The Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education - features the National FORUM of Multicultural Issues Journal, Editor-in-Chief, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis; Invited Guest Editor, Dr. Donald Collins

1. THE TEXAS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION FOR MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
presents
The 9th Annual 2010 Region 6-Texas NAME Conference
Honoring the Past to Build the Future for Schools,
Communities, Health & Professional Development
March 26-27, 2010
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
~Official Program~

2. Texas National Association of
Multicultural Education
2010 Region-6
th
9 Annual Conference
Honoring the Past to Build the Future
for Schools, Communities, Health and
Professional Development
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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter from the Honorable Mark A. Burroughs
Mayor of Denton, Texas……………………………………………………….……………… 4
Welcome Letter from Jerry R. Thomas, Ed.D., Dean,
College of Education, University of North Texas………………………….….……………… 5
Welcome from Texas NAME President……………………………………….……………… 6
Welcome from Conference Chair………………………………….……….…….…………… 7
Welcome from Texas NAME Board……………………………………….…….…………… 8
Region-6 NAME Organization…………………………………………….…….…………… 9
Conference Committees……………………………………………….….…….…….……… 10
Special Thanks to Colleagues & Scholars…………………….……..………..……………… 11
Special Thanks to University of North Texas Student Volunteers……….………………...… 12
Special Thanks to the A&M System Student Volunteers…….………….………………...… 13
Overview of Conference Schedule…………………………………………………………… 14
Schedule & Agenda of Opening General Session & Reception………..….………………… 15
Schedule & Agenda for Second General Session & Keynote………..……..……….…….… 17
Agenda for Second General Session & Keynote…………………….……………………… 18
Schedule of Concurrent Sessions……………………………………..…………………...… 19
Session Abstracts…………………………………………………………………..………… 30
Index of Presenters…………………………………………………………………………… 46
Call for Journal Papers…………………………………..…………………………………… 51
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4. 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas 76201 (940) 349-7717 FAX (940)
349-8596
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
March 2010
It gives me special pleasure to welcome to Denton the educators, scholars, and community activists who
are here for the 9 th Annual 2010 Region 6 -Texas NAME Conference. We are honored to be the host city of
this event with the goal of promoting practices and research geared toward improving the effectiveness of
our diverse schools and communities. I hope that you will find your stay in Denton thoroughly enjoyable.
To those of you who are new to our area, Denton is a unique, autonomous community that has been a
center for education and commerce in the North Texas region for over 150 years. You must come
downtown to see our historic and celebrated Courthouse on the Square, which is surrounded by one -of-a-
kind shops and restaurants. Be sure to cap your visit with a trip to Beth Marie’s ice cream shop on the
south side of the square—the ice cream is made right there and is the best you’ll ever taste!
Again, on behalf of the City Council and all the citizens of Denton, welcome and best of luck during the
conference.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Burroughs
Mayor
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6. Welcome from the TEXAS NAME President
Donald R. Collins, Ph.D.
Dear Conference Attendees,
On behalf of the Texas National Association for Multicultural Education (TXNAME) Board of
Directors, I would like to WELCOME you to the 9th Annual 2010 Region 6 Texas NAME
Conference. Our conference theme, Honoring the Past to Build the Future for Schools,
Communities, Health and Professional Development engages scholars in not only reflection, but
also meaningful action.
We are pleased that the University of North Texas (UNT) is our host this year. We would like to
extend special thanks to The Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of
Education. We are grateful to Dr. Gilda Garcia, Vice President for Institutional Equity and
Diversity, for a welcoming environment for our conference. Of special mention in the College of
Education are Dean Jerry Thomas, Dr. Nancy Nelson, Dr. Ron Wilhelm and Dr. Donald Easton-
Brooks. The on-site leadership of Dr. Easton-Brooks was invaluable in the planning and in bringing
the total conference to fruition.
A major accomplishment of the Texas NAME is the publication of the 2009-2010 National
FORUM of Multicultural Issues Journal. In addition to capturing the scholarship of papers
presented and the TXNAME annual conference, the Journal exemplifies the vision of the
TXNAME that all students have full and fair participation in a just society by learning the intrinsic
value of their own self-worth and by learning to value and respect diversity. The Journal is a
resource for stakeholders at all levels as it relates to strategies and curriculum that encourages equal
participation, diversity and social action for all students in an effort to encourage culturally
competent systems. I would also like to thank the Authors, the Editorial Board, Dr. William A.
Kritsonis and Dr. Mary Alice Kritsonis of the National FORUM for their contribution and hard
work in making this publication possible.
No organization is successful without its Board of Directors. I would like to express my sincere
gratitude to the Texas National Board of Directors for their selfless service to the organization and
for their support of me.
This year’s President-Elect, Dr. Earnestyne Walter-Sullivan, has worked tirelessly to make our
conference and its program a success. I would like to thank her for all that she has done and wish
her success as President next year.
Lastly, but not least, I also would like to thank all of the conference organizers, sponsors,
volunteers, presenters, members, and participants who have made this year’s conference a success.
Please enjoy the conference!
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7. Welcome from the Texas NAME
President-Elect & Conference Chair
E.L. Walter-Sullivan, Ph.D.
Dear Conference Attendees,
Greetings to each of you!!
It is indeed an honor to have served as the 9th Annual Region-6 Texas NAME Conference Chair.
Our conference theme, Honoring the Past to Build the Future for Schools, Communities, Health
and Professional Development, has special significance as the Opening Session introduces a new
initiative, the Multicultural Curriculum Network, and includes a ceremony to honor several leaders
whose influence has and will continue for generations to come.
The Second General Session includes a variety of themes and topics with cross-disciplinary
interests related to multicultural education that should ensure scholarly interaction and dialogue. As
the Proposal Chair, I had the distinct privilege of reading all of the proposals submitted. Of the
accepted proposals, I was pleased to note the variety of topics and institutions represented.
Throughout the Second Session, posters and presentations explore culturally responsive teaching,
counseling and leadership; collaboration, accountability, evaluation and assessment; health and
human development; responding to natural and “man-made” disasters; pre-service and teacher
education.
Our conference will culminate with Dr. Geneva Gay delivering the keynote address. We are
irrefutably honored that this renowned scholar, author and advocate for equity and social justice in
education will enrich our event.
As we unite under the umbrella of multicultural education, a field of study designed to increase
educational equity for all students, it is my hope that attendees leave the conference energized and
ready to engage in dialogue and research that will explore issues related to equity and social justice
in multicultural education research.
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8. Texas Board of Directors The Texas Chapter of the
President National Association for Multicultural Education
Donald R. Collins
Prairie View A&M University
6800 West Gate Boulevard. Suite 132-293
President-Elect Austin, TX 78745-4868
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan 936-261-3414
Prairie View A&M University
Dear Conference Attendees,
Past President
Donald Easton-Brooks Welcome to the 9th Annual 2010 Region 6-Texas NAME
University of North Texas
Conference. It is our vision that all students have full and fair
Parliamentarian participation in a just society by learning the intrinsic value of their
Patricia J. Larke own self-worth and learning to value and respect diversity.
Texas A&M University
Founding President &
We work actively to promote the basic tenets of democracy,
Historian
cultural pluralism and equity for all by educating all stakeholders
Ron W. Wilhelm (educators, students, policy-makers, health care providers, parents and
University of North Texas community members) about the goals and meanings of multicultural
education.
Executive Secretary &
Treasurer
We seek to be a resource for stakeholders at all levels as it
Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson
TABLE
Concordia TX University relates to instructional strategies and curriculum that encourage equal
participation, diversity and social action for all students in an effort to
At-Large Board Members encourage culturally competent systems.
Mary Frances Agnello We advocate the adoption of educational materials and
Texas Tech University practices that accurately reflect the contributions and perspectives of
Sandra Mayo all members of society.
Texas State University
To these ends, we encourage engaging and on-going
Michael McKenzie professional dialogue that emphasizes equity, cultural justice and
Principal, William A. Lawson Institute health disparities in multicultural education research.
for Peace & Prosperity
Preparatory Academy at
Texas Southern University Please enjoy the conference!
Alicia Moore
Southwestern University
Sincerely,
Janet Morrison
Central Dallas Ministries
2010 Region-6
Marcia Shelton Texas NAME Board
Prairie View A&M University
Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson 8
Texas A&M University

9. Region 6 Texas NAME Organization
~~Board of Directors~~ Alicia Moore
Southwest ern University
President Janet Morrison
Donald R. Collins Central Dallas Ministries
Prairie View A&M University
Marcia Shelton
President-Elect Prairie View A&M University
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan
Prairie View A&M University Ron W. Wilhelm
University of North Texas
Immediate Past President
Donald Easton-Brooks ~~Past Presidents~~
University of North Texas
Executive Secretary & Treasurer 2000-2003
Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson Ron Wilhelm
Concordia TX University Founding President
2003-2004
~~At-Large Board Members~~ Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson
Mary Frances Agnello 2004-2005
Texas Tech University Patricia J. Larke
Patricia J. Larke 2005-2006
Texas A&M University
Sheryl Santos
Aretha Faye Marbley
2006-2007
Region 6 Director
Texas Tech University
Aretha Faye Marbley
Sandra Mayo 2007-2008
Texas State University-San Marcos Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson
Michael McKenzie 2008-2009
William A. Lawson Institute for Peace & Prosperity Donald Easton-Brooks
Preparatory Academy at Texas Southern University
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10. CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Budget Membership (con’t)
Donald R. Collins Alicia Moore
Donald Easton-Brooks Janet Morrison
Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson* Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan
Patricia J. Larke Gwendolyn Webb- Johnson
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan
Poster Session
Program Janet Morrison
Donald R. Collins Marcia Shelton
Patricia J. Larke Gwendolyn Webb- Johnson*
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan*
Presentation Sessions
Editorial Donald R. Collins
Donald R. Collins Karon Y. Collins
Patricia J. Larke Donald Easton-Brooks
Marcia Shelton Patricia J. Larke
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan* Janet Morrison
Gwendolyn Webb- Johnson Marcia Shelton
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan*
Honoree Ron Wilhelm
Donald R. Collins*
Donald Easton-Brooks Proposals
Donald R. Collins
Keynote Speaker Karon Y. Collins
Donald R. Collins Carl Gardiner
Patricia J. Larke* Patricia J. Larke
Gwendolyn Webb- Johnson Janet Morrison
Marcia Shelton
Lodging Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan*
Donald Easton-Brooks
Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson* Photography
Michael McKenzie
Reception & Luncheon Janet Morrison*
Donald Easton-Brooks*
Patricia J. Larke Steering Committee
Gwendolyn Webb- Johnson Donald R. Collins
Donald Easton-Brooks
Membership Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson
Mary Frances Agnello Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan*
Donald R. Collins*
Karon Y. Collins Student Volunteers
Donald Easton-Brooks Donald Easton-Brooks*
Carl Gardiner Donald R. Collins
Patricia J. Larke Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson
Gwendolyn Webb- Johnson
*Chair Ron Wilhelm
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11. Special Thanks to Colleagues & Scholars
Dr. Rosanna Boyd Dr. Mary Harris
Bilingual Education Teacher Education and Administration
University of North Texas University of North Texas
Dr. Andrea Branch-Vital Dr. Janetta Hudson
Health & Human Performance Education Administration
Prairie View A&M University University of North Texas
Mr. Timothy Cole Dr. Mary Alice Kritsonis
Center For Teaching Excellence Executive Editor-In-Chief
Prairie View A&M University National FORUM Journals
Dr. Gaile Cannella Dr. William A. Kritsonis
Teacher Education and Administration Educational Leadership & Counseling
University of North Texas Prairie View A&M University
Mrs. Karon Collins Mr. Ed Metoyer, Founder & Owner
Texas A&M University Met Printing, Inc
Houston, Texas
Dr. Laurette Foster Ms. Peggy Kindt
Center For Teaching Excellence Scheduling Services
Prairie View A&M University University of North Texas
Dr. Carl Gardiner Dr. Nancy Nelson
Educational Leadership & Counseling Chair of Teacher Education and
Prairie View A&M University Administration
University of North Texas
Dr. Gilda Garcia Dr. Frances Van Tassell
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Teacher Education and Administration
Diversity University of North Texas
University of North Texas
Dr. Carol Hagen Dr. Jerry Thomas
Teacher Education and Administration Dean of the College of Education
University of North Texas University of North Texas
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12. Special Thanks to the University of North Texas Student Volunteers
Angela Tillery Kelsey Henderson
Anna Tran Kelsey Hoey
Ashleigh Watson Kevia Jordan
Bailey Riley Kimberly Smith
Cara Bruder Kristin Ricks
Emily Bass Lindsey Roberts
Gladys Hernandez Michael Russell
Gloria Henandez Ruby Benitez
Hilary Pennartz Shelbi Tolleson
Jennifer Snasel Tammy Griffith
Jessica Anderson Vanessa Manor
Jill Root Whitney Brogdon
Katherine Ferguson Yesenia Rodriguez
Katherine Kym
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13. Special Thanks to the A&M System
Student Volunteers
Prairie View A&M University
Charlotte Richards
Liva Chandler
Makelia Thompson
Marina Barnes
Omar Babers
Patricia Sunday-Lancaster
Tajsha Johnson
Tiffanie Bembry
Tiffany McCowan
Texas A&M University
Andrea Jones
Angela Abney
Darlene Bourgeois
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14. Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
~9th Annual Conference Schedule~
University of North Texas
Honoring the Past to Build the Future for Schools, Communities, Health and
Professional Development
Friday, March 26, 2010
12:00 PM –2:00 PM Texas NAME Board Meeting
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Multicultural Curriculum Network
Pre-Conference Workshop
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Reception & Opening General Session
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Honoree Ceremony
Saturday, March 27, 2010
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Second General Session
9:30 AM – 12:35 AM Concurrent Poster Session
9:45 AM – 10:35 AM Concurrent Sessions I
10:45AM – 11:35 AM Concurrent Sessions II
11:45 AM – 12:35 PM Concurrent Session III
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Luncheon, Keynote, Closing Session
2:15 PM – 2:55 PM Book Signing
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Business Meeting-Election of Officers
~Open to All Texas NAME Members~
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15. Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
Friday, March 26, 2010
University of North Texas
Gateway Conference Center
12:00 PM –2:00 PM ~Board Meeting~
Donald R. Collins
Texas NAME President
Prairie View A&M University
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ~Pre-Conference Workshop~
Gateway Conference Center-Room #44
Multicultural Curriculum Network
Sandra Mayo,
Texas NAME Board Member
Texas State University-San Marcos
Patricia J. Larke,
Texas NAME Board Member
Texas A&M University
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ~Registration~
Gateway Conference Center-Foyer #35
Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson
Texas NA ME Secretary/Treasurer
Concordia TX University
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM ~Opening General Session & Reception~
Gateway Conference Center Room#34
Donald R. Collins, Texas NAME President
Prairie View A&M University
6:30 PM – 7:30PM ~Honoree Ceremony~
Gateway Conference Center Room#34
Donald R. Collins
Texas NAME President
Prairie View A&M University
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16. Opening General Session & Reception
AGENDA
5:00 PM – 5:40 PM Conference Opening
Donald R. Collins Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan
Texas NAME President Texas NAME President-Elect
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University
Greetings/Welcome
Ron W. Wilhelm
Texas NAME Founding Member
University of North Texas
Acknowledgements
Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson
Texas NAME, Executive Secretary & Treasurer
Concordia TX University
The Honorable Dr. Gilda Garcia, Vice
Mark A. Burroughs, President for Institutional
Mayor Equity and Diversity
Denton, Texas University of North Texas
Dr. Jerry Thomas Dr. Nancy Nelson
Dean Chair of Teacher Education
College of Education and Administration
University of North Texas University of North Texas
5:40 PM 6:30 PM
Reception- Light Hors D’oeuvres
Donald Easton-Brooks
Texas NAME Immediate Past President
University of North Texas
6:30 PM -7:30 PM
Honoree Ceremony
Donald R. Collins
Texas NAME President
Prairie View A&M University
Roberto R. Alonzo, Patricia J. Larke Royce West
Texas State Representative, Professor Texas State Senator
th
80 Texas Legislature Texas A&M University District 23
Geneva Gay, Rudy Rodriguez Ron W. Wilhelm
University of Washington- University of North Texas University of North Texas
Seattle
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17. Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
Saturday, March 27, 2010
University of North Texas
Gateway Conference Center
8:00 AM –9:00 AM ~Registration~
Gateway Conference Center-Foyer #34
~Continental Breakfast~
Gateway Conference Center-Room #34
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM ~ Session Opening/Greetings~
Gateway Conference Center-Room #34
Donald R. Collins
Texas NAME President
Prairie View A&M University
9:10 AM – 9:15 AM ~Welcome ~
Gilda Garcia, Vice-President Jerry R. Thomas, Dean
Institutional Equity and Diversity College of Education
University of North Texas University of North Texas
9:15AM – 9:30AM ~Adjournment to Concurrent Sessions~
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM ~Luncheon & Keynote Session~
Featuring
Distinguished Scholar & Author
Dr. Geneva Gay
University of Washington-Seattle
2:15 PM – 2:55 PM ~Book Signing~
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18. Second General Session & Keynote
AGENDA
12:45 PM – 12:50 PM ~Invocation~
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM ~Occasion & Resolutions~
Donald Easton-Brooks
Texas NAME Immediate Past President
University of North Texas
1:00 PM – 1:05 PM ~Introduction of Keynote Speaker~
Patricia J. Larke
Texas NAME Parliamentarian
Texas A&M University
1:05 PM – 1:35 PM ~Keynote Address~
Dr. Geneva Gay
Distinguished Scholar & Author of
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Theory, Practice & Research
1:35 PM -1:45 PM ~Honoring Past Presidents~
Donald R. Collins
Texas NAME President
Prairie View A&M University
1:45 PM -2:00 PM ~Remarks~
Ron W. Wilhelm
Texas NAME Founder &
At-Large Board Member
University of North Texas
2:00 PM
~Texas NAME Business Meeting~
(Open to All Texas NAME Members)
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan
2010-2011-Texas NAME President
Prairie View A&M University
Patricia J. Larke
Texas Name Parliamentarian
Texas A&M University
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19. Saturday, March 28
Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
~9th Annual Conference Sessions~
University of North Texas
CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
Gateway Conference Center
9:45 AM- 10:35 AM
Chair/ Discussant: Amy Williamson RM #42
~Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction:
Supporting College Readiness through Academic Writing~
Jennifer Roberts, University of North Texas; Leslie Patterson, University of North Texas; Carol
Wickstrom, University of North Texas; Juan Araujo, University of North Texas & Cheiko Hoki,
Texas Women’s University
~Using Bio-Poems to Promote Classroom Diversity~
Amy Williamson, San Angelo State University
Chair/ Discussant: Detra Price-Dennis RM #43
~Facilitating Language Acquisition for English Language Learners in Bilingual,
ESL, and Content Area Classrooms: Proven Strategies for Success~
Melinda Cowart, Texas Women’s University; Phap Dam, Texas Women’s University
~Culturally Relevant Texts as Invitations to Language and Literacy:
Engaging Students with Racism, Community, and Local Issues~
Detra Price-Dennis, University of Texas; Melissa Mosley, University of Texas; Melody Zoch,
University of Texas; Katherine Chamberlain, University of Texas; Camila DeVeau, University
of Texas at Austin; Bina Felson, University of Texas & Alice Sanderson, University of Texas
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20. CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
Gateway Conference Center
9:45 AM- 10:35 AM
Chair/ Discussant: Patricia J. Larke RM #44
~A Reflective Analysis of An Elementary Teacher Education Program’s
Incorporation of Diversity~
Karthigeyan Subramaniam, University of North Texas; Patricia Bullock, Kennesaw State
University; Lisa Buenaventura, Pennsylvania State at Harrisburg & Incho Lee, Pennsylvania State
at Harrisburg
Chair/ Discussant: Kamau Oginga Siwatu RM #4 6
~Navigating and Making a New American-ness: Muslim Women Students after 9/11~
Shabana Mir, Oklahoma State University
~Using the Curriculum as a Tool for Developing a Legacy of
Competence within African American Students~
Kamau Oginga Siwatu, Texas Tech University
Chair/ Discussant: Rossana Boyd RM #47
~Exploring Cultural Identity: Voices of Latino/a
Pre-service Teachers in the Borderlands~
Diana Linn, Texas A&M International University
~Bilingual and ESL Education for Multicultural Students~
Rossana Boyd, University of North Texas
Chair/ Discussant: Donald R. Collins RM #48
~Multicultural Education: Pre-Service Candidates’ Understanding of
Multicultural Differences in General and Special Education Programs~
Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson, Concordia TX University & Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M
University
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21. CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
Gateway Conference Center
9:45 AM- 10:35 AM
Chair/Discussant: Lisbeth Dixon-Krauss RM #51
~Multicultural Education: A Path to Educational Reform~
Tatiana Joseph, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
~Alumni Perceptions and Faculty Response~
Lisbeth Dixon-Krauss, University of North Texas; April Sanders, University of North Texas &
Mary M. Harris, University of North Texas
Chair/ Discussant: Mary Frances Agnello RM #52
~Pre-Service Pre- and Post- Attitudes toward Diversity:
A TTU College of Education Study~
Mary Fehr, Texas Tech University, Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech University
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22. CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
Gateway Conference Center
10:45 AM- 11:35 AM
Chair/ Discussant: Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson RM #41
~Heroes Can Be Different From Us~
Salar Axel, Torah Day School
Chair/ Discussant: Lorrie Webb RM #42
~ Expanding the Boundaries of Multicultural Education to a Global Level~
Angela Ausbrooks, Texas State University at San Marcos & Raphael Travis, Texas State
University at San Marcos
~Preparing Educators to Promote Social Justice through Multiculturalism~
Lorrie Webb, Texas Wesleyan University
Chair/ Discussant: Aretha F. Marbley RM #43
~It Takes a Village: Providing Community-based Counseling
in Predominantly African American and Mexican American
Low-SES Elementary Schools~
Aretha F. Marbley, Texas Tech University; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech University;
Mary Fehr, Texas Tech University; Fred A. Bonner, II, Texas A&M University, Lonnie J.
Booker, Texas A&M University
Chair/ Discussant: Karen Walker RM #44
~Assessing the Needs of the New Non-traditional Student of Color:
Implications for Postsecondary Educators~
Jemimah Lea, Texas A&M University; Jamaal Young, Texas A&M University
~The Hue of You: Anti-bias Strategies to Use in the Preschool Classroom~
Karen Walker, Eastfield College; Natosha Scott, Educational Service Center-Region X &
Treasure Salman, Carpe Diem Private School
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23. CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
Gateway Conference Center
10:45 AM- 11:35 AM
Chair/ Discussant: Belinda Bustos-Flores RM #47
~Diversity Pedagogy: Developing Cultural Competency~
Rosa Hernandez Sheets, Texas Tech University
~Educar para Transformar: Teacher Preparation for Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Student Populations~
Belinda Bustos-Flores, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rosa Hernandez Sheets, Texas Tech
University; Ellen Riojas Clark, University of Texas at San Antonio
Chair/ Discussant: Mary Kritsonis RM #48
~Publishing in the Electronic Age~
William Kritsonis, Prairie View A&M University, Donald Collins, Prairie View A&M University
& Mary Kritsonis, National FORUM Journals
Chair/ Discussant: John Brooks RM #51
~Pedagogical Strategies for Developing Culturally Responsive Pre K - 12 School Leaders~
Georgetta H. Johnson, University of North Texas at Dallas
~Developing Culturally Proficient School Leaders: Culture and Language Immersion~
John Brooks, University of North Texas & Johnetta Hudson, University of North Texas
Chair/ Discussant: Mary M. Harris RM #52
~How Self-beliefs Influence Minority Students’ Success in High School~
James Valles Jr., Texas Tech University
~College Going Culture in Urban Comprehensive and Early College High Schools~
Mary M. Harris, University of North Texas & Tami Tucker, University of North Texas
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24. CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
Gateway Conference Center
10:45 AM- 11:35 AM
Chair/ Discussant: Marcia Shelton RM #53
~Culturally Relevant Teaching and Sustaining the State of Texas:
Moral, Academic, and Economic Considerations~
Gina Anderson, Texas Women’s University & Melinda Cowart, Texas Women’s University
~Teaching Multiculturalism through Digitally Animated Media:
From John Smith to the Avatar~
Beverly Spears, Prairie View A&M University & Marcia Shelton, Prairie View A&M University
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25. CONCURRENT SESSIONS III
Gateway Conference Center
11:45 AM- 12:35 PM
Chair/ Discussant: Tallulah Crawley-Shinault RM #42
~Different, Not Deficient: High-Achieving African American Males~
Lisa D. Hubbard, Texas A&M University
~Equity Issues and the Work of the Contemporary Urban School Principal~
Tallulah Crawley-Shinault, Texas Women’s University
Chair/ Discussant: Rudy Rodriguez RM #43
~Popular Television, Visual Culture and Multicultural Education:
The Pedagogical Possibilities of Aliens in America~
Ludovic A. Sourdot, Texas Women’s University
~The Texas Bilingual Education Story~
Rudy Rodriguez, University of North Texas
Chair/ Discussant: Gaile Cannella RM #46
~Concerns of Critical Childhood Collaborative: What are We Doing Differently? ~
Gaile Cannella, University of North Texas; Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University;
Laura Stough, Texas A&M University & M. Francyne Huckaby, Texas Christian University
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26. CONCURRENT SESSIONS III
Gateway Conference Center
11:45 AM- 12:35 PM
Chair/ Discussant: Chandra M. Donnell RM #47
~Multicultural Course Transformation in Social Work Education:
Creating a Framework for Change~
Angela Ausbrooks, Texas State University at San Marcos & Raphael Travis, Texas State
University at San Marcos
~Developing a Multicultural Education Agenda in Rehabilitation Counselor Education Programs~
Chandra M. Donnell, University of North Texas; Cozette Shannon, University of North Texas &
Stacie Robertson, University of North Texas
Chair/ Discussant: Amy Fann RM #48
~Providing Congruent Information for Undocumented Students in North Texas~
David O. Franco Jr., University of North Texas & Nancy Gillis, University of North Texas
~Using Funds of Knowledge Framework to Develop Culturally Relevant
Post-secondary Outreach for Families~
Amy Fann, University of North Texas; Mayra Olivares-Urueta, University of North Texas;
Roxanne Del Rio, North Central Texas College; Rafael de la Pena, University of North Texas &
Anna Maria Pulido, North Central Texas College
Chair/ Discussant: Patricia J. Larke RM #51
~Feminist Theory: Theory to Practice~
Brittany DeNoon, University of North Texas Giovanni Dortch, University of North Texas &
Sarah Conrad, University of North Texas
~African American Females Performance on State and National Assessments:
What is Their Story? ~
Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University; Jemimah Lea, Texas A&M University; Andrea
Jones, Texas A&M University; Li-Yuan Liao, Texas A&M University & Gwendolyn Webb-
Johnson, Texas A&M University
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27. CONCURRENT SESSIONS III
Gateway Conference Center
11:45 AM- 12:35 PM
Chair/ Discussant: Rebecca Fredrickson RM #52
~The Importance of Latino family Connections in the Treatment of Adolescent Substance Abuse~
Renelda Roberson, Prairie View A&M University
~Religion and Culturally Relevant Teaching: Expanding the
Diversity Repertoire of Pre-service Teachers~
Rebecca Fredrickson, Texas Women’s University; Gina Anderson, Texas Women’s University;
Elizabeth Carver-Cyr, Oklahoma State University & Melinda Cowart, Texas Women’s
University
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28. CONCURRENT POSTER SESSIONS
Gateway Conference Center
9:30 AM- 12:35 PM
RM #35
~Fiesta Math Night~
Michelle Black, University of North Texas, Katie Owen, University of North Texas
& Dawn Regenold, Denton Independent School District
RM #35
~Teachers Teaching Teachers: Campus-Based Multicultural Training~
Holly Hansen-Thomas, Texas Women’s University & Pat Casey, Texas Women’s
University
RM #35
~International Students and the Cultural Implications They Bring to University
Classrooms: Input from Vietnam and China~
Chao Wen, University of North Texas; Trang Tran, University of North Texas;
Robert Insley, University of North Texas & Paula Iaeger, University of North Texas
RM #35
~Culturally Responsive Teaching in Science~
Jennifer LeBlanc, Texas A&M University & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
RM #35
~Three Elements That Can Help Teachers Prepare to Work in Diverse Schools~
D’Ann Johnson, Texas A&M University, & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
RM #35
~Culturally Responsive Teaching for New Asian Immigrant Students
in Diverse Classrooms~
Xinyuan Yang, Texas A&M University, & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
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29. CONCURRENT POSTER SESSIONS
Gateway Conference Center
9:30 AM- 12:35 PM
RM #35
~Cultural Sensitivity Instrument for Driver Education Instructors~
Nina Saint, Texas A&M University & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
RM #35
~Responding to Social Justice Issues in Academic Tracking:
The Role of Parents and Community Leaders~
Brandon Fox, Texas A&M University & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
RM #35
~How Self-Belief Influence Minority Students’ Success in High School~
Xiabo She, Texas Tech University & James Valles, Jr., Texas Tech University
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30. Session I
Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
~9th Annual Conference Presentation Abstracts~
Jennifer Roberts, University of North Texas; Leslie Patterson, University of North Texas; Carol
Wickstrom, University of North Texas; Juan Araujo, University of North Texas & Cheiko Hoki,
Texas Women’s University (Session I-Room #42)
Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction: Supporting College Readiness through Academic Writing
The focus of this research project is to assist teachers of English Language Learners (ELLs) in
developing students’ academic writing abilities. After presenting study background and the case
context, session participants will be asked to read excerpts from field notes and discuss the
affordances seen within the data. Audience will share perspectives, offer multiple viewpoints, and
provide the researchers with possible recommendations for further analysis, review, and future
practice.
Amy Williamson, San Angelo State University (Session I-Room #42)
Using Bio-Poems to Promote Classroom Diversity
Using bio poems, students can express themselves, have pride in what makes them unique, and
learn more about their peers. Besides being an activity that promotes diversity acceptance, this
instructional tool promotes writing, and allows instructors to learn more about their students in a
safe environment. This strategy may be utilized in teaching environments for both young and adult
learners.
Melinda Cowart, Texas Women’s University; Phap Dam, Texas Women’s University (Session I-
Room #43)
Facilitating Language Acquisition for English Language Learners in Bilingual, ESL, and Content
Area Classrooms: Proven Strategies for Success
The purpose of this workshop is to demonstrate strategies and activities proven to facilitate second
language acquisition and positive acculturation experiences for English language learners as they
address the unique linguistic, academic, and affective needs of English language learners (ELLs) in
a humanistic and culturally responsive manner.
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31. Detra Price-Dennis, University of Texas; Melissa Mosley, University of Texas; Melody Zoch,
University of Texas; Katherine Chamberlain, University of Texas; Camila DeVeau, University
of Texas; Bina Felson, University of Texas & Alice Sanderson, University of Texas (Session I-
Room #43)
Culturally Relevant Texts as Invitations to Language and Literacy: Engaging Students with
Racism, Community, and Local Issues
Members of the Austin Social Justice Teacher Inquiry Group will share literature studies that
incorporate Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award books to explore story as a
place where identity, community, and learning take root. Participants will be engaged in discussion
about the potential of multicultural literature to address issues concerning social justice and create
conversations in classrooms around organizing for social action. The panel will share artifacts from
classroom work, provide titles of high quality multicultural children’s literature, and share
classroom strategies based on group-developed literature studies.
Karthigeyan Subramaniam, University of North Texas; Patricia Bullock, Kennesaw State
University; Lisa Buenaventura, Pennsylvania State at Harrisburg & Incho Lee, Pennsylvania State
at Harrisburg (Session I-Room #44)
A Reflective Analysis of An Elementary Teacher Education Program’s Incorporation of Diversity
The purpose of this presentation is to engage educators in discussions centered on advocating
diversity within a teacher education program undergoing initial professional accreditation through
the National Council of Teachers for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Presenters
will explore the process by which curricula were analyzed, and the implications of a social justice
curricula that exists “on paper” rather than being enacted within courses. Reasons why curricula
appeared to be skin-deep are presented and discussed.
Shabana Mir, Oklahoma State University (Session I-Room #46)
Navigating and making a new American-ness: Muslim women students after 9/11
This paper interrogates the reality of pluralism in higher education cultures, examining norms and
practices through the lens of American Muslim undergraduate women's experiences, and through
Goffman's symbolic inter-actionist paradigm. At elite universities that drew competitive and
wealthy students from all over the nation, and as TV news specials on “Islamic extremists” seemed
to run constantly, and oppressed Muslim women seemed to occupy a permanent home on the front
pages of newspapers, what did it mean to be an American Muslim female undergraduate?
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32. Kamau Oginga Siwatu, Texas Tech University (Session I-Room #46)
Using the Curriculum as a Tool for Developing a Legacy of Competence within African American
Students
As efforts to prepare culturally responsive teachers increase, there has been an ongoing discussion
regarding the processes involved in the preparation of culturally responsive teachers. Until recently,
missing from this discussion was how to prepare teachers who are competent and confident in their
abilities to execute the practices of culturally responsive teaching. A Culturally Responsive
Teaching Self-Efficacy (CRTSE) construct was introduced resulting in a new measure of teacher
self-efficacy, the CRTSE scale. This presentation will provide attendees with concrete strategies
designed to increase pre-service and in-service teachers' self-efficacy as it relates to culturally
responsive teaching.
Diana Linn, Texas A&M International University (Session I-Room #47)
Exploring Cultural Identity: Voices of Latino/a Pre-service Teachers in the Borderlands
The qualitative study in this session examined the written cultural autobiographies of 50 Latino,
pre-service teachers enrolled in a multicultural education course at a university on the Texas-
Mexico border. Results indicated the themes of language, religion, ethnicity, gender and class as
being important to the cultural identity of Latino/a pre-service teachers. Specifically, the hybridity
of the pre-service teachers’ identity is reflected in their discourse regarding language and ethnicity.
This session will help participants understand how cultural autobiographies can help foster pre-
service teachers’ awareness and understanding of their cultural identity.
Rossana Boyd, University of North Texas (Session I-Room #47)
Bilingual and ESL Education for Multicultural Students
In this presentation, participants will explore the University of North Texas’ strategy for addressing
the need for qualified teachers in bilingual and English as second language certification areas.
Although Spanish is the predominant language spoken of the students in the study, educators will
gain knowledge of the teacher training programs at UNT that address the academic needs of all
multilingual/multicultural students.
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33. Debra ‘DJ’ Johnson, Concordia University & Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University
(Session I-Room #48)
Multicultural Education: Pre-Service Candidates’ Understanding of Multicultural Differences in
General and Special Education Programs
This session will discuss the inclusion of multicultural education in university course work offering
teacher preparation programs. Pre-service teacher candidates should be prepared to demonstrate
classroom effectiveness when teaching students in general and special education settings from
culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds. Participants will describe how their
education programs have integrated multicultural education practices to present a comprehensive
understanding of cultural differences.
Tatiana Joseph, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee (Session I-Room #51)
Multicultural Education: A Path to Educational Reform
Multicultural education may be categorized as a philosophical concept and/or an educational
process that is built on the ideas of freedom, justice, equality and human dignity. Via presentation
activities, this session will provide teacher-educators strategies to implement in classrooms that
allow students to reflect, analyze and, subsequently, appropriately define multicultural education.
Lisbeth Dixon-Krauss, University of North Texas; April Sanders, University of North Texas &
Mary M. Harris, University of North Texas (Session-I Room #51)
Alumni Perceptions and Faculty Response
The increased need for prepared teachers of English language learner (ELL) prompted the College
of Education (COE) at the University of North Texas (UNT) to survey alumni perceptions of their
level of preparedness after teaching in the field. The survey was analyzed for each program, and
each program was evaluated. Audience members can benefit from the process employed by the
COE at UNT to gather, compile, evaluate and present data to faculty and program leaders for
suggested program changes.
Mary Fehr, Texas Tech University, Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech University (Session-I-
Room #52)
Pre-Service Pre- and Post- Attitudes toward Diversity: A TTU College of Education Study
Under the direction of the Chair of Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis toward NCATE
accreditation and data-informed decision-making, a mini grant was secured to create an on-line
survey to take a baseline sample of pre-service teachers’ awareness and agreement with diversity
objectives of the College of Education when they entered the teacher education program of Texas
Tech University. Upon leaving the program, future teachers were surveyed again. Three semesters
of data reveal important components of students’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions as they enter
and exit the teacher education program.
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34. Session II
Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
~9th Annual Conference Presentation Abstracts~
Salar Axel, Torah Day School (Session-II Room #41)
Heroes Can Be Different From Us
Through this extensive unit, elementary aged children explore diverse cultures, heritages, and
values through an in-depth research, biography writing unit, and follow-up lessons. In addition, this
lesson helps educators further diversity efforts at elementary schools by encouraging students’
appreciation for people whose cultures, customs, and value sets may outwardly appear different
from their own. With the opportunity to research a hero of their choice, students begin to
understand, in significant ways, that all people are more alike than they are different.
Angela Ausbrooks, Texas State University at San Marcos & Raphael Travis, Texas State
University at San Marcos (Session II- Room #42)
Expanding the Boundaries of Multicultural Education to a Global Level
Universal Human Rights offers a useful framework for teaching social justice from the local to
global levels. This panel will present a model for teaching content on universal human rights that
entails knowledge, empathy, and action. Teachers will be encouraged to share ideas on how these
need for social and economic justice can be presented in an experiential way that fosters taking
action.
Lorrie Webb, Texas Wesleyan University (Session II- Room #42)
Preparing Educators to Promote Social Justice through Multiculturalism
This presentation will discuss the beginning of a 2-year research study currently in progress
addressing the effectiveness of a local teacher education program in the area of multicultural
attitudes and ethnocentrism. Among other things, specific information from the current study will
include the methodology used, as well as the findings generated thus far, plans for the future of this
study, and implications for other university teacher-education programs, as well as for school
districts employing these future teachers.
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35. Aretha F. Marbley, Texas Tech University; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech University;
Mary Fehr, Texas Tech University; Fred A. Bonner, II, Texas A&M University, Lonnie J.
Booker, Texas A&M University (Session II- Room #43)
It Takes a Village: Providing Community-based Counseling in Predominantly African American
and Mexican American Low-SES Elementary Schools
This presentation shares a project designed to provide quality and affordable counseling for African
American and Hispanic/Latino elementary school children from low SES backgrounds in need of
intensive mental health therapy. Participants will be exposed to the successful collaborative efforts
that created partnerships, alliances, pipelines with universities, community agencies, and public
schools in order to serve the needs students of color and those children in poverty.
Jemimah Lea, Texas A&M University; Jamaal Young, Texas A&M University (Session II-Room
#44)
Assessing the Needs of the New Non-traditional Student of Color: Implications for Postsecondary
Educators
The purpose of this study is to assess the educational and social needs of non-traditional students of
color, to provide implications for postsecondary faculty and staff. Data from the National
Postsecondary Student Aid Study was accessed to isolate student race and risk factors as descriptive
variables to investigate enrollment and completion of postsecondary education. This study presents
the findings from a secondary data analysis that examined the enrollment and completion trends of
non-traditional students of color. Implications for researchers and educators will be presented.
Karen Walker, Eastfield College; Natosha Scott, Region X; Treasure Salman, Carpe Diem
Private School (Session II- Room #44)
The Hue of You: Anti-bias Strategies to Use in the Preschool Classroom
Early childhood educators must plan and implement culturally responsive curricula. Effective anti-
bias curriculum should demonstrate an emphatic respect for cultural diversity and have a sound
multicultural foundation. Understanding these key strategies will ensure an educational experience
free of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.
Rosa Hernandez Sheets, Texas Tech University (Session II- Room #47)
Diversity Pedagogy: Developing Cultural Competency
This interactive workshop provides multiple opportunities to gain new understandings of ways to
create optimal learning conditions to facilitate student learning. Participants will explore the
primary definition of diversity and move beyond acceptance of diversity to a plan or an approach
for cultural competency development via an exploration of the basic principles of Diversity
Pedagogy.
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36. Belinda Bustos-Flores, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rosa Hernandez Sheets, Texas Tech
University; Ellen Riojas Clark, University of Texas at San Antonio (Session II- Room #47)
Educar para Transformar: Teacher Preparation for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student
Populations
The growing number of bilingual students in public schools coupled with a critical shortage of
teachers specially prepared to serve this population calls for a critical examination of policies and
practices in bilingual and ESL teacher preparation. This session will examine ways to improve the
practice of teacher preparation by promoting dialogic conversations and applications of praxis in the
preparation of bilingual/ESL teacher candidates.
William Kritsonis, Prairie View A&M University & Mary Kritsonis, National FORUM Journals;
Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University (Session II- Room #48)
Writing for Professional Publication in National Refereed Journals
This session provides guidance to researchers on how to write for professional publication in
national refereed journals. The session will highlight essentials of a good manuscript. Strategies
will provide attendees with the tools to start, analyze, and finish manuscripts. As successful editors
of hard and electronic journals, the presenters will explore with participants the various avenues
available for future authorships.
Georgetta H. Johnson, University of North Texas at Dallas (Session II- Room #51)
Pedagogical Strategies for Developing Culturally Responsive Pre K - 12 School Leaders
The practical knowledge acquired by graduate instructors who have been leaders at all levels in
public school education is paramount in providing pedagogical strategies for a direct connection to
the education aspect of a culturally responsive educator. The objective of this presentation is to
demonstrate various pedagogical strategies utilized by instructors at the graduate level to ensue that
students pursuing a degree in school leadership are culturally responsive by exposing them to
culturally diverse literature, faculty, and students before entering a position of administration and
leadership.
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37. John Brooks, University of North Texas & Johnetta Hudson, University of North Texas~
(Session II- Room #51)
Developing Culturally Proficient School Leaders: Culture and Language Immersion
In our contemporary society, Pre-K through 12 schools have an ever-increasing diverse student
population. For students whose first language is not English obtaining a quality and equitable
education is a major challenge. The educational administration program at the University of North
Texas-Denton through a grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas provided the opportunity
for participants to immerse themselves in the culture and language that are an intricate part of the
lives of their students. Audience will acquire information as to one approach for developing
culturally proficient school leaders that can be replicated in other institutions with educational
administration programs.
James Valles Jr., Texas Tech University (Session II- Room #52)
How Self-beliefs Influence Minority Students’ Success in High School
This presentation examines the self-beliefs and self-motivation of under-performing students at an
urban high school in west Texas. The data were gathered using a mixed-method format and
analyzed to determine whether minority students’ levels of self-belief played a dominant role in
their performance and motivation with regard to their schooling. Impeding factors were identified
that contributed to students’ lack of acceptable academic achievement.
Mary M. Harris, University of North Texas & Tami Tucker, University of North Texas (Session
II- Room #52)
College Going Culture in Urban Comprehensive and Early College High Schools
Improving education for economically disadvantaged African American and Hispanic students from
families who are economically disadvantaged and do not include college graduates is a primary
goal of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and those who seek educational equity and
social justice. Comparison of results of the 2008 study will be explained, and recommendations that
have implications for improving college attendance among urban students from families whose
members do not include college graduates at the comprehensive and early college high schools will
be explored.
Gina Anderson, Texas Women’s University & Melinda Cowart, Texas Women’s University
(Session II- Room #53)
Culturally Relevant Teaching and Sustaining the State of Texas: Moral, Academic, and Economic
Considerations
Our study implores educational stakeholders to support to the goal of implementing culturally
relevant teaching strategies and a multicultural teacher education program that will have a lasting
impact with in-service teachers as well. The presenters will discuss the ramifications of continued
abandonment of culturally relevant discourse so that it is apparent that educational and economic
concerns have reached a level to warrant critical and immediate action.
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38. Beverly Spears, Prairie View A&M University & Marcia Shelton, Prairie View A&M University
(Session II- Room #53)
Teaching Multiculturalism through Digitally Animated Media: From John Smith to the Avatar
The media exposes youth to lessons about life. More often than not, these life experiences shape
values, morals and perceptions of intercultural relationships. This session deconstructs the messages
presented in animated digital media, provides context to what youth autonomously extract, explores
the actions that result from viewing and examines the mitigation of deleterious messages that may
be perceived.
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39. Session III
Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
~9th Annual Conference Presentation Abstracts~
Lisa D. Hubbard, Texas A&M University (Session III- Room #42)
Different, Not Deficient: High-Achieving African American Males
Reinforcing African American males to do well in school must happen at every level of the
academic continuum. This paper will discuss strategies that are necessary to influence African
American males to be successful academically and socially. Educators, parents and community
members can use the strategies presented as they seek to understand the factors that contribute to
high-achieving African American males.
Tallulah Crawley-Shinault, Texas Women’s University (Session III- Room #42)
Equity Issues and the Work of the Contemporary Urban School Principal
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent principal-centered learning programs
influenced the work of contemporary urban principals using empirical data from large urban school
districts. This study will provide the audience with a more balanced view of leadership challenges
in urban schools by highlighting professional development opportunities as an important
intervention strategy for creating successful schools.
Ludovic A. Sourdot, Texas Women’s University (Session III- Room #43)
Popular Television, Visual Culture and Multicultural Education: The Pedagogical Possibilities of
Aliens in America
This presentation will report on a study of the intentions of a group of individuals who created the
sitcom Aliens in America broadcast on the CW Network in 2007-2008 and the ways in which three
separate groups (bloggers, TV critics and local television viewers) perceived the show. Participants
will be shown specific uses of the show with pre-service and experienced educators to
promote/reinforce culturally responsive teaching strategies.
Rudy Rodriguez, University of North Texas (Session III- Room #43)
The Texas Bilingual Education Story
A video presentation combined with discussion that highlights: Texas' rich and vibrant bilingual
tradition; the Americanization movement and impact on Tejano kids; selected federal and state
policies driving bilingual programs in the state; evolving models of bilingual education and their
implication for the future of Texas Educators and policymakers.
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40. Gaile Cannella, University of North Texas; Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University;
Laura Stough, Texas A&M University & M. Francyne Huckaby, Texas Christian University
(Session III- Room #46)
Concerns of Critical Childhood Collaborative: What are We Doing Differently?
How are we addressing new disasters? Recent “natural” disasters such as the Haiti Earthquake,
Hurricanes Katrina and Ike have called attention to societal conditions that place particular groups
of people in vulnerable circumstances even before tragic events occur. This session seeks to listen
and hear children and to work toward the creation of a critical public policy infrastructure, that
addresses equity, social justice, and the avoidance of vulnerabilities for all children.
Angela Ausbrooks, Texas State University at San Marcos & Raphael Travis, Texas State
University at San Marcos (Session III- Room #47)
Multicultural Course Transformation in Social Work Education: Creating a Framework for Change
While diversity content is inherent in social work education, multicultural education addresses this
need comprehensively through the infusion of multicultural course content, inclusive instructional
strategies, the promotion of community in the classroom, and diverse assessment and evaluation
methods. While this workshop focuses on social work education, the skills of multicultural course
transformation will be applicable to all aspects of higher education.
Chandra M. Donnell, University of North Texas; Cozette Shannon, University of North Texas &
Stacie Robertson, University of North Texas (Session III- Room #47)
Developing a Multicultural Education Agenda in Rehabilitation Counselor Education Programs
The racial-ethnic backgrounds of rehabilitation counseling clientele have become increasingly
diverse. Additionally, the current emphasis on globalization and international rehabilitation in
diverse communities requires educators to examine teaching methods and strategies to best train
rehabilitation counselors working with these complex diverse populations. This presentation will
illustrate how to translate the theory of multicultural education into realistic practice for counselor
educator programs.
David O. Franco Jr., University of North Texas & Nancy Gillis, University of North Texas
(Session III- Room #48)
Providing Congruent Information for Undocumented Students in North Texas
This presentation will offer insight into the cultural, economic and educational experiences of
undocumented college students in the North Texas region. The authors acknowledge the complex
realities of an undocumented student. The audience will learn about available resources and efforts
made in providing a quality education for immigrant students but also recommendations for
improving current resources.
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41. Amy Fann, University of North Texas; Mayra Olivares-Urueta, University of North Texas;
Roxanne Del Rio, North Central Texas College; Rafael de la Pena, University of North Texas &
Anna Maria Pulido, North Central Texas College (Session III- Room #48)
Using Funds of Knowledge Framework to Develop Culturally Relevant Post-secondary Outreach
for Families
One of the primary challenges for those who work to improve the postsecondary access and success
of underrepresented students lies in understanding what information is most useful and relevant to
students and their families. The purpose of this presentation is to share research and materials from
a bilingual Latino parent college planning and preparation project. The discussion component of the
presentation will involve sharing the promising practices that involved parents of first-generation,
low income and historically underrepresented student groups.
Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University; Jemimah Lea, Texas A&M University; Andrea
Jones, Texas A&M University; Li-Yuan Liao, Texas A&M University & Gwendolyn Webb-
Johnson, Texas A&M University (Session III- Room #51)
African American Females Performance on State and National Assessments: What is Their Story?
This paper will examine 2000-2009 data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests regarding the performance of African American
females. While much has been written about achievement of African American males and other
issues that they are facing, the achievement and issues of African American females have gone
unnoticed. While there are many anecdotes about African American females, very little research has
been done that highlights the performance of this group. This paper will address several questions
about the academic performance of African American females.
Brittany DeNoon, University of North Texas Giovanni Dortch, University of North Texas &
Sarah Conrad, University of North Texas (Session III- Room #51)
Feminist Theory: Theory to Practice
This paper describes the experiences of three pedagogues who met weekly to grapple with
implementing feminist pedagogy in a restrictive environment. In our meetings, we explored various
pedagogical issues, including silencing, propaganda, and the role of disclosure. Because it is the
embodiment of the principles of community, cooperation and creativity that challenges
conventional pedagogical practices, our paper and experience is significant and contributes to the
discourse in multicultural education.
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42. Renelda Roberson, Prairie View A&M University (Session III- Room #52)
The Importance of Latino family Connections in the Treatment of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is an insidious and debasing disorder that can negatively influence individuals
socioeconomically, culturally, and ethnically. As educators and clinicians, it is important to
understand how substance abuse affects adolescents and their families. The benefit to the audience
has far-reaching implications in terms of understanding family connections in the treatment of
adolescent substance abuse. These issues affect many areas in addition to family relationships in an
adolescent’s life, such as, education, social relationships, and possible referrals to criminal justice
entities.
Rebecca Fredrickson, Texas Women’s University; Gina Anderson, Texas Women’s University;
Elizabeth Carver-Cyr, Oklahoma State University & Melinda Cowart, Texas Women’s
University (Session III- Room #52)
Religion and Culturally Relevant Teaching: Expanding the Diversity Repertoire of Pre-service
Teachers
Cultural identity, significantly shaped by one’s religious beliefs, is very much a part of our
students’ everyday lives. Our students are challenged more than ever to forge identities shaped by
their own cultural and family traditions with those of the school and larger community. The concept
of culturally relevant teaching (CRT) will be discussed as it relates to the viability of discourse with
pre-service educators.
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43. Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
~9th Annual Conference Poster Abstracts~
Gateway Conference Center Room #35
Michelle Black, University of North Texas, Katie Owen, University of North Texas & Dawn
Regenold, Denton Independent School District
Fiesta Math Night
The University of North Texas/Denton ISD Professional Development School program created a
partnership that fostered high levels of participation among parents, students, teachers, and
university interns. Over 4000 parents and children participated in the events. This session depicts a
grass roots project that demonstrated how schools and universities can partner to create community
events that are meaningful to parents, children, teachers, and pre-service teachers.
Holly Hansen-Thomas, Texas Women’s University & Pat Casey, Texas Women’s University
Teachers Teaching Teachers: Campus-Based Multicultural Training
The goal of the project was to improve student performance by enhancing the skills of secondary
teachers who, although accomplished content-area practitioners, were challenged to meet the needs
of students who are learning English as well as course content. This poster illustrates how
participants translated what they learned about multicultural competence into a professional
development for their colleagues.
Chao Wen, University of North Texas; Trang Tran, University of North Texas; Robert Insley,
University of North Texas & Paula Iaeger, University of North Texas
International Students and the Cultural Implications They Bring to University Classrooms: Input
from Vietnam and China
International students play an essential role on university campuses by providing a diversity of
ideas and cultural perspectives—if their ideas and perspectives are sought out and shared. Using
mixed methods research, conducted over 18 months from a study regarding international students at
a large public university (n=10,057), the authors explain the introduction of potential cultural
misunderstandings that can impact international students' attitudes regarding teacher effectiveness
and contribute to difficulties they often have in classes that use engaged learning methodologies.
Jennifer LeBlanc, Texas A&M University & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
Culturally Responsive Teaching in Science
This paper will discuss the importance of CRT in science and describe how science educators can
improve CRT practices through inquiry, cooperative learning, place-based education and
technology.
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44. D’Ann Johnson, Texas A&M University, & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
Three Elements That Can Help Teachers Prepare to Work in Diverse Schools
This paper will discuss how self –reflection, knowledge of multicultural education and increase
exposure to diverse classrooms can assist teachers in working effectively in diverse classrooms.
While teachers have the intentions of teaching and reaching ALL students in their classroom, many
are unprepared when they leave a teacher education programs, to work in diverse schools. This
paper will discuss how three key elements can assist teachers in working effectively in diverse
classrooms.
Xinyuan Yang, Texas A&M University, & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
Culturally Responsive Teaching for New Asian Immigrant Students in Diverse Classrooms
Newly arrived Asian immigrants face many challenges in American schools. Unlike those Asian
Americans born in America and immersed in American culture from birth, these Asian students
bring their home culture and encounter a new western culture upon arrival. This paper will share
major challenges that Asian students encounter in American K-12 classrooms and strategies to
assist teachers in responding to these challenges .
Nina Saint, Texas A&M University & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
Cultural Sensitivity Instrument for Driver Education Instructors
Like Texas and many other states, the driver education clientele is becoming more diverse, and
instructors, like many educators, are unprepared to teach this population. In addition, transportation
statistics show the number of accidents and fatalities for many teenager drivers of color is
increasing. As such, this paper shares the results of a pilot study involving the development of a
cultural sensitivity instrument for driver education instructors.
Brandon Fox, Texas A&M University & Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University
Responding to Social Justice Issues in Academic Tracking: The Role of Parents and Community
Leaders
Many students of color are under-represented in advanced placement courses, enrichment programs
such as gifted and talented and in many cases are placed in an intervention classes rather than
electives due to standardized testing scores. A ‘call to action’ approach can be used to help parents
and community members challenge social justice issues in academic tracking for students of color.
This paper defines tracking and the social impact of tracking, provides a brief historical sketch of
tracking in one community, and offers suggestions on how parents and community members can
effectively challenge the practice of unequal access to education.
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45. Xiabo She, Texas Tech University & James Valles, Jr., Texas Tech University
How Self-Belief Influence Minority Students’ Success in High School
This presentation examines the self-beliefs and self-motivation of under-performing students at an
urban high school in west Texas. The data were gathered using a mixed-method format and
analyzed to determine whether minority students’ levels of self-belief played a dominant role in
their performance and motivation with regard to their schooling. Impeding factors were identified
that contributed to students’ lack of acceptable academic achievement.
45

46. Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
~9th Annual Conference Presenter Index~
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Agnello, Mary Frances, Texas Tech University-(Session I-Room #52)
Agnello, Mary Frances, Texas Tech University-(Session II- Room #43)
Anderson, Gina, Texas Women’s University-(Session II- Room #53)
Anderson, Gina, Texas Women’s University-(Session III- Room #52)
Araujo, Juan, University of North Texas-(Session I-Room #42)
Ausbrooks, Angela, Texas State University at San Marcos-(Session II- Room #42)
Ausbrooks, Angela, Texas State University at San Marcos-(Session III- Room #47)
Axel, Salar, Torah Day School-(Session-II Room #41)
B
Black, Michelle, University of North Texas-(Poster Session- Room #35)
Bonner, Fred A., II, Texas A&M University-(Session II- Room #43)
Booker, Lonnie J., Texas A&M University-(Session II- Room #43)
Boyd, Rossana, University of North Texas-(Session I-Room #47)
Brooks, John Brooks, University of North Texas-(Session II- Room #51)
Buenaventura, Lisa, Pennsylvania State at Harrisburg-(Session I-Room #44)
Bullock, Patricia, Kennesaw State University-(Session I-Room #44)
Bustos-Flores, Belinda, University of Texas at San Antonio-(Session II- Room #47)
C
Cannella, Gaile, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #46)
Carver-Cyr, Elizabeth, Oklahoma State University-(Session III- Room #52)
Casey, Pat, Texas Women’s University-(Poster Session- Room #35)
Chamberlain, Katherine, University of Texas at Austin-(Session I-Room #43)
Collins, Donald R., Prairie View A&M University-(Session I-Room #48)
Collins, Donald R., Prairie View A&M University (Session II- Room #48)
Collins, Donald R., Prairie View A&M University-(Session III- Room #46)
Conrad, Sarah, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #51)
Cowart, Melinda, Texas Women’s University-(Session I-Room #43)
Cowart, Melinda, Texas Women’s University-(Session II- Room #53)
Cowart, Melinda, Texas Women’s University-(Session III- Room #52)
Crawley-Shinault, Tallulah, Texas Women’s University-(Session III- Room #42)
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47. D
Dam, Pham, Texas Women’s University-(Session I-Room #43)
de la Pena, Rafael, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #48)
Del Rio, Roxanne, North Central Texas College-(Session III- Room #48)
DeNoon, Brittany, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #51)
DeVeau, Camila, University of Texas at Austin-(Session I-Room #43)
Donnell, Chandra M., University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #47)
Dortch, Giovanni, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #51)
F
Fann, Amy, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #48)
Fehr, Mary, Texas Tech University-(Session-I-Room #52)
Fehr, Mary, Texas Tech University-(Session II- Room #43)
Felson, Bina, University of Texas at Austin-(Session I-Room #43)
Fox, Brandon, Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-E-Room #35)
Franco, David O. Jr., University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #48)
Fredrickson, Rebecca, Texas Women’s University-(Session III- Room #52)
G
Gillis, Nancy, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #48)
H
Hansen-Thomas, Holly, Texas Women’s University-(Poster Session- Room #35)
Harris, Mary M., University of North Texas-(Session-I Room #51)
Harris, Mary M., University of North Texas-(Session II- Room #52)
Hernandez-Sheets, Rosa, Texas Tech University-(Session IIA- Room #47)
Hernandez Sheets, Rosa, Texas Tech University-(Session IIB- Room #47)
Hoki, Cheiko, Texas Women’s University-(Session I-Room #42)
Hubbard, Lisa D., Texas A&M University-(Session III- Room #42)
Huckaby, M. Francyne, Texas Christian University-(Session III- Room #46)
Hudson, Johnetta, University of North Texas-(Session II- Room #51)
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48. J
Johnson, D’Ann, Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-B-Room #35)
Johnson, Debra ‘DJ’, Concordia TX University-(Session I-Room #48)
Johnson, Georgetta H., University of North Texas at Dallas-(Session II- Room #51)
Jones, Andrea, Texas A&M University-(Session III- Room #51)
Joseph, Tatiana, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee-(Session I-Room #51)
K
Krauss, Lisbeth Dixon, University of North Texas-(Session-I Room #51)
Kritsonis, Mary, National FORUM Journals-(Session II- Room #48)
Kritsonis, William, Prairie View A&M University-(Session II- Room #48)
L
Larke, Patricia J., Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-A-Room #35)
Larke, Patricia J., Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-B-Room #35)
Larke, Patricia J., Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-C-Room #35)
Larke, Patricia J., Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-D-Room #35)
Larke, Patricia J., Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-E-Room #35)
Larke, Patricia J., Texas A&M University-(Session III- Room #51)
Lea, Jemimah, Texas A&M University-(Session II- Room #44)
Lea, Jemimah, Texas A&M University-(Session III- Room #51)
LeBlanc, Jennifer, Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-A-Room #35)
Lee, Incho, Pennsylvania State at Harrisburg-(Session I-Room #44)
Liao, Li-Yuan, Texas A&M University-(Session III- Room #51)
Linn, Diana, Texas A&M International University-(Session I-Room #47)
M
Marbley, Aretha F., Texas Tech University-(Session II- Room #43)
Mir, Shabana, Oklahoma State University-(Session I-Room #46)
Mosley, Melissa, University of Texas at Austin-(Session I-Room #43)
O
Olivares-Urueta, Mayra, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #48)
Owen, Katie, University of North Texas-(Poster Session- Room #35)
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49. P
Patterson, Leslie, University of North Texas-(Session I-Room #42)
Price-Dennis, Detra, University of Texas at Austin-(Session I-Room #43)
Pulido, Anna Maria, North Central Texas College-(Session III- Room #48)
R
Regenold, Dawn, Denton Independent School District-(Poster Session- Room #35)
Riojas Clark, Ellen, University of Texas at San Antonio-(Session II- Room #47)
Roberson, Renelda, Prairie View A&M University-(Session III- Room #52)
Roberts, Jennifer, University of North Texas-(Session I-Room #42)
Robertson, Stacie, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #47)
Rodriguez, Rudy, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #43)
S
Saint, Nina, Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-D-Room #35)
Salman, Treasure, Carpe Diem Private School-(Session II- Room #44)
Sanders, April, University of North Texas-(Session-I Room #51)
Sanderson Alice, University of Texas at Austin-(Session I-Room #43)
Scott, Natosha, Region X-(Session II- Room #44)
Shannon, Cozette, University of North Texas-(Session III- Room #47)
She, Xiabo, Texas Tech University-(Poster Session-Room #35)
Shelton, Marcia, Prairie View A&M University-(Session II- Room #53)
Sourdot, Ludovic A., Texas Women’s University-(Session III- Room #43)
Spears, Beverly, Prairie View A&M University-(Session II- Room #53)
Stough, Laura, Texas A&M University-(Session III- Room #46)
Subramaniam, Karthigeyan, University of North Texas-(Session I-Room #44)
T
Travis, Raphael, Texas State University at San Marcos-(Session II- Room #42)
Travis, Raphael, Texas State University at San Marcos-(Session III- Room #47)
Tucker, Tami, University of North Texas-(Session II- Room #52)
V
Valles, James Jr., Texas Tech University-(Session II- Room #52)
Valles, James, Jr., Texas Tech University-(Poster Session-Room #35)
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50. W
Walker, Karen, Eastfield College-(Session II- Room #44)
Webb, Lorrie, Texas Wesleyan University-(Session II- Room #42)
Webb-Johnson, Gwendolyn, Texas A&M University-(Session III- Room #51)
Wickstrom, Carol, University of North Texas-(Session I-Room #42)
Williamson, Amy, San Angelo State University-(Session I-Room #42)
Y
Yang, Xinyuan, Texas A&M University-(Poster Session-C-Room #35)
Young, Jamaal, Texas A&M University-(Session II- Room #44)
Z
Zoch, Melody, University of Texas at Austin-(Session I-Room #43)
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51. NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS
A FAMILY OF JOURNALS ON THE LEADING EDGE OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
FOUNDED 1983
17603 BENDING POST DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77095 • (281) 550-5700 • WEBSITE: www.nationalforum.com
Conference National Publication—Call for Papers
Conference participants who presented papers at the 9th Annual 2010 Region 6 Texas Multicultural
Education Research Conference are invited to submit their papers for publication in the National
FORUM of Multicultural Issues Journal—Online. This will be a special national refereed
publication of the conference proceedings. Depending on the submissions, a special hard copy of the
issue may be published and distributed both national and internationally by National FORUM
Journals.
Manuscripts will be evaluated and selected through a national refereeing process by Invited National
Referees. Selected manuscripts will be recommended for national publication and formally approved by
the National Policy Board representing all National FORUM Journals. Please see website:
www.nationalforum.com
Deadline for submission: April 30, 2010 - Publication Date: July 1, 2010
Manuscripts: Must be submitted in triplicate, typed double-spaced in a fixed-pitch font (ex: Times New Ro-
man 12 points) and between 8-15 pages including references. The writer’s name, title, affiliation, telephone,
fax, and complete address and the date of submission must be on a separate cover page, and only on this
page to ensure anonymity in the national refereeing process. Writers must include on separate pages an
abstract of 50-75 words, and on another separate page a brief biographical summary of less than 75 words. A
rewriteable CD, file 2—MS WORD must also be included.
National FORUM Journals requires writers to submit manuscripts following the technical specifications
set for in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) most current edition.
Rejected manuscripts are not returned unless the writer provides a self-addressed envelope with the
necessary postage.
Please send submissions to: Donald R. Collins, PhD
Editor, NFMIJ
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Counseling
Prairie View A&M University/The Texas A&M University System
PO Box 519—Mail Stop 2420
Prairie View, Texas 77446
Voice: 936-261-3643; drcollins@pvamu.edu
Note: Dr. Collins is President Texas National Association of Multicultural Education
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