Academic History

Ph.D., Reading and Writing, University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., 2002
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, 1993
B.A., Elementary Education and English, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., 1986

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Smith, A. (2005). Spelling Doesn’t Count, Spelling Matters. International Reading Association. Plains Regional Conference.
• Smith, A.F. Reflective Portfolios: Preschool Possibilities. Childhood Education, 76(4).
• Smith, A.F. (2003). A Well- Placed Nudge. St. Thomas Magazine, Spring.
• Smith, A.F. (2002). Talkers: The Importance of Student Talk in the Literacy Classroom. Minnesota Reading Association.
• Smith, A.F. (2001). Fact and Fiction: Writing Research with Primary Grade Children. Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference, St. Paul, Minn. 
• Smith, A.F. (2001). Goal Setters: Reading Fatter Books. Minnesota Reading Association.
• Smith, A.F. (1999). Third Grade Evaluators: An Invitation to Read and Write. National Council of Teachers of English.
• Smith, A.F. (1999). Self-Selected Reading Goals. IRA Plains Regional Conference.
• Smith, A.F. (1997). Reflective Portfolios: Preschool Possibilities. National Council of Teachers of English.
• Smith, A.F. (1997). Writing to Learn in Mathematics. Exploring Multiple Literacies, University of New Hampshire Ph.D. Conference.
• Smith, A.F. (1996). Building Home and School Connections through Literacy. Learning Through Teaching, University of New Hampshire.

Professional Membership

• Association for Curriculum Development
• International Reading Association
• Minnesota Reading Association
• National Council of Teachers of English
• Twin Cities Area Reading Council