CURRICULUM VITAE

CURRICULUM VITAE Kathy L. Howery, Ph. D. 18924 99 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5T 3N1 Phone: (780) 780-0123 E-Mail: khowery@ualberta.ca 1. Academic Background 2017 1999 1984 1980 Ph.D. Special Education Department of Educational Psychology Faculty of Education University of Alberta Dissertation Title: The Experience of Using a Speech Generating Device Special Student REHAB 510 – Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation REHAB 599 – Directed Individual Study and Research (Dr. Albert Cook), Case Study in Assistive Technology Use by a Student in an Inclusive Classroom M.Sc. Psycholinguistics Department of Linguistics Faculty of Science University of Alberta Thesis title: Individual Differences in Semantic Cohesion B.Sc. Psychology (Specialization) Department of Psychology Faculty of Science University of Alberta 2. Academic, Professional, and Administrative Experience 2015- present 2014 2013 - present 2013 2013 - 2014 2008 – 2015 2008 – 2010 Complex Communication Needs Specialist, Provincial Low Incidence Team, Alberta Education (part-time contract) Instructional Consultant, Black Gold Regional Schools, Leduc, AB Principal Consultant, kATe Conslting Inc. (self employed) Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Concordia University College of Alberta Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Lethbridge Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Graduate Division of Educational Research, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Howery, Curriculum Vitae 2008 – 2013 2004 – 2008 1996 – 2004 1995 – 1996 1991 – 1995 1990 - 1991 1986 – 1988 1982 – 1986 Educational Consultant, Applications Management Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, AB Education Manager, Alberta Education, Special Programs Branch, Edmonton, AB Assistive Technology Specialist, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, I CAN Centre for Assistive Technology, Edmonton, AB Assistant Director, The Getting Ready for Inclusion Today (GRIT) Program, Edmonton, AB Communication and Assistive Technology Consultant, The GRIT Program, Edmonton, AB Speech Language Consultant (maternity leave coverage), ABC Headstart, Edmonton, AB Assistant Director, Elves Memorial Child Development Centre, Edmonton, AB Communication and Assistive Technology Consultant, Elves Memorial Child Development Centre, Edmonton, AB 3. Research Assistantships 2009 – 2011 1980 – 1982 1978 - 1980 2 Project Coordinator (Research Assistant), Black Gold Regional School Technology Evaluation Supervisor: Dr. Cheryl Poth Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Linguistics Supervisor: Dr. Gary Prideaux Undergrad Research Assistant, Department of Psychology Supervisor: Dr. Willard Runquist 4. Course Development, Teaching and Supervision 4.1 Courses Developed University of Alberta 2015 EDPY 497/597 Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Classroom University of Lethbridge 2013 ED 5850 Designing for Diversity University of Alberta 2013 EDPY 497/597 Universal Design for Learning & Technology University of Alberta 2008 EDPY 497/563 Assistive Technology: Access for Every Learner University of Calgary 2008 EDER 679.24 Technology and Universal Design Athabasca University 2001 PSYC 476 Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs Howery, Curriculum Vitae 3 4.2 Courses Taught Concordia University College of Alberta EDPS 341 Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth University of Lethbridge ED 5300 Foundations of Modern Educational Theory and Practice ED 5850 Designing for Diversity University of Alberta EDPY 497/597 Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Classroom EDPY 556 Problems and Issues in Special Education: Prevalence of Exceptionalities and Professional Practice EDPY 497/597 Universal Design for Learning & Technology EDPY 497/563 Assistive Technology: Access for Every Learner EDPY 597 Learning and Development EDPY 301 Inclusive Education: Adapting Instruction for Students with Special Needs University of Calgary EDER 679.24 Technology and Universal Design EDER 679.18 Adaptive Technologies in Education 4.3 Independent Study Supervision EDPY 599 Bonnie Tremblay 2011 Universal Design for Learning: Literature Review 4.4 Guest Lectures University of Alberta EDPY 552 Autism: Assessment and Intervention (March 2014) EDPY 575 Theory and Practice in Educational Technology (regular guest since 2010) EDSE 577 Technology & Pedagogy (February 2013) EDPY 456 Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education (July 2012) EDPY 397 Introduction to Cognitive Strategies (November 2011) Topic: Universal Design for Learning EDPY 301 Inclusive Education: Adapting Instruction for Students with Special Needs Topic: Assistive Technology EDPY 452 Assessment and Instruction of Exceptional Learners (October 2011/February 2014) Topic: Assistive Technology EDPY 456 Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education (2010, 2011) Topic: Technology Mediated Consultation and Collaboration EDPY 621 Advanced Seminar in Special Education (October 2011) Topic: Leveraging Today’s Technology to Provide Access for ALL Learners EDPY 556 Problems and Issues in Special Education: Prevalence of Exceptionalities and Howery, Curriculum Vitae 4 Professional Practice (regular guest lecturer since 2009) Topic: Leveraging Today’s Technology to Provide Access for ALL Learners EDIT 486 Interactive Multimedia (March 2011) Topic: Universal Design for Learning EDIT 202 Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning (regular guest lecturer since 2002) Topic: Assistive Technology University of Calgary EDER Adaptive Technologies in Education (2007) 679.18 Topic: Assistive Technology Concordia University College of Alberta Ed 600 Inclusion: Teaching Students With Special Needs in a Regular Classroom Setting (2006, 2007) Topic: Assistive Technology 4.5 Invited Facilitation Harvard Graduate School of Education, Professional Education Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners, Summer Institute (2009, 2010) 5. Honors and Awards 2012 2011 2008- 2009 2008 – 2009 2006 2003 2001 1999 Canadian Disability Policy Alliance, Doctoral Scholarship ($20,000) Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship- Doctoral Level, Alberta Scholarship Programs ($15,000) Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship- Doctoral Level, Alberta Scholarship Programs ($15,000) Provost Doctoral Entrance Award, University of Alberta ($4,435) Alberta Education Innovation Award, Government of Alberta Queen's Jubilee Medal, Government of Alberta Recognition of Excellence & Achievement in Capital Health (REACH) Award, Innovation, Alberta Health Services (formerly Capital Health Authority) Recognition of Excellence & Achievement in Capital Health (REACH) Award, Innovation, Alberta Health Services (formerly Capital Health Authority) 6.0 Publications 6.1 Refereed Articles Howery, K. (in press). Out of Time: The Experience of Speech Generating Device Users. Communication Disorders Quarterly. Howery, K. (in press). The Speech Generating Device Thing. Phenomenology and Practice. Lowrey, K.A., Hollingshead, A., Howery, K. & Bishop, J.B. (2017). More than one way: Stories of UDL, inclusive classrooms, and students with ID, Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities. 42 (4), 225-242. Howery, Curriculum Vitae 5 Lowrey, K.A., Hollingshead, A., Howery, K. (2016). A Closer Look: Examining Teachers’ Language around UDL, Inclusive Classrooms, and Intellectual Disability. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Howery, K. (2017). Communication and Literacy for Every Child. The Inclusive Educator, 2(1). Howery, K., McClellan, T., & Pederson-Bayus, K. (2013). “Reaching Every Student” with a Pyramid of Intervention Approach: One District’s Journey, Canadian Journal of Education, 36(1) Poth, C.A., Howery, K., & Pinto, D. (2011). Addressing the challenges encountered during a developmental evaluation: Implications for evaluation practice, Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 26(1), 39-48. Howery, K. (2011). What is the experience of speaking with a machine? Phenomenology Online. Full text available at http://www.phenomenologyonline.com/sources/textorium/ Cook A.M., Howery K., Gu, J., & Meng, M. (2002). Development of a robotic device for facilitating learning by children who have severe disabilities. IEEE Trans on Neural systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 10, 178-187. Cook A.M., Howery K., Gu, J., & Meng, M. (2000). Robot enhanced interaction and learning for children with profound physical disabilities. Technology and Disability, 13(1), 1-8. 6.2 Book Chapters Howery, K. (in review). The Language We Use to Speak UDL. In K. A. Lowrey & D. Edyburn. Universal Design for Learning. Howery, K. (2017). Gabby case study. In K. Calder Stegemann & A. Aucoin (Eds.), Inclusive education: Stories of success and hope in a Canadian context. Toronto, Ont: Pearson Canada. Howery, K. (2015). Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Lives of Young People with Severe Speech Impairment: What does the non-speaking child say? In Dave L. Edyburn (Ed.) Advances in Special Education Technology. Emerald. Available from http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/books/series.htm?id=2056-7693 Edyburn, D. & Howery, K. (2014). Technology Applications in Inclusive Classrooms. In Nancy Waldron, Fred Spooner, and Bob Algozzine (Eds.) Handbook of Research and Practice for Effective Inclusive Schools. New York, NY: Routledge McGhie-Richmond, D., & Howery, K. (2014). Program planning and student diversity. In J.W. Andrews and J.L. Lupart, (Eds.) Understanding and Addressing Student Diversity in Canadian Schools. First Edition, Nelson Education. 6.3 Invited Articles Howery, K. (2006). Assistive Technology for Learning: What is it and how can it assist students in my schools? Cass Connection Magazine, 1-3. Howery, Curriculum Vitae 6 6.4 Commissioned Works Howery, K. (2015). Literature Review: Conditions for Success in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Practice, Prepared for Calgary and Area Regional Collaborative Service Delivery. Howery, K. (nd) Talking About Tablets: Considering UDL in the AppWorld, Report for Alberta Education. Alberta Education (2010). Making a Difference: Meeting diverse learning needs with differentiated instruction. Contributing Author Howery, K. & Tymofichuk, R. (2009). St. Paul Educational Regional Division One to One Laptop Project: Increasing Aboriginal Achievement in the 21st Century. Report for Alberta Education. Alberta Education (2005). Infusing Assistive Technology into the Individual Program Plan, Primary Author Howery, K., & Beliveau, C. (2002).Providing assistive technology to students with special needs in Alberta. Report for Alberta Learning 6.5 Conference Proceedings Howery, K. (2012). A phenomenological investigation into speaking with a machine. InYoni Van Den Eede, Joke Bauwens, Joke Beyl, Marc Van den Bossche, & Karl Verstrynge (Eds.) Proceedings of ‘McLuhan’s Philosophy of Media’ – Centennial Conference, Brussels: Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts. Beliveau, C., Howery, K., Pon, C., Lycan, S. & Schmidt, J. (2000). I CAN Camp: Students and education support personnel training. Conference Proceedings of the 9th Biennial Conference of the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Washington, USA. Cook, A.M., & Howery, K. (1999). Robot enhanced interaction for learning for children with profound physical disabilities, in C. Buhler, & H. Knops (Eds.), Assistive Technology on the Threshold of the new Millennium, Washington: IOS Press, 291-296. Cook, A. M., Howery, K., & Gu, J. (1999). Robot-enhanced discovery and exploration for very young children with disabilities, AILA International Congress, Tokyo. Cook, A. M., Howery, K., Darrah, J., Gu, J., Kostov, A., Adkins, R., Heaton, E., & Meng, M. (1997). Robot-enhanced interaction for children with disabilities, Proc. 1997 ARATA Conf. Howery, K., Lopushinsky, A., & McCarthy, C. (1988). Language and communication applications for microcomputers. In D. Baine, D. Sobsey, L. Wilgosh, & G.M. Kysela (Eds.) Alternative Futures for Education of Students with Severe Disabilities Edmonton: Department of Educational Psychology. 7.0 Other Scholarly Contributions 7.1 International Conference Presentations Howery, K. (2018, February). The meaning of voice in the lives of aided communicators. Assistive Technology Industry Association, Orlando, FL. Howery, Curriculum Vitae 7 Howery, K. (2017, November). The lived experience of speaking with a device. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), Los Angeles, CA. Howery, K. & Butler, D. (2017, April). Communication and Literacy for Every Student: A District's Journey. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Boston, MA. Howery, K. (2016, August). The meaning of voice in the lives of young people who speak through Speech Generating Devices. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Toronto, ON. Howery, K. & McConnell, R. (2016, August). Collaborating for Success: Regional Collaborative Service Delivery for Children and Youth with CCN in Alberta. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Toronto, ON. Howery, K. (2016, February). What the device demands: Lived experience of SGD users. Assistive Technology Industry Association, Orlando, FL. Howery, K., McGhie- Richmond, D., Specht, J., & Young, G. (2016, February). Assistive Technology in the “Lawless” Society, Assistive Technology Industry Association, Orlando, FL. Howery, K. (2015, April). Let’s Talk about Talking: Augmentative and Alternative Communication in an Inclusive Classroom. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), San Diego, CA. Howery, K. (2015, April). The call for contact: Exploring the lived experience of children who use Speech Generating Devices. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), San Diego, CA. Howery, K. & Kollewyn, J. ( 2015, March). Universal Learning Environments: From innovation to implementation. UDL Implementation Research Network (UDL IRN) Summit, Biloxi, MS. Howery, K. & Smith, S. (2015, March). Focusing on the R in the IRN: A look at UDL research. UDL Implementation Research Network (UDL IRN) Summit, Biloxi, MS. Howery, K. (2015, January). Talking about Talking through a Machine: The Experience of AAC Users. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), Orlando, FL. Howery, K. (2014, April). Technology and the 21st Century Learner: Canadian Association for Educational Psychology Invited Symposium. American Educational Research Association Howery, K., Kollewyn, J. (2014, January). Creating Universal Learning Environments. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), Orlando, FL. Howery, K. (2012, July). Voicing my being in the world: A phenomenological investigation into experiences of SGD users. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Pittsburgh, PA. Howery, K. (2011, October). A phenomenological investigation into speaking with a machine. McLuhan’s Philosophy of Media Centennial Conference, Brussels, Belgium 7.2 National Conference Presentations Howery, K. (2013, May). The Call for Contact. Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE) Conference, Victoria, BC. Howery, Curriculum Vitae 8 Howery, K. & Buck, G. (2012, May). Universal Design for Learning: A case study of a district implementation. Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE) Conference, Waterloo, ON. Poth, C., Howery, K., & Pinto, D. (2011, May). Navigating developmental evaluation: The role of a Sherpa within organizations. Canadian Evaluation Society Conference, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K., Jackson, J. and Dargis, M. (2010, May). A district’s journey through assistive technology to accessible learning. Bridges to Learning, Toronto, ON. Howery, K., Poth, C. & Lejeune, A. (2010, May). Embracing the 21st century: A case study of Web 2.0 tools in developmental evaluation. Canadian Evaluation Society Conference, Victoria, BC. Howery, K. & Smith, V. (2009, October). Universal Design for Learning: What is it and why should I care? Western Canadian Educational Administrator’s Conference (WCEAC), Edmonton, AB. 7.3 Provincial Conference Presentations Howery, K. (2017, October). Creating Accessible Communication Environments. ATA Council for Inclusive Education Conference, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. & Braat, M. (2017, October). Mental Health and students with Complex Communication Needs: Let’s Talk About It. ATA Council for Inclusive Education Conference, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. (2014). What does literacy mean for students with severe disabilities? ATA Special Education Council Conference, Kananaskis, AB Howery, K. (2014). Assistive Technology & Universal Design for Learning: Better Together. ATA Special Education Council Conference, Kananaskis, AB Howery, K. (2014, February) Designing for Diversity, Crosscurrents: Special Education Association of British Columbia Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC Howery, K. (2013, February) Assistive Technology & Universal Design for Learning: Together is Better, Second Annual Treaty 6 Educators’ Conference, Edmonton, AB Howery, K. (2011, October) Making Connections – UDL, ATL, Differentiated Instruction, Personalized Learning in the Inclusive 21st Century Classroom, ATA Special Education Council Conference, Kananaskis, AB Howery, K. (2011, October) Let’s talk about talking. ATA Special Education Council Conference, Kananaskis, AB Zabala, J. & Howery, K. (2010, October) QIAT Conversations without Borders! Speaking up in Alberta. ATA Special Education Council Conference, Kananaskis, AB Howery, K. & Zabala, J. (2010, October) UDL in Action, ATA Special Education Council Conference, Kananaskis, AB 7.4 Invited Conference Presentations & Workshops Howery, K. (2014, October) The Why, What & How of Universal Design for Learning. Advancing Learning in Differentiation and Inclusion (ALDI) Conference, Montreal, PQ Howery, K. (2013, February) Designing for Diversity, North Central Teachers Convention Association, Edmonton, AB Howery, Curriculum Vitae 9 Howery, K. (2013, January) UDL – Moving from the Promise to the Practice, Presentation to EPSB District PD Event, Edmonton, AB Howery, K. (2013, January) UDL – Moving from the Promise to the Practice, Presentation to EPSB Consultants, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. (2012, November) Keynote. Designing for Diversity. Rocky View School District Fall Leadership Retreat, Airdrie, AB. Howery, K. (2012, August). 21st Century Inclusive Education: Moving UDL from Promise to Practice. Destination Innovation, Banff, AB. Howery, K. (2011, November). Universal Design for Learning: What is it and why should I care? Learning Disabilities of Alberta Conference, Red Deer, AB. Howery, K. (2011, September). Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach to curricular design. Calgary Catholic Schools District Professional Development Day, Calgary Howery, K. (2011, August). Making connections. Alberta UDL Summer Institute, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium/University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. & Diedrich, J. (2011, August). Moving forward together: UDL - Implementation & Research Network, Alberta UDL Summer Institute, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium/University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. (2011, August). Leveraging assistive and emerging technologies: learning for all. CASS/ASBOA/Alberta Education Summer Conference, Canmore, AB. Howery, K. (2010, March). Authentic differentiation: Using Universal Design for Learning principles to support differentiated instruction. Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Edmonton, AB. Poth, C. and Howery, K. (2010, December). Use of case studies in evaluation: from design to dissemination. Alberta Evaluation Society, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. (2009, May). Universal design for learning: from concept to implementation. Emerge Professional Learning Community of Practice Event, Calgary, AB. Howery, K. (2009, April). Assistive technology: Creating Access for every student. Alberta School Councils Association Conference, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. (2008, May) Universal Design for Learning: What is it and why should I care? Emerge Professional Learning Community of Practice Event, Calgary, AB. Howery, K. (2008, April). Literacy in the Digital Age: How assistive technology opens doors to literacy for every learner. Pan-Canadian Literacy Forum, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. (2008, April). Literacy in the Digital Age: Using digital media to support literacy. Knowledge and Employability Symposium, Edmonton, AB. Howery, K. & Ramsey, J. (2008, May). Research and lessons learned about sound amplification systems in the classrooms. Jurisdictional Technology Contacts Event, Calgary, AB. Howery, K. (2008, May). Keynote Session. From the margins to the mainstream: How assistive technology is changing our everyday world. Calgary Board of Education, Addressing Diversity through Technology Conference, Calgary, AB. 8.0 Professional Consulting Projects 20132014- 16 Supporting Students with Complex Communication Needs, Black Gold Regional Schools Supporting Students with Complex Communication Needs, Rocky View Howery, Curriculum Vitae 10 2013- 15 2013 2012 2012 - 13 2012 -13 2011 2011 2010/11 2010 2010/11 2009 2009 2008- 2010 2008- 2009 School District Flexible Pathways Project, Rocky View School District Universal Design for Learning District Implementation Support, Pembina Hills School District Talking About Tablets Events, Professional Development, Facilitation, Documentation, Alberta Education Webinar Series: Making Connections, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI), Rocky View School District MEville to WEville© Pilot Project, Evaluation, Alberta Professional Development Consortium Alberta Universal Design for Learning Summer Institute, Alberta Professional Development Consortium/ University of Alberta Partnership Professional Development Series on Universal Design for Learning, Alberta Teachers Association, Calgary Evaluation of Specialized Services for Visually Impaired, Alberta Education Development of Online Universal Design for Learning Course, Rocky View School District Case Study Development Support for Alberta Education Emerge One-toOne Laptop, Alberta Education Project Report on Accessible Text Formats, Can Copy District Assistive Technology Implementation, Lakeland Catholic Schools Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Emerge One-to-one Projects, Alberta Education 9.0 Professional Memberships Council for Exceptional Children Board Member Council for Exceptional Children, Alberta Chapter International Society for Technology in Education International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication American Speech and Hearing Association, Associate Member 10.0 Community and Other Volunteer Service School Council Executive, Edmonton Public Schools, Ross Shepard High School, Parkview Elementary & Junior High School, La Perle Elementary School September 1995 – June 2006 Key Communicator, Edmonton Public Schools September, 2000- June 2006 President, La Perle Community League 1990- 1992