Dr. MaryAnn Nickel, Professor
Department of Curriculum Studies and Secondary Education

 

Stevenson 1078 F
707.664.3238 tel
707.664.2483 fax
maryann.nickel@sonoma.edu

 

Chair of Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education

Director of Summer Reading and Writing Academy--
A three-week experience for readers of all abilities from ages 7 through 14. The focus is on uninterrupted reading and writing using a strengths perspective.

Current Research: Investigating writing instruction from a miscue perspective. Working in two schools with two classroom teachers—one a fifth grade teacher in a bilingual setting and the other a middle school Title I teacher. Preliminary findings presented at NCTE National Conference.

Department Digital Portfolio Designer and Project Leader

Currently piloting both reading courses in the new SB2042 credential program.

Creator of Literacy Links – a web resource for credential candidates and classroom teachers. http://www.sonoma.edu/users/n/nickel/LiteracyLinks/literacylinks.html

Professional Memberships:

California Association of Teacher Educators
Sponsor, Student California Teachers Association, Sonoma State University
International Reading Association
California Reading Association, Member of Executive Committee
National Council of Teachers of English Organization of Teacher Educators of Reading
Phi Delta Kappa
Association of Teacher Educators
American Educational Research Association
Association for Curriculum Development

Publications, Grants, Research:

Current Writing Projects:CORE—Collaborations for Renewal of Education book prospectus

Articles submitted for publication:Highlighting the positives, rethinking writing instruction and teacher feedback

The Magical Adventure, reading, writing and publishing in a Summer Academy

Awards and Honors:

Nominee for Santa Rosa Business Chamber’s University Educator of the Year nomination submitted by Provost Bernie Goldstein for work in developing Professional Development Schools in Local Service Area, 2002

Sheppard Accelerated School, Community Participation Award. 1997

John Wood Community College's Exemplary Performance Award, 1998

Richmond Community Schools, Educational Appreciation Award for establishing a collaborative study buddy program between IU East and Richmond Community Schools, 1991-1992

Education and Degrees:

Ph.D. Indiana University,
Language Education and Curriculum Studies 1998 to present

M.A University of Missouri Secondary Education/Reading Specialization (K-12) 1976

B. A. University of Missouri English Literature 1973