Dr. Christie Calhoun

Courses Taught

From 2013-2021, Dr. Calhoun specialized in literacy courses including Children's Literature, Language Arts, and Teaching Reading, and has supervised both practicum students and interns. In 2021, she moved into an interim administration position where she continues to serve as well as teach literacy courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Education

Dr. Calhoun is a three-time alumnus from Jacksonville State University, having earned 3 degrees in Elementary Education prior to obtaining her terminal degree from The University of Alabama. After completing the Ed.D. program at The University of Alabama, Dr. Calhoun completed the certification add-on in Instructional Leadership from Jacksonville State University, giving her four degrees/certifications from Jacksonville State University.

Academic & Research Interests

Dr. Calhoun's research interests include literacy, specifically the science of reading, writing, leadership, and teacher retention. She is also very passionate about secondary education literacy supports and has designed a literacy course specifically for secondary educators and reading coaches.
Dr. Calhoun, along with 4 other JSU colleagues, was in the first cohort of LETRS facilitators to be trained in the state of Alabama, leading her and the JSU faculty to becoming the first university in Alabama to offer LETRS certification to pre-service teachers.

Other Responsibilities

Dr. Calhoun is currently working on developing and implementing innovative teacher education programs including JSU's FutureEd Apprenticeship Program and the Rising Scholars pathway. Both initiatives are designed to increase the teacher pipeline from regional partner schools to JSU, then back to those schools to fill gaps in the teacher shortage.

Publications and Presentations

Publications

Calhoun, C. F. (2023). The Impact and Importance of Instructional Design in the Educational Landscape (C. F. Calhoun, Ed.; p. 295). IGI Global.

Calhoun, C. (2022). Integrating Youth Literature With Writing: A Multicultural Approach. In T. Hodges (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Writing Instruction Practices for Equitable and Effective Teaching (pp. 1–12). IGI Global.

Calhoun, C., & Sarrell, A. (2021). Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Uncertain Times. 14(1), 77–82.

Calhoun, C. (2019). Determining How Preservice Teachers Select Multicultural Children's Literature (10976903rd ed., p. 289). ProQuest LLC. http://lib-proxy.jsu.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/determining-how-preservice-teachers-select/docview/2186928210/se-2?accountid=11662

Johns, K. M., Troncale, J., Alvidrez, M. R., Trucks, C. G., & Calhoun, C. (2017). Cool Tools for School: Twenty-First-Century Tools for Student Engagement. 84(1), 53–58.

Calhoun, C. F. (2012). Brain-Based Teaching: Does it Really Work?. Published. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=ED535937&site=eds-live

Presentations

Trucks, C. G. (Author & Presenter), Calhoun, C. F. (Author & Presenter), Wolbert, S. (Author & Presenter), Mega Conference 2022, "No Shortage Here! How One University is Responding to the Teacher Shortage," Alabama State Department of Education, Mobile, Alabama. (July 14, 2022).

Calhoun, C. (Panelist), Norvell, B. (Panelist), National Conference on Co-Teaching, "Co-Teaching, Collaboration, and University Partnerships: Innovative Practices that Support Students," St. Cloud State University School of Education, Bloomington, Minnesota. (October 24, 2019).

Calhoun, C. F. (Presenter), 2019 Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing, "Creating a Culture of Writing," Troy State University, Destin, FL. (June 26, 2019).

Calhoun, C. F. (Presenter), CORE Academy 2019, "Creating a Culture of Writing," Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL. (June 4, 2019).

Bavonese, J., Calhoun, C., Connor, C., Norvell, B., Trucks, C. G., Co-Teaching, Troy Univesity, Troy. (May 20, 2019).

Calhoun, C., Alabama Reading Association Fall Conference, "Rethinking Multiculturalism in Children's Picturebooks," Alabama Reading Association, Birmingham, AL. (November 1, 2018).

Alvidrez, M. R. (Presenter), Troncale, J. (Presenter), Trucks, C. G. (Presenter), Johns, K. M. (Presenter), Calhoun, C. (Presenter), CORE Academy 2017, "Digital Tools that Boost Student Engagement," CORE, Jacksonville State University. (June 7, 2017).

Troncale, J., Calhoun, C., Alvidrez, M. R., CORE Academy, "Classroom Management as Student Engagement," Jacksonville State University, Houston Cole Library. (June 8, 2016).

Calhoun, C., 2015 Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing, "Picture This! Teaching Writing with Picture Books," Troy State University, Destin, FL. (July 1, 2015).

Calhoun, C., Clonts, D. F., CORE Academy, "Redefining the Literacy Classroom," Jacksonville State University, JSU. (June 4, 2015).

Calhoun, C., Clonts, D. F., Alabama Reading Conference, "Redefining the Literacy Classroom," Alabama Reading Association, Birmingham, AL. (May 7, 2015).

Calhoun, C. (Author & Presenter), 2014 Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing, "Out with the old, in with the new: Taking writing from pencil and paper to buttons and clicks," Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center, Sandestin Beach Resort, Destin, Florida. (July 2, 2014).

Calhoun, C., Hall, A. D., CORE Academy, "Out with the old, In with the New: Taking writing from paper and pencil to buttons and clicks.," Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville State University. (June 3, 2014).

Calhoun, C., Bavonese, J., Faculty PD Day, Jacksonville State University CEPS, Ramona Wood. (May 30, 2014).