College of Education, Developmental Education, EDD (C & I)
Hi y’all! I’m Allie, a native resident of central Texas, and a Bobcat since 2016. I’m in the college of education and working on my Ed.D in developmental education with a concentration in literacy. My dissertation focus is on integrated reading and writing instructors’ self-reflective practices. In a nutshell, I build curriculum and work with students to help meet their academic goals through reading and writing.
Awards
Developmental Education Doctoral Research Fellowship, Texas State University
Doctoral Merit Fellowship, Developmental Education, Texas State University
Other organizations
- Kappa Delta Pi (2023-present)
- Association for the Study of Higher Education (2022-present)
- Phi Kappa Phi (2021-present)
- College Reading & Learning Association (2021-present)
- National Organization for Student Success (2021-present)
Hobbies
I’m super into crafting and creating art while getting lost in my “current jam” playlist or an audiobook. I crochet, sew, hand-embroider, collage from old magazines, paint, and so on. Hobbies are a tricky habit to keep while in grad school but finding an activity to let my mind relax at the end of the day, like these here, has been a game changer. I’m also all about a good nap snuggled down with my dog and cats while a movie plays in the background…that counts as a hobby, right?
Research interest
My research interests are on creating equitable, culturally sustaining postsecondary environments curriculum through understanding educator self-reflection practices. I’m currently involved on research projects that focus on the experience of neurodivergent students with medication access, postsecondary education access for refugee women, and how students are being discussed in developmental education classes. If the research centers student experience, I’m in!
#1 tip for surviving graduate school
Find your people! Even introverted peeps, like myself, grow stronger with a community around them. And remember, sometimes the process takes a while – it’s worth the time of connecting with a mentor that relates to your unique intersectionalites and can help you thrive.
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