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Various Lists Of Edits, W. Jack Bell

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Various undated lists of edits for Kenneth L. Whitt's master's thesis from Dr. W. Jack Bell.

Letter From Dr. W. Jack Bell To Kenneth L. Whitt, W. Jack Bell

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Dr. W. Jack Bell to Kenneth L. Whitt regarding edits for Whitt's master's thesis.

Chapter 7 List Of Edits With Letter From Kenneth L. Whitt To Dr. W. Jack Bell, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Undated list of edits for chapter 6 of Kenneth L. Whitt's master's thesis, letter from Kenneth L. Whitt to Dr. Jack Bell regarding further edits.

Chapter 6 List Of Edits

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Undated list of edits for chapter 7 of Kenneth L. Whitt's master's thesis.

Memo From Kenneth L. Whitt To Paul Blackney, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Memo from Kenneth L. Whitt to Paul Blackney listing the remaining issues of the Shorthorn newspaper missing from UTA's collection.

Letter From Kenneth L. Whitt, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Undated letter from Kenneth L. Whitt addressed to "Ex-Shorthorn Editor" requesting they fill out his questionnaire.

List Of Shorthorn Editors 1919-1969, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Undated list of editors of the Shorthorn newspaper from 1919 to 1969.

Correspondence Between Donna Darovich And Kenneth L. Whitt, Kenneth L. Whitt, Donna Darovich

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Correspondence between Donna Darovich and Kenneth L. Whitt regarding a Shorthorn reunion.

Correspondence Between Kenneth L. Whitt And Vance Jones Jr., Kenneth L. Whitt, Vance Jones Jr.

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Correspondence between Kenneth L. Whitt and Vance Jones Jr. requesting the loan of several back issues of the Shorthorn newspaper from Jones' personal collection.

Correspondence Between Kenneth L. Whitt And Chuck Green, Kenneth L. Whitt, Chuck Green

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Correspondence between Kenneth L. Whitt and Chuck Green about an "effigy incident".

Letter From Pam Morris To Kenneth L. Whitt, Pam Morris

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Pam Morris to Kenneth L. Whitt listing the remaining issues of the Shorthorn newspaper that were missing from UTA's collection.

Letter From Hazel Embree To Kenneth L. Whitt, Hazel Embree

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Hazel Embree (Mrs. Leslie O. Embree) to Kenneth L. Whitt thanking him for the opportunity to refresh her memories of her time as editor of the Shorthorn newspaper.

Correspondence Between Enid E. Markham And Kenneth L. Whitt, Enid E. Markham

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Correspondence between Kenneth L. Whitt and Enid E. Markham, Markham providing answers to Whitt's various questions about Markham's time as editor of the Shorthorn newspaper.

Letter From Kenneth L. Whitt To Robert G. Wright, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Kenneth L. Whitt to Robert G. Wright requesting that Wright fill out Whitt's questionnaire for his research.

Letter From Kenneth L. Whitt To Dr. Lewis P. Simpson, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Kenneth L. Whitt to Dr. Lewis P. Simpson requesting that Simpson fill out Whitt's questionnaire for his research.

Correspondence Between Kenneth L. Whitt, Jim Lindsey, And Cecelia Prihoda, Kenneth L. Whitt, Cecilia Prihoda

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Kenneth L. Whitt to Jim Lindsey and from Cecilia Prihoda to Whitt regarding the student newspaper of Texas A&M University.

Letter From Kenneth L. Whitt To Blanche B. Teas, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Kenneth L. Whitt to Blanche B. Teas thanking her for filling out his questionnaire for his research.

Letter From J. W. Zadik Of The Egan Company To Kenneth L. Whitt, J. W. Zadik

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from J. W. Zadik of The Egan Company to Kenneth L. Whitt saying they do not have the records to help him with his research.

Letter From Kenneth L. Whitt To Enid Markham, Kenneth L. Whitt

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Kenneth L. Whitt to Enid Markham requesting that she fill out his questionnaire for his research.

Correspondence Between Kenneth L. Whitt, Dr. Pete Addison Gunter, And Addison Y. Gunter, Kenneth L. Whitt, Pete Addison Gunter

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Correspondence between Kenneth L. Whitt, Dr. Pete Addison Gunter, and Addison Y. Gunter, requesting information about the Shorthorn from Addison Y. Gunter for Whitt's research.

Letter From Eidola Jean Talley To Kenneth L. Whitt, Eidola Jean Talley

Kenneth L. Whitt Papers

Letter from Eidola Jean Talley to Kenneth L. Whitt saying that she will help how she can with his research.

A Deep Culture Approach: Insights From Cultural Psychology For Intercultural Education, Joseph Shaules, Ishita Ray

Online Readings in Psychology and Culture

This paper proposes a “deep culture” approach to intercultural education grounded in insights from cultural psychology. It argues that foreign experiences are psychologically challenging and that insights from cultural psychology and related fields can help learners better navigate foreign experiences. It contrasts how culture and cultural learning are conceptualized in intercultural education and cultural psychology. It presents key psychological insights that are useful in intercultural education, including: an embodied view of culture; predictive processing; dual-processing models of cognition; Oz moments (culture bumps); cultural variation in various psychological domains; the cognitive processes related to empathy; and cognitive bias and ethnocentrism. Examples …

More Than Just Blocks: Supporting Development Through Block Play In Early Childhood, Stephanie Szanter, Carrie L. Ota

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

Block play is much more than a classroom center; it is a place where children explore ideas, solve problems, communicate, and work together in meaningful ways. This article examines how block play supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development through hands-on experiences that feel natural and engaging. Using classroom examples and current research, the article highlights how block play changes over time, how teachers can thoughtfully support and extend children’s thinking, and how simple adjustments to materials and setup can deepen learning. Rather than requiring elaborate activities, strong block play environments grow from careful observation, responsiveness, and an understanding …

When Children Cook: Food Experiences As Inquiry, Identity, And Learning, Marian S. Castillo, Carrie L. Ota

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

This article explores the transformative potential of integrating cooking experiences into early childhood classrooms, arguing that food preparation offers much more than a simple activity. By drawing on classroom narratives such as shared meal preparation and spontaneous scientific inquiry this piece illustrates how cooking serves as a catalyst for wonder, problem-solving, and collaboration. It highlights how food-based activities naturally bridge home and school environments, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural identity among young learners. Grounded in developmentally appropriate practice, this article examines the teacher’s role in facilitating these experiences, emphasizing the importance of responsive planning, observation, and valuing the …

More Than Storytime: Intentional Read-Alouds For Literacy Instruction And Formative Observation, Shelia Tate

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

Read-alouds have long been valued in early childhood classrooms for promoting engagement, enjoyment, and a love of reading. When intentionally planned, they can also reinforce foundational literacy skills and provide formative information about student understanding. This article examines how early childhood educators can move read-alouds beyond a familiar classroom routine by connecting them to specific literacy objectives and using student responses to guide subsequent instruction. The IPAQ process (Intentional Choice, Preplanning the Focus, Anticipating Misconceptions, and Questioning and Responses for Formative Observation) provides a practical framework for planning purposeful read-alouds. Classroom examples illustrate how teachers can use planned interactions and …

Diving Deeper Into Serve-And-Return Interactions: Joint Attention & Cognitive And Social Development In Infancy, Derrick Toups

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

This article provides practical ways to support responsive and initiating joint attention in infancy which are fundamental to cognitive and social development.

Understanding Mental Wellness In Collegiate Pilots: The Interplay Of Fatigue, Sleep, And Health-Promoting Behaviors, Flavio Antonio Coimbra Mendonca, Samantha Bowyer, Carolina Anderson, Bill Deng Pan

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

This study investigates patterns of fatigue severity, sleep hygiene, daytime sleepiness, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and examine the interrelationships among these factors in collegiate aviation students. Participants included undergraduate professional pilot students enrolled in a Code of Federal Regulations Part 141 four-year aviation degree program in the southeastern United States (N = 82).

Participants completed four validated self-report instruments: the Fatigue Severity Scale, the Sleep Hygiene Index, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. Descriptive analyses were conducted to characterize the results of each assessment, and Pearson correlations and multiple regression analyses were performed to examine intervariable …

Pearls From Local Dentists: The Problem In Your Practice Probably Isn’T A Staffing Problem

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

"Clinical Corner: Pearls from Local Dentists" is a section of the WMDDS Bulletin where local dentists share clinical wisdom for fellow practitioners. This edition discusses The Problem in Your Practice Probably Isn’t a Staffing Problem.

Fluoride Started Here — And The Fight Over It Never Really Ended

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

In the 1950s, opponents called fluoridation a communist plot (yes, really, it’s the gag behind Dr. Strangelove and his “precious bodily fluids”). The costume has changed every decade since, but the resistance never actually went away. It just waited. And right now, it's back in force: in 2025, Utah and Florida became the first states to ban community water fluoridation outright, bills to do the same were introduced in roughly twenty more, and federal agencies have begun re-reviewing the science and walking back the longstanding recommendation. Eighty years after Grand Rapids led the way, the thing we thought was settled …

Wmdds Bulletin Summer 2026

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

In the Summer 2026 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles: 

• 2026 WMDF Golf Outing Results
• MDA’s Speaker of the House Spotlight
• Fluoride Started Here—and the Fight Over it Never Really Ended
• Pearls from Local Dentists: The Problem in Your Practice Probably Isn’t a Staffing Problem

Also included are your monthly tripartite update, news from West Michigan counties, the President's Message and Editor's Letter.