Speaking Engagements

2009 - Present

On, February 24, 2021, as co-presenter and developer, Dr. Phaire presented an interactive technical skills seminar: Innovations in Education Using MS OneNote. The presentation was delivered virtually to Faculty colleagues at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.  Dr. Phaire demonstrated practical applications for Using Microsoft OneNote within a virtual classroom environment. According to survey results, this presentation was well received by the audience.

On February 14, 2020, as a guest speaker at the 1st Annual Faculty Senate Conference Proceedings at the University of the District of Columbia, Dr. Phaire presented an academic paper titled: “An Introspective View of Improving Student Retention from the Student’s Perspective.” This presentation explored key factors that inhibit student retention in college and offered practical solutions to help students persist and ultimately graduate.

On March 07, 2020, as a guest speaker at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2020 Conference at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland, Dr. Phaire presented an academic paper, titled: “Using Positive Psychology and Positive Intelligence for Student Success.” This presentation focused on emotional challenges that hinder student success and overcoming negative internal “blockers” that can hinder us from achieving our optimal potential.

On November 18, 2020, as co-presenter and developer, Dr. Phaire presented an interactive technical skills seminar: Innovations in Education with Microsoft Teams in a Virtual Classroom. The presentation was delivered virtually to Faculty colleagues at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.  Dr. Phaire displayed how to engage students in learning within an MS Virtual Classroom. 

On March 15, 2019, as a featured speaker at the 2019 Conference on College Composition and Communication’s Annual Convention (CCCC) in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Phaire presented a paper titled: “Including Underrepresented Minority Students as Teaching Assistants for Diversity and Inclusion”.  Acceptance to present at the CCCC conference was very competitive, and my submission was chosen out of more than 1,500 proposals using a peer-review selection process. 

On March 9, 2019, Dr. Phaire presented a paper at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2019 Conference for Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland. The paper’s title was: “A Student-Centered Approach to the Writing Process”.  

The paper was subsequently published in the organization’s peer-reviewed CEAMAG Journal.  

On March 10, 2018, as a guest speaker at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2018 Conference at the University of the District of Columbia, Dr. Phaire presented a paper titled: “Educational Technology as a Bridge to Student Engagement: Pros and Cons”. The claim argued that one advantage to integrating personalized learning tools and using interactive software was the ability to engage students in their own learning. This presentation explored interactive software and apps that helped wake up reluctant, unmotivated, and even unprepared learners. 

On August 18, 2017 and November 7, 2017 through February 2018, Dr. Phaire designed and delivered Six (6) Professional Development Workshops at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.  These writing workshops were entitled: “Connecting Narratives to Evidence Using the Portfolio Rubric.”  These presentations were geared towards faculty in all subject areas to enhance their narrative writing skills and help them meet annual faculty evaluation portfolio guidelines. 

On March 11, 2017, as a guest speaker at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2017 Conference at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., Dr. Phaire presented an academic paper, titled: “Using Argument in the Arts to Foster Diversity and Cultural Competency in Writing Courses.”  Dr. Phaire prepared a PowerPoint slideshow to accompany the delivery of her paper. The paper’s premise argued that projects using theater and film can strike an emotional chord in students and provide symbolic role models through relatable film characters. 

On April 6, 2016, Dr. Phaire was invited by the African Diaspora Reading Group to speak at Tawes Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.  She delivered a talk on creative writing, addressed audience questions, and read an excerpt from her novel.

On March 7, 2015, as a guest speaker at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2015 Conference at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Maryland, Dr. Phaire presented a paper entitled: “Writing Without Fear: Developing Your Own Voice and Style.” This talk focused on the creative process utilizing Imagination and Concept Creation.

On February 18, 2015, as a featured speaker during Black History Month at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., Dr. Phaire presented a paper, titled: “Historical Role Models, and Why We Still Need Them—The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.” and PowerPoint presentation on the topic of Historical Role Models. Dr. Phaire prepared a PowerPoint slideshow to accompany the delivery of her presentation.  The presentation was well received by the faculty and student audience. 

On March 9, 2013, as a guest speaker at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2013 Conference at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Maryland, Dr. Phaire presented a scholarly paper entitled: “Using Film Pedagogy to Promote Character Strengths and Cognition.”  This presentation was informed by research in film pedagogy.

On February 14, 2013, as a guest speaker for the Twenty-Fourth Annual African-American Read-In, Dr. Phaire spoke to students at Ballou Senior High School in Washington, D.C. This event was sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

On March 3, 2012, as a guest speaker at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2012 Conference at University of Maryland, University College in College Park, Maryland, Dr. Phaire presented a scholarly paper entitled: “Does School Stifle Creativity?”  In her paper, Dr. Phaire discussed the importance of fostering creativity in students to enhance their motivation to learn.  Her presentation highlighted the need to develop creative thinking in students by designing learning environments where children and adult learners can solve problems, work collaboratively, participate in arts-based learning, take part in imagination and discovery learning. The paper was grounded in research based on constructivism, multisided intelligence, brain-based learning, and cognitivism.

On February 14, 2012, as a guest speaker for the Twenty-Third Annual African-American Read-In, Dr. Phaire spoke to students at Ballou Senior High School in Washington, D.C once again. This event was sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

October 20, 2011, as author and speaker, Dr. Phaire presented a workshop to adult seniors on “Writing the Memoir” at the Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, Maryland.

On March 30, 2011, as a featured speaker during Women’s History Month at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., Dr. Phaire presented a paper, titled: “Becoming Empowered Through Positive Emotions.”

September 18, 2010, as author and speaker, Dr. Phaire presented a lecture/discussion on creative writing to readers and aspiring writers for The Real Sisters Book Club in Washington, D.C. and read an excerpt from her novel.

On March 7, 2009, as a guest speaker at the College English Association Middle Atlantic Group (CEA-MAG) Spring 2009 Conference at Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Phaire presented a paper titled: “Why Johnny Won’t Learn.”  In her paper, Dr. Phaire incorporated scholarly references from education, technology, philosophy, and psychology.