Loyola University Chicago

Dr. Kathy Stone
Degree:	Ph.D., Educational Psychology
Minor:	Comparative Education & Research Methods
Dissertation title:	A cross-culture comparison of the perceived traits of gifted behavior
E-mail:	KStoneGift@aol.com

Education:

Ph.D., Educational Psychology, 2000, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Post-Graduate Coursework, 1984- 1991
National Louis University, Gifted & Talented Education

Elmhurst College, Gifted & Talented Education

University of Connecticut, Gifted & Talented Education

North Central College, Learning Styles

St. Xavier University, Counseling & Environment

M.Ed., Library/Media, Computer Education, Gifted & Talented Education, June 1982, National Louis University, Evanston, IL

B.A., Elementary K-8 Education, January 1975, St. Xavier University, Oak Lawn, IL

Professional Experience:

School District 105 - La Grange, Illinois, 1982- Present, Director of Gifted Education
Major leadership role in establishing an extensive range of provisions for identification and servicing the needs of Gifted & Talented students. Development of alternative assessments for Mexican-American students. Weekly Gr. 4-6 pullout and Gr. K-6 differentiation coaching. Implementation of Renzulli SEM (Schoolwide Enrichment Model). Facilitation of Collaborative Staff Development Program. Development of Accelerated Math Program (Gr. 4-8). Facilitation of Advanced Reading Program (Gr. 4-8). Development of authentic assessment for advanced ability in art. Coordinator and coach for District Speech Team. Coordinator and coach for District Math Olympiad Team. Coordinator and coach for District Science Olympiad Team. Enrichment advisor to subject area curriculum committees.

Gurrie Middle School, 1992- Present, Library Learning Center Director (1/2 Time)
Research, literature, and critical thinking opportunities (Gr. 7- 8). Developed and coordinated with the school social worker a highly innovative F.O.C.U.S. program of critical thinking seminars.

District Computer Coordinator, (5 Schools), 1982- 1992
Leadership role in introduction of microcomputers into the school district; facilitation of microcomputer curriculum and computer assisted instruction.

Library Learning Center Director, 1982- 1992, Spring Ave. Elementary School
Significant facilitation of strategies for individualization of instruction using media, computers, and alternative library & literature resources.

Classroom Teacher - Grade 1, 1979- 1982, Spring Ave. Elementary School
Developed & implemented creative strategies in primary education, including integration of music, movement and drama with global units in social studies.

School District 127- 1/2 - Worth, Illinois, 1975- 1979
Worthridge School - Grades 1 & 2 - Team Teaching Experience in progressive IGE Individually Guided Education. Direction of yearly K-2 music programs.

Research Interests:

CIECAP - Comparative & International Course Archive Project - Loyola University Chicago - Alumni Project Coordinator.
CIES - Longitudinal Content Analyses of Conference Presentations.
WCCES - Longitudinal Content Analyses of World Congress Programs
International Research Methodology - Content Analyses of Transnational Research
Alternative assessment of gifted potential in culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Analyses of achievement patterns in ELL Mexican-American students.
Learning styles in culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Publications:

August 2005, Journal Article: The Introductory Course in Comparative Education: Course Outline And Bibliographic Database - Accepted for Publication in 2006 by International Review of Education

July 2005, Publication of Poetry/Photo Book: Reflections From the Matterhorn Currently being sold in English and German editions in Zermatt, Switzerland

June 2003, UNESCO Conference on Intercultural Education - Jyvaskyla, Finland Paper/Presentation: "Facilitating A Culture of Peace Through Transnational Research" Paper published in Conference Proceedings

Fall 2002, Published in Gifted & Talented International (17)2. 61-75 "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Perceived Traits of Gifted Behavior"

November 2001, Paper Published in NAGC Research Briefs A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Perceived Traits of Gifted Behavior

Presentations:

September 2005, UKFIET - United Kingdom Forum on International Education & Training "The Introductory Course in Comparative Education: Course Outline and Bibliographic Database"

March 2005, CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Conference - Stanford Univ. Symposium: "CIECAP - Comparative & International Course Archive Project"

March 2005, CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Conference - Stanford Univ. "Dichotomies Emerging From Longitudinal Analysis of CIES Conference Presentations"

November 2004, NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Conference - Salt Lake City "Gifted Education within the Context of Comparative Education."

May 2004, Wallace National Research Symposium on Talent Development - Univ. of Iowa "Longitudinal Insights In the Use of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test

March 2004, CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Conference - Salt Lake City Symposium: "CIECAP - Comparative International Education Course Archive Project"

March 2004, CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Conference - Salt Lake City "Nurturing Gifted Potential in Linguistically Diverse Populations"

November 2003, NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Conference - Indianapolis "The INSTEAD Process In Assessing Culturally Diverse Populations"

October 2003, Hosted in School District 105 - Dr. Nobutaka Matsumura, Kansai University. Dr. Matsumura was on a Fulbright Fellowship studying talent development in the U.S. He spent a full week in District 105, observing the Gifted & Talented Program. Dr. Matsumura is a leading research in talent development in Japan, and has translated into Japanese the following: Intelligence Reframed - Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century by Howard Gardner, as well as books by Robert Sternberg and Joseph Renzulli. Dr. Matsumura has also written the first book in Japanese about gifted education, Education of the Gifted and Talented in the United States.

June 2003, UNESCO Conference on Intercultural Education - Jyvaskyla, Finland Paper/Presentation: "Facilitating A Culture of Peace Through Transnational Research"

March 2003, CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Conference - New Orleans Symposium: "The Introductory Course in Comparative Education: Commonalities & Variations"

May 2002, Sixth Biennial Wallace National Research Symposium on Talent Development University of Iowa - Paper/Presentation: "INSTEAD of IQ: Creative Alternatives for Assessing Gifted Behavior in Culturally Diverse Populations"

March 2002, CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Conference - Orlando "I.N.S.T.E.A.D. - Emerging Alternatives In Assessing Gifted Behavior in Marginalized Groups"

November 2001, NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Conference - Cincinnati "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Perceived Traits of Gifted Behavior"

August 2001, 14th World Conference of the World Council for Gifted & Talented Children - Barcelona Symposium: "Cross-Cultural Perspective on the Concept of Giftedness" Symposium included presenters from Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

March 2001, CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Conference - Washington, D.C. "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Perceived Traits of Gifted Behavior" Dissertation was among finalists nominated for the CIES Gail P. Kelly award for best dissertation of the year.

November 2000, NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Conference - Atlanta "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Perceived Traits of Gifted Behavior"

May 2000, Fifth Biennial Wallace National Research Symposium on Talent Development University of Iowa - "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Perceived Traits of Gifted Behavior"

April 2000, Loyola University CIEP Research Symposium, Chicago "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Perceived Traits of Gifted Behavior"

March 2000, Midwest Educational Research Association, Chicago Presentation: "Loyola University - Arts Based Education"

September 1999, AIMS - Association for Illinois Middle Schools - Peoria, Illinois "F.O.C.U.S. Seminars - Critical Thinking Through Creative Teamwork"

November 1998, NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Conference - Louisville "A Gift in Plain Paper - Dynamic Opportunities to Identify And Nurture Gifted Potential in Culturally Diverse Populations"

September 1998, ECHA - European Council for High Ability NACE - National Association for Able Children in Education International Conference - St. Catherine's College, Oxford, England "Nurturing Gifted Potential Through Dynamic Diversity"

November 1997, NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Conference - Little Rock "A Gift in Plain Paper: Dynamic Opportunities to Identify And Nurture Gifted Potential in Culturally Diverse Populations"

August 1997, 12th World Conference of the World Council for Gifted & Talented Children - Seattle "A Gift in Plain Paper: Dynamic Opportunities to Identify And Nurture Gifted Potential in Culturally Diverse Populations"

April 1997, Conference on Underserved Gifted Populations, Skokie, Illinois "Beyond the Barriors: Finding & Serving Linguistically-Diverse Gifted Students - Suburban Initiatives"

November 1996, NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Conference - Indianapolis "A Gift in Plain Paper - Dynamic Opportunities to Identify & Nurture Potential in Culturally Diverse Populations"

August 1995, 11th World Conference on Gifted & Talented Children - Hong Kong "A Gifted in Plain Paper - Dynamic Opportunities To Uncover & Nurture Underserved Gifted"

International Experience:

Loyola University Chicago - Rome, Italy - Summer 1998: "A Thematic Approach to Multiculturalism"

Professional Affiliations and Memberships:

I.N.S.T.E.A.D. International, Inc. - Publishing & Research International Network Supporting Trans-National Exchange And Diversity Web-Site in Development Stage: www.INSTEADInternational.org

Loyola University Chicago - Comparative & International Graduate Student Assn. Alumni Director for CIECAP Project - A Worldwide INTERNET Database Project Providing University course outlines in the �Introductory Course in Comparative Education.�

ACEI - Association for Childhood Education International

AERA - American Educational Research Association International Studies SIG Multiple Intelligences SIG Research on Giftedness & Talent SIG

APA - American Psychological Association

California Association for the Gifted

Chicago Council on Foreign Relations

CIES - Comparative & International Education Society Language Issues SIG

ECHA - European Council for High Ability

IAGC - Illinois Association for Gifted Children

NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children Special Populations Division Global Awareness Division

WCGTC - World Council for Gifted & Talented Children