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Scott Hunsaker

School of Teacher Education & Leadership
Associate Professor, Educational Foundations and Gifted Education
Contact Information
Office Location: EDUC 330C
DialPhone: 435-797-0386
SendEmail: scott.hunsaker@usu.edu
Educational Background
Biography
Dr. Hunsaker is currently the Director of ELED and SCED Undergraduate Teacher Preparation. While at USU Dr. Hunsaker has been recognized with the Teacher of the Year; Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year; and the Strong Human Service Awards by the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. An active leader in gifted education at the national and state levels, Dr. Hunsaker has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association for Gifted Children and as President of the Utah Association for Gifted Children and has been recognized with NAGC’s Early Leader Award and UAGC’s Jewel Bindrup Award.
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Awards
Carol and Bill Strong Human Service Award, 2014
USU Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human ServicesDistinguished Associate Professor of Honors Education, 2013
USU Honors ProgramJewel Bindrup Award, 2006
Utah Association for Gifted ChildrenUndergraduate Research Menotor of the Year, 2005
Utah State University College of Education and Human ServicesTeacher of the Year, 2002
Utah State University College of EducationAward for Excellence, 1996
American Mensa Education and Research Foundation and International Mensa LimitedEarly Leader Award, 1991
National Association for Gifted ChildrenPhi Delta Kappan Election, 1990
University of VirginiaGovernor's Fellowship, 1989
University of VirginiaGraduate Student Award/John C. Gowan Scholarship, 1989
National Association for Gifted ChildrenRaven Society Election, 1989
University of VirginiaPublications - Abstracts
Publications - Books & Book Chapters
- Hunsaker, S.L, Hunsaker, S.L, (2012). Identification: The Theory and Practice of Identifying Students for Gifted and Talented Education Services. Creative Learning Press *
- Hunsaker, S.L, Erwin, K., Pack, V., Odoardi, R., (2008). Utah Gifted and Talented Handbook. Utah State Office of Education *
- Callahan, C.M, Landrum, M.S, Hunsaker, S.L, (1989). Suggestions for program development in gifted education. Virginia Department of Education, Programs for the Gifted
- Tofel-Grehl, C., Callahan, C., Hunsaker, S.L, (2017). STEM High Schools in the United States: Teacher Belief Regarding Workload and Student Giftedness..
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2012). Experience With Idealized Identification Procedures: Identification: The Theory and Practice of Identifying Students for Gifted and Talented Education Services. Creative Learning Press *
- Hunsaker, S.L, Hunsaker, S.L, (2012). Information Theory as a Guide to Decision Making: Identification: The Theory and Practice of Identifying Students for Gifted and Talented Education Services. Creative Learning Press *
- Hunsaker, S.L, Shepherd, P., (2012). Policy Perspectives on Gifted Education: Identification: The Theory and Practice of Identifying Students for Gifted and Talented Education Services. Creative Learning Press *
- Hunsaker, S.L, Odoardi, R.H, Smith, E.V, Hunsaker, S.L, (2012). Stages of Gifted Identification: Identification: The Theory and Practice of Identifying Students for Gifted and Talented Education Services. Creative Learning Press *
- Frasier, M.M, Hunsaker, S.L, Lee, J., Mitchell, S., Cramond, B., Krisel, S., Garcia, J., Martin, D., Frank, E., Finley, V.S, Grantham, T.C, Ford, D.Y, Henfield, M.s, Scott, M.T, Harmon, D.A, Porchèr, S., Price, C., (2011). Core Attributes of Giftedness: A Foundation for Recognizing the Gifted Potential of Miinority and Economically Disadvantaged Students: Gifted and Advanced Black Students in School: An Anthology of Critical Works. Prufrock Press
- Hunsaker, S.L, Al-Lawati, F.A, Kerr, B., (2009). Islamic American, Gifted: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent. Sage
- Hunsaker, S.L, Veenman, M.J, Kleyn-Kennedy, C., (2008). Marginal Thinking as Metacognition: Meta-cognition: A Recent Review of Research, Theory, and Perspective. Nova Science *
- Tomlinson, C.A, Tomchin, E.M, Callahan, C.M, Adams, C.M, Pizzat-Tinnin, P., Cunningham, C.M, Moore, B., Lutz, L., Roberson, C., Eiss, N., Landrum, M., Hunsaker, S.L, Imbeau, M., (2004). Practices of preservice teachers related to gifted and other academically diverse learners: Essential readings in gifted education: Vol. 5. Differentiation for gifted education. Corwin Press
- Hunsaker, S.L, Callahan, C.M, (2004). Published instrument uses and abuses: Essential readings in gifted education: Vol. 10. Creativity and giftedness . Corwin Press
- Hunsaker, S.L, Fraiser, M.M, Perspectives in studying creativity and cultural diversity: Investigating creativity in youth: Research and methods. Hampton
- Meador, K., Hunsaker, S.L, Kearney, K., (1999). Qualitative research methods for studying creativity: Investigating creativity in youth: Research and methods. Hampton
- Callahan, C.M, Hunsaker, S.L, (1991). Evaluation of acceleration programs: Academic acceleration of gifted children. Teachers College Press
- Hunsaker, S.L, Callahan, C.M, (1991). Student assessment and evaluation: Academic acceleration of gifted children. Teachers College Press
Books
Book Chapters
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Publications - Fact Sheets
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Publications - Curriculum
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2005). Fieldwork Guidebook for ELED 1010: Orientation to Elementary Education. Utah State University, School of Teacher Education and Leadership *
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Publications - Journal Articles
- Allen, W.T, Hunsaker, S.L, Cross, T., (2016). Teacher conceptions, curriculum ideologies, and adaptations to linear change in River School District: Implications for gifted and talented. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 39, 195-220.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Haslam-Odoardi, R., (2014). The pupil investigator model: A dull day in a fifth-grade classroom . Teacher Librarian, 41:4, 8-15.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2013). High Involvement Mothers of High Achieving Children: Potential Theoretical Explanations. Forum on Public Policy, 2013:1
- Hunsaker, S.L, Nielsen, A., Bartlett, B., Callahan, C.M, (2010). Correlates of Teacher Practices Influencing Student Outcomes in Reading Instruction for Advanced Readers. Gifted Child Quarterly, 54:4, 273-282.
- Al-Lawati, F.A, Hunsaker, S.L, Cross, T.L, (2007). Differentiation for the Gifted in American Islamic Schools. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 30:4, 500-519.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2005). Outcomes of creativity programs: Gifted Child Quarterly. , 49, 292-299.
- Al-Lawati, F., Hunsaker, S.L, (2002). Muhr and Mawhajib: Islamic Women=s Use of Gifts in Community Problem-Solving: Roeper Review. , 25, 22-26.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2002). Opportunities and challenges for the Gifted Reader: The world-class reader model: Gifted and Talented. , 16-18.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2000). Documenting gifted program results for key decision-makers: Roeper Review. , 23, 80-82.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Finley, V.S, Frank, E.L, (1997). An analysis of teacher nominations and student performance in gifted programs: Gifted Child Quarterly. , 41, 19-24.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Callahan, C.M, (1995). Creativity and giftedness: Published instrument uses and abuses: Gifted Child Quarterly. , 39, 110-114.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1995). The gifted metaphor from the perspective of traditional civilizations: Journal for the Education of the Gifted. , 18, 255-268.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1994). Adjustments to traditional procedures for identifying underserved students: Successes and failures: Exceptional Children. , 61, 72-76.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1994). Creativity as a characteristic of giftedness: Teachers see it, then they don't: Roeper Review. , 17, 11-15.
- Tomlinson, C.A, Tomchin, E.M, Callahan, C.M, Adams, C.M, Pizzat-Tinnin, P., Cunningham, C.M, Moore, B., Lutz, L., Roberson , C., Eiss, N., Landrum, M., Hunsaker, S.L, Imbeau, M., (1994). Practices of preservice teachers related to gifted and other academically diverse learners: Gifted Child Quarterly. , 38, 106-114.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Callahan, C.M, (1993). Evaluation of gifted programs: Current practices: Journal for the Education of the Gifted. , 16, 190-200.
- Callahan , C.M, Lundberg, A.C, Hunsaker, S.L, (1993). The development of the Scale for the Evaluation of Gifted Identification Instruments (SEGII): Gifted Child Quarterly. , 37, 133-140.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1992). Toward an ethnographic perspective on creativity research: Journal of Creative Behavior. , 26, 235-241.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Rose, C.C, Nedreberg, E.R, (2015). Principles and practices of Socratic Circles in middle level classrooms: A Socratic conversation. Teaching for High PotentialFall , 8-11.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Bartlett , B., (2009). Reading to Serve: Service Learning for Gifted Readers. Teaching for High Potential, 10-12.
Academic Journal
Professional Journal
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Publications - Literary Journal
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Publications - MultiMedia
- Hunsaker, S.L, Odoardi, R.H, (2017). Module VII: Reading to Serve Strategies: Problem Based Learning. Utah State Board of Education; Utah Center for the Advancement of Reading Excellence *
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2017). Module VI: Content for Advanced Readers: Literature Catalysts. Utah State Board of Education; Utah Center for the Advancement of Reading Excellence *
- Hunsaker, S.L, Bramble, J.G, (2016). Module III: Identificaiton and Assessment. Utah State Board of Education; Utah Center for the Advancement of Reading Excellence *
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2016). Module II: Invitation to Differentiation. Utah State Board of Education; Utah Center for the Advancement of Reading Excellence *
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2012). Anchor Activities. Utah State University, Media Productions *
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2010). S.C.A.M.P.E.R.. Utah State University, Media Productions *
Video
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Publications - Technical Reports
- Hunsaker, S.L, Welte, L., (2007). Evaluation of the Granite School District Gifted and Talented Elementary Magnet Program. Granite School District *
Other Reports
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Publications - Translations & Transcripts
Publications - Other
- Callahan, C.M, Hunsaker, S.L, May, D., Todd, S., (1999). Evaluation report: Programs and services to elementary, junior high, and high school gifted students. Granite School District
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1995). Breaking traditional barriers: Evaluation information. Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gifted Education Program
- Hunsaker, S.L, EPY 816 Students, , (1993). An evaluation of the Challenge Explosion. University of Georgia, Torrance Center for Creative Studies
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1993). Hands empty, eyes full: Evaluation report of the ACTION, Inc./Genesis Project. ACTION, Inc.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1993). Self-evaluation: Creativity Division. National Association for Gifted Children, Creativity Division
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1990). A run for the roses: The middle school concept at Chester Middle School. University of Virginia, Bureau of Educational Research
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1990). Bristol Virginia Public Schools Educational Center of Learning for Academically Talented evaluation project . Bristol Virginia Public Schools Gifted and Talented Education
- Callahan, C.M, Hunsaker, S.L, Landrum, M.S, Ramsay, S., (1990). Chesterfield County Public Schools gifted and talented education consultation project report. University of Virginia, Department of Educationa Studies
- Hunsaker, S.L, Callahan, C.M, (1990). Evaluation of the Visco Screening Test for identifying gifted students at the kindergarten level . Flint Community Schools Gifted and Talented Program
- Callahan, C.M, Caldwell, C.M, Landrum, M.S, Hunsaker, S.L, (1989). ACE Program needs assessment. University of Virginia, Bureau of Educational Research
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1988). Chesterfield County Public Schools Center-Based Gifted Program evaluation. Univeristy of Virginia, Evaluation Research Center
- Hunsaker, S.L, Parke, C.J, Bramble, J.G, (2004). High ability readers and the achievement gap: Understanding Our Gifted.
- Colangelo, N., Hunsaker, S.L, Gubbins, E.J, Vantassel-Baska, J., (2001). PHP=s parenting forum: The case of Marcia: In or out?: Parenting for High Potential.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Hunsaker, R.N, (1998). Parents’ participation in children=s talent development: Parenting for High Potential.
- Hunsaker, S.L, Hunsaker, R.N, (1998). Parents’ participation in children=s talent development: Parenting for High Potential.
- Callahan, C.M, Hunsaker, S.L, (1992). To accelerate or not to accelerate: Evaluation holds the answer: Gifted Child Today.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2004). Inspiring vistas, inspiring minds: Promise and Progress.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2003). Plans for NAGC conference in Salt Lake City begin: Promise and Progress.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2003). Utah presence at NAGC in Indy: Promise and Progress.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2002). Opportunities at parting : Promise and Progress.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2001). Giving and taking opportunity : Pronise and Progress.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2001). In memorium: Dr. Sally M. Todd : Communique.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (2001). UAGC President Dr. Scott L. Hunsaker=s inaugural address: Promise and Progress.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1999). Three barriers and thress bridges to safe schools: Promise and Progress .
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1994). Gifted experts' assertions about the use of multiple criteria: GSG Newsletter.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1993). A healthy, happy child can be creative: Issues in Education . University of Geogia, College of Education
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1992). Focus: Creative Teachers: Celebrate Creativity .
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1991). Research column: A discrepancy between official identification procedures and teachers' conception of giftedness: Celebrate Creativity .
- Callahan, C.M, Hunsaker, S.L, Lundberg, A.C, (1990). An Investigation of identification instruments and evaluation designs: Communicator.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1990). Assessment of creative celebration: Celebrate Creativity .
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1990). Celebrate collaborative creativity : Celebrate Creativity.
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1990). How to identify creative celebrations: Celebrate Creativity .
- Hunsaker, S.L, (1990). In what ways might we celebrate creativity : Celebrate Creativity .
Bulletins
Magazine/Trade Publication
Other
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