Heather Severson's Curriculum Vitae

Education

·Master of Library Science. In progress. University of Washington iSchool

·Master of Arts. University of Arizona. Language, Reading and Culture

·Bachelor of Arts. Cum Laude. University of Arizona. Interdisciplinary Studies

Certifications

· Pima Community College Teaching Certification in Reading, Writing, English as a Second Language (Academic and Developmental)

· Arizona State Lifetime Certification in Reading, Writing, English as a Second Language

Teaching and Training

·Contextual learning in literacy development for adult learners

·Dedication to fostering professional and personal development via mentoring, formal, and informal education

·Extensive experience teaching reading, writing, communication, grant writing, health and safety, SCUBA diving, and outdoor skills in formal and informal educational contexts

·Extensive experience teaching/mentoring/supporting children, teens, and adults in various learning contexts

·Functional, community, and academic literacy, all ages/levels

·Higher education experience at the community college/university level

·Metacognition

·Neuroscience of education

Management and Supervision

· Complex project management of large teams to complete complex writing projects

· Discipline Coordinator: Reading and Academic Literacy, Pima Community College

· Hiring, training, supervision and all human resources/financial administration for over 50 freelance education writers between 2000-2016

· Process- and detail-oriented approach to project management and production of deliverables on time, within budget

· Volunteer supervision and inspiration, Pima County Public Library Drop-In Help and Homework Help Programs

Community Engagement and Outreach

· Clear social networking strategy/philosophy to maximize branding and efficacy of information sharing for business promotion, networking, and professional mentoring

· Conference and event planning and implementation for international participants

· Public library program instruction for children, teens, and adults

· Professional development workshops, conference presentations, and poster sessions for professional groups, employers, and educational institutions

Writing and Publishing

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills to serve diverse audiences

·Extensive publication of educational resources to support K-University learning

·Familiarity with information architecture and accessibility standards for web design, graphic design, video, and multi-media production

·Familiarity with style guides and standards for words and images

·Open Education Resources

·Proficient with numerous software applications on Mac and PC Platforms: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

·Skill and experience with website design and development projects, from conceptualization to implementation

·Successful application and management of many grants for various departments at The University of Arizona and other educational and non-profit settings

Employment

·Pima Community College: Adjunct Reading and Writing Instructor. August 2019-Current. Instruction of reading and writing courses.

·Pima Community College: Instructional Faculty in Reading and Writing; Academic Reading and Writing Discipline Coordinator. August 2017-May 2019. Instruction of reading and writing courses at two campus locations. Coordination of Academic Reading and Writing Discipline.

·Pima County Public Library: Program Instructor. January 2015-Current. Develop and conduct informational/educational programs for library patrons and staff.

·National Math and Science Initiative: Education Consultant. November 2013-Current. Train high school students for AP Exam success in English language and composition; mock exam scoring.

·Educational Testing Service: Education Consultant. June 2011-Current. Score between 1500-2500 Advanced Placement English essays each summer with over 1000 high school and college teachers for the College Board.

·University of Arizona Writing Skills Improvement Program. Writing Tutor. March 2015-August 2017. Provide assistance to students at every stage of the writing process.

·Pima Community College: Adjunct Reading Instructor. August 2015-August 2017. Instruction of 4-unit developmental reading courses, including 071, 081, 091, 112.

·StudioGraphia, LLC: Company Owner; Writer, Publishing Consultant, Workshop Facilitator. July 2009-August 2017. Freelance writers' cooperative specializing in education, sustainability, technology, design.

·Southern Arizona Writing Project: Technology Liaison/Program Coordinator. August 2005-August 2013. Provide local leadership to local Writing Project site; serve as link to National Writing Project programs and initiatives related to technology and its role in teaching and learning; design plan to support core work of site.

·National Writing Project Online Events: Education Consultant. January 2010-November 2011. Provided written responses to hundreds of U.S. teacher-writers during National Writing Project Invitational Summer Institute, an intensive professional development opportunity for teachers, kindergarten through university.

·Freelance Writer, Editor, Instructor, Researcher and Designer. January 2001–December 2009. Education writing, textbook critiques, curriculum development, tutoring, research, web development, and graphic design.

·University of Arizona Writing Program: Adjunct Lecturer. July-December 2006. Instruction of ENGL 100: First Year Composition: Elements of expository prose. Introduction to college-level reading/writing expectations, analysis, inferential thinking, careful consideration of evidence, critical thinking, and applying thinking to a variety of texts.

·University of Phoenix: Instructional Facilitator. June 2006-December 2006. Instruction of Academic and Business Communications. Hybrid learning modality: online/in-person.

·Pima Community College: Adjunct Reading and Writing Instructor. August 1997-July 2006. Instruction of 4-unit developmental reading courses, assistance with all levels of reading in a self-paced lab setting, including 071, 081, 091, 112, spelling, speed-reading, vocabulary. Development of new curriculum for literature-based courses. Instruction of WRT 102, 3-unit college-level writing course with a focus on literary analysis.

·Arid Lands Information Center, Office of Arid Lands Studies, The University of Arizona: Library Specialist, Senior. December 1988-June 1992; April 1996-September 2003. Web site design and accessibility, information architecture, collection development and maintenance, writing, editing, reference, research, cataloging.

Selected Accolades

·Pima Community College Adjunct Faculty Fellow, 2019 (Candidate; final selection pending)

·Nominated, Unsung Hero Award. Pima County Public Library Exceptionality Awards, 2017

·University of Arizona Team Award for Excellence. Arid Lands Information Center, 2003

·Office of Arid Lands Studies Staff Employee of the Year, 2001

·Pima Community College Outstanding Teaching Award, 1998

·Exceptional Volunteer Service Award, Health and Safety, American Red Cross Southern Arizona, 1996-1997

Service

·Pima Community College: College and Career Ready Design Team, Spring 2019

·Pima Community College: Academic Literacy/Integrated Reading and Writing Curriculum Team Lead, 2018-Current

·Pima Community College: Access and Disability Resources Advisory Group, 2018-Current

·Pima Community College: Learning Center Advisory Committee, 2018-Current

·Pima Community College: Starfish/Early Alert Working Group, 2018-Current

·Teachers Applying Whole Language: Board Member, May 2016-June 2017

·Editorial Freelancers Association Arizona Chapter: Professional Development Coordinator 2014-15

·Pima County Public Library Youth Design Team: Community Advisory Council, 2014-2015

·Transformative Language Arts Network: Council, 2010-201; Treasurer, 2014-2015

·KUAT/KUAZ Public Radio: Fundraising Volunteer, 1992-2006

·The Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards Alliance for Young Artists & Writers: Judge, 2011

·Southern Arizona Writing Project: Advisory Board, 2005-2013

·University of Arizona Writing Program Advisory Committee: Adjunct Faculty Representative, Fall 2006

·American Red Cross: Volunteer Health and Safety Committee Chairman, 1996-1998

·American Red Cross: Volunteer Health and Safety Instructor Trainer, 1992-1998

·Explorer Post: Associate Advisor in SCUBA Diving, 1994-1996

·Saguaro Girl Scout Council: Adult Trainer, Outdoor Skills, 1995-2001

·Saguaro Girl Scout Council: Junior Troop Co-Leader for Troop 246, 1992-1994

Publications

·Severson, H. 2018. Happy New Year! Take Time to Think About Workplace Wellness. IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. January 2018.

·Severson, H. 2017. Year-End Business Wrap-up. IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. December 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. Literacy Opportunities, Truth, and Civility in the Digital Landscape. IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. October 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. Consider the Origins of Labor Day over the Long Weekend. IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. September 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. Career Online High School Making Big Strides for Workforce Development in Pima County. IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. August 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. Reputation Safety and ReferenceUSA at the IDEA+SPACE. IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. July 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. Dart Programming Language, Digital Safety, and Drop-In Help at the IDEA+SPACE! IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. June 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. Google, Grants and Greatness at the IDEA+SPACE! IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. May 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. IDEA+SPACE: Start or Build your Business! IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. April 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. What IS the IDEA+SPACE at the Pima County Public Library? IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. March 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. News from IDEA+SPACE at the Pima County Public Library. IDEA+SPACE Newsletter from the Pima County Public Library. February 2017.

·Severson, H. 2016. Instructor Manual to Accompany Read Think Write: True Integration Through Academic Content, 1^st ed. by David Rothman and Jilani Warsi. New York: Pearson.

·Severson, H. 2016. Instructor Manual to Accompany Read to Succeed: A Thematic Approach to Academic Reading, 3rd ed. by David Rothman and Jilani Warsi. New York: Pearson.

·Severson, H. 2013. Online learning center to support Cortina, J. and J. Elder. 2013. Opening Doors: Understanding College Reading, 5^th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Severson, H. 2013. Online learning center to support Cortina, J. and J. Elder. 2013. New Worlds: An Introduction to College Reading, 4^thed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Planning for the Instructional Shifts: English Language Arts, Grades K-8. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Going Beyond the Textbook: How to Find Rich and Rewarding Texts to Support Instruction. English Grades K-2. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Going Beyond the Textbook: How to Find Rich and Rewarding Texts to Support Instruction. Social Studies Middle and High School. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Going beyond Book Reports: Research and Writing for the Common Core. English Grades K-2. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Going beyond Book Reports: Research and Writing for the Common Core. Social Studies, Middle and High School. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Going beyond Book Reports: Research and Writing for the Common Core. Science, Middle and High School. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Sharing the Wealth: A New Way of Thinking about Literacy. Social Studies, Middle and High School. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller, Sandee McCready and Gregory McNamee. 2013. Professional Development in Common Core Standards. Sharing the Wealth: A New Way of Thinking about Literacy. Science, Middle and High School. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Severson, H., Sharon Miller and Kim MacQueen. 2012. Professional Development in English Language Arts Common Core Standards for close reading of complex text, K-8 for the Archdiocese of New York. Camden, NJ: Catapult Learning.

·Carter, Christine, H. Severson, and Lisa DaDeppo. 2012. Instructor Manual to Accompany Mindscapes: Critical Reading Skills and Strategies, 2^nd ed. Boston: Wadsworth Publishing.

·McWhorter, Kathleen T. and H. Severson. 2012. Instructor’s Manual to Accompany Academic Reading, 8^th ed. New York: Pearson Longman.

·Severson, H. 2012. Bedford/St. Martins Advanced Placement English Language Exam Preparation materials to supplement Language of Composition, 3^rd ed. 50 Essays, 3^rd ed. Everything’s an Argument, 5^th Ed. Patterns for College Writing, 13^th Ed. and Bedford Reader, 12^th edition.

·Severson, H. 2012. CONNECT Reading. [Updated/revised content.] New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Carter, C., H. Severson, and L. DaDeppo. 2011. Instructor Manual to Accompany Landscapes: Groundwork for College Reading 1e. Boston: Wadsworth Publishing.

·Severson, H. 2011. “Book Review of Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives. TLAN Communiqué. Transformative Language Arts Network. May 16, 2011.

·Severson, H. 2011. “Preparations Continue for One City, One Prompt.” TLAN Communiqué. Transformative Language Arts Network. March 4, 2011.

·Severson, H. and StudioGraphia. 2010. CONNECT Reading. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·McWhorter, Kathleen T. and H. Severson. 2010. Instructor’s Manual to Accompany Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College, 7^th ed. New York: Pearson Longman.

·McWhorter, Kathleen T. and H. Severson. 2010. Instructor’s Manual to Accompany Academic Reading, 7^th ed. New York: Pearson Longman.

·Severson, H. 2010. Online learning center to support Mather, P. and R. McCarthy. 2010. Reading and All That Jazz, 4^th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Severson, H., S. LaCava, A. Hinton Sainz, H. Ordover. 2007. Online learning center to support Cortina, J. and J. Elder. 2008. Opening Doors: Understanding College Reading, 4^th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Severson, H., S. LaCava, A. Hinton Sainz, H. Ordover. 2007. Online learning center to support Cortina, J. and J. Elder. 2008. New Worlds: An Introduction to College Reading, 3^rded. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Severson, H. 2007. “A Polemic against Planned Obsolescence.” The SAWPer: Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Writing Project. Winter 2007.

·Severson, H., E. Toso, R. Shanley, S. Miller. 2007. “E-Conversation Reflects on Major SAWP Issues.” The SAWPer: Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Writing Project. Winter 2007.

·Severson, H. and A. Hinton-Sainz. 2006. “Two Tenacious Teachers Try the Treacherous Terrain of Text Messaging.” The SAWPer: Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Writing Project. Fall 2006.

·Severson, H. 2006. Online learning center to support Mather, P. and R. McCarthy. 2006. Reading and All That Jazz, 3^rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Severson, H. 2006. “Overwhelmed by Technology to Support the Writing Process? Try This…” The SAWPer: Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Writing Project. Winter 2006.

·Severson, H. 2005. “The Reasons Behind all the Fun and Food: A Distillation of the SAWP Summer Institute 2005 Teaching Demonstrations.” The SAWPer: Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Writing Project. Fall 2005.

·Severson, H. 2005. Writing All Night. Honorable Mention: Personal Essay/Memoir. The Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest 2004. Published in The Story Teller 2005.

·Severson, H. 2005. Passports to College Reading. Online learning mega-center to support seven developmental reading textbooks. 2004. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

·Severson, H. 2005. Online learning center to support Mather, P. and R. McCarthy. 2004. The Art of Critical Reading. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. http://catalogs.mhhe.com/mhhe/viewProductDetails.do?isbn=007241376X

·Severson, H. 2003. Online learning center to support Cortina, J. and J. Elder. 2003. New Worlds: An Introduction to College Reading, 2^nded. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. http://www.mhhe.com/catalogs/0072552131.mhtml

·Orr, B.J., H. Severson, W. Grünberg and A. Thwaits. 2003. Poster: WALTER: A Model for Wildfire Alternatives. Southwest Fire Initiative Conference. Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Apr. 29, 2003.

·Orr, B.J., A. Rogstad, A. Thwaits, W. Grünberg, H. Severson, A. Cockerham. 2003. Poster: WALTER: A Model for Wildfire Alternatives. Galaxy II: A National Conference for All Extension Professionals. Salt Lake City, UT. September 21-25, 2003.

·Morehouse, B.J., G. Christopherson, M. Crimmins, B.J. Orr, J.T. Overpeck, T. Swetnam, S. Yool, W. Grünberg, W.J. Perin, P. Johnson, S. Jensen, A. Thwaits, H. Severson. 2003. Modeling Interactions among Wildland Fire, Climate and Society in the Context of Climate Variability and Change in the US Southwest. In Ruth, M., K. Donaghy, P. Kirshen (eds). Climate Change and Variability: Consequences and Responses. EPA/NCER: Washington D.C.

·Morehouse, B.J., G. Christopherson, B.J. Orr, J.T. Overpeck, T. Swetnam, S. Yool, A. Comrie, M. Crimmins, S. Taunton, P. Johnson, J. Perin, W. Grünberg, A. Thwaits, H. Severson, S. Jensen, C. Baisan, W. Wright. 2003. Annual Report for EPA Star Grant R-82873201-0 Climatic and Human Impacts on Fire Regimes in Forests and Grasslands of the U.S. Southwest. Tucson, AZ: Institute for the Study of Planet Earth.

·Severson, H. 2002. Online learning center to support Mather, P. and R. McCarthy. 2002. Reading and All That Jazz, 2^nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072491493/

·Severson, H. 2002. Online learning center to support Langan, J. 2002. Reading and Study Skills, 7^thed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. http://www.mhhe.com/catalogs/0072558482.mhtml

·Orr, B.J., B.J. Morehouse, A. Thwaits, H. Severson and W. Grünberg. 2002. Exploring wildfire alternatives. [Professional pamphlet – fact sheet]. Tucson, AZ: Office of Arid Lands Studies, University of Arizona.

·Severson, H. 2001. Online learning center to support Cortina, J. and J. Elder. 2001. Opening Doors: Understanding College Reading, 3^rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072456310/

·Orr, B.J., W. Grünburg, A. Thwaits, H. Severson, A. Cockerham, M. Haseltine, N. Lerman, R. Miller, B.J. Morehouse, T.W. Swetnam, S.R. Yool, J.T. Overpeck, G.L. Christopherson and S. Mayden. 2001-2003. WALTER: Exploring Wildfire Alternatives. http://walter.arizona.edu/

·Orr, B.J., M. Maekawa, A. Thwaits, H. Severson, E. Pfirman and S. Mayden. 2001-2003. Earth, Water, Wind and Fire: A Gateway to Remote Sensing and Other Geospatial Applications at the University of Arizona. http://geospatial.arid.arizona.edu/ewwf/

·Severson, H. 2000. Updated Reading 081/091 Curriculum, Pima Community College. January, May 2000.

·Severson, H. 2000-2003. Press releases for International Arid Lands Consortium. http://ialcworld.org/Current/Current-index.html

·Severson, H. 1999. Grant proposal: Funding for curriculum development from the Pima Community College Minority and Interdisciplinary Education Office. March 1999.

·Severson, H. and D. Brown. 1998. Special report: Findings from ethnographic research for The Maverick Institute. Arizona Humanities Council-sponsored Conversations Project on Neighborhoods and The Good Life. September 1997-February 1998.

·Severson, H. 1998. Selected Resources of Interest, Arid Lands Newsletter. Spring/Summer 1998, Issue 43. http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/aln43/books43.html

·Severson, H. and E. Cubbins. 1998. Selected Resources of Interest. Arid Lands Newsletter. Spring/Summer. Issue 43. http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/aln43/news43.html

·Severson, H. 1997. Selected News of Interest. Arid Lands Newsletter. Fall/Winter. Issue 42. http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/aln42/news42.html

·Fox, D., H. Severson and J. Brunson. 1996. Reading Texts/Reading Lives: Learning from the Voices of Adolescent Readers. Arizona English Bulletin. Arizona English Teachers Association. 39(1) 45-49. Fall, 1996.

·Fox, D., H. Severson and J. Brunson. 1996. New Teachers Column: Learning to Teach Through Inquiry. English Journal. National Council of Teachers of English. 85(6) 114-117. October, 1996.

·Severson, H. 1997. Manual to support Outdoor Training for Girl Scout Leaders: Outdoor Cooking and Safety. Saguaro Girl Scout Council. Tucson, AZ. January 1997.

·Severson, H. 1996. Special Report: An Investigation into Teaching Practices in Standardized Courses. American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter. Tucson, AZ. December 1996.

·Severson, H. 1995. Manual to support Outdoor Training for Girl Scout Leaders: Backpacking. Saguaro Girl Scout Council. Tucson, AZ. October 1995.

·Severson, H. Annual Editions of Office of Arid Lands Studies Faculty and Staff Publications.

Presentations

·Severson, H., Holly Davis-Smith, and Emily Churilla. 2019. Presentation: Academic & Critical Literacy: Roundtable on an New Integrated Reading & Writing Course. Arizona Association for Developmental Education 6th Annual Conference. Pima Community College Downtown Campus. Tucson, AZ. September 27, 2019.

·Severson,H., Holly Davis-Smith, and Richard Mayorga. 2019. Presentation:Introducing the New Integrated Reading and Writing Course: Academic Literacy 080. Pima Community College Teaching Strategies Workshop, Downtown Campus. Tucson, AZ. August 10, 2019. Severson, H. 2019. Workshop: Problem Solving and Strategic Reading. Pima Community College Tutor Training for CLRA Tutor Certification. Tucson, AZ. April 19, 2019.

·Eugene Trester, Severson, H. Pat Griesel, Lisa MacDonald, John Patla, and Dorothy Brown-Smith. 2018. Presentation: Experiencing a Learning Methodology that Develops Employable Workplace Readiness Skills in College Grads. Pima Community College All Faculty Day: Teaching from Within. Tucson, AZ. January 10, 2018.

·Severson, H. 2018. Presentation: Whose work is it, anyway? Helping Students Help Themselves. Pima Community College All Tutor Day. Tucson, AZ. January 9, 2018.

·Severson, H., Ken Zambos, and Alice Traut. 2017. Presentation: Trends and Best Practices in Library Workforce Development Programs. Arizona Library Association Annual Conference, Mesa, AZ. October 27, 2017.

·Severson, H. and Stephen Baus. 2017. Presentation: Digital Media. Pima County Public Library Service U. Tucson, AZ. October 13, 2017.

·Severson, H. 2017. Presentation: Mentoring and Modeling: From Technology Basics to Professional Identity at the Library. Pima County Public Library Leading Edge Conference. Tucson, AZ. May 5, 2017. Invited.

·Eugene Trester, Severson, H. and student colleagues. 2017. Presentation: The Neuroscience of Learning and Development. Pima Community College Developmental Education Teaching Strategies Conference. Tucson, AZ. April 29, 2017. Invited.

·Eugene Trester, Severson, H. and student colleagues. 2017. Presentation: The Neuroscience of Learning and Development. Pima Community College All Faculty Day, West Campus. Tucson, AZ. January 11, 2017.

·Severson, H., Amber Wells and Toby Wehner. 2016. Presentation: Connected Learning in the Public Library: Creating Space for Multiple Literacies for Prereaders and Beyond! TAWL Literacy Connects Fall Literacy Conference. Tucson, AZ. November 5, 2016.

·Severson, H., Martha Baden, Joyce Abbott, Donna Throckmorton, and more participants in Arizona State Library and AZLA Mentorship Program. 2016. Panel: Mentoring for Professional Development. Arizona Library Association Conference. Tucson, AZ. Nov. 4, 2016.

·Severson, H. and Vicki Lazaro. 2016. Presentation: Strangers in a Strange Land: Helping Seniors Go From Tech No to Tech Know. Arizona Library Association Conference. Tucson, AZ. Nov. 3, 2016.

·Severson, H., Eugene Trester. 2016. Presentation: Student Centered Learning through Appreciative Inquiry and Enculturation. Pima Community College All-College Day, West Campus. Tucson, AZ. August 19, 2016.

·Eugene Trester, Severson, H. and student colleagues. 2016. Presentation: Student Centered Learning through Appreciative Inquiry and Enculturation. Pima Community College Faculty Learning Academy, District Office. Tucson, AZ. August 17, 2016.

·Eugene Trester, Severson, H. and student colleagues. 2016. Two presentations: Student Centered Learning through Appreciative Inquiry and Enculturation. Pima Community College Teaching Strategies Workshop, Downtown Campus. Tucson, AZ. August 13, 2016.

·Eugene Trester, Severson, H. and student colleagues. 2016. Presentation: Student Centered Learning through Appreciative Inquiry and Enculturation. Pima Community College Workshop for Instructors of Developmental Education, Downtown Campus. Tucson, AZ. July 22, 2016.

·Severson, H. 2016. Presentation: Mindful Social Media. Journal Conference 1016: Pioneering the Next Thirty Years. Asheville, NC. May 20, 2016.

·Severson, H. and Wynne Brown. 2015. Workshop: The Nuts and Bolts of a Freelance Writing Career. Casa Libre en la Solana. Tucson, AZ. May 31, 2015.

·Severson, H. 2014. Presentation: The Mercenary Writer’s Guide to Setting Fees: Creative Professionals Getting Paid What They’re Worth. AIGA Arizona Creative Spark. Tucson, AZ. Nov. 20, 2014.

·Severson, H. and S. LaCava. 2014. Presentation: Writing for Healing: Writing Into the Big Questions of Our Lives. Transformative Language Arts Network Power of Words Conference. Kansas City, MO. Sept. 21, 2014.

·Severson, H. 2014. Presentation: The Mercenary Writer’s Guide to Setting Fees. Editorial Freelancers Association, Tucson Chapter. Tucson, AZ. Apr. 15, 2014.

·Severson, H. 2012. Presentation: An Introduction to ASCD’s Principal Compass. Webinar. ASCD (Formerly Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development). Aug. 16, 22, 29, 30, 2012.

·Severson, H. 2012. Presentation: The Mercenary Writer’s Guide to Setting Fees. Editorial Freelancers Association, Arizona Chapter. Tucson, AZ. Apr. 17, 2012.

·Severson, H. 2011. Presentation: How Much Should I Charge?! Editorial Freelancers Association, Arizona Chapter. Tucson, AZ. Apr. 19, 2011.

·Severson, H. 2005. Presentation: If I could just get it on PAPER: Publishing Aspirations: Preparation, Editing, Risk. Southern AZ Writing Project Summer Invitational Institute. Tucson, AZ. Jun. 15, 2005.

·Severson, H. 2004. Panel Member. Voices from the Classroom: Experiences of Students. Conference and Summit: Educator Sexual Misconduct: Taking Action. Hofstra University School of Education and Allied Human Services. Hempstead, NY. Sept. 30, 2004.

·Orr, B.J., W. Grünberg, A. Thwaits, H. Severson. 2003. Presentation: FIREWISE - WALTER: A Model for Wildfire Alternatives. Arizona Firewise Educator’s Workshop. Payson, AZ. Feb. 18-19, 2003.

·Severson, H. and D. Gouge. 2002. 1^st place poster presentation, educational outreach, Integrated Pest Management Team, University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Faculty Conference 2002.

·Severson. S.H. and M. Frailey. 2000. Presentation: Literature Discussion Strategies in Adult Developmental Reading Classes. Language, Reading and Culture, Graduate Student Colloquy. Tucson, AZ. Feb. 2000.

·Severson, H. and M. Frestedt. 2000. Presentation: From Developmental Reader to Successful College Student—Is the Gap Too Large? An ongoing research study that asks what students, teachers, and other professionals can do to close the gap between the nurturing environment of developmental classes and the demands of college. Language, Reading and Culture, Graduate Student Colloquy. Tucson, AZ. Feb. 2000.

·Severson, H. and M. Frailey. 2000. Presentation: Literature-Based Learning in Community College Reading Classes. College Reading and Learning Association Annual Conference. Reno, NV. Nov. 2000.

·Severson, H. and M. Frestedt. 1999. Presentation: From Developmental Reader to Successful College Student—Is the Gap Too Large? What students, teachers, and other professionals can do to close the gap between the nurturing environment of developmental classes and the demands of college. International Reading Association Southwest Regional Conference. Little Rock, AR. Nov. 1999.

·Severson, H. and D. Brown. 1998. Presentation: Neighborhood Conversations: A Cross Discipline Model to Grow On. Language, Reading and Culture, Graduate Student Colloquy. Tucson, AZ. Feb. 1998.