The Citadel School of Education 171 Moultrie Street Charleston, SC 29409

  Educational Background

  Professional Experience

  Publications

  Refereed Publications

Altieri, J. (2008). Behavioral issues, self-esteem struggles, retention, and more: The portrayal of book characters with dyslexia. Reading Horizons. 48(2), 81-94.

Altieri, J. (2006). Children's Contemporary Realistic Fiction Portraying Dyslexic Characters: An Examination of the Issues Confronted and the Gender of the Characters. Reading Research and Instruction. 45(3), 161-178.

Altieri, J. (2005). Creating poetry: Reinforcing mathematical concepts. Teaching Children Mathematics, 12 (1), 18-23.

Altieri, J. (2005, Summer). Picture this: Using visuals to help children develop vocabulary knowledge. Indiana Reading Journal, 37(1), 5-10.

Altieri, J. (2005). Picture this: Developing a better understanding of text. The Missouri Reader, 29 (2), 72-75.

Altieri, J. (2005, Winter). Examining picture books which portray children with dyslexia: Ideas for selecting and using such books with children. Reading Matters, 6, 21-26.

Altieri, J. (2003). Working together to benefit all: Literacy activities between an urban elementary school and pre-service teachers at a local university. The Missouri Reader, 28 (1), 15-19.

Altieri, J. (2003). Moving elementary children from reading poetry to writing poetry: Creating a classroom of poets. Indiana Reading Journal, 35(2), 45-51.

Altieri, J. (2001). From McGuffey readers to taking notes on the sermon: Literacy experiences of one Catholic home schooling group. Reading Horizons, 41(2), 105-116.

Altieri, J. (1999). Surviving the adoption of a new basal in the elementary classroom. The Missouri Reader, 24 (1), 37-40.

Altieri, J. (1998). The first year with the new literature-based basals: Examining teachers' theoretical orientations and the utilization of the texts in one rural school. Reading Psychology: An International Quarterly, 19(3), 247-265.

Altieri, J. (1998). One first grade teacher's experience with a literature-based reading series: A look at her first year. Reading Horizons, 39(1), 21-31.

Wiseman, D., Many, J., Altieri, J. (1997). "When the literary response is: 'I like the book-it is funny.' Where do we go from here?" Georgia Journal of Reading, 22, 17-25.

Altieri, J. (1997) The role of children's literature in one rural town's elementary school: A case Study. Reading Horizons, 37(3), 195-202.

Lawler-Prince, D., Altieri, J., & Cramer, M. (1996). Moving toward an integrated curriculum in early childhood education. National Education Association (Early Childhood Education Series) 1-103.

Altieri, J. (1996). Children's written responses to multicultural texts: A look at aesthetic involvement and aesthetically complex responses. Reading Research and Instruction, 35(3), 237-248.

Many, J., Wiseman, D., & Altieri, J. (1996). Exploring the influences of literature approaches on children's stance when responding and their response complexity. Reading Psychology: An International Quarterly, 17(1), 1-42.

Altieri, J. (1995). Pictorial/oral and written responses of first grade students: Can aesthetic growth be measured? Reading Horizons, 35(4), 273-286.

Altieri, J. (1995). Multicultural literature and multiethnic readers: Examining aesthetic involvement and preference for text. Reading Psychology: An International Quarterly, 16(1), 43-70.

Altieri, J. (1993). African-American stories and literary responses: Does a child's ethnicity influence the focus of a response? Reading Horizons, 33(3), 236-244.

Wiseman, D., Many, J. & Altieri, J. (1992). Enabling complex aesthetic responses: An examination of three literary discussion approaches. 1992 National Reading Conference Yearbook, 283-290.

Altieri, J. (1992). The 'write' operation. The Arithmetic Teacher (From the File Section), 40(2), 172.

Altieri, J. (1991). Integrating literature and drama. The Reading Teacher, (In The Classroom Section), 45(1), 74-75.

  Other Publications

Altieri, J.(2000). Making the most of classroom space: Creating word walls that work. The Oklahoma Reader. 36(1), 10-11.

Altieri, J. (1991). Comic strips spark interest. Better Teaching, 15(4), p 2.

  Contributing Writer

(2005, Fall) Reprinted. Study Skills: A Student's Guide to Better Grades for NIE The Post and Courier

(2004, Fall) Study Skills: A Student's Guide to Better Grades for NIE The Post and Courier

(2004, Fall) Advancing the Reading Standard for NIE The Post and Courier

  Accepted for Publication in National Journals:

Altieri, J. (2008) Fictional characters with dyslexia: What are we seeing in the books? Teaching Exceptional Children.

Altieri, J. (2008) Strengthening the connection: Building bridges between mathematics and literacy in the elementary classroom. Teaching Children Mathematics.

Presentations

 Invited National Presentations 

(2006) Editorial Panel of Teaching Children Mathematics invited two authors of articles published during 2005 to present their article in a session with the editorial board at the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

 International/National Presentations

Altieri, J. (2008). Kids creating powerful poetry in the content area classroom. IRA, Atlanta, GA. (selected as a ticketed session, CDs sold of presentation)

Altieri, J. (2007, May). Linking Literacy and Mathematics: Create Connections with Kids. International Reading Association Convention, Toronto, Canada. (selected as a ticketed session, CDs sold of presentation)

Altieri, J. (2007, May). The Portrayal of Central Characters with Dyslexia in Children's Literature. International Reading Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Altieri, J. (2006, Dec.). The Portrayal of Schooling in Children's Literature Containing Dyslexic Characters. National Reading Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Altieri, J. (2006, May). When Dyslexia Presents an Issue in Children's Books: Qualitative and Quantitative Differences Existing Between the Focuses found for Male and Female Characters. International Reading Association Convention. Chicago, IL.

Altieri, J. (2005, December). Examining Gender Differences Among Dyslexic Children's Literature Characters Who do not Participate in Activities. National Reading Conference. Miami, FL

Altieri, J. (2004). Children's contemporary realistic fiction portraying struggling readers: An analysis of the issues confronted by the characters. National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Altieri, J. (2004). A picture paints a thousand words: Using drawing to foster comprehension and vocabulary development. International Reading Association Conference, Reno, NV.

Altieri, J., & Chittooran, R. (2004). A two-year analysis of an urban after school literacy program. International Reading Association Conference, Reno, NV

Altieri, J., & Chittooran, R. (2003). An urban professional development school and a private university: A look at their afterschool literacy club. National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.

Altieri, J. (2003). Creating a poetry connection across the content areas. International Reading Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Altieri, J. (2001, Dec.) One Catholic home schooling group: A look at their literacy experiences. National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Altieri, J. (2001, May) Jazzing up the teaching of poetry: Creating poetry in an urban elementary school. International Reading Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Altieri, J. (1998, May). Looking at families who home school: Developing an understanding of their literacy practices. International Reading Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Altieri, J. (1996, December). The first year with new basal readers: Concerns expressed by teachers of differing theoretical orientations and guidance offered in the manuals. National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.

Altieri, J. (1996, April). Theoretical orientation toward reading and utilization of a new reading series: Looking at educators in a rural school. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Altieri, J. (1996, April). The influence of epistemology on pedagogy: One teacher's implementation of a new basal reading series. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Altieri, J. (1995, December). Using multicultural literature in the classroom: Case studies of one rural and one suburban elementary school. National Reading Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Altieri, J. (1995, December). Children's literature in one rural school: What purpose do trade books serve. National Reading Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Altieri, J. & White, S. (1995, May). Where do we go from here?: Developing mapping skills through children's literature. International Reading Association, Anaheim, CA.

Altieri, J. (1995, April). An analysis of the judgments students make in response to multicultural texts. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Altieri, J. (1994, December). An examination of multiethnic readers' preference for literature portraying diverse cultures. National Reading Conference, Coronado, CA.

Altieri, J. (1994, April). An examination of culture's influence on aesthetic involvement and preference for text. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Altieri, J. (1993, December). The transaction of reader and text: What role does culture play? National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.

Altieri, J. (1993, December). Examining pictorial/oral and written responses of first grade students: Can aesthetic growth be measured? National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.

Altieri, J. (1993, April). African-American stories and children's responses: Does a relationship exist between ethnicity and focus of response? American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

Many, J., Wiseman, D., & Altieri, J. (1992, December). Literature response as an actualization process: Exploring approaches to literature, purpose in writing, and complexity. National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Altieri, J. & Olivarez, A., Willson, V. (1992, April). Relationship of experiential and conceptual knowledge to elementary students' comprehension of narrative and expository text. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Wiseman, D., Many, J., & Altieri, J. (1991, December). The effects of diverse approaches to literature: A series of investigations. National Reading Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

  Accepted Presentations (National/International)

Altieri, J. (2009). Welcome to the Wonderful World of Words. International Reading Association Convention West. Phoenix, AZ..

  Regional/State Presentations

Altieri, J. (2002, Oct.). It doesn't have to be sink or swim: Helping kids navigate content area material. 29th Plains IRA Regional Conference, Topeka, Kansas.

Altieri, J. (2002, Oct.). Moving from reading poetry to creating your own classroom of poets. 29th Plains IRA Regional Conference, Topeka, Kansas.

Altieri, J. (2001, March). Motivating activities to extend literacy through the content areas. Illinois Reading Conference, Springfield, IL.

Altieri, J. (2000, March). It doesn't have to rhyme: Developing young poets. Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.

Altieri, J. (1999, August) Putting student enthusiasm back in content area learning. Middle Years Conference: Focus on Reading. University of Missouri St. Louis.

Altieri, J. (1996, July). Did you notice that? Taking a closer look at the illustrations in children's books. Seventh Annual Literacy Conference, Boise, ID.

Altieri, J. (1995, September). Through the eyes of the teachers at one school: Experiencing the first year with a new basal series. Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Conference, Jackson Hole, WY.

Altieri, J. (1995, July). Can we hear it again: Hooking young children on books. Sixth Annual Reading Education Conference, Boise, ID.

Altieri, J. (1994, November). Allowing children to experience other cultures. Southwest Regional Conference of International Reading Association Conference, Little Rock, AR.

Altieri, J. (1994, November). An analysis of White students' preference for multicultural texts. Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

Altieri, J. (1994, November). A look at elementary teachers and their use of literature in the classroom. Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

Altieri, J. (1993, October). Multicultural picture books: What is available for the young child? Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference, Little Rock, AR.

Altieri, J. (1993, October). Actively involving young children with literature. Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference, Little Rock, AR.

Altieri, J. (1993, August). Ideas for actively involving preschool children with the language arts. Early Childhood Education Workshop. Jonesboro, AR.

Altieri, J. (1993, January). First grade students' pictorial/oral story responses: Can growth in aesthetic involvement be measured? Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Austin, TX.

Altieri, J. (1992, December). Exposing children to multicultural literature: Ideas for evaluation and implementation in the classroom. Southeast Regional IRA Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Altieri, J., Many, J., Wiseman, D. (1992, January). An investigation of response-based approaches to literature; Encouraging and evaluating quality of readers' responses. Southwestern Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.

Rupley, W., Altieri, J., Jetton, T., Kennemer, C., Willson, V., Nicklow, L. & Olivarez, A. (1992, January). Knowledge components of reading development in elementary students. Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.

Altieri, J. (1991, November). Broadening your children's experiences with African-American literature. Sam Houston Area Reading Council Fall Conference, Conroe, TX.

Altieri, J. (1991, October). Newspapers, recipes and more: A grab bag of ideas for the language arts classroom. Annual Beginning Teacher Conference, Arlington, TX.

  Guest Speaker

(2006, March). Welcoming Remarks. Reading Recovery Celebration. Charleston, SC.

(1999, May). Helping your child become a reader and writer. Family Literacy Breakfast, Wyman Elementary, (St. Louis City and University City Schools).

(1993, November). Multicultural Literature. ACEI (Student Organization) - Guest Speaker. Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR.

(1993, April). Activities and Ideas for Children's Literature. Guest Speaker-- Texas A & M Reading Council, College Station, TX.

(1992, February). Classroom Management. Guest Speaker- Texas Student Education Association Meeting (Texas A & M Chapter), College Station, TX.

(1992, November). Motivating Culturally Diverse Learners. Class Guest Speaker--Panel Discussion, (Texas A & M), College Station, TX.

  Honors

• Member of IRA Standards 2010 Committee
• IRA/NCATE S.P.A. Reviewer Beginning Fall 2008
• Featured in SC Biz's magazine Who's Who in Education (one of four professors selected by dean) December/January 2008
• Requested by Guilford Press to write an endorsement of Integrating Literacy and Math for book cover and prepublication materials 2008
• Approved for Candidacy on the Fulbright Senior Specialists Roster 2006
• Citadel Research Grant- The Citadel Foundation 2003/04, 04/05, 05-06
• Awarded Paid Sabbatical to Study Teachers' Use of Multicultural Lit 2003
  (declined to accept present position)
• Students' Work at the pds site was featured (February/March 2003). University students, kids learn from each other. Reading Today, President's Column. 8.
  

  PROFESSIONAL SERVICE -- National

• Reading Horizons Editorial Review Board 1995-Present
• Reviewer Guilford Press- Integrating Literacy and Math (Spring 07)
• Media Awards Subcommittee - IRA 2004-2006
• National Reading Conference Field Council Representative-SC 2004-06
• Reviewer of proposals for World Congress on Reading 2007 (Spring 2007)
• Reviewer of proposals for IRA Conference 1995-2007
• Reviewer for AERA Conference Proposals -2003 and 2004
• Reviewer for NRC Proposals 1995-2007
• Reviewer Total Literacy: Reading, Writing and Learning (Sampson, Rasinski, Sampson) 2002
• Reviewer (4th ed.) Developing Readers and Writers in the Content Areas K-12 (Moore & Cunningham) 1999
• Reading Teacher Editorial Review Board 1997-1999
• Reading Psychology Consulting Editor 1991-1993
  

  Workshops

(2000, March). Scoring Guides. Sigel Elementary (St. Louis City Schools).

(1999, July). Literacy Strategies for an MI Classroom. Wyman Elementary-Summer School Teachers, (St. Louis City Schools).

(1999, July). Using Poetry to Tap Into the Multiple Intelligences. Wyman Elementary-Summer School Teachers, (St. Louis City Schools).

(1999, July). Literature and the Multiple Intelligences. Wyman Elementary-Summer School Teachers (St. Louis City Schools).

(1999, June). How We Are Smart: Exploring Multiple Intelligences. Wyman Elementary-Summer School Teachers (St. Louis City Schools).

(1999, February) Reading Development. Langston Middle School, (St. Louis City Schools).

(1999, February) Rubrics and Scoring Guides. Langston Middle School, (St. Louis City Schools).

(1999, January). Language Arts Strategies. Sigel Elementary, (St. Louis City Schools).

(1998, December). Reading Strategies for Elementary Grades. Normandy School District, St. Louis, MO.

(1998, December). Scoring Guides for the Secondary Classroom. Normandy School District, St. Louis, MO.

(1998, November). Readers Writers Workshop for Third through Fifth Grade. Wyman Elementary, (St. Louis City Schools).

(1998, November). Emergent Literacy for Kindergarten through Second Grade. Wyman Elementary, (St. Louis City Schools).

(1998, November). Rubrics and Scoring Guides. Wyman Elementary, (St. Louis City Schools).

(October 1998 - January 1999) Communication Arts. Shepard Elementary (St. Louis City Schools).

(1998, October). Rubrics and Scoring Guides. Sigel Elementary Community Education Center. (St. Louis City Schools).

(1998, August). Integrating your Classroom Curriculum into the Missouri Frameworks. New Teachers Hired by the University City School District, (University City Schools).

(1998, June). Rubrics and Scoring Guides. Langston Middle School (St. Louis City Schools).

(1998, June). The Missouri Frameworks for Communication Arts. Langston Middle School (St. Louis City Schools).

(1998, February). Content Area Reading Strategies. Northwest Middle School (St. Louis City Schools) and Brittany Woods Middle School (University City Schools), St. Louis,Mo.

(1998, January). The Missouri Frameworks for Communication Arts. Sigel, Shaw, and Wyman Elem. Schools (St. Louis City Schools).

(1996, November). Improving Expository Writing PK-Third Grade. Lowell Elementary School, Boise, ID.

(1996, November). Improving Expository Writing in Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade. Lowell Elementary School, Boise, ID.

(1994, February-March). Let's Take a Trip: Visiting Other Cultures. Saturday Scholars Program for fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade students. Arkansas State University.

(1993, November). Multicultural Literature. ACEI (Student Organization) - Guest Speaker. Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR.

(1993, April). Activities and Ideas for Children's Literature. Guest Speaker-- Texas A & M Reading Council, College Station, TX.

(1992, August). Language Arts Activities. Inservice--Bryan Independent School District, After-School Program, Bryan, TX.

(1992, February). Classroom Management. Guest Speaker- Texas Student Education Association Meeting (Texas A & M Chapter), College Station, TX.

(1992, November). Motivating Culturally Diverse Learners. Class Guest Speaker--Panel Discussion, (Texas A & M), College Station, TX.

  Consulting

2006-2007 (August-May). Port Royal Elementary School, Port Royal, SC.

1998-2001 (October-May). Sigel Elementary School (St. Louis City Schools), St. Louis, Mo. (approximately 140 hrs. per year)

1998-1999 (October-May). Wyman Elementary School (St. Louis Public Schools), St. Louis, Mo. (2 hrs. per week)

1998-1999 (October-May). Delmar-Harvard Elementary School (University City Schools), St. Louis, Mo. (4 hrs. per week)

1998-1999 (October-May). Brittany Woods Middle School (University City Schools), St. Louis, Mo. (6 hrs. per week)

1998 (February-May). Brittany Woods Middle School (University City Schools), St. Louis, Mo. (4 hrs. per week)

  University - The Citadel

• Academic Board for School of Education Fall 2006-Present
• Nontenure Review Committee 2007-Present
• Search Committee for Educational Leadership Division Fall 2006-Present
• Search Committee for Student Intern Coordinator Summer 2006
• Professional Development Committee 2003-Fall 2006
  • Presented evaluation component at PDS workshop April 2, 2004
• Secretary 2004-2005
• Professional Education Board Fall 2006-Spring 2007
• Athletic Advisory Committee- College-wide Committee 2004, 2005-2006, 2006-Present
• Education Academic Oversight Council Fall 2003-Fall 2006
• Search Committee for Counselor Education Position 2005
• Search Committee for Associate Dean 2003-2004
• Graduate Council Voting Member 2004-present
• Personnel & Faculty Policies Committee 2004-present
• Library Acquisitions Committee 2004-present
• The Citadel Foundation Representative for School of Education 2004
• Human Affairs- College-wide Committee 2003-2004,
• Literacy Education Program Coordinator
  • Created application for Literacy Practicum EDUC 591-Spring 07
  • Faculty Evaluation Committee Fall 2006- Present
  • Delegated with Writing Reports for Division on Data Analysis (Jan 30 & July 1)
  • Prepared brief speech for General Rosa's visit to School of Education for Literacy Division
  • Met with Marketing Director CGC Fall 2006
  • Wrote IRA program report due Sept., 2006
  • Created surveys for employer and graduates of literacy program Fall 2006
  • Created Program Completion Portfolio Assessment for Literacy Program Fall 2006
  • Created assessment instruments/scoring guides for IRA Report Fall 2006
  • Attended NCATE workshop at IRA May 2, 2004
  • Revised syllabi to reflect dispositions and standards Fall 2006
  • Created/Scheduled/held advisory board meetings 2003-Present
  • Held town hall meetings 2003-Present
  • Revised graduate catalogue for literacy section 2003-Present
  • Major Role in Revision of literacy program Fall 2005-Fall 2006
  • Prepared assessment report for division
  • Attended adjunct orientation
  • Assisted in development of brochure
  • Met with CCSD regarding collaboration Summer 06, Spring 07
  • NCATE Literacy Division Poster Session
  • Presented revised literacy program to Academic Board at The Citadel
  • Attended NCATE preparation meetings
  • Wrote Literacy Division's Contribution to School of Education Newsletter Fall 2006, Spring 07
  • Attended CGC Open House 10:00-2:00 on Saturday, November 4, 2006, Spring 2007
  • Attended town hall meetings held by dean Spring 2006 - Present
• Attended ADEPT training sessions Spring 2007
• Participated as part of a three member statewide committee to review a new proposed graduate program in reading Fall 2006
  
• Program Coordinator Rep. At Alumni Center for Prospective Students 2003- 2005
• Attended NCATE SPA meeting in Greenville SC- Jan 30-Feb 1, 2005
• Attended Winthrop University Assessment Workshop October 2005
• Attended College Reading Association Conference- & IRA Program Report Session November 2005
• NCATE Steering Committee--Subcommittee for College-Wide Governance Structure for Professional Education
• School of Education Scheduling Committee
• Ad Hoc Committee on Assessment- NCATE