1. No category

College of Education
Department of Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
361-825-3661 | [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of North Texas
Ph.D. Reading Education
Cognate: Curriculum and Instruction
2012
Walden University
M.S. Education
Emphasis: Elementary Reading and Literacy
2008
Metropolitan State University of Denver
B.A. Behavioral Science
Minor: Elementary Education
2005
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX.
Assistant Professor
2013-Present
McGowen Elementary, McKinney Independent School District, TX.
Second Grade Teacher
Third Grade Teacher
2011-2013
2010-2011
Burks Elementary (Title 1), McKinney Independent School District, TX.
Reading Specialist
Second Grade Teacher
2008-2010
2006-2008
Lacy Elementary, Princeton Independent School District, TX.
Second Grade Teacher
2005-2006
Coyote Ridge Elementary, Adams County School District 12, CO.
First Grade Student Teacher
Fall 2005
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
PAGE 2
PUBLICATIONS
Young, C., Mohr, K., & Rasinski, T. (revision submitted). Reading together: A successful reading
fluency intervention. Literacy Research and Instruction.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Young, C., Valadez, C., & Power-Gandara, C. (revision submitted). Using performance methods to
enhance students’ reading fluency. Journal of Educational Research.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Young, C., & Mohr, K. (revision submitted). Student facilitation in peer-led literature circle
discussions. Journal of Language and Literacy Education.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Rasinski, T., & Young, C. (in press). Assisted reading – A bridge from fluency to comprehension. New
England Reading Association Journal.
Publication: Invited Journal Article
Young, C., & Nageldinger, J. (in press). Considering the context and texts for fluency: Performance,
readers theatre, and poetry. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education.
Publication: Invited for Special Issue on Reading Fluency
Young, C. (in press). Diary of a second grade teacher. Perspectives and Provocations in Early
Childhood Education.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Young, C., & Rasinski, T. (in press). Student-produced movies as authentic reading fluency
Instruction in Rasinski, T., Pytash, K., & Ferdig, R. (eds.). Using technology to enhance reading
instruction: Innovative approaches to literacy. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.
Publication: Book Chapter
Young, C. (2014). Teaching reading skills: How to implement readers theater. Daily Teaching Tools.
Retrieved from: http://www.dailyteachingtools.com/teaching-reading-skills.html
Publication: Invited Online Periodical
Young, C. (2014). Providing independent reading comprehension strategy practice through
workstations. Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 2(1), 23-34.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
PAGE 3
Young, C., Stover, K., & Pletcher, B. (2014). Digital reader response: Creating book trailers with
Explain Everything. (1st Ed., Vol. 7). Technology and Literacy Education Newsletter.
Publication: Invited Periodical
Young, C., Isbell, L., Morton, T., Naizer, G., & Williams, S. (2014). A Letter from the editors. Journal
of Teacher Action Research, 1(1), 1.
Publication: Non-Refereed Journal Article
Stover, K., & Young, C. (2014). Explain everything: Using screencasting applications in the
classroom. Reading Today.
Publication: Invited Periodical
Young, C. (2014). Predictors of quality verbal engagement in third-grade literature discussions.
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2014, 6(3), 427-440.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Rasinski, T., Murphy, D., & Young, C. (2014). Readers theater scripts: Texas history. Huntington
Beach, CA: Shell Education.
Publication: Authored Book
Stover, K., & Young, C. (2014). Using 21st century technologies to edit and revise in Ferdig, R.,
Rasinski, T., & Pytash, K. (Eds). Using technology to enhance writing: Innovative approaches to
literacy instruction. Bloomington, IN: The Solution Tree.
Publication: Book Chapter
Young, C., & Stover, K. (2013). “Look what I did!” Student conferences with text-to-speech
software. Reading Teacher, 67(4), 269-272.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Young, C., & Rasinski, T. (2013). Student produced movies as a medium for literacy development.
Reading Teacher, 66(8), 670-675.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Young, C. J. (2013). Repeated readings through readers theater. In Rasinski, T., & Padak, N (Eds.).
From fluency to comprehension: Powerful instruction through authentic reading. New York, NY:
Guilford Press.
Publication: Book Chapter
Young, C., & Swanner, L. (2012). Conferring with an avatar. In Richards, J., Lassonde, C. (Eds.).
Strategic writing mini-lessons for all students, grades 4-8. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
PAGE 4
Publication: Book Chapter
Mohr, K. A. J., Dixon, K., & Young, C. J. (2012) Effective and efficient: Maximizing literacy
assessment and instruction. In Ortlieb, E. T., & Cheek, Jr., E. H. (Eds.). Literacy Research, Practice,
and Evaluation: Vol. 1. Using informative assessments for effective literacy practices. Bingley, UK:
Emerald Group.
Publication: Book Chapter
Young, C., & Rasinski, T. (2011). Enhancing authors' voice through scripting. Reading Teacher, 65(1),
24–28.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
Rasinski, T., & Young, C. (2011). Mentoring authors’ voice through readers’ theatre. In Richards, J.,
Lassonde, C. (Eds.). Writing Strategies for All Primary Students. New York: Jossey-Bass.
Publication: Book Chapter
Young, C. J. (2010, July). Review of Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3 (2nd ed.) by Nevills, P., &
Wolfe, P., Education Review, 20-24.
Publication: Refereed Book Review
Young C., & Rasinski, T. (2009). Implementing readers theatre as an approach to classroom fluency
instruction. The Reading Teacher, 63(1), 4-13.
Publication: Refereed Journal Article
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Young, C. (2014, October). Developing literacy through technology and creativity. Presentation at
the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.
Type: International Refereed
Young, C., & Valadez, C. (2014, October). Fun, engaging, and effective methods to enhance reading
fluency. Presentation at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers.
Type: International Refereed
Brassell, D., & Young, C. (2014, May). Bringing joy back into the classroom with extensive read
alouds. Presentation for the International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA.
Type: International Refereed
Young, C. (2014, May). Student-produced movies as a medium for literacy development.
Presentation at the Florida Literacy Conference. Daytona, FL.
Type: State Refereed
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
PAGE 5
Young, C. (2014, April). Creating agentive writers with technology in the elementary classroom.
Presentation at the Technology and Literacy Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Type: Regional Refereed
Young, C. (2014, April). Developing literacy with student produced movies. Presentation at the
Technology and Literacy Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Type: Regional Refereed
Young, C., & Rasinski, T. (2013, April). From readers theater to student produced movies.
Presentation for the International Reading Association, San Antonio, TX.
Type: International Refereed
Young, C. (2012, November). Student facilitation and personality factors in literature circles. 2012
Billie J. Askew Reading Recovery and K-6 Literacy Institute. Dallas, TX.
Type: Regional Refereed
Swanner, L., & Young, C. (2012, June). Birds on a wire! Student-teacher videos that support
learning. Presentation for the International Society for Technology in Education, San Diego, CA.
Publication: International Refereed
Rasinski, T., & Young, C. (2012, May). Mentoring authors’ voice through readers’ theatre. Institute
Presentation for the International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Type: International Invited
Young, C. (2012, May). Conferring with an avatar. Institute Presentation at the International
Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Type: International Invited
Mohr, K. A. J., Putman, R., Young, C., Slay, L., & Shearer, R. (2010, December). The reading brain:
Research-based questions and related classroom practices. Literacy Researchers Association, Fort
Worth, TX.
Type: International Refereed
Young, C. J. (2009, March). Making instructional decisions. University of North Texas New Teacher
Conference, Denton, TX.
Type: Local Refereed
GRANTS
Young, C., & Griffith, B. (2014). Innovative course redesign. Center for Faculty Excellence, TAMUCC.
Status: Unfunded Request of $20,000
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
PAGE 6
CERTIFICATIONS
TX Educator EC-4 Generalist
English as a Second Language
Online Course Development and Delivery
TX Educator EC-4 and 4-8 Generalist
CO Educator K-6 Generalist
2006-Present
2011-Present
2013-Present
2006-2007
2005-2006
HONORS
Jerry Johns Promising Researcher Award
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers
2014
thebestclass.org recognized as a Top 50 Teacher Resource
Daily Teaching Tools
2014
thebestclass.org selected the Best of McKinney in Education
McKinney Award Program
2013
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Reading Education
University of North Texas
2011
Campus Teacher of the Year, Nominee
Nominated by McGowen Elementary
2011
Campus Teacher of the Year, Winner
Selected by Burks Elementary
2009
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
Doctoral
 READ 6371: Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
 READ 6395: Literacy and Leadership
 READ 6345: Stages and Standards of Reading Development
Masters
 READ 5371: Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
 READ 5395: Literacy and Leadership
 READ 5321: Fundamentals of Elementary Reading Instruction I
 READ 5345: Stages and Standards of Reading Development
 EDCI 5362: Theoretical Basis for Curriculum
Undergraduate
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.



PAGE 7
READ 3352: Content Area Reading for Elementary Students
READ 4380: Children’s and Adolescents’ Literature
READ 3320: Principals and Practices of Reading Instruction EC-6
SERVICE
Professional
Editor, Journal of Teacher Action Research
Associate Editor, SAGE Open
Editorial Review Board:
 Perspectives and Provocations (Journal)
 Sense Publishing (Textbooks)
 Texas Journal of Literacy Education (Journal)
 Texas Association of Literacy Educators (Yearbook)
 Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (Yearbook)
 Literacy Research Association (Conference)
Web Designer and Host:
 www.practicalteacherresearch.com
 www.thebestclass.org
2013-Present
2013-Present
2014-Present
2014-Present
2014-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2006-Present
University
Panelist: New Faculty Orientation
Co-Advisor to the Student Reading Council of TAMUCC
2014
2013-Present
College
SMARTBoard Trainer
Curriculum Alignment Committee
2013-2014
2013-2014
Department
Ph.D. Curriculum Instruction Course Alignment Committee
Search Committee Member, 3 Tenure-Track Reading Positions
Search Committee Member, Qualitative Research
Committee to Establish Criteria for Tenure and Promotion
M.S. Reading Course Alignment Committee
Capstone Mentor
2014-Present
2013-2014
2013-2014
2013-2014
2013-2014
2013-Present
Community
Corpus Christi Independent School District:
 Advisory Board Member: Early Literacy Initiative
2014-Present
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
PAGE 8
Menger Elementary:
 Developed and Implemented Reading Together Intervention
2013-2014
Dissertations
Committee Member, Usha Gurumurthy
Committee Member, Sonja Verbelow
Co-Chair, Tiana McCoy
Committee Member, Jeanette Gomez
Committee Member, Laurie Beveridge
Co-Chair, Rosalynn Rowan
2014-Present
2014-Present
2014-Present
2014-Present
2014-Present
2014-Present
SERVICE AS A CLASSROOM TEACHER
Language Arts Point Person
Literacy Library Committee Chair
Language Arts Curriculum Adoption Reviewer
District Literacy Leaders Committee
Language Arts Point Person
Co-Author of McKinney ISD’s 2nd Grade Language Arts Curriculum
2012-2013
2010-2013
2010-2011
2009-2010
2007-2009
2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS
Corpus Christi Independent School District
 Revisiting Readers Workshop
October 2014
Industrial Independent School District:
 Teaching and Planning Guided Reading
October 2014
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi:
 SMARTBoard Training
2013-2014
Statewide:
2009-2012
 Teaching Texas History through Readers Theater, Garland, TX.
 Implementing Readers Theater as an Approach to Classroom Fluency Instruction,
Saginaw, TX.
 Extending Readers Theater with Student Scripting and Producing Motion Pictures, Ft.
Worth, TX.
 Readers Theater as a School-Wide Initiative, Keller, TX.
CHASE YOUNG, PH.D.
McKinney Independent School District:
 Learning Styles and Literacy
 Integrating Language Arts Across the Curriculum
 Implementing Readers Theater
 Advanced Guided Reading
 Vocabulary Instruction through Semantic Gradients
 Interactive Reading
 Writing Across the Curriculum
PAGE 9
2006-2009
MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers
International Reading Association
Texas Association of Literacy Educators
TAMUCC Student Reading Council
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Cotton Creek Elementary Day Care (BASE), Westminster, CO.
Site Leader
Recreation Aide
Cotton Creek Elementary via Northglenn High School, Northglenn, CO.
FLEET Teacher
The Foreign Language Educators in Training program sent High
School students to local elementary schools to teach a foreign
language. I was trained 3 days per week at Northglenn High
School, and I taught Spanish to fourth-graders 2 days per week.
2000-2006
1998-2000
1997-1998