Vita

Contact Information

Dr. Susanna Floyd

Contact Information

University School

East Tennessee State University

Box 70632

Johnson City, TN  37614

Phone:  423-439-4271

Educational Background

1988          Ed. D. in Supervision and Administration                         

                 East Tennessee State University

1978          M.A. in Elementary Education

                 East Tennessee State University

1972          B.A. in American Studies

                 Tulane University

Service with the University

1995          Instructor, University School

1984          Director, Child Study Center

1980          Head Teacher, Child Study Center

Previous Full-Time Academic Employment

1973-1975  Teacher, St. Mary's School, Claremont, New Hampshire

Publications

Dosser, Marcia and Floyd, Susu.  (1996) Connecting Technology and

      the Curriculum:  A handbook for 21st Century Teachers. 

In-house publication resulting from ETSU grant.

Presentations

Floyd, S. and Weniger, S.  (1997) "Writing Workshop and Team Writing with Second and Third Grades."  Upper East Tennessee Educational Cooperative

Smith, W. and Floyd, S. (1997) "Year-Round School at University School."  East Tennessee State University Early Childhood Conference, Panel Discussion.

Floyd, S., and Isbell, R.  (1996) "Whole Language Classrooms:  The Third Grade Approach."  University School.

Proposed presentation Floyd, S., Knight, T., and Smith, J.  (February, 2001).  "Mapping the Big Picture:  Integrating Curriculum Across the Grade Levels."  National Association for Laboratory Schools, Gainesville, Florida.

Grants

"Connecting Technology across the Curriculum"  Marcia Dosser and Susu Floyd.  1995-96.

Professional Development

Provided site for implementation of "Narrative Therapy" project (authors, Graham Disque and Mary Langenbrunner).  (July, 1997-June, 1998).

Met with representatives of the Dollywood Foundation to review books selected for Dolly Parton book giveaway program.  Input related to readability, developmental appropriateness, appeal to parents (1995).

Collaborative Efforts

Literature exploration study between high school drama class students and third graders.  This culminated in a "Mystery Dinner Theater" performance.

Internet communication project with professional chemist during our Chemical Test unit.

Collaborative Interests

High School Ecology class/3rd grade   

     classification\biome study

COE Storytelling Dept.\3rd, 4th grade

     Tennessee History through stories