CURRICULUM VITAE. Cathie Koss, PhD 1309 Nancy Lopez CT Las Cruces NM (c)

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Cathie Koss, PhD 1309 Nancy Lopez CT Las Cruces NM (c) Educational Background 2001 PhD University of New Orleans. Major: Special Education - Severe Disabilities Minor: Exercise Physiology 1996 M.Ed., University of New Orleans Major: Special Education - Visual Impairments Minor: Curriculum and Instruction 1989 B.A., Louisiana State University Major: Criminal Justice Areas of Certifications Alaska-Special Education (Birth-GR 12), Special Education Physically Handicapped, Special Education- Multi-Handicapped Louisiana-Severe/Profound Disabilities, Early Interventionist, Supervision of Student Teaching Professional Experience current Training and Development Consultant. University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disabilities. Albuquerque NM current Adjunct Faculty. St. Thomas University. Miami FL 2014-current Adjunct Faculty. Southwestern Kansas University. KS 2013-current Adjunct Online Faculty. Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches TX 2013-currrent Pearson. edtpa. Score special education teacher candidate portfolios Special Education Teacher. Juneau School District. Juneau AK Online Faculty Doctoral Mentor. Northcentral University. Prescott Valley AZ

2 2007-current Adjunct Online Faculty. Valdosta State University. Valdosta GA Doctoral Mentor/Instructor. Walden University. Minneapolis MN Teacher. Delta Cyber School online teacher. Delta/Greely School District. Delta Junction AK Teacher. Students with Intensive Needs. Bartlett High School. Anchorage School District. Anchorage, AK current On-Line Faculty. University of Phoenix. Phoenix, AZ Assistant Professor. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA Visiting Assistant Professor. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA Adjunct Faculty. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA Teacher. Summer teacher for infant and toddler home based program. St. James Parish School Board. Lutcher, LA Teacher. Students with severe disabilities. St. James Parish School Board. Lutcher, LA. Track, Volleyball & Conditioning coach, St. James High School. COURSES TAUGHT Classroom Management (graduate and undergraduate) Assessment and Practicum for Students with Disabilities (undergraduate) Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities (graduate) Methods for Students with Significant Disabilities (graduate) Introduction to Special Education (graduate and undergraduate) Introduction to Early Intervention for Young Children with Disabilities and their Families (graduate) Teaming: Strengthening Families and Community Partnerships (graduate) Doctoral Dissertation Research (graduate) Research Topic, Problem, Purpose and Questions (graduate) Research Design (graduate) Quantitative Methods (graduate) Mixed Methods (graduate) Introduction to Students with Learning Disabilities (graduate) Inclusion (graduate) Introduction to Students with Behavior Disabilities (graduate) Comprehensive Exams (graduate) Behavior Management (graduate)

3 Medical Considerations for Students with Disabilities (graduate) Publications Shani, M. & Koss, C. (2014) Role perceptions of School Administration Team Members (SATM) concerning inclusion of children with disabilities in elementary general schools in Israel. Internal Journal of Special Education. Loftin, M., Sothern, M.S., Tuuri, G., Tompkins, C., Koss, C., & Bonis, M. (2009). Gender comparison of physiologic and perceptual responses in recreational marathon runners. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 4(3), Loftin, M., Sothern, M. S., Koss, C., Tuuri, G., Vanyrancken, C., Kontos, A., & Bonis, (2007). Energy expenditure and influence of physiologic factors during marathon running. Journal of Strength and Conditioning research/national Strength and Conditioning Association 21(4), Presentations and Workshops (selected) Heckaman, K.A., Deris, A. R., & Koss, C. (2015, November). Tips and Tricks for Quality Online Teaching. Lecture session at the Teacher Education Division s 38 th Annual International Conference, Tempe AZ. Landsdown, B., & Koss, C. (2015, August). SPP Preschool Indicators. Presented at the New Mexico Special Education Directors Meeting, Albuquerque NM. Koss, C. (2015, June). Yes, I am still a special education teacher: Voices from the field. Poster session at the International Association of Special Education Teachers Bi-Annual Conference, Warsaw, Poland. Deris, A. R., & Koss, C. (2014, November). Yes, I am still a special education teacher: Voices from the field. Poster session at the Teacher Education Division s 37 th Annual International Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Koss, C. & Deris, A. (2014, July). Retaining special education teachers: Voices from the field. Poster session at the Council for Exceptional Children Division of International Special Education and Services Conference, Braga Portugal. Deris, A., DiCarlo, C., & Koss, C. (2014, February). Effects of using a weighted or pressure vest for a child with autism. Poster session at the Association for Behavior Analysis International s 8 th Annual Autism Conference, Louisville, KY.

4 Koss, C. & Grinnell, B. (2012, May). Community Based Schools- How and Why? Presented at Para-Conference. Juneau Alaska. Koss, C. & Kimball, K. (2009, April). The Making of a High School Online Class. Presented at Alaska Society of Technology in Education Conference. Anchorage, Alaska. Koss, C. (2008, April). Motor Skills for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. Presented at Alaska Special Education Conference, Anchorage Alaska Koss, C. & Heckaman K. (2005, January). Project COURSE: Certification Outreach to uncertified Rural Special Educators. Presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii. Koss, C. (2003, December). Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns of Individuals with Significant Mental Disabilities and Their Typical Peers Via Heart Rate Monitoring. Presented at TASH 2003, Chicago, Illinois Koss, C. (2003, September). Behavior Management Considerations for Teacher of Young Children. Presented at the Louisiana Department of Education Preschool and Kindergarten Conference, Alexandria Louisiana. Koss, C. & Hines, J. (2003, February). What Every School Administrator Should Know. Presented at the 23rd Annual Super Conference on Special Education, Baton Rouge Louisiana. Koss, C. (2002, April). Let s Get Fit! Presented at the Family Life Conference, Hammond, Louisiana. Koss, C & Beckers, G. (2002, February). Curriculum Considerations for students with Severe Disabilities. Presented at the 22 nd Annual Super Conference on Special Education, Baton Rouge Louisiana. Koss, C. & Loftin, M. (2001, May). A Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns of Individuals with Significant Mental Disabilities and Their Typical Peers Via Heart Rate Monitoring. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland. Grants (selected) Louisiana Early Education Program. Louisiana State Department of Education. Written collaboratively with the University of New Orleans. A grant for a summer institute to train teachers seeking certification in early intervention, 2003, $50, 000. Funded

5 A Consortium of Personnel Preparation in Severe Disabilities. A collaborative grant with University of New Orleans and Northwestern Louisiana of Louisiana to develop course work modules and train teachers seeking certification in severe disabilities, 2003, $60,000. Funded Louisiana Early Education Program. Louisiana State Department of Education. Written collaboratively with the University of New Orleans. A grant for a summer institute to train teachers seeking certification in early intervention, 2004, $50, 000. Funded. A Consortium of Personnel Preparation in Severe Disabilities. A collaborative grant with University of New Orleans and Northwestern Louisiana of Louisiana to develop course work modules and train teachers seeking certification in severe disabilities, 2004, $60,000. Funded Early Literacy. Louisiana State Department of Education. A grant to promote early literacy skills in children ages 3-5 with disabilities, 2004, $220,000. Funded.