Dottie Davis

Dr. Dottie Davis has a background in elementary education and began teaching in the School of Education at Campbellsville University (2001-present). Her research interests are in the areas of literacy and gifted education which provided the desire to pursue further educational goals.

 

DEGREES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Doctor of Philosophy, Capella University, 2015, Professional Studies in Education

Rank I, Campbellsville University, 2011, Gifted Education

Master of Arts, Campbellsville University, 1999, Language Arts/Reading

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Ed, University of Kentucky, 1989

 

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS:

Davis, D. (2023). Literacy-based practices for positive learning outcomes. Hawaii International Conference of Education, Jan 5-9, 2023, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Davis, D. (2020). The power of positive thinking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Webinar presentation, June 24, 2020, Carmel College, Mala Thrissur District in Kerala, India.

Davis, D. (2019). Literacy matters: The critical role of teachers impacting the literate lives of students. Hawaii International Conference of Education, Jan 5-9, 2019, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Davis, D. (2018). Empowerment of women. Online Presentation, Carmel College, Mala Thrissur District in Kerala, India.

Davis, D. & Parker-Waldrupe, A. (2017). Beulah Campbell children’s literature archival collection: Student research blog. Poster Presentation at the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium on Digital Resources for Teaching and Research, Sept 7-9, 2017, Loews Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Allen, L. & Davis, D. (2016). Teacher educator perceptions of literacy instruction practices. Presentation at the Kentucky Reading Association Fall Conference, Oct 28, 2016, The Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky.

Davis, D. & Parker-Waldrupe, A. (2016). Beulah Campbell children’s literature collection in digital format. Presentation at the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium on Digital Resources for Teaching and Research, Sept 8-10, 2016, Loews Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Davis, D. (2011). Core function of professional development: Improvement of teaching and learning. Rank I Culminating Project Presentation at Campbellsville University.

Davis, D., & Top, A. (2010). Integrating ESL students with mainstream students. Presentation at the Fall Conference of the Southeast Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Miami, Florida.

Davis, D., & Ennis, B. (2010). Preparation of pre-service teachers for P-12 diverse learning experiences. Poster Presentation, Hawaii International Conference of Education (HICE). Honolulu, Hawaii.

Davis, D. (2010). Leading with soul: An uncommon journey of spirit and reflection of school leadership. Oral Presentation at Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Davis, D. (2010). Field experiences: A discussion of improved practices for the School of Education. Oral Presentation to the School of Education Faculty May Retreat, Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Davis, D., Ennis, B., Garrison, C., & Sullivan, L. (2007). Pathways to teaching. Oral Presentation, Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators (KATE). Georgetown, Kentucky.

Davis, D., & Doss, D. (1999). Brain-based research. Oral Presentation, Master’s Action Research Project to the School of Education Faculty, Campbellsville University.

 

SCHOLARLY ARTICLES AND DISSERTATION:

Davis, D. (2025). The five love languages of literacy acquisition in elementary children. (In Progress).

Davis, D. (2025). Developing reading skills of K-3 students: The impact of proper literacy formation. (In Progress).

Davis, D. (2015). Dissertation: A study of reading practices among college students in a teacher preparation program.

Davis, D. (2012). Teacher leadership: An effective approach for student learning. Unpublished.

Davis, D. (2012). From the perspectives of teachers, have the changes of reform efforts within the education profession affected motivation in teaching practices? Unpublished. Davis, D. (2012). Memory and complex learning. Unpublished.

Davis, D. (2012). Annotated bibliography for the learning context and environment. Unpublished.

Davis, D. (2012). The importance of ethics in research. Unpublished.

Davis, D. (2012). Technology and literacy. Unpublished.

Davis, D. (2011). The essential requirements of an effective educational leader. Unpublished.

Davis D. (2009). Fostering the love of reading: Constructing meaning through literacy skills. Unpublished.

Davis, D. (1997). Fostering the love of reading: The affective domain in reading. Unpublished.

 

UNIVERSITY SERVICE AND COMMITTEES:

SOE CAEP Standard 4 Committee, 2020-present

SOE Phillips Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, August 2021

SOE Technology Committee, 2020- present

SOE JUMPSTART National Read for the Record: Early Reading Initiative, 2009- present

SOE Faculty Promotion and Tenure Peer Review Committee, 2017, 2018

SOE Faculty Sponsor, Ky Education Association Student Program, 2004-2008 Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) Committee, 2005 -2017

CU Professional Development Committee, August 2001-2017

CU Academic Advising Committee, August 2017-present

CU Campbellsville Review Editorial Board, 2016-2023

CU Textbook-Study Adhoc Committee, Fall 2017

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Alpha Epsilon Omicron Chapter, Campbellsville University

Kentucky Association for Gifted Education

Kentucky Reading Association

International Literacy Association