Kelli Esteves, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Phone: (616) 632-2432
E-mail: estevkel@aquinas.edu
Dr. Kelli Esteves is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education and oversees the Learning Disabilities program at Aquinas College. She holds a B.A. from Hope College in Learning Disabilities, an M.A. from Western Michigan University in Visual Impairments, and an Ed.D. in Special Education also from Western Michigan University. Before joining the faculty at Aquinas, Kelli was a special education teacher, teacher consultant, and reading specialist in the Rockford Public Schools, where she taught students at the elementary level. She is also a certified teacher consultant for the visually impaired and has worked with preschool through high school students and adults who are blind or have low vision. Kelli's research interests include audio-assisted reading, differentiated instructional strategies, and working with paraeducators. She speaks locally and nationally on these topics. In her free time, Kelli enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with her family.
Publications
Whitten, E., Esteves, K. J., & Woodrow, A. (March, 2009). RTI Success: Proven Tools and Strategies for Schools and Classrooms. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.
Esteves, K. J. & Rao, S. (2008). The evolution of special education. Principal, 88(2), web exclusive.
Presentations
Peer-Refereed
Esteves, K. J. (March, 2008). Differentiating Reading Instruction with Audiobooks and MP3 Players. Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J. (May, 2007). Audio-assisted Reading with Audiobooks. International Reading Association Annual Conference – Ticketed Session, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Esteves, K. J. (March, 2007). Motivating Struggling Readers during SSR. Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J. (March, 2006). Effective Partnerships with Paraprofessionals. Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J. (November, 2005). Making Data-Driven Decisions with Technological Support. Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders Annual Conference, Tempe, Arizona.
Peer-Refereed - Forthcoming
Esteves, K.J. & Whitten, E. (February, 2009). Response to Intervention Toolkit for Teachers. Learning Disabilities Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah
Whitten, E. & Esteves, K.J. (February, 2009). Best Practices: Preparing Special Educators to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child, Association of Teachers Educators Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
Esteves, K.J. & Whitten, E. (February, 2009). RtI: Changing the Way Teachers Teach and Schools Think!, Association of Teachers Educators Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
Invited
Esteves, K. J. (August, 2007). The New Role of the General Education Teacher in Educating Students with Disabilities. Presentation given at a district-wide inservice, Decatur Public Schools, Decatur, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J. (February, 2007). Maximizing Instructional Time for Struggling Readers: Audio-assisted Reading in the Elementary Classroom. Council for Exceptional Children, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and Learning Disabilities Association Tri-Collegiate Student Conference, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J. & Goethal, M. J. (October, 2006). Communication Strategies for Effective School-wide Collaboration. Presentation given at a school-wide inservice, Ottawa Area Center, Zeeland, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J., Hankins, C., Sorenson, C., & VanHoose, S. (April, 2002). Framing Your Thoughts – Strategic Writing. Presentation given at a district-wide workshop, Rockford, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J. & Sorenson, C. (January, 2001). Sequential Phonemic Instruction – Emphasis on Syllabication. Presentation given at a district-wide workshop, Rockford, Michigan.
Esteves, K. J. & Sorenson, C. (November, 2000). Sequential Phonemic Instruction. Presentation given at a district-wide workshop, Rockford, Michigan.
