Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction

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Dr. Mildred M Pearson, Professor

Office: 2215 - Buzzard Hall
Phone: 217 512-9421
Fax: 217-581-6300
Email: mmpearson@eiu.edu
Website: http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfmmp/

Mildred Pearson's Vita
Bio Information
Dr. Mildred Pearson is Professor at Eastern Illinois University where she teaches in the College of Education and Professional Studies in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education.  Dr. Pearson teaches the following courses: Developmental Reading in Elementary School, Language Arts in Elementary School, Advanced Reading in the Content Area, Diagnostic Prescriptive Reading, Remedial Reading Practicum, Interdisciplinary Curriculum, Classroom Management, Principles and Procedures in the Middle Level School and Social and Emotional Development of the Adolescent Child.  She is the Founder of the Bridging Voices in Our Community: Bullying Prevention Project and Inaugraul Director of Faculty Development where she served for over 6 years at EIU. As Director, Dr. Pearson laid the foundation for excellence to ensure that Faculty Development continues to be a rich resource for the EIU learning community, by implementing teaching and learning workshops. Building a national network of contacts, Dr. Pearson brought several leading experts in their discipline to Eastern Illinois University, a testament to her passion and enthusiasm for improving teaching and learning(See faculty development speakers on her website). Additionally, her love for her students comes from her long-term interest in adolescents’ social and emotional well-being. Prior to teaching in higher education, Pearson taught middle school for 17 years.  Her research interest is social cognition, with a focus on self-efficacy. With almost 30 years of evidence-based practice, her passion for bullying prevention has evolved into a venue for healthy dialogue among scholars and practitioners into a community of learners.  A victim of bullying herself, she shares her story of how her own efficaciousness allowed her to overcome pain; while having a strong faith in God, a strong supportive family, and excellent faculty mentors. She recently received the Achievement Contribution Award for Service 2015 and she was featured on the EIU homepage at: https://www.eiu.edu/index.php

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs Marcus Jamal and Kayleigh Grace,reading, listening to music, traveling and seeing the world. Dr. Pearson also enjoys spending time with her family.

Frequently Taught Courses

Education

Professional Organizations

Research

Selected Publications

Selected Conference Presentations

Pearson, M. & Williams, A.(2017).  Remembering The Forgotten Students in Higher Education: Dismissed, Discarded, Displaced, and Disconnected.  Lilly Conference, Ashville, North Carolina.
 
Pearson, M. & Hunt, T. (2017). Unleashing American Literature: Using Innovative
Approaches to Galvanize Students of Today, National Council of Teachers of English(NCTE). St. Louis, Mo.
 
Pearson, M. (February, 2016). STEMulating Diversity: Mentoring and Supporting Minority Students. EIUunity Diversity Conference. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois.
 
Pearson, M. (February, 2016). Integrating Social and Emotional Learning and theCommon Core. Charleston Middle School, Charleston, Illinois.
 
Pearson, M.M. (August, 2017). Remembering The Forgotten Students in Higher Education:  Dismissed, Discarded, Displaced, and Disconnected.  Lilly Conference. Ashville, NC.

Pearson, M.M. (October, 2015). Racial Bullying, Can Minority Students Survive and Thrive in the Academy? Yes! Bridging Voices in Our Community (BVC) 5^th Annual Bullying Prevention Conference. Charleston, IL.
 
Pearson, M.M.(February, 2015).  Excel Thru SEL: Using Social and Emotional Learning to Promote Civility in the Classroom. Lilly Conference, Newport Beach CA.
 
Pearson, M.M.& Schmitz, A.(October, 2014).  Integrating SEL and the Common Core. Bridging Voices in Our Community (BVC) 4^th Bullying Prevention Conference. Charleston, IL.
 
Pearson, M.M. (August, 2014).  Hope:  Effective Instruction for the Millennial Learners.  Keynote speaker.  Alcorn University, Mississippi.
 
Pearson, M. M. & Harvey II, D. (May, 2013). Cognitive Science: How Do Deep Approaches to Learning Promote Metacognitive Strategies to Enhance learning? In Proceedings of the International Lilly Conference 2013 (pp.60-65). Bethesda, MA: Lilly Evidenced Based Teaching. Retrieved from http://lillyconferences.com/bethesda/files/2013-Proceedings.pdf
 
Pearson, M. & Williams, A.(May, 2013).  Engaging Voices of Disconnected Learners. International Lilly Conference, Bethesda, MA.
 
Pearson, M. (October, 2013).  When Bullies Speak:  Are you listening? Presented at the Bridging Voices in Our Community (BVC).  Bullying Prevention 3^rd  Annual Conference.  Charleston, Il.
 
Pearson, M. (October, 2013). Can you Feel My Pain?  Presented at the Bridging Voices in Our Community (BVC).  Bullying Prevention 3^rd Annual Conference.  Charleston, Il
 
Pearson, M. (November, 2013).  Let’s Do Teaching: Promoting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) To Enhance Personal and Academic Development. Association for Middle Level Education. Minneapolis, Minn.
 
Pearson, M. & Cantu, S.(2013, April). The Diversity Dialogue: Rethinking Pedagogical Practices to Provide Hope for Pre-Service Teachers. National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). Chicago, Illinois 

Pearson, M. & Harvey II, D. (2011). Integrating Technology Among Pre-service Teachers to Promote Reflections and Make Connections. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 2654-2659). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/36714.
 
Pearson, M.M. & Thomas, K.T. (2010) Creating Quality Faculty Development Programs to Impact
     Learning. Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
 
Pearson, M.M. & Thomas, K.T. (2009) Promoting the Wholesome Professor: Building, Sustaining &
     Assessing Faculty. Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
 
Pearson, M.M. (2009). Making Connections: Creating a Mentoring Community. Lilly Conference on
     College Teaching –Annual Conference 2009. Traverse City, MI.
 
Pearson, M.M. & Harden, J.(2007). Equity For All?  Each One, Reach One.  National Middle
     School Essentials Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.
 
Pearson, M.M (February, 2007). Culturally Responsive Teaching. Paper presented at Eastern
     Illinois University, Charleston Illinois.
 
Pearson, M.M (October, 2006). Promoting the Wholesome Professor.  Paper presented at the
     Professional Organizational Development Network (POD). Portland, Oregon.
 
Pearson, M.M (August, 2006). From Myths to Reality:  Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching.
     Paper presented at the Association of Illinois Middle-Level Schools, Tinley Park, Illinois.
 
Pearson, M.M (May, 2006). Center Stage:  Moving Voices From The Margin To The Center.  Paper
     presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
Pearson, M.M. (May, 2006). Inspiration in Hand.  Using a handheld computer with struggling
     readers.  Paper presented at the International Reading Association, Chicago, Illinois.
 
Pearson, M.M. (April, 2006). “Inspiration in Hand.” Paper presented at the International
     Reading Association, Chicago, Illinois.
 
Pearson, M.M. (April, 2006). “What’s in a Mentor”?  Paper presented at the Faculty Mentoring
     Circles Connection.  Eastern Illinois University.  Charleston, Illinois.
 
Pearson, M.M. (February, 2006). The Effective Use of a Handheld Computer in Reading.  Paper presented at the Technology Reading
     & Learning Difficulties Conference.
 
Pearson, M.M (February, 2006).  “Culturally Responsive Teaching.”  Paper presented at Eastern
     Illinois University. Charleston, Illinois.
 
Pearson, M.M. (June, 2005). PMS: Physical, Mental, and Social Cost of Being a Woman in Leadership. 
     Paper presented at the Excellence in Ministry Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 
 
Pearson, M.M. (June, 2004). Reading and Writing to the Handbeat of the Handheld.  Paper presented
     at the National Education Computing Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.  
 
Pearson, M.M (March, 2004). Bridging The Gap For Struggling Learners By Maximizing Literacy Opportunities” Paper presented at the
     Illinois Reading Conference, Springfield, Illinois. 
 
Pearson, M.M (September, 2004). Bad Girls Empowered & Entitled For Leadership. Paper
     presented at Women of Excellence Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
 
Pearson, M.M. (November, 2004).  “Finding ‘Their Way: The Influence of Self-Efficacy Among Middle
     School Girls.”Paper presented at the National Middle School Association (NSMA)
     Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Funding & Grants

• NSF STEM Grant Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Illinois ($3 million) (2015 under review).
• John S. and Margaret Redden Grant Fund, Eastern Illinois University, $1500.00 awarded, Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2015).
• John S. and Margaret Redden Grant Eastern Illinois University, $1500.00 Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2014).
• Provost Integrative Learning Grant Eastern Illinois University, ($750.00) awarded, Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2014).
• John S. and Margaret Redden Grant Eastern Illinois University, ($1500.00) awarded, Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2013).
• Partnership Grant-Faculty Development, Eastern Illinois University, ($700.00) awarded, Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2013).
• Undergraduate Research Grant (College of Education and Professional Studies (Samantha Cantu-$250.00) awarded, Charleston, Illinois (2013).
• John S. and Margaret Redden Grant Eastern Illinois University, $1500.00 awarded, Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2012).
• Undergraduate Research Grant College of Education and Professional Studies Grant (Lauren Gallick-$250.00), Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2012).
• Partnership Grant-Faculty Development awarded ($700.00) Charleston, Illinois (Fall, 2012).
• Developed a fundraising program called Partners in Action Program totaling awarded $73,000 Charleston, Illinois (Fall 2009).
• Developed a fundraising program called Partners in Actions Program totaling awarded $40,930 Charleston, Illinois (Fall 2008).
• Developed a fundraising program called Partners in Actions Program totaling awarded $31,463 Charleston, Illinois (Fall 2007).
• Academic Solutions Learning Academy, awarded ($82,000.00) Milwaukee, Wisconsin  (Fall, 2007).
• Course Redesign MLE 4280: Preparing Teachers For Tomorrow’s Technology awarded (PT3 Grant – ($4,000) (August 2003).
• Course Redesign ELE 3280:  Preparing Teachers For Tomorrow’s Technology awarded (PT3 Grant – ($4,000) (August 2003).

Community

• Bridging Voices in Our Community, President
• Mayors Appointment-Citizens Police Academy
• Making Excellence Inclusive (MEI)
• Interdisciplinary Center for Global Diversity
• Mentoring, Advisory, Partnerships & Service (MAPS)
• Diversity Coffee Shop Conversations
• Youth Church Groups (Milwaukee, Wisc.)
• Higher Learning Commission – NCA. PEAQ Consultant Evaluator Training. Lisle, IL. November 2009.
• Illinois Association for School, College and University Staffing. Cultural Relevance & Diversity. Utica, IL. January 2009.
• Reedsburg School District. Palm Training Workshop. Reedsburg, Wisconsin. September 2007.
• International Reading Association (IRA) Concurrent Presenter: Inspiration in Hand. Chicago, IL.  2006.
• Mattoon Middle School, Self-Efficacy and the Influence of Handheld Computers, Fall, 2005.