Kathleen A Tice

Kathleen A Tice is an Associate Professor of Practice in Curriculum and Instruction at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where she has taught since 1998. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from The University of Texas at Austin, with emphases in Language Arts and Reading Education. Her career includes extensive work in literacy studies, teacher preparation, and service-learning pedagogy.

Dr. Tice's research focuses on:

• Teacher knowledge development and efficacy beliefs
• Integration of service-learning in teacher education
• Literacy instruction merging authentic practices with the Science of Teaching Reading
• Community-engaged scholarship through programs like Open Door Preschool and H.O.P.E. Tutoring

She has secured multiple grants, including Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grants and a CARES Grant for Open Educational Resources.

Her publications emphasize teacher preparation, literacy assessment, and service-learning frameworks, demonstrating consistent focus on practical applications in education. Recent works concentrate on teacher certification exam preparation and longitudinal studies of service-learning outcomes.

Major Awards:

• Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (UT System, 2012)
• William S. Ward Endowment Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014)
• Six Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grants (2008-2018)
• Faculty Service-Learning Award (2009)

Dr. Tice developed significant service-learning initiatives including:

• Literary Livewires literacy program
• H.O.P.E. Tutoring collaboration (2011-present)
• International partnerships with Promise Worldwide

She has mentored students through graduate practicums and secured grants exceeding $13,000 for educational projects.