1. Dr. Kim Anne Hardin
    Abilene Christian University
    Assistant Professor
    School of Education
    Phillips Education Building (EDB) 106
    (325) 674-6317
    kam00e@acu.edu

Education

  1. PhD, Baylor University, 2016.
    Major: Educational Psychology
  2. MED, Lubbock Christian University, 2008.
    Major: Education and Administration
  3. BS, Abilene Christian University, 2005.
    Major: Int.Stud:Early Child/Elem.

Licensures and Certifications

  1. Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Mental Heath First Aid. (February 2018 - Present).
  2. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, CPI. (July 2016 - Present).
  3. Principal Certificate, Texas Education Agency. (January 2008 - Present).
  4. Teaching Certificate EC-4, Texas Education Agency. (June 2005 - Present).

Publications

  • Journal Article

    1. Kaul, C. R., Hardin, K. A., Davis, B. K., Johnsen, S. K., & Farah, Y. N. (2017). What the research says about gifted and talented English language learners. 38(1), 29–41.
    2. Kaul, C. K., Hardin, K. A., & Beaujean, A. A. (2017). Predicting faculty integration of faith and learning. 16(3), 172–187.
    3. Kaul, C. R., Hardin, K. A., Farah, Y. N., & Johnsen, S. K. (2015). What the research says about gifted students' resilience.. 36(3), 24–34.
    4. Hardin, K. A., Kaul, C. R., Farah, Y. N., & Johnsen, S. K. (2015). What the research says about the assessment of advanced products and performances.. 36(1), 26–34.
    5. Hardin, K. A., Kaul, C. R., Davis, B. K., Fara, Y. N., & Johnsen, S. K. (2015). What the research says: Perspectives of individuals involved in gifted education.. 36(2), 28–41.
    6. Farah, Y. N., Hardin, K. A., & Johnsen, S. K. (2014). What the research says about the effects of policies and regulations on gifted education.. 35(2), 31–41.

Presentations

  1. Hardin, K. A., Special Education, Gifted, and Twice-Exceptional: Differentiating and Enriching Experiences, "DeBono's Six Thinking Hats," University of Puerto Rico, University of Puerto Rico. (May 3, 2019).
  2. Hardin, K. A., Council for Exceptional Children Convention, "Developing Critical Thinkers Using the Six Thinking Hats," Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, Indiana. (February 2, 2019).
  3. Hardin, K. A., Council for Exceptional Children Convention, "Making Learning Visible through 3-D Graphic Organizers," Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, Indiana. (February 2, 2019).
  4. Hardin, K. A., Council for Exceptional Children Convention, "Google Suite for Gifted Students," Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, Indiana. (January 31, 2019).
  5. Hardin, K. A., ICCTE, "Twice Exceptional: Gifted and Talented English Language Learners," International Christian Community for Teacher Education, Abilene, Texas. (June 2018).
  6. Hardin, K. A., TAGT Next Level, "21st Century Learning - Using Project-Based Units to Grow Global Learners," TAGT, Dallas, Texas. (December 1, 2016).
  7. Hardin, K. A., Making Waves Through Teaching, "Foldables: Making Thinking Visible," ACEPP, Pepperdine University. (September 2016).
  8. Hardin, K. A. (Author & Presenter), "Making Thinking Visible with Foldables," Texas Association of Christian Schools, Abilene, TX. (August 1, 2016).

Service

  • College

    1. Committee Member, CEHS Academic Council. (August 2018 - May 2023).

  • Department

    1. Director of Data and Accreditation, School of Education Leadership Team. (June 2022 - Present).
    2. Education Council. (August 2016 - May 2018).

  • University

    1. Faculty Senate. (August 2022 - Present).
    2. Faculty Development Committee. (August 2020 - May 2023).
    3. Student Life Committee. (August 2020 - May 2022).

Professional

  1. Committee Member, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT). (October 2019 - Present).
  2. Reviewer, Conference Paper, Council for Exceptional Children. (August 2017 - Present).
  3. Reviewer, Journal Article, Gifted Child Today. (August 2016 - Present).
  4. Board Member - Newsletter Editor, The Association for the Gifted (CEC-TAG). (January 2018 - May 2022).
  5. Committee Member, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT). (January 2017 - December 2019).
  6. Committee Member, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT). (October 2017 - September 2019).

Public

  1. Minister, Southern Hills Church of Christ. (August 2022 - Present).
  2. Guest Speaker, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas. (August 2017 - Present).
  3. VBS Musical writer and director, Southern Hills Church of Christ. (July 2017 - Present).
  4. Member, Southern Hills Church of Christ. (August 2014 - Present).
  5. Guest Speaker, Abilene Independent School District. (November 6, 2019).

Teaching

  • Spring 2025

    1. READ 322 - Disciplinary Literacies
    2. EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology
    3. EDUC 449 - Professional Practices in Musi
    4. READ 464 - Reading and Writing Connection

  • Fall 2024

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology
    3. EDUC 687 - Managing Data to Improve Learn
    4. READ 464 - Reading and Writing Connection

  • Summer 2024

    1. READ 322 - Disciplinary Literacies

  • Spring 2024

    1. EDUC 287 - Arts in Elementary
    2. READ 322 - Disciplinary Literacies
    3. EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology
    4. EDUC 449 - Professional Practices in Musi

  • Fall 2023

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology
    3. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.
    4. EDUC 687 - Managing Data

  • Spring 2023

    1. READ 322 - Disciplinary Literacies
    2. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.
    3. EDUC 449 - Prof. Practice in Music Educ.

  • Fall 2022

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.
    3. EDUC 687 - Managing Data
    4. IPE 302 - Topics in IPE Explori Vocation

  • Summer 2022

    1. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.

  • Spring 2022

    1. EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology
    2. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.
    3. EDUC 449 - Prof. Practice in Music Educ.
    4. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Fall 2021

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection
    4. IPE 302 - Topics in IPE: Vocation

  • Summer 2021

    1. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.

  • Spring 2021

    1. EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology
    2. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.
    3. EDUC 449 - Prof. Practice in Music Educ.

  • Fall 2020

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology
    3. EDUC 287 - Integrating Arts in Elem.
    4. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Spring 2020

    1. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    2. EDUC 449 - Prof. Practice in Music Educ.
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Fall 2019

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Spring 2019

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. EDUC 449 - Prof. Practice in Music Educ.
    4. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Fall 2018

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Summer 2018

    1. EDUC 620 - Strategies in Teaching Writing

  • Spring 2018

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Fall 2017

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Spring 2017

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Fall 2016

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Spring 2016

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection

  • Fall 2015

    1. EDUC 411 - Elem Curr, Materials, & Media
    2. EDUC 431 - Elem Management & Methods
    3. READ 464 - Reading-Writing Connection