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Curriculum Vitae

Kim E. Riordan, Ed.D. 412 Library Drive, Duluth MN 55812

(218) 726-7251 [email protected]  

Administrative Appointment

UMD, 12/2012-Present Associate Vice ChancellorUMD, 7/2012-Present Associate Vice Chancellor Interim

Academic Appointment

UMD, 9/2011-Present Associate ProfessorUMD, 9/2005-2011 Assistant Professor, Tenure-trackUMD, 9/2001-2005 Instructor, Non-tenure track

Education

Ed.D. St. Mary's University of Minnesota (2010)Major: Educational Leadership

M.Ed. University of Minnesota Duluth (2001) Major: Cross Disciplinary Study of Young Children and Families

B.A. University of Minnesota Duluth (1992)Major: Criminology Minor: Psychology

  Professional Experience

2012-Present University of Minnesota Duluth, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Associate Vice Chancellor for Outreach and Online Delivery

Spring, 2012 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Accreditation Director, Associate Professor

Fall, 2011 University of MN Duluth, Faculty Member-Study in England Programme, Worcester, England, Associate Professor

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2009-2011 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Associate Department Head, Accreditation Director, Director of Graduate Studies (M.Ed.), Assistant Professor

2005-2009    University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Program Coordinator (Unified Early Childhood Studies), Assistant Professor

2001-2005   University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of EducationInstructor

  1997 - 2004    Independent School District #709, Duluth, MN

Adult/Parent Educator: Family literacy program for immigrant/refugee families

1995 - 2002    Independent School District #709, Duluth, MNEarly Childhood Family & Parent Educator - ECFE Program

1993 - 1995 ARC-Northland, Duluth, MNDevelopment Director  

1987 - 1995    Self-Employed, Duluth and Virginia, MNNon-Profit Management Consultant and Grant writer

  1989 - 1993    Miller-Dwan Medical Center, Duluth, MN

Psychiatric Therapist, Child and Adolescent In-patient Unit   1986 - 1990    Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County, Virginia, MN   Director

Scholarly Productivity

Monographs

Riordan, K. (2011). What works in online classrooms: Student perceptions of the social-emotional environment. VDM Verlag Publications. (100% attribution)

Williams, J., Nierengarten, G., Corbett, D., Munson, B., & Riordan, K. (2009). A region apart: A look at challenges and strategies for rural K-12 schools. Center for Rural Policy Development (Monograph). (20% attribution)

Publications (Refereed)

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Riordan, K. (2009). Writing the waves of scholarly whitewater. MountainRise, The International Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 5(2). (100% attribution)

Grace, D., Korach, R., Riordan, K., Storm, K. (2009). Assessment and intervention using the perspective of four organizational frames. Appreciative Inquiry: Concepts and Experiences. Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, India: Icfai University Press.(40% attribution)

Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Review of Higher Education and Self-Learning, 1(3), 47-62. (100% attribution)

Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing institutional effectiveness for distance education. Review of Management Innovation & Creativity, 1(2), 20-30. (100% attribution)

Riordan, K. & Marshall, E. (2008). Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers: An undergraduate research opportunity project, The National Social Science Association Journal, 31(1), 113-124.(The current acceptance rate is 15%) (50% attribution)

Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M., & Dominguez-Mora, R. (2007). Establishing a Mexico service learning program: Changing cultural perceptions, building relationships and taking risks, Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 4(10), 1-7. (The current acceptance rate is 11-20%). Paper won “Best Paper” distinction at conference. (33% attribution)

Grace, D., Korach, R., Riordan, K., Storm, K. (2006). Assessment and intervention using the perspective of four organizational frames. Journal of Business & Economics Research, 4(10), 15-30. (The overall acceptance rate is 10-15%).

(40 % attribution)

Riordan, K. (2005). The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students . Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2(11), 19-26. (The overall acceptance rate is 11% to 20%). Paper won "Best Paper" distinction at conference. (100% attribution)

Published Conference Proceedings (Refereed)

Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing institutional effectiveness for distance education. Intellectbase International Consortium. Published conference proceedings. (Publisher utilizes a double-blind review process) (100% attribution)

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Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Intellectbase International Consortium. Published conference proceedings. (Publisher utilizes a double-blind review process) (100% Attribution)

Reports

2010-2011 Campus Climate Study Focus Groups Report. (May 2011). Report submitted to VCAA and VCSL (20% attribution-completed with Dr. John Arthur, Dr. Anne Tellett, Dr. Jackie Onchwari, and Susana Pelayo-Woodward).

University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Education. (Oct, 2010). Institutional Report Addendum submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (50% Attribution-completed with Dr. Joyce Strand).

University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Education. (May, 2010). Institutional Report submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (50% Attribution-Completed with Dr. Joyce Strand).

TEL Grant Research Study Report. (2006). Framework for Understanding Distance Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth. (25% attribution-Completed with Dr. Helen Mongan-Rallis and Dr. Trudie Hughes).

Presentations and Workshops

International (Refereed)

Riordan, K. (2012). Service Learning in Mexico: One Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program’s Experience. International Service-Learning in Teacher Education Conference. Duke University, Durham, NC.

Riordan, K. (2012). Teachers as Social Change Agents. International Service-Learning in Teacher Education Conference. Duke University, Durham, NC.

Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Intellectbase International Consortium. Atlanta, GA.

Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing Institutional Effectiveness for Distance Education. Intellectbase International Consortium, Atlanta, GA.

Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M. & Dominguez Mora, R. (2007). Global Service Learning With Pre-Service Early Childhood Candidates, International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Riordan, K., Marchel, M., & Minkkinen, M. (2006). Family Partnerships: Promoting Family-Sensitive Practices, International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Little Rock, AK.

Riordan, K. (2005). The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students, International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Riordan, K. (2005). Assessment and Intervention Using the Perspective of Four Organizational Frames, The International Applied Business Research Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

International (Non-Refereed)

Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2007). Global Perspectives on Children: Mexican School Children. Early Learning-Global Perspectives Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Riordan, K. (2007). Effective Limit Setting...What is Cultural? Early Learning-Global Perspectives Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

National (Refereed)

Riordan, K. (2011). Preparing pre-service teachers to be social change agents: Can we do it? National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Summer Conference, Providence, RI.

Riordan, K. (2009). Head Start personnel’s challenge to be culturally competent:Closing the achievement gap with high expectations: A follow-up. National

Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Washington, DC.

Riordan, K. (2009). Head Start teachers’ perceptions of their own cultural competence: An examination of what happens during training. National

Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Summer Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Riordan, K., & Fisher, S. (2008). Student led research opportunity: Does traveling outsidethe U.S. matter? National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators

(NAECTE) Conference, Dallas, TX.

Riordan, K. (2008). Teaching Students to Build a Literature Review, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Conference Dallas, TX.

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Riordan, K. (2008). Use of technology in the classroom: Student created web sites, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 17th Annual National Institute, New Orleans, LA.

Riordan, K., Marchel, M., & Minkkinen, M. (2007). Family partnerships: Promoting family-centered practices, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference, Chicago, IL.

Riordan, K. (2007). Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers: An undergraduate research opportunity project, National Social Science Association’s Summer Seminar, Vancouver, BC.

Riordan, K. (2007). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence through global service learning, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Pittsburgh, PA.

Riordan, K. (2007). Providing pre-service teachers an experience in perspective transformation: Service learning in Mexico to enhance cultural competence and global awareness, National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2007 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, Pittsburgh, PA.

Riordan, K., M. Minkkinen, & Marchel, M. (2006). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence in pre-service early childhood teachers through global travel, service learning, study and reflection, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE). Atlanta, GA.

Riordan, K., Marchel, M. & Minkkinen, M. (2005). The process of becoming a unified early childhood studies program, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Washington, DC.

Riordan, K. (2004). The use of service learning partnerships in teacher preparation programs. National Service Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.

Riordan, K., Marchel, M. & Minkkinen, M. (2004). The use of an inductive process in the design and development of a Unified Early Childhood Studies Program. Center for Research and Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.

State (Refereed)

Riordan, K. & Rees, P. (2010). Unleashing Early Head Start’s parent power: Training for teachers and home visitors. MN Head Start Association, Brainerd, MN.

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Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2008). Creating successful international partnerships to enhance student's cultural competence: What we've learned along the way. Minnesota Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (MACTE) Mpls., MN.

Riordan, K. (2007). Change as opportunity for growth: What’s your perspective? Early Childhood Administrator’s Conference, St. Cloud, MN.

Riordan, K. (2007). Leadership in Early Childhood Education, MN Association of Family Educators, St. Cloud, MN.

Riordan, K. (2006). Who am I in the lives of Children and Families? MN Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Mpls., MN.

Riordan, K. & Marchel, M. (2005). The voyage of change: Creating a new curriculum in an early childhood studies program, MN Association of College Teacher Educators, Mpls., MN.

Riordan, K. (2003). Effectively working with diverse families. MN Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Mpls. MN.

Local

Riordan, K. (2012). Increasing effectiveness: Observing and Documenting Children’s Development. Duluth Head Start Staff Training. Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2011). Examining our assumptions about caring for young children. Staff training at Happy Time Daycare Center, Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2011). What’s in your teacher bag? An exploration of the baggage we carry with us into our teacher roles. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC). Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2010). Children with challenging behavior. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC). Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2010). Increasing parent advocacy effectiveness. Duluth Head Start Family Advocate Training. Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2009). Positive behavioral support. Licensure in a Day Workshop. Hermantown Family Resource Center, Hermantown, MN.

Riordan, K. (2009). Cultural competence training in four parts. Duluth Head Start Staff Development Training, Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2008). Working with children with challenging behavior. Northland Foundation Child Care Appreciation Day. Duluth, MN.

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Riordan, K. (2007). Staff development training, Hermantown Family Resource Center, Hermantown, MN.

Riordan, K. (2007). Working with children with challenging behavior, Koochiching County Early Childhood Coalition – Early Childhood Super-Saturday Workshop, International Fall, MN.

Riordan, K. (2007). Global perspectives on parenting, First Annual Early Childhood Conference - Mesabi Range Community College, Virginia, MN.

Riordan, K. (2007). Working with challenging behavior in young children. First Annual Early Childhood Conference - Mesabi Range Community College, Virginia, MN.

Minkkinen, M., & Riordan, K. (2007). Global perspectives on children: Mexican school children. First Annual Early Childhood Conference - Mesabi Range Community College, Virginia, MN.

Riordan, K., & Thomas, N. (2007). When did saying no become a bad word? Effective limit setting. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC).

Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2007). Cultural Competence. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children - Winter conference at Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN.

Thomas, N. & Riordan, K. (2006). When did saying no become a bad word? Effective limit setting. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children - Winter Conference at UMD. Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2004). Women and leadership, YWCA Girl Power, Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2004). Working with diverse student populations. Eveleth-Gilbert Teachers In-service, Eveleth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2003). Increasing cultural competence. Edison Charter School In-service, Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2003). Effective intervention with challenging behaviors, Happy Time Day Care Center, Duluth, MN.

Riordan, K. (2003). Reflective dialogue as a practical intervention with parents at risk. University of MN, Mpls., MN.

Riordan, K. (2002). The use of videotape for promotion of appropriate parental behaviors. University of MN, Mpls., Mn.

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Riordan, K. (2006). Professional Development Panel (co-presented with representatives from WITC, UWS, FDLT&CC and MRCC). Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children, Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Early Childhood Conference at Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN.

University

University of MN Duluth. (2012). Employee Health & Wellness Brown Bag presentation Parenting: I’m at my wit’s end!

Department of Education. (Spring, 2011). Professional Day: Child Sexual Abuse Awareness for Educators.

Department of Education. (Fall, 2010). Professional Day: Salsa, laughing children and Mexico during j-term-Service learning in Puerto Vallarta, 2011.

Department of Education. (Spring, 2010). Professional Day: Mexico service learning.

UMD International Education Office. (2009). Facilitating a short term program.

International Education Office. (2009). Prospective international program leaders. (Workshop panelist)

Department of Education. (Spring, 2009). Professional Day: Dynamics of sexual abuse: Intervention and prevention.

Department of Education. (Fall, 2008). Professional Day: What happens when your student comes to school with two moms (or two dads)?

Dept of Education. (Spring, 2008). Promoting cultural, linguistic and ethnic competence in teacher preparation programs.

CEHSP Teaching Initiatives. (2008). Teaching students how to build a literature review.

Instructional Development Services. (2008). Teaching students how to build a literature review.

Medical School Students. (Spring, 2007). Leadership in rural communities.

Alworth Institute Brown Bag Presentation. (2006). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence through global service learning w/Molly Minkkinen

Medical School Students. (Fall, 2006), Leadership in rural communities.

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Research Seminar Series. (2006). Early childhood research initiatives w/Mary Ann Marchel and Molly Minkkinen.

UMD Social Work Department-Regional Conference. (2005). Interacting effectively with diverse families.

Pizza with the Professor. (2005). Measurement of student and faculty perceptions of classroom environment in online settings.

IDS, Brown Bag Presentation. (2004). The use of a service learning model with early childhood studies pre-service students.

Techcamp. (Wtr/2004). Use of Webx ® for hybrid approach.

Department of Education. (2004). In-service Day: Adult learning theory & teaching strategies online; practical application issues with web crossing.

Residence Hall Advisors. (2003). Cultural awareness and competence.

Educator's Institute. (2002). The use of reflective dialogue approach in parent education.

GrantsExternal (Funded)

Riordan, K. & Grytdahl, R. (2009). Support for Duluth Human Rights Commission. Minnesota Local Human Rights Project Grant. ($1500). (50% attribution).

Riordan, K. (2008). Urban Immersion Initiative. IDEA GRANT. ($1500).

Commission on Women/Climate Committee Members. (2008). Study of UMD’s climate for female faculty in the sciences. National Science Foundation Start-up Funds ($200,000/two years).

Corbett, D., Keiffer-O’Donell, R., Munson, B., Nierengarten, G., Williams, J., Strand, J., Riordan, K. (2008). Center for Rural Policy Grant ($25,000) (20% attribution).

External (Not Funded)

Riordan, K. (2008). The Impact of Diversity Initiatives on Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Ethnic, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity $8455. Research/Creativity Funds.

Hughes, T., Marchel, M., Minkkinen, M., & Riordan, K. (2006). Service learning initiative. Faculty Research Circle Grants in International Studies.

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Internal (Funded)

Riordan, K. (2011). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood Conference. Special Faculty Development Funds, Spring Semester 2011. ($400).

Riordan, K. (2011). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood Conference. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2011. ($750).

Riordan, K. (2010). Support for UECH welcome/orientation & science curriculum training for UECH candidates. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2010. ($745).

Riordan, K. (2010). Support for classroom/behavior management materials to be used in the Observing and Guiding course. Special Faculty Development Funds, Fall Semester 2010. ($400).

Riordan, K. (2010). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood Conference (with Jackie Onchwari). Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2010. ($750).

Riordan, K. (2009). Support for Duluth ACEI conference/training. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2009. ($750).

Riordan, K. (2009). Support for student attendance at the National ACEI conference in Chicago. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2009. ($750).

Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2008). Support for visitors from Northern Ireland. Dean’s Office. ($1200).

Riordan, K. (2008). Urban Immersion Initiative to support broader participation across programs. Dean’s Office. ($1500).

Riordan, K. (2008). Funds to support Urban/Diversity Immersion Pilot Project. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2008. ($740).

Riordan, K. (2008). Funds to support academic exchange with faculty from South East Regional Colleges, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2008 ($750).

Marchel, M., Hughes, T., Minkkinen, M. & Riordan, K. (2007) Enhancing Global and Community Partnerships through Language, Civic Engagement Grant ($2000).

Minkkinen, M., Riordan, K., & Godsey, S. (2007). Educational Engagement with Northern Ireland Higher Education Initiative. Office of International Programs, Fall Semester 2007 ($4500).

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Riordan, K. (2007). Conference attendance on Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Preservice Education, Ashville, NC. Dean’s Office, Spring Semester 2007 ($1000).

Riordan, K. (2007). Funds to support travel to Ireland for educational exchange initiative. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, ($750).

Riordan, K. (2007). Travel funds to offset expenses for international colleague (Raquel Dominguez) at conference. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, ($750).

Riordan, K. (2006). Funds to support global service learning initiative in Mexico. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants. ($750).

Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M. Marchel, M. & Hughes, T. (2006). Service Learning Initiative related to Mexico-Spanish Literacy Materials and Support, Civic Engagement Grant ($1000).

Riordan, K. (2006). To pay expenses for training to align NAEYC standards with NCATE accreditation. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants. ($750).

Riordan, K. (2005). UMD Children's Place for outdoor equipment. Commission on Women Grant Program ($1000).

Riordan, K. (2005). Funding to bring early childhood studies students to a statewide conference. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants ($732).

Riordan, K. (2004). Presentation of Unified Model at State Conference. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants ($750).

Riordan, K. (2003). Funding to supplement student's experiences in a service learning initiative as part of a professional development course. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants ($750).

Internal (Not Funded)

Riordan, K. (2012). Support for travel to National Early Childhood Teacher Educator NAECTE Conference and attendance at state-wide MNAECTE meeting. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2012. ($1000).

Riordan, K. (2011). Support to attend NAECTE Conference and NAEYC Professional Development Institute. Special Faculty Development Funds, Spring Semester 2011. ($400).

Riordan, K. (2008). The Impact of Diversity Initiatives on Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Ethnic, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Grant in Aid

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($15,765).

Books/Chapters Reviewed for Publishers

Assessing and Guiding Young Children’s Development and Learning 5th Ed. (2012). Pearson.

Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childcare Education. (2008). Authored the student study quizzes for a first edition text.

Diversity in Early Childhood Settings. (2009). Pearson.

Infants, Toddlers and Caregivers 8th ed. (2009). McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

New Voices, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity. (2007). McGraw-Hill.

Leadership in Early Childhood Administration. (2007). McGraw-Hill.

Crafting the State of the Art Review for Action Research. (2004). Sage.

Challenging Behavior in Young Children. (2004). Allyn & Bacon.

Observation & Participation in Early Childhood Settings. (2004). Allyn & Bacon.

Group Parent Education. (2003). Sage.

UROP

2012 Technology: Support or Intrusion? Student Researcher: Caitlin Determan

2012 What does outdoor play look like for children with physical impairments across various environments? Student Researcher: Cherene Runions

2012 Parent attitudes toward outside Play in preschool settings. Student Researcher: Emmi Lohrentz

2009 Perceptions of kindergarten readiness. Student Researcher: Stephanie Fisher

2008 Does traveling outside the U.S. matter? Student Researcher: Stephanie Fisher

2007 Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers. Student Researcher: Emily Marshall

2006 Global student teaching and early childhood pre-service teachers. Student Researcher: Amanda Schmidt

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TEACHING – University of Minnesota Duluth

SpEd 3109 Working with Children with Challenging BehaviorECh 4400 Professional Development (Maawanji’idiwag cohort)Educ 7002 Human Diversity and ExceptionalityECh 4011 Teaching Parent Education (CE Parent Ed licensure course)ECh 2010 Foundational Issues in Early Childhood EducationECh 4009 Leadership in Early Childhood Education (Maawanji’idiwag cohort)ECh 4251 Parenting (Parent Ed licensure course)EdAd 5911 Leadership and Personal GrowthECh 3050 Observing and Guiding Children (birth-age 8)Educ 1101 Education in Modern Society (Teaching in England program)Educ 3340 Interacting with Diverse Families (Teaching in England program)FST 5069 Global Engagement in Puerto VallartaEduc 4650 Student Teaching in Parent EducationEduc 4600 Student Teaching in Early Childhood EducationSpEd 4600 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Special EducationECh 4400 Professional Development – Block 1ECh 4400 Professional Development – Block 3Educ 7001 Introduction to Graduate StudyEduc 5995 Special Topics: Poverty and Educational InterventionECh 4009 Leadership in Early Childhood EducationFORS 4000 Northern Ireland: Cultural Immersion ExperienceEduc 5340 Interacting With Diverse FamiliesEduc 5295 Special Topics: Reframing Organization Using Four FramesEduc 5340 Interacting With Diverse Families (online section)

Additional Courses taught at UMD prior to tenure track position:

Educ 1101 - Education in Modern Society

ECh 4610 - Professional Issues Seminar in Early Childhood Education

ECh 4251 - Parenting

Educ 1000 - Human Development

Educ 1100 - Human Diversity

Educ 7008 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Curriculum Theory and Design

Educ 7004 - Educational Action Research and Inquiry

Educ XXX – Leadership, Change and Collaboration

Advising

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Doctoral

Co-Chair, (2011). Head Start Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices Related to Positive Teacher Child Relationships in the Classroom. Cindy Ryan

2012 - Doctoral Committee Member on 1 committee in process: Gosling-Chenault, Y.

2012 - Doctoral Committee Member on 1 completed dissertation: Pratt, A.

2011 - Doctoral Committee Member on 2 completed dissertations: Sarvela, P., & Britton, S.

Graduate Program Academic Advisor to MEd Students

2011 30 MEd students

2010 43 MEd students

2009 32 MEd students

Chair, Masters of Education (Completed)

Hille, J. (2011). An investigation of student perceptions of Plato computer- based programs.

Schwanz. D. (2011). Project Preserve Video Production Project.

Wilson, D. (2011). A history of birch bark tradition among the Anishinabe.

White, E. (2011). International Student Online Orientation: A Curriculum Design for the University of Minnesota Crookston.

Matlock, D. (2010). Effective Outcomes From Family Resource Centers.

Gunderson, M. (2010). Going Green: A Special Project to Change Paper Advising Files to E-files at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Hadley, D. (2010). Relational Aggression in Adolescent Girls.

Feller, M. (2009). Student Loan Indebtedness.

Scissons, K. (2009). Reducing the Teacher Attrition Rate Through Effective Mentorship Programs

Koizumi, J. (2008). The Effects of a Mental Training Curriculum in Ice Hockey.

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Zegan, H. (2008). From Pre-Referral to Adoption: Pre-Adoptive Parents Evaluating Their Capabilities and Literature on Parenting the Post-Institutionalized Child

With an Attachment Disorder. Kiminski, J. (2007). Military Education Benefits.

Hoffman, S. (2007). Discipline Methods Used When Guiding Behavior in the Early Childhood Years.

Johnson, M. (2007). The Relationship Between Athletics, Self-Esteem, And Personal Success.

Roberts, J. (2007). Peer Mentoring between Students with Similar Physical Disabilities in Rural and Non-rural Areas: A Case Study.

Janezich, T. (2006). Analyzing the Process of Transferring Credits from Varying Institutions to Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota while Identifying Problems, and Gauging the Level of Confusion and Acceptance on Campus.

Berg, G. (2006). Literature Review on Early Childhood Programs.

Kempainnen-Olson, D. (2008). From Preschool to Prison.

Sauve, T. (2008). The Impact of Motivation and Life Experience Variations Between Traditional and Non-Traditionally Aged Student Populations.

Reese, T. (2008). Factors That Influence a Parent’s Decision to Delay Kindergarten Entry When the Child is Age Eligible.

Behrends, K. (2007). The Impact After School Programming Makes In Positive Youth Development: A Curriculum.

Vlach, M. (2007). A Spanish I Curriculum: Holidays and Celebrations.

Valencia, K. (2007). A Spanish I Curriculum: Holidays and Celebrations.

Gibson, L. (2007). Finding a Link Between Homeschool Atmosphere and Nurturing Environmental Behavior: A Grounded Theory.

Oaches, J. (2006). Mentoring: From the Heart or Not?

Cork, T. (2006). Obesity and Academic Performance.

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Fleege, P. (2005). A Literature Review on Teaching Mathematics in Middle School.

Chair, Masters of Education (In-Process)

Xiong, T. (In process). Hmong Culture and Values in Education: Bridging the gap between Hmong Parent and non-Hmong Teachers and Administrators.

MEd Committee Member

Committee member on 22 graduate committees between 2005 and 2013

Masters Degree Committee Member (Criminology)

Hautala, D. (2011). Exploring Classic Rape Stereotypes on Police Reporting: How Much has Changed Since the Advent of Rape Reform Laws?

Undergraduate

20-32 undergraduate students each academic year (2005-2012)

Professional Online Faculty Mentoring

Educ 7002 Human Diversity and Exceptionality (Fall Semester, 2005)

Ech 2025 Cognitive Development (Summer Semester, 2005)

Educ 7002 Human Diversity and Exceptionality (Spring Semester, 2005)

Ech 2025 Cognitive Development (Fall Semester, 2004)

Educ 7002 Human Diversity and Exceptionality (Spring Semester, 2004)

Teaching Evaluations

Quantitative scores nearly always exceed 5.5 out of a 6 point scale in which 6 is the top score. (See graphs)

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(Items on vertical axis relate to specific evaluation items within course evaluations)

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Service

International/National

2008-2011 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Treasurer (2nd term)

2009-2011 National Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), President’s Council Secretary

2008-2011 National Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), President’s Council Member

2007-2011 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Executive Committee

2007 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Regional Representative

2007 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Policy Manual Review Committee

2007 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Long Range Planning Committee

State

2012 MN Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, President-elect

2012 MN Board of Teaching-Institutional Review Panel Member

2011 AdvanceEd Accreditation Review Panel Member

2010 MN Board of Teaching-Institutional Review Panel member

2008-2009 MN Association of Childhood International, President

2007 MN Association of Childhood International, President-elect

2007-2009 Content Reviewer: Training for MN Department of Education, Board of Teaching Licensing Division - To review institutional applications for licensing

2005 Review Panel Member for MN Department of Education, Board of Teaching Licensing Division - Early Childhood

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Content Knowledge and Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis Exams

University-wide

2007-2008 Schocet Advisory Council, member

Campus

2010-2011 Directors of Graduate Studies Council

2010-2011 Campus Climate Research Committee

2010-2011 Commission on Women, Chair Ex Officio

2009-2010 Parent Educator for UMD Children’s Place Child Care Center

2009 Distance Learning Council, Member

2008-2010 Commission on Women, Chair

2007-2009 GLBT Advisory Commission, Chair

2005-2007 GLBT Advisory Commission, Member

2008 IEO Scholarship Committee, Reviewer

2006-2007 Commission on Women Leadership Committee, Convener

2006-2007 Commission on Women Education & Outreach Committee

2005 GLBT Commission’s Sexual Assault Prevention Protocol Committee

2003-2004 UMD Student Behavior Judiciary Committee

2003-2011 Participation in UMD's commencement ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate)

College-Wide

2008-2011 CEHSP Graduate Policy Council

2008-2009 CEHSP Search & Screen Committee (Language Nest), Member

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2007-2008 CEHSP Retention Committee, Member

2005 CEHSP Search & Screen Committee (Director of Student Affairs), Member

Department

2011-2012 UECH Core Faculty Leadership Committee

2009-2012 Accreditation Director

2010-2011 Assessment Liaison

2009-2012 Department of Education Leadership Council (ELC)

2009-2011 Teacher Education Council

2009-2011 Department of Education Associate Department Head

2009-2011 Director of Graduate Studies – M.Ed.

2005-2009 Unified Early Childhood Studies Program Coordinator

2004-2011 UECH Community Advisory Council

2004-2009 UECH Student Association, Faculty Liaison

2004-2006 Dept of Education Scholarship Committee, Member

2006-2011 Dept of Education Community Advisory Council for Teacher Education

2005-2009 Dept of Education Graduate/Program Committee

2005-2010 Maawanji’idiwag Advisory Council

2003, 2004 Dept of Education Search & Screen Committee(s)

2002-2006 Dept of Education-Social Justice Committee

Community

2009-2010 Duluth Human Rights Commission, Member

2009-2010 United Way’s Success by Six, Member

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2007-2011 Fond du Lac Early Childhood Program Advisory Council

2005 Consultant, Range Center, Conduct goals-based program evaluation of project grant

2002-2011 Happy Time Day Care Center – Board of Directors

Program Development

2010-2011 Began meetings and an articulation agreement process with Itasca Community College.

2010 Coordinated the beginning of a second Maawanji’idiwag Cohort.

2008 Created a new structure for the Department of Education’s Professional Day experience to enhance pre-service teachers’ professional development

2007-2008 Creation of a Mesabi Cohort plan to offer a 2 and ½ year BASc degree on the Mesabi Range for students who have completed their associate degrees and preparatory courses.

2007-2008 Collaboration with Mesabi Range Community College in forming an articulation agreement to prepare Range students to transfer to UMD for the UECH program (2007-2008)

2007-2009 Collaboration with Mesabi Range Technical and Community College and Northern Ireland University - Study Abroad Initiative

2007-2008 Initiated an urban immersion experience, piloted 11/08 to include 23 students and 5 faculty from all undergraduate education majors

2007 Collaboration with Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to form an articulation agreement.

2006-2007 Participated in a year-long program evaluation and curriculum development for the MEd program.

2006 Developed a post baccalaureate contract for Parent Education licensure and developed congruent courses.

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2005-2011 Mexico Service Learning Initiative begun in order to facilitate UMD student learning in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

2005-2008 Participated in Planning/implementing Maawanji’idiwag Cohort I

Professional Affiliations

2013-Present Educause

2012-Present Sloan Consortium

2009-2012 AACTE (American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education)

2009-2012 MACTE (MN Association of Colleges of Teacher Education)

2007-2011 MNAFEE (Mn Association of Family and Early Education)

2005-2011 ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International)

2004-2009 ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)

2004-Present AAHE (American Association for Higher Education)

2003-2011 MNAECTE (MN Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators)

2003-2012 NAECTE (National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators)

2003-Present MNAEYC (MN Association for the Education of Young Children)

2002-Present NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)

1995-2012 NEA (National Education Association)

1995-2012 AFT (American Federation of Teachers)

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Professional Development Training

Intercultural development and Leadership Retreat (Spr, 2013). Duluth, MN

Sloan Consortium Annual Online Learning Conference (October, 2012). Virtual Attendee.

International Service-Learning in Teacher Education Conference (June, 2012). Duke University, Durham, NC

NAECTE Conference (June, 2011). Providence, RI

Stout Early Childhood Conference (April, 2011). Stout, WI

ASDIC Circles (Anti-Racism Dialogue Circles) (Fall, 2010). Duluth, MN

AACTE Conference (February, 2011). San Diego, CA

MACTE Conference (February, 2011). Mpls., MN

MACTE Conference (October, 2010). Mpls., MN

Indian Child Welfare Institute (July, 2010). Walker, MN

NAECTE Conference (June, 2010). Phoenix, AZ

Anti-Racism Dialogue Circles (Jan-June, 2010). Duluth, MN

AACTE Conference (February, 2010). Atlanta, GA

MACTE Conference (April, 2010). Mpls., MN

MACTE Conference (October, 2009). Mpls., MN

NAECTE Conference (Nov, 2009). Washington, DC

NAECTE Conference (June, 2009). Charlotte, North Carolina

AACTE conference (April, 2009). Washington, DC

ACEI conference (March, 2009). Chicago, IL

AACTE conference (February, 2009). Chicago, IL

MACTE conference (January, 2009) Mpls., MN

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MACTE conference (Fall, 2008), Mpls., MN

NAECTE conference (11/2008) Dallas, TX.

Intellectbase: International Consortium (10/2008)

NAEYC conference (11/2008) Dallas, TX

NAEYC Professional Development Institute (6/2008) New Orleans, LA

National Association for Childhood Education International (3/2008), Atlanta, GA

Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Pre-service Education (2007) Ashville, NC

Ten Moons Rising - Holistic Family Education, Mpls., MN (10/2006).

Bridging Education and Mental Health, Center for Early Education and Development Mpls., MN (9/2005)

SSF-IIIHS International Conference: At the dawn of a new light, Montreal, (5/2005)

Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children, Mpls., MN (4/2005)

Faculty In-service-Urban Learners & Faculty Development 4/05

Faculty In-service-ELL in MN public schools 4/05

Undoing Racism Training, Duluth (F/2003 & S/2004)

New Learning Technologies: Applied Learning Conference, Orlando (2004)

Children Who Hurt: Supporting and teaching stressed and traumatized children, Cloquet, MN (2004)

Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego (2004)

The power of the circle and academic engagement, Orlando (2004)

National Service Learning Conference, Orlando (2004)

National Multicultural Institute, Washington , DC (2003)

Working with Emotional Intelligence-Goleman, Minneapolis (2001)

The Hurried Child-Elkind, Duluth (1999)

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Framework for Understanding Poverty, Duluth (2000)

Jean Illsley Clark-Young Children and Self-Esteem, Duluth (2000)

When parents face shattered dreams, Ted Bowman, Duluth (2000)

Family Literacy Conference, St. Thomas (2001)

Regional In-service, CFL, Home Visiting (2002)

Regional In-service, CFL, Infant/Toddler Development (1999)

Implications of brain development and attachment research for parent educators and early childhood practitioners, Duluth (1998)

Grad Rules: Implications for Early Childhood Programs, Duluth (1998)

Clinical Implications of Attachment Theory, Duluth (1997)

Changing times, Changing families, Duluth (1997)

Working together with families who have children with special needs, Duluth (1997)

University Training History

OED #4 Communicating on Issues – Completed 10/2012

OED #5 Engaging Universal Design Concepts – Completed 10/2012

OED #6 Educating: Equity and Diversity – Completed 10/2012

EOAA Search Committee Training – Completed 4/2011

Online Policies and Reg Update- Completed 9/2010

Online Policies and Reg Update - Completed 09/02/09

Online Policies and Reg Update - Completed 09/15/08

PrHSubjects-CITIweb-SBbasic - Completed 01/26/08

Online Policies and Reg Update - Completed 09/24/07

Manage Student Data Securely - Completed 04/14/07

Data Security Info for Admin - Completed 04/14/07

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Securing Your Workstation - Completed 04/11/07

Using University Data - Completed 04/11/07

Training Custom Assessment - Completed 04/11/07

Data Security in Your Job - Completed 02/19/07

PrHSubjects-CITIweb-SBbasic - Completed 01/25/07

Online Policies & Regs Update - Completed 10/11/06

Resp Cond. of Rsch-Part 1-ITV - Completed 04/01/05

Resp Cond. of Rsch-Part 2-ITV - Completed 10/14/04

Intro to HIPAA Privacy & Secur - Completed 03/30/03

Safeguarding PHI on Computers - Completed 03/30/03

 Awards

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination (2011).

ACEI Recognition Award (2010) for Leadership as ACEI MN Chapter President.

Leadership Recognition Award (2009) for Chairing the UMD GLBT Advisory Commission.

The 2007 International College Teaching and learning Conference, Mazatlan, Mexico Best Paper Award for Establishing a Mexicoservice learning program: Changing cultural perceptions, building relationships and taking risks. (Best paper awards are determined by peer evaluation).

The 2005 International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Best Paper Award for The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students. (Best paper awards are determined by peer evaluation).

Outstanding CEHSP Faculty Award Nomination (2003).