KRISTIN CONRADI [email protected] CURRENT APPOINTMENT Assistant Professor, Literacy Education, tenure-‐track, North Carolina State University RESEARCH INTERESTS Reading problems, reading comprehension, measurement, reading motivation, technology & reading EDUCATION University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Ph.D., Reading Education, May 2011 Dissertation: Assessing Affective Constructs in Reading: A Mixed Methods Study Committee: Michael C. McKenna (advisor), Laura Smolkin, Carol Tomlinson, Patrick Meyer University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA M.Ed., Reading Education, August 2007 The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA B.A., Linguistics, May 1999 Secondary concentration in Elementary Education, K-‐8 CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS • Profiles of Third Grade Readers • Unexpected Poor Comprehenders • Motivation and Complex Texts PUBLICATIONS Amendum, S.J., Conradi, K., & Pendleton, M.J. (accepted). Interpreting DIBELS Next Assessment Data: Moving From Parts to Whole in a Testing Era. Intervention in School and Clinic. Conradi, K., Amendum, S.J., & Liebreund, M.D. (accepted). Examining variance in comprehension success for students in a high-‐poverty setting. Reading & Writing Quarterly. Jang, B.G., Conradi, K., McKenna, M.C., & Jones, J.S. (accepted). Motivation: Approaching an elusive concept through the factors that shape it. The Reading Teacher. Kristin Conradi (February, 2015)
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Conradi, K. (2014). Tapping technology’s potential to motivate readers. Phi Delta Kappan, 96, 54-‐57. Young, C.A., Pendleton, M.J., Conradi, K., & Liebfreund, M. D. (2014). Texts, technology, and the Common Core: 21st Century book reports. Pennsylvania Reads, 13 (1), 42-‐46. Conradi, K., Jang, B.G., & McKenna, M.C. (2014). Motivation terminology in reading research: A conceptual review. Educational Psychology Review, 26, 127-‐164. Ruday, S., Conradi, K., Heny, N., & Lovette, G. (2013). “You can’t put the genie back into the bottle”: English teachers’ beliefs and attitudes regarding digital literacies in the classroom. Sixty-‐second yearbook of the Literacy Research Association, 198-‐215. Conradi, K., Jang, B.G., Bryant, C., Craft, A., & McKenna, M. C. (2013). Measuring adolescents’ attitudes toward reading: A classroom survey. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 56, 555-‐566. Podcast interview about this article: http://www.reading.org/downloads/podcasts/jaal-‐56-‐7-‐KristinConradi.mp3 McKenna, M. C., Conradi, K., Lawrence, C., Jang, B. G., & Meyer, J. P. (2012). Reading attitudes of middle school students: Results of a U.S. survey. Reading Research Quarterly, 47, 283-‐306. Smolkin, L. B., Young, C. A., & Conradi, K. (2009). Innovative and integrative books. Language Arts, 86, 225-‐231. [Book review] Under Review Amendum, S.J., Conradi, K., & Liebfreund, M. D. (revise & resubmit). The push for challenging texts: A word of caution based on an analysis of early readers’ rate, accuracy, and comprehension. Reading Psychology. In Progress Conradi, K., Amendum, S. J., Walkowiak, T., & Liebfreund, M. D. (in progress). Profiles in proficiency: Latent profile analysis of third grade readers. Amendum, S.J., Conradi, K., & Hiebert, E.H. (in progress). Considering the role of text challenge: A research synthesis. Conradi, K., & Jang, B.G. (in progress). Problems with measuring reading motivation: An examination of three tools. Conradi, K., Amendum, S.J., & Walkowiak, T. (in progress). Individual differences in third graders who struggle with reading: A latent profile analysis. Kristin Conradi (February, 2015)
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Jones, J.S., Conradi, K., & Amendum, S.J. (in progress). Intervention isn’t one size fits all: A case for differentiation. Conradi, K. (in progress). “I do not think that word means what you think it means”: Issues with validity in self-‐report measures Chapters in Edited Books McKenna, M. C., Conradi, K., Young, C. A., & Jang, B. G. (2013). Technology and the Common Core Standards. In L. M. Morrow, T. Shanahan, & K. K. Wixson (Eds.), Teaching with the Common Core Standards for English language arts: What educators need to know: Book 1 Grades PreK-‐2 (pp. 152-‐169). New York, NY: Guilford Press. Henk, W. A., McKenna, M. C., & Conradi, K. (2011). Developing affective instrumentation for use in literacy research. In N. K. Duke & M. H. Mallette (Eds.), Literacy research methodologies (2nd ed., pp. 242-‐269). New York, NY: Guilford Press. McKenna, M. C., Labbo, L. D., Conradi, K., & Baxter, J. (2011). Effective uses of technology in literacy instruction. In L. M. Morrow & L. B. Gambrell (Eds.), Best practices in literacy instruction (4th ed., pp. 361-‐394). New York, NY: Guilford. McKenna, M. C., & Conradi, K. (2010). Can behaviorist and constructivist applications coexist in the new literacies? In E. A. Baker (Ed.), The new literacies: Multiple perspectives on research and practice (pp. 41-‐60). New York, NY: Guilford. McKenna, M. C., Walpole, S., & Conradi, K. (2010). Overview of Early Reading First. In M. C. McKenna, S. Walpole, & K. Conradi (Eds.), Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices. New York, NY: Guilford. Edited Books Robinson, R. D., McKenna, M. C., & Conradi, K. (Eds.). (2012). Issues and trends in literacy education (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. McKenna, M.C., Walpole, S., & Conradi, K. (Eds.). (2010). Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices. New York, NY: Guilford Press. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Peer-‐Reviewed Presentations Amendum, S.J., Conradi, K., Walkowiak, T., & Liebfreund, M.D. (2015, July). Profiles of third-‐
grade readers: A latent profile analysis. Paper to be presented at the meeting of the Scientific Studies of Reading, Hapuna Beach, HI. Conradi, K., Amendum, S.J., & Liebfreund, M.D. (2014, December). Reading comprehension differences for students in a high-‐poverty setting. Paper presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Marco Island, FL. Kristin Conradi (February, 2015)
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Amendum, S.J., Conradi, K., & Walkowiak, T., Liebfreund, M.D., & Jones, J. (2014, December). Reading profiles of third graders: A latent profile analysis. Paper presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Marco Island, FL. Conradi, K., Amendum, S.J., & Walkowiak, T. (2014, July). Reading profiles of third graders: A latent profile analysis. Interactive paper presented at the meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, Santa Fe, NM. Amendum, S.J., Conradi, K., & Liebfreund, M. D. (2013, December). The push for challenging texts: A word of caution based on an analysis of early readers’ rate, accuracy, and comprehension. Paper to be presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Dallas, TX. Spires, H. A., Conradi, K., & Amendum, S. J. (2012, December). New literacies and global learning: Designing an innovative graduate literacy program. Paper presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, San Diego, CA. Conradi, K. (2012, December). Examining item validity using cognitive interviews. Paper presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, San Diego, CA. McKenna, M. C., Conradi, K., & Jang, B. G. (2012, December). Motivation terminology in research. Paper presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, San Diego, CA. Conradi, K. (2012, July). An examination of affective reading components and their relationship to reading comprehension. Interactive paper presented at the meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, Montreal, Canada. Conradi, K. (2011, December). The psychological reality of affective components in reading: An examination of three measures. Paper presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Jacksonville, FL. McKenna, M. C., & Conradi, K. (2010, December). Can behaviorist and constructivist applications coexist in the new literacies? Poster presented at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Fort Worth, TX. Conradi, K., & Ward, A. E. (2010, April). Graphic Novels: Zooming into the classroom. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Reading Association, Chicago, IL. McKenna, M. C., Conradi, K., Lawrence, C., & Jang, B. G. (2009, December). A national survey of adolescent attitudes toward reading. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Conradi, K. (2009, December). Are adolescents' conceptions of reading constrained by a print based definition? Paper presented at the meeting of the National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Kristin Conradi (February, 2015)
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McKenna, M. C., Conradi, K., & Lawrence, C. (2009, November). Adolescent attitude survey: A tool for teachers. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English, Philadelphia, PA. McKenna, M. C., Nagel, C. R., Conradi, K., & Lawrence, C. (2008, December). Development of an adolescent reading attitude survey. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL. Invited Presentations Conradi, K. (2012, December). Life on the tenure-‐track. Presented to the Doctoral Students Innovative Community Group (DSICG) at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, San Diego, CA. Conradi, K. (2012, November). Reading attitudes of middle school students: Results of a U.S. survey. Presented at the New Literacies Collaborative meeting, Raleigh, NC. McKenna, M.C., & Conradi, K. (2011, December). Survey development. Presented to the Doctoral Students Innovative Community Group (DSICG) at the meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Jacksonville, FL. Conradi, K. (2010, April). Adolescent attitudes towards reading: What they are and why you should care about it. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Reading Association, Chicago, IL. State & Local Presentations Harrington, A.D., Lloyd, M., & Conradi, K. (2014, March). Reading diagnosis 101: Interventions for readers. Presented at the meeting of the North Carolina Reading Association, Raleigh, NC. Conradi, K. (2013, March). Motivating struggling readers. Presented at the meeting of the Tar River Reading Council, Chocowinity, NC. Conradi, K., & Amendum, S. J. (2013, March). A toolbox for teachers: Top ten strategies for working with students who struggle with reading. Presented at the meeting of the North Carolina Reading Association, Raleigh, NC. Conradi, K. (2012, March). ”But I HATE reading and I’m no good at it! When’s recess?” Assessing and counteracting negative attitudes and self-‐concepts in your classroom. Presented at the meeting of the North Carolina Reading Association, Raleigh, NC. Conradi, K., & Brubaker, S. (2008, November) Reaching reluctant readers and writers: A look at effective practice. Invited presenters at the Central Virginia Writer’s Project Mini-‐
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Conradi, K., & Brubaker, S. (2007, February). Toolbox of comprehension strategies. Invited presenters at the Monticello Reading Conference, Charlottesville, VA. GRANTS Internally Funded Multidimensional Profiles of Students Who Struggle with Reading. Faculty Research & Professional Development Grant, North Carolina State University; 2012-‐2013; $7000. Text-‐DIM Visit at University of Oslo. International Travel Support Grant, North Carolina State University, February, 2015, $2300. UNIVERSITY TEACHING North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Assistant Professor • Clinical Literacy Assessment and Instruction I (Emergent literacy, spelling, decoding) • Clinical Literacy Assessment and Instruction II (Comprehension, vocabulary, & writing) • Theory & Research in Literacy • Special Topics Seminar (doctoral seminar on reading comprehension) • Teaching of Children’s Literature (face-‐to-‐face and online) • Reading in the Elementary School (online) • Practicum in Reading Intervention • Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School • Advanced Seminar in Literacy (doctoral) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Instructor • Language Bloc II, Spring 2011 • Elementary Education Field Experience, Spring 2011 • Remedial Techniques in Reading (Grades 3-‐12), Spring 2010 • Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary and Special Education, Fall 2010 Adjunct Instructor • Word Study for Struggling Adolescents, Fall 2009 • Adolescent Literacy, Summer 2009 • Word Study, Summer 2008 Teaching Assistant • Language Bloc I, Fall 2008; Fall 2010 • Elementary Education Field Experience, Fall 2010 • Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (Grades 3-‐12), Spring 2009 Kristin Conradi (February, 2015)
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Writing Across the Curriculum, Summer 2009 Effective Reading Programs, Spring 2008 America Reads Coordinator, 2006-‐2007 • Coordinated literacy tutoring and Book Buddy placements of university students in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County schools. • Observed and mentored 30 students in their positions. K-‐12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE St. Anne’s-‐Belfield, Charlottesville, VA Middle School Language Arts Summer School Teacher, 2009, 2010 Albemarle County Schools, Charlottesvile, VA Interim Literacy Specialist, November 2006-‐ February 2007 Richmond City Public Schools, Richmond, VA Second Grade Teacher, 2004-‐2006 LEAP Academy Charter School, Camden, NJ Title I Reading Teacher (K-‐3), 2003-‐2004 CamdenForward School, Camden, NJ Fourth Grade Teacher, 2001-‐2003 Kindergarten Teacher, 1999-‐2001 HONORS AND AWARDS College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award Nominee, NC State University, 2014 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Curry Foundation, University of Virginia, 2011 George C. Graham Scholarship, Curry Foundation, University of Virginia, 2010-‐2011 Ullin T. Leavell Scholarship, Curry Foundation, University of Virginia, 2009-‐2010 Barbara LeBreque-‐Corbin Scholarship, Curry Foundation, University of Virginia, 2008-‐2009 George C. Graham Scholarship, Curry Foundation, University of Virginia, 2007-‐2008 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Reading Research Quarterly, 2012-‐present • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Research in Reading, 2014-‐present • Manuscript Reviewer, Reading & Writing Quarterly, 2014-‐present • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Literacy Research, 2012-‐2013 • Proposal Reviewer, NRC/LRA Annual Conference, 2009-‐present • Proposal Reviewer, AERA Annual Meeting, 2008 • Student Advisory Board Member, NRC Yearbook, 2008 Kristin Conradi (February, 2015)
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SERVICE AND EXTENSION North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC • Reviewer, CED Study Abroad Scholarship, 2014 • Judge, Graduate Research Symposium, 2014, 2015 • Member, College Research Committee, 2013-‐ • Member, Ph.D. Program Restructuring Task Force, Core Courses & Content, 2013-‐ • Member, ELM Literacy Faculty Search Committee, 2013-‐2014 • Member, METRC Librarian Search Committee, 2012-‐2013 • Member, Council on Multicultural Initiatives & Diversity (COMID), 2011-‐2013 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC NC Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum Exams Workgroup, 2013-‐present Wake UP and Read • Co-‐coordinator, College of Education Book Drive, 2014 • Active participant on council Wake County Public Schools • Advisor on Summer Reading Camp Initiative, 2013-‐ present • Regular provider of professional development to local schools Church Hill Academy, Richmond, VA Board Member, 2007-‐2008 Albemarle County Schools, Charlottesville, VA Book Buddy, 2006-‐2007 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Literacy Research Association (formerly the National Reading Conference) Society for the Scientific Study of Reading International Reading Association American Educational Research Association