James D. Kirylo, Ph.D.
[email protected]
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Education
1997
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, Louisiana
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
1993
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, Louisiana
M.Ed., Educational Administration
1990
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, Louisiana
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
1981
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Ogden, Utah
B.S., Elementary Education
1976
LIVORNO AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL, Livorno, Italy
High School Degree
Experience
Fall 2009 to
Present
Associate Professor of Education, Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU)
Hammond, Louisiana
Fall 2003 to
2008
Assistant Professor of Education, Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU)
Hammond, Louisiana
Winter 2003 to Assistant Professor of Education, University of South Alabama (USA)
Summer 2003 Mobile, Alabama
Fall 2001 to
Fall 2002
Professor of Education, Curriculum Coordinator
Evangelical University of Paraguay-Facultad de Lenguas Vivas, Asunción, Paraguay
Fall 1999 to
Assistant Professor of Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Summer 2001 Birmingham, Alabama
Fall 1998 to
Third Grade Teacher, Jefferson Parish Schools
Summer 1999 (Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School)
Spring 1998
L.D. Special Education Teacher, Jefferson Parish Schools
(Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School)
Fall 1990 to
Second Grade Teacher, Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Summer 1997 (Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School)
Fall 1986 to
Third Grade Teacher, Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Summer 1990 (Cherbonnier Elementary School)
Fall 1985 to
Fifth Grade Teacher, Metairie, Louisiana
Summer 1986 (St. Ann School)
Fall 1984 to
Fifth-Seventh Grade Religion Teacher/Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher,
Summer 1985 New Orleans, Louisiana (Holy Name of Jesus School)
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Fall 1983 to
Fourth Grade Teacher, Holy Trinity, Alabama
Summer 1984 (St. Joseph Missionary School)
Fall 1981 to
Second Grade Teacher, Carbon Country Schools, Utah
Summer 1983 (Castle Heights Elementary School)
Southeastern Louisiana University (courses taught)
EDUC 304 The Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School
EDUC 601 Educational Statistics and Research
EDUC 657/658 Reading in the Elementary/Secondary School
EDUC 691 Curriculum Development in the Elementary School
EDUC 692 Curriculum and Instruction in the Secondary School
EDUC 660 Dimensions of Diversity for Education
EDUC 693 Leadership for Change
EDUC 695 Capstone Seminar (Action Research)
MAT 610 Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General Education
MAT 620 Learning & Behavior Theories in General & Mild/Moderate Special Education
MAT 640 Introduction to Reading & Language Arts for Elementary & Mild/Moderate Special Education
Supervision of Student Teachers
University of South Alabama (courses taught)
EEC 332 Teaching Language Arts
Supervision of Student Teachers
Evangelical University of Paraguay—Facultad de Lenguas Vivas (courses taught)
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
Curriculum Development
Educational Psychology
Applied Theology
University of Alabama at Birmingham (courses taught)
ECE 320/620-Introduction to Curriculum & Teaching
EDR 440/540-Dvelopmental Reading One
ELE 316-Elementary School Curriculum Language Arts
EEC 610-Curriculum Development
Supervision of Student Teachers
University of Alabama (Adjunct Professor-Overseas Graduate Degree Program)
CSE 555-Adolescent Literature, Asunción, Paraguay
CEE 565-Classics and Modern Literature for Children, Asunción, Paraguay
CEE/CSE 594-Writing Across the Curriculum, Lima, Peru
CEE/CSE 594-Writing Across the Curriculum, Asunción, Paraguay
University of New Orleans (Adjunct Professor)
Co-director of the Greater New Orleans Writing Project
Certification
1990
State of Louisiana, Type A
Elementary Grades
Supervisor of Student Teaching
Provisional Elementary School Principal
PUBLICATIONS
Books
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Kirylo, J. D. (Ed.) (2013). A Critical Pedagogy of Resistance: 34 Pedagogues We Need to Know.
Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense.
Kirylo, J. D. (2011). Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife New York: Peter Lang.
Kirylo, J. D. & Nauman, A. K. (Eds.) (2010). Curriculum Development: Perspectives From Around the
World. Olney, MD: Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI).
Kirylo, J. (2004). Teaching, Learning, and Reflecting: Essays on Education. Asunción, Paraguay:
Facultad de Lenguas Vivas-Evangelical University of Paraguay.
Book Chapters
Kirylo, J. (2013). (Chapter 1) Introduction: Critical pedagogy in an age of the marketization of education.
In L.M. Christensen & J. Aldridge Critical Pedagogy for Early Childhood and Elementary
Educators (pp. 1-4). New York: Springer.
Echols, C.V,.& Nauman, A. K., Kirylo, J. D. (2008). Mentoring newcomers into academia: A case in
point. In C. Mullen (Ed.), The Handbook of Formal Mentoring in Higher Education (pp. 131143). Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Kirylo, J. D. (2013). Never forget 12/14/12. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, 10(2), 133-136.
Kirylo, J. D. (2013). Paulo Freire: An unfinished completed life. Oneing (The Perennial Tradition), 1(1),
67-71.
Kirylo, J. D. (2012, Winter). Pedagogy of the oppressed: The publication process of Paulo Freire’s
seminal work. Social Studies Research and Practice, 7(3), 122-129.
LaCaze, D., & Kirylo, J. (2012, Spring). A practical guide to a principled classroom. Focus on Teacher
Education: A Quarterly ACEI Publication for the Education Community, 11(3), 8-9.
LaCaze, D., & Kirylo, J. (2012, January). Addressing Behavior Issues: Practical Tips for Parents,
Childhood Education, 88(1), 57-58.
Kirylo, J. D., & McNulty, C. P. (2011). Introduction: Teacher education programs in the midst of change
(Guest Editors for 2011 Annual Theme Issue). Childhood Education, 87(5), 315-317.
Canese, V., & Kirylo, J. (2011, Summer). An overview of teacher education in Paraguay: An emphasis
on bilingual education. Focus on Teacher Education (a quarterly publication for the education
community from the Association for Childhood Education International) 10(4), 8-10.
Kirylo, J. (2009, Fall). The power of relationship and behavior management. Childhood Education, 86(1),
33-34.
Kirylo, J. (2009, Spring). The Election of Barack Obama: A Teachable Moment. Focus on Teacher
Education: A Quarterly ACEI Publication for the Education Community, 9(3), 1, 6.
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Wadlington, E., Elliott, C., & Kirylo, J. (2008). The dyslexia simulation: Impact and implications.
Literacy Research and Instruction 47, 264-272.
Wood, F. B., & Kirylo, J.D. (2008). When children grieve: Suggestions for the classroom teacher.
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI SPEAKS Brochure).
Kirylo, J. (2007) Ten essential practices and attitudes: A guide for school teachers. Association for
Childhood Education International (ACEI SPEAKS Brochure).
Kirylo, J. (2006). Working with a diverse student population: The mission is not to save, but to
reflectively teach. NCPEA Connexions. Retrieved October 23, 2006 from
http://cnx.org/content/m14073/latest/
Kirylo, J. D., & Nauman, A. (2006). The depersonalization of education and the language of
accountability: A view from a local newspaper. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, (3)1, 187206.
Kirylo, J. (2006). Preferential Option for the Poor: Making a Pedagogical Choice. Childhood
Education, 82(5), 266-270 (Annual Theme Issue).
Kirylo, J. (2006). What Parents Need to Know About Standardized Testing Association for Childhood
Education International (ACEI SPEAKS Brochure).
Kirylo, J (2005/2006, Winter). Lessons: Katrina and Beginning Anew. Childhood Education,82(2), 9597.
Kirylo, J. (2005). Standards and the Sliding Accountability Scale: The Making of a Highly Qualified
Secretary of Education. Focus on Teacher Education: A Quarterly ACEI Publication for the
Education Community, 6(2),1,6-7.
Kirylo, J. (2005). The Seduction of Being Entrenched in the Circuit of Our Own Truth and the Antidote
of Humility Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, (2)2, 28-30.
Kirylo, J. (2005). Separation of Church and State and Public Schools: A Guide for Parents. Association
for Childhood Education International (ACEI SPEAKS Brochure).
Aquino, A., & Kirylo, J. (2005). Proyecto Kuatiañe’e: Saving a Language for Children. Childhood
Education,81(6), 349-354 (International Focus Issue).
Kirylo, J. (2004). One special education class, one professor: A long-lasting impact. Focus on Inclusive
Education: A Quarterly ACEI Newsletter for the Education Community, 1(3),5-6.
Kirylo, J.D., Millet, C., Luckett, A., & Guindon, M. (2001, Summer). The Pedagogy of meaningful
writing: A pen pal project between 1st graders in a Louisiana public school and early childhood
education majors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Focus on Elementary: A
Quarterly ACEI Newsletter for the Education Community, 13(4), 1-6.
Kirylo, J.D. (2001, Spring). A historical overview of liberation theology: Some implications for the
Christian educator. Journal of Research on Christian Education, 10(1), 53-86.
McLafferty, C.L., & Kirylo, J.D. (2001, January). Prior positive psychologists proposed personality and
spiritual growth. American Psychologist, 56(1), 84-85.
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Kirylo, J.D., & Millet, C.P. (2000, Winter). Graphic organizers: An integral component to facilitate
comprehension during basal reading instruction. Reading Improvement, 37(4), 179-186.
Kirylo, J. (1999). The discourse of the spirituality of liberation theology in curriculum theory. Journal of
Curriculum Theorizing, 15(1), 77-87.
Millet, C., & Kirylo, J. (1997). This is my writing: Reaffirming our beliefs in journal writing.
The Whole Idea, VII(2), pp. 1, 12-13.
Regional / State Publications
Kirylo, J. (2005-2006, Fall/Winter). Standardization and a highly qualified irony. Reading: Exploration
and Discovery, 26(2), 51-52 (Journal of the Louisiana Reading Association).
Kirylo, J. (1994-95, Fall/Winter). Original photographs of students participating in class work.
Louisiana English Journal, 2(1), pp. 51, 63, 68, 88.
Kirylo, J. (1994, Spring). From the mouths of babes. Louisiana English Journal, 1(2), 89-93.
Published Poetry
Kirylo, J. (2006-2007, Fall/Winter). Featured poetry. Reading: Exploration and Discovery, 27(1), 11
(Journal of the Louisiana Reading Association).
Kirylo, J. (2005-2006, Fall/Winter). Featured poetry. Reading: Exploration and Discovery, 26(2), 11-12,
18 (Journal of the Louisiana Reading Association).
Kirylo, J. (2005, Spring/Summer). Featured Poetry. Reading: Exploration and Discovery, 26(1), 9-10
(Journal of the Louisiana Reading Association).
Kirylo, J. (2004-2005, Fall/Winter). Featured Poetry. Reading: Exploration and Discovery, 25(2), 22-24
(Journal of the Louisiana Reading Association).
Kirylo, J (2004, Nov-Dec). Strange land. Radical Grace (A Publication of the Center for Action and
Contemplation), 17(6), 11.
Book Reviews
Kirylo, J. (2013). Art and social justice education: Culture as commons by (2012) by Therese Quinn,
John Ploof, & Lisa Hochtritt (eds.), New York: Routledge, Teachers College Record
(http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=17185).
Kirylo, J. (2012). The garden path: The miseducation of a city (2010) by Andre M. Perry, New Orleans,
LA: University of New Orleans Publishing. Childhood Education, 88(6), 404.
Kirylo, J. (2011). Paulo Freire in the 21st Century: Education, dialogue, and transformation (2010) by
Peter Roberts, Boulder, CO: Paradigm Publishers. Childhood Education, 87(5), 372.
Kirylo, J. (2009). No more theories please! A guide for elementary teachers (2009) by L.K. Masao.
Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. Childhood Education, 86(1), 58.
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Kirylo, J. (2009). American Public Education Law (2007) by David C. Bloomfield. New York, NY:
Peter Lang Publishing. Childhood Education, 85(4), 268
Kirylo, J (2007). Examining Comprehensive School Reform (2006), edited by Daniel K. Aladjem &
Kathryn M. Borman. Washington, DC: The Urban Institute Press. Childhood Education, 84(1),
52-53.
Interviews
Kirylo, J. (2011, Spring). An Interview with Ana Maria (Nita) Araújo Freire. Childhood Education,
87(3), 191-195.
Kirylo, J. (2010, Fall). An Interview with Diane Ravitch. Childhood Education, 87(1), 48-52.
Editorship (Issues in Education column in Childhood Education)
Vaughns, A.B. (2013, September). Expanding Conceptions of Quality: Cultivating Trusting Relationships
in Early and Development Programs. Childhood Education, 89(5), 323-324.
Fischetti, J.C. (2013, January/February). Last stand for teacher education. Childhood Education, 89(1),
40-41.
Pandey, A. (2012, November/December). Language building blocks for climbing the learning tree.
Childhood Education, 88(6), 388-390.
Jacob, S.W., Wadlington, E., & Enloe, A. (2012, July/August). Emotional intelligences: A missing link
in educating our youth. Childhood Education, 88(4), 272-273.
Fite, K. (2012, May/June). Epistemology: Phenomenology, and Reflection: A “Stop, Look, Listen” for
Educators. Childhood Education, 88(3), 189-190.
Wisneski, D. (2012). U.S. Campaign to Save Our Schools, Childhood Education, 88(2), 116-117.
Kohler, M., Aldridge, J., Christensen, L.M., & Kilgo, J. (2012). Tiger moms: Five questions that need to
be answered, Childhood Education, 88(1), 52-53.
Beabout, B. (2011, Annual Theme Issue). Portfolio management districts and rebuilding inequity.
Childhood Education, 87(5), 354-356.
Ceasar, P. T. (2011, Summer). Social justice and multiculturalism: Implications for school counselors
and counselor educators. Childhood Education, 87(4), 276-277.
Ciabattari, T. (2010-2011, Winter). Cultural capital, social capital, and educational inequality. Childhood
Education, 87(2), 119-121.
Patte, M. M. (2010, Fall). Can you imagine a world without recess? Childhood Education, 87(1), 62-63.
Smith, M., & McLaren, P. (2010, Annual Theme). Critical Pedagogy: An Overview. Childhood
Education, 86(5), 332-334.
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Spezzini, S. (2010, Spring). Children were punished: Not for what they said, but for what their teachers
heard. Childhood Education, 86(3), 130-131.
Woolworth, S. (2009/10, Winter). Vaccination revisited: Negotiating parental and community authority in
early childhood education. Childhood Education, 86(2), 103-104.
Aldridge, J. (2009, Annual Theme Issue). Another woman gets robbed? What Jung, Freud, Piaget, and
Vygotsky took from Sabina Spielrein. Childhood Education, 85(5), 318-319.
O’Malley, M. P. (2009, Summer). Pedagogies of absence: Education beyond an ethos of standardization.
Childhood Education, 85(4), 250-252.
McNulty, C.P., & Brown, M.S. (2009, Spring). Help wanted: Seeking the critical confluence of minorities
in teaching. Childhood Education, 85(3), 179-181.
Witzel, B. S. (2008/2009, Winter). A response: Highlighting key elements of the national mathematics
advisory panel’s blueprint. Childhood Education, 85(2), 118-119.
Slattery, P. (2008, Fall). Academic freedom: The ethical imperative. Childhood Education, 85(1), 47-48.
Foreign Language Publications
Kirylo, J. (2002, Octubre). La grave situación de los probes y la reforma escolar (The grave situation of
the poor and school reform). Docente (Teaching). (trans. José Antonio Alonso). Año 3, Número
30, pp. 34-37.
Kirylo, J. (2002, Agosto). “Yo enseño porque amo a los niños” (“I teach because I love children”).
Docente (Teaching). (trans. José Antonio Alonso). Año 3, Número 28, pp. 16-20.
PRESENTATIONS / WORKSHOPS
National / International Presentations
Kirylo, J., Sloan, K., Reilly, C., Casbergue, R., & Mirón, L (2013, Nov.). A A Critical Pedagogy
of Resistance: 34 Pedagogues We Need to Know, Book Panel Discussion, The 14th
Annual Curriculum & Pedagogy Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2013, April). The Relevance of Paulo Freire in Light of a Neoliberal Agenda. AERA 94th
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Kirylo, J., Mirón, L, Perry, A. (2012, Nov.). The 2012 Hurricane that Hit K-12 and Higher Education
(Symposium). The 13th Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2011, October) Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife (Book Talk). The 12th Annual Curriculum
and Pedagogy Conference, Akron, OH.
Kirylo, J. (2011, April). Critical Pedagogy: Transformative Thinking and Action in the Classroom. ACEI
International Conference, New Orleans, LA.
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Kirylo, J. (2011, April). Charter Schools: Strengths, Drawbacks, and Implications. Town Meeting Panel
Discussion (organizer and moderator). ACEI International Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2010, April). Teaching for Change: Why Paulo Freire Matters. ACEI International
Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
Kirylo, J. (2010, April). Curriculum Development: Perspectives From Around the World (Book Forum).
ACEI International Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
Kirylo, J. (2009, March). What It Means to be a Quality Teacher. ACEI International Conference,
Chicago, IL.
Kirylo, J. (2008, October). The Qualities and Characteristics of an Effective Teacher. Phi Delta Kappa
International Summit, San Antonio, TX.
Kirylo, J. (2008, March). Do We Know a Little, Some, or a Lot About What Teacher Candidates are
Thinking Relative to Their Student Teaching Experience. ACEI Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Kirylo, J. (2008, February). The Newspaper, Shaping Public Opinion, and the Role of the Teacher
Education Programs. ATE Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2007, May). Preserving the Language and Culture of the Guaraní (Global Sharing Fair). ACEI
International Conference, Tampa, FL.
Kirylo, J. (2006, October). Reform: One School at a time and a Village Approach. Seventh Annual
Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference, Marble Falls, TX.
Kirylo, J. (2005, October). The Depersonalization of Education and the Language of Accountability: A
View from a Local Newspaper. Sixth Annual International Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference,
University of Miami, Oxford, OH.
Kirylo, J. (2004, October). Preferential Option for the Poor: Making a Pedagogical Choice. Fifth
Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference, University of Miami, Oxford, OH.
Kirylo, J. (2004, April). I Teach Because I Love Children. ACEI International Conference, New Orleans,
LA.
Kirylo, J. (2001, July). I Teach Who I Am. Keynote Address at 12th Annual PARATESOL Conference.
Asunción, Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2001, July). The Value of Teaching Writing Effectively. PARATESOL Conference, Asunción,
Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2001, July). What Love Looks Like as it Relates to Education. 2nd Annual Congreso
Internacional: Problemas de Aprendizaje. Asuncion, Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2001, July). The Writing Process. Primer Simposio Internacional Sobre “Bilingüismo Y
Enseñanza Bilingüe” Asunción, Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2001, July). A Critical Look at Curriculum and Pedagogy: Teaching Who You Are. Centro
Cultural Paraguayo Americano (CCPA). Asunción, Paraguay.
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Kirylo, J. (1999, October). Fellowship of Christian Educators: Education Reform in the Light of Faith in
Addressing the Impact of Poverty on Young People. The Fourth International Education
Conference. Educating for Global Responsibility: A Mandate for the Third Millennium.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kirylo, J. (1997, June). Liberation Theology, Fellowship of Christian Educators: A Paradigm of
Reflective Educational Practice in the Light of Faith. The 26th Annual Consortium on Peace
Research, Education, and Development (COPRED) Conference, Georgetown University,
Washington, D.C.
Kirylo, J. (1996, October). Liberation Theology, Fellowship of Christian Educators: A Paradigm of
Theory into Praxis. JCT Conference on Curriculum Theory and Classroom Practice, DuBose
Conference Center, Monteagle, TN.
Invited Keynote Addresses / Featured Speaker / Panelist
2013, Feb. 27 (Featured Panelist) Louisiana Education Forum, Sponsored by Louisiana Association of
Educators (LFT), Chalmette HS Cultural Arts Ctr., Chalmette, LA.
2013, Jan. 29 (Featured Panelist) Louisiana Education Policy Forum, Sponsored by Louisiana Progress
and The Daily Star, First Methodist Church, Hammond, LA
2012, Sept. 27 (Featured Speaker). Paulo Freire: A Powerful Voice for Social Justice. New Jersey City
University, Jersey City, NJ.
2012, July 20-22 (Featured Panelist) Critical Pedagogy: Leadership Through Teacher Research.
PECERA 13th Annual Conference (Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association),
Singapore.
2012, April 21 (Featured Speaker). Paulo Freire: Vagabond of the Obvious. The Fifth Annual AntiRacist/Anti-Bias Conference, Franklin, Wisconsin.
2012, April, 19 (Featured Speaker). The Voice Heard Around the World: Paulo Freire. Texas State
University, San Marcos, TX.
2012, Feb. 29 (Featured Speaker). Paulo Freire: A Prophetic Voice in a Time of Need. University of
South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
2011, Nov. 14 (Featured Speaker). Celebrating the Life and Work of Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife.
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Regional / Local Presentations
Kirylo, J. (2009, November 19). Reflection and the Affective Aspects of Teaching. Tangipahoa Parish
School System, Amite, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2009, November 5). The Man From Recife:Why Paulo Freire Remains Relevant. Annual
MSERA Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Kirylo, J. (2009, September 16). Fasting in the Christian Tradition. Southeastern Intercultural Forum: 4th
Annual Ramadan Dinner.
Aquino, A., & Kirylo, J. (2008, January). Preserving the Language and Culture of the Guaraní and the
Relevance of Linguistics. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (co-presentation with A.
Aquino).
Kirylo, J. (2006, November). School Reform, Newspaper Reporting, and Shaping Public Opinion.
Annual MSERA Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Kirylo, J., & Shaw, E. (2006, November). The Student Teacher Journey: Voices from the Field. Annual
MSERA Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Kirylo, J. (2003, November). The Discourse of Liberation Theology in School Reform, Annual MSERA
Conference, Biloxi, MS.
Kirylo, J. (2000, Spring). Collaborating with the Community: Overcoming Barriers and Reaching Out to
Key Players. Annual Alabama PTA Convention, Mobile, AL.
Kirylo, J. (2000, Fall). The Significance of Fellowship of Christian Educators. Sponsored by The Greater
New Orleans Federation of Churches: The New Orleans Parish Prayer Breakfast, Hyatt Regency
Hotel, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1997, August). Kick-Off Speaker. Annual New Teacher Orientation, Jefferson Parish Public
School System, 1997-1998.
Kirylo, J. (1996, February). The Discourse of Liberation Theology in Curriculum Theory. Fourth
LSU/UNO Curriculum Camp, Robert, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1991, Spring). Journal Writing and Activities that Promote Writing in the Classroom.
Louisiana Council Teachers of English Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1990, Fall). Valuing Children through Writing. Louisiana Council Teachers of English
Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
International / National Workshops
Kirylo, J. (2006, December). Teacher as Leader: Guiding Principles. Facultad de Lenguas VivasEvangelical University of Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2003, December). Research and Evaluation of the Curriculum. Ministerio de Educacion y
Cultura, Asuncion, Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2002, Summer). Curriculum Making: Questions and Implications. Department of Curriculum,
Ministry of Education, Asunción, Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2001, July). A Critical Look at Curriculum. Catholic University, Asuncion, Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2001, July). Understanding Curriculum. School of Languages, Universidad Nacional de
Asunción. Asunción, Paraguay.
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Kirylo, J. (2001, July). The Writing Process. Centro Cultural Paraguayo Americano (CCPA), Villaricca,
Paraguay.
Kirylo, J. (2000, Summer). The Importance of Understanding the Writing Process. School of Languages,
Universidad Nacional de Asunción. Asunción, Paraguay.
Regional / Local workshops
Kirylo, J. (2009-2010). Leadership Institute. A series of leadership workshops for school principals,
Tangipahoa Public School System.
Kirylo, J. (2008-2009, Oct.-Mar.). Reflective Practice: Teaching Who You Are. A series of six workshops
for 4th grade teachers, St. John Parish Public Schools, LaPlace, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2009, Jan., Feb.) Teacher as Leader: Guiding Principles. A workshop presentation for two
different groups of Panamanian Educators, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.
Kirylo, J (2009, January) Valuing Children through Writing. Demonstration lesson to 4th grade students
with teachers in attendance to observe. St. John Parish Public Schools, LaPlace, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2008, August). Leadership Begins with the Self. St. John the Baptist Parish Public School
System (Principal Leadership Week). Reserve, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2007, November). The Gift of Dialogue. St. John Parish Public Schools, LaPlace, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2005, August). A Working Framework to Guide Differentiated Instruction. Chateau Estates
Elementary School, Kenner, LA (Jefferson Parish Public Schools).
Kirylo, J. (2004, June). Inclusion Education: Best Practices. Calcasieu Parish Schools, Sulphur, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2004, August). Setting the Framework for Reflective Teaching. John L. Ory Magnet School
(St. John Parish Schools), LaPlace, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2004, August). Setting the Framework for Active Teaching. Mt. Airy Magnet School (St. John
Parish Schools), Garyville, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2004, July). Teaching the Primary Grades: Communicating Among Reliable Allies. Louisiana
State University at Shreveport. Shreveport, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2004, February). The Teacher as a Compassionate and Reflective Practitioner. St. John Parish
Public Schools, LaPlace, LA.
Kirylo, J. (2003, Spring). Teaching Young Adolescents. Alabama State Department of Education.
Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Mobile, AL
Kirylo, J. (2001, August). What Love Looks Like as a Teacher. St. John Parish Schools. LaPlace, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1997, Summer). The Mission of Fellowship of Christian Educators. Federation of Churches
Executive Committee Meeting, St. Basil Eastern Orthodox Church, Metairie, LA.
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Kirylo, J. (1997, Spring). Spirituality and the Spirituality of Liberation Theology. Loyola University,
New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1997, Spring). The Value of Journal Writing in the Elementary Classroom. Loyola
University, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1999, Fall). Valuing Children through Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum. St. John
Parish Schools, LaPlace, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1996, Fall). What Children Are Saying in Their Writing. Louisiana Whole Language Council,
City Park, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1996, Fall). Liberation Theology, Fellowship of Christian Educators: A Paradigm of Theory
into Praxis. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1996, Fall). The Mission and Vision of Fellowship of Christian Educators. Truman Middle
School, Jefferson Parish Schools.
Kirylo, J. (1996, Fall). Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner in Their Instructional Practice. University of
New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
Kirylo, J. (1996, Fall). Writing Ideas for the Classroom. Bonnabel High School for Jefferson Parish
Elementary Teachers.
Kirylo, J. (1996, Summer). Teachers as Writers and Writing Across the Curriculum. J. D. Meisler
Middle School for Elementary Jefferson Parish Teachers.
Kirylo, J. (1996 , Spring). Valuing Children through Writing. University of New Orleans, New Orleans,
LA.
Kirylo, J. (1995, Fall). Prewriting Activities for Students. Jefferson Parish Schools, East Bank Regional
Office.
Kirylo, J. (1995, Summer). The Writing Process and Writing across the Curriculum. Riverdale Middle
School for Jefferson Parish Teachers.
Kirylo, J. (1994, Spring). Writing Activities for the Classroom Teacher. Plaquemines Parish Schools,
LA.
Kirylo, J. (1992, Spring). Understanding the Writing Process. Orleans Parish Schools, New Orleans,
LA.
Kirylo, J., & Roy, C. (1991, Spring). The Writing Process in Curriculum. University of New Orleans,
Orleans Parish Schools, New Orleans, LA.
Local Newspaper (Regular Column, ViewPoint) (December 2011-present)
Kirylo, J. (2014, Feb. 09). Alleged rigor or real learning? The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A-5A.
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Kirylo, J. (2013, Oct. 26). Grambling players show courage on and off the field. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A-5A.
Kirylo, J. (2013, Aug. 25). Stand Up, speak up, and not shut up. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A5A.
Kirylo, J. (2013, June 30). Truth, love, and partisanship. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2013, May 8). Dying a slow death. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2013, Apr. 7). Testing students out of learning. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4-5.
Kirylo, J. (2013, Jan. 27). Louisiana’s education ‘deform’. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A-5A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, Nov. 25). Educators, all citizens should be alarmed. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p.
4A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, Oct. 24). United we stand, divided we fall. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A-5A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, Sept. 9). Professors of education need to speak out. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p.
4A-5A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, July 1). Parents: Pay attention to the rhetoric. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 5A6A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, May 27). Great teachers in public schools. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, May 13). Educators believe in principled ethics. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p.
4A-5A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, March 11). Jindal Trying to Break Promise to Thousands. The Daily Star (Hammond,
LA), p. 4A-5A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, February 15). Education Reform: Looking to Finland. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA),
p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, January 22). Puppetry at Work with BESE. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A-5A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, January 11). A Charter School is Not the Answer. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p.
4A.
Kirylo, J. (2012, January 1). Here We Go Again (Budget Cuts). The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2011, December 4). School Reform Talk Needs Reframing. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA),
p. 4A.
Newspaper (Regular Monthly Column, Making the Case for Public Schools) (April 2008December 2009)
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Kirylo, J. (2009, December 3). The case for public schools: Salary increases and human capital. The
Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A, 6A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, November 21). The case for public schools: Good to give thanks. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, October 8). The case for public schools: Unity within diversity. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, September 13). The case for public schools: Take every precaution against flu. The Daily
Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, August 14). The case for public schools: A three prong system for success. The Daily
Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, July 10). The case for public schools: The tube: are we watching too much?. The Daily
Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, June 4). The case for public schools: Lazy days of summer or not. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, May 14). The case for public schools: Plan moves parish forward. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 5A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, April 11). The case for public schools: Children’s museum coming to town. The Daily
Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, March 17). The case for public schools: Assessment key to student learning. The Daily
Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, Feb. 21). The case for public schools: Attitude change for world-class education system.
The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2009, Jan. 28). The case for public schools: Responding to the teacher shortage. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2008, Dec. 11). The case for public schools: Teachable moment, why it matters. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2008, Nov. 8). The case for public schools: Early childhood programs. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2008, October 2). The case for public schools: Volunteering time in the classroom. The Daily
Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J., & Rose, K. (2008, August 13). The case for public schools: Parental involvement helps school
succeed. The Daily Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Kirylo, J. (2008, May 15). The case for public schools: 10 qualities of an outstanding teacher. The Daily
Star (Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
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Kirylo, J. (2008, April 30). The case for public schools: The case for public schools. The Daily Star
(Hammond, LA), p. 4A.
Newspaper (Invited Commentaries / Columns)
Kirylo, J. (2003, May 4). Left behind. The Mobile Register (Mobile, AL), Sunday Insight Section, Special
to the Register, p. 1D.
Kirylo, J (2000, Jan. 2). Tests miss bigger picture in education. The Birmingham News (Birmingham,
AL), Sunday Commentary Section, Guest Commentator Column, p. 5C.
Kirylo, J. (1999, Dec. 23). Spiritual values key to reforming education. Clarion Herald (New Orleans,
LA Catholic publication), Guest Writer, p. 12
Media Appearances
2013, (Aug. 14) KSLU Radio (90.7 FM/http://www.kslu.org/) Rosa Dunn Show (Point of View).
Discussion Related to Public Education, Standardized Testing, and Faculty Senate
Presidency.
2013, (April 24) Wisconsin Public Radio (90.7 FM/www.wpr.org), Kathleen Dunn Show, Discussion
About Standardized Tests.
2013, (Mar 18) The New Orleans Imperative with Dr. Raynard Sanders, 1230 am (wbok 1230am.com).
Discussion about standardized tests, vouchers, and public education..
2011, (Aug 22) “Johnny in the Morning” show, FM Tangi 96.5 Radio, Hammond, LA. Discussion about
book, Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife.
2011, Spring
ACEI Radio. Interview on co-edited book Curriculum Development: Perspectives from
Around the World
2000, Fall
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Special guest appearance. Discussed issues
related to religion and public schooling.
SERVICE
International / National Service
2001, 2005
2013
Reviewer for Religion & Education and Paulo Freire SIGs for AERA Conferences
2010-2013
Executive Board, Treasurer, Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI).
2005-2013
Editorial Board for Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy.
2006-present
Publications Committee, Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI).
Regional Service
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2007-2008
2004
2003
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Mid-South Education Research Association (MSERA)/Membership Co-chair
MSERA Site Selection Committee
MSERA presentation reviewer for MSERA conference
University Service
2013-present
2013-present
2013-present
2013-present
2013-present
2013
2011-2013
2011-2013
2011-2012
2005-2008
2006-2008
Faculty Senate President
Retention and Progression Task Force Committee
Catholic Student Association (CSA), Faculty Advisor
Academics Affairs Council Committee
Budget Advisory Committee
Committee Chair to Recommend the 2013 President’s Award for Excellence in Research
FAC/BOS Representative
Faculty Senate/Faculty Welfare Committee
Athletics Committee
Faculty Senate/Professional Rights & Responsibilities sub-committee
Athletics Committee/Facilities sub-committee
College / Department Service
2009-present
2012
2007-present
2006-2007
2005-2009
2003-present
2007
2006
2007
2006-2007
2006
2006
2005-2006
2004
1999-2001
Diversity (Standard Four) Committee (Chair)
Literacy Search Committee (Chair)
Literacy Committee
MAT Graduate Oral Exam Committee
Elementary Comprehensive Exams (Chair)
NCATE Diversity Committee, Southeastern Louisiana University
Peer Review Committee
MAT Graduate Committee
Tenure and Promotion Committee/Chair for Sub-committee-service component
Educational Foundations Committee
Search Committee for Department Chair
Graduate Action Research Committee
Department Redesign Committee
New Faculty Search Committee
Student Concerns Committee
Community Service / Involvement
2009-present
Teacher Recruitment Assistance Committee (TRAC), Tangipahoa Parish School System,
Amite, Louisiana
2008-present
Chamber of Commerce, Education Committee, Hammond, LA.
2007-2008
Weekly read-alouds to a second grade public school inclusion class, Hammond, LA.
2006-2009
Chamber Magnet School Steering Committee, Hammond, LA.
2008
Bi-Racial Committee, Tangipahoa Parish.
2001
Habitat for Humanity, Asuncion, Paraguay
1995-2001
Fellowship of Christian Educators, Founder & Director, Metairie, LA.
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1999-2001
Advisory Committee of the Alabama PTA&ALACTE Project, Birmingham, AL.
1998 (Sept.)
Served on Committee to select Teacher of the Year for the Jefferson Parish Public
System.
1997 (April)
Served on 1997 Principals of the Year State Selection Committee, Elementary School
Level, sponsored by Louisiana State Department of Education, Baton Rouge, LA.
1993 - 1994
Advisory Board for the Greater New Orleans Writing Project, University of New
Orleans.
Summer 1993 Instructor for “Kids Writing Camp,” University of New Orleans.
1983 - 1995
Sponsored students to sing at rest/retirement homes, churches, schools, civic events, and
local hotels.
1993 - 1995
1989, 1987,
1984
Music Ministry Leader/Assistant for tours to Israel, Greece, Italy, Turkey,
Holland, and France.
1985 - 1986
Coach, Middle School Girls’ Basketball, St. Ann School, Metairie, LA.
1984 - 1985
Coach, Middle School Girls’ Basketball, Holy Name of Jesus School, New Orleans, LA.
1983 - 1984
Coach, Middle School Boys’ Basketball, St. Joseph School, Holy Trinity, AL.
June 1976
Ran the length of Italy in 30 days, Italian national event to promote Italian-American
relations.
Honors / Awards
2012
President’s Award for Excellence in Research, Southeastern Louisiana University.
2011
Awarded Merritt Family Endowed Professorship in Education (2011-2014).
2010
Award for Excellence in Research, College of Education and Human Development,
Southeastern Louisiana University.
2009
Award for Excellence in Research, College of Education and Human Development,
Southeastern Louisiana University.
2007-2009
Louisiana Representative for the ACEI Speakers’ Bureau.
2007
Department Nominee for the President’s Award for Excellence in Research, Department
of Teaching and Learning, Southeastern Louisiana University
2006-2007
Selected for Who’s Who in American Education.
1997 (Oct.)
Featured in Gambit Weekly for accomplishments in education. “40 under 40: Gambit
Weekly’s Inaugural Tribute to New Orleans’ Outstanding Achievers.”
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1997 (Oct.)
Participant in 1997 Teacher Forum, sponsored by the United States Department of
Education, Washington, D.C.
1997 (June)
Participant in 1997 Teacher of the Year Roundtable, Baton Rouge, LA.
1997 (March)
Participant in 1997 Teacher of the Year Roundtable, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2001
Awarded a grant from the Department of State (DOS) to conduct workshops and
seminars at the National TESOL Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay (July 1-18).
2000
Five hundred dollar grant awarded to Fellowship of Christian Educators by the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development, New Orleans, Louisiana.
1999
Three hundred dollar grant awarded to Fellowship of Christian Educators by the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development, New Orleans, Louisiana.
1997
Excellence in Education Award, Teacher of the Year. The Chamber of Commerce and
Cox Cable Communications.
1997
Outstanding Teacher Award. The American Petroleum Institute, Delta Chapter, New
Orleans, Louisiana.
1997
Outstanding Educator Award, Louisiana Jaycees.
1996
Outstanding Educator Award, Metairie Jaycees.
1996-1997
Elementary Teacher of the Year, State of Louisiana.
1996
Louisiana’s Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year, State of Louisiana.
1996
Elementary Teacher of the Year, Jefferson Parish Public School System.
1996
Excellence in Education Award, nominee, The Chamber of Commerce and Cox Cable.
1996
Teacher of the Year, Greenlawn Terrace School.
Professional Organizations
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Editorial Boards
Asia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education
Childhood Education