Published Work and Presentations

• I Am Me: Children’s book
• Thesis: Publication in the Journal of Applied Communication Research; Graduate program version
• Freelance writer (i.e., blogging, social, email, website, and event copy)
• Previous job roles: Content Specialist, Inbound Marketing Writer, Communications Coordinator, Content and Community Manager, Communications Associate, Project Manager, Social Media Manager/Account Manager
  • Configura
  • Trace3
  • Haworth
  • Learning to Give (nonprofit)
  • PAR [Professional Association Resources]
  • SO2 [Supplemental Oxygen Digital]
  • School of Communication Teaching and Research Assistant – WMU

Publications:

Herrygers, K.S. (2021). Yo soy yo. Spanish edition of I Am Me. ISBN: 978-1-952369-54-4

Herrygers, K.S. (2020). I Am Me: A Book By A Mom For Her Son, For Everyone. Simply Unique Magazine (8). https://www.simplyuniquemag.co.uk/i-am-me/

McEvilly, M. Edited by Herrygers, K. S. and Peterson, B. (2020). Generosity through empathy. Learning to Give at https://www.learningtogive.org/news/generosity-through-empathy

McEvilly, M. Edited by Herrygers, K. S. (2019). Make this new year matter, together. Learning to Give at https://www.learningtogive.org/news/make-new-year-matter-together

Herrygers, K.S. (2019). I am me. Self published: Support by EABooks Publishing. Illustrated by Ashley Bryant. ISBN: 978-1945976667

Herrygers, K.S. (2019). There’s nothing “wrong” with having Down syndrome. Yahoo! Lifestyle (original The Mighty). https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/theres-nothing-wrong-having-down-210041943.html

Herrygers, K.S. (2019). Leaping over fear and uncertainty as I raise my son with Down syndrome. Yahoo! Finance (original The Mighty). https://finance.yahoo.com/news/leaping-over-fear-uncertainty-raise-195038906.html

Herrygers, K.S. (2019). The positive effect of generosity in after-school programs. Learning to Give. https://www.learningtogive.org/news/positive-effect-generosity-after-school-programs

Herrygers, K. S., & Wieland, S. M. B. (2017). Work Socialization through Part-Time Work: Cultivating Self-Efficacy and Engagement through Care. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 45(5).

Sandor, K. S., Swords, N., & Edwards, C. (2015). Communication and community engagement. Debuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Sandor, K. S., & Swords, N. (2015). Organization Matters. In K. S. Sandor, N. Swords, & C. Edwards (Eds.), Communication and community engagement. Debuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Sandor, K. S. (2015). Consistency is key: APA style. In K. S. Sandor, N. Swords, & C. Edwards (Eds.), Communication and community engagement. Debuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Sandor, K. (2015, June). Marushka: the legacy lives on. Grand Rapids Magazine, 52(6), 30.

Sandor, K. (2015, April). A pleasant place to live. Grand Rapids Magainze, 52(4), 79-81.

Sandor, K. (2015, March). Hooked on needle felting. Grand Rapids Magazine, 52(3), 30.

Sandor, K. (2015, February). Love your skin. Grand Rapids Magazine, 52(2), 20.

Sandor, K. (2015, January). Wallet wisdom. Grand Rapids Magazine, 52(1), 24.

Sandor, K. (2014, April). Pay it forward with dumela beads. Grand Rapids Magazine, 51(4), 17.

Sandor, K. (2012, June). Breaking down the barriers. City Guide: Grand Rapids Magazine, 49(7), 54-55.

Sandor, K. (2012, June). More than just pretty writing. City Guide: Grand Rapids Magazine, 49(7), 21.

Sandor, K. (2012, May). Miles and milestones. Grand Rapids Magazine, 49(5), 21-23.

Sandor, K. (2012, May). Bringing people together one tulip at a time. Grand Rapids Magazine, 49(5), 21-23.

Sandor, K. (2012, April). 125 years of Aquinas college. Grand Rapids Magazine, 49(4), 19-21.

Sandor, K. (2012). Giving youth hands-on opportunities. Current, 50, 3.

Sandor, K. (2012). New grants. Current, 50, 10.

Conference Papers and Presentations:

Herrygers, K. S. (2021). Author presentation – Virtual. Loving Down syndrome: A Down syndrome Month Presentation. Holland Museum. Holland, MI.

Herrygers, K.S. (2020). Author presentation – Virtual. Ottawa Area ISD (OAISD) Special Education Directors virtual meeting. Holland, MI.

Herrygers, K.S. & Peterson, E. (2019). Workshop Facilitators. MAC Conference in Lansing, MI.

Herrygers, K.S. & Peterson, E. (2019). Learning to Give Booth. Michigan After-School Partnership Annual Conference in Lansing, MI.

Herrygers, K. S. & Peterson, E. (2018). Workshop Facilitators. Grundy County Community Foundation Philanthropy Day in Morris, IL.

Herrygers, K.S. (2018) Learning to Give Booth. Michigan After-School Partnership Annual Conference in Lansing, MI.

Herrygers, K. S. (2018) Workshop Facilitator. Wayne County Writing Workshop in Clarenceville, MI.

Herrygers, K. S. & Peterson, E. (2017). Workshop Facilitators. Henry Ford Health Systems Conference at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, MI.

Herrygers, K. S. (2017). Learning to Give Booth. Booth lead at ASCD Empower 2017 in Anaheim, CA.

Herrygers, K.S. (2017). Learning to Give Booth. Booth lead at NYLC 2017 in Anaheim, CA.

Sandor, K. S. (2015). Understanding work socialization: A qualitative study of a youth employment program. Panel presentation at the 100th Annual National Communication Association Conference in Washington, D.C.

Sandor, K. S. (2014). Understanding work socialization: A qualitative study of a youth employment program. Poster presented at the 8th Annual Research and Creative Activities Poster Day at Western Michigan University.

Sandor, K. S. (2014). Understanding work socialization through young people’s early work experiences. Panel paper presented in the graduate student caucus for the 2014 Central States Communication Association Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sandor, K. S., Zerilli, D., &Volkmann, J. R. (2014). Community learning portfolio: Communication and community engagement through Selfies. G.I.F.T. presented at the 2014 Central States Communication Association Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sandor, K. S. (2013). Understanding work socialization through young people’s part-time job experiences. Paper presented during roundtables in research in progress at the 2013 National Communication Association Conference in Washington, D.C.

Wieland, S. M. B., & Sandor, K. S. (2013). The social construction of burnout: Examining Swedish workers’ narratives of “stress sickness”. Paper presented during roundtables in research in progress at the 2013 National Communication Association Conference, Washington, D.C.

Sandor, K. S. (2012). Technology use in the workplace: An investigation into communication satisfaction. Paper presented at the 2013 Michigan Academy of Science Arts and Letters Annual Conference; Holland, MI.

Swords, N., Sandor, K., & Northouse, L. (2012). Twitter classroom lecture discussion enhanced. G.I.F.T. presented at the 83rd Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.