Nichelle C. Boyd-Robinson has extensive experience in education. She received her Doctorate in Education from the University of Mississippi in 2002 with a focus on elementary education and multicultural education. She is currently an Associate Professor and Diversity Officer at the University of Mississippi DeSoto Center. Her responsibilities have included directing grants, coordinating programs, supervising student teachers, and teaching a variety of education courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. She has also held positions as a literacy leader, special education teacher, and reading teacher/tutor. She has received several awards and honors for her work, and has authored or co-authored numerous publications in refereed journals and book chapters.

1. NICHELLE C. BOYD-ROBINSON
Email: nichellecrobinson@icloud.com
OFFICE: 6623939290 Ext. 110
EDUCATION
• Doctor of Education in Education
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Majored in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Elementary Education,
May 2002
Dissertation: Elementary School Teachers’ Perceptions of Multicultural
Education
• Master of Education
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Major: Special Education, 1994
• Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Major: Marketing and Management, 1991
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2010-Present
School of Education Diversity Officer
Associate Professor, University of Mississippi DeSoto Center
Inaugural Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Provost
Fellow (2014-15)
August 2005-2010
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Desoto Center
Southaven, Mississippi
Responsibilities:
• Director, ARM (America Reads Mississippi) AmeriCorp Grant for Teachers’ Assistants
(2 years)
• Program Coordinator, Master of Arts (1 year)
• Coordinator, Teachers’ Assistants’ Option (2 years)
• Team Leader, Social Studies Methods (10 years)
• Supervise teacher candidates in field experiences and student teaching
• Supervised Study Abroad student teachers, Liverpool, England (2 semesters)
• Teach elementary social studies methods
• Teach Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Inclusion, and Special Education Law
• Taught language arts methods in block (Undergraduate and Graduate)
• Taught classroom management
• Taught human diversity and development

2. • Taught Child Growth and Development (Graduate Course)
May 2004-June 2005
Literacy Leader, Winchester Elementary
Memphis City Schools – Memphis, Tennessee
Responsibilities:
• Worked with K-3 teachers on implementing Reading First
• Planned professional development opportunities for teachers within the school building
• Planned 5 professional development dates with cadre
• Monitored 90 minute reading block instruction
• Monitored implementation of Voyager reading instruction
• Organized and attended common planning time meetings with K-3 teachers
• Developed a literacy library for K-3 teachers
• Ordered materials and resources for K-3 teachers
• Modeled reading lessons for K-3 teachers
• Led literacy team meetings
August 2002-May 2004
Assistant Professor, Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
University of Memphis – Memphis, Tennessee
Responsibilities:
• Coordinated senior block
• Supervised teacher candidates in field experiences and student teaching
• Taught Principles of Teaching and Learning in undergraduate block
• Taught undergraduate and MAT courses in social studies methods
• Taught Student Teaching Seminar
• Participated in department committees
May-June 2002
Adjunct Professor, Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
University of Memphis – Memphis, Tennessee
Responsibilities:
• Taught Overview of Special Education Course
• Taught Integrated Math, Science, and Social Studies (Pathways to Teaching
Certification program)
June 2002
Adjunct Professor, Graduate School
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Responsibilities:
• Taught McNair Scholars research writing

3. August 2001-May 2002
Graduate Instructor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Responsibilities:
• Taught undergraduate methods courses in language arts and social studies
• Taught an off-campus classroom management course
• Supervised teacher candidates in Action Labs and Student Teaching
• Taught Student Teaching Seminar
• Participated in department committees
July 2001
Writing Instructor, IMAGE
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Responsibilities:
• Assisted incoming minority freshmen in writing and editing papers
August 2000-May 2001
Graduate Instructor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Responsibilities:
• Taught undergraduate methods courses in language arts and social studies
• Supervised teacher candidates in Action Labs and Student Teaching
• Taught Student Teaching Seminar
• Participated in department committee
June 2000-August 2000
Preschool Teacher, Willie Price Preschool
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Responsibilities:
• Taught 3 and 4 year old students
• Planned lesson activities
August 1999-May 2000
Graduate Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi
Responsibilities:
• Assisted professor in preparing materials for classes
• Taught methods courses in language arts and social studies
• Assisted professor in presenting in workshops
• Supervised teacher candidates in Action Labs and Student Teaching

4. • Taught tutorials and workshops in senior block
August 1998-June 1999
Success for All Reading Teacher/Tutor, Dunbar Elementary School
Memphis, Tennessee
Responsibilities:
• Supervised two additional tutors who assisted in tutoring students
• Member of school-wide reading assessment team
• Taught first grade students reading
• Tutored first grade students one-on-one
• Assessed tutored students progress every three weeks
• Site-based Committee Chairperson
• In-Service Committee
• Afterschool reading tutor
• Lesson Line Coordinator
August 1996-June 1998
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, Dunbar Elementary School
Memphis, Tennessee
Responsibilities:
• Taught students ages 10-13
• Planned and led IEP meetings
• Prepared and monitored Individual Education Plans
• Special education chairperson
• Developed inclusion plan for Dunbar
• In-service Committee
• K-3 Majorette Sponsor
• Lesson Line Coordinator
• Afterschool Homework Tutor
• Attended International Reading Conference
• Recognized by supervisors for students’ quality work
January 1995-May 1996
Resource Teacher, Shannon Elementary School
Memphis, Tennessee
Responsibilities:
• Taught K-6 students
• Collaborated with regular education teachers about resource students
• Planned and led IEP meetings
• Prepared and monitored Individual Education Plans
• Planned school-wide holiday programs

5. January 1994-December 1994
Self-Contained Learning Disabilities Teacher, Jones Valley Middle School
Birmingham, Alabama
Responsibilities:
• Taught students in grades 6-8
• Planned and led IEP meetings
• Prepared and monitored Individual Education Plans
• Planned with seventh grade team members
• Crisis Intervention Team
• Participated in First Year Teacher Mentoring Program
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Outstanding Teacher, School of Education, 2008-09
• Nominated Rotary Teacher of the Year, Memphis City Schools (2005, 1998)
• Nominated Briggs Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Memphis (2004)
• Nominated Outstanding Teacher, ICL Department, University of Memphis (2004)
• Keynote Speaker, McNair Scholars Banquet – June 2002
• Outstanding Doctoral Student in Elementary Education – May 2001
• Highlighted in Memphis City School’s December 1997 Pathways Magazine
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journals
Robinson, N. C., Moore, V. J., & Williams-Black, T. (2015). Has the dream been fulfilled: Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Barack Hussein Obama. Multicultural Education
Magazine,(23)1, 59-61.
Boyd, N. C., Mathis, P. B., & Swift, E. (2011). Our Friend Martin, more
than a movie: Using culturally relevant video to initiate critical
conversations about race in an urban classroom. Curriculum and Teaching
Dialogue, 13(1-2), 35-47.
Hanshaw, L. G., Williams-Black, T., Boyd, N. C., Jones, B., Love, F. E., Thompson, J.
(2010). Examining the conflict resolution modes of clinical supervisors and
teacher education candidates. College Student Journal, 44(2), 250-265.
Mathis, P. B. & Boyd, N. C. (2009). Who is teaching social studies? Pre-service
teachers’reaction. Social Studies Research and Practice Online Journal, 4(3), 76-85.

6. Boyd, N. C., Black, T. M., & Love, F. E. (2009). Using real-world connections to
make reading and writing connections for graduate students. Reading
Improvement, 46(4), 238-245.
Boyd, N. C. (2008). A letter to the students in room 312. Multicultural Education
Magazine, 15(4), 33-35.
Boyd, N. C. & Black, T. M. (2008). In the middle: Using video to engage middle
school students in learning. Journal of Urban Education, 5(1).
Black, T. M. & Boyd, N. C. (2007). Parental engagement: An effective way to motivate.
The TAMS Journal, 37, 28-35.
Boyd, N. C., & Hill-Clarke, K. (2004). The Joe Joe series: A culturally responsive
resource. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 17(2), 23-27.
Book Chapters
Black, T. M., Boyd, N. C., Key, S., Jones, L & Love, F. E.. (2009). Build the
knowledge and they will understand: Making social studies relevant to the
under-resourced child. All children can learn: Effectively educating the under
resourced child. Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Newman, K., Love, F. E., Smothers, B. C., Boyd, N., & Mitzel, J., Case XII Biracial
feelings; Quizenberry, N., & McIntyre, D. (Eds.), & Duhon, G. (Case Studies
Author). (2002). Racism in the classroom: Case Studies. Onley, MD & Reston,
VA: Association for Childhood Education International and Association of
Teacher Educators.
In Preparation
Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., McClelland, S., Harges, A., & Waller,
K. (Submitted). Using trade books and primary sources to engage students in meaningful social
studies lessons.
Robinson, N. C., Moore, V. J., & McCullough, A. J. (In preparation). Elementary
school teachers’ perceptions of elementary social studies instruction.
Williams-Black, T. M., Robinson, N. C., McClelland, S., & Harges, A. (In preparation).
Exploring how powerful and meaningful lessons impact comprehension skills in 3rd
, 4th
, and 5th
graders.

7. Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., McClelland, S., & Harges, A. (In preparation). Impact
of powerful and meaningful social studies lessons on student knowledge of African American
historical figures.
Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., McClelland, S., & Harges, A. (In preparation).
Utilizing trade books and powerful and meaningful social studies lessons while meeting
Common Core standards: Teachers’ reflections.
Robinsosn, N. C. & Robinson III, I. (In preparation). Utilizing mentoring programs to impact
literacy and learning.
Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., & Harges, A. (In preparation). It all started with a
picture: Reflections on faculty and student experiences at a PWI.
PRESENTATIONS
Hodges, C., Williams-Black, T. M., Robinson, N. C., & Harges, H. (2015). Using a
differentiated approach in writing instruction. Mississippi Reading Association (MRA)
Conference. Biloxi, MS.
Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., McClelland, S., Robinson III, I., Harges, A. & Waller,
K. (2015). Impact of mentoring programs on minority students. National Association for
Multicultural Education (NAME) Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., McClelland, S., Robinson III, I., Harges, A. & Waller,
K. (2015). Using African American historical figures to connect our past, present, and future.
National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., & Smith, K. V. (2015). Meeting the
academic needs of minority students through nontraditional approaches.
Critical Questions in Education (CQIE) Conference. San Diego, CA.
Robinson, N. C. (2015). Invited Speaker. Eighth annual Ruth Searcy literacy
conference. Jackson State University; Jackson, MS.
Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., McClelland, S., Harges, A., & Waller,
K. (2014). Using primary sources to engage students in creating cooperative
biograpy. Mississippi Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Conference.
Choctaw, MS.
Harges, A., Waller, K., Robinson, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., & McClelland,
S. (2014). Joe Joe Book Project. Mississippi Council for the Social
Studies (MCSS) Conference. Choctaw, MS.
Moore, V. J., Boyd-Robinson, N. C., & Williams-Black, T. M. (2013). Moving students to action
through the CORE. National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference. St. Louis, MO.

8. Boyd-Robinson, N. C. & Williams-Black, T. M. (2012). Engaging teacher
candidates in the Civil Rights Movement: How movements cause social change
and justice for all. National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME)
Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Boyd-Robinson, N. C. & Williams-Black, T. M. (2012). How movements cause
social change and justice for all. IOSSBR Conference. Biloxi, MS.
Boyd, N. C., Mathis, P. B., & Williams-Black, T. M. (2011). Using technology to
enhance teacher education course instruction. Hawaii International Conference
on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Mathis, P. B., Boyd, N. C., & Williams-Black, T. M. (2011). Culturally linguistic diverse
learners benefit from the usage of trade books. Hawaii International Conference
on Education. Honolulu, HI.
McConnell, G., Boyd, N. C., Williams-Black, T. M., King, M. & Love, F. E.
(2010). Has the dream been fulfilled: A comparison of Dr. King and
President Obama. National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME).
Las Vegas, NV.
Boyd, N. C., Black, T. H., Smothers Jones, B. & Love, F. E. (2009). Mentoring and
writing relationships. Kappa Delta Pi Convocation. Orlando, FL.
Black, T. H., Boyd, N. C., & Smothers Jones, B. (2008). Process or product: Exploring
the writing process with college students. College Reading Association (CRA)
Conference. Sarasota, FL.
Boyd, N. C. & Black, T. H. (2008). In the middle. Paper presentation, Hawaii
Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Boyd, N. C. & Mathis, P. B. (2006). Is it fair? Justice for English Language Learners.
National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) Conference.
Phoenix, AZ.
Mathis, P. B. & Boyd, N. C. (2006). Let’s get academic: Academic versus
Conversational language for English language learners. Southeast Regional
IRA (International Reading Association) Conference. Mobile, AL.
Elster, J. A., & Boyd, N. C. (2004). Racial stereotypes in children’s literature. National
Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

9. Boyd, N. C. (2004). Teaching peace through children’s literature: An integrated
approach. Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children
(TAEYC) Conference. Memphis, TN.
Boyd, N. C. & Hill-Clarke, K. (2003). Yes! It can be accomplished: Culturally responsive
teaching that meet national standards. National Association for Multicultural
Education (NAME) Conference. Seattle, WA.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
• Reading First Summer Institute Make-Up Training, 2005
• Hamilton Elementary and Northwest Elementary (5 Reading First Professional
Development Sessions), 2005-06; 2007-08 (Northwest Elementary); 2007-08
(Central Elementary)
• Winchester Elementary, Planning the Reading Block, 2004
• Winchester Elementary, Connecting Scott Foresman and Reading First, 2004
• Tailoring Tutoring to Fit the Needs of Your Students, 2002
Teaching to All the Students in Your Class, 2002
• Cummings/Orleans Elementary, Reading Excellence Grant Professional
Development, 2002
• North Mississippi Headstart Meeting, 2002
• Implementing Quality Work and Standards, 1998
SERVICE
University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
• Teacher Education Committee
• Search Committee Chairperson/Member
• Standard 4 (Diversity) NCATE Committee
• Advisor – DeSoto Student Mississippi Association of Educators (DSMAE)
• Advisor – Attended MS Geographic Alliance Conference with 14 students (Spr
’08)
• Social Studies Team Leader
• Reviewer – Southeastern Teacher Education Journal
• Proposal Reviewer – National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME)
Conference, Las Vegas, NV (November 2010); Tucson, AZ (November, 2014); New
Orleans (November, 2015); Cleveland (November, 2016)
• External Reviewer: University of Louisville (2013), Texas Women’s University (2014)
• External Reviewer, Texas Women’s University MAT program, Spring 2016
Winchester Elementary, Memphis, Tennessee
• Lesson Line Co-Coordinator
• Courtesy Committee Co-Chair
• Leadership Team Member
• Literacy Team Coordinator

10. University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
• College of Education
Professional Development Schools Committee
Search Committee
Faculty Development Committee
Co-facilitator (2 focus groups in the College of Education)
Led college-wide study group
University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
• School of Education
Search Committee
Graduate Assistants’ Committee Co-Chair
Diversity Committee
SACS
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Accreditation Visiting
Committee
-A. B. Hill Elementary
-Windridge Elementary
-Westside Elementary
-Knight Road Elementary
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• National Council for Social Studies
• National Association for Multicultural Education
• Phi Delta Kappa
• Kappa Delta Pi (Co-Counselor)
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
CONSULTING
• Praxis II Planning Committee, ETS, Princeton, NJ (2006-08)
• Praxis Fundamental Subjects National Advisory Committee, ETS, Princeton, NJ
(2008-Until)
• Standing Committee, PRAXIS Principles of Teaching and Learning Series, ETS,
Princeton, NJ (2015-Until)
COURSES DEVELOPED
• EDCI 502 Diversity of the Adolescent Learner – This course explores all of the
ways that students are diverse in a classroom while teaching teacher candidates
how to effectively address student diversity.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Presenting professional workshops, attending conferences and workshops, writing
scholarly papers, and reading professional journals.