy engagement: A therapy dog in the classroom. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference at Carlton University in Ottawa, Ontario.
Friesen: Curriculum Vitae 4 Friesen, L. (2009, March). Literacy learning with a therapy dog: One elementary classroom. Poster presented at the Elementary and Secondary Research Showcase at the University of in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2009, April). Literacy learning with a therapy dog: One elementary classroom. Poster presented at Experiential Learning in Humane Education: Involve Me and I Will Understand conference at Green Chimneys in Brewster, New York. Friesen, L. (2009, March). Literacy learning with a therapy dog: One elementary classroom. Poster presented at the Graduate Poster Fair at the University of in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2009, January). How a therapy dog may inspire student literacy engagement in the elementary language arts classroom. Paper presented at the PhD Student Symposium, Canadian Centre for Research on Literacy, University of, Edmonton. Friesen, L. (2008, April). In what ways does self-efficacy affect reading? Paper presented at the Graduate Symposium, Canadian Centre for Research on Literacy, University of in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2007, February). Survival for beginning teachers. Presentation for WestCAST in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Teachers Conference Presentations Friesen, L. (2009, February). Children s advice for beginning elementary teachers. Presentation at the Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2009, February). Children s advice for beginning elementary teachers. Presentation at the Central East Teachers Convention in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2008, February). Animals in books: A powerful way to hook reluctant readers and writers. Presentation at the Central Teachers Convention in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2008, February). Animals in books: A powerful way to hook reluctant readers and writers. Presentation at the Central Calgary Teachers Convention in Calgary,. Friesen, L. (2008, March). Animals in books: A powerful way to hook reluctant readers and writers. Presentation at the Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2008, March). Survival for beginning teachers. Presentation at the Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2008, February). Let s put the art into language arts. Presentation at the Central Teachers Convention in Red Deer,. Friesen, L. (2007, February). Animals in books: A powerful way to hook reluctant readers. Presentation at the South Western Teachers Convention in Lethbridge,. Friesen, L. (2006, February). Survival for beginning teachers: (Almost) everything you need to know in your first five years. Presentation for the Fall PS III Intern Convention, University of Lethbridge in
Lethbridge,. Friesen: Curriculum Vitae 5 Friesen, L. (2006, February). Survival for beginning teachers. Presentation at the Central Teachers Convention in Red Deer,. Friesen, L. (2006, February). The beginning teacher s handbook. Presentation at the North Central Teacher s Convention in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2006, February). The beginning teacher s handbook. Presentation for the Greater Edmonton Teacher s Convention Association in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2006, February). The beginning teacher s handbook for elementary school. Paper presented at the South Western Teachers Convention in Lethbridge,. Friesen, L. (2005, February). The beginning teacher s handbook for elementary school. Paper presented at the South Western Teachers Convention in Lethbridge,. Friesen, L. (2004, February). The beginning teacher s handbook for elementary school. Paper presented at the South Western Teachers Convention in Lethbridge,. Professional Development Workshops: Friesen, L., Retelle, E., Audet, C., and McConaghy, G. (co-presenters, equal time) (2007, April). Mentoring first year teachers. Full-day workshop presented for the Prairie Rose School Division in Prairie Rose,. Friesen, L. (2007, March). Setting up your first elementary classroom. Presentation for the Education Undergraduate Society at the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge,. Friesen, L. (2006, February). Classroom management and student motivation. Presentation for the Education Undergraduate Society, University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge,. Friesen, L. (2006, September). Animals in books: A powerful way to hook reluctant readers. Presentation at the Annual Literature Fair, University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge,. Guest Speaking Engagements: Friesen, L. (2009, November). Literacy learning with a therapy dog: One elementary classroom. Presentation for Dr. Gaylene Fasenko, Department of Agriculture, University of in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2009, June, July). Children s advice for beginning elementary teachers. Presentation for EDEL 305 undergraduate class, Department of Elementary Education, University of in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2008, October). Tips for your first year of teaching. Presentation for EDEL 305 undergraduate class, Department of Elementary Education, University of in Edmonton,. Friesen, L. (2009, January). How I came to graduate studies. Speech presented at the Undergraduate Celebration of Excellence, Department of Elementary Education, University of in Edmonton,.
Friesen: Curriculum Vitae 6 Friesen, L. (2008, February). Your call to graduate studies. Speech presented at the Undergraduate Celebration of Excellence, Department of Elementary Education, University of in Edmonton,. Service and Community Work Service Work 2011 2012 Committee Organizer, Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education Spotlight Session and Fireside Chat at the American Education Research Association Conference 2010 2012 President & Director, Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education, CSSE 2010-2011 Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education Election Committee, CSSE 2010-2011 LLRC Representative, New Scholar Fellowship Advisory Board and Evaluation Committee, CSSE 2009 2010 Co-president, Elementary Education Graduate Students Association, University of 2009 2010 Chair, Canadian Graduate Student Mentorship Award, Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education 2009 2010 Graduate Student Representative, Dean s Advisory Committee on Recruitment, University of 2009 2010 Member, Grant Selection Committee, Graduate Students Association, University of 2009 2010 Committee Member, Education Feeds the Need month-long fundraiser for the Campus Food Bank, University of. 2008 2009 Co-organizer and Committee Member, Elementary and Secondary Education Research Showcase Conference, University of. 2008 2009 Co-president, Elementary Education Graduate Students Association, University of 2008 2009 Graduate Representative, Faculty of Education Council, University of 2008 2009 Member, Grant Selection Committee, Graduate Students Association, University of 2008-2009 Co-organizer and Committee Member, Education Feeds the Need week- long fundraiser for the Campus Food Bank, University of. 2007 2008 Graduate Representative, Faculty Teaching Awards Committee, University of 2007 2008 Member, Social Committee, Elementary Education Graduate Students Association, University of 2006 2007 Vice-President, South Western Teachers Convention Association 2003 2006 Member, Spirit Committee, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School 2003 2006 Member, Social Committee, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School 2004 2006 Chair, Brochure Committee, South Western Teachers Convention Association 2004 2005 Member, K-3 Social Studies Online Guide to Implementation Development Team, Learning, Edmonton 2004 2005 Member, Professional Development Committee, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School 2003 2007 Member, Brochure Committee, South Western Teachers Convention Association 2002 2006 School Representative, Art s Alive and Well in the Schools, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School 2002 2005 Member, Allied Arts Council
2000 2002 Friesen: Curriculum Vitae School Representative, Teachers Association, Lethbridge School District 7 #51 1988 1989 Thom Collegiate Institute Vice President 1986 1987 Al Pickard Junior High Student Union President Community Work 2010 2012 Volunteer, SPCA and Humane Society Education Outreach Program, San Diego, California 2009 2010 Committee Member, Pet Therapy Society of Northern Fundraising Committee, Edmonton,. 2009 Volunteer, Graduate Student Poster Fair, University of 2009 - Present Volunteer, Read-In Week, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of 2008 - Present Volunteer, Pet Therapy Society of Northern 2008 - Present Organizer and Volunteer, Paws to Read with Tango Library Summer Reading Program, Stanley A. Milner Public Library, Edmonton 2008 Present Volunteer, The Chimo Project Animal Assisted Classroom, TD Baker Middle School, Edmonton 2008 Volunteer, Read-In Week, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of 2006 Present Member, World Society for the Protection of Animals 2006 Present Member, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 2007 Volunteer, Graduate Student Experience Panel, University of 2007 Volunteer, Read-In Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of 2006 Member, Senior Partnership Committee, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School 2002 2005 School Representative, Lethbridge Hospital Art Program, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary 1994 1995 Volunteer, Lethbridge Community College Adult ESL Program, Lethbridge 1993 Volunteer, Hong Kong Canadian Elementary School, Hong Kong 1993 Volunteer, Lethbridge Public Library Adult Literacy Read-On Program, Lethbridge 1992 Volunteer, Sylvan Learning Centre, Lethbridge 1992 Volunteer, Helping Hands Centre for the Handicapped, Sydney, Australia 1990 1991 Founder and Organizer: Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Peer Tutoring Program, Lethbridge 1989 1990 Volunteer, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Classes of the Mentally Handicapped Adjudication Activities 2011-2012 Article Reviewer, International Journal of Qualitative Methods 2011-2012 Article Reviewer, International Journal of Learning 2011-2012 Article Reviewer, Developing Practice Journal 2011-2012 Article Reviewer, Journal of Research in Childhood Education 2010-2011 Article Reviewer, Language and Literacy Journal 2009-2010 Article Reviewer, Early Childhood Education Journal 2009-2010 Proposal Reviewer, Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada for the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference, Montreal, Quebec 2008-2009 Proposal Reviewer, Elementary and Secondary Education Research Showcase,
Friesen: Curriculum Vitae 8 University of, Edmonton, 2008-2012 Proposal Reviewer, Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education for the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference. 2007-2008 Article Reviewer, Language and Literacy: A Canadian Educational E-journal Professional Memberships 2009 - Present American Education Research Association (AERA) 2008 - Present Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) 2008 - Present Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE) 2009 - Present International Institute for Qualitative Methodology (IIQM) 2008 Present International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) 2008 - Present Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada (LLRC) 2006 Present International Reading Association (IRA) 2005 2007 Fine Arts Council (FAC) 1998 2007 Teachers Association (ATA) Personal Professional Development 2011- Present Certification Training for SPCA/San Diego Humane Society Education Outreach 2009 (Winter/Spring) Certification Training for the Pet Therapy Society of Northern 2008 (Spring) Animal-Assisted Activities Training: The Chimo Project, Edmonton 2007 (Spring) Community Art Course: Introduction to Acrylics 2005 (July) The Creativity Workshop. Florence, Italy 2005 Present Member, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) 2004 (Winter) Introductory Massage Course 2002 (Summer) Introductory Guitar Lessons 2000 Safety Oriented First Aid: St. John Ambulance Courses Completed during PhD Program, University of 2007 (Fall) EDEL 505 Theory/Practice in Language Arts Grade: A EDEL 508 Diagnostic and Remedial Reading/Writing Problems I A EDEL 650 Curriculum Foundations and Inquiry A+ 2008 (Winter) EDEL 509 Diagnostic and Remedial Reading/Writing Problems II Grade: A EDEL 519 Assessment of the Language Arts A EDEL 660 Advanced Research in Education A 2008 (Fall) EDEL 605 Theories and Models of Language Grade: A EDEL 665 Qualitative Research Methods in Education A Courses Taken in Addition to Program Requirements: 2009 (Fall) EDEL 601 The Study of Academic Writing Grade: N/A