Phone: (626) 815-5354
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Email: nbrashear@apu.edu
Nancy Brashear, Ph.D.
Professor of English
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Profile
Nancy Brashear, Ph.D., began her 30 year education career as a K-12 teacher in public schools and has the following credentials: Standard Life Credential, grades K-8, Standard Life Credential for English, grades 7-12, Ryan Reading Specialist Credential, K-adult education, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (C.L.A.D.), grades K-12, and Pathwise Classroom Performance Assessments Observer Proficiency Certificate 4 (ETS, 1997). In addition, she taught college English courses for five years prior to entering the field of teacher education, and served as a CCTC, ACSI, and WASC accreditation team member. She has a special interest in literacy development for all ages, literacy and language development for second-language learners, children and adolescent literature, creative writing, and teacher education.
Education
Ph.D. - Education, Claremont Graduate School (Education, literature for children and adolescents, literacy development, family literacy)
M.A. - Education, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
M.A. - Education, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Publications
Brashear, N. and J. Jantzi. (2003). National and State Standards in Teacher Education (five selections in different chapters) in Stanford, B. and F.W. Parkay’s, Becoming a Teacher, 6th Edition (Allyn & Bacon: Boston).
Brashear, N. and J. Jantzi. (2003). Instructor Resource Manual (to accompany Stanford, B. and F.W. Parkay’s, Becoming a Teacher, 6th Edition (Allyn & Bacon: Boston).
Brashear, N. and M. Albertson. (1999). “Getting to Know Me” Project: Creating a Safe Learning Environment for Students and Teachers” in S. Totten (Ed.), Preparing Middle Level Educators: Practicing What We Preach. New York, NY: Palmer Press.
Albertson, M. and N. Brashear. (1999). “Smart Teachers, Smart Students: Applying Educational Technology in the Middle School Classroom” in S. Totten (Ed.), Preparing Middle Level Educators: Practicing What We Preach. New York, NY: Palmer Press.
Brashear, N. and J. Jantzi. (2003). National and State Standards in Teacher Education (five selections in different chapters) in Stanford, B. and F.W. Parkay’s, Becoming a Teacher, 6th Edition (Allyn & Bacon: Boston).
Brashear, N. and J. Jantzi. (2003). Instructor Resource Manual (to accompany Stanford, B. and F.W. Parkay’s, Becoming a Teacher, 6th Edition (Allyn & Bacon: Boston).
Brashear, N. and M. Albertson. (1999). “Getting to Know Me” Project: Creating a Safe Learning Environment for Students and Teachers” in S. Totten (Ed.), Preparing Middle Level Educators: Practicing What We Preach. New York, NY: Palmer Press.
Albertson, M. and N. Brashear. (1999). “Smart Teachers, Smart Students: Applying Educational Technology in the Middle School Classroom” in S. Totten (Ed.), Preparing Middle Level Educators: Practicing What We Preach. New York, NY: Palmer Press.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
“Celebrate Literacy Award,” presented by the International Reading Association and the Foothill Reading Council
“Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award” from Azusa Pacific University, 2000
“Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award” from Azusa Pacific University, 2000
Expertise
Children and adolescent literature
Creative writing
Literacy and language development
Teacher education
Courses Taught
Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (EDLS 300)
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
