Carol Pippen

Exploring Deconstruction and Construction of Media Literacy in Education Today

The VSRA conference supported my professional development in a way that no other professional development experience has.  I was able to collaborate with people in varying aspects of our field.  This allowed me to build contacts and resources that I would not have had access to otherwise.  I met Professors, Researchers, Authors, Superintendents, Reading Specialist, expert teachers, and other graduate students.  The experience was irreplaceable for me.  I have grown professionally and academically.  Presenting in class or demonstrating lessons for faculty or students is no longer a situation that makes me anxious.  Experiencing presenting in this forum gave me the necessary tools to further my academic career and my professional career.