powered by efolio (Boston University School of Education) Carol Brennan Jenkins Position: Associate Professor Department: Curriculum and Teaching Program: Elementary Education Educational History Ph.D. Boston College Ed.M. Northeastern University B.A. Northeastern University Contact Information Phone: 617-353-7103 E-mail: cbj@bu.edu Profile Dr. Jenkins has worked in the field of literacy as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and teacher educator. She teaches courses in literacy and coordinates the elementary education program. In addition to presenting at local and national conferences, she conducting literacy workshops for teachers, parents, and administrators, she also works side-by-side with teachers in classrooms, tapping their expertise and supporting their efforts. Courses Taught SED CH300  Methods of Instruction: Elementary SED CH515  Curriculum Methods: 1-6 Selected Publications Jenkins, C. B. & Earle, A. (2006). Once upon a fact: Helping children write nonfiction. New York: Teachers College Press Jenkins, C. B., & White, D. (Eds.) (in press). Life-literature connections: Nonfiction author studies in the elementary classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Jenkins, C. B. (in press). “Did I tell you that you are the BEST writer in the world?”: Author studies in the elementary classroom. Journal of Children’s Literature Jenkins, C. B. (1999). The allure of authors: Author studies in the elementary classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Jenkins, C. B. (1996). Inside the writing portfolio: What we need to know to assess children's writing. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Selected Presentations “Children’s Writing Development” "Writing Workshop in Grades K and One" "Author Study: Avi, Newbery Winner" "Reading To Write Nonfiction" "Author Studies in the Elementary Classroom" Selected Grants "Intertextuality in children's nonfiction writing." (1998). "Professional Development Center" (Co-PI, Maria Brisk) (1999). Selected Professional Memberships Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Council for Exceptional Children International Reading Association International Reading Association National Council for the Teachers of English International Reading Association Massachusetts Association of College and University Reading Educators (President, 1986-1987) Greater Boston Council of International Reading Association (President, 1995-1996) Selected Awards/Honors/Special Recognition Excellence in Education Award Celebrate Literacy Award Celebrate Literacy Award Copyright 2005 Boston University School of Education