Dr. Kristin Sherman
University of North Texas
Teach North Texas
(940) 565-2248
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Education

PhD, University of North Texas, 2010.
Major: Chemistry
Degree Specialization: Chemistry Education
Dissertation Title: Affordances of Instrumentation in the General Chemistry Laboratories
MEd, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2001.
Major: Educational Leadership
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1990.
Major: Chemistry

Professional Positions

Academic - P-12
Math Teacher, Diboll Independent School District. (2008 – 2009).
AP Chemistry Teacher, McKinney Independent School District. (2006 – 2008).
Chemistry Teacher, McKinney Independent School District. (1998 – 2006).
Science and Math Teacher, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. (1995 – 1998).
Chemistry Teacher, Lufkin Independent School District. (1992 – 1995).
Science Teacher, Central Independent School District. (1991 – 1992).
Academic - Post-Secondary
Principal Lecturer/Master Teacher, University of North Texas. (2019 – Present).
Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas. (2011 – Present).
Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. (2013 – 2019).
Lecturer, University of North Texas. (2009 – 2013).
Teacher/Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas. (2008 – 2008).
Chemistry Resource Center Tutor/ Research Assistant, University of North Texas. (2007 – 2007).
Lead Teacher/Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas. (2006 – 2006).
Alternative Certification Teacher/Mentor, Collin County Community College. (2003 – 2004).
Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Stephen F. Austin State University. (1986 – 1991).

Licensures and Certifications

Secondary Physical Science Grades (6-12) Provisional Teacher Certificate, Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (June 23, 1991 – Present).

Secondary Chemistry Grades (6-12) Provisional Teacher Certificate, Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (December 15, 1990 – Present).

Secondary Mathematics Grades (6-12) Provisional Teacher Certificate, Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (December 15, 1990 – Present).

Texas Principal Grades (EC-12) Standard Certificate, Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (November 18, 2001 – March 31, 2013).

Professional Memberships

Association of Chemistry Teachers of Texas. (2013 – Present).

Member, Science Teachers Association of Texas. (2013 – Present).

American Chemical Society. (2005 – Present).

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (1994 – 2008).

Phi Delta Kappa. (1993 – 2008).

Development Activities Attended

Other,"TNT Curriculum Alignment," Teach North Texas, United States of America. (April 28, 2017 – Present).

Other,"Pre-Service Teachers Learning About Equity," Teach North Texas, United States of America. (January 2017 – Present).

Workshop,"Lecturers Mentoring Lecturers Book Study," University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (February 2018 – May 2018).

Workshop,"Lecturers Mentoring Lecturers Book Study," Office of Faculty Success, University of North Texas, United States of America. (September 2016 – April 2017).

Other,"Perspectives in Science & Math," UTeach Institute, United States of America. (January 22, 2015 – January 23, 2015).

Conference Attendance,"UTeach/NMSI Conference," Exxon Mobil, United States of America. (May 22, 2013 – May 24, 2013).

Other,"Academic Vertical Alignment Training and Renewal," University of North Texas, Tarrant County Community College, Fort Worth ISD, ESC Region 13, United States of America. (October 2010 – February 2012).

Awards and Honors

PowerBrokers, McKinney Independent School District. (2003 – 2003).

PowerBrokers, McKinney Independent School District. (2002 – 2002).

PowerBrokers, McKinney Independent School District. (2000 – 2000).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
BIOL 4700, Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction, 11 courses.
BIOL 4900, Special Problems, 1 course.
CHEM 1412, General Chemistry for the Honors College, 4 courses.
CHEM 1422, General Chemistry for the Honors College, 4 courses.
CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry, 1 course.
CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry, 1 course.
CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, 5 courses.
CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, 5 courses.
CHEM 4700, Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction, 10 courses.
CHEM 4900, Special Problems, 3 courses.
CHEM 5900, Special Problems, 1 course.
EDSE 4000, Classroom Interactions, 4 courses.
EDSE 4500, Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer Science, 5 courses.
EDSE 4608, Student Teaching I in Mathematics and Science, 1 course.
EDSE 4618, Student Teaching II in Mathematics and Science, 1 course.
HNRS 4951, Honors College Capstone Thesis, 1 course.
PHYS 4700, Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction, 6 courses.
TNTX 1100, Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to Teaching, 4 courses.
TNTX 1200, Secondary Teacher Education Preparation 2 : Inquiry Based Lesson Design, 14 courses.
TNTX 1300, Secondary Teacher Education Preparation 1 and 2 : Inquiry Based Lessons, 8 courses.
TNTX 4900, Special Problems, 1 course.

Directed Student Learning

Supervised Research,"Teaching Thermochemical Concepts," Chemistry. (June 6, 2018 – November 2, 2018).

Supervised Research,"Teaching (with) Inquiry: The Impact of Research Courses on Teachers' Perspectives," Chemistry. (2014 – 2014).

Supervised Research,"Effect of Temperature on the Reaction Rate of the Briggs-Rauscher Oscillating reaction," Chemistry. (2013 – 2014).

Undergraduate Honors Thesis,"Environmental Awareness: A Survey of UNT Students' Knowledge and Opinions," Honors College. (2012 – 2013).

Awards and Honors

AP Achievement Award, Texas Education Agency. (2008 – 2008).

Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who Among American Teachers. (2005 – 2005).

Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who Among American Teachers. (2004 – 2004).

Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who Among American Teachers. (2003 – 2003).

Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who Among American Teachers. (1997 – 1997).

Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who Among American Teachers. (1996 – 1996).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter
Sherman, K. (2008). Why Chemistry?. Chemistry and the National Science Education Standards, Second Edition. American Chemical Society. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/policies/hsstandards.html?_ga=1.58555562.1418414774.1488312203
Conference Proceeding
Sherman, K., Omary, M. A. (2008). INOR 143-Heavy atom induced phosphorescence of organic materials for OLED applications. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 235, .
Journal Article
Omary, M. A., Elbjeirami, O., Gamage, C. S., Sherman, K., Dias, H. R. (2009). Sensitization of Naphthalene monomer phosphorescence in a sandwich adduct with an electron-poor trinuclear Silver (I) pyrazolate complex. Inorganic Chemistry. 48(5), 1784--1786. American Chemical Society.
Sherman, K. (2009). Sensitization of Naphthalene Monomer Phosphorescence in a Sandwich Adduct with an Electron-Poor Trinuclear Silver(I) Pyrazolate Complex. Inorganic Chemistry. 48(5), . American Chemical Society.

Presentations Given

Birds of A Feather Symposium Meeting

Sherman, K. (Leader), Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Texas Chemical Education Networked Through Research and Learning (CENTRAL), United States of America. (2010).

Demonstration

Mason, D. (Presenter), Sherman, K. (Presenter), Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Chemistry demonstration show, United States of America. (2008).

Oral Presentation

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Cold Calorimetry with Vitamin C, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Little, G. (Author & Presenter), Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Cold Calorimetry with Vitamin C, Science Teachers Association of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2018).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Little, G. (Author & Presenter), Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Modeling Dissociation of Strong and Weak Acids Using Sticky Experiences, Science Teachers Association of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2018).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Modeling in Chemistry - What's It All About?, Science Teachers Association of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2018).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Little, G. (Author & Presenter), Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, ACT2 Presents: Thermochemical Equations - Making the Math Work for Everyone, Science Teachers Association of Texas/Association of Chemistry Teachers of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2018).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), UTeach/NMSI Conference, Perspectives in Science and Mathematics Course Retreat: Lesson Writing for Perspectives in Science and Mathematics, UTeach Institute, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Sherman, K., Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, ACT2 Presents: Modeling in Chemistry: What's It All About?, Science Teacher Association of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas. (2015 – 2015).

Sherman, K., Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Faraday and Scientific Observations, Science Teacher Association of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas. (2015 – 2015).

Sherman, K., Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Tips and Tricks for Running a Successful Chemistry Laboratory, Science Teacher Association of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas. (2015 – 2015).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Faraday's Candle and Scientific Observations, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Sherman, K. (Leader), Teach North Texas Summer Professional Development Workshop, Chemistry Institute for Masterpiece Teaching, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Association of Chemistry Teachers of Texas Biennial Conference, Faraday's Candle and Scientific Observations, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), UTeach-NMSI conference, What More Do I Need? How To Manage All that Stuff, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Mills, J. (Presenter), Biennial Conference of Chemical Education, Academic Vertical Alignment Training and Renewal (AVATAR) Project, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Biennial Conference of Chemical Education, Teach North Texas: Yes, a Degree and Certification in Four Years Can Be Done!, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Walls, T. (Presenter), Collier, C. (Presenter), Hughes, K. (Presenter), UTeach-NMSI conference, Field Experience Alignment: Connecting Research and Practice, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), UTeach-NMSI conference, Accountability and Scaffolding in Project-Based Instruction, United States of America. (2012).

Sherman, K. (Author), Watson, C. (Author & Presenter), Wojnowski, D. (Author & Presenter), Walls, T. (Presenter), National Science Educational Leadership Association Meeting, Project-Based Instruction: Grappling with Discovery, National Science Teachers Association, United States of America. (2012).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Harris, M. M. (Presenter), College and Career Readiness Initiative symposium for Math and Science, Integration of Science, Mathematics, and Cross-Disciplinary Standards in Teach North Texas, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Collier, C. (Presenter), Harris, M. M. (Presenter), Subramaniam, K. (Presenter), UTeach-NMSI conference, Creating a Collaborative Culture by Building a Common Vision, United States of America. (2011).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Kelso, M. (Presenter), Dyar, C. (Presenter), UTeach-NMSI conference, Approaches to Developing High Quality Mentor Teacher Support in the Field, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Enabling 21st Century Chemistry Education, United States of America. (2010).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Biennial Conference of Chemical Education, Affordances of Instrumentation in General Chemistry Laboratories, United States of America. (2010).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Kelso, M. (Presenter), Dyar, C. (Presenter), UTeach-NMSI conference, Approaches to Developing High Quality Mentor Teacher Support in the Field, United States of America. (2010).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Kevin, H. (Presenter), Becky, O. (Presenter), Gay, L. (Presenter), UTeach-NMSI conference, How to Get It All Done and Retain Your Sanity, United States of America. (2010).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Ford, R. (Presenter), Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Seven Times a First Year Teacher, United States of America. (2008).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Spring 2008 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Heavy Atom-Induced Phosphorescence of Organic Materials for OLED Applications, United States of America. (2008).

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Spring 2008 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Relationship Between Academic Background and Success on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in Science Test, United States of America. (2008).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), ChemEd 2007 Conference, Tips and Tricks For Running A Successful Chemistry Laboratory, United States of America. (2007).

Sherman, K. (Presenter), Sandra, S. (Presenter), SACS CASI conference, Putting the Pieces Together for School Improvement, United States of America. (2007).

Poster

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), UTeach/NMSI Conference, Master Teachers Professional Development: Opportunities for Connection, UTeach Institute, United States of America. (2017).

Professional Meeting Contribution

Sherman, K. (Leader), Case, S. (Leader), Gray, R. (Leader), UTeach-NMSI conference, Perspectives in Science and Mathematics Course Retreat, United States of America. (2015).

Sherman, K. (Leader), Montgomery, H. (Leader), UTeach-NMSI conference, Research Methods Course Retreat, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Sherman, K. (Leader), Peccore, J. (Leader), Cleavinger, L. (Leader), UTeach-NMSI conference, Project-Based Instruction Course Retreat, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Symposium

Sherman, K. (Author & Presenter), Carroll, W. (Author & Presenter), Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Why Chemistry?, United States of America. (2008).

Workshop

Sherman, K., Jacobs, M. C., Teach North Texas Induction Blast-Off Workshop, Induction Blast-Off for Chemistry Teachers, Teach North Texas, Denton, Texas. (2015 – 2015).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Sherman, K. (Principal), Harrell, P. E. (Co-Principal), "Lecturers Mentoring Lecturers," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3800 Funded. (September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017).
Sherman, K. (Other), "Advanced Technology Program/Technology Development and Transfer Program Supplemental Grant for High School Science and Math Teachers," State, Funded. (2006 – 2006).
Grant - Teaching
Sherman, K., Harrell, P. E. (Co-Principal), "Lecturers Mentoring Lecturers," Sponsored by Faculty Success/Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of North Texas, $3500 Funded. (September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2018).
Uncategorized
Sherman, K. (Other), "Welch Foundation Research Grants,". (1989 – 1989).
Sherman, K. (Other), "Welch Foundation Research Grants,". (1988 – 1988).
Sherman, K. (Other), "University Scholars Scholarship," Sponsored by Stephen F. Austin University. (1986 – 1986).

Copyrights, Patents

Copyright
Sherman, K., "Introductory Physical Chemistry Experiments, Second Edition," Regular, United States, Date Licensed: 1991 –.
Sherman, K., "Introductory Physical Chemistry Experiments," Regular, United States, Date Licensed: 1990 –.

Awards and Honors

Escue Endowment Scholarship for Doctoral Students in Chemistry Education, Escue Endowment. (2007 – 2007).

Doctoral Academic Achievement Scholarship, University of North Texas. (2005 – 2005).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, COS Curriculum Committee. (September 2018 – Present).

Committee Member, Teach North Texas Scholarship Committee. (September 2015 – Present).

Faculty Advisor, North Texas SMASH Club. (September 2014 – Present).

Member, Teach North Texas Steering Committee. (September 2009 – Present).

Program Coordinator, TNT Advanced Placement Summer Institute. (August 2014 – May 2020).

Session Chair, Mentor Match Meeting. (September 2009 – January 2020).

Faculty Mentor, Cross-Disciplinary Mentoring Group. (September 2017 – May 2019).

Other, Outstanding Student Organization Event Award. (March 27, 2019 – April 3, 2019).

Faculty Mentor, New Faculty Mentor. (August 2015 – May 2018).

Committee Member, Search Committee: Assistant Professor of Science Education for College of Education. (February 2017 – July 2017).

Committee Member, Lecturer Promotion Committee. (September 1, 2015 – October 31, 2016).

Committee Member, Teacher Dispositions Committee. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Member, Greater Texas Foundation Scholarship Committee. (2010 – 2014).

Professional Service

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (February 26, 2021 – March 15, 2021).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (June 24, 2020 – June 26, 2020).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (December 17, 2019 – December 28, 2019).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (August 27, 2019 – September 10, 2019).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (April 29, 2019 – May 1, 2019).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (March 8, 2019 – March 18, 2019).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (January 15, 2019 – January 22, 2019).

Committee Member, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching National Selection Committee. (June 7, 2018 – August 7, 2018).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (May 18, 2018 – May 28, 2018).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (December 29, 2017).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Chemical Education. (September 6, 2017 – September 20, 2017).

Committee Member, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching National Selection Committee, Washington, DC. (June 8, 2017 – August 1, 2017).

Committee Member, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching National Selection Committee, Washington, DC. (June 21, 2016 – August 12, 2016).

Conference-Related, Science Teacher Association of Texas - CAST, Denton, Texas. (May 2016 – June 2016).

Other, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education Planning Committee. (2006 – 2010).

Member, Diboll High School District Site-Based Decision Making Committee. (2007 – 2008).

Member, Diboll ISD District Site-Based Decision Making Committee. (2007 – 2008).

Member, McKinney High School Site-Based Decision Making Committee. (1998 – 2001).

Consulting

Academic, Educational Testing Services, United States of America. (2009 – 2016).

For Profit Organization, Kallan Industries, United States of America. (2012 – 2013).

Litigation, Lynn, Tillotson, Pinker, Cox, LLP, United States of America. (October 2013 – November 2013).

Awards and Honors

UNT College of Science Faculty Award for Service, 2019, UNT College of Science. (April 18, 2019 – Present).