Pixita M. Del Prado Hill
Associate Professor
(716) 878-4112
Campus Address: Bacon Hall 316M
delprapm@buffalostate.edu
Degree Information:
Ed.D., Teaching and Learning, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2003
M.Ed., Teaching and Learning, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 1990
B.A., English; minor in history, University of Vermont, 1987
Certification Information:
English and Social Studies, grades 7-12 in Massachusetts and Vermont
Professional Interests:
The recruitment and support of teachers for high needs schools
Professional Development School partnerships
Integrating literacy into middle and secondary mathematics instruction
Children's literature with global content
Concept-based curricululm, ongoing assessment, and differentiated instruction
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Courses Taught:
EDU 310 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
EDU 311 - The Teaching of Reading and Other Language Arts in the Elementary School
EDU 416 - Teaching Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDU 511 - Methods of Teaching English/Language Arts
EDU 574 - The Elementary School Curriculum
EDU 654 - Social Studies in the Elementary School
Awards:
Selected as Co-Director, Buffalo State, Professional Development Schools, Fall, 2012
Fulbright U.S. Scholars Program Visiting Scholars Award, Spring 2010 in Santiago, Chile
Buffalo State College The Muriel A. Howard Award for the Promotion of Equity & Campus Diversity, 2009
Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Achievement as a Volunteer & Service-Learning Center Faculty Fellow, 2009
Harvard Graduate School of Education Spencer Foundation Three Year Research Training Grant, 1997-2000
Doctoral Entering Award, 1996-97
University of Vermont Albee Award for Writing, 1987
Kirby Flower Smith Latin Award, 1984
