Elaine Radmer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Teacher Education

I ponder and discuss these things extensively: pros and cons to test-based education reform, the benefit of accountability in an organization, assumptions that often go unquestioned in schools, and societal inequities. I'm hoping to learn more about...

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Elaine Radmer

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Washington State University

M.A., International Studies and Teaching English as a Second Language, Wheaton College

B.A. and B.S., Education & Biology, Eastern Washington University

A.A., Walla Walla Community College

I ponder and discuss these things extensively: pros and cons to test-based education reform, the benefit of accountability in an organization, assumptions that often go unquestioned in schools, and societal inequities. I'm hoping to learn more about ways that humans have taught and learned in social settings apart from formal schools and how teachers (or schools) can be more responsive to the learners they serve. And l love to examine assessment and testing practices alongside other educators in collaborative inquiry, which becomes empowering for all of us.

Publications

  • McNee, D.,* & Radmer, E.M. (2017). Librarians and learning: The impact of collaboration English Leadership Quarterly, 40.
  • Radmer, E.M., & Darragh, J.J. (2017). An experimental study of the impact of culturally responsive Young Adult literature on middle school students’ reading comprehension. Sage Research Methods Cases.
  • Darragh, J.J., & Radmer, E.M. (2016–2017). Connecting to their lives: A case for using young adult literature to teach Common Core literacy standards. Making Literacy Connections, 31.
  • Radmer, E. (2022, January). What’s ‘evidence-based’ when it comes to practice? School Administrator, 79(1), 35-38.
  • Brogan, M.** (2018-2019). School-wide art projects: Promoting belonging in schools. Educational Leadership, 76(4), 68-72.
  • Radmer, E.M. (2018, June-July). Teachable moments about privilege. The Teaching Professor.
  • Tardiff, A., Kappus, K., & Radmer, E. (2017). Online library orientation for distance graduate students. The Peer- Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO). Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).
  • Radmer, E.M. (2012, June). A review of Spring WERA Conference Presentation: Brian Gong on Supporting Academic Progress. Standard Deviation. Washington Educational Research Association (WERA).

Professional Papers Presented

  • Lockhart, S. & Radmer, E.M. (2024, April 14). Re-Engaged by Design: Data-Informed Strategies for Attendance Systems Improvement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • O’Brien, D. & Radmer, E.M. (2023, April 15). On the hunt: Seeking a measure of perseverance in high school dropouts returning to school. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Luce, A.M.* & Radmer, E.M. (2022, April 24). Moving beyond festivals, flags, and food: Developing culturally intelligent leaders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
  • Edwards, C.* & Radmer, E.M. (2021, April 8). Leadership framework for a culture for learning and enhanced collective teacher efficacy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Virtual Conference.
  • Robinson, B.,* & Radmer, E.M. (2019, April 7). The impact of sensory manipulatives on student mindfulness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Conlin, K.,* & Radmer, E.M. (2018, April 15). Developing engaged and effective ‘doers’ of Math: Cuisenaire Rods and Grade 5 students’ multiplicative thinking. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
  • Jarrell, I.,* & Radmer, E.M. (2018, April 15). An exploration of applying experiential learning opportunities to daily teaching. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
  • Radmer, E.M., & Garoui, R. (2017, November 30). Interpreting data from comparisons. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Washington Educational Research Association, Sea-Tac, WA.
  • Bos, A.,* & Radmer, E.M. (2017, April 29). The evaluation of two mathematics tools within a 21st-century framework in a grade 6 classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Kirkiniemi, S.,* & Radmer, E.M. (2017, April 29). Evaluating the Guided Math Program in an early primary classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Darragh, J., & Radmer, E.M. (2016, February 19). Holy sh*t! This kid looks like me!”: Culturally related literature and reading achievement. Paper presented at the International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Darragh, J., & Radmer, E.M. (2015, April 20). The impact of culturally responsive young adult literature when teaching Common Core literacy standards. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Radmer, E.M., & Gotch, C.M. (2014, December 12). What do teachers need to know about assessment? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Washington Educational Research Association, Sea-Tac, WA.
  • Radmer, E.M., & Case, A. (2014, June 5). Empowering teachers through scaffolding professional language. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northwest Association of Teacher Educators, Pullman, WA.
  • Radmer, E.M. (2013, May 30). Can we make accountability meaningful? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northwest Association of Teacher Educators, Pullman, WA.
  • Radmer, E.M., & Beller, J.M. (2013, April 28). Triangulating accountability measures: A quantitative case study about district effectiveness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Wood, E.M. (2010, March 24). Modeling student growth to assess school effectiveness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Washington Educational Research Association, Sea-Tac, WA.
  • Wood, E.M., & Yarde, T.L. (2009, December 10). What’s race got to do with it? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Washington Educational Research Association, Sea-Tac, WA.

Other Conference Participation

  • Ofosu-Barku, D., & Radmer E.M. (2021, November 17-19). Challenges and opportunities for institutions with small research programs.[Invited speaker, Networking Session]. 2021 Advancing Ethical Research Conference (AER21) a PRIM&R virtual event.
  • Heid, M., Laurent, I.N., & Radmer, E.M. (2015, February 26). Stories from the classroom. In M. Pepper & R. Reyes (Chairs), Autopsy of a classroom discussion: Did I say the right thing? Alternative Session presented at the International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Radmer, E.M. (2015, February 24). Teachable moments about privilege. In C. Bucciferro (Chair), Turning awkward classroom moments into positive learning experiences. Roundtable conducted at the annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association, Spokane, WA.
  • Radmer, E.M., & Johnson, C.S. (2014, February 27–28). March for accountability. Alternative Session presented at the International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, Spokane, WA.