Dr. Katie Monnin

Award-winning Educator, Scholar & Author; PhD Curriculum & Instruction (concentrating on 21st Century Digital Age Literacies); Digital Age Literacy Leader; Pop Culture Curriculum Leader; Experienced English Language Arts & Writing Teacher

2501 N Orange Blossom Trail #216

Orlando, FL 32804

904-***-****

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EDUCATION

PhD, Education: Curriculum & Instruction, with a concentration in teaching Digital Age Literacies in the 21st century

Kent State University / Kent, Ohio / 2008

MA, English Literature & Composition & Rhetoric

University of Dayton / Dayton, Ohio / 2001

BA, English Literature & Creative Writing

Ohio University / Athens, Ohio / 1999

TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

State of Florida Department of Education Teaching Certificate

English, Grades 6 - 12

English Language Arts Teacher, StarGate High School - Thornton, CO

July 2019 - January 2021

Taught 9th and 10th grade English Language Arts & Literature to Film.

Director of Education, Denver Comic Con - Denver, CO

April 2018 - May 2019

Direct a pop culture, literacy-rich onsite classroom and its team of teachers; direct regional outreach team of teachers; direct national and international pop culture, literacy-rich professional development; direct the Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards. Extensive experience with eLearning and LMS.

Assistant Professor of Literacy - Associate Professor of Literacy, University of North Florida - JAX, FL

August 2008 - August 2018

Teach undergraduate literacy courses to pre-service K12 teachers; teach graduate literacy courses to in-service K12 teachers; publish scholarship on teaching English Language Arts with Digital Age literacies; organize and lead international, national, and state speaking events on teaching English Language Arts with Digital Age literacies; participate and lead local, state, national, and international service for English Language Arts Education in the Digital Age. Extensive experience with eLearning and LMS.

Literacy Instructor, Kent State University - Kent, OH

August 2006 - August 2008

Teach undergraduate literacy courses to pre-service K12 teachers; teach graduate literacy courses to in-service K12 teachers K12. Strong experience with eLearning and LMS.

English Language Arts Teacher, Columbus Torah Academy - Columbus, OH

August 2004 - August 2005

Teach undergraduate literacy courses to pre-service K12 teachers; teach graduate literacy courses to in-service K12 teachers.

English Language Arts Teacher, Lehman High School - Sidney, OH

August 2002 - August 2003

Teach freshman and junior English Language Arts.

English Language Arts Teacher, St. Brendan School - Hilliard, OH

August 2001- May 2002

Teach undergraduate literacy courses to pre-service K12 teachers; teach graduate literacy courses to in-service K12 teachers.

CURRICULUM WRITING & DESIGN

Curriculum Consultant, Right To Be- New York, NY (remote)

Consulting Contracts, July 2021- PRESENT

Write a nationally scalable, research-based and data-driven K12 bystander intervention curriculum for K12 youth applying Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention & Social and Emotional Learning Theory. This work also includes trainer and train-the-trainer materials. This curriculum will eventually transition to a LMS or eLearning software.

Author, Kendall Hunt - Dubuque, IA

Monnin, K. (2018, 2nd Edition). Teaching new literacies to early and

middle level readers: Graphic novels, animation, social networks, and

more. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Monnin, K. (2015). Teaching new literacies. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Monnin, K. (2013). Get animated! Teaching 21st children’s cartoons in K -

6 classrooms. Dubuque, IA. Kendall Hunt.

Author, Capstone - Mankato, MN

Monnin, K., Bowman, R. (2013). Teaching reading

comprehension with graphic texts: An illustrated journey. Mankato,

MN: Capstone/Maupin House.

Jaffe, M, & Monnin, K. (2012). Teaching content area graphic novels: A

guide for middle level educators. Mankato, MN: Capstone/Maupin

House.

Monnin, K. (2011). Teaching early reader comics and graphic novels.

Mankato, MN: Capstone/ Maupin House.

Monnin, K. (2010). Teaching graphic novels. Mankato, MN:

Capstone/Maupin House.

WRITING & EDITING EXPERIENCE

Writer, DC Comics

Consulting Contracts, April 2018 - January 2021

Lead project, design, and write curricular teaching guides for DC Comic’s graphic novels so they can be aligned to the curriculum and taught in K12 classrooms: Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman: White Knight, Y: The Last Man, DC Superhero Girls, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, Super Sons, Supergirl: Being Super, Mera: Tidebreaker, Wonder Woman: Earth One, Vol. 1

Writer, Diamond Comic Book Distributors, Katie’s Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews & Lesson Plans for Teachers & Librarians

Consulting Contracts, August 2010 - August 2020

Lead project and monthly, write 2 graphic novel reviews for K12 teachers and librarians, providing a review and recommendation, highlighted elements of story, and a lesson plan for each. Total of 240 reviews and lesson plans.

Writer, First Second Books

Consulting Contract, 2016

Lead project, design, and write a mini-magazine, teacher’s resource guide for First Second Books featuring information on how educators can teach over 30+ graphic novels in their catalog.

Writer, Scholastic

Consulting Contract, 2015

Lead project, design, and write a graphic novel marketing catalog for Scholastic Graphix’s graphic novels, including teaching ideas, reviews, and marketing information. There were over 100+ graphic novel titles involved in this project.

Co-Writer, Kid Beowulf Comics

Consulting Contract, 2014

Co-write The Kid Beowulf Reader to accompany the The Kid Beowulf graphic novel series.

Co-Editor, The Graphic Textbook

Elder, J., Carter, J.B., Monnin, K., Wilson, S. (2014). Co-Editor. The Graphic

Textbook. Berkeley, CA: Andrews McMeel.

Guest Editor, SANE (Sequential Arts & Narrative in Education Journal)

Monnin, K. (2013). Guest Editor. SANE (Sequential Arts and Narrative in Education

Journal, 1(3).

Ghost Writer, Rod Parsley’s Breakthrough Ministry

2003 - 2004

Write as Pastor Rod Parsley for donor mail and email campaigns, television scripts, television sermons, books, and online media.

SKILLS

Passionate & purposeful leader who makes pedagogical decisions that link the curriculum to high quality, high interest Digital Age literacies

Problem-solver, solution-oriented

Strong leadership & strategic thinking on long-term passion projects

Excellent verbal & written communication

Values & excels @ teamwork

Extensive experience with eLearning & LMS Instructional Design

HONORS & AWARDS

Writer of Foreword & Editor, Nuclear Power (2022), Winner of: *2022 Independent Publisher Award (Graphic Novel) *2022 International Latino Book Awards (Graphic Novel)

2016 - 18 Invited Judge, San Diego Comic Con Cosplay Masquerade Ball

2013 San Diego Comic Con Invited Judge (1 or 6 per year)

2013 Awarded The National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award

Monnin, K. (2010). Teaching graphic novels. Gainesville, FL: Maupin House. *2010 Nationally recognized finalist for ForeWord Magazine’s Educational Book of the Year *2010 Distinguished Achievement Award Finalist, 6 – 8 Curriculum

5 Xs Nomination for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award @ UNF, selected as Finalist 5 Xs

1 X Nominated Community Engaged Scholarship Award

1 X Nominated Outstanding Faculty Service Award

1 X Nomination for Outstanding Faculty Community Service Award

HIGHLIGHTED AUTHOR EVENTS

27 Keynote / Guest Speaking Events

19 International Speaking Events

Action News JAX Guest Speaking Author (monthly from 2013 - 15)

FURTHER PUBLICATIONS / EVENTS

57 Literacy Learning & K12 Curriculum Focused Articles

1 Book Chapter on K12 English Language Arts in the Digital Age

22 Educational News Media Publications

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