Curriculum Vitae

Scholarly Journals

Burns, R. W., & Badiali, B. (Under Review). Identifying pedagogical skills of supervisors: Unearthing the intricacies and complexities of learning to supervise.

Burns, R. W., & Badiali, B. (Revise and Resubmit). When supervision is conflated with evaluation: Teacher candidates' perceptions of novice supervision.

Jacobs, J., Burns, R. W., & Yendol-Hoppey, D. (Revising to Submit). Supervision in an accountability climate: Understanding educators' experiences with professional learning under differing high stakes sanctions. The Journal of Educational Change.

Burns, R. W., Yendol-Hoppey, D., & Jacobs, J. (Accepted). High quality teaching requires collaboration: How partnerships can create a true continuum of professional learning for educators. The Educational Forum. A Publication of Kappa Delta Pi.

Burns, R. W., & Badiali, B. (In Preparation). Framing conceptual, procedural, and emotional mentoring for supervision.

Burns, R. W. (2010). Desperate times call for drastic measures: How far would you go to teach a lesson in respect?. The Catalyst for Change: Journal of the National School Development Council (36)1.

Nolan, J., Badiali, B., Zembal-Saul, C., Burns, R. W., Edmondson, J., Bauer, D., Queeney, D., & Wheland, M. (2009, Fall). The Penn State-State College Elementary Professional Development School Collaborative: A Profile. School-University Partnerships: The Journal of the National Association for Professional Development Schools (3)2, pp. 19-30.

Burns, R. W. (2008). Book review: The speed of trust. The Catalyst for Change: Journal of the National School Development Council, (35)2, pp. 42 – 44.

Book Chapters

Dennis, D., Burns, R. W., Davis, J., Jacobs, J., & Yendol-Hoppey, D. (In Preparation). Problematizing clinical education: What is our future? Chapter proposal accepted for R. Flessner & D. R. Lecklider (Eds.), The power of clinical preparation in teacher education. Rowman & Littlefield Education in assocation with the Assocation of Teacher Education.

Burns, R. W. (In Preparation). My professional journey. Chapter proposal accepted for D. Kemp (Ed). Dignity of the calling: Educators share the beginnings of their journeys.

Burns, R. W. & Badiali, B. (2013). Preparing teacher educators in the professional development school context. In J. Perry & D. L. Carlson (Eds.), In their own words: A journey to the stewardship of the practice in education. Information Age Publishing.

Arbaugh, F., Nolan, J., Parks, K. & Burns, R. W. (2012). The practices and knowledge of school-based teacher education practitioners. In M. Macintyre Latta & S. Wunder (Eds.). Placing practitioner knowledge at the center of teacher education: Rethinking the policy and practice of the education doctorate. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Newsletters and Other Practitioner-Oriented Publications

Powell, R. L., Burns, R. W., Ward, J., Persbacker, S., Kondash, A., Norton, L., & Mercer, S. (In Press). "These kids": Supporting pre-service teachers' understanding of a culturally diverse student population. PDS Parnters.

Burns, R.W., Yendol-Hoppey, D., Badiali, B., & Nolan, J. (2013). Let’s learn together. The Kappan.

Juried Presentations and Papers Presented

2014

Burns, R. W., & Badiali, B. (2014, April). Conceptual, procedural, and emotional mentoring: The reframing of supervisor learning to practice to learning from practice. Proposal under review for the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association in Philadelphia, PA.

Jacobs, J., Burns, R. W., & Yendol-Hoppey, D. (2014, February). Understanding the role and function of the PST supervisor: A review of the empirical literature. Presentation accepted at the annual meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators in St. Louis, MO.

Yendol-Hoppey, D., Jacobs, J., Davis, D., Burns, R. W., van Ingen, S., Dennis, D., & Tricarico, K. (2014, March). Preparing the next generation of teacher educators to lead innovative teacher education: Clinically rich, equity-focused, and inquiry based. A four paper symposium accepted at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education in Indianapolis, IN.

Burns, R. W., Powell, R. L., Safara, K., & Kondash, A. (2014). Prioritizing depth in the field experience: Examining looping with pre-service teachers. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools at the PDS National Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

Burns, R. W., Powell, R. L., Baker, W., Reyes, Y., Robertson, M., & Ortiz, S. (2014). Content-focused coaching: Conceptualizing structures, roles, and supervisory practices for supporting preservice teacher education in the content areas. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools at the PDS National Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

Johnson, W., Burns, R. W., Baker, W., Bellas, A., Reyes, Y., Safara, K., Perrone, F. (2014). Developing teacher leaders together: Design principles and challenges of creating a school-wide, differentiated professional development experience. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools at the PDS National Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

Papke, A., Burns, R. W., Vlk, A., Ortiz, S., & Makris, C. (2014). ActivLearning in an ActivClassroom: Using Promethean Technology to differentiate teaching and learning. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools at the PDS National Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

2012

Burns, R. W., & Badiali, B. (2012, October). Conceptualizing supervision in a PDS context. Presented at the annual meeting of the Council of Professors of Instructional Supervision in Asheville, NC.

Jacobs, J., Burns, R. W., & Yendol-Hoppey, D. (2012, October). Supervision in a climate of accountability: Understanding educators’ experiences with professional learning. Presented at the annual meeting of the Council of Professors of Instructional Supervision in Asheville, NC.

Burns, R.W. (2012, April). Conceptualizing supervision in a PDS context: A case analysis. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association in Vancouver, Canada.

Burns, R. W. (2012, March). Supervision in the PDS: Understanding is characteristics and multiple pedagogies. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Las Vegas, NV.

Burns, R.W., Badiali, B., Barthmaier, L., & McDonald, C. (2012, March). A paradigmatic shift in pedagogy: Using conversation as inquiry groups with undergraduates to restructure the seminar experience. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Las Vegas, NV.

Alexander, M., Burns, R. W., Kitt, M.J., & Wheland, M. (2012, March). iSupervision: Exploring the iPad as a supervisory tool in the PDS context. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Las Vegas, NV.

2011

Burns, R. W. (2011, October). Developing teacher leaders in a professional development school context: The transformative nature of the hybrid role. Presented at the annual meeting of the Council of Professors of Instructional Supervision in Aguadillo, Puerto Rico.

Burns, R. W. with Nolan, J., & Dewitt, K. (2011, October). A paradigmatic shift in pedagogy: Using conversation as inquiry groups with undergraduates to restructure the seminar experience. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Dewitt, K., Burns, R. W., & Stahl, C. (2011, October). Examining interpersonal relationships between student teachers and their supervisors. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Stoicovy, D., & Burns, R. W. (2011, October). Turning learning inside out: Finding teacher voice through professional development. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Burns, R. W. (2011, April). The transformative nature of the hybrid role. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Burns, R. W., Dewitt, K., Stahl, C., & Pollick, T. (2011, March). Examining the interpersonal relationships between interns and their student teaching supervisors. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Burns, R. W., Stahl, C., Lunsford, S., & Shoemaker, K. (2011, March). Deepening reflective practices through focused observations and video analysis. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Stoicovy, D., & Burns, R. W. (2011, March). Bringing teacher voice to self-directed professional development: Lessons learned. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2010

Burns, R. W., & Dewitt, K. (2010, October). Examining the interpersonal relationships between student teachers and their supervisors. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, PA.

Burns, R. W. (2010, October). Understanding the transformative nature of the hybrid role. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, PA.

Burns, R. W. (2010, April). The journey back: A case study examining the re-enculturation of a hybrid educator. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association in San Francisco, CA.

Ballock, E., Reilly, C., Burns, R. W., & DeWitt, K. (2010, March). Hitting the ground running: A panel discussion on developing teacher educator identities and praxis on the job, within a PDS context. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Orlando, FL.

Burns, R. W. (2010, March). Understanding the transformative nature of the hybrid role. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Orlando, FL.

Burns, R. W. with Stoicovy, D., McGarry, L., & Fricker, M. (2010, March). No learner left behind: The impact of differentiated professional development on students, teacher candidates, and current educators. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Orlando, FL.

Burns, R. W. with McDonald, C., & Washell, D. (2010, March). Digging deeper: Using video analysis to unearth the intricacies of novice teacher reflection and supervisory practices. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools.

Stoicovy, D., Burns, R. W., Cody, J. L., & Cullin, E. S. (2010, March). Turning learning inside out: Self-directed professional development. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association in Philadelphia, PA

2009

Burns, R. W., & Washell, D. (2009, November). Digging deeper: Using video analysis to deepen reflective practices of novices and supervisors. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development in Harrisburg, PA.

Burns, R. W., with Zembal-Saul, C., & Washell, D. (2009, October). Reflection goes high tech: Using video analysis to construct evidence-based decisions about teaching and learning. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, PA.

Badiali, B., Nolan, J., Edmonson, J., & Burns, R. W. (2009, October). Signature pedagogies, laboratories of practice, unconventional capstones and clinical rotations: Program designs for the education of teacher educators. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, PA.

Burns, R.W., & Washell, D. (2009, July). Digging deeper: Using video analysis to unearth the intricacies of novice teacher reflection and supervision. Presented at the Penn State Summer Conference for Partnerships and Professional Development Schools in State College, PA.

Burns, R.W. (2009, June). The journey back: A case study examining the re-enculturation of a hybrid educator. Poster and paper presented at the annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference in Ohio.

Johnson, G., Burlingame, P., Burns, R.W., Salem, M., & Tack, H. (2009, April). Engaging students with program learning outcomes using blogs. Presented at the annual meeting of the Penn State University Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium in State College, PA.

Badiali, B., & Burns, R.W. (2009, March). Deliberately using the PDS to prepare future teacher educators. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Daytona, FL.

Burns, R.W., & Badiali, B. (2009, March). The journey back: A case study examining the re-enculturation of a hybrid educator. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Daytona, FL.

Burns, R.W. with Stoicovy, D., Ciuffetelli, L., & Harris, P. (2009, March). Turning learning inside out: Professional development in a PDS. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Daytona, FL.

Burns, R.W. with Washell, D., & Harris, P. (2009, March). Digging deeper: Using video analysis to unearth the intricacies of novice reflection and supervisory practices. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Daytona, FL.

2008

Burns, R.W., & Washell, D. (2008, October). Making thinking visible: Using video analysis technology to examine problems of practice. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators and the Pennsylvania Education Research Association in Harrisburg, PA.

Burns, R.W. with Hershberger, K., Kur, J., & Donaldson, J. (2008, April). Arriving home: Unpacking experienced teachers’ decision-making processes through video analysis. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Orlando, FL.                                  

Burns, R.W., & Washell, D. (2008, April). Beyond reflective practice: Using video analysis technology to examine problems of practice. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Orlando, FL.

Zembal-Saul, C., Burns, R.W., & Hershberger, K. (2008, March). Making the transparent visible: Using video-analysis to reveal the expert decision making of elementary teachers during science instruction. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education in Las Vegas, NV.

2007

Nolan, J., & Burns, R. (2007, October). The impact of professional development schools on mentor teachers. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, PA.

Nolan, J., Burns, R.W., & Grove, D. (2007, October). Classroom learning environments. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators in Harrisburg, PA.

2013 – Present

AERA Division K, Section 6: Field Experiences, Proposal Reviewer and AERA Supervision and Instructional Leadership SIG, Proposal Reviewer

2012 – Present
Teachers College Press,
Book Proposal Reviewer

2010 – Present
The International Journal of
Leadership in Education, Reviewer

2010
Taking Stock of Professional Development Schools: What’s Needed Now, The National Society for the Study of Education Yearbook, Reviewer

2013

Mort Teacher Leader Academy
Burns, R. W. with William Woodland Johnson, III (Principal of Mort Elementary). Funded.

2012

CREATE SCHOLARS Program (December)
Jacobs, J., Green, B., Burns, R. W., Parker, A., Yendol-Hoppey, D.
University of South Florida. $5,000 and 5 Graduate Assistants. Funded.

2011

The iSupervision Initiative: Using the iPad as a Supervisory Tool. Supported.

2008 – 2010

Turning Learning Inside Out: Differentiated School Wide Professional Development.
Park Forest Elementary School. State College, PA. $55,000 with Donnan Stoicovy, Principal. Funded.

2013

The Promethean Project (Co-Principal Investigator)

A Collaborative Project among the USF College of Education, USF College of Business, and Promethean Technologies

Alsopp, D., Burns, R. W., Yendol-Hoppey, D., Sang, P., Welsh, J., & Torres, V.

University of South Florida. Undisclosed amount. Unfunded.

2012

Coach-a-Bull Grant Proposal (November)

Yendol-Hoppey, D., Burns, R. W., Jacobs, J.,
& Winkleman, R.

University of South Florida. $45,000. Unfunded.

2008

ING Unsung Heroes Grant in support of differentiated professional development. $25,000 with Donnan Stoicovy, Principal. Unfunded.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCES

2012 – Present

University of South Florida Annual Inquiry Conference, Planning Committee, Tampa, FL

• Served on a planning committee with university faculty across the College of Education to plan and implement the first annual inquiry conference for undergraduates, teachers, doctoral students, and university faculty.

2010

Professional Development Consultant, Krause Center for Innovation, Los Altos Hills, CA

• Collaborated with Gay Krause and her staff to implement and analyze professional development experiences for K-12 teachers regarding being and becoming technologically innovative with their practice.

2009 – 2010

Conference Planning Committee, Penn State Summer Conference for Partnerships and Professional Development Schools

• Collaborated with scholars throughout the nation to determine a theme and a call for proposals for the first annual meeting of this conference.

2008 – 2009

Professional Development Consultant with Dr. Bernard Badiali, Clearfield Area School District, Clearfield Co., PA

• Co-planned and facilitated a two-day training workshop for 20 teachers and administrators from varying levels and years of experience to assist them in developing group facilitation skills.

Conference Planning Committee, Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators           

• Collaborated with college teacher educators throughout the state to determine a theme and strands as well as reviewed proposals for the annual meeting.

2008

Educational Consultant and Academic Advisor, Penn State University, State College, PA

• Advised incoming freshmen during their First Year Testing Counseling Advising Program.

PEDAGOGY AND TEACHING

University of South Florida

Courses Taught

• Classroom Management (EDE 4301), Undergraduate (2012)

• Level 1 Field Experience (EDE 4941), Undergraduate (2012)

• Level 2 Field Experience (EDE 4942), Undergraduate (2013)

• Level 3 Final Internship (EDE 4940), Undergraduate (2013 - Present)

  • Teacher Leadership Certificate

  • Coaching for Student Learning (EDE 6556), Graduate (2013)

• Teacher Research for Student Learning (EDE 6486), Graduate (2014)

• RED 6748 Teacher Researcher Methods in Reading, Graduate (2014)

Course Lead

• Creating & Differentiating Learning Environments in Elementary Schools (EDE 4504), Undergraduate (2013 - Present)

• Instructional Planning for Diverse Learners (EDE 4301), Undergraduate (2013)

Courses Developed

• Teaching and Learning with Technology for Educators (TBD), Graduate (Masters)

• Creating & Differentiating Learning Environments in Elementary Schools (EDE 4504), Undergraduate

• Instructional Planning for Diverse Learners (EDE 4301), Undergraduate

Penn State University

Courses Taught

• Classroom Learning Environments Course (CI 405/EDLDR 405), Undergraduate

• Clinical Application of Instruction Elementary Education (CI 495B), Undergraduate

• Practicum in Student Teaching: Elementary and Kindergarten Education and Professional Development Practicum (CI 495D & F), Undergraduate

• Teaching Science in the Elementary PDS (SCIED 458), Undergraduate

• Video Analysis of Teaching (CI 498C), Graduate

• Research Based Classroom Strategies That Improve Student Achievement (CI 497C), Graduate

Courses Developed

Video Analysis of Teaching (CI 498C), Graduate

Research Based Classroom Strategies That Improve Student Achievement (CI 497C), Graduate

2018

Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact Award from the Council of Great City Colleges of Education

• Awarded for the Mort Teacher Leader Academy, which I co-created and co-facilitated since 2013 with William Woodland Johnson III, Principal of Mort Elementary Community Partnership School

• According to the Council for Great City Schools, this national award honors “an outstanding partnership between a university and an urban school district that has had a positive and significant impact on student learning.” 

2018

Florida Compact Campus-Community Partnership Award

• Awarded to the University of South Florida College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools for the Mort Teacher Leader Academy, which I co-created and co-facilitated since 2013 with William Woodland Johnson III, Principal of Mort Elementary Community Partnership School.

• According to their web site, this state award honors, “…outstanding campus-community partnerships that produce measurable improvements in and demonstrate a commitment to a community while enhancing higher education.”

2014

Spirit of Partnership Award to the University of South Florida College of Education given by the University of South Carolina for an institution’s commitment to bringing scholars and practitioners to the National PDS Conference.

• In 2014, I supported the inquiries of 2 principals, 6 inservice teachers, 4 preservice teachers, and 2 doctoral students at the National PDS Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

• In 2013, I supported the inquiries of 1 principal, 1 inservice teacher, 1 preservice teacher, and 2 doctoral students at the National PDS Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Association of Teacher Educators Distinguished Program in Teacher Education given to the Elementary Education Partnership Programs

• Key member of the program development and program nomination team.

National Association for Professional Development Schools Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement Award given to the Elementary Education Partnership Programs

• Key member of the program development and program nomination team.

2013

The Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association Early Career Achievement Award

2012

American Education Research Association Professional Development School Research Special Interest Group Dissertation Scholar Award

2011

Phi Delta Kappa Andrew V. Kozak Fellowship Award

2010

American Education Research Association Professional Development School Research Special Interest Group Scholar

Arthur Blumberg Scholar. Given by the Council of Professors of Instructional Supervision

Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Collaboratory Scholar

2005

Pennsylvania State University Outstanding New Graduate

2002

Phi Delta Kappa Student Teaching Award Recipient

Penn State University College of Education Outstanding Student Teacher Award

George Rexford Brewer Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Teachers

2021 - Present

2018 - 2021

University of North Florida

Bill Herrold Endowed Professor

Director of Clinical Practice and Educational Partnerships

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum

College of Education and Human Services

The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus

Associate Professor

Department of Teaching and Learning

College of Education

2007 - 2012

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park Campus

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis in Supervision

Dissertation Title: Conceptualizing Supervision in the Professional Development School Context: A Case Analysis

Graduate Assistant, Elementary Professional Development School

Professional Development Associate, Elementary Professional Development School

Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate Graduate Representative

College of Education Faculty Council Graduate Representative 

2002 - 2007

Boyertown Area School District

Elementary Educator (Grade 6), Gilbertsville Elementary School, Gilbertsville, PA

Outdoor Learning Classrooms Project Founder and Chairperson

Science Curriculum Committee Member

Mathematics Remediation Teacher

First Energy Education Advisory Council Member

School Advisory Committee Member

2007 – 2012

The Pennsylvania State University

Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction

Emphasis in Supervision

2002 – 2008

The Pennsylvania State University

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction

Science Education Concentration

1998 - 2002

The Pennsylvania State University

B.S. Elementary Education

Spanish Minor

2018

Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact Award from the Council of Great City Colleges of Education

• Awarded for the Mort Teacher Leader Academy, which I co-created and co-facilitated since 2013 with William Woodland Johnson III, Principal of Mort Elementary Community Partnership School

• According to the Council for Great City Schools, this national award honors “an outstanding partnership between a university and an urban school district that has had a positive and significant impact on student learning.” 

2018

Florida Compact Campus-Community Partnership Award

• Awarded to the University of South Florida College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools for the Mort Teacher Leader Academy, which I co-created and co-facilitated since 2013 with William Woodland Johnson III, Principal of Mort Elementary Community Partnership School.

• According to their web site, this state award honors, “…outstanding campus-community partnerships that produce measurable improvements in and demonstrate a commitment to a community while enhancing higher education.”

2017

Claudia A. Balach Teacher Research Award from the American Educational Research Association Professional Development School Research Special Interest Group

• Awarded to the collaborative research group from the Mort Teacher Leader Academy: Rebecca West Burns (lead faculty researcher), Woodland Johnson (Principal), Amanda Bellas (Teacher Leader), Francesca Perrone-Britt (Teacher), Kristen Hodges (Teacher).

• This national award recognizes exemplary practitioner research in or on professional development schools.

2016

University of South Florida Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching Award       

• This university-wide award “recognizes excellence, innovation, and effectiveness in teaching that demonstrates community collaboration, institutional impact, and deeply engaged, high-quality teaching.” I won this award for the creation and impact of the Mort Teacher Leader Academy.

2014

National Association for Professional Development Schools Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement Award

• This national award was given to The University of South Florida Elementary Education Program and Hillsborough County Public Schools for their exemplary partnership to prepare high quality teachers. I was a key member of the program development and program nomination team

2014

Association of Teacher Educators Distinguished Program in Teacher Education

• This national award was given to the University of South Florida Elementary Education Program and Hillsborough County Public Schools for their collaboration in designing an exemplary teacher preparation program. I was a key member of the program development and the program nomination team.