Altheria Gaston Caldera

www.altheriagaston.com
Education
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Ph.D. Curriculum Studies, May 2016
Certificate in Women & Gender Studies
Dissertation Title: African American Single Mothers as Curricula and Teachers: A
Qualitative Study
University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
M.Ed. English Education, 1998
Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL
B.A. English, 1996
Teaching Certification
Texas Classroom Teacher, English 8-12, English as a Second Language Supplemental
Research and Teaching Interests
Black feminist studies, African-American studies, intersectional feminism, critical race
feminism, teacher education, critical pedagogy, curriculum of place, urban education
Courses Taught (Post-Secondary)

Sex, Gender, and Disciplines, WGST 20003

Integrating Language Arts Instruction across the Curriculum, RDNG 4309
Research in Education, EDUC 70953 (co-taught with Dr. Sherrie Reynolds)
Introduction to the Teaching Profession, EDUC 1301
Introduction to Special Populations, EDUC 2301
Child Development, TECA 1354
Families, School, and Community, TECA 1303
Wellness of the Young Child, TECA 1318
Educating Young Children, TECA 1311
Developmental Reading, RDNG 0361
Developmental Writing, ENGL 03254
English Composition I, ENGL 1301
English Composition II, ENGL 1302
American Literature II, ENGL 2328

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Manuscript in Progress
Gaston, A. (2014). Anzaldan theories of identity in conversation with Black feminist thought.
Presentations
National
Gaston, A. (2016). Let them Teach Us: A Qualitative Study into the Conditions and Position of
African American Single Mothers Experiencing Poverty. Know Her Truths Advancing Justice
for Women and Girls of Color Conference. Winston-Salem, NC.
Gaston, A. (2015). Within the Margins of the Margins: A Qualitative Study of Black Single
Mothers Experiencing Poverty. 2015 Curriculum Studies Summer Collaborative, Savannah, GA.
Gaston, A. (2015). Gloria Anzalda and Black Feminist Thought: Contrasting Theories of
Identity. 2015 El Mundo Zurdo Conference, Memoria y Conocimiento--Interdisciplinary
Anzaldan Studies: Archive, Legacy, and Thought, Austin, TX.
Cravey, A.J., Hillis, K., Dowler, L., Gaston, A. & Schroeder, R.A. (2015). Blue Collar
Scholars. The American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Gaston, A. (2014). A Black Feminist Framework for Research and Teaching: A Scholarly
Paper. 15th Annual Curriculum & Pedagogy Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Thomas, C. & Gaston, A. (2014). Increasing the Participation of Women of Color in the
Academy: A Dialogue. Race, Ethnicity, & Place Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
Gaston, A. (2014). Black Feminist and Womanist Perspectives Used to Theorize a Notion of
Place. Race, Ethnicity & Place Conference, Fort Worth, Texas
Gaston, A. (2014). Declassifying Black Feminism. The American Association for the
Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Gaston, A., Calderon, F. Vu, J. & Barrett, C. (2013). Bridging the Gap Between Home and
School Through Community Projects. 14th Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy Annual
Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana
Huckaby, M.F. & Gaston, A. (2013). Voice, Activism & Uprising. 14th Annual Curriculum and
Pedagogy Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Gaston, A., Calderon, F., Powers, T., Barrett, C., Vu, J. & Zhu, M. (2013). Not Our Home:
Desegregation and the Closing of Como High School. 34th Annual Bergamo Conference on
Curriculum Theory and Classroom Practice, Dayton, OH.

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Local
Gaston, A. (2014). Still Not a Feminist: Then What Am I? TCU Women and Gender Studies
Graduate Research Symposium, Fort Worth, TX.
Gaston, A. & Calderon, F. (2014). Coloring Curriculum Studies. TCU College of Education
2014 Research Festival, Fort Worth, TX.
Gaston, A. (2014). Collaborating with Community to Enhance Learning. University of North
Texas Equity and Diversity Conference, Denton, TX.
Gaston, A. (2013). Charter Schools: What Lies Beneath. TCU College of Education 2013
Research Festival, Fort Worth, Texas.
Gaston, A. (2013). Teachers Understandings and Beliefs about Culturally Relevant Pedagogy.
TCU College of Education 2013 Research Festival.
Professional Experience
Divisional Dean
Tarrant County College District (TX)
2011-2012
Provided leadership and administrative oversight for a multidisciplinary
division/evaluated full-time faculty/coordinated assessment plan to align with
accreditation standards/coordinated class schedules/maintained budget
Full-time Instructor, Education
Tarrant County College District (TX)
2007-2011
Introduced students to the field of education through classroom instruction and field
experiences/designed curriculum/served as department chair
Full-time Instructor, English
Tarrant County College District (TX)
2004-2007
Facilitated students development in written composition in college-level English
composition courses
Teacher, ESL English 8th
Fort Worth ISD (TX)
2003-2004
Taught adolescent students to write, speak, read, and comprehend in English
Teacher, English 7th/8th
Tuscaloosa County Schools (AL)
2000-2003
Designed and implemented lessons according to state standards to meet the needs of
adolescent students/led writing across the curriculum initiative/served as department
chair
Teacher, English 7th/8th
Bessemer City Schools (AL)
1998-2000
Designed and implemented lessons according to state standards to meet the needs of
adolescent students

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Texas Christian University Assistantships

Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Sarah Robbins, Dean of John V. Roach Honors College
2015-2016
Research Assistant to Dr. Bonnie Melhart, Associate Provost/Dean of University Programs
2014-2015
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Molly Weinburgh, William L. & Betty F. Adams Chair of Education
2014-2015
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Sherrie Reynolds, Professor (deceased)
2012-2014
Texas Christian University Apprenticeships
Teaching Apprentice to Dr. Sherrie Reynolds (deceased)
Course Taught: EDUC 70953, Research in Education
Research Apprentice to Dr. M. Francyne Huckaby
Research Project: Voice, Activism, and Uprising
Fellowships & Grants
Research grant recipient, Center for Public Education

2015

Research fellow, TCU Global Outlooks on Higher Education Institute

2013

Awards
Recipient, Dr. Sherrie Reynolds Memorial Graduate Scholarship

2015

Recipient, Tarrant County College, Chancellors Exemplary Teaching

2011

Nominee, Tarrant County College, Chancellors Exemplary Teaching

2010

Honor Society Memberships

Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honor Society
Iota Iota Iota National Womens Studies Honor Society
Professional Memberships
National Womens Studies Association, Member
American Education Research Association (AERA) Division B and Division K, Member

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Curriculum and Pedagogy Group, Governing Council

Review Services
Curriculum and Pedagogy Group 2015 Annual ConferencePresentation proposal reviewer
Gender and Education Special Issue, Theorising Curriculum in Colour and Curves: Black
Women with/in Curriculum StudiesPaper reviewer
Services to TCU and Local Community
Tour Guide, TCU Aspiring Educators College Day

Fall 2014

The college day event brings over 100 high school students, aspiring educators, to TCU for a
campus tour, class visits, and various activities.
Tutor, TCU College of Education /Paschal Writing Camp

Spring 2014/2013

The writing camp tutor prepares Paschal students who are the most at risk in the areas of reading and
writing in grades nine through eleven for the STAAR End-of-Course assessment.

Judge, TCU College of Education Regional Spelling Bee

Spring 2014

North Texas area students compete in the College of Education Regional Spelling Bee with hopes of
advancing to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Judge verifies spelling
accuracy and attends to challenges.

Facilitator, Scholarship Essay-Writing Workshop

Fall 2013/2012

African-American college-bound boys participate in workshop designed to make them aware of

scholarship opportunities and to teach them how to craft strong scholarship essays. The workshop is
sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Beta Tau Lamba Chapter.

Co-organizer, TCU Womens Studies & American Association of University Women Film
Screening
Fall 2013
The screening of The Invisible War and panel discussion that followed was designed to bring awareness
to the subjugation and sexual violation of women who serve in the US military.

Planning Committee Member, TCU College of Education Green Honors ChairDr. Reta Ugena
Whitlock
Fall 2013
This committee comprised of faculty and students planned the three-day visit of the Green Honors Chair,
including public lectures, class visits, meetings with faculty, and luncheons.

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