Assistant Professor
Department of Teaching & Learning

Kristie Gutierrez

3108 EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, 23529

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Kidd, J., Gutierrez, K., Kaipa, K., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Ringleb, S. I. "Ed+gineering: An Interdisciplinary Partnership Integrating Engineering into Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs" $2,398,054. Federal. October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2023
Ringleb, S. I., Kidd, J., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Gutierrez, K., Ayala, O. and Kaipa, K. "A Service-Learning Partnership to Enhance Engineering Education for Undergraduate Students. " $599,993. Federal. 2018 - 2021
Hutchison, A., Colwell, J., Evmenova, A., Gutierrez, K. and Offutt, J. "Preparing K-5 Teachers to Integrate the Computer Science Standards of Learning in Inclusive Classrooms to Support Students with High Incidence Disabilities. " $999,423. Federal. 2018 - 2021
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. J. and Williams, B. "Sustaining STEM Career Clubs in Rural North Carolina." $179,061. Private. 2018 - 2021
Sommerfeldt, J. C., Beck, J. and Gutierrez, K. "Clinical Coaching for Meaningful Measures." $53,370. State. 2018 - 2019
Gutierrez, K., Beck, J., Rippard, K., Suh, Y. and Hinton-Johnson, K. "M.E.C.A. (Multicultural Education in the Content Areas): Improving preservice teachers’ disciplinary writing through multicultural education. " $20,000. Old Dominion University. 2018 - 2019
Blanchard, M. R. and Gutierrez, K. "STEM career clubs: Enhancing the potential of underrepresented students in STEM careers through a strategic teaming model, Supplement Request for postdoctoral fellow" $89,371. Federal. 2016 - 2017

Expertise

Expanding STEM Career Access
Underrepresented populations
STEM Education
Informal learning for K-12 students
Teacher Professional Development
Pre-service and in-service
Engineering Education
Pre-service teacher and elementary student

Articles

Hoyle, K. S., Gutierrez, K., Blanchard, M. R., Harper, L. A. and Hollingsworth, B. D. (2019). Jumping to conclusions: Developing biomathematical predictive models. Science Scope (April/May) , pp. 70-76.
Hoyle, K. S., Harper, L. A., Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (2018). Communicate Effectively with Parents & Family Members through a STEM Newsletter. Science Scope April/May , pp. 82-85.
Alsbury, T. L., Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Allred, C. M. and Tolin, A. Dell. (2018). District Strategic Teaming: Leadership for Systemic and Sustainable Reform.. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 3 (2) , pp. 139-177.
Blanchard, M. R., Hoyle, K. S. and Gutierrez, K. (2017). How to Start a STEM Club. Science Scope (November) , pp. 88-94.
Gutierrez, K., Blanchard, M. R. and Hoyle, K. S. (2017). Weather vs. Climate! Helping Middle School Students Distinguish the Differences during an After-School STEM Career Club. Science Scope November , pp. 76-86.
Gutierrez, K. and LePrevost, C. E. (2016). Climate Justice in Rural Southeastern United States: A Review of Climate Change Impacts and Effects on Human Health. Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13 (2) , pp. 21.
Blanchard, M. R., LePrevost, C. E., Tolin, A. Dell. and Gutierrez, K. (2016). Investigating technology-enhanced teacher professional development in rural, high poverty middle schools.. Educational Researcher 43 (3) , pp. 207-220.

Book Chapters

Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Habig, B., Gupta, P. and Adams, J. Informal STEM Education Handbook of Research on STEM Education Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

Conference Proceeding

Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (2018). Exploring At-Home Learning of Diverse Families: Factors Impacting Intended Climate Change Behaviors Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2017 Conference (pp. 1204-1211) Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2017 Conference: Research, Practice and Collaboration in Science Education Part 9 (co-ed. Zeyer, A., & Achiam, M.).
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. Scott. (2018). Rural, Underrepresented Students’ Motivation, Achievement, and Perceptions in Afterschool STEM Clubs. Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2017 Conference. Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2017 Conference. Research, Practice and Collaboration in Science Education Part 2 (co-ed. Tytler, R., & Carvalho, G. S.).

Presentations

Lunsmann, C. J., Beck, J. and Gutierrez, K. (August , 2019). Constructivism in STEM Teacher Preparation Poster European Science Educators Research Association Bologna, Italy.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Allred, C. M., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. Scott. (August , 2019). Factors Influencing Student Learning in Rural U.S. After-School STEM Clubs Paper European Science Educators Research Association Bologna, Italy.
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (August , 2019). Leading Families to STEM with Extra School Learning Paper European Science Educators Research Association Bologna, Italy.
Gutierrez, K., Beck, J., Rippard, K., Suh, Y. and Hinton-Johnson, K. (May , 2019). Improving preservice teachers’ disciplinary writing through culturally sustaining pedagogy Paper Regional Conference on College Composition and Communication Summer Conference Norfolk, Virginia.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Allred, C. M. and Hoyle, K. S. (April , 2019). After-school STEM clubs: Exploring their potential to fill learning opportunity gaps Poster AERA Toronto, Canada.
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (April , 2019). “Not Just a Waste of Time”: Families Exploring STEM Activities in their Homes. Paper AERA Toronto, Canada.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Allred, C. M. and Hoyle, K. S. (January , 2019). Exploring the potential of after-school STEM clubs with rural U.S. students Paper Annual International Meeting of the South African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Durban, South Africa.
Alsbury, T. L., Blanchard, M. R., Tolin, A. Dell. and Gutierrez, K. ( 2018). Districtwide Strategic Teaming and impacts on organizational capacity. Paper AERA New York, NY.
Gutierrez, K., Blanchard, M. R. and Hodge, B. K. (September , 2018). "From Baker to Robotics Engineer": Middle School Students and their Families Exploring STEM Activities and Careers in their Homes. Paper Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S. and Green, K. (May , 2018). Thinking creatively about how to address low student achievement and STEM interest: an after-school STEM Career Club intervention Paper Conference on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Palembang, Indonesia.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S. and Green, K. (May , 2018). Thinking creatively about how to address low student achievement and STEM interest: an after-school STEM Career Club intervention. Paper Seminar on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Singaraja, Indonesia.
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R.. (April , 2018). Factors impacting intended climate change behaviors: Exploring the at-home learning environment of diverse families. Oral Presentation AERA New York City, NY.
Gutierrez, K. and Blancard, M. R. (January , 2018). Engaging families in STEM activities in their homes: A mixed-methods study Oral Presentation The Association for Science Teacher Education Baltimore, MD.
Nugent, M., Green, K., Blancard, M. R., Gutierrez, K. and Hoyle, K. S. (September , 2017). Seesaw: Balance communication and research through a secure social media platform. Paper The Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Prestonsburg, KY..
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (August , 2017). Exploring At-Home Learning of Diverse Families: Factors Impacting Intended Climate Change Behaviors Oral Presentation The international bi-annual meeting of the European Science Educators Research Association Dublin, Ireland.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. S. (August , 2017). Rural, Underrepresented Students’ Motivation, Achievement, and Perceptions in Afterschool STEM Clubs. Oral Presentation The international bi-annual meeting of the European Science Educators Research Association Dublin, Ireland.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, k. s., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. S. (April , 2017). Motivational Factors Underlying Rural, Underrepresented Students’ Achievement and STEM Perceptions in After School STEM Clubs Oral Presentation The Annual meeting of the American Education Research Association San Antonio, TX..
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Harper, L. A., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. S. (April , 2017). Exploring Career Interests, Perceptions, and Content Knowledge of Rural, Underrepresented Middle School STEM Club Members Oral Presentation The National Association for Research in Science Teaching San Antonio, TX..
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (April , 2017). Factors Related to Intended Climate Change Behaviors of Rural Middle School Students and Their Families Oral Presentation The National Association for Research in Science Teaching San Antonio, TX..
Blanchard, M. R. and Gutierrez, K. (February , 2017). Working Strategically to Support a STEM Innovation in Rural, High Poverty Middle Schools in North Carolina Oral Presentation NC State STEM Education course Raleigh, NC..
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (January , 2017). Investigating Rural, Middle School Students’ Beliefs and Knowledge about Climate Change and their Cultural Worldviews during an After School STEM Club Intervention Oral Presentation The Annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education Des Moines, IA..
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. S. (January , 2017). Investigating the Experiences of Middle School Students Participating in Four Rural, After-School STEM Career Clubs Oral Presentation The Annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education Des Moines, IA..
Gutierrez, K. (December , 2016). Investigating a Climate Change Intervention with Students and Their Families in Rural, Northeastern North Carolina: A Mixed Methods Study Oral Presentation Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA..
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. S. (October , 2016). Investigating the Experiences of Rural Middle School Students Participating in After School STEM Career Clubs Poster The annual Bridging the Gap conference Raleigh, NC..
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Yoon, H. G., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. S. (October , 2016). STEM Career Clubs: An Interactive Session on Activities, Initial Findings, and Next Steps Oral Presentation The annual Bridging the Gap conference Raleigh, NC.
Blanchard, M. R., Hoyle, K. S., Gutierrez, K., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, N. S. (October , 2016). Just Breathe Oral Presentation The annual meeting of the North Carolina Science Teacher Association Greensboro, NC..
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (September , 2016). Can Climate Change Knowledge and Beliefs be Impacted through a Short-Term After-School Intervention Oral Presentation The annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Gatlinburg, TN.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Hoyle, K. S., Harper, L. A., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, S. (September , 2016). How Do Middle School Students Benefit from Attending STEM Career Clubs? Oral Presentation The annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Gatlinburg, TN..
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (September , 2016). Assessing the Climate Change Beliefs, Knowledge, Worldviews, and Behaviors of Rural Middle School Students in the Southeastern United States: An Out-of-School, Mixed-Methods Study Oral Presentation The EENC Annual Conference Black Mountain, NC.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K. and Hoyle, K. S. (April , 2016). Engaging 200 Middle School Students in After School STEM Career Clubs in Rural North Carolina Other The Education Action Summit, Disrupting Poverty: Initiating Collective Impact in Education Raleigh, NC.
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (April , 2016). Assessing the Climate Change Beliefs, Knowledge, Worldviews, and Behaviors of Rural Middle School Students in the Southeastern United States: An Out-of-School, Mixed-Methods Study Oral Presentation The STEM Education Graduate Symposium at NC State University Raleigh, NC.
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Harper, L. A. and Painter, J. L. (January , 2016). Piloting STEM Career Clubs at Four Rural, High Poverty Middle Schools: What Students Tell Us about Their Club Experiences and Their Future Plans Oral Presentation The Annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Reno, NV..
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (November , 2015). Climate Change Knowledge, Beliefs, Behaviors, and Worldviews of Rural US Families: A Proposed Mixed-Methods Poster The North Carolina Science Teacher Association Professional Development Institute Winston Salem, NC.
Blanchard, M. `R., Gutierrez, K., Painter, J., Ragan, N. S. and Hoyle, K. S. (November , 2015). How to Launch an After School STEM Career Club Oral Presentation The North Carolina Science Teacher Association Professional Development Institute Winston-Salem, NC..
Blanchard, M. R., Gutierrez, K., Harper, L. A., Painter, J. L. and Ragan, S. (October , 2015). Middle School STEM Career Club Pilot: Student Experiences and Future Plans Oral Presentation annual meeting of The Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Love City, OH..
Blanchard, M. R., LePrevost, C. E., Tolin, D. and Gutierrez, K. (April , 2015). Does Adding Technology Matter?: Results of a Three-Year Study with 2300 Underrepresented Middle School Students Oral Presentation The annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Chicago, IL..
Blanchard, M. R., LePrevost, C. E., Tolin, D. and Gutierrez, K. (April , 2015). Technology Implementation, Affect, and Assessment Scores: A Three-Year Study with 2300 Underrepresented Middle School Students. Oral Presentation The annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Chicago, IL..
Gutierrez, K. and Blanchard, M. R. (March , 2015). Effects of Climate Change Interventions on the Knowledge, Beliefs, Worldviews, and Behaviors of Rural Middle School Students and Their Parents: A Mixed Methods Study Poster The STEM Education Research Symposium at NC State University Raleigh, NC.
Blanchard, M. R., LePrevost, C. E., Tolin, D. and Gutierrez, K. (January , 2015). How Does a Three-Year Technology-Infused Teacher Professional Development Program Impact the Science and Mathematics Achievement Scores of 2300 Students in Two Rural, High Poverty Middle Schools? Oral Presentation The Annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education Portland, OR.
Gutierrez, K. (November , 2014). Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Impacts of Climate Change in the Southeast US Oral Presentation The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Staff Sandy Springs, GA.
Blanchard, M. R., LePrevost, C. E., Tolin, D. and Gutierrez, K. (September , 2014). chievement Results of 2300 High Poverty Students Following Three Years of Technology-Infused Teacher PD. Oral Presentation The annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Blowing Rock, NC..
Gutierrez, K., Frew, K., Maynard, L., Pope, J. and Stevenson, K. (April , 2014). Are we working to save the kinds of species children want to protect?: Evaluating biodiversity conservation preferences among children Oral Presentation The Wildlife Commission Staff and Human Dimensions of Wildlife Class (FW 411) from NC State University Raleigh, NC.
Gutierrez, K. ( 2010). Integrating SIOP Strategies into the Classroom Oral Presentation Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis Charlotte, NC..
Gutierrez, K. ( 2004). AVID Strategies in the General Classroom Oral Presentation New Hanover High School, Wilmington, NC.
Gutierrez, K. ( 2003). Inquiry Based Learning vs. Traditional Learning in the Secondary Science Classroom Oral Presentation North Carolina Science Teachers Association Conference Greensboro, NC.