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Curriculum Vitae
Heather Johnson, Ph.D.
Department Head of Natural Sciences
& Biology Instructor
Northwest-Shoals Community College
800 George Wallace Blvd.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
[email protected]
256-331-5326
Education:
18 hours towards M.S., Instructional Design – Western Kentucky University,
Bowling Green, KY (2011)
Secondary Biology Certification – Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN (2000)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of
Biochemistry, Nashville, TN, study of the primary structure vs. function of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis CYP51 and isolation/characterization of the corresponding reductase system
(1998)
Ph.D., Biological Sciences (formerly the Microbiology Department) – University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Dissertation title: epr-Specified Lysostaphin Endopeptidase
Resistance, studied Staphylococcus species, production of and resistance to an extracellular
enzyme, and corresponding implications for resistance to methicillin (1997)
M.S., Biological Sciences (formerly the Microbiology Department) – University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, studied Staphylococcus species, production of and resistance to
an extracellular enzyme (1994)
B.S., Microbiology – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (1992)
Experience:
Aug. 2013
Department Head of Natural Sciences, Northwest-Shoals Community College
May 2011
Instructor, Northwest-Shoals Community College
May 2009
Tenure, Western Kentucky University
July 2008
Promotion to Associate Professor, Western Kentucky University
July 2003 –
July 2008
Assistant Professor, Western Kentucky University, teaching
General Biology Lectures and Labs, online courses, Teacher
Education courses, Microbiology/Bacteriology and Labs,
supervision/mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants, research
in Biology Education.
August 2001 June 2003
Instructor, Western Kentucky University, teaching General
Biology Lectures and Labs, Biology Lecture for
Majors, Microbiology/Bacteriology and Lab,
Supervision/Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants.
March 2000 –
May 2001
Physical Science, Introductory Physical Science (IPS), and
Chemistry Teacher (Secondary Biology Certification), East
Literature Magnet School – Mrs. Kaye Schneider, Principal,
Ms. Sandra Burns, Assistant Principal.
January 2000 –
March 2000
Student Teacher, Biology, Hillsboro High School, Nashville,
TN - Mrs. Willie Pittman, cooperating teacher
Student teacher, Science, W.A. Bass Middle School, Nashville,
TN - Ms. Alma Roberts, cooperating teacher
Student teaching advisor – Dr. Elaine Martin, Professor of
Biology, Tennessee State University
January 1999 –
May 1999
Substitute Teacher, Metro Davidson, Williamson, and Maury
County schools
Secondary Biology Certification student, Tennessee State
University
February 1998 -
Research Fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, December 1998
Department of Biochemistry, study of the primary structure vs.
function of Mycobacterium tuberculosis CYP51 and
isolation/characterization of the corresponding reductase system
- Dr. Michael Waterman, Professor and Chair, Department of
Biochemistry
August 1992 December 1997
Graduate research and course work, supervision of undergraduate
and graduate students in the lab and assistance with their
research projects, University of Alabama - Dr. Gary Sloan,
Professor, Department of Microbiology
Honors and Awards:
Selected for the Alabama Community College Leadership Academy,
2012-2013.
The Western Kentucky University Faculty Teaching Award, 2008.
The Ogden College of Science and Engineering Faculty Teaching
Award, 2008.
Selected for Teaching Scholars Institute, Murray State
University, 2004.
Professional Affiliations/Offices:
American Society for Microbiology
National Association of Biology Teachers
National Science Teachers Association
Society of College Science Teachers – KY Coord.
Kentucky Academy of Science – Science Education
Secretary, 2005.
Kentucky Academy of Science – Science Education
Chair, 2006.
Reports Written:
Transfer (+2) Agreement Between WKU Biology Department and OCTC Biotechnology Program
and KCTCS Associate Degree in Science (2009).
CPE Report on Biology Department’s Support of Senate Bill 130 (Sept. 2007).
Secondary Biology Undergraduate Certification Folio (118-page document, 2002,
significant updates also in 2006 and 2009).
Secondary Biology Master of Arts in Education Biology Major and Minor Folio (131page document, 2002, significant updates planned for 2010).
WKU Outcomes Assessment Team OCSE “So What?” Report on Assessment to the
Provost (2006, 2007).
Alignment of the Curriculum in the Biology Department at Western Kentucky University
with the Kentucky Core Content for Assessment (Version 4.0 in 2006 and Version 3.0
in 2002) and the PRAXIS II Biology Content Knowledge Test (0235).
Report to Visiting Renaissance Group Dignitaries on role of the Biology Department in
Teacher Education (2005).
Biology Department Assessment/Engagement Activities for the Departmental
Productivity Report (2004-2005).
Report to National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) officials
during review visit (2004).
Annual General Education Goals and Assessment Reports written for each of twelve
Biology Department General Education Courses (2005 – present).
Report on Online/Alternative Delivery Master of Science in Biology Program (2006).
Committees:
Northwest-Shoals Community College, Planning and Construction Committee
for Student Services Center
Northwest-Shoals Community College, AL Green Business Certification
Committee
Northwest-Shoals Community College, Biology Instructor and Lab
Coordinator Search Committee (Chair)
Northwest-Shoals Community College Institutional Effectiveness Committee
Western Kentucky University College Readiness Committee
Western Kentucky University Academic Program Review
Committee
SKyTeach Steering Committee Member, Assessment Committee
Member, Recruitment Committee Co-Chair
Western Kentucky University Assessment Committee
Western Kentucky University Professional Education
Council
Western Kentucky University Admissions and Retention
Professional Education Council Subcommittee
Western Kentucky University Probation Committee
Western Kentucky University Ogden College Assessment
Committee
Western Kentucky University Women’s Studies
Community Outreach and Service Committee
Western Kentucky University Ogden College Science
Alliance
Western Kentucky University Ogden College Student
Awards Committee
Western Kentucky University Biology Department Ad Hoc
Assessment Committee, Chair
Western Kentucky University Biology Department Ad Hoc
Online Masters Committee, Chair
Western Kentucky University Biotechnology Center
Committee
Western Kentucky University Research and Educational
Grants Biotechnology Center Subcommittee
Western Kentucky University BIOL 120 Biological
Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics Committee
Western Kentucky University Biology Department
Advising Committee
Western Kentucky University Biology Department Teacher
Education Advisor
Western Kentucky University Biology Department
Instructors Search Committee, Chair
Western Kentucky University Biology Department
Geneticist Search Committee
Western Kentucky University Biology Department
Research Assistant Search Committee
Western Kentucky University Biology Department Quality
Enhancement Plan Committee Member
Western Kentucky University Biology Department
Curricular Outreach Committee, Chair
Western Kentucky University Faculty Senate, Ogden
College at-large senator
Activities:
Developed and presented Senior Day Presentations, NWSCC, 2012-present
Planner and organizer, First Annual Biology Department Alumni Reception,
WKU, 2008. Advised Biograd Committee on organization of subsequent
receptions, 2009-2011.
Established an office for the Science Alliance, a task
force of STEM faculty interested in P-12 education, WKU
Established and serve as Faculty Advisor for Western
Kentucky University National Science Teachers, WKU
Association Student Chapter, WKU, 2005.
General Biology Lab Graduate Assistant
Coordinator/Mentor, WKU, 2001 – 2011.
Developed Western Kentucky University Alternative
Secondary Certification Requirements for Biology
WKU, (approved by faculty on January 1, 2003).
Made significant updates to Western Kentucky University
Biology Department’s Bachelors and Master Curriculum
Folios for Teacher Certification to bring them into
compliance for state review, WKU, 2002, 2006, 2009.
P/K-12 Outreach:
Judge, Colbert County Junior High and High School Scholars Bowls, NWSCC,
2012-present
Liaison, Barren River Home School Association, WKU, 2004-2011
Green River Regional Education Cooperative MS Teams
Grant Western Kentucky University Advisor to Glasgow
Middle School team, Glasgow, KY, 2004 – 2007.
Kentucky Teacher Work Sample Content Specialist
Mentor, WKU, 2002 - 2011.
Certified Kentucky Teacher Intern Program Teacher Educator, WKU, 2002 –
2011
AP Biology Liaison, WKU, 2004 - 2011.
Western Kentucky University Girls in Science Day course
developer/teacher, WKU, 2001 – 2011
Co-chair of the Microbiology section of the Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair, WKU, 2002.
Consultant for the Educational Testing Service Praxis
Series Teacher Certification Exams, WKU, 2001.
Conference Sessions Presented:
“Making Teaching Memorable.” Johnson, H. Alabama Community
College Association Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL, 2012.
“A Math Science Partnership in Western Kentucky.” Johnson, H.;
Tassell, J.; Pankratz, R.; Tyler, R.; Norman, A.; McDaniel, K.
Kentucky Academy of Science, Science Education Section,
Bowling Green, KY, 2010.
“Graduate Teaching Assistants and Associates in the Biology
Department,” Johnson, H. Engaging the Spirit Conference,
WKU, Bowling Green, KY, 2009.
“Are We Adequately Preparing Kentucky’s Ethnic
Minorities in Science?” presented at Council for
Postsecondary Education and
Western Kentucky University Strategies for Change:
Ethnic Populations in Kentucky
Postsecondary Education Conference, Louisville, KY, 2005.
A Solution to SACS-Mandated Assessment, Heather Johnson, Robert
Wyatt, Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Richmond,
KY, 2005.
Data-Driven Instruction: Correlation Between a Biology Attitude
Survey and Content Pre-Assessment in an Introductory Course for
Majors, Heather Johnson, Cheryl Davis, Nancy Rice, Robert Wyatt,
Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Richmond, KY,
2005.
Partnering Homeschool Science Students with University Resources,
Heather Johnson, Kerrie McDaniel, Kentucky Academy of Science
Annual Meeting, Richmond, KY, 2005.
Teacher Education Model Program (TEMP): A Standards-Based
Master’s Degree Program in Elementary Education. Kerrie
McDaniel*, Heather Johnson, Robin Ayers, Wanda Weidemann,
Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Richmond, KY,
2005.
Courses Taught:
NWSCC:
BIO 103 Principles of Biology I and Lab – web enhanced course
BIO 220: General Microbiology and Lab – web enhanced course
WKU:
BIOL 113 General Biology – traditional and web course
BIOL 114 General Biology Lab
BIOL 120 Biol. Concepts I: Cells, Metabolism, and Energy
(regular and honors sections)
BIOL 121 Biol. Concepts I: Cells, Metabolism, and Energy
Lab
BIOL 175 University Experience
BIOL 208 General Microbiology lab
BIOL 309 Bacteriology
BIOL 310 Bacteriology Lab
BIOL 475 Experimental Design for Teachers – traditional
and web course
BIOL 501 Biotechnology for Teachers
BIOL 501 Research Methods in Biology web course
EDU 521 Implementation of Instructional Plan
BIOL 475G/SEC 537 Seminar in Science Education web
Course
BIOL 500 Intro. to Grad. Studies and Research web course
BIOL 153 Structure and Function of Molecules
BIOL 399 Research Problems in Biology
Workshops Conducted:
Moodle Moot Workshop entitled, “Moodle Basics,” Northwest-Shoals
Community College, 2012.
Thursdays at Three Workshop entitled, “Making Teaching
Memorable,” Northwest-Shoals Community College, 2012.
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching/Center for
Teaching and Learning Faculty Workshop entitled,
“Strategies to Improve SITE Evaluations,” Western
Kentucky University, 2006.
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching/Center for
Teaching and Learning Faculty Workshop entitled,
“GTA Issues,” as part of FaCET’s Basic College
Teaching Skills Program (BCTSP) credit for Graduate
Assistants, Western Kentucky University, 2003-2007.
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching/Center for
Teaching and Learning Faculty Workshop entitled,
“Working It Out! Managing Disruptive Student
Behavior,” Western Kentucky University, 2005.
Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Workshop
entitled, “Civility in the Classroom: Tips for Creating a
Positive Classroom Environment,” Western Kentucky
University, 2005.
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching/Center for
Teaching and Learning Graduate Teaching Assistant
Panel Discussion, Western Kentucky University, 20022005.
Online Teaching Summer Camp Panel Member (DELO), presented:
Effective Online Syllabi Presentation, Western Kentucky
University, 2003.
Grants Funded:
PI, National Science Foundation Math Science Partnership Start
Grant, $257,000 funded, 2008-March 2010.
Contributor, SkyTeach National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)
and the UTeach Institute Grant: (Scott Bonham and Richard Gelderman,
PI), $1,000,000, 2007.
PI, Teaching Quality Action Agenda Funding for the “Science Alliance
Office Support,” $4592 funded, May 2007.
PI, Teaching Quality Action Agenda Funding for the “Establishment of a
Science Alliance Office with Support,” $4592 funded, May 2006.
PI, Teaching Quality Action Agenda Funding for the National Science
Teachers Association Student Chapter, $800 funded, May 2006.
Co-PI, Teaching Quality Action Agenda Funding for “Secondary
Biology Teachers: Professional Development for Teaching Physical
Science,” (Kerrie McDaniel, PI) $4724 funded, May 2006.
PI, Provost’s Initiatives for Excellence Grant entitled, “Bring STEM
Role
Models to Every Classroom in Kentucky,” $20,000, 2005.
PI, Teaching Quality Action Agenda Funding to continue support of the
National Science Teachers Association Student Chapter at Western
Kentucky University, $4570. 2005.
PI, Biotechnology Center Grant, “P-12 Educational
Outreach: Area Schools Detecting GMOs in Local Foods Using PCR and
Real-Time Videoconferencing with the Biotech Center,” $2030.68, 2005.
Co-PI for Teaching Quality Action Agenda Funding for project entitled
“Secondary Biology Teachers: Professional Development for Teaching
Physical Science,” $3000, 2005.
Teaching Quality Action Agenda Funding to establish a National Science
Teachers Association Student Chapter at Western Kentucky University,
$5500. 2004.
Grants Applied for:
Co-PI, National Science Foundation Academies for Young
Scientists Grant entitled “SSMART (Stimulating Science and Mathematics
Achievement in Rural Towns) Kentucky: Student Investigation
Communities” (Richard Gelderman, PI) requesting approx. $800,000, 2006.
Co-PI on National Science Foundation Grant entitled “A
Shift in Paradigm: From Objectivist to Constructivist
Learning in the Large Introductory Biology Course,” $149,403, 2005.
PI, Kentucky EPSCoR Grant entitled “Bridging the Gap:
Bringing STEM Role Models to Every Classroom in
Kentucky,” $25,000. 2005.
PI, National Science Foundation Grant entitled “WKU
GK-12 Multilevel Cooperative Mentoring Program”, $1,698,724. 2004.
PI, Ketucky’s Council for Postsecondary Education
Improving Educator Quality State Grant Program Proposal entitled
Project COMPASS (COMprehensive Proficiency for All Science Students),
$300,000. 2003.
Co-PI, National Science Foundation Grant (Robert Noyce Scholarship
Program) entitled Enhancing Math and Science Teacher Preparation at
WKU, $500,000. 2003.
Conferences Attended:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on
Colleges (COC) Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, 2012.
National Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting,
Boston, MA, 2008.
National Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting
St. Louis, MO, 2007.
Western Kentucky University Engaging the Spirit
Conference, 2006, 2007, 2008.
U.S. Department of Education’s Math and Science
Partnerships Program Conference in Boston, MA, 2006.
Western Kentucky University Faculty Center for
Excellence in Teaching workshop entitled, “Being
Scholarly About Teaching: Researching Your Methods,”
2006.
Western Kentucky University Assessment “Drive-In”
Featuring Peggy Maki, 2006.
National Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting,
Annaheim, CA, 2006.
National Science Teachers Association Regional Meeting,
Nashville, TN, 2005.
Kentucky Academy of Science, Eastern Kentucky
University, Richmond, KY, 2005.
IUPUI Assessment Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2005.
Sigma Xi Student Research Conference, Western Kentucky
University, Bowling Green, KY, 2005.
Western Kentucky University Faculty Center for
Excellence in Teaching Summer Mini-Conference: Ideas
for Student Engagement Across the Curriculum, 2005.
National Biology Teachers Association Annual Meeting,
Chicago, IL, 2004.
Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Murray,
KY, 2004.
National Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting,
Atlanta, GA, 2004.
Teacher Quality Summit, Sloan Convention Center, Bowling
Green, KY (2004), Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY (2007).
Asheville Institute on General Education, Asheville, NC,
2003.
Kentucky Council for Postsecondary Education Conference:
Innovations in Teaching & Learning, 2002.
Dissertation title: epr-Specified Lysostaphin Endopeptidase Resistance
Publications/Reviews:
Johnson, Heather; McDaniel, Kerrie. 2008. Bringing STEM Professionals to Every
Classroom in Kentucky, National Science Teachers Association 55th Annual Meeting.
McDaniel, K., Weidemann, W., Pankratz, R., Johnson, H. 2008. Using Content Area
Assessment Data in Math and Science to Impact Course Development and Program
Changes for the Preparation of Elementary Teachers, National Science Teachers
Association 55th Annual Meeting.
Johnson, H. Inquiry Using a Motion Game Camera. 2007. In preparation. The
American Biology Teacher.
Johnson, Heather; McDaniel, Kerrie. 2007. Standards-Based Assessment Aligned
Microtube Experiments, National Science Teachers Association 54th Annual Meeting.
McDaniel, Kerrie; Johnson, Heather. 2007. A Formula for Incorporating Inquiry into
Any Standards-Based Lesson. National Science Teachers Association 54th Annual
Meeting.
Heath, Lucie; Shaw, Gargis; Smithberg, Rochelle; Johnson, Heather; Heath, Harry;
LeBlanc, Paul; Sloan, Gary. 2005. Plasmid-specified FemABX-like immunity factor
in Staphylococcus sciuri DD4747. FEMS Microbiology Letters, 249 (2005) 227-231.
Aldous, W.K., G.L. Sloan, L.S. Heath, H.P. DeHart, H.E. Heath. In preparation.
Cloning and Sequencing of a Bifunctional Peptidoglycan Hydrolase Gene of
Staphylococcus simulans.
Borden, V. and Belk C., Biology Science for Life Textbook and Laboratory Manual,
Pearson Prentice Hall Publishers, reviewed 2003.
Hall, D., editor, Reducing Cheating and Plagiarism, Western Kentucky University
Center for Teaching and Learning, print contribution, 2003.
Hanna, D.E., et al. 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Online Groups: Essentials of Web
Based Education, reviewed 2002.
Kloos, W.E., D.N. Ballard, J.A. Webster, R.J. Hubner, A. Tomasz, H. De Lencaster, I.
Couto, I.S. Sanchez, G.L. Sloan, H.P. DeHart, H.E. Heath, P.A. LeBlanc, A. Ljungh.
1997. Ribotype Delineation and Description of Staphylococcus sciuri Subspecies and
Their Potential as Reservoirs for Methicillin Resistance and Staphylolytic Enzyme Genes. International
Journal of Systematic Bacteriology 47:313-323.
DeHart, H.P., H.E. Heath, L.S. Heath, P.A. LeBlanc, G.L. Sloan. 1995. Lysostaphin
Endopeptidase Gene (epr) Specifies Modification of Peptidoglycan Cross Bridges in
Staphylococcus simulans and Staphylococcus aureus. Applied and Environmental
Microbiology 61:1475-1479.
DeHart, H.P., H.E. Heath, L.S. Heath, P.A. LeBlanc, G.L. Sloan. 1995. The Lysostaphin
Endopeptidase Gene (epr) Specifies Modification of Peptidoglycan Cross Bridges in
Staphylococcus simulans and Staphylococcus aureus. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting
of the American Society for Microbiology.
Student Presentations:
Mahmood, Hajara. Conversion of Traditional Taxonomy-Centered Botany Labs to
Case-Based Inquiry Learning. Western Kentucky University Sigma Xi Student Research Conference,
April 2008.
Mahmood, Hajara. Conversion of Traditional Taxonomy-Centered Botany Labs to
Case-Based Inquiry Learning. Biology Department Summer Research Symposium,
September 2007.
Mahmood, Hajara. Conversion of Traditional Taxonomy-Centered Botany Labs to
Case-Based Inquiry Learning. Botany and Plant Biology Joint Congress in Chicago,
IL, July 2007.
Mahmood, Hajara. Bridging the Gap: Bringing STEM Role Models to Every Classroom
in Kentucky. Posters-at-the-Capital, Frankfurt, KY, 2006.
Gipson, Shannon. Factors Affecting the Preparation of Kentucky’s Ethnic Minorities in
Science. Western Kentucky University Sigma Xi Student Research Conference,
Bowling Green, KY 2005.
Student Awards:
Hajara Mahmood – Biology Department Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2008.
Hajara Mahmood – Sigma Xi Student Research Conference Honorable Mention, 2008.
Graduate Advisor for:
Undergraduate Researchers:
Jennifer Skaggs, M.A.E.
Jeremy Byrn, M.A.E.
Heather Cavitt, M.A.E.
Laura Hudson, M.A.E.
Teddi Osborne, M.A.E.
Belinda Tenney, M.S. Biology
Hajara Mahmood, M.S. Biology
Amanda Simpson, M.S. Biology
Laura Miller, M.A.E.
Christopher Carter, M.A.E.
Katherine Kellerman, M.A.E.
Mary Lohr, M.A.E.
Mariam Alkhateeb, M.S. Biology
Heather Clark, M.S. Biology
Ashley Johnson, M.A.E.
Marsha Kreisle, M.S. Biology
Krista Maney, M.S. Biology
Joseph Norman, M.S. Biology
Carnetta Skipworth, M.S. Biology
Megan Willard, M.A.E.
Shannon Gipson
Hajara Mahmood
Kindall Brown
Dustin Payne
Stefanie Bragg
Hannah Clutts
Chasity Sandidge
On Graduate Committee for:
Tangie Kelsey, M.S. Biology
Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching Assistants mentored:
Zacchaeus Compson, Nicholas Hackett, Carrie Brooks, Avinash Baktula, Srikanth Aakula, Rashmi
Ramasubbaiah, Sairam Bellum, Kiran Padigala, Adam Thomas Ruley, William See, Venkat Tirumala,
Madhu Pabbathi, Angela Baioni, Venkatalakshmi S. Achanta, Richard Cohen, Josh Watson, Karen
Ambrose, Clement Akotsen-Mensah, Jonathan Walters, Kiranmai Bandaru, Natalie Jones, Tina Kelley,
Ali Wright, Vipula Petluru, Maggie Mahan, Natalina Elliott, Bridget Sutton, Hajara Mahmood, Daniel
Starnes, Paige Van Hoose, Ashley Wint, Christy Hopkins, Jyothi Mekala, Pradyut Paul, Chad Groce,
Kirsten Edberg, Miller Jarrell, Sondra Massey-Lewis, Matt Skaggs, Priyusha Pokala, Sri Kiran Kumar
Botta, Tabatha Bowlin, Kristina Tackett.