Curriculum Vitae
Hope Elisabeth (Bess) Wilson, Ph.D.
Education
University of Connecticut
Ph.D. in Education Psychology: Gifted Education
“A Model of Academic Self-Concept: Perceived Difficulty, Social
Comparison, and Achievement Among Academically Accelerated
Secondary School Students”
Advisor: Del Siegle
Storrs, CT
Spring 2009
Hardin-Simmons University
M.A. in Gifted Education
Advisor: Mary Christopher
Abilene, TX
Spring 2005
(4.0 GPA)
Austin College
M.A.T. in Education, All-Level
(3.98 GPA)
B.A. in Art, Emphasis in Painting (3.98 GPA)
Summa Cum Laude
Sherman, TX
Winter 2002
Spring 2001
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
University of North Texas
(3.75 GPA)
Honors Diploma
Denton, TX
Spring 1999
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
Fall 2009- present
Stephen F. Austin State University, Department of Elementary Education
Teach graduate and undergraduate teacher education courses. Provide support for faculty research, including
research design, methodological and statistical analysis, and writing assistance.
On-line Instructor
Fall 2008- Spring 2009
University of Connecticut, Online Masters Program
Teach online classes, Develop course materials and website, Maintain communication with students, Evaluate
student work.
Assistant Editor
2006- Spring 2009
Journal of Advanced Academics
Review manuscripts, Check references and APA style, Prepare manuscripts for publication, Maintain journal
website, Organize and file manuscripts, Correspond with authors and reviewers
Research Assistant
2006- Spring 2009
University of Connecticut, Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
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Assist with research projects, Edit and write papers, grants, and proposals with advisors, Respond to inquiries
for National Research Center for Gifted and Talented
Publications
Wilson, H. E., Siegle, D. S., McCoach, D. B., Little, C. A., & Reis, S. M. (In Press). A model of academic
self-concept: Perceived difficulty and social comparison among academically accelerated secondary
school students. Gifted Child Today.
Siegle, D. S., & Wilson, H. E. (under review). Gifted and talented educators’ attitudes about academic
acceleration.
Rubenstein, L., & Wilson, H. E. (2011). Spicing up classrooms using creative challenges. Gifted Child Today,
34(2), 57-65.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2010, September). Parenting perfectionists: Encouraging healthy risk taking
for Risk Evaders. Parenting for High Potential,13-19.
Nihalani, P. K., Wilson, H. E., Thomas, G., & Robinson, D. H. (2010). What determines high- and lowperforming groups? The superstar effect. Journal of Advanced Academics, 2, 500-524.
Siegle, D., Moore, M., Mann, R. L., & Wilson, H. E. (2010). Factors that influence inservice and preservice
teachers’ nominations of students for gifted and talented programs. Journal for the Education of the
Gifted, 33, 337-360.
Wilson, H. E. (2009). Picasso in your classroom: Meeting the needs of talented artists and visual learners in
the elementary classroom. Gifted Child Today, 32, 36-45.
Wilson, H. E. (2008). The last word: An interview with Marilyn Cochran-Smith. Journal of Advanced
Academics, 19, 744-749.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2008). The science of art and the art of science. Gifted Education
Communicator, 39, 3, 24-27.
Wilson, H. E. (2007). Media themes and threads [Review of Differentiating Content for Gifted Learners in
Grades 6-12: A CD-ROM of Customizable Menus and Study Guides]. Journal for the Education of the
Gifted, 31, 261-268.
Wilson, H. E. (2007). Media themes and threads [Review of the curriculum Creative Problem Solving Kit].
Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 31, 110-116.
Books
Wilson, H. E. (2010). Instructors manual. In G. A. Davis, S. Rimm, & D. Siegle, Education of the gifted and
talented (6th ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.
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Adelson, J. L., & Wilson, H. E. (2009). Letting go of perfect: Overcoming perfectionism in kids. Waco, TX:
Prufrock Press.
Book Chapters
Wilson, H. E. (2011). Arts curriculum for gifted learners. In J. vanTassel-Baska & C. A. Little (Eds.),
Content-based curriculum for high-ability learners (2nd ed., pp. 303-320). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Siegle, D. S., McCoach, D. B., & Wilson, H. E. (2009). Extending learning through mentorships. In F. A.
Karnes & S. M. Bean (Eds.), Methods and materials for teaching the gifted (3rd ed., pp. 519-564). Waco,
TX: Prufrock Press.
Wilson, H. E. (2009). Specialized secondary schools. In B. Kerr (Ed.), Encyclopedia of giftedness, creativity,
and talent (pp. 818-820). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
Wilson, H. E., & Paul, K. A. (2009). Home schooling. In B. Kerr (Ed.), Encyclopedia of giftedness, creativity,
and talent (pp. 432-435). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
Invited Publications
Wilson, H. E. (Fall 2010). Max had trouble thinking outside the box. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Spring 2010). Program Standards in new areas. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Winter 2010). Gifted children of myths. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Winter 2009). Mr. Clark was about to rethink his approach to independent projects. Teaching
for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Fall 2009). Gifted children of myths. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Summer 2009). Clown school. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Winter 2009). If the animal kingdom had gifted programs. Teaching for High Potential.
[cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Fall 2008). Margaret showed her multipotentiality primarily in the lunchroom. Teaching for
High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Summer 2008). Joe was the brightest student in his class. Teaching for High Potential.
[cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Spring 2008). Perfect identification measure. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Winter 2008). Radical Acceleration. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Fall 2007). Mrs. Johnson had a rubric for everything. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
Wilson, H. E. (Spring 2007). The original gifted underachiever. Teaching for High Potential. [cartoon].
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Wilson, H. E. (Winter 2007). Types of giftedness left out of the federal definition. Teaching for High
Potential. [cartoon].
Conference Presentations
Wilson, H. E., Dillard, E. D., Hasbun, T. (2011, April). Social and Emotional Characteristics and Early
Mathematics and Reading Achievement: Observations from Parents and Teachers using the ECLS:B.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New
Orleans, LA.
Wilson, H. E. (2011, April). College Choices Among Academically Talented Secondary School Students.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New
Orleans, LA.
Nerran, J., Abel, C., Wilson, H. E. (2011, April). Impact of language stimulation techniques on English
development of Head Start four-year-old English Language Learners. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Wilson, H. E. (2010, November). A model of academic self-concept: Perceived challenge and social
comparison among academically accelerated secondary school students. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2010, November). Artistic gifts and talents: The DMGT in an artistic context.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
Wilson, H. E., Adelson, J. L., Cole, S., Rambo, K. (2010, November). Applying Advanced Statistical
Techniques to Research Giftedness: Implications for Administrators and Researchers. Panel
presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Atlanta, GA.
Wilson, H. E. (2010, September). A model of academic self-concept: Gender differences among academically
accelerated secondary school students. Presentation at the 2nd Annual International Conference on
Educational Research, New Orleans, LA.
Wilson, H. E., Siegle, D., McCoach, D. B., Little, C. A., Reis, S. M. (2010, May). A model of academic selfconcept: Perceived difficulty, social comparison, and achievement among academically accelerated
secondary school students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Denver, CO.
Nerran, J., Wilson, H. E., Abel, C., Gottshall, D. (2010, May). An Exploration of the Impact of Teacher
Training in Constructivist-Based Indirect Language Stimulation Techniques on the English Language
Development in the Complex Ecologies of ESL Students in a Head Start Preschool Program. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Nerran, J., Abel, C., Wilson, H. E., Gottshall, D. (2010, April). Brighter Futures for Children: Strengthening
School, Family, and Community Connections. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association
for Childhood Education International, Phoenix, AZ.
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Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2009, December). Getting started with arts integration. Workshop presented
at the annual meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Houston, TX.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2009, December). Letting go of perfect: Using perfectionism in healthy ways.
Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented,
Houston, TX.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2009, November). Getting started with arts integration. Workshop presented
at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, St. Louis, MO.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2009, November). Letting go of perfect: Using perfectionism in healthy ways.
Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, St. Louis,
MO.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2008, November). Be smart with art. Workshop presented at the annual
meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Tampa, FL.
Wilson, H. E. (2008, November). Be smart with art. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Texas
Association for the Gifted and Talented, Dallas, TX.
Wilson, H. E. (2008, November). Talented Artists. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Texas
Association for the Gifted and Talented, Dallas, TX.
Siegle, D., & Wilson, H. E. (2008, July). The debate over acceleration. Workshop presented at Confratute,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
Wilson, H. E. (2008, April). Perceived challenge and academic self-concept scale. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
Siegle, D., & Wilson, H. E. (2008, April). Gifted and talented educator’s attitudes about acceleration. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
Siegle, D., & Wilson, H. E. (2008, April). Gifted and talented educator’s attitudes about acceleration. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
Wilson, H. E. (2007, November). Artist’s workshop. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the
National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2007, November). Picture perfect perfectionism. Workshop presented at the
annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
Wilson, H. E. (2007, August). Differentiation in the elementary art classroom: Artist’s Workshop. Paper
presented at the bi-annual meeting of the World Council of Giftedness, Warwick, England.
Wilson, H. E., & Adelson, J. L. (2007, August). Art across the curriculum. Workshop presented at the biannual meeting of the World Council of Giftedness, Warwick England.
Wilson, H. E. (2006, November). Art across the curriculum. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of
the National Association for Gifted Children, Charlotte, NC.
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Wilson, H. E. (2006, November). Differentiation in the elementary art classroom. Poster session presented at
the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Charlotte, NC.
Wilson, H. E. (2006, March). Grant writing. Workshop presented for the Coppell Independent School
District, Coppell, TX.
Wilson, H. E. (2004, November). Gifted in art. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Art
Education Association, Corpus Christi, TX.
Wilson, H. E. (2004, November). Differentiation in the elementary art room. Workshop presented at the
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Dallas, TX.
Wilson, H. E. (2003, April). If I knew then what I know now. Symposium at the Bright Ideas Conference,
Austin College, Sherman, TX.
Program Evaluation Experience
Stratford Public Schools: Advanced Learning Program
2007-2008
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of current teaching practices in secondary and elementary
classrooms.
Connecticut Department of Higher Education: Teacher Quality Partnership Grants
2007-2008
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of university and school district partnership grants for providing
professional development to develop content area knowledge and pedagogy of elementary and
secondary teachers in the state of Connecticut. Responsibilities included: conducting observations,
collecting field notes, conducting interviews and focus groups, analyzing qualitative and quantitative
data, writing reports.
Postsecondary Teaching Experience
2009-present
Stephen F. Austin State University
ELE 351: Learners, Planning, and Instruction in the Classroom Environment
ELE 303L: Teaching Mathematics Lab
ELE 523: Social Studies in Elementary School- Advanced
ELE 584: Research and Analysis of Teaching
ELE 525: Assessment and Instruction
RDG 314: Text-based Reading Techniques and Procedures
2007-2008
University of Connecticut
EPSY 5740: Strategies for Differentiating Grade Level Curriculum
EPSY 5750: Creativity, Teaching Assistant
2007, Spring
University of Connecticut
Guest Lecturer, “Assessment of Creativity” “Creative Problem Solving”
2006, Spring
Dallas County Community College District
GRE Preparation Course Instructor
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Honors
Dissertation Award, 2nd place
Graduate Student of the Year
Most Outstanding Paper
Doctoral Level Research, 2nd place
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Presidential Scholarship
Phi Beta Kappa, Honors society
Honors Graduate
NAGC, Research and Evaluation Division, 2010
NAGC 2009
NAGC Research Gala 2008
NAGC Research Gala 2007
Austin College
Austin College
Austin College
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
K-12 Teaching Experience
2004-2006
Coppell Independent School District, Mockingbird Elementary
Kindergarten – 5th grade instructor, Art
2005
Hardin-Simmons University, Threshold Program
6th-10th grade Gifted and Talented Summer Program
2002-2004
Irving Independent School District, Thomas Haley Elementary
Kindergarten – 5th grade instructor, Art
2003-2004
North Lake Community College
Summer Continuing Education Instructor, Art
Grants
Teaching American History Grant
2011
U.S. Department of Education
Texas History Education Project
Region VII Education Service Center and Stephen F. Austin State University
Belin-Blank Acceleration Grant
2007-2008
John Templeton Foundation and the Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration
Exploring Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Acceleration
Del Siegle and Hope E. Wilson
awarded
Belin-Blank Acceleration Grant
2008
John Templeton Foundation and the Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration
Academic Self-Concept: Perceived Challenge, Social Comparison, and Achievement
Hope E. Wilson
unfunded
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Professional Service
Professional Organizations
National Association for Gifted Children
Graduate Student Committee
Member, 2007-2009
Newsletter, Column Contributor, 2008
Development Committee
Member, 2008-present
Research and Evaluation Network
Awards Chair, 2010-present
Membership Committee, 2008-2011
“Did You Know?” editor, 2009-2011
Graduate Student Gala coordinator, 2009-present
Arts Network
Newsletter Editor, 2008-2009
Membership Newsletter, 2009-2010
American Educational Research Association, Member
Division C Graduate Student Seminar
Participant, 2008
Division D Graduate Student Research Gala
Reviewer, 2009-present
Research on Giftedness and Talented SIG
Newsletter Editor, 2011-present
Mentor, 2010-2011
Reviewer, 2008-present
Early Childhood and Education SIG
Reviewer, 2010-present
Out-of-School Time SIG
Reviewer, 2010-present
Professional Publications
Journal of Advanced Academics
Editorial Review Board, 2009-present
Journal of Educational Research
Consulting Editor, 2009-present
Pearson Education
Textbook Review, 2009
Service to University
College of Education, Service Learning Committee
Member, 2009-present
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College of Education, Diversity Committee
Presenter, Embracing Diversity: Fostering a Climate of Respect at SFA, 2010
Department of Elementary Education, Syllabi Review Committee
Chair, 2009-present
Friends of the Visual Arts, Scholarship Committee
Member, 2009-present
Friends of the Visual Arts, Art Day Committee
Chair, 2010-present
Texas State Teacher Association- Student Program
Faculty Sponsor, 2010-present
Service to School Districts
Texas Women’s University, Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers
Coppell ISD, Professional Learning Community Leader
Irving ISD, Technology Liaison
Irving ISD, Thomas Haley Elementary, Lead Art Teacher
Irving ISD, Youth Art Month Coordinator
Professional Affiliations
National Association for Gifted Children
American Educational Research Association
Association for Childhood Education International
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Art Educators Association
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented
Texas Art Educators Association
Statistical Methods and Software
SPSS
Structural Equation Modeling (AMOS)
Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM)
NVivo
ECLS-B, training from Institute of Educational Statistics, January 2010
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Training/Credentials
State of Texas
Grades 4-8
Grades PK-12
Grades PK-12
Grades PK-12
Generalist: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Language Arts
All-level Art
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented