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Pam Durbin Matlock Murray State University

College of Education & Human Services Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education

(270) 809-5471 [email protected]

Academic Degrees

May, 1982 M.Ed +30, Rank I: Murray State University Psychometry August, 1978 M.Ed, Rank II: Murray State University Learning Disabilities May, 1975 B.S., Rank III: Western Kentucky University Elementary Education and Special Education

Professional Experiences Administration: 2005 – Present 2 + 2 Education Coordinator Murray State University Paducah Crisp Center Teaching Experience – Higher Education: 2002 – Present Lecturer Murray State University Department Adolescent, Career, and Special Education Courses Taught:

SED 300: Educating Students with Disabilities SED 350: Roles and Procedures in Special Education SED 408: Functional Behavioral Analysis SED 425: Specialized Reading for Students with Disabilities SED 443/410: Curriculum & Instruction for Children & Youth with Mild Dis SED 455: Practicum in Special Education SED 421: Student Teaching in Special Education

Teaching Experience – Public Schools: 1976 – 2002 Instructor: Self-Contained/Resource/Consultation – Collaboration

Paducah Middle School (Brazelton Junior High) Paducah, KY Students with Disabilities: ID, LD, EBD, OHI, HI, Autism

1975 – 1976 Instructor: Resource Caneyville Elementary School Grayson County, KY Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Publications

Manuscripts: Washington, B., & Matlock, P. (2013). NBEA 2013 Yearbook: Providing differentiated

instruction for diverse student needs, Chapter 5. Reston: VA: National Business Education Association. [Published].

Beane, A. L., & Matlock, P. D. (2008). Bully Free Lesson Plans for Middle School (Grades 5 – 8). Four separate volumes. Bully Free Program Publications: Murray, KY. [Published].

Beane, A. L., & Matlock, P. D. (2008). Bully Free Lesson Plans for High School (Freshmen – Senior). Four separate volumes. Bully Free Publications: Murray,

KY. [Published].

Presentations

International: Matlock, P. (2014, January). Child friendly schools: Positive, proactive and effective

teaching strategies. Three day keynote, workshop and consultation with 200 administrators and faculty in Corozal, Belize.

Matlock, P. (2012, November). Child friendly: Positive and proactive approach to classroom management. Two day workshop presented to administrators and

selected faculty in Corozal, Belize. Matlock, P. (2011, November). Classroom management and instructional strategies.

Two day workshop presented to administrators and faculty in Corozal, Belize.

Matlock, P. (2010, August). Education: Comparative analysis of public expectations in German and American public schools. Session presented to participants in Regensburg, Germany, as part of a Murray State University and Regensburg University cooperative experience.

Matlock, P. (2008, May). Education of students with disabilities in America. Session presented to faculty and students at Shandong University. Weihai, China.

National: Matlock, P. (2015, February). Inclusion comes to higher ed: Strategies for teacher

candidates with disabilities and a model for all. Session presented at the Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

Matlock, P. (2015, February). Is co-teaching achieving what we hoped it would? Round Table presented at the Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

Matlock, P. (2014, February). Do as I do! Strategies for your teacher preparation classroom. Session presented at the Association for Teacher Educator’s Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Matlock, P. (2011, April). Oh! Those “blankety blank’ students: Accommodating

students with disabilities across the spectrum. Session presented at the National Business Educators Association Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA.

Matlock, P. (2010, April). Strategies to meet the diverse needs in today’s classroom.

Session presented at the National Business Educators Association Annual Convention. San Diego, CA.

Matlock, P., & Richerson, G. (2008, February). Integrating CHAMPs into teacher

education: A Murray State University initiative to enhance classroom management skills. Session presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). New Orleans, LA.

Regional: Matlock, P., Campoy, R. & Richerson, G. (2009, November). Assessing teacher

dispositions with portfolios: A Murray State University initiative. Round Table session presentation at the 56th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE). Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P., & Richerson, G. (2008, November). Integrating classroom management into the teacher education program: An initiative to teacher skills. Session presentation at the 55th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE). Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

State:

Matlock, P., & Clemson, C. (2015, September). College ready! Now what?: A new Supported Higher Education Program (SHEP) – A Murray State University initiative. Session presented at the 50th Annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Louisville, KY.

Hansen, J., Edington, S., Fort, B., Holland, A., & Matlock, P. (2014, September).

Creating quality collaborations. Panel presentation at the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators Conference. Erlanger, KY.

Matlock, P. & Clemson, C. (2013, November.) College reality: A new Supported Higher

Education Program (SHEP) at Murray State University. Session presented at the 48th Annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P., Gierhart, G., & Winchester, G. (October, 2013). Murray State University

innovation in outreach. Presented at the Kentucky Innovation Summit. University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY.

Matlock, P. (2012, November). Yes I Can award winners are in the house. Session presented at the 47th Annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Louisville, KY. Matlock, P., Jones, M., and Bradford, J. (2012, November). College and career

accessibility for students with intellectual disabilities. Session presented at the 47th Annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2009, November). RTI: Change is here again! Session presented at 43rd Annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P., & Warmack, C. (2008, November). For beginning teachers: The top ten things I wish I had known! Session presented at 43rd Annual Exceptional

Children’s Conference. Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, October). Teaching positive behavioral supports to preservice teachers. Session presented to State Advisory Council for Exceptional Children. Kenlake State Park, KY.

Matlock, P., Richerson, G., & Umstead, E. (2007, September). A Murray State

University initiative: Intgrating CHAMPs into the teacher preparation program. Session presented at the Annual Conference of the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators. Georgetown, KY.

Massey, S., & Matlock, P. (2005, September). A collaborative bag of tricks. Session presented at Kentucky Middle School Conference. Covington, KY. Massey, S., & Matlock, P. (2004, September). Reading across the curriculum. Session presented at Kentucky Middle School Conference. Owensboro, KY. Matlock, P., & Warmack, C. (2003, October). Utilizing K-12 experience at university

level. Session presented at Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators. Georgetown, KY.

Local: Matlock, P. & Thresher, C. (2015, August; 2014, November & June). Co-teaching for

P- 12 cooperating teachers. Provided required EPSB training to area cooperating teachers at Murray State University’s Summer Summit (June) and at MSU- Paducah seminar (November, 2014; August, 2015).

Matlock, P. (2015, March). Higher education’s supported services for individuals with disabilities. Provided inservice for Ballard County School District special education faculty and parents of students with disabilities. LaCenter, KY.

Musselman, M. & Matlock, P. (2013, November.) Co-Teaching training using the St.

Cloud model. Presented workshop to area teachers to meet EPSB student teaching certification requirements. McCracken County Board of Education. Paducah, KY.

Matlock, P. (2013, October). Evidence based reading strategies. Workshop presented to alternative special education teachers at Murray State University. Washington, B. & Matlock, P. (2013, June). College and career readiness: Updates in

special education. Presented session at the Murray State University Summer Summit on College and Career Readiness. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Summers, B. & Matlock, P. (2013, June.) Co-teaching training using the St. Cloud

model. Trained regional teachers to fulfil EPSB requirements to supervise student teachers. Murray State University Summer Summit. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2012, October & January). Teaching reading IS a science! Presented two

day session to special education teachers in the alternative education program. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2012, March). Differentiation for those “blankety blank” children. Session

presented to Carlisle County Middle School faculty. Bardwell, KY. Matlock, P. (2012, January). Everyone teaches reading! Presented two day session to

special education teachers in the alternative education program. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2011, October & 2009, June). Judging a book by its cover. Presented

session on individuals with disabilities to Future Educators of America Summer Camp participants. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2010, June). What is“Special” in education. Presented session to Future Educators of America Summer Camp participants. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, July). Response to Intervention. Workshop presented for faculty

professional development at Clark Elementary School. Paducah, KY. Matlock, P. (2008, February). Today’s China. Session presented to 5th grade classes at

Mayfield Elementary School. Mayfield, KY. Matlock, P. (2008, January). Response to Intervention. Workshop presented for faculty professional development at McNabb Elementary School.

Paducah, KY. Matlock, P. (2007, October). Response to Intervention. Workshop presented to faculty meeting at McNabb Elementary School. Paducah, KY.

Matlock, P. & Downing, C. (2007, July). Reading First: K – 3. Workshop presented at WKEC Summer Institute. Princeton, KY.

Cortner, M., Clifton, S., Downing, C., & Matlock, P. (2006, January). Strategies for

teachers of struggling readers. Three-day workshop presented at WKEC Regional Winter Institute. Princeton, KY.

Matlock, P. (2006, November). Literacy – 5 components. Session presented at West Kentucky Fall Exceptional Children’s Conference. Princeton, KY.

Matlock, P. & Warmack, C. (2006, November). Collaboration and co-teaching.

Session presented at West Kentucky Fall Exceptional Children’s Conference. Murray, KY.

Downing, C., & Matlock, P. (2005, July). Reading First training for middle schools. Three-day workshop presented at WKEC Regional Professional Development. Princeton, KY.

Matlock, P. (2005, October & November). Inclusion and fairness. Sessions presented for faculty at St. Mary Middle School. Paducah, KY. Matlock, P. (2005, August). Effective collaboration strategies: A team effort. Session

presented to faculty for professional development at Paducah Middle School. Paducah, KY.

University: Matlock, P. (2016, January). Last minute teaching tips for teacher candidates. Presented

to MSU Teacher Candidates for Spring 2016. Murray State University, Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2015, September). Classroom management: Taking charge and having a little fun. Presented two sessions to new faculty. Murray State University, KY.

Callahan, K., Manley, D., Matlock, P., & McCallon, M. (2014, November). Experiential

education abroad: It’s not a tour and it sure ain’t vacation! Presented as a Panel during Murray State University’s International Education Week.

Farmer, K., Gierhart, G., & Matlock, P. (2014, October). Preparing for CASE and

PRAXIS II. Presented to Murray State preservice teachers at the PGES and Praxis Seminar at Murray State University Paducah campus.

Matlock, P. (2014, October). Evidence based reading and co-teaching strategies.

Presented to area special education alternative certification teachers at Murray State University. Murray KY.

Matlock, P., Das, A., Allen, D., Robertson, J. & Riley, J (2014, April). Celebrating

international education in the College of Education. Presentation to MSU faculty on Study Abroad Initiatives within the College of Education. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2013, September & February; 2012, September). University classroom

management 101: Taking charge and having a little fun. Presented two sessions each semester to MSU faculty at request of Assistant Provost.

Matlock, P. (2013, August & January; 2012, August & January; 2011, August & January). Teaching strategies: Motivation and CHAMPs. Presented to

student teachers and SEC 420 students at Murray State University. Murray, KY. Matlock, P., Thompson, B., Reames, J., & Wyman, M. (2012, April). Parents as

partners: Math out of a bag. Presented to MSU Regional Stewardship Advisory Board and invited guests. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2012, February). Europe in transition: How to write a proposal. Presented to MSU faculty preparing to write proposals for study abroad experiences. Murray State University. Murray, KY. Matlock, P. (2011, May). MSU Memories and New Beginnings. Invited guest moderator

by Student Government Association for Senior Breakfast. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2011, March). Parents as partners. Session presented to the Regional

Stewardship Board of Directors quarterly meeting. [Reporting on the cooperative project between EDU 400 and Clark Elementary School.] Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (November, 2010). Do we have stories to tell! Europe in Transition – Regensburg, Germany. Roundtable session presented during International Education Week. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2010, October; 2008, October). Feeling the heat: Preparing for the Praxis

exam. Session presented to Murray State University College of Education students. Murray State University & MSU – Crisp Center. Paducah, KY.

Matlock, P. (2010, February). CHAMPs in the secondary program. Presented strategies for completing Student Teaching portfolio to SEC 420. Murray State University.

Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2010, January). Student teaching portfolio and CHAMPs. Presented four (4) sessions to Spring 2010 Student Teachers at Murray State University. Murray, KY. Matlock, P., Baust, J., Brush, B., & Rogers, L. (2009, November). Bregenz, Austria: For generations to enjoy. Session presented at International Education Week – Your World to Explore and the College of Education Multicultural Luncheon.

Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2009, March). Everyone teaches reading. Presented two day weekend session to special education alternative certification teachers at Murray State

University. Murray, KY. Matlock, P. (2009, August & January). CHAMPs: A refresher before student teaching. Presented six (6) sessions to Spring and Fall 2009 Murray State

University student teachers. Murray, KY. Matlock, P., Dougherty, D., Nakamura, S. & Taffler, R. (2008, November). West meets East: Comparisons and contrasts. Session presented to

Murray State University faculty and students during International Education Week. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P., Campoy, R., Jacobs, M. & Richerson, G. (2008, September). The power of

a conceptual framework. Seminar presented at the eleventh Annual Teaching and Technology Forum hosted by Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. & Yeatts, M. (2008, June). IEPs and Technology: Information to use in the classroom. Hosted by the Career and Technical Education program at Murray State University for those entering the teaching field from the vocational

workforce. Murray State University. Murray, KY. Matlock, P. (2008, May). Orientation to CHAMPs. Session presented to 2 + 2 Adjunct

Professors at Alexander Hall. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, April). Passing: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) and

surviving the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP). Sessions presented at the Saturday Drive Thru Professional Development. Murray State University – Crisp Center. Paducah, KY.

Matlock, P. (2004 – 2008, Fall & Spring). Preparing for PRAXIS II – Special Education. Sessions presented to MSU special education majors on main campus and extended campus. Murray & Paducah, KY.

Matlock, P. (2004 – 2008, Fall and Spring). Orientation to special education. Sessions presented to sections of EDU 103: Introduction to Education, Murray State University, Murray, KY; EDU 201: Introduction to Education, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Paducah, KY; and, PSY 213: Introduction to Special Education, Shawnee Community College. Metropolis, IL.

Matlock, P. (2007, December). Kentucky’s Response to Intervention. Session presented

to 2 + 2 Adjunct Professors at Alexander Hall. Murray, KY.

Liljequist, L., Matlock, P., & Stone, S. (2007, November). Matchmaking, cupping, and passing the test: Life in China. Session presented during International Education Week at Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2006, January; 2005, March; 2003, January). Reading strategies for collaborative teachers. Workshop presented to Alternative Certification Special Education Cohorts. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2005, February). A new look at special education: Inclusion strategies. Session presented at MSU Exceptional Children Spring Conference. Murray, KY. Matlock, P. (2005, June). Teaching special education. Session presented at the Future Educators of America Summer Conference. Murray State University. Murray,

KY.

Professional Development

Matlock, P. (2016, February). Attended the Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference. [Kentucky Delegate to Representative Assembly; Member 2016 Summer Conference Planning Team.] Chicago, IL.

Matlock, P. (2016, April). Attended the Council for Exceptional Children Convention. [Pioneer Division, Secretary.] St. Louis, MO.

Matlock, P. (2015, November). Attended the 50th Annual Exceptional Children’s Conference – We’ve come a long way, baby. Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2015, April). Attended the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. [Kentucky Representative, Pioneer Annual Meeting.] San Diego, CA.

Matlock, P. (2015, February). Attended the Association of Teacher Educators Annual

Conference. [Kentucky Delegate, Representative Assembly.] Phoenix, AZ. Matlock, P. (2015, January). Attended and sponsored the Darkness to Light: End Child

Sexual Abuse Workshop. Murray State University, Paducah Campus, KY. Matlock, P. (2014, November). Attended and facilitated the 49th Annual Exceptional

Children’s Conference – Accelerating Learning to Close the Achievement Gap for Students with Disabilities. [Past President, Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children.] Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2014, October). Attended the Association of Continuing Higher Education

Conference. Las Vegas, NV. Matlock, P. (2014, September). Attended and facilitated the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educator’s Annual Conference. [Past President, KATE.] Erlanger, KY. Matlock, P. (2014, July). Attended the Council for Exceptional Children’s Leadership

Seminar representing Kentucky Council. Washington, D.C.

Matlock, P. (2014, April). Attended Kentucky Department of Education’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) training for Higher Education. Barren River, Kentucky. Matlock, P. (2014, April). Attended the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. [Kentucky Delegate. CEC Representative Assembly.] Philadelphia, PA. Matlock, P. (2014, February). Attended the Association of Teacher Educator’s Annual Conference as Kentucky’s Delegate Assembly representative. St. Louis, MO. Matlock, P. (2013, November). Attended and facilitated the 48th Annual Exceptional

Children’s Conference – Preparing for success: Implementing the plans. [President, Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children.] Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2013, October). Participated in the two-day Train the Trainer’s workshop

for the St.Cloud Co-Teaching model. [Required by Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for teacher candidates, university supervisors and cooperating teachers.] Nashville, TN.

Matlock, P. (2013, September). Attended and facilitated the Kentucky Association of

Teacher Educator’s Annual Conference. [President, KATE.] Erlanger, KY.

Matlock, P. (2013, April). Attended 2013 CEC Convention and Expo. [Kentucky Delegate, CEC Representative Assembly.] San Antonio, Texas. Matlock, P. (2012, December & September). Attended St. Cloud Model for Co-teaching

training. Murray State University. Murray, KY. Matlock, P. (2012, November). Attended and facilitated the 47th Annual Exceptional

Children’s Conference – Preparing for success: Understanding the plans. [President Elect, Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children.]Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2012, November). Attended and facilitated the Human Development Institute’s Disruptive behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity

disorder and oppositional defiance behavior – Evidence-based treatment strategies for home and school. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2012, September). Attended and coordinated the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference: Effective teaching and learning in the 21st century. [Vice-President, KATE.] Georgetown, KY.

Matlock, P. (2012, July). Attended 3-day CEC Leadership Training and Advisory Program. [Kentucky Delegate.] Washington, DC.

Matlock, P. (2012, April). Attended the 2012 Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. [Kentucky Yes I Can Coordinator.] Denver, CO.

Matlock, P. (2011, November). Attended and facilitated the 46th Annual Exceptional

Children’s Conference – Growing the Next Generation. [Secretary, Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children.] Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2011, September). Attended and facilitated the Kentucky Association of

Teacher Educators Annual Fall Conference – Balancing: Process and Assessment. [Secretary, KATE.] Georgetown, KY.

Matlock, P. (2011, June). Attended the Ron Clark Academy training for teachers.

Atlanta, GA.

Matlock, P. (2011, June). Attended and facilitated the Response to Intervention: Region I Workshop. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2010, November). Attended and facilitated the 45th Annual Exceptional

Children’s Conference – Journey to the Top. [Secretary, Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children.] Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2010, September). Attended and facilitated the Kentucky Association of

Teacher Educators Annual Conference. [Secretary, KATE.] Georgetown, KY.

Matlock, P. (2010, April). Attended the 2010 Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. Nashville, TN. Matlock, P. (2009, November). Attended and facilitated the 56th Annual Southeastern

Regional Association of Teacher Educator’s Conference. [Chair, Hospitality Committee.] Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2009, November). Attended the Kentucky Department of Education and the Council for Exceptional Children’s Annual Fall Conference – Kentucky Stays in

the Lead. [Secretary, Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children.] Louisville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2009, June). Attended the 2009 Outreach to Teach/Student Leadership

Conference with the Kentucky student delegates. Conference sponsored by the National Education Association. San Diego, CA.

Matlock, P. (2009, June). Attended and facilitated the Intervention Central: Behavior

Strategies for All Students conference sponsored by KYCEC and KYCCBD. Lexington, KY.

Matlock, P. (2009, May). Attended the two-day Dyslexia workshop hosted by the West Kentucky Education Cooperative. Princeton, KY. Matlock, P. (2009, April). Attended the 2009 Council for Exceptional Children

Convention and Expo. Seattle, WA.

Matlock, P. (2008, September). Attended the REWARDS: Multisyllabic Approach to Teaching Reading workshop hosted by the West Kentucky Education Cooperative. Grand Rivers, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, July). Attended Back of the Napkin: The Power of Visual

Thinking’workshop hosted by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, June). Attended the Bully Free Program certification and training workshop hosted by the Bully Free, Inc. program. Princeton, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, June). Attended the Kentucky Schools to Watch training seminar

hosted by the Kentucky Schools to Watch – Middle School Initiative Program. Lake Cumberland, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, June). Attended the “I’m Possible – not Impossible!” 2008 Behavior

Institute Conference hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education. Lexington, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, June). Attended the RTI…Research-Based Interventions that work. Conference. Hosted by the Caveland Special Education Cooperative. [Faculty Advisor, MSU-Paducah Students.] Hopkinsville, KY.

Matlock, P. (2008, April). Attended the 2008 Council for Exceptional Children

Convention and Expo. Boston, MA. Matlock, P. (2007, November). Attended the Connections Conference with Students conference

hosted by the Kentucky Education Association. Louisville, KY. Matlock, P. (2007, November). Attended the Kentucky Council for Exceptional

Children’s Annual Fall Conference. Louisville, KY. Matlock, P. (2007, September). Attended the Autumn Horizons Fall Institute hosted by

the West Kentucky Education Cooperative and the Kentucky Department of Education. Lake Barkley, KY.

Matlock, P. (2007, June). Attended the Outreach to Teach annual conference and Outreach Program for Philadelphia schools hosted by the National Education Association – Student Program. Philadelphia, PA. Matlock, P. (2007, April). Attended the Spring 2007 Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. Louisville, KY. Matlock, P. 2006 & 2005, October). Attended the Autumn Horizons Fall Institute hosted by the West Kentucky Education Cooperative and the Kentucky Department of

Education. Lake Barkley, KY. Matlock, P. (2006, April). Attended the 2006 Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. Salt Lake City, UT.

Grants

Matlock, P., & Clemson, C. (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012). Supported Higher Education

Grant. [Awarded for development of a Career to College Experience program for individuals with intellectual disabilities at Murray State University and approved by U.S. Department of Education as first Comprehensive Transition Program for Post-secondary students in Kentucky]. (Funded $18,000 in 2012; Renewed $15,000 in 2013 & 2014; Carry forward through May, 2016).

Matlock, P. (2015, 2014). National Education Association SOAR Grant. [Awarded to

assist with student chapter’s recruitment and collaboration efforts with the community college.] (Awarded $525).

Matlock, P. (2014). Paducah Bank Community Incentive Grant. [Awarded to assist with Anti-bullying Seminar at MSU-Paducah.] (Funded $250).

Matlock, P. (2013). Faculty Incentive Grant. [Awarded $4000 to develop Study Abroad Program in Ireland.] Funded by Murray State University College of Education.

Matlock, P. & Thompson, B. (2013, 2012). Murray State University

Regional Stewardship Grant. [Awarded to expand and continue the Making It Count with Math Out of the Bag Train the Parents program at six elementary schools.] (Funded $18,000 in 2013 & 2014; Funded $20,000 in 2012).

Matlock, P. (2013, 2012). National Education Association Grant. [Awarded CLASS

Grant to utilize with Dr. Seuss reading literacy programs in area schools.] (Funded $750 in 2012; Renewed $750 in 2013).

Matlock, P. (2013). Wal-Mart Grant. [Awarded to assist with reading literacy programs in area schools.] (Funded $500). Matlock, P. & Gierhart, G. (2011). Murray State University Regional Stewardship

Grant. [Awarded to continue the Making It Count with Math Out of a Bag Train the Parents program at three area elementary schools.] (Funded $14,500).

Matlock, P. (2011). Youth Non-Profit: Giving Back Engagement Grant. [Awarded to

continue local Best Buddies activities and benefit community stimulus projects.] (Funded $1000).

Matlock, P. (2011) National Education Association Grants. [Awarded for assistance

with K-12 school projects in low socio-economic areas.] (Funded $1500). Matlock, P. & Thompson, B. (2010). Murray State University Regional Stewardship

Grant. [Awarded to begin Making It Count program at Clark Elementary School.] (Funded $3000).

Matlock, P. (2010). Best Buddies Grant from Kentucky Pioneers. [Awarded to begin a university chapter of Best Buddies organization at Murray State University.]

(Funded $300).

Matlock, P. & Edington, S. (2009). College of Education: Dean’s Mini- Grant. [Awarded for Digital Video Cameras to be utilized in EDU 303 and student practicums.]

(Funded $3000).

Matlock, P. (2009) Outreach to Teach Grant from Kentucky Education Association. [Awarded to build and furnish a puppet theater/stage at Morgan Elementary School.] (Funded $2500). Matlock, P. (2008). CLASS grant from National Education Association Student

Program. Kentucky Education Association, Frankfort, KY. [Awarded for Read Across America Program in local elementary schools.] (Funded: $1000).

Matlock, P. (2007). College of Education: Dean’s Mini-Grants and Materials. [Awarded for Math Manipulative Kits for ELE 304 and Student Response System Kits for 2 + 2 Paducah Site.] (Funded $3000). Matlock, P. (2006). College of Education: Dean’s Mini-Grants and Materials. [Awarded

for Student Field Experience at Challenger Learning Center for 2 + 2 Paducah students.] (Funded $500).

Matlock, P. (2005). College of Education: Dean’s Mini-Grants and Materials.[Awarded

for Bullying Materials & Guest Presenter: Dr. Allan L. Beane for SED 300 students.] (Funded $1000).

Matlock, P. (2004). University Faculty Development Grant. [Awarded to provide REWARDS reading materials for SED 425 sections.] (Funded $440). Matlock, P. (2004). College of Education: Dean’s Mini-Grants and Materials.[Awarded

for “Practice for the PRAXIS II” Workshop and Materials for education majors.] (Funded $2000).

Service

Partner Collaborator. (2015, December - present). Advisory and Implementation Committee representing Murray State University as a Partner for

Morgan Elementary and Lone Oak Middle School’s 21st Century Grant Application. Paducah, KY. Coordinator. (2015, December). Developed a one day “Make it and take it” PD for area

teachers and preservice teachers. Murray State University. Paducah, KY. Coordinator. (2015, October). Developed a one day Open House with Curious George for area children and families. Murray State University. Paducah, KY. Host. (2015, January). Hosted and facilitated an evening “From light into darkness:

End child sexual abuse” workshop for area teachers, community college students and MSU students. Presented by Purchase Area Child Sexual Abuse Center. Murray State University. Paducah, KY.

Member. (2014, October). Kentucky Selection Committee. Outstanding Special

Education Teacher. Award given by Kentucky Department of Education and Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children. [Conducted finalist observations with Kentucky Department of Education representative.]. Kentucky K-12 School Districts.

Coordinator. (2014, October). Developed a one day seminar on Professional Growth and

Effectiveness Skills and Praxis Preparation in conjunction with Kentucky Education Association and faculty at Murray State University. Murray State University. Paducah, KY.

Coordinator. (2014, March & February). Developed two Anti-Bullying Seminars with

state and local experts for area agencies, schools, and pre-service teachers. Murray State University. Paducah, KY.

Coordinator. (2012 – 2014). Facilitated four (4) professional development seminars each year via ITV from University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute to Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Advisor. (2014, November; 2013, November; 2012, November; & 2011, November). Student research presentations at Fall KYCEC Annual Conference. Served as advisor and mentor to SED 425 students’ reading research projects for presentation at Conference. Louisville, KY.

Program Coordinator. (2012 – 2013, April). Yes I Can Council for Exceptional Children. [Facilitated travel and award ceremonies for Kentucky winners and their families to national conference.] San Antonio, Texas.

Conference Coordinator. (2012, September). Kentucky Association of Teacher

Education Annual Conference. Georgetown, Kentucky. Program Coordinator. (2012, November). Kentucky Yes I Can! Program. [Coordinator

responsibilities September 2011 – April 2013.] Kentucky Exceptional Children’s Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.

Editor. (2011-2012). Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children newsletter. [Published three editions: Fall, Winter, Spring.]. Peer Reviewer. (2011-2012). Reviewed three (3) National Business Educator’s Association Business Teacher Education Journal articles. Member, Planning Committee. (2011). Response to Intervention: Region I

Workshop for area teachers. Murray State University. Murray, KY.

Kentucky Department of Education Review Team Member. (2010). Accreditation visit to Kentucky school district with Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Children.

Reviewer. (2010). Draft Praxis II: Special Education – Core Applications Exam. Education Professional Standards Board Office. Frankfort, KY.

Coordinator. (2009). Kentucky Education Association Outreach to Teach – School Make-Over at Morgan Elementary Library. [Student community service Outreach Project.] Paducah, KY.

Participant. (2009). National Education Association Outreach to Teach School Make- Over, San Diego, CA.

Trainer/Reviewer. (2010 & 2009). Two (2) site visits with the Kentucky Middle School

Initiative: Schools to Watch team. Louisville, KY. Member. (2009). Comprehensive Strategic Plan Committee. St. Mary School System, Paducah, KY. Consultant. (2008 – 2009). Paducah Tilghman High School. [Provided positive

classroom management strategies for faculty and interns.] Paducah, KY.

Reviewer. (2008). Effective Methods of Teaching Business Education Yearbook: Providing Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Student Needs (Chapter 4). [Recognized in text.]

Book Reviewer. (2007). Pearson/Allyn & Bacon textbook by Bursuck & Damer, Reading Instruction for Students Who Are At Risk or Have Disabilities. [Quoted on cover of text.]

Sponsor. (2007-2009). First Book, Paducah Regional National Chapter. Murray State University – Crisp Center. Paducah, KY.

Participant. (2008). Kentucky Education Association Outreach to Teach. Frankfort, KY. Participant. (2007). School Make-Over. National Education Association Outreach to Teach – School Make-Over. Philadelphia, PA.

Committees National: Secretary. (2015 - present). Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) – Pioneer Division. State Representative. (2015, 2014). Representative Advisory Council for Association of

Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ & St. Louis, MO. State Representative. (2014, 2013). Representative Advisory Committee for Council for

Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA & San Antonio, TX.

Regional: Member. (2016 & 2015). 2016 ATE Summer Conference Planning Committee.

Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators - SRATE. Member. (2009). 2010 Spring Conference Planning Committee. Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators - SRATE. State: Executive Board. (2005 – present) Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators (KATE). Interim Executive Director 2015 – present

Past President 2013 – 2014 [Nominations Chair] President 2013-2012 President – Elect 2011 [Conference Chair] Vice President 2010 [Awards Chair] Vice President Elect 2009 Secretary 2005 – 2009 Conference Steering Committee, 2009 – present. Member 2002 – present.

Executive Board. (2009 – present). Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC).

Pioneer Chair (2015 – current) Past President 2014 – 2015 [Teacher of the Year Committee] President 2013 – 2014 President-Elect 2012-2013 [Yes I Can Coordinator] Finance Committee 2012 – 2015. [Chairperson, 2013 – 2014.] Vice-President2011-2012 [Newsletter Editor; Yes I Can Coordinator] Conference Planning Committee, 2009 - Present Secretary, 2009 – 2011 Member 2002 – present

Member. (2014, 2012, 2011). Kentucky Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Sponsored by Kentucky Department of Education and Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children. [Finalist Selection Committee, 2014.]

Member. (2013). Task Force to develop support program for new directors of special education. (Appointed by Kentucky Director of Special Programs, Kentucky Department of Education). Frankfort, KY.

Member, (2012). Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant Stakeholder’s Committee. (Appointed by Kentucky Director of Special Programs, Kentucky Department of Education). Frankfort, KY.

Member. (2008 – 2010). Kentucky Middle Schools to Watch Program Review Committee. [Conducted site visits to selected schools.] Member. (2004 - 2005). Exceptional Children Instructional Discipline Pilot Program

Committee Kentucky Department of Education.

Member. (2003 – 2004). Kentucky Department of Education Stakeholder Group Supporting Exceptional Children Parents and Families. Local: Partner. (2016). Morgan Elementary School and Lone Oak Middle School 21st Century

programs. [Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and pre-service teachers; provide after school assistance for school programs.]

Coordinator. (2011 – present). Annual Red Cross Blood Drive. Murray State University

– Paducah. [Fall and Spring semester, 2015.] Member. (2011 – 2015). Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Committee. [Paducah McCracken County Area Schools.] Member. (2011 - present). Advisory Council for 21st Century Grants. Paducah and McCracken County Schools.

Member. (2011). College to Career Readiness Summit Steering Committee. Member. (2006 – 2009). Transition Green Committee, Western Kentucky Community

Technical College, MSU Representative.

Member. (2005). Special Education Focus Group, West Kentucky Education Cooperative.

University: Member. (2006 – present). International Studies Advisory Council.

Policy Committee 2015 – 2016. Member. (2014, February). SACS On-Site Reaccreditation Team for Murray State

University – Paducah visit. Member. (2013 – present). Murray State University Racer Round-up Team. (2015, Coordinator of McCracken County High School events.) Member. (2011 – present). Provost’s Task Force on Supported Higher Education Project (SHEP) at Murray State University.

Member. (2012). Search Committee – International Studies Education Advisor. Member. (2010 – 2013). Special Education Scholarship Selection Committee. Member. (2008 – 2013). Scholarship Selection, Billie Downing Scholarship. Member. (2007 – 2008). President’s Task Force. Paducah Campus. Member, (2007 – 2013). Global Education Outreach (GEO). Member. (2009, 2005). Search Committees – Dean of Continuing Education and Director International Studies. College of Education/College of Education & Human Services:. Member. ( 2006 – present). Teacher Education Services Committee. Member. (2012- present). JoAnne Spiceland Scholarship Selection Committee. Member. (2014, 2007- 2010). Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award Selection Committee. (Chair, 2008- 2010). Member. (2010 – 2014.) Classroom Management Task Force. [Co-Chair, 2013 – 2014.] Member. (2012). Search Committee – Chair of Early Childhood and Elementary

Education.

Coordinator. (2011-2012). Professional Learning Community (PLC) – Special Education Program Senate Bill 1 and EPSB initiatives. Member. (2010). Faculty Evaluation Rubric Committee. Member. (2007 – 2014). Technology Oversight Committee. Chair. (2010). Johnson Outstanding Teacher Award Selection Committee. Co-Chair. (2006 – 2009). NCATE Standard IV Diversity Committee. Member. (2006 – 2009). Undergraduate Portfolio Revision Committee. Member. (2006). Disposition and Conceptual Framework Revision Committee.

College of Continuing Education/Regional Academic Outreach: Member. (2015-2016). RAO Search Committee. Murray State University - Paducah. Member. (2014). SACS Site Interview Committee. Murray State University – Paducah. Member. (2004 – present). 2 + 2 Recruitment/Public Relations Committee. Murray State University - Paducah. Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education: Member. (2002 – present). Special Education Advisory Council. Member. (2003- present). Special Education Continuous Assessment Committee. Member. (2003 – 2006). Special Education Alternative Education Committee. Member. (2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2006). [ACS Search Committee. (Chair, 2013.] Member. (2005 – 2014). Individual Activity File (IAF) Committee. [Chair, 2009 – 2014].

Current UniversityProfessional Activities

Faculty Advisor. (2005 – present). Kentucky Education Association – Student Program, Paducah. Faculty Advisor. (2008 – present). Student Council for Exceptional Children, Paducah Chapter. Academic Advisor. (2002 – present). MSU Undergraduate Elementary, Special Education, Middle School – main campus and Paducah advisees. Lead Teacher. (2006 – present). SED 300, Educating Students with Disabilities & SED 425, Specialized Reading for Students with Disabilities. Previous Professional Activities: Faculty Advisor. (2009 – 2014). Best Buddies, Murray State University Chapter. Review Team. (2007-2010). Kentucky Schools to Watch. Secretary. (2006 – 2013). Phi Delta Kappa, MSU Chapter.

Mentor. (2003 – 2011). New Faculty, Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology. Trainer. (2005 – 2010). Kentucky Department of Education, Reading Literacy Program. Teacher Educator. (2002-2011). Kentucky Teacher Internship Project. Faculty Representative. (2002-2009). Hester Residential College. Captain. (2003 – 2008). ROADS Scholars, St. Mary High & Paducah Tilghman.

Professional Association Membership

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) – Pioneer Division, Secretary; Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC) – Pioneer Division, Chairperson.

Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) - Kentucky Representative Assembly; Southern Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE); Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators (KATE) – Executive Director, Interim

Phi Beta Delta Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Kentucky Education Association, Retired (KEA) Paducah-McCracken Co Retired Teachers Kentucky Teacher Internship Project – Teacher Educator (2004 – 2009).

Murray State University International Representative

Ireland. (2016, May & 2015, May). [Taught EDU 370 to education majors and coordinated teaching practicums in Dublin.] Belize. (2015, April). [Supervised student teachers in K-12 programs in Corozal, Belize.] Ireland. (2014, May). [Taught EDU 370 to sixteen MSU students as Study Abroad in Ireland and coordinated practicums in EDU 450 for seven education majors in Dublin.] Corozal, Belize. (2014, January). [Presented workshops and consultation with Corozal

faculty and administration as part of MSU & Corozal partnership].

Ireland. (2013, June). [Visited sites to plan future study abroad program for College of Education students; Funds provided by Faculty Incentive Grant]. Ireland Study Abroad (2013, March). [Taught SED 300 and EDU 450]. London, England. (2011, December). [Taught SED 300 through CCSA Program].

Corozal, Belize. (2011, November). [Supervised student teachers in K-12 programs]. Regensburg, Germany, Europe in Transition Program. (2010, August). [Presentation to

MSU Faculty].

Ireland Study Abroad. (2010, May). [Taught SED 300 through CCSA Program]. Bregenz Environmental Program. (2009, July). [Traveled to Austria to participate in environmental program]. Discover China II. (2008, May). [Traveled to Shandong University at Weihai to pursue

future exchange opportunities; Presentation given to students at Shandong University.]

Corozal, Belize. (2008, April). [Supervised student teachers in K -12 programs]. Discover China I. (June, 2007). [Traveled to Beijing as guest of People’s

Education Press].

Recognition Awarded. 2014 – 2015 Kentucky Outstanding Faculty Advisor. Presented by Kentucky

Education Association. Nominee. Murray State University President’s Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

(2014, 2012). Awarded. United States President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll – Math Out of a Bag Program. (2014, 2013). Awarded. Dr. Charles and Marlene Johnson Outstanding Education Faculty Award.

(2012). Presented through Murray State University College of Education.

Awarded. Max Carman Outstanding Teacher, Murray State University. (2010). Presented by Student Government Association.

Awarded. Marquis Who’s Who in America. (2009 – present). Nominee. Max Carman Outstanding Teacher. Murray State University. (2008). Awarded. 2007 – 2008 Kentucky Outstanding Faculty Advisor. Presented by Kentucky

Education Association. Awarded. Teaching Excellence Award. Presented by Murray State University Board of Regents. (2007).