Dr. Janet L. Ray
University of North Texas
Biological Sciences
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Education

PhD, University of North Texas, 2005.
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Dissertation Title: Parental Decision-Making Regarding their Child's Participation in a Mid School Talent Search
MEd, Hardin-Simmons University, 1997.
Major: Gifted and Talented Education
BEd, Abilene Christian University, 1982.
Major: Biology

Professional Positions

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adjunct, UNT. (2005 – Present).
seminar teacher; course teacher, Hardin-Simmons University. (1995 – 1999).
classroom teacher, Galveston Independent School District. (1982 – 1986).

Professional Memberships

American Educational Research Association. (Present).

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (Present).

Kappa Delta Pi. (Present).

National Association for Gifted Children. (Present).

National Science Teachers Association. (Present).

Phi Delta Kappa. (Present).

Awards and Honors

Claudia A. Balach Teacher Researcher Award for School-University Collaborative Research, AERA - SIG-Professional Development School. (2015 – 2015).

Faculty Recognition, Honors Day, University of North TExas. (2006 – 2006).

Outstanding Graduate Student Paper, Southwest Educational Research Association. (2002 – 2002).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
BIOL 1082, Biology for Educators, 9 courses.
BIOL 1112, Contemporary Biology, 6 courses.
BIOL 1710, Biology for Science Majors I, 2 courses.
BIOL 1711, Honors Biology for Science Majors I, 1 course.
EDEE 3320, Foundations of Education: The School Curriculum, 2 courses.
EDEE 4330, Science in Grades EC 6, 27 courses.
EDEE 4350, Mathematics in Grades EC 8, 2 courses.
EDME 4330, Science in Grades 4 8, 1 course.
EDSE 5105, Practicum I, 3 courses.
EDSE 5115, Practicum II, 1 course.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Journal Article
Ray, J. L. (2006). "Talent Searches: Opportunities for Students, Parents, and Schools" Tempo.
Ray, J. L. (1998). "Fast Forward and Rewind: Strategies for Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities".
Ray, J. L. (1997). "Adjusting the Focus: Finding Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities".
Ray, J. L. (1997). "The Gifted Student in the Regular Classroom: A Survey".

Presentations Given

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The Effectiveness of Electronic Books in the Primary Classroom. (2015 – 2015).

"The Action of Action Research". (2013 – 2013).

"The Action of Action Research". (2012 – 2012).

"Understanding Culture with Fiesta Math Night and Pre-service teachers". (2010 – 2010).

"Meta-Analytic Thinking: Using ESCI to Synthesize Effects Across Studies". (2002 – 2002).

"The Overlooked Gifted: Superior Abilities, Severe Weaknesses". (1998 – 1998).

"Twice Exceptional: The Gifted Child With Learning Difficulties". (1997 – 1997).

"Curriculum Compacting in Texas: Parents' Views and Classroom Practices". (1996 – 1996).