Helen T. Dainty, Ph.D.

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1 Helen T. Dainty, Ph.D. Assistant Professor 585 Jamestown Road Curriculum & Instruction ~ Special Education Cookeville, TN Box 5074 (931) Cookeville, TN (931) hdainty@tntech.edu EDUCATION Ph.D. in Exceptional Learning/Applied Behavior and Learning: Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN: August 2005 Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership: Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN: August 1999 M.A. in Special Education: Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CT: May 1982 B.S. in Special Education: Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT: May 1974 ACADEMIC/TEACHING POSITIONS Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN: Assistant Professor: August 2007 to present Instructor: August 2002 to July 2007 Adjunct: July 1998 to May 1999 Courses Taught: SPED 2010: Introduction to Special Education SPED 2040: Special Education Methods and Procedures SPED 2821: Practicum: Special Education Procedures and Methods SPED 3000: Teaching Persons with Disabilities in the Regular Classroom SPED 4820: Practicum: Teaching Persons with Mild and Moderate Disabilities SPED 4130/5130: Methods for Teaching Persons with Mild and Moderate Disabilities SPED 6010: Survey of Disability Characteristics, Procedures, and Methods in Special education SPED 6810: Practicum and Seminar in Special Education CUED 6920: IEP for Literacy SPED 3040: Evaluation and Assessment for Content Specific Areas for Children with Special Needs: Designed and developed to replace EDPY 3300: Evaluation and Guidance for special education majors. RODP Course Designed and Taught: January 2004 to August 2004 TEAS 4001/5001/6001: Collaborative Practices, Trends and Issues, and Characteristics of the Exceptional Learner in Special Education

2 Prescott Central Middle School, Cookeville, TN: Special Education Teacher: August 1996 to May 2002 Taught 5 th and 6 th grade resource and inclusion classes for Reading, Language, and Math Capshaw Elementary School, Cookeville, TN: Special Education Teacher: September 1994 to May 1996 Taught 5 th and 6 th grade resource and inclusion classes for Reading, Language, and Math Harwinton Elementary School, Harwinton, CT: Special Education Teacher: September 1992 to June 1994 Piloted an Inclusion Program for 1 st through 6 th grade and also taught resource classes for 1 st through 6 th grade for Reading, Language, and Math Lake Garda Elementary School, Burlington, CT: Extended Resource Teacher: September 1991 to May Taught extended resource class for 1 st through 6 th grade. Cherry Brook Elementary, Canton, CT: Resource and Inclusion Special Education Teacher: September 1990 to June Taught kindergarten and 1 st grade resource and inclusion classes. Canton Elementary School, Canton, CT: Extended Resource Teacher: September 1977 to March Taught extended resource class for 1 st through 3 rd grade. Kolbourne Residential Treatment Center, New Marlborough, MA: Special Education Teacher: September 1975 to August Taught a self-contained class where students had multiple disabilities. SCHOLARSHIP/ INSTRUCTIONAL PRESENTATIONS Dainty, H.T. & Graves, L. M., (2010, April). Critical Literacy. Presentation at the RISE Conference for the TN International Dyslexia Association. Dainty, H. T. (2010, January). Establishing trust for successful collaborative teaching. Presented for Putnam County Teachers: Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T. & Graves, L. M., (2009, November). Simulation activities: Welcome to your child s world. A Presentation for parents at Currey Ingram Academy: Brentwood, TN.

3 Dainty, H. T. & Graves, L. M., (2009, October). Strategies for classroom success: Understanding dyslexia. Presentation at DeKalb County Middle School, Smithville, TN. Dainty, H. T. (2009, August). Inclusion: What can you do? Presentation for paraprofessionals, Putnam County Schools, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T. & Graves, L. M., (2009, April). Experiencing a disability through simulation activities: Walking a mile in their shoes. Presentation at the 5 th Annual Upper Cumberland Teachers Council Workshops, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Baker, J. (2009, April). Effective classroom communication: Exploring teacher talk and verbal feedback. Poster session presentation at CEC Convention and Expo in Seattle, Washington. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M., (2009, January). Experiencing a disability through simulation activities: Walking a mile in their shoes. Presented at Carthage Elementary; Carthage, TN Graves, L. M., & Dainty, H. T., (2008, December). Experiencing a learning disability through simulation activities designed for the college professor. Presented at the Effects of teaching with tablet PCs with asynchronous student access in postsecondary STEM courses on students with learning disabilities training day. Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN. Folio, R. & Dainty, H. T., & Cobble, P. (2008, November). Supporting children with autism and other communication problems with visual schedules in physical activity settings. Presentation at the TAPHERD conference, Franklin, TN. Dainty, H. T., (2008, October). Understanding dyslexia: A workshop for parents. Presented as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN. Graves, L. & Dainty, H. T. (2008, September). Experiencing a learning disability through simulation activities designed for the college professor. Brown Bag Lunch Seminar at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. (2008, August). Inclusion practices. In-service for Livingston Middle School faculty, Livingston, TN. Dainty, H. T. (2008, July). Modified course agreements. Workshop for teachers at Morrison Elementary School, Morrison, TN. Dainty, H. T. & Graves, L. M. (2008, June). Critical literacy. Presented at the TTU-IRA Summer Literacy Conference, Cookeville, TN.

4 Dainty, H.T., & Graves, L. M. (2008, April). AVK is as easy as ABC. Presented at the Tennessee Branch, International Dyslexia Association 2008 Rise Annual Conference, Knoxville, TN. Swafford, M. & Dainty, H. T. (2008, April). Respecting diversity and exceptionality. Presented at TAFCS State Conference, Nashville, TN. Graves, L. & Dainty, H. T. (2008, April). A simulating experience: How it feels to have a learning disability! Presented at the DARTS Symposium, Roane State, Harriman, TN. Dainty, H. T., (2007, October). Understanding autism and strategies to use in the general education classroom. In-service for White County Middle School teachers, Sparta, TN. Dainty, H. T., (2007, October). Behavior management for children with disabilities. Presentation at the Caregiver s luncheon for the Relative Caregiver Program: Upper Cumberland Development District, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Swafford, M. (2007, June). Respecting diversity and exceptionality in the FACS classroom. Presented at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 98th Annual Conference and Expo, Reno, NV. Dainty, H. T. & Graves, L. M. (2007, June). Critical literacy. Presented at the Adolescent Literacy Conference, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M. (2007, June). A simulating experience. Presentation at the TN-IDA Conference, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T. (2007, May). The Balancing Act. In-service presentation for teachers and principal of Cassville elementary, White County, TN. Dainty, H.T., & Graves, L. M. (2007, April). AVK is as easy as ABC. Presented at the Tennessee Branch, International Dyslexia Association 2007 Rise Annual Conference, Brentwood, TN. Benner, S., Alperin, S., Dainty, H., Risko, V., Sawyer, D., & Watson, G. (2007, April). Panel Discussion entitled Collaboration between special and reading educators in preservice reading programs. Presented at the Tennessee Branch, International Dyslexia Association 2007 Rise Annual Conference, Brentwood. TN. Dainty, H. T. (2006, October). Positive behavior supports. Presentation for Student Teacher Seminar Series at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN.

5 Dainty, H.T. (2006, October). IDEA, IEP, and behavior regulations. Presentation for Youth Villages Foster Parents. Dainty, H. (2006, October). Accommodations and modifications for inclusion classrooms. Presentation at Prescott Central Middle School, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Swafford, M. (2006, July). Cultivating our garden: Serving students with exceptionalities in the FACS classroom. Presentation at the Tennessee Career and Technical Education Conference on Learning Communities, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. Dainty, H. T. (2006, June). The Many Facets of Reading. In-service presentation at Jackson County Elementary School, Gainesboro, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M. (2006, February). Modified course agreements: An inclusionary practice for content areas. Presentation at the State of Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Memphis, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Bumbalough, R. (2005, October). Positive behavior support. Presentation for Student Teacher Seminar Series at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T. (2005, November). Modified course agreements. Workshop for teachers at Avery Trace Middle School, Cookeville TN. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M. (2005, July). Reaching the struggling learner. In-service workshop for teachers at White County elementary and middle schools, Sparta, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M. (2005, August). Content area literacy and modified course agreements. In-service workshop for teachers at Fentress County, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M. (2005, February and March). Modified course agreements. Workshop for teachers at Cornerstone Middle School, Cookeville TN. Dainty, H. T., & Baggett, B. (2005, March). Positive behavior support. Presentation for Student Teacher Seminar Series at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T., Baggett, B., Little, T. & Unterstein, J. (2005, March). Positive behavior support. Series of mini workshops for teachers at Overton County, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M. (2005, April). Modified course agreements. Follow-up seminar for teachers at Cornerstone Middle School, Cookeville TN.

6 Dainty, H. T., Graves, L. M., & Baker, J. (2004, November). Literacy teaching strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of English Convention, Indianapolis, IN. Dainty, H. T., Graves, L. M., & Baker, J. (2004, November). Literacy teaching strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation at the Southeastern International Reading Association Conference, Savannah, GA. Dainty, H. T., & Baggett, B. (2004, October). Positive behavior supports. Presentation for Student Teacher Seminar Series at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T. (2004, October). Modified course agreements and inclusion. Workshop for teachers at Prescott Central Middle School, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T. (2004, June). Acquiring balance. Keynote Speaker at the TTU-IRA Summer Literacy Conference, Cookeville, TN. Dainty, H. T., & Graves, L. M. (2003, November). Collaborative accommodations. Fall Mini-Workshop in Education, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Publications/Grants Dainty, H. (2007, October). Picture this: Even more success for our students with autism when special and general educators collaborate Improving Teacher Quality Grant: Tennessee Higher Education, submitted October 1, Awarded Decemebr 2007 for implementation January 2008-September Funded amount: $57, Dainty, H. (2006, October). Picture this Success for teachers and their students with autism. Improving Teacher Quality Grant: Tennessee Higher Education, submitted October 3, Awarded December 2006 for implementation January 2007-September Funded amount: $51, Dainty, H., & Swafford, M. (2006, August).Respecting diversity and exceptionality in the family and consumer sciences classroom. Published in Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 27(National Teacher Standards 4), 2009 Dainty, H. (2005). Frequency of positive and negative responses of teachers and the impact of knowledge of performance. (Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee Technological University, 2005). Digital Dissertation Database, AAT Airhardt, K., Dainty, H., & Setliff, D. (2005, September). Tri-County TIERS: Teaching,

7 SERVICE Integrating, and Evaluating Students who Struggle. US Department of Education: Striving Readers Grant, submitted October Not funded Dainty, H., & Setliff, D. (2003, February). Collaborative approach to personnel preparation project: CAPP project. US Department of Education: Eisenhower Grant for Preparation of Personnel, submitted February 28, Not funded. Principal Director for both the Special Education Summer Institute Grant and the Become A Special Educator in TN (BASE-TN) Grant. Member of the International Dyslexia Association Standard 3 task force. President of TN International Dyslexia Association. July 1, 2009-June 30, Senator for TTU Faculty Senate and Member of Administrative Council, term. Committee member of the Teacher Education Committee, Tennessee Tech University, term. TN-IDA President-elect (July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009) assume presidency July 1, 2009 Editorial Review Board for Tennessee Reading Teacher Publication Second vice president of the Tennessee Tech University Women s Club, Chairperson of the Community Options Visitors Advisory Board (COBAC) for Community Options, Inc. TN Board Member of the International Dyslexia Association Representing Region #3: Southeast Tennessee (July 1, June 30, 2008) Member of the Reading Textbook Adoption Committee for Putnam County ( ). Member of the Reading and Special Education Higher Education Faculty and State Department Task Force under the direction of Susan Brenner, Ph.D. from October 2005 to present. Presentations for the Student Teaching Seminars on behavior and Positive Behavior Supports from October 2002-present. Invited speaker for several education classes at Tennessee Tech University from August 2002 through present. Presentation on special education history and law. Proctor Comprehensive Exams for graduate level students at Tennessee Tech University each March since Monitor showcasing of portfolios of student teachers at Tennessee Tech University, Spring 2004 and Contributed to writing of Reading First Grant for Dodson Branch School in Jackson County, TN. Tennessee Tech University, January Contributed to writing a Striving Readers Grant which was not funded, Fall, Advisor Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) at Tennessee Tech University from September 2004 through present. Develop and supervise a tutoring program from K-6 grade students at Tennessee Tech University Spring 2005 through present. The SCEC members are the tutors. Committee member for the BASE-TN grant program at Tennessee Tech University from Spring 2004 through present.

8 Consultant to special education programs for Putnam County Schools from August 2002 through present. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Council for Exceptional Children Advisor of Student Council for Exceptional Children at TTU (2004 to present) Secretary for the State of Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children ( ) State of Tennessee Representative to the CEC Representative Assembly in Salt Lake City, Utah (April 2006) International Dyslexia Association TN President (July 1, June 30, 2012). TN President-elect (July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009) assume presidency July 1, 2009 TN Board Member Representing Region #3: Southeast Tennessee (July 1, June 30, 2008) International Reading Association Kappa Delta Pi Phi Delta Kappa International Phi Kappa Phi Tennessee Reading Association Alpha Delta Kappa Treasurer from present. Recognition and Awards Teacher of the Year: Building Level: Prescott Central Middle School: April 1999 Teacher of the Year: System Level: Putnam County Schools: April 1999 Teacher of the Year: Wal-Mart Foundation: 1999