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Marshall Matz, Marshall Matz, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Marshall Matz served as General Counsel to the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs and also as Special Counsel to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry before becoming Washington counsel for the American School Food Service Association.

Alan J. Stone, Alan J. Stone, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Alan J. Stone’s internships included co-chair of the Law Students Civil Rights Research Council, and what became the National Welfare Rights Organization, after going to law school at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He worked as one of the organizers of the Poor People’s March on Washington. After law school Stone went to work as the junior counsel on Senator George McGovern’s U.S. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. He went on the work on legislation that made School Breakfast, WIC, and Summer Food Service and Child Care Food Program all permanent programs in America. Stone later …

Strengthening The Farm To School Movement In Mississippi: Strategies And Policy Goals, Harvard Law School Mississippi Delta Project

Delta Directions: Publications

In recent years, Mississippi has seen increasing demand for locally grown food. Many consumers, policymakers, and advocates now see locally grown food as bringing health, economic, and environmental benefits to the local community. “Farm to school,” a means of building relationships between local farms and schools, has become increasingly popular, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among students and strengthening the local economy. In the last decade, farm to school in Mississippi has gone from a little-known concept to a state-supported approach adopted by school districts across the state. For example, through the Mississippi Department of Defense Farm to School Program, …

Belinda Moitt, Belinda Moitt, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

A native of the island of Antigua, Belinda Moitt immigrated to St. Thomas in 1961. After working for several years as a housekeeper and then in several restaurants, she was hired as a cook in the school lunch program.

Esther Izaak, Esther Izaak, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Esther Izaak was born on the island of Montserrat, where she attended secondary school. She continued her education at the University of the Virgin Islands, as well as studying in the United Kingdom. After several years teaching, she accepted the position of the director of the School Food Authority for St. Thomas and St. John. She is now the training director for St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.

Lori Buzzell, Lori Buzzell, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Lori Buzzell worked for seven years in the Juneau, Alaska school nutrition program and now works in curriculum development, including incorporating a wellness policy into the school physical education programs.

Tanya Dube, Tanya Dube, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Tanya Dube was born and raised in Massachusetts, and after high school joined the military, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. She is now a school food service manager in Alaska.

Elizabeth E. Edelman, Elizabeth E. Edelman, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

An Anchorage, Alaska native, Elizabeth E. Edelman has worked in numerous areas of school nutrition in Alaska, and now is working as the food service manager in the head cook program in the Valdez district.

Johanna Herron, Johanna Herron, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Johanna Herron works with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to promote the Farm to School Program.

Teresa Harwell, Teresa Harwell, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Teresa Harwell is a school food service director in Alaska.

James L. Jones, James L. Jones, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

A South Carolina native, James L. Jones spent twenty-three years in the Air Force before retiring and going to work for the Alaska Military Youth Academy, where he has been for the past twenty years, where in addition to several other responsibilities he manages the child nutrition program.

Jo Dawson, Jo Dawson, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

A lifelong Alaskan, Jo Dawson attended fifteen different schools growing up, as her family followed he father’s career as a state trooper. Having worked as the National School Lunch Program Coordinator, the Child and Adult Care Food Program Coordinator, and the USDA Foods Coordinator, she now is the Alaska State Director for nutrition programs.

Sandra Ponte, Sandra Ponte, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Sandra Ponte, a Michigan native, moved to Colorado after high school and worked for a decade in hospitality management. She is now a food service manager in rural Alaska.

Debbie Kallio, Debbie Kallio, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Debbie Kallio was a 2016 Regional Director for the School Nutrition Association for the Northwest Region.

Adrianne Schwartz, Adrianne Schwartz, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Adrianne Schwartz is a food service supervisor in Juneau, Alaska.

Walter D. Williams, Jr., Walter D. Williams, Jr., Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Born in Alabama and reared in Florida, Walter D. Williams, Jr., then joined the U.S. Air Force and served twenty years all over the world before retiring and settling in Alaska. He now works as a nutrition specialist in rural Alaska.

Susan Greene, Susan Greene, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

A native of Virginia, with many years serving in Virginia education programs, first as a culinary instructor, then a school principal, before moving into child nutrition, Susan Greene is now a food service director in rural Alaska.

Michael Anderson, Michael Anderson, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Michael Anderson, originally from Oregon, now cooks for the Nenana School District in Alaska.

Lydia Wirkus, Lydia Wirkus, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Lydia Wirkus, a Florida native, grew up in the Miami area, near the Everglades. After college at Florida State, she taught for a few years in Miami, and then earned a master’s degree. One day she woke up and decided she didn’t want to live in Miami anymore, and that it would be cool to move to Alaska, so she drove from Miami to Alaska and taught for a few years. After earning a second master’s in nutrition at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, she returned to Alaska and worked for a while in child nutrition, before returning …

Carlee Rae Johnson, Carlee Rae Johnson, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Carlee Rae Johnson was the 2016 President of the Alaska School Nutrition Association and the food service director for Petersburg, Alaska.

Becki Schreiber, Becki Schreiber, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Becki Schreiber has worked in many different food and nutrition management arenas that include schools, restaurants, hospitals, long term care, and businesses. She has also taught at the college level.

She received a Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition and Institution Administration from the University of Maryland and a Master of Adult and Occupational Education from the University of New Hampshire.

Becki has worked or consulted in over 40 kitchens and in one large edible school garden during her 40-year career. She was Director of School Nutrition for 15 years in the state of Maine, becoming a passionate advocate for child …

An Evaluation Of Lower-Level Modern Language Courses At The University Of Mississippi: The Student Perspective, Mallory Dixon

Honors Theses

This study provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of the lower-level modern language courses at the University of Mississippi. Evaluations and opinions about the lower-level modern language courses at the University of Mississippi were collect from students via an anonymous online survey. After analysis, it was found that the students enrolled in modern language course are very diverse. Many students had a positive experience in the lower-language courses, while others had negative experiences. It was found that the goals set by Department of Modern Languages for students are being reached by many students; however there are many students who choose …

Intermediate Russian Through Formula Tales, Tamar Karakozova

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The dissertation presents a study of on the benefits of formula tales in university-level foreign language classrooms during grammar practice activities. The study investigates students’ attitudes toward the use of such texts in the post-secondary foreign language environment. In addition, differences between and among the participant-students is analyzed. Cognitive learning theory, noticing hypothesis, and content-based instruction provide the theoretical framework for the study.

The Effects Of Homogeneous Differentiation On Reading Achievement: Within-Class Grouping Versus Between-Class Grouping, Sharon Suzanne Liddell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this quasi-experimental, ex-post facto study was to determine through quantitative analysis of longitudinal data, the effects of homogeneous differentiation on reading achievement. Specifically, the study sought to determine the achievement differences in reading of students who were taught using a within-class grouping method or a between-class grouping method. The study population consisted on students from a Mississippi school district who began first grade from the 2006–2007 school year through the 2009–2010 school year. Students who had been assessed over a three-year on the DIBELS, STAR, and the MCT2 assessment were eligible for inclusion in the study. A …

The Role Of Study Strategy Use, Meaning In Life, And Grit On The Academic Success Of University Students, Kwoneathia Rasha Boswell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Academic achievement is important to successful developmental outcomes. Educators and academic researchers have long been interested in identifying factors that contribute to student achievement. Literature suggests that relative to students who are academically unsuccessful, students with desirable academic outcomes use more study strategies. It has also been shown that academic performance can be enhanced by teaching students study strategies. Several personal factors seem to be associated with high academic achievement. Academically successful college students perceive that they have a greater sense of meaning in their lives compared to poorly performing students. Additionally, students with greater perceived meaning in life de-value …

Bringing The Best And Brightest To Teacher Education, Mary Ann Parker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This research discusses historical, societal, and educational contexts leading to negative perceptions of public school education in the United States. The qualitative phenomenological research study explored the lived experiences of students participating in a unique scholarship program for high achieving students in teacher education. The study focused on fellows participating in the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP), a full scholarship opportunity allowing top performers to study secondary education at either Mississippi State University or the University of Mississippi. The study focused on University of Mississippi METP scholarship recipients and explored the conflict fellows experienced as a result of pursing …

Topping The Queue: A Mixed Methods Exploration Of Principal Selection In Mississippi's Public School Districts, Angela Dawn Elder Quinn

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As a result of the competitive principal market and the varying qualities of a perfect job applicant, information is critical to job candidates, educational leadership program developers, and superintendents or members of school hiring committees. Informed by research from the fields of industry and education, this study utilized explanatory sequential mixed methods design to identify and describe the process, the participants, and the prominent factors involved in the selection of principals for k-12 schools in Mississippi. Non-parametric quantitative analysis and qualitative thematic coding were used in seeking to answer four critical related questions for those seeking to find effective school …

Comparing University Student Performance In Online V. Face-To-Face Offerings Of The Same Course, And Investigating Student Perceptions Of Satisfaction In An Online Course, Kristin Davidson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Online education in the United States has seen dramatic growth for the past decade, outpacing any other growth in higher education. The concurrent mixed-methods study that was conducted for this research used data from a survey geology course taught in both environments, online and traditional face-to-face. The quantitative research focused on comparing student performance in an online course relative to the same face-to-face course, while the qualitative research investigated how students described their experiences taking an online class. Previous work in online education has been limited by relatively small sample sizes, conducting studies over just one semester, comparing dissimilar courses …

Teachers' Perceptions Of School Leaders' Behaviors And The Relationship To Student Growth/Achievement, Kimberly Dawn Smith Waller

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem under investigation for this quantitative study focused on the responses of K-12 public educators about school leadership effectiveness and fairness and the culture of school organizations, with special attention to the relationship between working conditions and student achievement/growth. A sample of 5,912 (n=5,912) educators’ responses was used for the study. The data collected were publicly available, archival data from the responses reported by the Teaching Empowering Leading Learning Tennessee Survey. The original survey consists of the following eight research-based constructs: time for planning, facilities and resources, community support and involvement, management of student conduct, teacher leadership, school leadership, …

The Acting White Phenomenon: An Examination Of Existing And Emerging Implications For African American Students In Rural High Schools In Mississippi, Earl W. Richard

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study, The Acting White Phenomenon: An Examination of Existing and Emerging Implications for African American Students in Rural Schools in Mississippi, examines the impact the Acting White Phenomenon has on the academic and social development of African American adolescents in rural schools of Mississippi. This study uses various analytical methods and presents research conclusions, discussions and implications to guide future work in minimizing the effect and maximize the benefits to African American adolescents in rural high schools in Mississippi. Studying African American seniors in rural high schools in multiple locations, this mixed methods study gathers both quantitative and qualitative …