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Elizabeth Anderson Swaggerty

East Carolina University

Professor of Reading & Literacy Education

Department of Literacy Studies, English Education and History Education

Speight Building 138

Greenville, NC 27858

USA

swaggertye@ecu.edu

EDUCATION

Ph.D.  2006   Literacy Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.   1998    Elementary Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B.A.    1997    Human Learning and Behavior, Elementary Education University of Tennessee, Knoxville

CERTIFICATIONS

State of North Carolina Teaching License; Reading K-12; Elem. Education K-6 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fall 2006-Present East Carolina University
Courses Taught: READ 3302  Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades (Undergraduate); READ 3204 Fundamentals of Reading (Undergraduate); READ 3205/3206 Diagnostic/Prescriptive Teaching of Reading (Undergraduate);  READ 4534 Problems in the Teaching of Reading, Writing Intensive (Undergraduate); READ 4313 Reading Remediation and Practicum; READ 5316  Phonics, Online and Face-to-Face (Graduate); READ 6418 Reading: The Learning Bases (Graduate); READ 6403  Special Topics in Reading Education (Graduate); READ 6406/07 Preliminary Investigations into Literacy Education (Graduate); ELEM 4324: Teaching Internship in Elementary Education (Undergraduate)

2003-2006 University of Tennessee
Courses Taught: READ 430 Elementary and Middle School Developmental Reading Instruction (Undergraduate); EL ED 504 Reading Methods for Alternative Licensure Special Education (Graduate); EL ED 595 Reading Methods and Assessment for Alternative Licensure Teachers (Graduate); EL ED 505 Elementary and Middle School Teaching Methods II (Graduate); ED 574 Analysis of Teaching for Professional Development (Graduate); ED 575 Professional Internship in Teaching (Graduate); ED 591  Clinical Studies (Graduate)

Summer 2002  Third Grade Reading Intervention Teacher, Lonsdale Elementary School, Knox County Schools, EXCEL Summer School Program, Knoxville, Tennessee

1997-2003  Third Grade Teacher, Ridgedale Elementary School, Knox County Schools, Knoxville, Tennessee

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
2020-present  Interim Department Chair

2015-2020   Graduate Director, Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
ORCID iD iconorcid.org/0000-0002-0901-5204

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (*student)

  1. Swaggerty, E. A., Atkinson, T. S., Anderson, K. A., & *Tillery, L. (Under Review).“I actually enjoy reading to them now”: Shifts in preschool parent perspectives following a shared reading workshop.
  2. Swaggerty, E. A., Atkinson, T. S., & Anderson, V. (Under Review). Kindergarten is for Black and Brown Children: An analysis of picture books about starting kindergarten.
  3. Broemmel, A. D., Swaggerty, E. A., *Rigell, A., & Blanton, B. (2020). “I felt like my practice was catching up with my beliefs:” A longitudinal cognitive study of seven early career literacy teachers and their praxis. Action in Teacher Education. DOI: 1080/01626620.2020.1756528
  4. Atkinson, T. S.; Anderson, K. L.; & Swaggerty, E. A. (2019). Bridging the gap between researchers and wider audiences: Navigating a community literacy collaboration in real-time,” eJournal of Public Affairs, 8(2), Article 2. DOI:10.21768/ejopa8.2.2. https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/ejopa/vol8/iss2/2
  5. Anderson, K. L., Atkinson, T. S., Swaggerty, E. A., & O’Brien, K., (2019). Exploring the short-term impacts of a community- based book distribution program. Literacy Research and Instruction, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/19388071.2019.1579010
  6. Anderson, K. L., Atkinson, T. S., Swaggerty, E. A., & O’Brien, K. (2018). Examining relationships between home-based shared book reading practices and children’s language/literacy skills at kindergarten entry. Early Child Development and Care, 1–16. http://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2018.1443921
  7. Birdyshaw, D., Swaggerty, E., McGriff, M., Rutherford, A., Ro, J., Tancock, S., Fine, J., & Leach, A. (2017). Beyond state requirements: Examining teacher preparation for literacy instruction in United States teacher education programs. Literacy Practice & Research, 43(1), 15-25.
  8. Swaggerty, E. A., & Broemmel, A. B. (2017). Authenticity, relevance, and connectedness: Graduate students’ learning preferences and experiences in an online reading education course. The Internet and Higher Education Journal, 32, 80-86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2016.10.002
  9. Broemmel, A., & Swaggerty, E. (2016). “I’ve tried and I’ve died this year”: First year teachers reflect on literacy reform. The New Educator, 13(1) 41-52. DOI: 10.1080/1547688X.2015.1094712
  10. *Radabaugh, L., & Swaggerty, E. (2015). The effect of teacher-mediated vocabulary discussions during read alouds. Global Partners in Education Journal, 5(2), 77-91. http://www.gpejournal.org/index.php/GPEJ/article/viewFile/106/pdf
  11. Swaggerty, E., Atkinson, T., Cannon, & T. (2015). Making a true shift into 21st Century literacy learning with multimodal digital response projects. Literacy Practice and Research. 41(1), 14-18.
  12. *Bahoric, K., & Swaggerty, E. (2015). Fanfiction: Exploring in- and out-of-school literacy practices. Colorado Reading Journal, 26, 25-31.
  13. Atkinson, T. S., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2011). Empowering fourth grade researchers with Scrapblog: Reaping the rewards of Web 2.0 student-centered learning. Language Arts 89(2), 99-112.
  14. Hu, R., Caron, T., Deters, F., Moret, L., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2011). Teacher educators teaching and learning together: A collaborative self-study of support within an online literacy learning community. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 7(1), 57-67. Available: http://jolt.merlot.org/vol7no1/hu_0311.pdf
  15. Swaggerty, E. , Atkinson, T. S., Faulconer, J. L., & Griffith, R. R. (2011). Academic writing retreat: A time for rejuvenated and focused writing. Journal of Faculty Development, 25(1) 5-11.
  16. Griffith, R. R., Swaggerty, E. A., Hu, R., *Thompson, L., & Cannon, T. (2010). On the cusp of great knowledge: An investigation of how a reading methods course supported the development of characteristics of excellent reading teachers. Journal of Reading Education, 35(4)27-35.
  17. Swaggerty, E. A., & *Woodward, J. L. (2010). Reading comprehension instruction: Strategies to support understanding of text. Indiana Reading Journal, 43(1), 19-23.
  18. Faulconer, J., Atkinson, T., Griffith, R., & Swaggerty, (2010). The power of living the writerly life: A group model for women writers. NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education, 3(1), 207-235.
  19. Swaggerty, E. A., Zhang, G., & Atkinson, T. S. (2010). Podcasting: Engaging preservice teachers in learning about reading education with Web 2.0 technologies. Teacher Education Quarterly, Special Online Edition, p. 115-145. Available: http://www.teqjournal.org/swaggertyetal.html
  20. Swaggerty, E. A. (2009). “That just really knocks me out”: Fourth grade students navigate postmodern picture books. Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 5(1), 9-33. Available: http://jolle.coe.uga.edu/archive/2009_1/2_Swaggerty.pdf
  21. Broemmel, A. D., Swaggerty, E. A., & McIntosh, D. (2009). Navigating the waters of teacher induction: One beginning teacher’s journey. The New Educator, 5(1), 67-80. Available: http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/education/theneweducator/upload/4th-article.pdf

Chapters in Professional Books

  1. Atkinson, T. S., Anderson, K. L., Swaggerty, E. A., & Rowe, M. (2022). From idea to reality: Developing an early literacy action plan with community partners. A Field Guide to Community Literacy: Case Studies and Tools for Praxis, Evaluation, and Research. Editors, L. Henry & N. Stahl. Taylor & Francis Group. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003228042
  2. Swaggerty, E. A. (2015). Selecting texts for upper elementary students who avoid reading or find reading difficult. In Deborah Wooten and Bernice Cullinan’s (Eds.) Children’s literature in the reading program: An invitation to read, 4th (p. 150-166). Newark, DE: International Literacy Association.
  3. Swaggerty, E. A. (2009). Using postmodern picture books in the classroom. In Deborah A. Wooten and Bernice E. Cullinan (Eds.) Children’s literature in the reading program: An invitation to read, 3rd (p. 24-36). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
  4. Broemmel, A. D., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2008). “Examining the possibilities: Planning your research project.” In C.A. Lassonde & S.E. Israel (Eds.), Teachers taking action: A comprehensive guide to teacher research (p.57-68). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Peer-reviewed Proceedings

  1. Swaggerty, E., Atkinson, T., Faulconer, J., & Griffith, R. (2013). We all have something to say: Strategies for living the writerly life. Literacy Research Association Conference, Texas. Available: https://secure.literacyresearchassociation.org/papers/lra2013122141825.docx
  2. Swaggerty, E. A., Zhang, G., & Kester, D. (2009). The open-access movement: Free global dissemination of research through online journals. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, 20th International Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. p. 2685-2688.
  3. Swaggerty, E. A., Zhang, G., Atkinson, T. S., Grobe, B., & Kester, D. (2009). Free global dissemination of scholarly research through an open-access online journal. Proceedings of the North Carolina Association of Research Education Conference in New Bern, North Carolina. p. 1-7. http://education.uncc.edu/ncare/Preceedings2008/NCARE_Proceedings_2008_final.htm

Additional Professional Publications 

  1. Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & Atkinson, T. (2021). Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study Final Report. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/9826
  2. Swaggerty, E. (2019). Take 2 Reflection on: “That just really knocks me out”: Fourth grade students navigate postmodern picture books. Invited Feature. Journal of Language and Literacy in Education. http://jolle.coe.uga.edu/take-2/
  3. Birdyshaw, D., & Swaggerty, E. (2015). Preliminary Report on Preparation for Literacy Instruction. pp. 1-13. Newark, DE: International Literacy Association. http://www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/where-we-stand/teacher-preparation-report.pdf
  4. Swaggerty, E. A., Atkinson, T. A., Falconer, J., & Griffith, R. (2013). Academic writing retreat: A time for rejuvenated and focused writing. In E. Neal (Ed.) Academic writing: Individual and Collaborative Strategies for Success (pp. 95-106). Stillwater, OK: New Forum Press. (selected as one of “fourteen of the very best articles on academic writing from The Journal of Faculty Development and the Journal of Graduate Teaching Assistant Development.”)
  5. Swaggerty, E. A. (2011). Scaffolding the writing development of undergraduate literacy education students: A win-win solution. East Carolina University Writing Across the Curriculum Academy.
  6. Anderson, E., & Raymer, S.L. (2005). Reading: Text connections. In B. Cullinan, B. Kunzel, & D. Wooten (Eds.), Encyclopedia of young adult literature (p. 597-601). New York: The Continuum International Publishing Group.
  7. Anderson, E. (2005). Jack Higgins. In B. Cullinan, B. Kunzel, & D. Wooten (Eds.), Encyclopedia of young adult literature (p. 333-334). New York: The Continuum International Publishing Group.
  8. Wooten, D. & Anderson, E. (2005). Louise Rosenblatt. In B. Cullinan, B. Kunzel, & D. Wooten (Eds.), Encyclopedia of young adult literature (p. 614-615). New York: The Continuum International Publishing Group.
  9. Anderson, E. (2005). Judith St. George. In B. Cullinan, B. Kunzel, & D. Wooten (Eds.), Encyclopedia of young adult literature (p.623-624). New York: The Continuum International Publishing Group.
  10. Anderson, E. (2004). Chris Van Allsburg picture books in middle school content areas. Tennessee Association of Middle School Journal, 30, 26-29

Professional Blog Articles

  1. Swaggerty, E. (2024). Around the World in 6 Books: Celebrating International Perspectives for Young Readers. https://elizabethswaggerty.com/around-the-world-in-6-books-celebrating-international-perspectives-for-young-readers/
  2. Swaggerty, E. (2022). Top picks: 8 international children’s picture books. http://elizabethswaggerty.com/top-picks-8-international-childrens-books-2022/
  3. Swaggerty, E. (2021). Top picks: 6 international children’s picture books. http://elizabethswaggerty.com/international-picturebooks/
  4. Swaggerty, E. (2020). Kids’ choices: Fifteen-ish really, really good books. https://elizabethswaggerty.com/kidschoices/
  5. Swaggerty, E. (2018). 2018 Must-give / must-have book list. http://elizabethswaggerty.com/2018-must-give-must-have-book-list/
  6. Swaggerty, E. (2017). Kid picks: Eight, nine, and ten year-old boys’ favorite books. http://elizabethswaggerty.com/booksforboys/
  7. Swaggerty, E. (2017). Graphic novels: The gateway books for second and third graders. http://elizabethswaggerty.com/graphic-novels-the-gateway-books-for-second-and-third-graders/
  8. Swaggerty, E. (2016). Kid picks: What’s hot for nine and ten year-olds. http://elizabethswaggerty.com/kid-picks-whats-hot-for-9-and-10-year-olds/
  9. Swaggerty, E. (2016). Seven reasons postmodern picture books are awesome. http://elizabethswaggerty.com/7-reasons-postmodern-picture-books-are-awesome

Early Literacy Family Newsletters (https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/parent-resources/parent-newsletters-2/)

  1. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K. Wildman, M. McCarthy, C. (2021). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 15. https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2022/03/2021-Issue-15-.pdf
  2. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., *Wildman, M., & *McCarthy, C. (2021). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 14. https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/10/2021-Issue-14.pdf 
  3. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., *Wildman, M., & *McCarthy, C. (2021). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 13. https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2018/03/2021-Issue-13.pdf 
  4. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., *Wildman, M., & *McCarthy, C. (2021). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 12. https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2018/03/2021-Issue-12-1.pdf 
  5. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., *Wildman, M., & *McCarthy, C. (2021). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 11. https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2021-Issue-11-.pdf 
  6. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., *Wildman, M., & *McCarthy, C. (2021). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 10. https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2020-Issue-10.pdf 
  7. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *McCarthy, C. (2020). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 9.  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2020-Issue-9.pdf 
  8. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., & Anderson, K. (2020). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 8. https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2019-Issue-8.pdf 
  9. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., *Tillery, L, & *Hayes, S. (2019). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 7.  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2019-Issue-7.pdf 
  10. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *Wangerin, S. (2019). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 6.  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2019-Issue-6.pdf 
  11. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *Wangerin, S. (2019). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families Issue 5.  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2019-Issue-5.pdf 
  12. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *Wangerin, S. (2018). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 4:  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2018-Issue-4.pdf 
  13. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *Wangerin, S. (2018). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 3.  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2018-Issue-3.pdf 
  14. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *Wangerin, S. (2018). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families. Issue 2  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2018-Issue-2.pdf 
  15. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *Wangerin, S. (2018). FYI: Free Your Imagination: A quarterly newsletter for Imagination Library Families Issue 1.  https://sites.ecu.edu/ilkis/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/387/2021/02/2018-Issue-1.pdf 

PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

International/National Peer-reviewed Presentations

  1. Rowe, M., Anderson, K., Swaggerty, E., Hruby., G, Grant, C., & Bloodworth, H. (2023). How It Started… How It’s Going: SoR Policy Updates and Community Conversation. Presented at the American Reading Forum Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
  2. Rowe, M., Anderson, K, Swaggerty, E., Thrailkill, L., & Atkinson, T. (2022). Early literacy reform efforts in NC: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Presented at the American Reading Forum Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
  3. Swaggerty, E. A., Anderson, K. S., & Atkinson, T. S. (2021). “I actually enjoy reading to them now:” Preschool parent perspectives about at-home shared book reading. American Reading Forum. Virtual Conference.
  4. Swaggerty, E. A., & Atkinson, T. (2020). Kindergarten is not just for anxious white kids and animals: An analysis of picture books about starting school. Presented at the 70th Annual Literacy Research Association, Conference. Virtual.
  5. Swaggerty, E. A., Anderson, K. L., & Atkinson, T. S. (2019). Preschool parent perspectives about at-home shared book reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books. 69th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference, Tampa, FL.
  6. Anderson, K. L., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2018). What do you need? Supporting at-home shared book reading in a community-based book distribution program. Advancing Literacy Round Table presentation at the American Reading Forum Conference, Sanibel, FL.
  7. Anderson, K., Atkinson, T., & Swaggerty, E. (2018). Examining the impact of at-home shared book reading on children’s narrative retelling and comprehension. Poster presented at the International Literacy Association Conference, Austin, TX.
  8. Anderson, K., Atkinson, T., & Swaggerty, E. (2017). Examining book distribution impact on kindergarten literacy development: Year Two Findings. Roundtable paper presented at the 67th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference, Tampa, FL.
  9. Anderson, K., Atkinson, T., & Swaggerty, E. (2016). Examining book distribution impact on kindergarten litercy development: Initial steps. Roundtable paper presented at the 66th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference, Nashville, TN.
  10. Birdyshaw, D., Fine, J., Leech, A., McGriff, M., & Swaggerty, E. (2016). Beyond state requirements: Examining teacher preparation for literacy instruction in U.S. teacher education programs. Paper presented at the 66th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference, Nashville, TN.
  11. Atkinson, T. S., Griffith, R. R., Swaggerty, E. A., & Faulconer, J. (2016). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 66th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference Nashville, TN.
  12. Swaggerty, E., Birdyshaw, D., Rutherford, A., McGriff, M., & Lewis-Spector, J. (2016). Report of the ILA Task Force on Teacher Preparation in Literacy: Investigations in literacy teacher preparation programs. International Literacy Association Conference, Boston, MA.
  13. Swaggerty, E., & Broemmel, A. (2015). No weird quotas to meet: Examining reading Master’s course candidates online learning preferences and experiences. Paper session presented at the Professors of Reading Teacher Educators Symposium at the 65th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference, Carlsbad, CA.
  14. Broemmel, A. D., Swaggerty, E. A., *Whitsett, B. M., & *Blanton, B., (2015). “I feel like my practice was catching up with my beliefs:” A longitudinal studyo f seven early career teachers. Paper session presented at the 65th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference, Carlsbad, CA.
  15. Faulconer, J. L., Atkinson, T. S., Griffith, R. R., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2015). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 65th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference Carlsbad, CA.
  16. Swaggerty, E., Broemmel, A., & *Whitsett, B. (2015). Avoiding instructional whac-a-mole: Preparing literacy teachers to actualize practice that matches beliefs in the first years of teaching. Roundtable presented at the Professors of Reading Teacher Educators Symposium at the 60th International Literacy Association Convention, St. Louis, MO.
  17. Birdyshaw, D., Swaggerty, E., McGriff, M., Rutherford, A., Tancock, S., & Fine, J. (2015). Teacher preparation for literacy instruction: An investigation of state requirements. A panel session of the International Literacy Association Convention, St. Louis, MO.
  18. Swaggerty, E. (2014). Examining teacher research in an online reading Master’s program. Roundtable at the 64th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Marco Island, FL.
  19. Broemmel, A., *Whitsett, B., *Blanton, B., & Swaggerty, E. (2014). The more things change, the more things stay the same: A longitudinal study of seven elementary teachers and their literacy beliefs and practices. Roundtable presented at the 64th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Marco Island, FL.
  20. Faulconer, J. L., Atkinson, T. S., Griffith, R. R., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2014). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 64th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Marco Island, FL.
  21. Swaggerty, E., Griffith, R., & Broemmel, A. (2014). “Don’t raise your hand! Boost comprehension and engagement with meaningful talk.” Presentation at the International Reading Association Conference in New Orleans, LA.
  22. Swaggerty, E., Atkinson, T. S., Faulconer, J., & Griffith, R. R. (2013). “We all have something to say: Strategies for living the writerly life,” Alternative format session presented at the 63rd Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Dallas, TX.
  23. Broemmel, A., *Blanton, B., & Swaggerty, E., (2013). Transformation of literacy practices: A longitudinal study of teachers in their first years. Roundtable presented at the 63rd Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Dallas, TX.
  24. Faulconer, J. L., Atkinson, T. S., Griffith, R. R., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2013). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 63rd Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Dallas, TX.
  25. Swaggerty, E., Broemmel, A., Cannon, T., Phillips, K., & Lucas, K. (2012). Please don’t read while you’re walking down the hall! Engaging middle school readers. Paper Presentation at the 62nd Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in San Diego, CA.
  26. Broemmel, A., *Blanton, B., & Swaggerty, E. (2012). Unpacking literacy beliefs and practices: A longitudinal study of the transformation from preservice to experienced teacher. Roundtable Presentation at the 62nd Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in San Diego, CA.
  27. Griffith, R. R., Swaggerty, E. A., Faulconer, J. L., Atkinson, T. S., Hansen, J., & Lammers, J. (2012). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 62nd Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in San Diego, CA.
  28. Swaggerty, E., *Bunn, K., Cannon, T., *Murakami, E., Broemmel, A., & Davis, K. (2011). “Changing up middle school literacy instruction: The impact of a 10-week instructional intervention characterized by discussion and 21st century skills.” Roundtable presentation for the 61st Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Jacksonville, FL.
  29. Griffith, R. R., Swaggerty, E. A., Faulconer, J. L., Atkinson, T. S., Hansen, J., & Lammers, J. (2011). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 61st Annual Literacy Research Association Conference November 30-December 3 in Jacksonville, FL.
  30. Griffith, R., Swaggerty, E., Faulconer, J., & Atkinson, T. (2010). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 60th Literacy Research Association Conference in Ft. Worth, TX.
  31. Hu, R., Caron, T., Deters, F., Moret, L. M., & Swaggerty, E. (2010). “Four self-studies of university professors on teacher identity, cultural perspectives, and instructional practices,” Symposium paper presented at the 60th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Ft. Worth, TX.
  32. Swaggerty, E. A., *Davis, K. E., & Broemmel, A. D. (2010). “Change It Up: (Re)conceptualizing Literacy Instruction for Sixth Grade Students,” Roundtable presented at the 60th Annual Literacy Research Association Conference in Ft. Worth, TX.
  33. Swaggerty, E. A., Atkinson, T. S., Faulconer, J. L., & Griffith, R. R. (2009). “Academic Writing Retreat: A Time for Rejuvenated and Focused Writing,” Roundtable presented at the 59th National Reading Conference in Albuquerque, NM.
  34. Griffith, R. R., Swaggerty, E. A., Faulconer, J. L., Atkinson, T. S. (2009). “Living the Writerly Life in Academia,” Study group presented at the 59th National Reading Conference in Albuquerque, NM.
  35. Swaggerty, E. A., Zhang, G., & Kester, D. (2009). “The Open-Access Movement: Free Global Dissemination of Research Through Online Journals,” poster presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference in Charleston, SC.
  36. Atkinson, T. S., Faulconer, J. F., Griffith, R. R., Matusevich, M., Swaggerty, E. A,. & Fairbanks, C. F. (2008). “Practicing what we preach: Using Writer’s Workshop as a model for academic writing,” Alternative session presented at the 58th National Reading Conference in Orlando, Florida.
  37. Swaggerty, A., Cameron, B., & Wormsley, A. (2008). “Using a Four-Headed Monster to Fan the Sparks of Readers’ Theater in Kindergarten,” session presented at the International Reading Association in Atlanta, GA.
  38. Broemmel, A. D., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2008). “Examining the Possibilities: Planning Your Research Project.” Panel presentation in C. Lassonde (Chair), Supporting, Mentoring, and Advancing Teacher Research.  Institute conducted at the International Reading Association in Atlanta, GA.
  39. Swaggerty, E. (2006). “Exploring fourth graders’ navigation of postmodern picture books,” Roundtable presented at the 56th National Reading Conference in Los Angeles, California.
  40. Broemmel, A. D., Swaggerty, E. A, McIntosh, D., & McDaniel, S. (2006). “Bridging knowledge and experience: One beginning teacher’s journey discussed by the teacher and those who supported her,” presented at the National Council Teachers of English Annual Convention in Nashville, TN.
  41. Swaggerty, E. (2004). “Connecting children with content area literature through Children’s Choices.” Portion of symposium presented at the International Reading Association Conference in Reno, NV.
  42. Rowell, G., LeCoultre, M., Swaggerty,, Weddle, D., Smith, V., & Groer, C. (2000). “Individualized instruction teacher preparation program,” presented at the AACTE Conference in Chicago, IL.

Regional/Local Peer-reviewed Presentations

  1. Swaggerty, E. A., & Gore, J. (2019, April). Interactive read aloud with picture books in grades 3-6: Engage students in reading for meaning. Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute. Greenville, NC.
  2. Swaggerty, E., & *Powers, F. (2016). Ready, set, match! Texts for struggling reader. Session of the 47th North Carolina Reading Association Conference, March 2016, Raleigh, NC.
  3. *Sotolongo, E., & Swaggerty, E. (2015). Authentic word knowledge instruction for ELLs. North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  4. *Brooks, A., & Swaggerty,, (2015). Inferencing: Things that make you go hmmmm. North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  5. Howard, C., Ryan, C., Swaggerty, E. (2014\). “Words are awesome! Exploring vocabulary strategies.” Mary Lois Staton Conference, Greenville, NC.
  6. Swaggerty, E., *McKee, K. (2014). “Morphology: Start your engines!” North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  7. Swaggerty, E., *Haddock, S. (2014). “Boost comprehension with paired reading.” North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  8. Cannon, T., & Swaggerty, E., (2014). “Delving into discussions.” North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  9. Ticknor, A., Atkinson, T., Faulconer J., Swaggerty, E. (2014). #Connected: The latest and greatest tech resources. North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  10. Swaggerty, E., *Borge, K., *Jones, J., *Timberlake, R., & *Gilbert, K. (2013). Reciprocal Teaching 101: You Can Teach It, They Can Learn It! North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  11. Swaggerty, E., Bunn, K., Godly, L., Cannon, T., & *Murakami, E. (March). “Yes! You CAN talk: Engaging middle readers in discussions about text.” Presented at the North Carolina Reading Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
  12. Swaggerty, E., Bunn, K., & Cannon, T., (2011). “Changing up Middle School Literacy Instruction: One Teacher at a Time.” Presented at the Phi Delta Kappa Meeting, East Carolina University.
  13. Swaggerty, E., *Jones, J., *Ormond, M., *Brannan, S., & *Johnson, T., (2011). “What’s hot in tech tools for literacy instruction?” Presented at the North Carolina Reading Association Conference in Raleigh, NC.
  14. Swaggerty, E. (2009). “Crying Babies, Scooby Doo, and a Bag of Garbage: Comprehension Strategy Instruction that Focuses on Making Inferences,” presented at the Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference in Greenville, NC.
  15. Swaggerty, E., Zhang G., Atkinson, T., Grobe, B., & Kester, D. (2008). “Free global dissemination of scholarly research through an open-access online journal,”presented at North Carolina Association for Research in Education Conference, New Bern, NC.
  16. Griffith, R., Swaggerty, E., & Tinklenberg, M. (2008). “Books too good to miss: Breathe life into the content areas.,” presented at the Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference in Greenville, NC.
  17. Swaggerty, E., Steinweg, S., Barrett, B., & Bentzler, J. (2008). “Action Research to Inform Instruction Practice,” presented at the NC Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Wilmington, NC.
  18. O’Connor, K., Atkinson, T., Steinweg, S., Grobe, B., Swaggerty, E., Zhang, G., Godwin, L., Smith, B., & Yang, B. (2007). “Extreme Make Over: Partnership Transforms Online Peer-Reviewed Journal,” presented at the Think-In: Teaching with Technology Showcase in Greenville, North Carolina.
  19. Swaggerty, E., & Griffith, R., (2007). “Books Too Good To Miss: Breathe Life into the Content Areas,” presented at the Clinical Teacher’s Conference in Greenville, NC.
  20. Swaggerty, E. (2007). “Using picture books to promote discussion and critical thinking,” presented at the Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference in Greenville, NC.
  21. Swaggerty, E. (2006). “Postmodern picture books: Exploring nontraditional tests,” presented at the Roane State Community College Symposium on Powerful Teaching in Harriman, TN.
  22. Broemmel, A., Swaggerty, E., Ballard, A., & Smith, S. (2005). “Scaffolding student literacy through guided writing.” Regional International Reading Association Conference in New Orleans, LA.
  23. Broemmel, A. D., Swaggerty,, Smith, S., & Varnadoe, J. (2004). Using content areas as a bridge to literacy. Paper presented at the 23rd Southwest Regional Conference of the International Reading Association, Savannah, GA.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PRESENTATIONS

  1. Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., Atkinson, T., & *McCarthy, C. (2020). Parent Mini-Session: Gearing up for kindergarten literacy shared reading. Sadie Saulter Pre-K. Greenville, NC.
  2. Atkinson, T., Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & *Tillery, L. (2019). Parent mini-session: Get ready for reading in kindergarten. Sadie Saulter Prek-K. Greenville, NC.
  3. Swaggerty, E., Anderson, K., & Atkinson, T. (2018). Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study Research Update. Pitt County School Board, Greenville, NC.
  4. Swaggerty, E. (2018). Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study Research Update. Rotary Club. Greenville, NC.
  5. Atkinson, T., & Swaggerty, E. (2018). Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study Research Update. Sheppard Memorial Library Elected Officials Breakfast Meeting, Greenville, NC.

INVITED PANELS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. Swaggerty, E. (2021). Building bridges with books. North Carolina Reading Association and Tar River Reading Council. Invited by president of NCRA. Virtual.
  2. Swaggerty, E., Hill, M., Bennett, T., & Russell, P. (2021). Graduate Admissions Recruitment. Invited Panelist. ECU.
  3. Swaggerty, E., & Atkinson, T. (2020). Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact in Eastern North Carolina. Presentation for Chinese scholars visiting ECU. Shepard Memorial Library. Invited by A. Guidry.
  4. Atkinson, T., & Swaggerty, E. (2019). Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact in Eastern North Carolina. Presentation for Chinese scholars visiting ECU. Shepard Memorial Library. Invited by A. Guidry.
  5. Swaggerty, E. (2018). Supporting K-12 students who find reading difficult. Education Scholars. Invited by D. Manning. ECU.
  6. Birdyshaw, D., & Swaggerty, E. (2015). Literacy Teacher Preparation Panel Presentation. International Literacy Association Conference, St. Louis, MO.
  7. Tschida, C., & Swaggerty, E. (2013). LGBT issues in the classroom. Presented to Teaching Fellows/Maynard Scholars, ECU, Greenville, NC.
  8. Swaggerty, E., Brown, A., Carlyle, M. (2011). Harnessing the power of Technology in the Classroom. Workshop presented at the Kappa Delta Pi Meeting in Greenville, NC.
  9. Housand, B., Finley, T., Swaggerty, E., Duncan, T., Dobson, E., DeCresie, T., & Ayers, K. P. (2010). “Speed Geeking.” Workshop presented at the 4th Annual East Carolina University Gifted Education Conference in Greenville, NC.
  10. Swaggerty, E., & Housand, B. (2010). 21st Century Skills: Learning and innovation. Workshop presented to Curriculum and Instruction Department faculty in Greenville, NC.
  11. Swaggerty, E., Beach, R., Johnston, P., Reinking, D., Smith-Burke, T., Stahl, N., Condon, M., Speaker, R., Silverman, N. (2008). Panel Symposium Presentation: Issues of Accessing and Dissemination of Online Literacy Research Reports. National Reading Conference. Orlando, FL.
  12. Swaggerty, E., Griffith, R., & Dobson, E. (2008). Lunch and Learn Series: Catch the Wav. Workshop presented to College of Education faculty in Greenville, NC.
  13. Swaggerty, (2008). Professional development in reading education. Workshop presented at Elementary Education Club meeting at ECU in Greenville, NC.
  14. Swaggerty, E., Griffith, R., & McGrory, W. (2008). Lunch and Learn Series: Students and Podcasting. Workshop presented to College of Education faculty in Greenville, NC.
  15. Swaggerty, E., Griffith, R., & McGrory, W. (2008). Podcasting in reading education courses. Workshop presented to reading faculty members in Greenville, NC.

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

  1. Ryan, C. A., Ticknor, A. T., & Swaggerty, E. A. (2018). Meaningful, Authentic Literacy Assessment: New Tools for Knowing Your Readers. Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference. ECU, Greenville, NC.
  2. Swaggerty, E. (2013). Making Effective Use of the University Writing Center. Writing Instruction Across the Disciplines Professional Development Series, ECU, Greenville, NC.
  3. Ticknor, A., Swaggerty, E., Atkinson, T., & Faulconer, J. (2013). Hot Tech Tools for Literacy Teachers 2.0. Presented at the Clinical Teachers Conference, ECU, Greenville, NC.
  4. Ticknor, A., Swaggerty, E., Atkinson, T., & Faulconer, J., (2013). Hot Tech Tools for Literacy Teachers 2.0. Presented at the Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference, ECU, Greenville, NC.
  5. Cannon, T., & Swaggerty, E. (2013). Delving into Discussion: Tweets, Teens, and Text Talk. Presented at the Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference, ECU, Greenville, NC.
  6. Swaggerty, E., Ticknor, A., Atkinson, T., Cannon, & Faulconer, J., (2012). “Hot tech tools for reading teachers” Workshop presented at the East Carolina University Clinical Teachers Conference, Greenville, NC.
  7. Swaggerty, E., Owens, D., Boyer, B. (2013). “Speed PD: Boost Comprehension with Close Reading, Deep Thinking, and Discussion about Text.” http://750419290584330801.weebly.com/ Tar River Reading Council of the International Reading Association, Greenville, NC.
  8. Swaggerty, (January, 2010). “Books too good to miss.” Workshop presented at Tar River Reading Council Meeting in Greenville, NC.
  9. Swaggerty, (2008). “Books too good to miss.” Workshop presented at Tar River Reading Council Meeting in Greenville, NC.

SERVICE

Professional             

Publons: https://publons.com/author/1268978/elizabeth-a-swaggerty#profile

NC State Ambassador for The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY), 2019-present

Literacy Research Association, Paper Session Discussant: Exploring pre-service teachers’ reflective practices: Design-based and action research methods, December, 2015, Carlsbad, CA.
International Literacy Association, Co-Chair (with Deanna Birdyshaw) of Task Force on Reading Teacher Preparation, 2014-15
Literacy Research Association, Paper Session Discussant: Perspectives on Field Experiences for Pre-service Teachers, December, 2014, Marco Island, FL.
Literacy Research Association, Research Committee Member, 2011-2014
Literacy Research Association, Paper Session Discussant: Research on Reading Comprehension, December 2012, San Diego, California.
Literacy Research Association, Paper Session Discussant: Exploring Writing Instruction, December, 2010, Ft. Worth, Texas
Really Good Stuff Inc.; Division of Reading; Advisory Board Member, 2010-2011
Tar River Reading Council (Local Affiliate of the International Reading Association); President – 2010-2011; Webmaster and Marketing – 2011-present

Scholastic Book Club Professors Advisory Council, 2008-2010

Literacy Research Association Field Council Member, North Carolina State Representative; 2006-present

Coordinated Children’s Choice Book Awards, a joint project of CBC and IRA, 2003- 2004

Editing and Reviewing

The Reading Teacher, Manuscript Reviewer, 2015-present

Reading Horizons Manuscript Reviewer, 2014-present

Literacy Research Association: Annual Conference Proposal Reviewer; 2007-present

International Reading Association, Elva Knight Grant Proposal Reviewer, 2013. 2014, 2016

Language Arts Journal, Manuscript Reviewer; Fall 2012

Journal of Curriculum & Instruction: Manuscript Reviewer; Spring 2007, Fall 2011

Journal of Curriculum and Instruction; Advisory Board; October 2010-present

The New Educator Journal; Review Board Member: August 2009-present

Journal of Curriculum and Instruction: Co-editor; December 2007-2010

Review of Book Manuscript for Christopher-Gordon Publishers: Teacher Research Collaboratives: Guide to Establishing Professional Communities; November 2007

Published reviews of professional books for School Library Journal, Curriculum Connections, from 2004-2008. Reviews published in Volume 1(2) through Volume 5(1).

University

ECU UMC Institutional Review Board Behavioral/Social Sciences, Vice-Chair, Fall 2018-present

Joyner Library Teaching Resources Center (TRC) Advisory Committee, February 2018-present

ECU Research and Creative Achievement Week; Judge for student research presentations, Spring 2015

University Writing Across the Curriculum Committee Chair, 2014-15

Honors College Faculty Advisory Committee, Member, 2014-15

ECU UMC Institutional Review Board Member for Behavioral/Social Sciences, Spring 2013-present

Faculty Senator, Fall 2012-Spring 2014

Faculty Senate Committee on Committees Secretary, Fall 2013-Spring 2014

University Writing Across the Curriculum Committee Secretary; Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Faculty Senate Committee on Committees Member, Fall 2012-Spring 2013

ECU Quality Enhancement Plan Write Where You Belong Writing Mentor Literacy Studies Liaison, Fall 2012-2014

University Quality Enhancement Project Council Member, Fall 2011-2013

University Quality Enhancement Project Subcommittee Writing Foundations Member, Fall 2011-2013

University Writing Across the Curriculum Committee Chair, Fall 2011-Spring 2012

University Writing Across the Curriculum Committee Member; Fall 2010-present

The Center for Student Leadership and Civil Engagement Reading Circle Leader; Fall 2010

ECU Research and Creative Achievement Week; Judge for student research presentations, Spring 2010

College

COE Assessment Committee Member, 2018-present

Planning Committee Member 2017-present

Unit Code Committee, Co-Chair, 2017-18

Graduate Recruitment, Retention, and Matriculation Committee, Member, Fall 2014-2016

Search Committee for COE Associate Dean for Research, Funds, Grants, and Scholarly Activity, Member, Spring 2014

Graduate Task Force, member, 2013-2014

Assessment and Accreditation Subcommittee on Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Student Candidates, member, 2012-2013

Assessment and Accreditation Committee, member, Fall 2012-present

Dean’s Advisory Board; Spring 2010; Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Council of Teacher Education, Department Representative; Spring 2009

College of Education New Building Committee; 2007

PhD Planning Committee; 2006-2009

Department

Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute Planning Committee, 2014-15

READ Graduate TaskStream Administrator; Fall 2010-Present

Department Personnel Committee Member, Fall 2013-present

Department Tenure Committee Member, Fall 2013-present

READ Search Committee Member, 2013-2014

READ Search Committee Member, 2012-2013

Curriculum Revisions TaskForce Member, Fall 2012-present

READ Undergraduate TaskStream Administrator; Fall 2010-Fall 2011

Faculty Mentor for Ran Hu, Fall 2011-Spring 2013

Faculty Mentor for Sara McCraw, Fall 2011-Fall 2012

Course Mentor for READ 6406/07, Fall 2010-present

Course Mentor for READ 3302 Instructors; Fall 2010-Fall 2011

Search Committee Member for READ Faculty Member, Fall 2010

Department of Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Committee Member; Fall 2009-2011

READ 3204/3210 Course Revision Task Force Member; 2008-2011

READ Area Graduate Committee Member; Summer 2007-present

Course Mentor READ 3204 Instructors; Fall 2007-Fall 2010

Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference Committee; Fall 2006-present

Dissertations and Theses

2015:  Member of Dissertation Committee for Wendy Larrimore-Strickland: PhD in English. Title of Dissertation: Students’ Attitudes Toward and Valuation of First-year Composition as Predictors of Students’ English 101 Success.

2013: Member of Thesis Committee for Katherine A. Blanchard: MAEd in Elementary Education. Title of Thesis: Interest, choice, challenge, and enjoyment for the gifted learner.

2011: Member of Thesis Committee for Anna Strickland: MAEd in Special Education. Title of Thesis: Universal Design for Learning, Access to General Curriculum for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)

International Literacy Association

Tar River Reading Council

Literacy Research Association

North Carolina Reading Association

GRANTS

2018: Atkinson, T. S., Swaggerty, E. S. Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Research Grant, Community Literacy Engagement: Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study (ILKIS). Funded: $2,500.00.

2016-2017: Anderson, K. & Swaggerty, E. A., ILKIS Teacher Focus Group, Co-Principal Investigator, East Carolina University, Engagement Outreach Scholarship Academy (EOSA). Funded: $5000.

2016: Co-PI and Grant Writer for ECU Internal Research Grant (Office of Academic Affairs) for “Books from Birth Early Literacy Coalition of Eastern NC Research” with Co-PIs Kimberly Anderson and Terry Atkinson, Summmer 2016-Summer 2021, Funded, $89,750.

2011: Weyerhaeuser Foundation Grant for “Change It Up” research project; Unfunded ($85948)

2011: ECU Research/Creative Activity Grant for “Change It Up” research project; Unfunded ($3004)

2011: Weyerhaueser Grant for “Change It Up” research project; Awarded ($2000)

2010: Phi Delta Kappa Research Grant for “Change It Up” research project; Awarded ($500)

HONORS AND AWARDS

2021    Leadership Development Academy Member, East Carolina University

2019    Distinguished Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, East Carolina University

2019    Campus Living Honored Instructor Award, East Carolina University

2019    Nominated Supervisor of the Year, ECU Student Employment Office

2018 Inducted into the Servire Society, East Carolina University

2017 Nominated for faculty membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

2016 Engagement Outreach Scholar

2012 Nominated for Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching, East Carolina University

2012 Nominated for the Max Ray Joyner Excellence in Online Teaching Award, East Carolina University

2009 American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education (Journal of Curriculum and Instruction Editorial Team)

2009   Nominated for Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching, East Carolina University

2005   Member of Nu Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education

2002   Knox County Runner-up, Knox County Elementary Teacher of the Year in Knoxville, TN