• EDD, Curriculum & Instruction/Literacy and Language Arts, University of Houston, 2008
• Other, Curriculum & Instruction/Reading, University of Houston-Victoria, 2005
• Other, Music History, Baldwin-Wallace College, 1978

• Elementary Teaching Certificate, Texas State Board of Education
• English as a Second Language, Texas State Board of Education
• Master Reading Teacher, Texas State Board of Education
• Reading Specialist, Texas State Board of Education

• National Center for Teacher Residency, NCTR, (2017 - 2018)
• USD-NCTR Next Generation Network, National Center for Teacher Residencies, (2016 - 2018)
• AmeriCorps Education Planning Grant, Corporation for National and Community Service, (2015 - 2016)
• Teaching Improvement Grant, Center for Teaching and Learning, (2012 - 2012)
• CTL Teaching Improvement Grant, Center for Teaching and Learning2013)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Diemer, Rachel, De Jong, David, Kindle, Karen, and Campoli, Ayana. Reading Achievement in a Dual Language Setting: An Examination of English Language Learners at the Elementary Level, 1-12. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 2021.
• Mourlam, Daniel, Strouse, Gabrielle, Kindle, Karen, Chesnut, Steven, Jacobs, Sam, and Newland, Lisa. We Came to See, Then We Saw: A Reflection of One School's Experience Using Seesaw for Online and Remote Learning. In Teaching, technology, and teacher education during the COVID-19 pandemic: Stories from the field, editors R. E. Ferdig, E. Baumgartner, R. Hartshorne, R. Kaplan-Rakowski, & C. Mouza , 639-643. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2020.
• Kindle, Karen, Shudak, Nicholas, Wiebers, Robin, Campoli, Ayana, Baron, Mark, and EastonBrooks, Donald. Teacher Residency in South Dakota, 1-17. Vermillion, SD: University of South Dakota: Center for Educational Research, 2016.
• Kindle, Karen, and . Expert student to novice teacher: Shifting identities in urban teacher preparation, 27-39. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 READ: An Online Journal for Literacy Educators, 2015.
• Bodensteiner, Lacey, and Kindle, Karen. Beyond borders: A partnership to promote independent reading, 32-44. Vol. 43, Iss. 1 The ALAN Review, 2015.
• Kindle, Karen. Selecting Words for Instruction during Read-alouds, 48-79. Vol. 54, Iss. 1 Reading Horizons, 2015.
• Schmidt, Cynthia C., Kindle, Karen, and DeGraff, Tricia. Dialogic Inquiry Groups. In Literacy Teacher Education: Principles and Effective Practices, editors Litt, Martin, & Place, 234-239. New York: Guilford, 2015.
• Rohs, Jovanna, Vartuli, Sue, and Kindle, Karen. Teacher Preparation with CLASS: Measuring Candidates' Across Grade Levels., Editors Moore & McCrary, 61-67. Vol. 1, Iss. Summer 2014 Current Issues and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education, 2014.
• Tisher, Keri , and Kindle, Karen. Embracing E-readers, 14-18. Vol. 38, Iss. 1 The Missouri Reader, 2014.
• Kindle, Karen. Interactive Reading in Preschool: Improving Practice ThroughProfessional Development , 175-188. Vol. 50, Iss. 4 Reading Improvement, 2013.
• Kindle, Karen, and Schmidt, Cynthia C.. Developing pre-service teachers: A self-study in instructor scaffolding, 83-100. Vol. 50, Iss. 3 Reading Improvement, 2013.
• Kindle, Karen. Through the Looking Glass, 23-29. Vol. 32, Iss. 1 Reading Exploration and Discovery, 2013.
• Kindle, Karen. Vocabulary Development during Read-alouds: Primary Practices. In Issues and Trends in Literacy Education, editors Robinson, R.D., McKenna, M. & Conradi, K., 101-113. Iss. 5th Pearson, 2012.
• Crump, Sara S., and Kindle, Karen. From famine to feast: Enriching reading instruction in secondary classrooms, 32-37. Vol. 35, Iss. 2 The Missouri Reader, 2011.
• Kindle, Karen, and Schmidt, Cynthia C.. Outside in and inside out: Using a case study to develop teacher dispositions and identity, 133-49. Vol. 3, Iss. 3 Teacher Education Quarterly, 2011.
• Kindle, Karen. Same book, different experience: A comparison of shared reading in preschool classrooms, 13-34. Vol. 7, Iss. 1 Journal of Literacy and Literacy Education, 2011.
• Kindle, Karen. Using Read-alouds to Teach Vocabulary: Research based strategies and model lessons for using fiction and non-fiction books to build children's vocaublary and improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills. New York: Scholastic, 2011.
• Kindle, Karen. Teaching vocabulary during read-alouds: Examining the instructional sequence, 65-88. Vol. 14 Literacy Teaching & Learning: An International Journal of Early Reading and Writing , 2010.
• Kindle, Karen. Vocabulary Development during Read-alouds: Primary Practices, 202-211. Vol. 63, Iss. 3 The Reading Teacher, 2009.
• Kindle, Karen. Review of the book Synchronizing Success: A Practical Guide to Creating a Comprehensive Literacy System. Education REview, 2009.
• Kindle, Karen. Changing perceptions of struggling readers, 42-48. Vol. 13, Iss. 1 Academic Exchange Quarterly, 2009.
• Kindle, Karen. Expecting the AHA Moment. In Literacy Breakthroughs, editors Susan Israel, 7-10. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2009.
• Kindle, Karen. Review of the book Exceeding the Standards. Education Review, 2008.
• Kindle, Karen. Teaching vocabulary in the K-2 classroom: Easy strategies for infusing vocabulary learning into morning meetings, centers, and more. New York: Scholastic, 2008.
• Kindle, Karen. Review of the book Interventions for Reading Success. Education Review, 2007.
• Kindle, Karen. Half-full or Half-empty: Perspective Impacts the Classroom, 24-26. Vol. 8 Reading Matters, 2007.
• Kindle, Karen. Review of the book Reading Assessment and Instruction for All Learners. Education Review, 2007.
• Kindle, Karen. Vocabulary development in the content area: Help for struggling readers. Vol. 34, Iss. 1 Texas Reading Report, 2006.
• EastonBrooks, Donald, Kindle, Karen, and Wange, Andrea. Building Partnerships with Multiple Districts: The Role of the Residency Instructor. In Creating and Sustaining Effective K-12 School Partnerships: Firsthand Accounts of Promising Practices, 25-30.

• Innovation in Education, South Dakota Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, 2019
• School of Education Excellence in Teaching, 2015
• Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, 2015
• Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, 2014
• School of Education Faculty Excellence Award in Research Nominee, 2014
• CTL Course Redesign Fellowship, Center for Teaching and Learning, 2013
• Outstanding Graduate Student, University of Houston-Victoria, 2005

• Kindle, Karen, Assessment of Impact on K-12 Student Learning: A Pilot Study. Presented at the NExT Annual Summit, virtual. (November 06, 2020)
• DeMoss, Karen, Hoffman, Adria, and Kindle, Karen, Disrupting Structural Inequity through Partnerships for Funded Resdiencies. Presented at the AACTE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. (February 28, 2020)
• Baron, Mark, Olson, Alan, Kindle, Karen, and Gilles, Jane, Increasing the Value of a Teacher Candidate Entry Survey. Presented at the AACTE, Louisville, KY. (February 2019)
• Kindle, Karen, and Wiebers, Robin, Developing the Mentoring Minsdet. Presented at the National Center for Teacher Residencies Symposium, Chicago, IL. (May 17, 2018)
• Kindle, Karen, and Wiebers, Robin, Developing the Mentoring Mindset. Presented at the NCTR Annual Symposium, Chicago, IL. (May 2018)
• Wiebers, Robin M., and Kindle, Karen J., The Induction and Mentoring of Mentors: Training Educators as Coaches of Pre-Service Teachers. Presented at the AACTE Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland. (March 02, 2018)
• Wange, Andrea L., Kindle, Karen, Pohlson, Amy, and Skinner, Theresa, Engaging and Enhancing Teacher Residency in a Rural Context. Presented at the AACTE National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland. (July 2017)
• Shudak, Nicholas, and Kindle, Karen, Revisiting the Professional Socialization of Teachers: A Dialogic and Critical Encounter with a Perceived Barrier to Cultural Responsiveness. Presented at the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, Tampa, FL. (March 02, 2017)
• Kindle, Karen, Constructing Meaning from Illustrations in Picture Books. Presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Myrtle Beach, SC. (November 2016)
• Kindle, Karen, and Kindle, Peter A., Rural preservice teachers' beliefs about ELLs. Presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Costa Mesa, CA. (November 2015)
• Kindle, Karen, and Jiang, Yiyi, Cultural authenticity in children's multicultural texts: Exploring diverse perspectives. Presented at the National Associate of Multicultural Education, New Orleans. (October 2015)
• Kindle, Karen, and Gapp, Susan, Reading teacher self-efficacy: A programmatic perspective. Presented at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Florida. (November 2014)
• Kindle, Karen, Common Core 101. Presented at the SOE Professional Day, Delzell Education Center. (December 13, 2013)
• Kindle, Karen, and Liang, Yi-Ching, In their shoes: Building teacher candidates' empathy and understanding of ELLs.. Presented at the ALER Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas. (November 03, 2013)
• Kindle, Karen, So many words, so little time., Sioux Falls, SD. (October 07, 2013)
• Kindle, Karen, and Gapp, Susan, USD Reading Council. Presented at the Rotary Club of Vermillion, Vermillion, SD. (April 02, 2013)
• Kindle, Karen, Promosing Practices in Literacy Teacher Education: Researchers of Literacy Education link Research to Practice. Presented at the LRA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. (November 29, 2012)
• Kindle, Karen, and Gapp, Susan, Program Evolution: Responding to Changing Professional Standards. Presented at the ALER Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan. (November 02, 2012)
• Schmidt, Cynthia M., Kindle, Karen, and DeGraff, Tricia, Learning to teach in urban schools: Expanding our understanding of research and practice through a university-school partnership. Presented at the Literacy Research Association Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida. (December 02, 2011)
• Kindle, Karen, Shared reading in preschool: Improving practice through professional development. Presented at the Literacy Research Association Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida. (December 02, 2011)
• Kindle, Karen, and Schmidt, Cynthia M., Developing teacher identity in preservice teachers: A self-study of teacher scaffolding. Presented at the Literacy Research Association Annual Meeting, Ft. Worth, Texas. (December 2010)
• Kindle, Karen, and Schmidt, Cynthia M., Promising practices in teacher education. Presented at the Literacy Research Association Annual Meeting, Ft. Worth, Texas. (December 2010)
• Kindle, Karen, and Schmidt, Cynthia M., Reading our readers: Using case studies to develop pre-service teacher expertise in urban settings. Presented at the AERA Annual Conference, Denver, CO. (May 2010)
• Kindle, Karen, and Schmidt, Cynthia M., Dialogic inquiry groups: Looking deeper at struggling readers. Presented at the National Reading Conference Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. (December 2009)
• Kindle, Karen, Portraits of practice: Selection of words for instruction during read-alouds. Presented at the National Reading Conference Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. (December 2009)
• Kindle, Karen, School talk: Learning the language of literacy. Presented at the NCTE Annual Convention, New York, NY. (November 17, 2007)
• Kindle, Karen, Cultivating vocabulary: Sowing the seeds of word knowledge. Presented at the 34th Plains Regional Conference, Overland Park, Kansas. (November 10, 2007)
• Kindle, Karen, Vocabulary Safari. Presented at the 33rd Plains Regional Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 2007)
• Kindle, Karen, Vocabulary infusion: INcreasing word knowledge in daily routines. Presented at the IRA 52nd Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada. (May 2007)