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Meet Kristen Driskill

Dr. Kristen M. Driskill

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Hello! I am a professor of education, an author, and a mother to two amazing daughters. I have spent over 20 years in the classroom, with experience as a special education teacher, literacy specialist, literacy coach, and school improvement specialist. I currently am an Associate Professor of Inclusive Education at St. John Fisher University, and I am quite passionate about providing future teachers with rich clinical experiences within valuable school-university partnerships.

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I earned my EdD in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix (2010). I also have a BS in Childhood Education and Special Education (concentration: human development) (1999) and an MS in Literacy (2003) from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

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Kristen M. Driskill

Associate Professor of Inclusive Education

St. John Fisher University ⧫ 3690 East Ave. ⧫ Rochester, NY 14618

Mobile: (585) 385-7250

kristen@kristendriskill.com

Research Interests

Clinical practice in teacher education; school-university partnerships; social justice and education; equity-based instructional practices; addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education; mental health in adolescents

Education

EdD, Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix

Dissertation: A Qualitative Study of Teacher Understanding and Use of Differentiated Instruction to                                Promote Reading Achievement

May 2010

 

MEd, Literacy Education

State University of New York at Geneseo

May 2003

 

BS, Elementary Education/Special Education

State University of New York at Geneseo

Concentration: Human Development

May 1999

Certifications

New York State Professional Certification

  • School Building Leader

  • School District Leader

New York State Permanent Certification

  • Elementary Education Pre-K-6

  • Special Education N-12

  • Reading Education K-12

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Professional Experience

Associate Professor of Teacher Education, 2023-Present

St. John Fisher University, Rochester, NY

School of Education 

Department of Inclusive Education

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Associate Professor of Teacher Education, 2019-2023
Roberts Wesleyan University, Rochester, NY
School of Teacher Education and Social Work
Department of Teacher Education

 

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, 2016-2019
Roberts Wesleyan University, Rochester, NY
School of Teacher Education and Social Work
Department of Teacher Education

 

Adjunct Instructor, 2015-2016
Roberts Wesleyan University, Rochester, NY
School of Teacher Education and Social Work
Department of Teacher Education

 

Adjunct Instructor, 2008-2018
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
School of Teacher Education

 

Literacy Coach/Professional Development Specialist, 2010-2016
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Rochester, NY
                   
ELA Instructional Specialist/School Improv. Specialist, 2009-2010
Monroe 1 BOCES, Rochester, NY

 

Learning Impaired Teacher/Compensatory Education, 2004-2006
Teacher/READ 180 Teacher/CSC Chairperson
Department of Defense Dependent Schools, Bad Nauheim,  Germany         

 

Special Education Teacher, 2003-2004
New York City Board of Education, PS 273, Brooklyn, NY

 

Special Education Teacher, 1999-2003
Rochester City School District, School #5, Rochester, NY

Books

Driskill, K. (2024). Using a data-driven dialogue protocol for continuous improvement. In Reed, S., McKee, L., & Rickey, D. (Eds.), Using data for continuous improvement in educator preparation (Vol. #1). Myers Education Press/AAQEP.

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Driskill, K. (2023). The mentor teacher blueprint: Building effective clinical practice through school-university partnerships. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Stevens, E., Driskill, K., Huck, A., Abbott, D., Robinson, E., Barrett, M., Johnson, D., Polisseni, A., & Rushforth, H. (2023). A call for change: Disrupting white supremacy culture in dispositional expectations of teacher candidates. The Teacher Educator’s Journal, 16(1), 149-171.

 

Driskill, K., & Richardson, D. (2020). A model for ongoing and reciprocal professional development in a school-university partnership. PDS Partners: Bridging Research to Practice, 15(3), 16-18.

 

Driskill, K. (2018). The role of the clinical educator in teacher preparation: An exploratory study of perceptions of preparedness. Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning, 11(1), 4-17. 

Book Reviews

Driskill, K. (2024). [Review of the book Family and Community Partnerships: Promising Practices for Teachers and Teacher Educators, by M. Caspe & R. Hernandez (Ed.).] https://bit.ly/4d01Fik

Other Publications

Driskill, K. (2024, January). Bridging the gap: The need for common standards for mentor teachers in teacher preparation programs. Teachers College Press Blog. https://www.tcpress.com/blog/bridging-gap-common- standards-mentor-teachers-teacher-preparation-programs/

Manuscripts in Progress

Driskill, K. (manuscript in progress). Student perceptions of inclusivity based on discourse used in two versions of a course syllabus.

National/State Presentations

Driskill, K. (2023, October). Partnering for a high-quality clinical experience: The mentor teacher blueprint. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2023, October). The impact of an equity-minded syllabus. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.


Driskill, K. (2023, July). Partnering for clinical practice: The mentor teacher blueprint. Association of Teacher Educators 2023 Summer Conference, Washington, D.C.

 

Grubb, S., Bertrand, S., Bostic, Q, Driskill, K., & Knotts, M. (2023, March). Equity, antiracism, & liberation: Building knowledge and courage with members of the NAPDS antiracism committee. National Association of Professional Development Schools 2023 Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL.

 

Driskill, K. (2023, February). Partnering for clinical practice: The mentor teacher blueprint. AAQEP 2023 Quality Assurance Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

 

Driskill, K. (2022, October). The impact of an equity-minded syllabus on student perceptions of inclusivity. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Lynch, M., Bertrand, S., Bostic, Q., White, K., Foster, K., & Driskill, K. (2022, February). How are you and your PDS partners articulating shared visions for promoting equity and social justice? Antiracism Summit: National Association of Professional Development Schools 2022 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

Driskill, K. & Huck, A. (2021, October). Reimagining Initial Certification with a Social Justice Focus. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Stevens, E., Driskill, K., Huck, A., Abbott, D., Barrett, M., Johnson, D., Polisseni, A., Robinson, E., & Rushforth, H., (2021, October). A call for change: Disrupting white supremacy culture in dispositional expectations of teacher candidates. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2021, February). Using data meetings to monitor candidate performance and inform continuous program improvement. AAQEP 2021 Quality Assurance Symposium.

 

Driskill, K. & Richardson, D. (2019, October). From partnership to Professional Development School. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Driskill, K. & Richardson, D. (2018, October). The role of the clinical educator in teacher preparation: A study of perceptions of preparedness. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Driskill, K., Johnson, D., & Stevens, E. (2018, October). A year in reflection: Addressing and assessing preservice teachers’ professional dispositions. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2017, November). Preventing summer slide with wide access to literacy instruction. Poster session presented at New York State Reading Association Annual Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Driskill, K., Johnson, D., & Stevens, E. (2017, October). Addressing and assessing preservice teachers’ professional dispositions. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2017, August). The role of the elementary librarian in supporting classroom literacy. Rochester Regional Library Council Summer Tech Camp, Rochester, NY.

 

Barbato, K., & Driskill, K. (2017, May). College meets high school: Aligning the ACRL framework, AASL standards & the information fluency continuum. Poster session presented at High School & College Librarians: Collaborating for Student Success, Brockport, NY.

 

Driskill, K., & Johnson, D. (2016, November). Combating “summer slide.” New York State Reading Association Annual Conference, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2016, October). A model of an effective P-12 partnership focused on literacy. New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Bush, J. C., Driskill, K., Edge-Boyd, S., Johnson, T. (2008, May).  The effects of high-stakes testing on the educational system. Oklahoma Educational Studies Association Conference, Norman, OK.

Invited Presentations

Driskill, K. (2023, March). SEL and CRT: What do they really mean? Pastries with the Principal, Odyssey Academy, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2021, October). AAQEP member quarterly: Practical approaches to data. AAQEP Virtual Member Quarterly Meeting.

 

Driskill, K. (2018, September). Preparing teacher candidates for today’s classrooms. Roberts Wesleyan University Homecoming REDTalk, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K., et. al. (2017, November). Making friends with the Google suite. Roberts Wesleyan University Faculty Development Committee Workshop, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2016, August). The shift around research in the Common Core era. Rochester Regional Library Council Summer Tech Camp, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K., & Pettifer, S. (2015, November). Guided reading: A refresher. Craig Hill Elementary School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K., & Rosetti, E. (2015, November). Skill-based IEP goals. Craig Hill Elementary School, Rochester, NY.

 

Boughton, P., & Driskill, K. (2015, June). Discussion and questioning techniques. Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education High School, Rochester, NY.

 

Boughton, P., & Driskill, K. (2015, June). Learning targets. Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education High School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2014, November). How can I get my students to do an SLT? Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education High School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2014, October). Writers’ workshop and writing conferences. Buckman Heights Elementary School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2014, October). The Danielson rubric and student-centered instruction. Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education High School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2014, May). Close reading. Churchville-Chili High School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. & Richardson, D. (2014, March). Using Odell Education materials to engage in CCLS-aligned research. Athena Middle School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2014, March). Differentiating for all learners. Churchville-Chili Central School District, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2014, March). Writing in the Common Core classroom. Churchville-Chili Central School District, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2014, March). Analyzing student writing. Churchville-Chili Central School District, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2013, March). Common Core for the content areas. Twelve Corners Middle School, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. & Fitzgerald, S. (2012, March). Literacy strategies for the content areas. Brighton High School, Rochester, NY.

Research Exhibitions

Driskill, K. (2024). The mentor teacher blueprint: Building effective clinical practice through school-university partnerships. Fisher Showcase, Rochester, NY.

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Stevens, E., Driskill, K. Huck, A., Robinson, E., Abbott, D., Barrett, M., Johnson, D., Polisseni, A., Rushforth, H. (2023, Spring). Reflections on dispositional expectations of teacher candidates: Disrupting white supremacy characteristics. Poster session presented during Academic Scholarship Weekend, Rochester, NY.

 

Stevens, E., Driskill, K. Huck, A., Robinson, E., Abbott, D., Barrett, M., Johnson, D., Polisseni, A., Rushforth, H. (2022, Spring). A call for change: Disrupting white supremacy culture in dispositional expectations of teacher candidates. Poster session presented during Academic Scholarship Weekend, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2020, Spring). Clinical educator pilot program. College-wide presentation of work resulting from Summer Scholarship Grant Program Award.

 

Driskill, K. (2020, February). Preparing teachers to mentor pre-service teachers. Poster session presented during Academic Scholarship Weekend, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. & Zebulske, R. (2019, February). The role of the clinical educator in teacher preparation: A study of perceptions of preparedness. Poster session presented during Academic Scholarship Weekend, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K. (2018, February). Preventing summer slide with wide access to literacy instruction. Poster session presented during Academic Scholarship Weekend, Rochester, NY.

 

Driskill, K., & Johnson, D. (2017, February). Combating summer slide. Poster session presented during Academic Scholarship Weekend, Rochester, NY. 

University Teaching

St. John Fisher University

  • EDUC 302: Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Social Studies

  • EDUC 315: Content Area Literacy

  • EDUC 345: Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Mathematics

  • EDUC 415: Differentiated Literacy Instruction: Middle Childhood and Adolescence

  • EDUC 424: Education for Social Justice

  • GSED 515: Educational Technology

  • GAED 530: Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Middle School

  • GRDG 626: Language, Literacy, and Diversity

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Roberts Wesleyan University

  • EDU 330PT: Managing Student Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms

  • EDU 345PT: Foundations of Lesson Planning II

  • EDU 440PT: Teaching in Diverse Classrooms

  • EDUC 5904: Research in Literacy

  • GEDU 5905: The Literacy Specialist as an Instructional Coach

  • GEDU 5015: Differentiated Instruction for All Learners

  • GEDU 5017: Differentiated Planning and Teaching Strategies

  • GEDU 5210: Planning, Instruction, and Assessment

  • GEDU 5230/6230: Advanced Literacy Practicum - Childhood/Adolescence

  • GEDU 5913: Assessment-Driven Instruction - Adolescence

  • GEDU 6000/6007: Capstone Seminar

  • GEDU 6929: Research Theory into Practice - Adolescence

  • TEDU 2350: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

  • TEDU 2940: Integrated Literacy Practices Across the Curriculum

  • TEDU 3020/3330: Foundations of Lesson Planning - Elementary/Secondary

  • TEDU 3350: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment II

  • TEDU 3570: Literacy in Adolescent Classrooms

  • TEDU 3730: Elementary Curriculum Methods: Grades 1-3

  • TEDU 3850: Secondary Content Methods

  • TEDU 3900: Collaboration for Learning

  • TEDU 3940: Culturally Responsive Teaching

  • TEDU 4410/4420: Student Teaching Seminar

  • TEDU 4980H: Honors Undergraduate Research

 

University of Phoenix

  • RDG 527: Content Area Reading and Writing for Adolescents

  • RDG 530: Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Reading and Language Arts

  • RDG 570: Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Reading and Language Arts for Special Education

  • RDNG 502: Reading Methods: Secondary

  • RDNG 512: Research Foundations of Language and Literacy

Service to the Profession

  • Member, NYS P-20 Collaborative, Prepared to Teach (2020-2023)

  • Member, PLAN Pilot Communities of Practice, NYSED (2023)

  • Member, Genesee Valley ASCD Advisory Board (2022-2023)

  • Founding member, Anti-Racism Committee, National Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) (2021-2023)

  • Member, Joint Management Team, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES (2021-2023)

  • Clinical Fellow, National Association of Professional Development Schools (2020-present)

  • Member, Rochester Teacher Pipeline Strategy Advisory Group (January 2020-June 2021)

  • Accreditation Consultant, AAQEP (January 2019-June 2020)

  • Peer Reviewer: Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning (January 2019-present)

  • Peer Reviewer: The Teacher Educator (October 2018-present)

  • NYSED Contributing Editor, ReAD Newsletter, New York State Reading Association (May 2018-May 2021)

  • Member, Community Schools Advisory Board, Longridge Elementary School, Greece Central School District (2018-2019)

  • Member, District Community Schools Advisory Board, Greece Central School District (2018-2019)

  • Membership Co-Chair, Rochester Area Literacy Council (2017-2018, 2018-2019)

  • Member, Wheatland-Chili Central School District Teacher Center Policy Board (2017-2018, 2018-2019)

  • Member, Teacher Immersion Fellowship Program Consortium (2017-2019)

  • Member, Churchville-Chili Central School District Professional Development Advisory Committee (2016-2021)

  • Lead, Regional Common Core Learning Standards Curriculum for English Language Arts grades K-12, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES (2011-2016)

  • Team Augmenter, North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Department of Defense Dependent Schools (2005)

Service to the Programs, Departments, and University

St. John Fisher University

  • Member, Community Engaged Learning Advisory Board

  • Member, Student Conduct Board

  • Member, Academic Integrity Committee

  • Member, Curriculum and Instruction Committee

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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

  • Member, Teacher Pipeline Advisory Group

  • Member, School of Education Curriculum Committee

  • Member, CAEP Workgroup: Standard 3

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Roberts Wesleyan University

  • Member, Middle States Workgroup: Standard 6 (Spring 2023-present)

  • Member, Restorative Dialogue Pilot (Spring 2022)

  • Member, Academic Cabinet (July 2022-present)

  • Member, 2030 Academic Planning Team (July 2022-present)

  • Member, Academic Leadership Council (July 2022-present)

  • Member, President’s Administrative Council (July 2022-present)

  • Member, Program Development Council (July 2022-present)

  • Member, AGE General Education Council (July 2022-present)

  • Member, ADA Committee (Fall 2022-present)

  • Senator, Faculty Senate (2021-2022)

  • Member, Roberts Restarts Taskforce for Academic Experience (Summer 2020)

  • Participant, Search Committee for Director of Human Resources (2019)

  • Member, Compensation Committee (2018-present)

  • Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda Steering Committee (2018-2019)

  • Member, Institutional Academic Integrity Committee (2017-2020)

  • Advisor, Senior Honors Projects (2017-present)

  • Member, Adult and Graduate Education Program Directors Council (2016-2019)

  • Member, Academic Program Leadership Council (2016-2019)

 

School of Education

  • Dean, School of Education (2023-present)

  • Co-Dean, School of Education and Social Work (2022-2023)

  • Chair, Department of Teacher Education (2019-2023)

  • Advisor, Student Education Association (2017-present)

  • Member, Teacher Education Department Accreditation Assessment Committee (2017-present)

  • Co-Facilitator, Teacher Education Department Advisory Board (2017-present)

  • Director, Pathway to Teaching Program, Department of Teacher Education (2016-2019)

  • Chair, Pathway to Teaching Program Steering Committee (2016-2019)

  • Member, Graduate Student Steering Committee (2016-2017)

  • Chair, CAEP Standard #2 Working Group (2016-2018)

Service to the Schools and Community

  • Member, Assistant Principal Search Committee, Odyssey Academy, Greece Central School District (Spring 2023)

  • Secretary, Odyssey Academy PTSA, Greece Central School District (2021-2022)

  • University of Rochester Medicine Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness Family Advisory Board (April 2020-present)

  • Roberts Wesleyan University Day of Service (Fall 2018)

  • Unbound Child Sponsor (2017-present)

  • Day of Goodness Volunteer, Catholic Diocese of Rochester (2016, 2017, 2018)

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk Participant (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020)

  • Light the Night Walk Participant (2015, 2016, 2017)

  • Girl Scouts Leader (2012-2014)

  • Dancing for a Cause (2010-2017)

  • Member, PTA, Greece Central School District (2010-present)

  • Classroom Volunteer, Longridge Elementary School, Greece Central School District (2010-2020)

Awards and Recognitions

St. John Fisher University

  • Trustees Award for Teaching Excellence nominee, 2023-2024

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Roberts Wesleyan University

  • 2020-2021 Dr. Ruth McIntyre Sittig and William K. Sittig Faculty Growth Award

  • 2019-2020 Barbara S. Muller Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence

  • 2019 Summer Scholarship Grant Program Award

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University of Phoenix

  • Spring 2020 National Society of Leadership and Success

Professional Affiliations

  • American Educational Research Association (AERA)

  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

  • New York State Association of Teacher Educators (NYSATE)

  • Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)

  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

  • National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS)

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

  • Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)

Professional Development

  • ​Leading With a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mindset: A Bootcamp for Department Chairs, Academic Impressions

  • Supporting Student Well-Being, ISTE

  • Anti-Racist Curriculum Development, Nancy Ares, University of Rochester

  • Apple Certified Teacher, DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • Using AI to Enhance Your Teaching and Research, DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • Best Practices to Create an Inclusive Campus, DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • Using AI to Supercharge Rubric Design, DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • SafeZone Train the Trainer, DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • Grading Using Badges, DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • Virtual Visible Learning - Accelerating Student Learning Institute, DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • Alternative Grading Book Club (Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education), DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation

  • Inclusive Teaching Book Club (Grading for Growth), DePeters Center for Teaching and Innovation
     

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