Regional Refereed Paper Presentations:
* McAndrews, S. L. (2006, November). Investigating concepts through nonfiction texts.
Paper presented at
the Children’s and Young Adult Literature Conference, Webster University, St. Louis, MO.
*Taylor, A., O'Donnell, B., Marlette, S., Reading, G., Bolander, J., Breck, S., McAndrews, S., & Bushrow, K.
(2005, February). Using lesson study to generate educational experiences that link field experience,
supervision, and methods classes across an undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program.
Paper presented at the Fifth Annual Qualitative Research Conference, Webster University, St. Louis, MO.
McAndrews, S. (2004, November). Developing strategic readers through reflective assessments and word
identification strategies.
Paper presented at
the Webster University Children's Literature Conference, St.
Louis, MO.
Werner, K. and McAndrews, S. (2004, March). Book in every home, Presentation at the Acting for a Better
Community: ABC’s of Literacy Conference. Webster Groves, MO.
State Presentations:
* McAndrews, S. and Hay, J. (2011, March). Exploring language and literacy outside the box. Presentation at
the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
* McAndrews, S. (2009, March). Literacy specialists/coaches engage, excite, and ignite teachers in reading
and writing professional development. Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council Conference,
Springfield, IL.
* McAndrews, S. and Winter, K. (2008, March). The power of metacognition and student self-assessment in
literacy. Presentation
at
the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
* McAndrews, S. L. (2007, March). Literacy passport to the world of science (K-3). Presentation at the Illinois
Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
* McAndrews, S. L. (2006, March). Making connections between literacy assessments and strategies,
Presentation
at
the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
McAndrews, S. L. (2003, October). Action research in literacy. Presentation for the St. Clair Regional Office
of Education Conference.
McAndrews, S.L. (2003, March). Exploring informal literacy assessments: How do they inform our
instruction? Presentation
at
the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
McAndrews, S. L. (2002, March). Pause, prompt and probe: Internalizing reading strategies. Presentation
at
the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
McAndrews, S. L. (1998, January). Pause, prompt and probe: Metacognitive reading strategies,
Presentation
at
the Arizona English Teachers Association/ Teachers Applying Whole Language
Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Invited Speaker Presentations:
* McAndrews, S. L. (2011, May). Strategies for engaging children in authentic language and literacy
experiences. Presentation at the Illinois Library Association Youth Services Forum, Edwardsville, IL.
* McAndrews, S. L. (2008, October). The role of literacy coaches/reading specialists in RtI process.
Presentation at the Literacy Policy Forum, Springfield, IL.
* McAndrews, S. L. (2008, September 20). Diagnostic literacy assessments and instructional strategies- Book
Author Presentation, at the Lewis and Clark Reading Conference, Belleville, IL.
* McAndrews, S. L. (2005, October 7). Oral reading analysis and strategies. Presentation at the Bond, Fayette,
and Effingham Regional Office of Education Professional Development Conference, Vandalia, IL.
Marlette, S. and McAndrews, S. (2005, April). Science and reading connections. Presentation at the St.
Clair County Teacher’s Institute, Belleville, IL.
Bolander, J. and McAndrews, S. (2005, April). Master’s in literacy program at SIUE. Presentation at the St.
Clair County Teacher’s Institute Conference, Belleville, IL.
McAndrews, S.L. (2003, March). Folk tales through Europe, Presentation at the Lewis and Clark Reading
Council Conference, IL.
McAndrews, S. L. (2003, February).
Reading strategies for teacher, peer and self. Presentation for Hazel
Dell School, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, IL.
McAndrews, S.L. (2003, January). Understanding reading assessments. Presentation for Edwardsville
School District, Edwardsville, IL.
McAndrews, S.L. (2001, December). Linking literacy to life: Teaching concepts through books. Keynote
speaker for the Lewis and Clark Reading Council Fall Conference, Collinsville, IL.
McAndrews, S.L. (2000, April 3). Comprehension through reflective questioning, Keynote Speaker for the
Lewis and Clark Reading Council Spring Conference, Fairview Heights, IL.
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL GRANTS
* McAndrews, S., Pigott, T. (Co-Principal Investigators), and Dunn, M. (2011 grant submission).
Building on success: Extending and enhancing the Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy (ISEL)
through grade five. Institute of Educational Sciences United Stated Government.
* Donsbach, C. and McAndrews, S. (2010). Build- a-Bear Grant for $3,000 for non-fiction books and
backpacks with educational materials and related stuffed animals. Unfunded.
* Donsbach, C. and McAndrews, S. (2009, September). Developed Valerie Meyer Scholarship Grant for
Graduate Students in Literacy Education. Three awards will be given, one per year at $1,000 for each
recipient.
* Donsbach, C. and McAndrews, S. (2009, September). Vatterott Foundation Grant for $15,000 for supporting
the reading center for scholarships for student and purchase of multicultural and non-fiction books.
Unfunded.
* Donsbach, C. and McAndrews, S. (2009, January). Saigh Foundation Grant for $30,000 for scholarship
support to graduate students pursuing their degree in Literacy Education that tutor and assess children in
need at the Reading Center. Unfunded.
* Reading, G; Bolander, J.; Bushrow, K.; Cordova, R., Jones, L., McAndrews, C. McAndrews, S., and
Sherwood, E. (2008). Classroom management workshop and the power of storytelling: A day of stories
and strategy with Fred Sanderlin, author of Journey to Little Rock. Workshops on March 24, 2009. Grant
funded by Metro East Consortium for Child Advocacy (MECCA) $3,000 and AmerenIP $1,000.
* Bushrow, K.; Reading, G.; McAndrews, S.; Cordova, R; (2008). Research Equipment and Tools Program
from SIUE Graduate School. Funded: $4,300 to purchase copies of Qualrus and Atlas ti, qualitative
analysis programs and provide professional development on the programs.
* Marlette, S. and McAndrews, S. (2006, September). Inquiry Conference, School of Education Dean’s Grant
for Instructional Improvement and Innovation. Funded: $1,000 to develop a pilot SIUE Education Inquiry
Conference: Nurturing a Culture of Inquiry May 2007 for Graduate and Undergraduate Students. Per
Ralph Cordova, an additional $1,000 was matched by SIUE graduate school.
Puchner, L., McAndrews, S., and Bolander, J. (2004, December). Middle School Students’ pedagogical
strategies in literacy. Elva Knight Research Grant, International Reading Association. Grant not funded.
Taylor, A., Breck, S., Bolander, J., McAndrews, S., Marlette, S., Floit, D. (2004, January) Faculty
Development Proposal awarded to attend The Lesson Study Institute in Chicago, IL.
Bolander, J. and McAndrews, S. (2002, August). Development of a New Master’s in Literacy Education
Program leading to a type 10 Illinois Reading Specialist Certificate, Excellence in Graduate Education
Grant, Funded: $4,000. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy (2003, August-2004, July)- Vocabulary and Fluency Grant participant and
regional coordinator, Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy- 2 (August 2002-July 2003). Grant participant and regional coordinator,
Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy- K-1 Grant (August 2001-July 2002). Grant participant and regional
Coordinator, Illinois State Board of Education.
McAndrews, S. and Bushrow, K. (April 6, 2001). Faculty Development Proposal Grant to attend the Reading
days Institute in Chicago awarded for $420.00.