1 Catherine (Katie) D. Krammer, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Special Education kdkrammer@yahoo.com EDUCATION Ph.D., Special Education, University of Kansas, 2007 Area of emphasis: Special Education/ Teacher Preparation Minor area: Research Dissertation: Literacy and Deafness M.S., Special Education, University of Kansas, 2001 Area of emphasis: Special Education, Deaf Education Minor areas: Early Childhood, Learning Disabilities Thesis: Disability Awareness/Empathy Skills B.S., Elementary Education K-6, University of Kansas, 2000 Area of emphasis: Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Minor area: Deaf Education Interpreter Training Program, University of Kansas, 1995 Area of emphasis: Educational Interpreting PK-12 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Intervention Specialist (K-12) 5 Year (2016) State of Ohio Hearing Impaired (PK-12) Early Childhood (P-3) 5 Year (2016) State of Ohio Eligible for Alternative Educational Administration License PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015-Current Interim Coordinator for Online Learning Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH Responsibilities: Collaborates with Learning House, administrators, faculty and staff in the development, delivery and support of online programs Provides training regarding online programs Works with institutional committees to move academic programs through the internal review processes Works with administrators and faculty to ensure compliance with the Ohio Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission in regard to distance learning.
2 Provides vision for the future of online learning at Lake Erie College 2009-Current Associate Professor, Special Education-Mild to Moderate Coordinator, Special Education Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH Responsibilities: Served as Special Education Director for undergraduate mild to moderate intervention specialist licensure program Supervised and evaluated undergraduate students in their field placements Supervised adjunct instructors for the program Served as advisor for students majoring in special education Prepared program updates and changes and submitted proposals to faculty program committee Responsible for writing Response to Conditions Report to the Ohio Board of Regents, Oct. 2009 Responsible for writing Progress Report to the Ohio Board of Regents, Feb. 2011 Reviewer for CEC SPA reports Participated as active member of the college community through attendance of faculty meetings, Education Unit meetings, campus events and volunteer opportunities within the college Undergraduate Courses Taught: Working with Students with Autism-Online Course American Sign Language I American Sign Language II Introduction to Exceptionalities Inclusive Strategies Working with Mild to Moderate Disabilities Curriculum and Instruction for Mild to Moderate Disabilities Behavior Management-Hybrid Course Collaboration and Transition Planning-Hybrid Course Assessment and Intervention-Hybrid Course Field Seminar Graduate Courses Taught: Models of Effective Instruction Fundamentals of Curriculum-Hybrid Course Exceptional Child in the Classroom Inclusive Strategies-Hybrid Course Educational Research Seminar (advisor for Masters Thesis) 2009-Current
3 Adjunct Online Professor, Special Education Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. Responsibilities: Developed and taught courses for the online graduate certificate program: Deaf Students with Disabilities Utilized the Learning Management System (Blackboard) in order to plan, instruct, and evaluate candidates seeking this certificate. Graduate Courses Taught Trends in Special Education Special Education Functional Curriculum Language and Literacy Development for Deaf Students with Disabilities Differentiated Curriculum for the Content Areas Classroom and Behavior Management 2007-2009 Assistant Professor, Special Education-Mild to Moderate Interim Director, Special Education Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH Responsibilities: Served as Interim Special Education Director for two graduate and one undergraduate programs Supervised and evaluated undergraduate and graduate student teachers in their clinical placements Supervised adjunct instructors for the programs Served as advisor for undergraduate and graduate students Participated in preparation for Ursuline s NCATE visit (April 19-23, 2008)-full accreditation received Prepared Response to Condition Reports for CEC SPA for three programs Reviewer for CEC SPA reports Utilized multiple student information systems and assessment systems (Jenzabar, Educator, Angel, TK20) Participated as member of college committees and active member of the college community Undergraduate Courses Taught: Introduction to Special Education Behavior Management Assessment for Special Education Assessment for Early Childhood Special Education in Early Childhood Working with Mild to Moderate Disabilities Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education
4 Student Teaching Seminar Graduate Courses Taught: Graduate Research and Writing Introduction to Special Education Special Education Methods General Education Methods Early Childhood Curriculum and Materials Internship I & II Consultation and Collaboration 2001-2006 Resource Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS Responsibilities: Coordinated services for students with hearing loss and additional mild to moderate disabilities in the center based program for deaf and hard of hearing students (PK-5), collaborated with general and special education staff, assessed students and determined present level of performance, developed and implemented individualized education plans based on students needs, adapted materials, supervised interpreters and paraprofessionals, and served as case manager for the student and the student s family 2006 Field Experience Supervisor-Graduate Teaching Assistant- University of Kansas, Department of Special Education Teacher Education Program Responsibilities Supervised six student teachers in various field experience placements, evaluated and provided feedback on lessons and assignments, graded portfolios and assigned grades, and lead a monthly course seminar 2005 College Teaching Assistant University of Kansas, Department of Special Education Course: Language and Deafness Responsibilities Developed syllabus, planned and developed lectures, administered and graded assignments and tests, held conferences with students, and monitored blackboard messages 2000-2006 Supervising Teacher for Deaf Education Practicum Students University of Kansas/Blue Valley School District Responsibilities Supervised seven student teachers during their student teaching experience (PK-12) and collaborated with University Supervisors to ensure students were meeting all requirements for their practicum or internship, familiarized students with the building, staff and students, involved them in the lesson planning, introduced
5 them to the Individualized Education Plan development and implementation, and provided feedback on their teaching and classroom management 2000-2001 Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS Responsibilities Coordinated services for students in six schools (PK-6), collaborated with general and special education staff, assessed students and determined present level of performance, developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans based on students needs, adapted materials and served as case manager for the student s family 1996-2000 Freelance Interpreter for the Deaf Greater Kansas City metropolitan area Responsibilities Provided sign language interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in local school districts and community programs 1995-1996 Educational Interpreter for the Deaf, Homer Junior High School, Homer, AK Responsibilities Provided educational sign language interpreting and tutoring services for two eighth-grade students for all core and elective courses as well as extracurricular activities COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS Secretary, Faculty Senate, Lake Erie College, 2015-Current Educational Planning and Policies Committee, Lake Erie College 2013-2015 Secretary, Ohio Association of Teacher Educators, 2013-2014 Secretary, Teacher Education Division of Ohio, 2012-2014 Secretary, Faculty Development and Welfare Committee, Lake Erie College 2011-2014 Task Force for Redesign of SPED Licensure/Highly Qualified Teachers, 2008-2013 President-elect, Teacher Education Division of Ohio, 2010-2011 Teaching and Learning with Technology Roundtable, Ursuline College, 2008-2009 Human Subjects Committee, Ursuline College, 2008-2009 Mission Integration Council, Ursuline College, 2007-2009
6 Teaching Academy Advisory Board, Mayfield School District, 2007-2008 Professional Learning Community team leader for Liberty View Elementary School 2004-2006 Case Manger for First and Second Grade Problem Solving Team-Blue Valley School District 2004-2006 Task Force for Developing Guidelines for Least Restrictive Environment-Blue Valley School District 2005 National Representative for the Blue Valley School District at the National Educational Association National Convention in Los Angeles, California 2005 State Representative for the Blue Valley School District at the Kansas National Education Association State Conference in Topeka, Kansas 2003-2005 Building Representative for Blue Valley School District National Education Association 2003-2005 Co-President of the Kansas City Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children 2003-2004 Task Force for Aligning Kansas State Standards with IEP Goals-Blue Valley School District 2003 Task Force for Assistive Technology Training Blue Valley School District 2002 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Association of University Professors Council for Exceptional Children Council for Learning Disabilities Teacher Education Division of CEC Alexander Graham Bell Association Ohio Association of the Deaf Ohio Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Quota International 2009-Present 2000-Present 2000-Present 2006-Present 2000-Present 2006-Present 2006-Present 2007-Present PRESENTATIONS *All presentations done before June 2006 are under maiden name of Davis Krammer, C. & Pizzuti, A. (2015). Parents: Taking care of you so you can take care of your child. Milestones 13 th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference. Cleveland, OH.
7 Krammer, C. (2014, March). Hot topics in special education. Invited Presentation to students and supervisors in EDE/S 312 and EDE/S 412 Field Seminars. Krammer, C. (2013, March). Topics in special education for general education teachers. Invited Presentation to students and supervisors in EDE/S 312 and EDE/S 412 Field Seminars. Krammer, C. (2012, Oct.). Strategies for diverse learners. Invited Presentation to students and supervisors in EDE/S 312 and EDE/S 412 Field Seminars. Krammer, C. (2012, June). Cognitive Strategy Instruction: Creating More Independent Learners. Professional development course taught for the Center for Leadership and Professional Development at Lake Erie College. Krammer, C. (2009, Nov.) How do we do this? General and special education collaboration to address HQT. Poster presentation presented at the 2009 Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Charlotte, NC. Krammer, C. & Theoharris, R. (2009, Nov.) Analysis of school culture and climate: Implications for students with disabilities. Poster presentation presented at the 2009 Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Charlotte, NC. Krammer, C. (2009, April). Value-Added assessment: What does it mean for students with disabilities? Poster presentation presented at the 2009 Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Seattle, WA. Krammer, C. (2009, April). Strategies to support students with diverse learning needs in higher education. Poster presentation presented at the 2009 Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Seattle, WA. Krammer, C. & Cherry, M. (2008, November). Value-added assessment: Implications for students with disabilities. Lecture presented at the 2008 Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Dallas, TX. Krammer, C. (2008, November). Diverse learning needs in higher education: Strategies to support students. Poster presentation presented at the 2008 Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Dallas, TX. Krammer, C. (2008, April). The effects of the methods of repeated and assisted reading on reading fluency and comprehension for deaf and hard of hearing students. Poster session presented at the 2008 Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Boston, Massachusetts.
8 Krammer, C. & Theoharis, R. (2008, April). Surviving the dissertation experience. Poster session presented at the 2008 Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Boston, Massachusetts. Theoharis, R. & Krammer, C. (2007, November). Preparing future deaf educators through a quality practicum experience. Lecture presented at the 2007 Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Krammer, C. & Theoharis, R. (2007, November). Navigating the doctoral program: From the student s perspective. Round table session at the 2007 Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Theoharis, R. & Krammer, C., (2007, April). Creating quality practicum experiences for deaf and hard of hearing student teachers. Lecture delivered at the 2007 Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Louisville, Kentucky. *Davis, C., & Theoharis, R. (2006, spring). Introduction: Meeting the educational needs of students with hearing loss. Presentation at the University of Kansas, Overland Park, Kansas, SPED 775 & 875, practicum seminar. Davis, C. (2005, August). What to expect when you have a student with hearing loss in your classroom. Presentation to Liberty View Elementary School Staff, Olathe, Kansas. Davis, C. & Honors, E. (2005, August). Assistive technology for students who are deaf and hard of hearing: Hearing aids, FM systems, cochlear implants and more. Presentation given to Liberty View Elementary Special Education Staff. Olathe, Kansas. Davis, C. (2004, spring). Collaborating with other service professionals to meet the needs of students with hearing loss. Presentation to Blue Valley School District Learning Resource Teachers. Olathe, Kansas. Davis, C. (2003, August). The deaf and hard of hearing resource room and center based model. Presentation to Blue Valley School District Speech Language Pathologists. Olathe, Kansas. Davis, C. (2003, August). Teaching students who are deaf and hard of hearing: Strategies to implement in your classroom. Presentation to Liberty View Elementary School Staff. Olathe, Kansas. Davis, C. & Honors, E. (2003, August). Assistive technology for students with hearing loss: Use and care in the classroom. Presentation to Liberty View Elementary School Special Education Staff. Olathe, Kansas.
9 Davis, C. (2002, August). Strategies for working with students with a hearing loss in the classroom. Presentation given to Liberty View Elementary School Staff. Olathe, Kansas. Davis, C. & Honors, E. (2002, August). Hearing aids, FM systems, and cochlear implants: Use and care in the classroom. Presentation to Liberty View Elementary School Special Education Staff. Olathe, Kansas. Davis, C. & Honors, E. (2001, August). The center based resource room for deaf and hard of hearing students. Presentation to Liberty View Elementary School Staff. Olathe, Kansas. INVITED LECTURES and WORKSHOPS Krammer, C. (2012, March). Dealing with diverse populations. Field I Seminar Presentation. Lake Erie College. Krammer, C. (2012, March). Behavior Management. Field II Seminar Presentation. Lake Erie College. Krammer, C. (2012, Jan.) Invited In-service Training provided to the Lake County LEAD staff regarding Behavior Management and Intervention Krammer, C. (2011, November). Collaboration between general and special education. Field II Seminar Presentation. Lake Erie College. Krammer, C. (2011, November). Response to intervention. Student Teaching Seminar Presentation. Lake Erie College. Krammer, C. (2011, October). Connect the Dots Information Exchange: Special Education Panel. Lake Erie College. Krammer, C. (2011, Sept). Invited expert panelist on special education for the Happy Hour and Information Exchange: Connect the Dots. Sponsored by Lake Erie College and by Lake and Geauga County Educational Service Centers. Krammer, C. (2010, March). Universal design and differentiation in higher education. Brown bag lunch discussion. Lake Erie College. Krammer, C. (2009, November). Mean little deaf queer. Book discussion at Barnes and Noble, Mentor, OH. Krammer, C. (2008, November). Differentiation and strategy instruction for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Contracted two-day workshop provided for St. Barnabas Catholic School. Northfield, OH.
10 Krammer, C. (2008, October). What you need to know about autism. Guest lecturer for Phi Lambda Theta conference. Beachwood, OH. Krammer, C. (2008, October). Sign language and deaf culture. Guest lecturer for Ursuline College s Mission in Action Lecture. Krammer, C. (2008, February). A crash course in statistics. Guest lecturer for value added lab presented to all students getting ready for student teaching. Ursuline College. Krammer, C. (2008, January). Professional learning communities as they relate to the value added movement. Guest lecturer for value added lab presented to all students getting ready for student teaching. Ursuline College. Krammer, C. (2007, November). Working with students who have a hearing loss: What general education teachers need to know. Guest lecturer for Pi Lamda Theta conference. Beachwood, OH. Krammer, C. (2007, October). What general education teachers need to know about special education. Guest lecturer for graduate human development course at Ursuline College. ADVISORY BOARDS Lake/Geauga Autism Support Group State Support Team Region 4 Parents and Community Engagement. State Support Team Region 4 Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Crossroads of Lake County PUBLICATIONS Theoharis, Raschelle (2014). Invited to write a Professional Analysis (portion of a chapter) for Trains, Video Games, and Super Heroes: Max s Journey. A first edition textbook on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). (In publication). Krammer, C. (2014). Deaf education mainstream programs. Contributed to the Encyclopedia for Deaf Education. Thousand Oaks, CA. Sage. (In press) Krammer, C. & Theoharis, R. (2014). Deaf education teacher preparation programs. Contributed to the Encyclopedia for Deaf Education. Thousand Oaks, CA. Sage. (In press)
11 Krammer, C. (2008). Play school movement. Contributed to the Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Davis, C. (2006). Making inclusion work. In Gargiulo, R. M., Special Education in Contemporary Society (pp. 460-461). Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning. DISSERTATION Krammer, C. (2007). The effects of the methods of repeated and assisted reading on the reading fluency and comprehension of deaf and hard of hearing students. (Doctoral dissertation University of Kansas). ProQuest/UMI Manuscript ID: ku:1929. UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS Krammer, C. (2006). Least restrictive environment for deaf students: What does the future hold for residential schools for the deaf? Unpublished manuscript. Krammer, C. (2006). Social implications for mainstreamed children with cochlear implants. Unpublished manuscript. RESEARCH INTERESTS Mild to moderate disabilities, differentiation, universal design for learning, cognitive strategy instruction, literacy, teacher preparation and evaluation, assessment methods, deafness, communication strategies, socialization issues for children with disabilities, co-teaching and collaboration, and partnerships between school districts and higher education programs VOLUNTEER WORK Quota International, Serving Disadvantaged Women and Children and Persons with Speech and Hearing Disabilities Lake/Geauga Autism Support Group State Support Team Region 4