Speaking

Podcasts

Teaching ELLs to Write Academic Essays

Larry Ferlazzo / Education Week
Vicky Giouroukakis with Maureen Connolly
April 2017

Utilizing the Writing Process to Develop Meaningful Arguments

National Council of Teachers of English / Voices from the Middle
Vicky Giouroukakis with Maureen Connolly
October 2015

Presentations

Vicky has presented her research at international conventions, including NCTE, IRA, ASCD, AERA, TESOL, and AACTE, and at local conferences, such as the NYS English Council (NYSEC), Language Arts Council/Nassau Reading Council (LILAC/NRC) Conference, NYS TESOL, and Long Island ESOL.

The topics of her presentations include best methods of teaching reading and writing to secondary students, the high school/college writing instruction disconnect, literacy in the content areas, using standardized tests to teach life skills, and preparing English learners to succeed on the NYS Regents exam and beyond.

Consulting Work:

  • Consultant for Nassau BOCES, Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Western Suffolk BOCES.

  • Consultant for Brooklyn/Queens Diocese with team of School of Education professors (2016-2019). Target schools:

  • St. Mary Gate of Heaven, Ozone Park

  • St. Elizabeth, Ozone Park

  • St. Mary Gate of Heaven, Ozone Park

  • Professional Development for the following Long Island school districts: Jericho, Hicksville, Smithtown, West Hempstead as well as Natick, MA.

Webinar

Connolly, M., & Giouroukakis, V. (2016, March 23). Authentic learning means no more test prep. Webinar. Available at http://www.ascd.org/professional-development/webinars/authentic-learning-webinar.aspx

Interviews

Barack, L. (March 28, 2018). Math, ELA testing emphasis doesn't have to push out broader class options: Finding ways to "ally" different subjects can be key to their continued inclusion in a high-stakes assessment environment. Education Dive. Retrieved from https://www.educationdive.com/news/math-ela-testing-emphasis-doesnt-have-to-push-out-broader-class-options/519957/

ASCD. (Producer). (June 15, 2016). Four things required to have the most impact on students with Maureen Connolly and Vicky Giouroukakis. [Radio Interview]. BAM Radio. Available at http://www.bamradionetwork.com/ascd-learn-teach-lead-radio/3950-re

ASCD (Producer). (April 2, 2016). Achieving next generation literacy with Maureen Connolly and Vicky Giouroukakis. [Recorded Interview]. Available at www.ascd.org