PUBLICATIONS

Vigil, K. & Rogers, K. (2023). True play, movement, and reflection: Equitable access to a mobile pop-up program facilitating play and movement for diverse populations. Kentucky SHAPE Journal, 60(2), chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://kyshape.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Vol-60-Issue-2.pdf

Vigil, K. (2023). Transforming education: Using the connectedness cycle as a framework for instruction. Proceedings of Pedagogicon 2022: Relationship-Rich Education in Teaching and Learning.       https://encompass.eku.edu/pedagogicon/2022/try-it/3/

Vigil, K. (2022). Mindfulness in PK-12 classrooms as a means to promote emotion regulation. In D. Harper (Ed.), Advancing interpersonal emotion regulation and social regulation (pp. 31-53). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-2478-0.ch002

Vigil, K. (2021). Using a connectedness cycle to create a paradigm shift in work and education. In S. Ramlall, T. Cross, & M. Love (Eds.), Handbook of research on future of work and education: Implications for curriculum delivery and work design (pp. 342-356). IGI Global. https://doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8275-6

Vigil, K. B. (2019). Portable screen time and kindergarteners' attention with content as a possible moderator.  Frontiers in Education Technology, 2(3), p. 141-158, doi:10.22158/fet.v2n3p141

Vigil, K. B. (2019). Investigating the relationship between portable screen time and kindergarteners' attention with content as a potential moderator using a non-experimental causal comparative design (Order No. 13857414). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2210130296). Retrieved from https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/2210130296?accountid=7374

PRESENTATIONS

Vigil, K., Kiernan, N. (Facilitator/Presenter). Project WILD Certification Workshop, Murray State University, April 23, 2024.

Vigil, K., Rogers, K., Buchanan, M., Heath, R., Isbell, C., Jeffords, A., O’Neal, S., West, A. (Presenter), “Healthy Horseplay: Putting theory into practice with nature-based personalized play for children,” US Play Coalition National Conference on the Value of Play: THE FUTURE OF PLAY, Bloomington, IN. April 16-18, 2024.

Vigil, K., Kiernan, N. (Facilitator/Presenter). Project WILD Certification Workshop, Murray State University, November 21, 2023.

Vigil, K., Branch, J., Chapman, M. (Presenter), “REE-Play: Examining the impact of a video reflection tool in a Head Start center,” National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. November 16, 2023.

Vigil, K., Rogers, K., Buchanan, M., Heath, R., Isbell, C., O’Neal, S., Skiljan, O., Skinner, R., West, A. (2023). “Differentiation strategies in health and physical education,” Kentucky SHAPE Fall Conference, Campbellsville, KY. November 13, 2023.

Vigil, K. (Keynote), “Using Circles of Influence to Create Change-An Actionable Approach,” Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) Outdoor Learning Symposium, Murray, KY. June 1, 2023.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Teaching and Technology Summit, “Introduction to Mindfulness (for teachers),” Murray State University, Murray, KY. June, 2023.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), “Breaking Down Barriers to Environmental Education using SEEA Landscape Analysis Data,” Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) 46th Annual Conference, Berea, KY. November 30, 2022.

Vigil, K., Branch, J., Chapman, M. (Presenter), “Video-recording and Reflecting on the Play of Preschoolers   with Autism,” National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference, Washington D.C. November 16, 2022.

Vigil, K, Rogers, K., Lee, H., & McLaughlin, T. (Facilitator, Poster Presentation for HPE students). “True Play, Movement, and Reflection: Equitable Access to a Mobile Pop-Up Program facilitating Play and          Movement for Diverse Populations,” Kentucky SHAPE Fall Conference, Berea, KY. November 12, 2022.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Educating for Change. “Using Micro Changes to Break Down Barriers to Environmental Education,” North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 51st      Annual Conference and Research Symposium, Tucson, AZ. October 10, 2022.

Presenter/Trainer, Mindfulness 101 for Pre-Medical students. Murray State University. June 15, 2022.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Relationship-Rich Education in Teaching & Learning. “Transforming Education: Using the Connectedness Cycle as a Framework for Instruction,” Pedagogicon: Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, Virtual, May 19, 2022.

Presenter, Women’s Empowerment and Education Event (WEE) for Female Athletes. Murray State University. April 18, 2022.

Presenter/Trainer, Mindfulness for Athletes Focus Group (Women’s Golf). Murray State University. April 4 and April 11, 2022.

Presenter, Introduction to Mindfulness, MSU Assistant Coaches Professional Development. Murray State University. December, 2021.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Student Success is Alive in Kentucky! “The Connectedness Cycle: A Pedagogical Approach to Promote Student Success and Well-Being,” Kentucky Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success, Virtual, November, 2021.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Convocation Ceremony 2021, “Self-Care, Mindfulness, and...Wait for It...Technology!” Kappa Delta Pi, Virtual, November, 2021 (rescheduled from 2020).

Presenter/Trainer, Mindfulness for Athletes Focus Group. Murray State University. August, 2021-present.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Teaching and Technology Summit, “Student Self-Care: A Technology Infused Pedagogical Approach,” Murray State University, Murray, KY. June, 2021.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Convocation Ceremony 2020, “Self-Care, Mindfulness, and...Wait for It...Technology!” Kappa Delta Pi, Indianapolis, IN. 2020 (in-person canceled, rescheduled virtually for 2021).

Vigil, K. (Presenter), Northern Arizona Early Childhood Symposium, “Portable Screen Time and Young Children: What the Research Says,” Association for Supportive Child Care, Flagstaff, AZ. November, 2019.

Vigil, K. (Presenter), First Things First Early Childhood Summit, “Portable Screen Time and Young Children: What the Research Says,” First Things First, Phoenix, AZ. August, 2019.

Instructor/Professional Development Trainer, Immanuel Care for Children Preschool and Daycare, “Relationships in the Classroom and Teacher Self-Care,” Phoenix, AZ. 2019.

Invited Presenter, Holistic Urgent Care, “Self-Care, Mindfulness, and Screen Time: A Blended Approach,” Phoenix, AZ. 2019.

Instructor/Professional Development Trainer, Immanuel Care for Children Preschool and Daycare, “Relationships, Teacher/Child Interactions, and Connecting with Families,” Phoenix, AZ. 2018.

Invited Presenter, Life Aligned Chiropractic, “Introduction to Mindful Parenting,” and “Mindfulness Fundamentals,” 2018.

Classroom Instruction: “Mindfulness 101 for Students.” Sonoran Trails Middle School, Phoenix, AZ. 2018.

Instructor/Professional Development Trainer: Introduction to Mindfulness for Teachers, American Leadership Academy, Gilbert, AZ. 2018.

Instructor/Professional Development Trainer: Introduction to Mindfulness for Teachers, Queen Creek High School, Queen Creek, AZ. 2018.

Instructor-Community Education Classes, “Babies, Toddlers, and Brain Development,” “Emergent Literacy,” and “Friendship and Social and Emotional Learning,” Town of Queen Creek, AZ. 2011-2014.

RESEARCH IN PROGRESS

Vigil, K. & Kuhlman, K. (2024). Maximizing the potential of ChatGPT in Health and Physical Education. Manuscript in preparation. Department of Adolescent, Career and Special Education, Murray State University.

Vigil, K., Rogers, K., Buchanan, M., Heath, R., Isbell, C., Jeffords, A., O’Neal, S., West, A. (2024). Healthy Horseplay: Putting theory into practice. Manuscript in preparation. Department of Adolescent, Career and Special Education, Murray State University.

The purpose of this study is to determine the impacts of a community-based, open-ended and nature-based play program.  This research purports to provide tangible strategies to guide others in creating similar community-based programming.

Mindset matters: A case study reviewing the intersection between standards-based instruction and mindfulness in preservice mathematics teacher training. Data collection complete.

The purpose of this case study is to review the intersection of standards-based instruction (content) and mindfulness (sound pedagogical practices) (Vigil, 2022), in preservice mathematics teacher training. This case study aims to provide a framework for preservice mathematics teacher training.

Investigating the efficacy of a multi-faceted mindfulness training for preservice teachers: A mixed methods approach. Data collection complete.

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the efficacy of a multi-faceted mindfulness training program on the levels of mindfulness and perceived well-being, of preservice teachers, and to determine their preparedness to employ mindfulness in their future classrooms.