Davanna Cay McAninch, M. Ed. Academic Background

Davanna Cay McAninch, M. Ed.
2303 Twin Oaks
Nacogdoches, Texas 75965
936.468.2287 office
[email protected]
Academic Background
1979-1982
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches Texas
M.ED., Early Childhood Education
 Special Education Early Childhood Endorsement
1976-1978
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches Texas
B.S., Home Economics
 Kindergarten Endorsement
Professional Certification
Certified Online Instructor, 2006
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas Teaching Certificate, 1979
Texas Education Agency
Teaching Experience
2004 - present
Lecturer/Stephen F. Austin State University
Early Childhood
Program, Department of Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
1981-2004 Kindergarten/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
2002-2004 Summer Program Classroom Teacher
Stephen F. Austin
Early Childhood Program, Department of Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State
University, Nacogdoches, Texas.
2003-2004 Early Childhood 331 Lecture-Lab/adjunct
Stephen F. Austin Early
Childhood Program, Department of Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State
University, Nacogdoches, Texas.
2002-2001 Early Childhood 328 Lecture/adjunct
Stephen F. Austin Early
Childhood Program, Department of Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State
University, Nacogdoches, Texas.
1994-1998 Early Childhood 328 Lab/adjunct
Nacogdoches ISD Early Childhood
Program, Department of Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Davanna Cay McAninch, M. Ed.
1979-1981
SFA Lab School
Toddler Room Associate/Lead Teacher
Stephen F. Austin Early
Childhood Program, Department of Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State
University, Nacogdoches, Texas.
University Courses Taught
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ECH 328 - Psycho-Social/Cognitive Development of Children
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ECH 328L – Observation and Interaction Experiences
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ECH 331 - A Child-Centered Environment
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ECH 331- Honors A Child-Centered Environment
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ECH 331 - A Child-Centered Environment/Head Start (birth to age 4)
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ECH 331L - Planning and Interaction of Learning Center Activities
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ECH 332 - Cognitive Language Development
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ECH 531 - Learning Center Activities (Graduate Class)
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ECH 561 - Practicum in Early Childhood Interaction (Graduate Class)
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RDG 318 - Early Literacy Development Child/Head Start (birth to age 4)
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Student Teacher Supervisor – grade PreK – 3rd
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Coordinator/Director - of Resource Room in the Early Childhood Resource Center
Includes:
1) management of employees,
2) creation of example materials to be used in classrooms of young children
3) development of online PPT presentations of material construction and use in
classroom of young children
Professional Development/Continuing Education
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Responsive Classroom 3 day follow up Workshop
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Book Study/The Power of Our Words
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Book Study/Thinking Strategies
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Book Study/How the Brain Learns Math
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Responsive Classroom 5 day Workshop
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Academics 2000/Literacy
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1997 Singing and Reading Connection
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Kindergarten Teacher Reading Academy
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Eisenhower Math Grant
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Discipline Without Punishment
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Creating Classrooms for Readers and Writers
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TEXTEAMS Math Trainer Institute
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Building Blocks
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Constructivist Math Workshop
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Stephen F. Austin Reading Academy
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Model Classroom Project
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Inquiry-Based Science
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Strategies of Assessment and Serving Gifted
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Identification of Gifted Potential K-3
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Adding Depth and Complexity to Core Curriculum
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How to Handle the Hard to Handle Student
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Crane/Reynolds Model of Discipline
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Responsive Classroom
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Professional Leadership
Student Teacher Mentor - Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Stephen F. Austin Intern Classroom - Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Campus Advisory Council - Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Campus Interview Team - Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Campus Curriculum Writing Team - Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Staff Development Presenter - Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Progress Report Committee - Nacogdoches ISD
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Brook-Quinn-Jones Early Childhood Learning Center,
Nacogdoches, Texas.
Davanna Cay McAninch, M. Ed.
Professional Consulting
2004 - present. Learning Center Activities Curriculum Implementation in a Constructivist
Classroom. Stephen F. Austin Charter School, Kindergarten. Nacogdoches, Texas.
Professional Presentations
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A Child-Centered Environment/SFA Charter Teachers. (2009). SFA Charter Stephen F.
Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
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Early Childhood Resource Center Overview/SFA Lab School and Charter School
Teachers (2009). SFA Charter Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
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Math in Motion/ SFA Echo Club(2009). SFA Charter Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX.
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Transitions/SFA Echo Club (2009). SFA Charter Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX.
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Setting Up Your Classroom – The First Day/SFA Echo Club (2009). SFA Charter Stephen
F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
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B is For Bubble/Literacy – integrating literacy throughout the day
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1,2 Buckle My Shoe/Math -integrating math throughout the day
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Whole Language – using literacy in meaningful ways
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Language in the Classroom – talking in the classroom
CTPD Conference - Center for Professional Teacher Development Fall Conference. (1999).
Nursery rhymes and literacy. Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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TEXTEAMS Math – math and young children
Nacogdoches Independent School District. (2002). Data collection and probability.
Mathematics Institute for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Nacogdoches, TX.
Nacogdoches Independent School District. (2002). Measurement. Mathematics Institute for
Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Nacogdoches, TX.
Nacogdoches Independent School District. (2002). Number operations. Mathematics Institute
for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Nacogdoches, TX.
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Nacogdoches Independent School District. (2001). Patterns and algbra. Mathematics Institute
for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Nacogdoches, TX.
Nacogdoches Independent School District. (2001). Geometry and spatial sense. Mathematics
Institute for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Nacogdoches, TX.
Marshall Independent School District. (2001). Data collection and probability. Mathematics
Institute for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Marshall, TX.
Marshall Independent School District. (2001). Measurement. Mathematics Institute for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. Marshall, TX.
Marshall Independent School District. (2001). Number and operations. Mathematics Institute
for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Marshall, TX.
Marshall Independent School District. (2001). Patterns and algebra. Mathematics Institute for
Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Marshall, TX.
Marshall Independent School District. (2001). Geometry and spatial sense. Mathematics
Institute for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. Marshall, TX.
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Transition/Songs Workshop – using transitions and songs to teach
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Big Book Mini-Lessons and Word Play – making the words ‘come to life’
Online Publications
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McAninch, D. C. (2005) Transitions. [Learning Module] Stephen F. Austin State University.
Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2006) Interaction with Young Children. [Learning Module] Stephen F.
Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2006) Winning Ways to Talk to Children. [Learning Module] Stephen F.
Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) The Classroom/Self-Management/Feelings. [Learning Module]
Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) Basic Spanish for Daily/Immediate Use. [Learning Module]
Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) Academic Language. [Learning Module] Stephen F. Austin State
University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) Culture. [Learning Module] Stephen F. Austin State University.
Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) Parent Involvement. [Learning Module] Stephen F. Austin State
University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) Basic Spanish for Daily/Immediate Use. [Learning Module]
Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) More Academic Spanish Language 1. [Learning Module] Stephen
F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) More Academic Spanish Language 2. [Learning Module] Stephen
F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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McAninch, D. C. (2008) Revisions in ECH 331 Lecture/Lab online courses. [Online
Course] Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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Modules Included are: (PreK – 5th grade)
Learning Center Background Information
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Schedules/Room Arrangements
Program Goals, Theorists/Play
Learning Centers Activities in a Box
Directional Guides
Picture Cards, Data Sheets
Blooms-Lesson Plans
Dramatic Play
Table Games
Math Centers
Math Boxes
Blocks, Art
Muscle
Music
Song Cards
Discovery/Science
Literacy
Teacher Roles
Spanish Culture
Worksheet to LCA
Poverty
Assessment
McAninch, D.C. (2008) Development of new course - ECH 331 for Head Start. [Online
Course] Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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Modules Included are: (Infant - PreK)
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Interactions/Transitions
Schedules/Room Arrangements
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Program Goals
Theorists/Play
Dramatic Play
Table Games/Fine Motor
Math Boxes
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Blocks, Art
Muscle
Music
Gross Motor
Discovery/Science
Literacy
Spanish Culture
Poverty/Ruby Payne
McAninch, D. C. (2009) Development of new course – RDG 318 for Head Start. [Online
Course] Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
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Modules Included are: (Infant – Pre-Kindergarten)
Theory/Reading Wars
Stages of Reading
Oral Language Development
Phonemic Awareness
Alphabet Knowledge/Print Awareness
Song Card/Props
Transitions
Read Alouds / Story Telling
Shared Reading
Writing
Assessment
McAninch, D. C. (2009) Updating of existing course (all modules) – Science. [Online Course]
Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX.
Publications (in progress)
Boatman, V.B., Davis, C.B. & McAninch, C.C. Using math boxes to teach young children.
Young Children. National Association of Education for Young Children.
McAninch & SFA professors. SFA Transitions Book