Educational History:

Doctor of Education: Educational Studies (Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning) Area of Emphasis: Literacy, University of Nebraska Lincoln, December 2018; Master of Arts: Teacher Learning, Teacher Education, Reading Specialist Endorsement, University of Nebraska Lincoln, May 2011; Bachelor of Science: Education and Human Sciences, Endorsements in 7-12 English, Reading and Writing, University of Nebraska Lincoln, May 2007

Fields of Expertise:

• Literacy and Engagement
• Adolescent Readers
• Teacher Problem Solving

Personal Highlights:

Mother of two middle-school daughters Runner (completed 7 half-marathons) Nebraska native. Go Huskers!

Professional Highlights:

PUBLICATION Hamann, E. T., & Malone, S. (2020). Equity and engagement challenges of teaching reading in middle school, the. Equity by Design Research Brief. Indianapolis, IN: Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC). PRESENTATIONS Malone, Stephanie and Stewart, Carey (September 22nd). “What’s Your Why: Preparing Teachers for the Future.” Presented at the 2023 Virginia Education Research Association (VERA) Conference, online. Malone, Stephanie (August 31st, 2023). “Engaging Minds: Effective Teaching Tips for the College Classroom.” Presented at Shenandoah University, Winchester Virginia. Malone, Stephanie (May 24th, 2022). “The Co-Constructed Syllabus.” Presented at Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia. Malone, Stephanie (March 24th, 2022). “Rethinking How We Grade.” Presented at Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia. Malone, Stephanie (April 19th, 2021). “Just for Adjuncts: How Learning Works.” Presented at Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia. Malone, Stephanie (October 3rd, 2019). “Let’s Get Real: Why (We) Leave.” Presented at the Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Conference, Roanoke, Virginia. Malone, Stephanie (February 22nd, 2018). “(You) Can Change a Students’ Literacy Story.” Presented at the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska. Sarroub, Loukia., Yu, Aiqing., & Malone, Stephanie (February 22nd, 2018). “Who are Legitimate Readers in Middle and High School Reading Classes?” Presented at the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska. Malone, Stephanie (February 23rd, 2018). “Teacher as Coach: The Classroom as Playing Field to Build Active and Engaged Readers.” Presented at the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska. Malone, Stephanie (October 5th, 2017). “Tuning Up Reading.” Presented at Mickle Middle School Staff Development, Lincoln, Nebraska. Malone, Stephanie (February 24th, 2017). “I Don’t Read No Books. Helping Adolescent Readers Grow.” Presented at the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska. Malone, Stephanie (January 1st, 2017). “Mickle School Literacy.” Presented at Mickle Middle School Staff Development, Lincoln, Nebraska. Malone, Stephanie (September 15th, 2016). “The Roadmap to Literacy.” Presented at Mickle Middle School Staff Development, Lincoln, Nebraska..  PUBLIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE  Former Reading Teacher/Reading Liaison of twelve years in Lincoln, Nebraska

Quote:

Pushing limits is not always easy nor can it be done without support. What I have discovered is that without limits but with the right amount of support, more opportunity can be seized.