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VITA Irma J. Van Scoy Office: College of Education University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208

Home: 384 Downwind Leg Road Gilbert, SC 29054

Phone: (803) 777 - 2562 Fax: (803) 777 - 3035

Phone: (803) 348-7919 e-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph.D.

Syracuse University

5/87

Teaching and Curriculum

M.S.

Syracuse University

12/77

Child and Family Studies

B.A.

State University College Potsdam, NY

5/75

Sociology with certification in Elementary Education (NK-6)

A.A.S.

State University College Cobleskill, NY

5/72

Nursery (Early Childhood) Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University: 2000 – present

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, College of Education

1996 - 2000

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Associate Professor, Instruction and Teacher Education

1990 - 1996

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Assistant Professor, Instruction and Teacher Education

1986 - 1990

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Instructor/Assistant Professor, Early & Middle Education

1983 - 1986

Syracuse University Syracuse, NY

Graduate Asst/Course Instructor, Div. for the Study of Teaching

Van Scoy/2 Early Childhood (PK-3): 1977 - 1982

Campus Learning Center, SUNY Potsdam

Teacher, Preschool-Grade 3 and Cooperating Teacher/ Supervisor

1975 - 1977

Early Childhood Research and Development Center, Syracuse University

Head Teacher, Preschool

1972 - 1973

Yellow Brick Day Nursery, Schenectady, NY

Head Teacher, Preschool

BOOKS Van Scoy, I. J. (In press.) The four e's of early childhood education. Allyn & Bacon. Chapters Van Scoy, I. & Ebert, C. (2004). Teacher development and empowerment through schooluniversity partnerships. In J. Lee, L. Lo, & A. Walker (Eds.), Partnership and Change: Towards School Development. Hong Kong: Chinese University Press. Van Scoy, I. J. (1993). The four e's. In C. L. Flake (Ed.) Education 2000: A Holistic Perspective: Living Our Vision. Brandon, VT: Holistic Education Press.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS Van Scoy, I.J. & Freeman, N. (1998). Through our eyes: Helping emerging teachers see themselves. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 19(1), 43-53. Boutte, G., Van Scoy, I. & Hendley, S. (1996). Multicultural and nonsexist prop boxes. Young Children 52, (1), 34 - 39. Duff, R.E., Brown, H.M., & Van Scoy, I.J. (1995). Reflection and self evaluation: Keys to professional development, Young Children, 50, (4), 81-88. Swick, K., Boutte, G., & Van Scoy, I. (1995). Families, schools, and communities: Building multicultural values. Childhood Education, 72, (2), 75-79. Van Scoy, I.J. (1995). Trading the 3 r's for the 4 e's: Transforming curriculum. Childhood Education, 72, (1), 19-23.

Van Scoy/3 Van Scoy, I.J. (1995). Respecting what children say: The cognitive basis of children's expressions. Dimensions, 23, (2), 12 - 16. Swick, K., Boutte, G., & Van Scoy, I. (1994). Multicultural learning through family involvement. Dimensions, 22, (4), 17 - 21. Van Scoy, I.J. (1994). Reverse practicum: Children as teachers in the college classroom. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 15, (1), 13 - 16. Van Scoy, I.J. (January 1994). Differences in teaching between six primary and five intermediate teachers in one school, The Elementary School Journal, (93) 3, 347 - 356. Van Scoy, I.J. & Fairchild, S.H. (1993). It's about time: Helping children understand time concepts. Young Children, (48) 2, 21 - 24.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS/REPORTS University of South Carolina Early Childhood Education Program Report (2006). Professional report (new program) to the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education/National Association for the Education of Young Children. Van Scoy, I. (2005). Class-made experience books: Building Jewish community and enriching learning. Jewish Values for Growing Exceptional Jewish Children, vol. 3, 18-19. University of South Carolina Institutional Report (2003). Professional report to the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education. Van Scoy, I. (2003). Annual report of the South Carolina Network for Educational Renewal, Columbia, SC. Van Scoy, I. (2002). Annual report of the South Carolina Network for Educational Renewal, Columbia, SC. Van Scoy, I. (1999). Collaboration makes a difference. PDS Proceedings, University of South Carolina, Columbia. Van Scoy, I. (1998). Time detectives. Dragonfly Teachers Companion. Van Scoy, I. (Ed.) (1996). School-University Partnerships for Simultaneous Renewal: Connections for the Future (1996 - 1997 USC PDS Directory).

Van Scoy/4 Van Scoy, I. (1996). Professional development school network expands. PDS Proceedings, University of South Carolina, Columbia. Swick, K., Boutte, G., & Van Scoy, I. (1995, March). Family involvement in early multicultural learning. ERIC Digest. Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, EDO-PS-95-2. Lettich, L.D., Van Scoy, I.J., Coles, G., & Boutte, G.S. (1994). More pervasive focus is called for in multicultural programs. South Carolina Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Journal, 5 (1), 3 & 12. Just pretend: OK?: Constructing realities. Authored script for Early Childhood National Programming (training video prepared for national distribution for the National Association for the Education of Young Children), South Carolina Educational Television, October 1994. Van Scoy, I.J. (1994, Summer). Look how far we've come: Thoughts on the Goodlad Conference. Professional Development School Proceedings, 7, 5 - 6. Van Scoy, I.J. & Chaplin, P. (1993, Spring). Hood Street happenings: Collaboration in many forms. Professional Development School Proceedings, 6, 5 - 6. Van Scoy, I.J. (1992, July/August). Stalking the wild numbers. Family Day Caring, 6 - 7. Van Scoy, I.J. (1991, July/August). Math curriculum? You? Yes! Family Day Caring, 6 - 9. Van Scoy, I.J. (1990). Reverse practicum: Children as teachers in the college classroom. Washington, D.C.: Clearing House on Teacher Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 316 540). Van Scoy, I.J. (1990). Differences in teaching between the primary and intermediate grades. Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, Clearinghouse on Early Childhood and Elementary Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 309 844). Van Scoy, I.J. (1990). The primary difference: What makes teaching in the primary grades unique. Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, Clearinghouse on Early Childhood and Elementary Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 308 957). Co-editor, Viewpoint, Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education, 1988-1990 (circulation 2,000). Van Scoy, I.J. (1987). Differences in teaching between the primary and intermediate grades. Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY: Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Van Scoy, I.J. (1977). Television as an influence on children's helping behavior. Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY: Unpublished master's thesis.

Van Scoy/5 GRANTS Troops to Teachers (Collaborative Project with Clemson University/Subcontract on Federal Grant), $110,000, 2001-03. Standards and Assessment Grant Project, South Carolina Department of Education, $42,500, 2001-03. USC Professional Development School Network (with P. Chaplin & P. Booth), South Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching and School Leadership, $19,800, 1996-97. Professional Development Schools in Early Childhood Education, Goodlad Consortium and the University of South Carolina College of Education, 1992 -93, $12,025. Mini-grants with P-12 partners on developing multiage classrooms, developing a community of learners, teaching mathematics, $5000, 1993-98.

REFEREED PAPERS—NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL Beyond “hands-on” to “minds-on”: Applying an understanding of young children’s thinking to developing meaningful learning experiences (with M. Muller). A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Atlanta, November 2006. Unit-wide and program assessment at comprehensive institutions: Alliances within and beyond colleges of education to ensure quality (with E. Dickey & R. Connolly). A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, San Diego, January 2006. Reconceptualizing professional development schools: Putting professional development back into the mix (with L. Sternberg & B. Field). A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, San Diego, January 2006. Unit-wide and program assessment at comprehensive institutions: Sharing successes and concerns. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (with L. Sternberg & R.Connolly), January 2004. Authentic, unit-wide and program assessment at comprehensive institutions: How do we do it? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (with L. Sternberg, M.Seaman, R.Connolly), New Orleans, January 2003.

Van Scoy/6 Networks for educational renewal: The agenda makes a difference (with T. Coker, P. Graham, G. Johnson, J. Lane, C. Outlaw, L. Quast, & L Sternberg). A presentation at the Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, March 2003. School- and university-based faculty development through PDS (with C. Outlaw & M. Klosterman). A presentation at the 2002 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, March 2002. Enhancing partnerships: Finding common ground in the midst of diversity and change (with J. Zenger, P. Chaplin, S. Gwara, M. Brown). A presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Network for Educational Renewal, October 2001. Teacher development and empowerment through university partnerships (with C. Ebert). A paper presented at the international conference, Rejuvenating Schools through Partnerships, Hong Kong, May 2001. Collaboration makes a difference. A paper and multi-media session presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Network for Educational Renewal (with N. Beede, P. Chaplin, P.Graham, L, Quast, & M. Richardson), Seattle, June 1999. Perspectives of school- and university-based participants in a professional development school on university-school collaboration (with S. Lippincott), a research paper presented at the Annual Study Conference of the Association of Childhood Education International, Portland, April 1997. University/school partnerships: Toward meaningful school reform. A paper presented at the Annual Study Conference of Association for Childhood Education International, Washington, D.C., April 1995 (with E. Duff and S. Winecoff). More than just the roll of the dice: Teacher-made materials for interactive learning. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Atlanta, GA, November 1994 (with P. Chaplin and L. Swords). University-school collaboration: Communities of learners. A paper presented at the Annual Study Conference of the Association for Childhood Education International, New Orleans, LA, April 1994 (with E. Duff and S. Winecoff). Teacher- and child-made Books: Re-presenting the child's world, A paper presented at the Annual Study Conference of the Association for Childhood Education International, New Orleans, LA, April 1994 (with M. Rotter). Getting up and going by teaching demonstration lessons. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, Anaheim, CA, November 1993.

Van Scoy/7 The value of collections in structuring a learning environment. A paper presented at the Annual Study Conference of the Association for Childhood Education International, Phoenix, AZ, April 1993 (with M. Rotter). How young children think: What every early childhood teacher should know. A paper presented to over 200 conference participants at the Annual Conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Denver, CO, November 1991. Primary versus intermediate grade teaching: What's the difference? A paper presented at the Annual Study Conference of the Association for Childhood Education International, San Diego, CA, April 1991. Creating problem-solving, open-ended, and interactive materials to support children's construction of math and science concepts. A paper presented to over 200 conference participants at the Annual Conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC, November 1990 (with S. Fairchild). Children as teachers in the college classroom: A university and public school collaboration. A paper and multi-media presentation at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, Washington, DC, November 1990. Cognitive study week: An example of effective faculty collaboration. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, Washington, DC, November 1990 (with D. Fuqua). Reverse practicum: Children as teachers in the college classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators, Las Vegas, NV, February 1990. Teacher-made, child-centered instructional materials. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Southern Association for Children Under Six, Charlottesville, VA, April 1989. The primary difference: What makes teaching in the primary grades unique. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Southern Association for Children Under Six, Charlottesville, VA, April 1989. Differences in teaching between the primary and intermediate grades. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA, March 1989. Faculty and student growth through special topics weeks. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives, Chicago, IL, October 1988.

Van Scoy/8 REFEREED PAPERS—STATE So what’s different about this reform initiative?: The NNER from multiple perspectives. A presentation for the Joint Annual Meeting of the SC Association for Teacher Education and the SC Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, October 2002. Collaboration makes a difference: The South Carolina Network for Educational Renewal. A slide presentation at the Joint Annual Meeting of the SC Association for Teacher Education and the SC Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, October 2001. Mutual respect and mutual benefit: Two keys to building professional development schools (with P. Chaplin, N. Freeman, & P. Satterwhite). USC PDS Conference, March 2000. Preparing and teaching thematic units. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, Greenville, October, 1994 (with Floyd Creech and University of South Carolina students). Mathematics the meaningful way: Putting it all together. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the South Carolina Association for Early Childhood Education, Myrtle Beach, SC, January 1994. Beyond the housekeeping corner: Prop boxes and integrating curriculum. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the South Carolina Early Childhood Association, Myrtle Beach, SC, January 1993. Special topics weeks: Sharing diverse perspectives with pre-service teachers. A paper presented at the State Conference on Diversity sponsored by South Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and the South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators, Charleston, SC, October 1992. Trade the 3 R's for the 4 E's: A curriculum planning strategy for teaching young children. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the South Carolina Association on Children Under Six, Hilton Head, SC, January 1992. Teacher-made, child-centered instructional materials. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the South Carolina Association for Children Under Six, Myrtle Beach, SC, November 1990. Integrating the curriculum: Making skills make sense. A paper presented at the Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education, March 1988 (with Diane Fuqua).

Van Scoy/9 INVITED SESSIONS AND KEYNOTES Strategies for your NCATE visit. A preconference workshop for the Annual Conference of the National Association of Professional Development Schools, March 2005 (with P. Graham). Special session on teacher accreditation (panel member). Joint Annual Meeting of the SC Association for Teacher Education and the SC Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, Fall 2004. How do you know when you really have a Professional Development School (PDS)?, South Carolina Academy on Professional Development School Leadership, December 2000. Collaboration makes a difference. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Network for Educational Renewal, Seattle, June 1999. Exploring conditions for creating centers of pedagogy. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Network for Educational Renewal, Seattle, August 1996. Elements of quality kindergarten programs: The seven E's of early childhood education. An invited keynote for the South Carolina Department of Education Kindergarten Meeting and Pre-Conference Session of the South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, October, 1996. Listen to children think, Can you hear what they mean? An invited keynote address presented at the Annual Spring Conference of the Midlands Association for the Education of Young Children, February 1995. Hood Street School: A professional development school in action. An invited paper presented at the National Council of States for Inservice Education, November 1994, Charleston, SC (with P. Chaplin). How children learn. An invited keynote address presented at the Annual Conference of the South Carolina Organization for Human Growth and Development Education for Child Care Providers, Greenville, September 1994. Through our eyes: Helping student teachers see themselves. An invited paper presented at the University of South Carolina Professional Development School Conference, Columbia, SC, August 1994. Developing and integrating early childhood curriculum. An invited featured session presented at the 18th Annual Early Childhood Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, June 1994.

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Joining schools and universities for early childhood professional development and leadership at the University of South Carolina. An invited paper presented at the National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development (a division of the National Association Education of Young Children), Chicago, June 1994. Materials that support developmentally appropriate practice. An invited paper presented at the South Carolina Migrant Education Conference, South Carolina Department of Education, Columbia, SC, March 1994. Listen to children think. An invited keynote address for the Central Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, September 1993. Supporting professional development through a course for cooperating teachers. An invited paper presented at the Summer Institute of the South Carolina Collaborative to Renew Teacher Education, Columbia, SC, August 1993. Enhancing the clinical experience through clinical observation. An invited paper presented at the University of South Carolina Professional Development School Conference, August 1993. A teacher-friendly, theoretically-based approach to integrating curriculum. An invited paper presented at the 17th Annual Early Childhood Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, June 1993. Think like a child: The guiding light to developmentally appropriate practice. An invited paper presented at the 17th Annual Early Childhood Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, June 1993. Transforming early childhood curriculum. An invited keynote address presented at Spring Conference of the PeeDee/Coastal Association for the Education of Young Children, Florence, SC, February 1993. Transforming curriculum to enhance early learning. Invited keynote address presented at the 16th Annual Early Childhood Summer Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, June 1992. Transforming curriculum: Just zoo it! An invited paper presented at the 16th Annual Early Childhood Summer Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, June 1992. Setting up a developmentally appropriate learning environment (media production), Virginia Kindergarten Conference, Richmond, VA, November 1989 (with D. Fuqua).

Van Scoy/11 INVITED LECTURES Planning thematic units. A presentation for Lee County Schools, Bishopville, SC, February 1994. Unit planning. A workshop for teachers sponsored by the South Carolina Center for School Leadership, Hartsville, SC, February 1993. Educational materials that extend children's learning. Presentations for the Salkehatchie Consortium Staff Development Days, Bamberg, SC, September 1991 & 1993. The challenge of early childhood education: Much more than cut and paste. A presentation for the Teacher Cadet Program, Columbia, SC: Airport High School, Columbia High School, Dreher High School, Irmo High School, Spring Valley High School, 1990-93. Celebrating Thanksgiving with young children: Forget the Pilgrims and Indians. A presentation for the Carolina Student Association for the Education of Young Children, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, November 1992. Relating curriculum to child development. A presentation for the South Carolina Association on Children Under Six, District I, Charleston, SC, October 1992. Developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning materials. A lecture for the fall professional development day of Rockinghorse Child Care Centers, Columbia, SC, October 1992. Representing children's worlds through teacher-made books. A presentation for the University of South Carolina Children's Center, Columbia, SC, May 1992. Mathematics instruction in kindergarten and the primary grades. A presentation for Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC, March 1992. Classroom materials that facilitate active learning. A presentation for Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC, February 1992. Mathematics materials that facilitate active learning. A presentation for the Fluvana County School District, Virginia, February 1990. Developmentally appropriate instructional materials. A presentation for the James Madison University Association for the Education of Young Children, Harrisonburg, VA, March 1989. Promoting thinking skills in young children. A presentation at the James Madison College of Education Thinking Skills Institute, Harrisonburg, VA, November 1987 (with S. Fairchild).

Van Scoy/12 Classroom observation. A presentation to graduate students, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC, Summer 1985. Designing, constructing, and utilizing appropriate instructional materials for kindergarten and the primary grades, lecture and demonstrations presented to: • In-service teachers, West Genesee Central Schools, Syracuse, NY, January 1985. • Teacher education students, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1984-85. • Local educators and parents, Potsdam Day Care Center, Potsdam, NY, April 1983. • Undergraduate students in education courses, State University College, Potsdam, NY, 1980-83. • Association for the Education of Young Children, Student Chapter, State University College, Potsdam, NY, February 1981. • In-service teachers, staff development seminars, Clifton-Fine and Norwood-Norfolk Central Schools, Clifton-Fine and Norwood, NY, 1979. • Phi Beta Kappa (Education Honor Society), State University College, Potsdam, NY, March 1979. So you want to be a teacher: A presentation for high school students, Campus Learning Center, State University College, Potsdam, NY, April 1983.

MEDIA CONSULTATIONS Developmentally appropriate discipline. South Carolina Educational Television, May 1995. (Served as child development expert on a 30-minute, video-taped broadcast.) The preschool years. South Carolina Educational Radio, January 1994. Served as an expert on a panel answering interviewer and call-in questions on a live 30-minute broadcast. What are the best toys parents can provide? Aadio interview. WCOS, Columbia, SC, December 1993. What are the best toys parents can provide? A radio interview. Hilton Head, SC, December 1993. Basic toys are best, USC child development expert says. Press release interview for South Carolina Press Services, December 1993. Published in The State, Columbia; News and Press, Darlington; The Easley Progress, Easley; Fort Mill Times, Fort Mill; Lee County Observer; The McCormick Messenger, McCormick; The Liberty Monitor, Liberty; Yorkville Enquirer, Yorkville; The Dispatch News, Lexington; Time & Democrat, Orangeburg; The Summerville Journal-Scene, Summerville; The Pickens Sentinel, Pickens; The Eagle-Record, St. George. Total combined circulation over 200,000.

Van Scoy/13 Holiday travel with the kids doesn't have to drive you crazy. Press release interview with South Carolina Press Services, November 1992. Published in Inman Times, Twin-City News (Batesburg), Berkeley Independent (Moncks Corner), Pickens Sentinel, Journal and Tribune (Seneca), Summerville Journal-Scene, Laurens County Advertiser, Newberry Observer, Greer Citizen, Observer (War Shoals). The preschool report: Teaching timely lessons, Working Mother Magazine, October 1993, based on hour long interview E. Conrad (author) following publication of “It’s about time”, Young Children, January 1993.

BOOK MANUSCRIPTS REVIEWED Child Development: Risk and Opportunity for Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1993. Science and Mathematics in Early Childhood Education for Harper Collins, Publishers, 1991. Early Childhood Education Today for Merrill Publishing Company, 1990.

NATIONAL SERVICE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNED SOCIETIES Member, Board of Examiners, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, 2001-present. Leadership Associate, National Network for Educational Renewal, 1995-present. Member, Planning Committee, National Conference of Professional Development Schools, 2002-04. Chair, Awards Committee, Association for Childhood Education International, 1997-2000. Member, Awards Committee, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, 1997-99. Southeastern Regional Representative, Governing Board, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, 1995-97. Validator of Early Childhood Programs for National Certification, National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1992-96. Member, Researchnet on Early Childhood Research in Professional Development Schools, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, 1994-96.

Van Scoy/14 Chair, Nominating Committee, Association for Childhood Education International, 1993-95: Committee recommends national slates of officers to the Executive Board. Member, Nominating Committee, Association for Childhood Education International, 1991-93.

STATE SERVICE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNED SOCIETIES “Chief Worrier” (Vice-chair), South Carolina Network for Educational Renewal, 2000-04. Board Member, South Carolina Network for Educational Renewal, 1997-2000. Founder and Faculty Advisor, Carolina Student Association for Early Childhood Education, 1991-96. Member, Governing Board, South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, 1994-95. Coordinator, Student Chapters, South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, 1994-95. Member, Conference Committee, South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, 1994-95. Facilitator, Summer Institute, South Carolina Collaborative to Renew Teacher Education, Summers 1993 and 1994. Member, Governing Board, South Carolina Association on Children Under Six, 1992-93. President, South Carolina Association on Children Under Six-District VII, 1992-93. Site Coordinator, Program committee, 1992 Annual Conference of the South Carolina Association on Children Under Six, (Conference registration over 2,000). Co-Chair, Program committee for the 1990 Conference, Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education, 1989-90, registration over 2,000. Member, Governing Board, Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education, 1989-90. Member, Commission on Student Services, Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education, 1989-90.

Van Scoy/15 STATE SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION State Reviewer for Early Childhood Program Reports, South Carolina Department of Education, Division of Educator Quality, Spring 2006. Higher Education Representative, Committee on Teacher Induction, State Department of Education, Division of Educator Quality, Spring and Summer 2006. Cadre Leader for NCATE Training, South Carolina Department of Education, Division of Educator Quality, Summers 2004 and 2006. Accreditation Consultant, Unit Review Simulation, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, May 2005. Accreditation Consultant, Lander University, Lander, SC, Fall 2005. Accreditation Consultant, Unit Review Simulation, University of South Carolina—Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC, May 2003. Higher Education Representative, South Carolina State Department of Education Committee on Palmetto Alternative Certification in Education (PACE), 2001-2003. Teacher Quality Grant Reviewer, South Carolina Department of Education, Division of Educator Quality, 2002.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE University of South Carolina (USC) NCATE Coordinator, Professional Education Unit, 2000-present. Chair, Professional Education Programs Committee, 2000-present. Member, Advisory Committee, USC Teaching and Learning Center, 2004-present. Member, Professional Education Unit Quality Assurance Committee, 2003-present. Chair, Task Force on the USC Conceptual Framework Knowledge and Practice Dimensions, 2005-06. Chair, Task Force on USC Professional Education Dispositions, 2005-06. Member, Graduate Council, 2001-present.

Van Scoy/16 Member, Graduate Council Policies and Practices Committee, 2004-present. Member, Graduate Council Liberal Arts, Education, and Related Professional Programs Committee, 2002-04. Member, University of South Carolina Assistant/Associate Dean’s Council, 2000-03. Chair, Conceptual Framework Task Force, 2000-01. Chair, NCATE Leadership Committee, 2001-03. Member, University of South Carolina Academy for Educational Renewal, April 1995-98.

USC College of Education As Associate Dean Member, Administrative Council, 2000-present. Graduate Director, 2000-present. Dean’s Representative, Faculty Steering Committee, 2000-present Ex-Officio Member, Basic Programs Curriculum Committee, 2000-present. Ex-Offico Member, Advanced Programs Governance Committee, 2000-present. Ex-Officio Member, Student Affairs Committee, 2000-present. Chair, Search Committee for Director, School-University Partnerships and Clinical Experiences, 2001-02. Chair, Search Committee for Director, Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Summer 2000.

As Faculty Member Member, Faculty Steering Committee, Spring 1998. Chair, Basic Programs Committee, Spring 1998. Chair, Search Committee for Executive Director of School-University Partnerships, Spring 1997. Chair, Professional Development School Site Council, 1996-97.

Van Scoy/17 Member, Basic Programs Committee, 1996-97. Member, Student Affairs Committee, College of Education, 1993-95. Member, Task Force on the Undergraduate Minor, College of Education, Spring 1994: Collegewide task force met approximately 10 full days to conceptualize and design a new minor. Member, Task Force on Clinical Faculty, College of Education, 1994-95. Member, Committee on Group Field Placements in Professional Development Schools, College of Education, 1993-94. Participant, College of Education faculty retreat on the development of the undergraduate minor and the Master of Arts in Teaching programs, Camp Kinard, SC, August 1993. Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Field Experiences, College of Education, 1992-1993. Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Clinical Faculty, College of Education, 1992-93. Member, College of Education Visitation Team, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME, November, 1992. Secretary, Curriculum and Academic Review Committee, Instruction and Teacher Education, 1991-93.

USC Professional Development School Network Professional Development School Associate, Horrell Hill Elementary School, Richland School District One, Columbia, SC, 1999-2001. Co-chair, Professional Development School Coordinating Council, 1995-1998. Professional Development School Associate, Irmo Elementary School, Richland-Lexington School District Five, Columbia, SC, 1996-98. Chair, USC PDS Expansion Task Force, 1996-97. Member, USC Professional Development School Site Council, 1994-present. Professional Development School Associate, Hood Street School, Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, 1992-96. Consultant/Facilitator, Hood Street School Professional Development School Documentation Project, Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, 1994 - 95.

Van Scoy/18 Co-Chair, USC Professional Development School Pre-service Committee, 1993-95. Member, USC Professional Development School Network.Coordinating Council, 1993-95. Program Co-Chair, USC's Clinical Conference Day for Professional Development Schools, Summers 1993 - 1995. Panel member, Speaking on Professional Development Schools. A presentation for the Annual Conference of the National Network for Educational Renewal, Columbia, SC, March 1994. Professional Development School Associate, Pierce Terrace Elementary School, Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, 1991-92. Member, Professional Development School Planning Team, Instruction and Teacher Education, 1991-92.

USC College of Education – Department of Instruction and Teacher Education Member MAT planning, interview, and examination committees, 1998-2000. Chair, Task Force on Annual Review of Clinical Faculty, 1999-2000. Member, Annual Review Committee, 1997-98 and 1999-2000. Chair, Program Development Committee, 1996-97. Member, Basic Programs Committee, 1996-97. Chair, Academic Committee, Instruction and Teacher Education, 1994-95. Member, Certification Task Force, Instruction and Teacher Education, Fall 1994. Member, Materials Center Task Force, Instruction and Teacher Education, Fall 1994. Member, Curriculum and Academic Review Committee, Instruction and Teacher Education, 1993-94.

USC College of Education – Early Childhood Program Area Co-developer, Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts (new program), 2001-03. Coordinator, Early Childhood Education, 1997-2000 (MAT, MEd, PhD). Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Undergraduate Certification Program, 1990-1997.

Van Scoy/19 Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Student Teaching, 1990-1997. Coordinator, Instructional Materials Development Workshops, Early Childhood Summer Institute, University of South Carolina, June 1994 and 1995. Consultant, USC Children's Center, 1990-93: Including workshops and staff consultations. Planning Committee, Early Childhood Summer Institute, USC, 1990-91.

James Madison University Service (Major committees) Member, University Commission on Student Concerns, 1989-90. Chair, Faculty Senate Student Relations Committee, 1989-90: Led the development and implementation of a university-wide mentorship program for students. Member, Faculty Senate Steering Committee, 1989-90. Departmental Representative, Faculty Senate, 1989-90. Chair, College of Education & Psychology Educational Media Laboratory Advisory Committee, 1989-90: Faculty advisory committee to the College's State-of-the-Art Media Laboratory. Chair, Department of Early & Middle Education Student Concerns Committee, 1989-90: Committee surveyed students, held meetings for student input, and communicated responses and resulting actions to students. Member, Restructuring Committee, Early Childhood Education Program, 1988-90: Designed a totally new certification program in Early Childhood Education. Member, Search Committee, Dean of Education & Psychology, 1988-89.

LOCAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE IN EDUCATION District/School Service University Representative/Member, Research Team and Oversight Committee, Hyatt Park Elementary School, Columbia, SC, 2003-06. Early Childhood Consultant, Fairfield County Public Schools, 1997-99. Member, Irmo Elementary School, Action Team for SC Legislative Act 135, 1994 - 95.

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Member, Child Development Strategic Planning Committee, Richland County School District Two, Spring 1994. Co-author, Partner School Proposal for Irmo Elementary School, submitted to the South Carolina Center for School Leadership, October 1993 (with J. Shirley, Principal, Irmo Elementary). Consultant, Baptist Medical Center Program for Children of Cancer Patients, 1992. Advised Medical Center staff regarding a special program to help children understand and cope with experiences related to a parent's or grandparent's treatments for cancer. Mathematics Curriculum Reviewer, Richland County School District One, January 1992. Co-chair, District-wide Action Team on Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs, Richland County School District Two, 1991-92. Consultant on multiage classroom organization, South Carolina State Department of Education, Columbia, SC, Fall 1990. Member, Mid-Valley Consortium on Clinical Experiences, Harrisonburg, VA, 1989-90. Early Childhood Consultant, Albemarle County Schools, VA, 1987-89. Founding Member, Day Care Advisory Committee, Erwin United Methodist Church, Syracuse, NY, 1985-86. Seminars/Lectures for Parents Understanding your young child. A presentation for the North Springs Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, Columbia, SC, February 1995. Panel Member, Forum on Discipline presented for Parents. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC, March 1993. Games, projects, field trips and such--are they worth your children's time? A presentation for the Irmo Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, Irmo, SC, November 1991. Member, Panel on kindergarten readiness. Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Care Center, Harrisonburg, VA, April 1990. Developing thinking skills through the use of easily made games and materials, Family Life Conference, Massena, NY, December 1979.

Van Scoy/21 Teaching/Demonstration Lessons with Children First Grade Demonstration lessons in mathematics, 1999-2000: Horrell Hill Elementary School, Columbia, SC. Second and third grade demonstration lessons/videos in mathematics, Hood Street School, Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, 1993 -1995. Exploring careers: Teaching at a university (a lesson for children), Irmo Elementary School, May 1994. Kindergarten demonstration lessons, University of South Carolina Child Care Center, Columbia, SC, 1991 -1992. First grade demonstration lessons with John Wayland Elementary School students, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 1989 - 1990. Mathematics program for gifted children, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY July 9-27, 1984.

OTHER RECOGNITIONS/ AWARDS Founding Member, National Association for Professional Development Schools, March 2004. Selection as Leadership Associate, National Network for Educational Renewal, 1995. Founding Member, University of South Carolina Academy for Educational Renewal, April 1995. Advisement Recognition, USC Department of Student Life, April 1994. Service Award, South Carolina Association on Children Under Six, January 1994. Fellowship, Division for the Study of Teaching, Syracuse University, Summers 1984 and 1985. Member, Phi Delta Kappa (Honor Society in Education), Syracuse, NY, Inducted March 1984. France Leitzell Award as the Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year, State University College of Arts and Science, Potsdam, NY, 1975. Magna Cum Laude Graduate, State University College of Arts and Science, Potsdam, NY, 1975. Member, Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Fraternity of the Junior College, Cobleskill, NY, 1971.

Van Scoy/22 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Association for Childhood Education International National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Professional Development Schools National Network for Educational Renewal South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children South Carolina Network for Educational Renewal South Carolina Association of Colleges of Teacher Education