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Ms. Terri Knight
University School Library
Our school library program is up and running. Check out is available at this time, though returned books have a cleaning and 3 day turn around. The library webpages will be updated with information for students. Please take a look and enjoy the activities offered. You may request books through email or come to the library to check out books on the days you are in the building.
" Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading." Rainer Marie Rilke (German poet)
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Vita
EDUCATION
School Library/Media K-12 Endorsement, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. Summer (2005)
Ed.S. Educational Leadership with a concentration in Teacher Leadership, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. (2002)
Advanced graduate work at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, in the geosciences, computer education, tests and measurement, and reading (1983-1985)
M.S., Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in reading, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas (1981)
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia (1976)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
School Library/Media K-12 Endorsement, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. Summer (2005)
Ed.S. Educational Leadership with a concentration in Teacher Leadership, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. (2002)
Advanced graduate work at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, in the geosciences, computer education, tests and measurement, and reading (1983-1985)
M.S., Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in reading, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas (1981)
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia (1976)
Related Professional Experience
2012, Evaluator and Reader for American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference proposals.
1998,1999, 2000 INTASC Academy on Professional Development through Portfolio Assessment in Mathematics, English/Language Arts, and Science. Training as INTASC evaluator, Alveno College, Milwaukee, WI
Additional Teaching Experience Adjunct Instructor
East Tennessee State University
CUAI 5700 RODP Portfolio Development:Spring and Falls Semesters: 2005-2015
READ4026 Assessment and Enhancement of Literacy Spring 2010
MEDA 5628 Children's Materials: Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012
CUAI 5415 Communication Block I. Fall 2007, Spring 2008
CUAI 4210 Integrated Teaching of the Language Arts. Fall 2007
SCED 4527/5527 Science Methods for Early Childhood. Spring 2006
ELPA 6555 Reflective Practice, Spring 2005
EDFN 2100 Orientation to the Profession of Teaching in Spring, 2004
CUAI 4210 Integrated Teaching Language Arts in Spring, 2003
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Teaching License, 1-8 (Tennessee)
Library/Media Endorsement PreK-12
National Board Certification: Middle Childhood
Highly Qualified Status K-6, Library/Media PreK-12
ACTIVITIES
University-and College Committees
Member, Teacher Education Advisory Committee (2010-2014)
Member, College Of Education: Tenure and Promotion Committee (2007-2010)
University Libraries, Archives, and Museum Committee College Committees(1992-1995)
Member, College of Education: Search Committee - Curriculum and Instruction: School Library Media, (2011,2012)
Departmental Committees
Chairperson, Social Committee (2006-Present)
Member, Professional Learning Community (2011-Present)
Member, Technology Committee (2008-Present)
Chairperson of International Student Exchange with Colegio American de Guayaquil (2010-Present)
Member of University School Revisioning Committee (2005-2010)
Member of SACS Committee (2002-2010)
Chairperson, Earth Day Committee, responsible for planning environmental programs for the school (1992-2004)
Member, Steering Committee, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (199201993)
Member, School Plant and Facility Committee, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1992-1993)
Member, Subject Area Committee: Music, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (1992-1993)
Member, Washington County Textbook Selection Committee: Math (1992-1993)
Member, Washington County Textbook Selection Committee: Elementary Language Arts, Handwriting (1992-1993)
Member, Washington County Science Textbook Selection Committee, Washington County, Tennessee (1990-1991)
Member, Project LEAD, Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee, University School, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1991-1995)
Mentoring Faculty, Mentor to new faculty. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1991-Present)
Member, Instructional Materials, Supplies and Library Allocation Committee, University School, Johnson City, Tennessee (1990-1995)
Member, In-service Committee, University School, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1991-1992)
Co-chair, Elementary Honors day Program, University School, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1988-1994)
Member, SACS Subcommittees - Music, School and Community, and Student Activities, University School, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1987-1988)
Member, Enrichment Hour Committee, University School, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1987-1993)
Member, Field Day Committee, University School, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1987-1992)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Your Reading. (2001) National Council of Teachers of English, reader and writer of annotations for a number of books contained in the text.
Publication, (Knight, T) "Poem for Two Voices," (1997) Tennessee Reading Teacher
Publication, (Davis, B., Lang, C., Taylor, P., Knight, T., & Sims, B.) Every Day is Earth Day, Science Scope (April 1992)
Colwell, C., Knight, T. & Converse, S. The Reading Practicum Handbook, Manhattan, Kansas, Kansas State University (1981)
PRESENTATIONS
Knight, T., & Smith, J. (2003). Creating Teacher Leaders Through the National Board Certification Process, National Association of Laboratory Schools, Fort Worth, Texas
Floyd, S., Knight, T., & Smith, J. (2001). Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum Across Grade Levels, National Association of Laboratory Schools, Gainesville, FL.
Knight, T., & Smith, W., Smith, J., (2000) Learning Year Round: What Weve Learned After Four Years. National Association of Laboratory Schools. Boca Raton, Florida
Knight, T., & Morgan, D., (1996) Student Directed Environmental Activities. National Association of Laboratory Schools, Chicago Illinois.
Collins, M., Cunningham, C., Knight, T., & Morgan, D., (1997) Year Round Schooling. National Association of Laboratory Schools. Phoenix, AZ.
Knight, T., & Morgan, D., (1996) Students Teaching Students. Environmental Education Association. Greeneville, TN
Knight, T. (April 1993) Presentation: Enrichment Activities for Middle School Students: Recycling Efforts at University School. Middle School Conference. Wise, Virginia.
Knight, T. (Spring 1993) Presentation: Cooperative Learning. A presentation to student teachers. University School, East Tennessee State University.
Panel Member: The Classroom Teachers Role with Special Education. Student Teacher Presentation by invitation from instructor. (Spring 1992)
Presenter, In-Service Presentation for Upper East Tennessee Educational Consortium (UETEC) on our schools role in developing a program for faculty, students, and parents on drug and alcohol awareness (October 1991)
Presenter, Faculty-Staff In-service, University School, two day program on drug and alcohol awareness in the schools (August 1991)
Presentation, University School In-service Program Project LEAD: Goals and Objectives, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (1991)
Presentation, Spaceship Earth, National Society for Internship and Experiential Education, Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, New Mexico (October 1989)
Presenter, Stop Being Afraid of Teaching Science: Some Methods and Materials for the Elementary Teacher. An in-service program for the Benton Community Schools, oxford, Indiana (1986)
Chairperson, The Use of Illustrative Materials in Content Area Texts, International Reading Association Conference, Anaheim, California (1983)
Presenter, Assertive Discipline for Beginning Educators, The Beginning Educators Conference, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas (1981)
Presenter, Individualized Reading Instruction in the Elementary School, Northeastern Regional Meeting of Catholic Educators, Stella Niagara, New York (1978)
PROFESSIONAL MEETING AND TRAININGS
TEL Tennessee Department of Education (2008)
ELearn Training D2L Course Development Training (2006)
Responsive Classroom Training: Level 2 (2004)
Responsive Classroom Training: Level 1 (2001)
Skills Enhancement Workshop, Tennessee Department of Education August, 1993
Cooperative Learning Workshop-two day In-service, Fall (1991)
Attended Environmental Workshops at Cedar Creek Learning Center, 1990-1993
AWARDS
2004 Outstanding Environmental Program in an Elementary School. Good Sports Always Recycle. Award presented by Eastman Chemical and University of Tennessee.
2000 Outstanding Environmental Program. Good Sports Always Recycle. Award presented by Eastman Chemical and University of Tennessee.
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Schedule
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Middle and High School Students: Please begin returning your library books to the library. Middle and High School Students may check books out over the summer break after checking with Mrs. Knight and receiving Summer Book Checkout Permission. All other books are due back by May 21. Seniors must return all books by May 21.
The mission of the University School Library is to ensure that students and faculty are effective users of ideas and information in both print and electronic formats. The library staff seeks to:
- provide intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats.
- provide instruction to student that will stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information.
- work with teachers to design activities that support the classroom curriculum and meet the needs of individual students.
- work with students from the College of Education to meet the standards for beginning educators in the field of Library Media.
- encourage a love of reading in students and faculty.
General Information about the Library
Elementary classes and middle school students have a set library period once or twice a week. Students may check out books during this time or they may come to the library individually with the permission of their teacher and check out books. While we do not charge overdue fees, elementary students are encouraged to return or renew their books on a weekly basis.
High school students do not have a limit on the number of books checked out. Students at this level may keep books for a month at a time, unless the book is in high demand; then there is a two week limit.
High School Students: Please remember that if you use Sherrod Library their policies
and fines take precedent over our policies. They do have fines and they do have a
replacement fee.
Please consider what you are printing before you print. Do you need color? Is this
a final document? Please use black and white when necessary. Only print in color
for when necessary. If you need help, please see a librarian. Do not attempt to
fix the printers yourself.
Notes to Parents from the Librarian
For students in the primary grades, I work to help them understand how to choose books they might want to read or have read to them. Often young children will find books on topics they are interested in but the reading level is above their independent reading. This is a good opportunity to sit and read with your child and talk about their interest in the subject. Children choose books to read for a variety of different reasons. It often has as much to do with their developmental level as it does with their interest level.
Sometimes children will pick a book because they have been exposed to the characters in a lesson or a read aloud book, others hear a friend say it is a really good book, while others might be attracted to the artwork in the book or even the picture on the cover. Many books which are labeled Easy Books have a sophisticated vocabulary and theme. They are wonderful books, but perhaps too difficult for a beginning reader. Again this is an opportunity for your child to listen to good literature to begin to understand the fluency and flow of words- and to hear stories with deeper meaning because of the vocabulary. Hearing a story being read is an important skill in learning to read. The connections between listening and reading are strengthened.
Choosing a book to read is a skill that develops over time. It includes the ability not only to pick books that are on ones reading level but also on ones interest level. As an , how many times have you chosen a book you thought you might enjoy only to put it down after the first couple of chapters? Children are no different. The library staff encourages students to explore a wide variety of books and magazines throughout the year to enhance their reading development.
School Computers
Students are not allowed to be on social sites while using the school computers. The school computers are to be used for school assignments and research. Students must sit in the middle isle to use the computers. The library web site has links to the Tennessee Electronic Library for the students to use. There are a number of online databases and research tools that students can use. The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is a virtual library that students can access from home with an internet connection. TEL provides access to over 400,000 electronic resources, including magazines, scholarly journals, podcasts, videos, e-books, test preparation materials, federal census records, Tennessee primary source materials, and more! A wide range of information is offered through the TEL databases, including homework help to new readers, consumer health information, business resources, leisure reading suggestions, current event essays, academic and civil service test preparation help, and genealogy and family history sources. Use this link to explore these services. http://tntel.tnsos.org/. There is also a link on the school library webpage
Remember: 11th and 12th Grade Students may check out books from Sherrod Library. All fines and replacement costs charged to university students also apply to University School students. Outstanding fines must be paid before students can receive report cards or other records. Overdue notices are sent through the mail. Fines do accumulate and are not "forgiven." Please remember that using Sherrod is a privilege given to University School students.