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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.