Susan K. Johnsen, Ph.D.
Professor, Educational Psychology
Director, PhD Program in Educational Psychology
Director, Gifted Programs
Mailing Address:
Baylor University
School of Education
Department of Educational Psychology
One Bear Place #97301
Waco, TX 76798-7301
Susan_Johnsen@baylor.edu
Curriculum Vita
Campus Contact:
Office: Burleson 219A
Phone: 254-710-6116
Fax: 254-710-3265
Credentials:
B. A. (1964) Elementary Education and Psychology, graduated cum laude Baylor University, Waco, Texas
M. Ed. (1970) Special Education, Emotionally Disturbed and Learning Disabilities University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Ph. D. (1979) Major: Special Education; Minor: Educational Psychology University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Philosophy of Teaching at Baylor:
The purpose of teaching is to develop an environment that stimulates student's thinking and creative production. The Baylor context provides a Christian setting where student and faculty can engage in respectful, yet intellectual conversations about concepts that are important to a life of service.
Research Interests:
My research interests relate to assessment of special populations, program evaluation, standards in teaching, and teacher education, including educational reform and the growth of teacher expertise.
Selected Publications:
Selected from past 10 years:
Books
Kitano, M., Montgomery, D., VanTassel-Baska, J., & Johnsen, S. (2008). Using the national gifted education standards for PreK-12 professional development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Johnsen, S., VanTassel-Baska, J., & Robinson, A. (2008). Using the national gifted education standards for university teacher preparation programs. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Johnsen, S. K., & Kendrick, J. (Eds.)(2005). Teaching gifted students with disabilities. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K., & Kendrick, J. (Eds.)(2005). Language arts for gifted students. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K., & Kendrick, J. (Eds.)(2005). Math education for gifted students. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K., & Kendrick, J. (Eds.)(2005). Science education for gifted students. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K., & Kendrick, J. (Eds.)(2005). Teaching and counseling gifted girls. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K., & Kendrick, J. (Eds.)(2005). Teaching strategies in gifted education. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K. (2005). Identifying gifted students: A step-by-step guide. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K., & Goree, K. (2005). Independent study for gifted learners. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K. (Ed.)(2004). Identifying gifted students: A practical guide. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Book Chapters
Johnsen, S. K., & Goree, K. K. (2009). Teaching gifted students through independent study. In F. Karnes & S. Bean (Eds.) Strategies for teaching gifted students (pp. 415-445). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Kettler, T., Shiu, A., & Johnsen, S. (2008). Gifts of language diversity: Building educational aspirations with Latino students in middle school. In M. Gosfield (Ed.) Expert approaches to support gifted learners (pp. 181-188). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Press.
Johnsen, S. K. (2008). Using portfolios to assess gifted and talented students. In J. VanTassel-Baska (Ed.). Alternative assessments with gifted and talented students (pp. 227-257). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K. (2008). Identifying gifted and talented learners. In F. Karnes & K. Stephens, Achieving excellence: Educating the gifted and talented (pp. 135-153). New York: Merrill Education/Prentice Hall.
Johnsen, S. K., Feuerbacher, S., & Witte, M. M. (2007). Increasing the retention of gifted students from low income backgrounds in a university programs for the gifted: The UYP project. In J. VanTassel-Baska (Ed.) Serving gifted learners beyond the traditional classroom: A guide to alternative programs and services (pp. 55-79). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Johnsen, S. K. (2003). Issues in the assessment of talent development. In J.H. Borland & L. Wright (Eds.) Rethinking gifted education: Contemporary approaches to meeting the needs of gifted students (pp. 201-214). New York: Teachers College, Columbia.
Refereed Journal Publications
Witte, M., & Johnsen, S. K. (2008). Collaborating with universities to provide special programs for gifted and talented students. Tempo, 28(3), 13-17.
VanTassel-Baska, J., & Johnsen, S. K. (2007). Teacher education standards for the field of gifted education: A vision of coherence for personnel preparation in the 21st century. Gifted Child Quarterly, 51, 182-205.
Johnsen, S. K., Witte, M., & Robins, J. (2006). Students' perspectives of a university-based enrichment program-The university for young people project. Gifted Child Today, 29(3), 56-61.
Johnsen, S. K. (2006). New national standards for teachers of gifted and talented students. Tempo, 26(3), 26-31.
Kettler, T., Shiu, A., & Johnsen, S. K. (2006). AP as an intervention for middle school Hispanic students. Gifted Child Today, 29(1), 39-46.
Johnsen, S. K. (2003). Standards in gifted education. Tempo, 23(3), 4-5, 18-23.
Johnsen, S. K., Haensly, P., Ryser, G., & Ford, R. (2002). Changing general education classroom practices to adapt for gifted students. Gifted Child Quarterly, 46, 45-63.
Johnsen, S. K. (1999). Renzulli model: Needed research. Journal for Education of the Gifted, 23, 102-115.
Tests
Brown, L. Sherbenou, R., & Johnsen S. (2009). Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-Edition 4. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Johnsen, S. K., & Corn, A. (2003). Evaluacion Inicial para Estudiantes con Aptitudes Sobresalientes (educacion primaria y secundaria ) SAGES-2. Mexico, D. F.: CeMPro
Johnsen, S. K., & Corn, A. (2001). Screening Assessment for Gifted Elementary and Middle School Students-2nd Edition. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Ryser, G., & Johnsen, S. K. (1998). Test of Mathematical Abilities for Gifted Students. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Curriculum Materials
Johnsen, S. K., & Johnson, K. (2007). Independent Study Program, 2nd Edition. Waco, Texas: Prufrock Press.
Funded Grants
Project Promise, City of Waco, funded for $489,020 (1999-2009). Principal investigator for the project.
GEAR-UP, Department of Education, Project Promise, funded for $372,300 (1999-2005 @ $62,050 per year). Principal director for the project.
GEAR-UP, Department of Education, Evaluation funded for $600,000 (1999-2005 @$100,000 per year). Primary evaluator for the project.
Middle School Initiative-Year 4; Waco Public Schools through the Texas Education Agency, $15, 963 (2003-2004). Evaluation Services Center principal evaluator for the project.
Evaluation of the Gifted Program in the Hayes County Independent School District, $9,950 (2002-2003). Evaluation Services Center principal evaluator for the project.
The Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS), State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), funded for $239,000 (2001-2002). Principal evaluator of the project.
The Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS), State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), funded for $297,000 (1998-2001). Principal evaluator of the project.
Fostering On-Line Curriculum Understanding/Implementation for Student Success in the Mexia ISD, $45,000 (2001-2004). Evaluation Services Center principal evaluator for the project.
Innovation Project, Mexia, TX, Texas Education Agency, funded for $45,000 (2001-2004). Principal evaluator for the project.
Academic 2000, Mexia, TX, Texas Education Agency, funded for $24,600 (2000-2001). Principal evaluator for the project.
21st Century Community Learning Centers, U. S. Department of Education, funded for $191,625 (2000-2003). Principal evaluator
Awards:
The Audrey Nelson Community Development Award for Project Promise, Washington, DC, 2006.
Identified as one of six great teachers at Baylor University in the Baylor Line, Magazine of the Baylor Alumni Association [Asher, L. (2002). Face to face. Baylor Line, 64(2), 27].
President's Award, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, 2001
Leadership Award, Association for the Gifted, Council for Exceptional Children, 1999
Courses Taught:
TED 2250. Introduction to Teaching in Gifted and Talented Education
TED 3620. Teaching Associate Practicum-literacy (EC-4)(Gifted Cohort)
TED 3621. Teaching Associate Practicum-math (EC-4)(Gifted Cohort)
TED 3630. Teaching Associate Practicum (4-8)(Gifted Cohort)
TED 3640. Teaching Associate Practicum (8-12)(Gifted Cohort)
TED 4351. Differentiation
TED 4350. Exceptionalities
EDP 3376. Applied Behavior Analysis
EDP 4350. Introduction to the Gifted Child
EDP 4383. Adapting Instruction for Special Needs Learner
EDP 4378. Practicum for Adapting Instruction
EDP 5340. Educational and Psychological Measurement
EDP 5351. Social/Emotional Needs of the Gifted
EDC 5352. Curriculum Development for the Gifted
EDC 5353. Creativity and Strategies for Teaching the Gifted
EDP 5V54. Practicum with Gifted
EDP 6154. Introduction to Multidisciplinary Studies
EDP 6155. Reflection of Multidisciplinary Studies
EDP 6335. Research Practicum in Education
EDP 6337. Psychometric Theory and Construction
EDP 6338. Grant Writing
EDP 6340. Practicum in Adult Learning: Campus Based
EDP 6341. Practicum in Adult Learning: Field-Based
EDP 6351. Futures and Change
Other:
Gifted Child Today(Editor)
Gifted Child Quarterly(Editorial Review Board)
Journal for Secondary Gifted Education(Advisory Board and Reviewer)
Journal for the Education of the Gifted(Reviewer, Publications Board)
Roeper Review (Editorial Board and Reviewer)
President, The Association for the Gifted, Council for Exceptional Children, Washington, DC, January, 2008 to December, 2010.
Invited chair of the National Association for Gifted Children Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Program Standards Revision Workgroup, October, 2008 to present.
Program Reviewer, National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education, 2007 to present
Board of Examiner, National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education, 2005 to present
Invited member to restructure the Texas Association for Gifted Children, September, 2008.
Invited member of the TExES Standard Setting for Gifted and Talented, Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas, October, 2006.
