Ms. Ellen Kottler, Lecturer
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Department of Secondary Education, CP-623
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

Office: CP-600-26 (714) 278-5193

Email: ekottler@fullerton.edu

• Ed.S. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  Education, Instructional and Curricular Studies
• M.A. Eastern Michigan University
  Education, Secondary School Curriculum
• B.A. University of Michigan
  Major: Psychology; Minor: Spanish Teaching License

• State of Nevada License for Educational Personnel

• Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction
• English Language Learners
• New Teacher Support

• Publications:
  • Kottler, J.A. & Kottler, E. (2009) Students who drive you crazy: Succeeding with resistant, unmotivated, and otherwise difficult young people (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Kottler, E., Jeffrey, J.A. & Street, C. (2008) English language learners in your classroom: Strategies that work. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2008) Secrets to success for social studies teachers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Kottler, J.A. & Kottler, E. (2007) Counseling skills for teachers (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2007) Secrets to success for beginning elementary school teachers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Kottler, J.A., Zehm, S.J. & Kottler, E. (2005).On being a teacher: The human dimension. Thousand Oaks , CA : Corwin Press.
  • Kottler, E., Kottler, J.A. & Kottler, C.J. (2004) Secrets for secondary teachers: How to succeed in your first year. (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks , CA : Corwin Press.
  • Gallavan, N.P. & Kottler, E. (2002) After the reading assignment: Strategies for leading student-centered classroom conversations. The Social Studies. 93(6): 267-271.
• Refereed Conferences, Papers and Presentations :
  • International Level
    • Kottler, E. & Kottler, J. Students Who Changed Me. 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
    • Kottler, J. & Kottler, E. (2006, January). Bad Teaching: What We Can Learn From Our Mistakes. 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
  • National Level :
    • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2008, November) Connecting Social Studies Concepts to Reach Students' Lives. Poster session presented at the 2008 National Council for the Social Studies 88th Annual Conference, Houston, TX.
    • Stephens, M., Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2008, November) Favorite Teaching Techniques from the NCSS Instruction Community. Session presented at the 2008 National Council for the Social Studies 88th Annual Conference, Houston, TX.
    • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2007, November) Developing Literacy Skills with Diverse Learners. Workshop presented at the 2007 National Council for the Social Studies 87th Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
    • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2007, November) Creating communities of learners: Crossing the bridge from student teacher to novice teacher. Workshop presented at the 2007 National Social Studies Supervisors Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
    • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2007, February) Reflecting on Practice in Teacher Education: Giving Professional Practice Purpose and Place. Workshop presented at the 2007 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
    • Kottler, E. & Davis, J (2006, February). The CSUF-AUHSD Continuum of Collaboration: Developing a Blueprint of Paraprofessional, PreIntern, Intern, Induction Programs. The New 2006Teacher Center Symposium, San Jose, CA.
    • Gallavan, N.P. & Kottler, E. (2005, November). Using Graphic Organizers to Engage All Learners. National Council for the Social Studies, 85th Annnual conference, Kansas City, MO.
    • Kottler, E., Richardson , S., Barber, D. Caples, M. & Muir, K. (2003, November). NCSS Curriculum Guidelines; Developing a report card for the states. National Council for the Social Studies, 83rd Annual Conference, Chicago , IL .
    • Gallavan, N.P. & Kottler, E. (2003, November). Using graphic organizers as effective reading response strategies. National Council for the Social Studies, 83rd Annual Conference, Chicago , IL .
    • Gallavan, N.P., Obenchain, K.M., Ukpokodu, O.N., Morris, R.V., Rock, T.C., Kottler, E., & Brantley, D.K. (2003, November) Defining ourselves in the social studies: Developing a scholarly niche. 83rd Annual NCSS Conference, Chicago , Illinois .
    • Kottler, E., Caples, M., Barber, D., Wendt, B, & Richardson, S. (2002, November). NCSS Curriculum Guidelines: A new look. National Council for the Social Studies, 82nd Annual Conference Phoenix , AZ .
    • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2002, November). 10 effective writing response strategies to stimulate powerful classroom conversations. National Council for the Social Studies, 82nd Annual Conference, Phoenix , AZ.
  • State Level
    • Kottler, E. (2008, March) Linking Literacy and Social Studies Skills with Pre-Reading Strategies. Session presented at the California Council for the Social Studies 47th Annual Conference, Oakland, CA.
    • Kottler, E. & Taylor, H. (2006, October) Preparing Candidates to take the Teaching Performance Assessment. Workshop presented at the BTSA/Intern State Directors' Conference, Sacramento, CA.
    • Kottler, E. (2006, March) Guiding English-Limited Students on the Road to Citizenship. Workshop presented at teh california Council for the Social Studies, San Diego, CA.
    • Kottler, E., Taylor, H., Matsuda, M. & Davis, J. (2005, October) Utilizing the Learning to Teach Continuum to Develop Highly Qualified Mathematics Teachers. BTSA/Intern State Directors’ Conference, Sacramento, CA.
    • Taylor, H. & Kottler, E. (2004, October). Development of the CSUF Professional Track Progra. BTSA?Intern State Directors’ Conference, Sacramento, CA.
    • Kottler, E. & Dennehy, K. (2004, March). Thailand today: Strategies for teaching Thai Culture. California Council for the Social studies 42 nd Annual Conference, Burbank , CA .
    • T aylor, H. P. & Kottler, E. (2004, October). Development of the CSUF Professional Track Program. BTSA/Intern State Directors' Conference, Sacramento , CA .
    • Kottler, E. & Gallavan, N.P. (2003, March). On track with literacy: Using graphic organizers strategically. California Council for the Social Studies 42nd Annual Conference, Sacramento , CA .
    • Pahl, R.H., Decapite, C. & Kottler, E. (2003, March) Hands-On Vietnam . California Council for the Social Studies 42nd Annual Conference, Sacramento , CA .
• Grants:
  • 2003 Fulbright Group Study Abroad Award
    California State University , Fullerton
    Cultural Explorations in Education and Health Care: Lessons from Thailand
    Key Personnel with Dr. Leah Brew, Dr. Ellen Junn, and Dr. Jeffrey Kottler
  • 2003 Safeguarding Youth: A Conference on Acknowledging Risks and Developing Resilience in Adolescence, Cal State Fullerton , University Mission and Goals Grant with Dr. Lynda Randall and Dr. Jeffrey Kottler
    California State University, Fullerton , President's Office
  • 2003- present Anaheim Union High School District , Anaheim CA
    • Gifted and Talented Education 2005-2008
    • CAHSEE Intensive Instruction and Service, 2005-2006
  • Comprehensive School Reform-Sycamore 2004-2007
  • Teaching American History Grant 2004-07
  • Tobacco Use Prevention Education Grade Six through Eight Competitive Grant , 2003-2006
  • Enhancing Education Through Technology Formula Funded 03-04, 04-05,05-06
  • 1995-2001 Nevada Law Foundation Grant for the Nevada Center for Law-Related Education, to administer law-related education programs for students, teachers, and administrators.

• Phi Delta Kappa
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum
• National Council for the Social Studies
• California Council for the Social Studies