TCALL STAFF
Adult and Family Literacy Clearinghouse

Kenneth Appelt

Kenneth L. Appelt, Program Manager
Phone: 979-845-6615
FAX: 979-845-0952
Email: kappelt@tamu.edu

Postsecondary Education and Training

  • M.A. in Communication Research (University of Iowa)
  • B.F.A. in Communication Arts (Southern Methodist University)
  • Texas Teacher Certification English Language Arts, Reading, and Journalism
  • New Jersey Writing Project Trainer Certification

Experience

  • TCALL Program Manager – since 2008
  • TCALL Professional Development Specialist - 2004-2008
  • Certified Trainer for New Jersey Writing Project - 9 years
  • English Teacher, Bryan ISD Alternative High School - 13 years
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant and Writing Lab tutor at both University of Iowa and Texas A&M University

Current Duties/Roles with TCALL

  • Manages Volunteer Training Initiative activities and budget.
  • Supports research activities of Clearinghouse Project related to professional development or statewide initiatives.
  • Coordinates special statewide professional or program development initiatives in collaboration with Center Director and state leadership.
  • Serves on Editorial Board of the Texas Adult & Family Literacy Quarterly publication; periodically writes articles for The Quarterly.