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Hoffman, Holly

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Rouech, K., Heroux, J., & Hoffman, H. (2024, December 18). Adventures in ungrading. The Scholarly Teacher. https://www.scholarlyteacher.com/post/adventures-in-ungrading#viewer-iviy21892
Rouech, K., Hoffman, H., Heroux, J., Brown, J. L., VanDeusen, E. A., & Majorana, J. C. (2024). Living and learning communities for teacher candidates: Lessons learned. Journal of Student Success and Retention, 9(2), 1-28.
Rouech, K., VanDeusen, E. A., Hoffman, H. H., & Majorana, J. (2023). Building a thriving virtual faculty writing group. The Journal of Faculty Development37(1), 1-9.
Finley, E. & Hoffman, H. (2022). Meeting the needs of children in pediatric hospitals: An analysis of professional roles. Int J Pediatr Res, 8, 102-105. doi.org/10.23937/2469-5769/1510102
Kipp, A., & Hoffman, H. (2022). Influence of adolescent religious experiences on faith decisions in college. Journal of Religion and Society24, 1-15.
Rouech, K.E., VanDeusen, B.A., Hoffman, H.H., Majorana, J.C. (2021, September 30). Five tips for launching an online writing group. The Scholarly Teacher. https://www.scholarlyteacher.com/post/five-tips-for-launching-an-online-writing-group

                       
Hoffman, H., Hengesbach, M., & Trotter, S. (2019). Perspectives on person first language: A focus on college students. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 32(4), 127-132.
McCollow, M., & Hoffman, H. (2019). Supporting social development in young children with disabilities: Building a practitioner’s toolkit. Early Childhood Education Journal, 47(3), 309-320.
 
Hoffman, H., Geisthardt, C., & Sucharski, H. (2019). College students and multiple sclerosis:   Navigating the college experience. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability,   32(2), 15-22.
Brown, J., Hoffman, H., Rouech, K. E., VanDeusen, E. A. (2018). Launching integrative experiences through linked courses: The future educators learning community (FELC). Learning Communities Research and Practice, 6(2), Article 4.
McCollow, M., & Hoffman, H. (2018). Evidence-based decision-making: A team effort toward achieving goals. Young Exceptional Children.
Hoffman, H. (2017). Children’s humor.  In H. Montgomery (Ed.). Oxford bibliographies in childhood studies. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Umpstead, R., Hoffman, H., & Pehrsson, D. (2015). Building leadership from within the ranks: Leadership fellow initiative. Journal of Advancing Women in Leadership, 35, 144-152. 
 

Klocko, B., Kirby, E., Hoffman, H., & Pehrsson, D. (2014). Creating a culture of scholarship in a teaching college. Journal of Higher Education Management,28(1). 

Hoffman, H., & Pehrsson, D. (2014). Central Michigan University commitment two: Improving STEM learning and degree completion for students underrepresented in STEM fields, White House Reach Higher Initiative.

Hoffman, H. & Vancil, T. (2012). Think outside the classroom to help students on the spectrum. Disability Compliance for Higher Education Newsletter: Successful Strategies for Accommodating Students and Staff with Disabilities18(5), 2.

Mapes, K. & Hoffman, H. (2010). Transitions from upper elementary to middle school for students with disabilities. Michigan Middle School Journal, 5(2), 24-28.

Hoffman, H. (2009). An examination of the use of humor in early childhood special education settings. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. 3340060).
Hoffman, H. (2008).  A sense of humor: Does it matter? In Live, learn, connect: A resource for first-year students at Central Michigan University (pp. 107-110). New York: Pearson.
Hoffman, H. (2008).  Your goals and priorities. In Live, learn, connect: A resource for first-year students at Central Michigan University (pp. 5-6). New York: Pearson.
Hoffman, H. (2008, October). Teaching FYE: One faculty member’s experience. Teaching Central: FaCIT New for CMU Faculty. Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Hoffman, H. & Grialou, T.  (2005). Review of the Test of Early Mathematics Ability (3rd ed.).  Assessment for Effective Intervention, 30 (4), 57-62.
Bunn, R., Burns, M.K., Hoffman, H., & Newman, C. (2005).  Using incremental rehearsal to teach letter identification with a preschool-aged child.  Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools, 6 (2), 124-133.
Burns, M.K., Courtad, C.A., Hoffman, H., & Folger, W. (2003).  A comparison of district-level variables and state accountability test results for public elementary and middle schools.  Psychology and Education, 41(2), 17-26.

 

  • CMU Excellence in Teaching – Lorrie Ryan Award in 2025
  • Central Michigan Life Best of Central Michigan 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, Best CMU Professor, 2025, 2024, 2023
  • Mid-American Conference (MAC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success, 2020
  • CMU Excellence in Teaching Award in 2017 and 2006
  • National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016
  • American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) B. Alan Watson Award for Excellence in Professional-Scholarly Presentation 2015
  • Awarded CMU Woman of Excellence 2013
  • National Society of Leadership and Success, Honorary Membership, 2013

Ph.D. Department of Human Development and Child Studies, Oakland University, December 2008. Early Childhood Education An Examination of the Use of Humor in Early Childhood Special Education Settings.

M.A. Department of Educational Administration and Community Leadership, Central Michigan University, May 1995. Parent Involvement Activities and the Effect on the Educational Development of Head Start Preschool Children

B.S. Department of Human Environmental Studies, Central Michigan University, May 1992. Child Development and Psychology.

Research focuses on the development of humor in children, families, inclusive practices, leadership, and pre-service teacher professional development.
Brazelton Touchpoints Individual Level Trainer

Courses Taught

HDF 100WI - Lifespan Development

HDF 309WI - Family and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood

HDF 409 - Lead Teaching Methods in Early Childhood (Science and Social Studies)

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.