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Dr. Donna L. Walton

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department of Teacher Education and Administration

Email: donna.walton@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2003
    Major: Educational Computing
  • MS, University of North Texas, 1999
    Major: Computer Education and Cognitive Systems

Professional Positions

  • Grant Writer, (2008 - Present).
  • Director of Special Programs and Accountability, (2007 - 2008).
  • Federal Programs and Grants, (2006 - 2007).
  • Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Analysis, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2004 - 2006).
  • University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2000 - 2006).
  • Masters Across Technology (MAT) Project Coordinator, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2002 - 2004).
  • Faculty Member, Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2000 - 2002).
  • Language Arts Coordinator, (1995 - 2000).
  • Dyslexia Therapist/Reading Facilitator, (1996 - 1998).
  • Accelerated Reading Facilitator Grades PK-6, Frisco ISD, Frisco, Texas. Frisco ISD, Frisco, Texas. (1990 - 1995).
  • Elementary School Educator Grades 1-2, Waco ISD, Lawton PS, Azle ISD. Waco ISD, Lawton PS, Azle ISD. (1981 - 1990).

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Grant Writers. (Present).
  • National Dyslexia Society. (Present).
  • Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading. (Present).
  • Texas Computer Education Association. (Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDRE 4450 - Reading and Writing, Birth through Grade 6, 2 courses.
  • EDRE 4840 - Linguistically Diverse Learners, 1 course.
  • EDRE 4850 - Teaching the Tools and Practices of Reading Across the Curriculum EC 6, 15 courses.
  • EDRE 4860 - Teaching the Tools and Practices of Writing across the Curriculum, 3 courses.
  • EDRE 5200 - Development and Supervision of Reading Programs, 2 courses.
  • EDRE 5370 - Advanced Reading Theory/Practice, 1 course.
  • EDSP 3210 - Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners, 1 course.
  • EDSP 4110 - Student Teaching in Special Education, 1 course.
  • EENG 1910 - Project I Learning to Learn, 5 courses.
  • EPSY 5010 - Human Learning and Motivation, 2 courses.

Awards and Honors

  • Awards of Excellence, (2002).
  • Education Software Review (EDDIE) Awards, (2002).
  • Education Software Review Awards, (2002).
  • Education Software Review (EDDIE) Awards, (2001).
  • Education Software Review (EDDIE) Awards, (2000).

Research

Presentations Given

  • Masters Across Technology –1 day pre-conference institute, (2004 - 2004).
  • Understanding the Impact of Computer Assisted Instruction On Literacy Learning, (2004 - 2004).
  • Intelligent Software Systems: Learning Environments That Stimulate Cognitive Processing and Literacy Learning, (2003 - 2003).
  • Masters Across Technology (MAT) is Here!, (2003 - 2003).
  • STARS Project: Meeting Literacy Needs of Special Learners, (2001 - 2001).
  • Brain Based Reading Strategies to Increase Reading Success, (2000 - 2000).
  • Start Small…. Think Big: A Reading Program for all Learners, (2000 - 2000).
  • International Cyberfair Competition: Students Developing Websites, (1999 - 1999).
  • STARS Project: Meeting Literacy Needs of Special Learners, (1999 - 1999).
  • Strategies for Helping Exceptional Children. Texas Gifted and Talented Conference, (1996 - 1996).

Copyrights, Patents

  • Texas Education Agency, Date Patent Approved: 2005. .
  • Texas Education Agency, Date Patent Approved: 2005. .
  • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Date Patent Approved: 2005. .
  • AlphaSmart, Inc., Date Patent Approved: 2004. .
  • Texas Education Agency, Date Patent Approved: 2004. .
  • Texas Education Agency, Date Patent Approved: 2004. .
  • Texas Education Agency, Date Patent Approved: 2004. .
  • Texas Education Agency, Date Patent Approved: 2004. .
  • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Date Patent Approved: 2004. .
  • U.S. Patent, Date Patent Approved: 2003. .
  • US Department of Education Grant, Date Patent Approved: 2003. .
  • Texas Education Agency Model Reading Program Grant, Date Patent Approved: 2001. .
  • Texas Education Agency Academics 2000 Innovative Education Grant, Date Patent Approved: 2000. .
  • Texas Education Agency Academics 2000 Innovative Education Grant, Date Patent Approved: 1995. .