ALLYSON KRUPAR
314 Keller Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16801 – AllyKrupar@psu.edu – Skype: Ally_Krupar – (330) 217-5130
EDUCATION___________________________________________________
- 2013 – 2017 Ph.D. Candidate, Adult Education and Comparative International Education, Pennsylvania State University
- 2010 MA, Interdisciplinary Studies in Conflict Resolution, Human Rights and Anthropology, American University, Washington, DC
- 2007 BA, Anthropology, Minors in Theatre and History, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
HONORS AND AWARDS______________________________________________
- Student Media Grants Program, 2014, Howard G. Buffett Foundation Chair on Conflict and Development at Texas A&M University, Pending
- Systers Pass-it-on Grant, 2014, Anita Borg Institute
- International Education Student Association, President, 2014, PSU
- Comparative International Education Department Summer Research Grant, 2014, PSU
- David H. Nicholson Graduate Fellowship in Adult Education, 2014, PSU
- Floyd B. Fischer Graduate Fellowship in Adult Education, 2014, PSU
- Student Media Grants Program, 2014, Howard G. Buffett Foundation Chair on Conflict and Development at Texas A&M University
- Systers Pass-it-on Grant, 2014, Anita Borg Institute
- International Education Student Association, President, 2014, PSU
- Comparative International Education Department Summer Research Grant, 2014, PSU
- Geraldine Brush Endowment for Excellence in Education Fellowship, 2013 – 2014, PSU
- Pauline M. Turner Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in the College of Education, 2013 – 2014, PSU
- Global Health Corps Fellowship, 2011- 2012
- Center for Teaching, Research and Learning Fellowship, 2008-2010, American University
- School of International Service Graduate Research Award, 2009, American University
- Provost Scholarship, 2003 – 2007, Case Western Reserve University
- Dean’s List (2003-2007, all semesters), Case Western Reserve University
PUBLICATIONS____________________________________________________________________________
Krupar, Allyson & Esther Prins. (Forthcoming). Education for migrant refugee youth in the borderlands: Developing comparative and international education between states. In A. Wiseman & E. Anderson, Eds. Annual Review of Comparative and International Education, 2015
Krupar, Allyson. (Forthcoming). How Does “Good Learning” Happen in Emergency Settings? Towards Theory in Practice. Commission for International Adult Education of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education Conference Proceedings. Charleston, South Carolina.
Krupar, Allyson. (2013). Blended Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning in the Developing World: Lessons from Uganda to Afghanistan. EduLearn 2013 Conference Proceedings. Barcelona, Spain.
Krupar, Allyson. (2012). mLearning at Makerere University. TechChange. 15 March 2012. Web. 2-2012. <http://techchange.org/2012/02/13/m-learning-at-makerere-university/>
Krupar, Allyson. (2012). eLearning in Uganda: A Report from Makerere University, TechChange. 15 Mar 2012. 10 Feb 2012. <http://techchange.org/2012/02/10/elearning-in-uganda%E2%80%93-a-report-from-makerere-university/>
Krupar, Allyson. (2011). mLearning and the Global Classroom: New technology that are changing the way we learn. 15 September 2011. < http://techchange.org/2011/09/15/mlearning-and-the-global-classroom/>
Krupar, Allyson. (2010). Rights Approaches: Case Studies in Egypt and Liberia. 2010. Ann Arbor: UMI Publishing. Public Anthropology Conference: Revolutions!, 10-2010.
PROJECT-BASED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________
2014 Video ethnography of NGO training programming for empowerment in Dadaab, Kenya, with support from Systers Anita Borg Institute, RET, and Pennsylvania State University, Dadaab, Kenya
2013 Comparative case study of blended learning programming in Kampala, Uganda and Kabul, Afghanistan, presented at EduLearn2013, American University of Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan
2012-2013 Situational analysis of media and communications actors for graduates of the proposed American University of Afghanistan Bachelors in Communications, Kabul, Afghanistan
2011-2012 Mixed Methods study of integration of mobile phones and computer based learning into Pediatric HIV Management training at the Infectious Diseases Institute of Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Presented at Mobile Telephony in the Development World, May 2013
2009-2010 Ethnographic study of human rights advocacy in Liberia and Egypt. Research conducted in Gbarnga and Monrovia, Liberia and Cairo, Egypt. American University, Washington, DC, USA
2007 Community needs assessment of all households in Anacostia community in Ward 8 with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. Washington, DC, USA
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS______________________________________________________
Krupar, Allyson. (2014). How Do NGO Workers ‘teach’ Empowerment through Training for Women in Refugee Settings? A Case Study in Dadaab, Kenya. American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting. Washington, DC.
Krupar, Allyson. (2014). How Does “Good Learning” Happen in Emergency Settings? Towards Theory in Practice. Commission for International Adult Education of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education Conference Proceedings. Charleston, South Carolina.
Krupar, Allyson. (2014). Participatory Pedagogy in Discourse of Practice: Applying Freire in Training for Transformation. CSLEE 19th Annual Values and Leadership Conference, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
Krupar, Allyson. (2014). Moral literacy and social justice: Implications in praxis. Moral Literacy Colloquium, Rock Ethics Institute, Pennsylvania State University.
Krupar, Allyson. (2014). Rethinking post-conflict adult education policy in South Sudan and Afghanistan. CIES, Toronto, March 2014.
Krupar, Allyson. (2013). “Incorporating digital media in mass communications curriculum in Afghanistan: Classroom action research towards lessons for resource-constrained and conflict-affected environments.” CIES @ UMASS Amherst.
Krupar, Allyson. (2013). Blended Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning in the Developing World: Lessons from Uganda to Afghanistan. EduLearn 2013 Conference Proceedings. Barcelona, Spain.
Krupar, Allyson. (2013). mEduText: A Case for Mobile Continuing Medical Education in Uganda. Mobile Telephony in the Developing World Conference Proceedings. Jyvaskyla, Finland.
Krupar, Allyson. (2010). “Human Rights in Truth and Reconciliation: Amnesty and Reparations in the Liberian Commission.” CAAPS Conference, 3-2010 and UMASS Conflict Resolution Conference.
COMMUNITY-BASED POSITIONS/EMPLOYMENT__________________________________
Liberia Country Specialist, West Africa Chair, Amnesty International USA, Washington, DC, January 2011 – Present
Coordinate meeting with the 5 – 7 Country Specialists on independent work updates and to support collaboration. Monitor human rights concerns in Liberia and West Africa generally. Draft asylum letters for victims of human rights abuses. Participate in advocacy campaigns on regional concerns
Visiting Researcher, RET, Dadaab, Kenya, June 2014 – September 2014
Conducted an impact evaluation of the youth leadership trainings aimed at empowering youth to become agents of social change. Assessed training methodology, developing quantitative surveying, qualitative interviewing and focus group instruments and establishing internal evaluations. Evaluated the progress, quality and relevance of the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Assessed the potential for ICT integration in the ALP. Carried out a situational analysis of the digital work and impact sourcing project with stakeholders developing recommendations for the expansion of the project.
Adolescents and Youth Task Team Volunteer, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies, July 2012 – June 2014
Organized calls and email communications to AYTT membership. Developed advocacy and strategic materials to influence policy-makers and membership. Coordinated curriculum of adolescents and youth training module available here. Assisted AYTT Co-Conveners in development of new research guides, literature reviews, tools and standards, including research on Accelerated Learning programs for youth. Edited the Conflict Sensitive Education Facilitators Guide available here.
Distance Learning Officer, The Infectious Disease Institute Kampala, Uganda, July 2011 – July 2012
Acquired $30,000 funding for SMS and computer based post training research project. Coordinated with Ministry of Health on eLearning Human Resources for Health program. Trained 72 healthcare workers in capacity building workshops on computer literacy. Trained trainers on how to incorporate computer and mobile phone based learning into trainings. Developed internal strategic plan, drafted 5 concepts and 4 proposals. Developed monitoring and evaluation tools using computer based quizzes and SMS.
Project Coordinator, Center for Global Peace, American University, Washington, DC, May 2010 – July 2011
Researched geospatial conflict analysis and coordinated with practitioners on proposals. Built curriculum with faulty members using conflict mapping in classroom projects. Utilized social media, including Facebook and Twitter, web design, including Adobe Dreamweaver, Filezilla FTP, and Kompozer, and online marketing techniques. Coordinated online marketing strategy for the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development, overseeing 3 interns. Created knowledge management system for Journal subscribers, past subscribers and potential subscribers.
Civic Action Program and Development Consultant, Development Education Network – Liberia, Gbarnga, Liberia, June 2009 – August 2009
Assisted facilitation of literacy, gender, peacebuilding and civic awareness workshops. Edited and drafted workshop and field reports for donors, officials, and internal use. Designed and facilitated weekly internal capacity building sessions for 10-30 staff on software and English grammar.
Community Organizer, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Washington, DC, June 2007 – December 2007
Performed door to door surveying and informal interviewing of communities members in Ward 8 of Washington, DC. Drafted flyers, fact sheets, mailings, press releases and press advisories. Worked with local community leaders to identify and support social change projects.
Research Lab Assistant, Research Lab Manager, Center for Research on Tibet, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, September 2003 – May 2007
Managed computer lab, schedules, travel arrangements, and assisted with recruiting. Edited A History of Modern Tibet, Volume 2, 1951-1955, by Dr. M. Goldstein.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________
Teaching Assistant, School of Professional and Extended Studies, American University, December 2014 – Present
Support distance learning of the Introduction to Project Monitoring and Evaluation. Develop grading rubrics and grade discussion posts. Contribution to in-class discussion, drawing on professional monitoring and evaluation experience.
Research / Graduate Assistant, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, August 2014 – Present
Conduct independent research and write towards scholarly publications under the supervision of Dr. Esther Prins on topics related to youth and adult education in conflict affected environments, borderlands, and international development with foci on immigration and displacement. Develop pedagogy practices for online learning for the Adult Education department. Research graduate student policies and draft programming recommendations for future Graduate Assistants. Coordinate research for recruitment assessment and future recruitment planning. Support departmental administration as requested.
Instructor, American University of Afghanistan, Fall – Spring 2012-2013
Prepared and taught Computer Applications to 112 students, fall 2012, and 60 students in 2013. Developed Mass Communications degree program with committee of six. Developed curriculum for Digital Media Literacy and Skills course for 31 students. Served on Curriculum Committee, reviewing university wide curriculum changes. Served on the Human Subjects Protection Committee, developing institutional review board process for the university in collaboration with governmental stakeholders. Developed Women’s Leadership Group to support leadership and entrepreneurship. Conducted needs assessment and developed schedule for capacity building workshops for faculty, including teacher training modules.
Online Course Moderator and Blogger, Tech Change, Washington, DC, May 2011 – June 2012
Research educational technologies, networking with stakeholders, and drafting blog posts. Developed local partnerships for future training in Kabul, Kampala and online. Served as moderator of Mobiles for International Development course on WordPress Fall 2011, Spring 2012.
Teaching/Research Assistant, Multiple Universities Washington, DC, January 2010 –August 2011
“Managing Humanitarian Operations in Conflict Zones.” May 2011, Peacebuilding and Development Institute. Instructors: R. Williams and S. Hansch. “Introduction to Human Rights” and “Rationality and Psychology of Conflict and War.” Fall 2010, Spring 2011, George Washington University. Instructor: Dr. S. Edwards. Edited the publication: The Chaos of Forced Migration by Dr. S. Edwards. Transcribed interviews on innovations in military with Dr. B. Jensen at American University.
e-Learning, Advanced Learning Technologies Trainer & Consultant, Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning, American University Washington, DC, August 2008 – July 2011
Taught software, blogging and technology in pedagogy to students and faculty. Supported planning and facilitating online training and annual Teaching Conference. Developed and facilitated curriculum for students and educators from Algeria, Yemen, and Iraq in netiquette and social media in coordination with US Department of State.
English Teacher, Student Action for Refugees Cairo, Egypt, September 2009 – December 2009
Developed curriculum and taught lessons for 10-30 learners in English with some Arabic.
Database Analyst and Servant Leader Instructor, Children’s Defense Fund Washington, DC, January 2008 – February 2010
Utilized Raiser’s Edge and Convio to maintain and update relationship database. Taught scholars ages 14-17 literacy and civic engagement.
LANGUAGES________________________________________________________________________
- French—Intermediate speaking, reading, and writing
- Some study of Arabic (2009), Farsi (Dari) (2013), Luganda (2012) and Swahili (2014).
- Technology – Instructor of Microsoft Office, Adobe Suites FrontlineSMS, HTML. Professionally utilize PHP, CSS, Stata, EpiData, Audacity, and GIS software. Research and evaluate distance learning software tools, particularly Moodle, Blackboard, and other Learning Management Systems and Web 2.0 software.