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Tamara V. Young, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Research and Leadership
North Carolina State University
Box 7801 (608 Poe Hall)
Raleigh NC 27695-7801
919 515-; fax: 919 515-8950
Education:
2005: Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Philosophy of Educational Administration and Policy) Dissertation Title: Understanding Coalitions in State Educational Policy: The Selection of Alliance Partners in Reading Policy Issue Networks
2001: M.A., University of Michigan, Ann arbor, Michigan (Educational Administration and Policy)
1996: Masters, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia (Teaching in Elementary Education)
1996: B.A., University of Virginia, Charlottesville,Virginia (Economics)
Research and Professional Experience:
2001 - 2004: Graduate Research Assistant; State Reading Policy Project, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
· Participated in a large-scale, multi-year research project examining the development of reading policy in nine states. Collaborated with colleagues to design study, write grant proposals, collect data, and analyze information. Authored and coauthored several research studies and grant reports that included qualitative and quantitative research methods.
2000: Graduate Research Assistant, Gender and Learning Technology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
· Evaluated educational software to examine how the design of educational technology contributes to the gender gap in technology.
1999-2001: Graduate Research Assistant, National Reading Policy Project, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
· Analyzed data and drafted reports about the development of national reading initiatives.
1996-1999: Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, Virginia
· Assumed all aspects of instruction for mathematics and science in sixth grade classroom. Organized student learning aroundcounty and state content standards. Created a climate that promoted equity. Communicated high expectations for all students. Monitored students' understanding of content through a variety of informal and formal assessements. Earned an exemplary rating.
Academic Honors and Awards:
2004: Rackham Dissertation Fellowship, University of Michigan
2001: John E. Warriner Fellowship, University of Michigan
1999-2004: Rackham Merit Fellowship, University of Michigan
1996: W.W. Whitlock Award, University of Virginia
1995: Curriculum and Instruction Fellowship, University of Virginia
1991-1995: University Achievement Award, University of Virginia
Research Interests:
Educational policy
Interest groups
Coalitions
Policy diffusion
Social network analysis
Educational leadership
The application of social network analysis to understanding principal networks
Online professional development of educational administrators
Teaching Interests:
Educational policy
Organizational and administrative theory
Theory and application of social network analysis
Publications:
Miskel, C.G, Cogshall, J.G., DeYoung, D.A., Osguthorpe, R.D., Song, M., Young, T.V. (2003). Final report: Reading Policy in the states: Interest and Processess. Unpublished report.
Young, T.V. (2002). California reading policy: Problems, processes, and participants (CIERA Report). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan, Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement.
Presentations:
Young, T. V. & Miskel, C. G. (2005, April). Coalitions in State Educational Policymaking Issue Networks. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montréal, Canada.
Young, T. V. & Miskel, C. G. (2004, April). Interest groups’ lobbying activities in state reading policy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Young, T. V., Shepley, T. V., Miskel, C. G., & Song, M. (2002, December). Reading from the top: The role of governors in reading policy agenda setting. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
Young, T.V., & Miskel, C.G. (2002, April). A structural approach to understanding influence in California Educational Policy: An application of social network analysis to a state educational policy domain. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Song, M., Miskel, C. G., Young, T., Shepley, T. V., & Osguthorpe, R. (2001, April). Interest groups in national reading policy: Perceived influence and beliefs on reading instructional approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.
Song, M., Miskel, C. G., Young, T. & McDaniel, J. E., (2000, November). Perceived influence of interest groups in national reading policy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the University Council for Educational Administrators, Albuquerque, NM.
Service:
University
2001-2002: Member, Graduate Advisory Committee, School of Education, University of Michigan
2000-2002: Member, Educational Alumni Society’s Board of Governors, University of Michigan
1995-1996: Member, Teacher Education Advisory Committee, University of Virginia
Professional Service and Affiliations
Member, American Educational Research Association
2001, 2003, and 2004: Reviewer, American Educational Research Association
2003: Reviewer, Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement, University of Michigan
1999: Judge, Commonwealth’s Virtual Team Case Competition, University of Virginia
1996-1999: Member, Fairfax Education Association, Fairfax, Virginia
1995: Member, Commonwealth’s Virtual Team Case Competition, University of Virginia
1996-1997: Member, Kappa Delta Pi, Educational Honor Society, University of Virginia
Community Service
2003-2004: Volunteer, Hampton Harbour Academy, Hampton, Virginia
1997-1998: Tutor, Study Buddy Tutoring Program, Lane Elementary, Fairfax, Virginia
1996: Volunteer, B.F. Yancey Elementary, Esmont, Virginia
Professional Development:
2000: Social Network Analysis, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, University of Michigan
1998: Integrating Writing Across the Curriculum, George Mason University
