Katie-Ellen Newman
Professional Experience
- Radford University, Adjunct Instructor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and School of Teacher Education and Leadership
- Montgomery County Public Schools-Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Radford University-Service Coordinator Infant and Toddler Connection of the NRV
- Radford University-Alternative Programs Director
Education
- B.A. (Special Education) from William Paterson University
- M.A. (Early Childhood Education) from University of Northern Colorado
Courses Taught
- RCPT 319: Inclusive Recreation Services/Intro to Recreation Therapy
- RCPT 340: Processes in Recreation Therapy
- RCPT 342: Assessment in Recreation Therapy
- RCPT 481: Tourism Institute: Bahamas and France
- EDEC 322: Early Development & Learning: Preschool Through Primary Grades
- EDEC 416: Home and School Collaboration (Diverse Families)
- EDSP 360: Very Young Children with Special Needs/Intro to Early Childhood Special Ed
- EDSP 439: Medical Aspects of Teaching Young Children
- EDSP 440: Early Intervention Internship
- UNIV 100: Freshman Orientation Course
Volunteer Organizations
- Alpha Phi Omega Advisor (community service fraternity)
- FACES: Faculty Advocating Cultural Exchange and Support Advisory Committee
- Healing Strides of VA (Therapeutic Horseback Riding)
- Project Linus (handmade blankets for children who are ill)
- Ronald McDonald House (home away from home for families with sick children)
- Radford High School Drama Boosters vice-president
- Radford University Global Education Conference committee (developing global competencies for educators)
- Blacksburg Refugee Partnership (supporting the resettlement of refugee families)
- Rocky Mountain Village Easter Seals Camp (fully accessible and used by more than 800 children and adults with disabilities)