Adult and Family Literacy Clearinghouse Project

Texas A&M University
4477 TAMU
College Station, Texas
77843-4477

Riverside Campus
Bldg. 7751, Ste. 117
4th & D Street
Bryan, Texas 77807

979-845-6615
FAX: 979-845-0952

Email:
kappelt@tamu.edu

Kenneth L. Appelt
Program Manager

• 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

• Plans research activities of Clearinghouse Project in collaboration with Center Director and faculty Principal Investigator; manages Clearinghouse research activities; coordinates work of Graduate Assistants on research activities.
• Manages Volunteer Training Initiative activities and budget with input from Center Director and with assistance of other staff.
• 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.