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Sandra G. Watkins Professor of Educational Leadership
Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois 61455
309/298-2297 SG-watkins@wiu.edu
Univeristy of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Curriculum
University of Wisconsin- Superior, Superior, Wisconsin M.Ed. in Counseling
Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin B.A. Sociology and Psychology: Minor in French & English Additional Graduate Work University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina University of Southern Florida, Tampa, Florida University of California, Fullerton, California Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Fellowship and Awards
Faculty Achievement for Scholarly and Professional Activity Award, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 Dean Travel Awards, Provost Travel Awards Teaching Experience
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois Professor of Educational Leadership, 2012-present
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, 2007-2012
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, 2003-2007
Iredell County Schools, Statesville, North Carolina Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, 2001-2003
Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Learning, 1997-2001
Robeson County Schools, Lumberton, North Carolina Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Student Services, 1993- 1997
League Middle School, Greenville, South Carolina Principal, 1990-1993
F.D. Bluford Communication Laboratory Magnet School, Greensboro City Schools, Greensboro, North Carolina Principal, 1987-1990
Furman University, Greensville, South Carolina Adjunct Professor
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina Adjunct Professor
University of New Hampshire, Newport/Lebanon, New Hampshire Adjunct Professor
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska Adjunct Professor
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Graduate Teaching Assistant
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Chair, Graduates
Dean M. Langdon, Educational Leadership Graduated Spring 2011
The role of board members in monitoring student performance: Measuring their sense of urgency.
Chester Lien, Educational Leadership Graduated Spring 2011
Perceived knowledge of response to intervention by administration in Illinois. Kent Young, Educational Leadership Graduated Spring 2011
The impact of targeting achievement through governance training on school boards: A qualitative study.
Mike Hanson, Educational Leadership Graduated Spring 2010
A comparison of preferred learning structure of elementary, middle, and high school teachers.
Michael Leroy Grady, Educational Leadership Graduated Spring 2009
Constructivist mathematics theory: The effects of everyday mathematics on sixth grade achievement on the Illinois standard mathematics achievement test.
Vicki VanTuyle, Educational Leadership Graduated Fall 2008 Women superintendents in Illinois: Barriers to the superintendency and how these barriers are considered as reasons for leaving the profession.
Publications
Hunt, J., & Watkins, S. (2013, May/June) Can a Finnish educational model yield similar
success in the U.S.? The Illinois School Board Journal. (81)3 (Invited Article)
Grady, M., Watkins, S., & Greg Montalvo. (Spring/Summer, 2012). The effects of
constructivist mathematics on achievement in rural schools. The Rural Educator. 33 (3).
VanTuyle, V., & Watkins, S. (January, 2012). Teacher librarians as connectors to the school
CEO. School Libraries Worldwide. 18 (1). VanTuyle, V., & Watkins, S. (2011). Preparing leaders to understand the motivations and
challenges of school board members. Education Leadership Review Special Issue: Portland Conference. 12 (3). Retrieved from http://cnx.org/conetent/col11362/1.1/
Hunt, J., Watkins, S., Kersten, T., & Tripses, J. (2011). Restructuring (retooling)
superintendent leadership programs to enhance district leadership. Education Leadership Review Special Issue: Portland Conference. (12)3. Retrieved from http://cnx.org/conetent/col11362/1.1/
Watkins, S. (2011). Missing the bus of gifted learning. The Illinois School Board Journal. (79)5.
Watkins, S., Erickson, D. (2011). Apathy for excellence? Ignoring high-ability learners. The Illinois School Board Journal. (79)5.
Tripses, J., Hunt, J., & Watkins, S. G. (2011, Winter Edition). United States organizations
working to strengthen school leadership preparation programs. Academic Leadership Journal. 9(1). Retrieved from http://www.academicleadership.org
VanTuyle, V., & Watkins, S. G. (2010). Obtaining a higher education faculty position: The
critical role mentoring plays for females. Journal of Women in Educational Leadership. 8(4).
Watkins, S. G, Sheng, Z. B., & VanTuyle, V. (2009). Cultivating highly effective
teachers: Lessons learned from a teacher leader graduate program. P.D.K. International Summit Research Strand and Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.pdkintel.org/member/research.htm.
VanTuyle, V., & Watkins, S. G. (2009). Women superintendents in Illinois: Gender barriers and challenges. Journal of Women in Educational Leadership. 9(3).
House, J. E., & Watkins, S. G. (2009). What’s working in schools? Hope Foundation Publication. 2(3).
Watkins. S. G., & Sheng, Z. B. (2008). Assessing teachers’ professional development
needs. Phi Delta Kappa International – PDK Summit Research Bulletin, Vol. II, Professional Development –Using Research to Improve Practice.
Watkins, S. G., & Sheng, Z. B. (2008, Summer Edition). Are state and national standards
leaving the advanced learner behind? The Forum on Public Policy. Retrieved from http://forumonpublicpolicy.com/summer08papers/archivesummer08/watkins.pdf
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2008). Accountability for result - the realities of data-driven
decision making. Rowman and Littlefield Education: Lanham, MD.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The tipping point: Knowledge failure at the
vision, mission, and core values level. At the tipping point: Navigating the course for the preparation of educational administrators – The 2007 Yearbook of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration. Pro-Active Publications. Lancaster, PA.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007-2008). Analysis of graduate students’ knowledge of
school district’s vision, mission, and core values. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal. 24(3).
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2006). Key to accountability: Good decisions must
marry data, research. The Illinois School Board Journal. 74(5).
Watkins, S. G. (2006). A woman’s worth: Finding balance – achieving stellar
performance through physical, social-emotional, spiritual, and intellectual renewal. Duquesne University School of Education Leadership Institute and the American Association of School Administrators.
Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2006). Walking the tightrope of declining salaries. The
Illinois School Board Journal. 74(1). Watkins, S. G., & Kranovich, F. (2005). The administrator’s survival kit: Look before
you leap into the next leadership position. Duquesne University School of Education Leadership Institute and the American Association of School Administrators.
Watkins, S. G., & O’Brian, M. (2005). Underachievers – who are they? Star Net
television series: No Child Left Behind.
Watkins. S. G., & McCaw. D. S. (2005). Impact and opportunities: Beliefs, mission, school
culture and climate. Star Net television series: No Child Left Behind.
Watkins, S. G. (2004). One-on-one mentoring: The key to exemplary principal
performances. Council for the Great City Schools National Conference Publication. Las Vegas, NV.
Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2005). 10th annual salary survey, accountability drives produce or go message. Illinois School Board Journal. 73(1).
Watkins, S. G. (2004). Does your board have a moral compass? Illinois School Boards
Association Journal. (72) Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004) Leaders for learning: Hispanic learners in our
schools. Star Net television series: No Child Left Behind.
Watkins, S. G., McCaw, D. S., & Borgia, L. (2004). Finding time for professional
development. MCREL Midcontinent Regional Education Lab. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2004). Legacy of pride – a future of responsibility. A
summary report of the 2004 survey of Illinois superintendents. Illinois Association of School Administrators, web site.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004). Achieving excellence through data-driven
decision making: Effective literacy instruction. Star Net television series. General Education.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004). Achieving excellence through data-driven
decision making for administrators: What effective reading instruction looks like. Star Net television series. General Education.
Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2004). Annual salary survey, pressure for quality drives
salary increases. Illinois School Board Journal. 72(1).
Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2004). Evidence-based decision making: Utilizing data
to improve instruction and learning. Star Net television series. No Child Left Behind: Achieving Excellence Through Data-driven Decision Making for Administrators.
Watkins, S. G. (2003). Leverage for leadership: Achieving excellence through data-
driven decision making for administrators – an introduction. Star Net television series: General Education.
Watkins, S., Kim, J., & Yoon, S. ( 2013, August). Future innovators and leaders fall behind in
achievement progress: Red Alert for educational leaders. National Council of Professors of
Educational Administration-67th Annual Conference. Meadowlands, New Jersey.
Hunt, J., Kim, J., Watkins, S., & Tripses, J. (13, August). Leading into the future: Perceptions of
school board presidents on the essential knowledge and skills for superintendent preparation
programs. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration 67th Annual Conference, Meadowlands, New Jersey.
Presentations
Watkins, S. (2013, June). Achieving the dream: Finnish lessons learned: What can rural school districts apply? Texas Rural Education Association State Conference. Dallas, Texas.
Watkins, S., & Hunt, J. (2013, June). Hiring a CEO for United States school districts: Perceptions
school board presidents have of qualifications. International Conference on Education and New Developments. Lisbon, Portugal.
Hunt, J., & Watkins, S. (June, 2013) Constructive conflict resolution by educational administrators: New
skills required in an era of accountability. International Conference on Education and New Developments. Lisbon, Portugal.
Sheng, Z., & Watkins, S. (2013,April). Rural superintendents: Adhere to national staff development
standards to catapult achievement. American Educational Research Association 2013 Annual Conference. San Francisco, California.
Hunt, J., & Watkins, S. (2013, April).What school boards presidents really want from superintendents:
School board presidents weight in. American Educational Research Association, 2013 Annual Conference. San Francisco, California.
Watkins, S., & Hunt, J. (December, 2012). Unlocking the potential of academic leaders: Analysis of
the impact of stress on personal and professional performance. International Higher Education
Curriculum Design and Academic Leadership Conference. Hamilton, New Zealand.
Watkins, S., & Hunt, J. (2012,December). Reclaiming quality leadership programs: A redesigned
curriculum for future leaders. The International Higher Education Curriculum Design
and Academic Leadership Conference. Hamilton, New Zealand.
Watkins, S., & Guerrero, A. (October, 2012). Women under fire: The impact of stress on performance
and personal well-being. Women in Educational Leadership National Conference.
Lincoln, Nebraska.
Watkins, S., & Delaney, J. (October, 2012). Enlisting spiritual and emotional intelligence to enhance
professional practice. Women in Educational Leadership National Conference. Lincoln,
Nebraska.
Watkins, S., & Montalvo, G. (October, 2012). Achieving the dream: Finnish lessons learned
– what can rural districts apply? National Rural Education Association 104th Annual
Convention and Research Symposium. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Montalvo, G., & Watkins, S. (2012, October). Igniting student motivation. Identifying and intervening
with at risk rural students. National Rural Education Association 10th Annual
Convention and Research Symposium. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Watkins, S., Hunt, J., & Tripses, J. (2012, August). Learning effective listening skills: Research
implications for superintendents. Nineteenth International Conference of Learning.
London, England.
Hunt, J., & Watkins, S. (2012, August ). Superintendents critical conversations with educators: What
research says about needed skills enhancement. Nineteenth International Conference of
Learning. London, England.
Hunt, J., Watkins, S., & Tripses, J. (2012, April). Restructuring the superintendency: voices from the
field. American Education Research Association-AERA. Annual Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia.
Montalvo, G., Grady, M., & Watkins, S. G. (2011,October). Comparing student performance in
constructive mathematics and traditional mathematics in three rural school districts. National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Hilton Head Island, SC.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, October). Thrive, survive, or die as a rural school
administrator: lessons from the field. National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Hilton Head Island, SC.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, October). Abandoned learners in rural America: high ability
learners. National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Hilton Head Island, SC.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, August). Preparing leaders to understand the
motivations and challenges of school board members. National Council of Professor of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Portland, OR.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, August). Blazing the trail from public school
superintendent to educational leadership professor: Mentoring and networking the keys to success. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration. Portland, OR.
Watkins, S. G., Hunt, J., Tripses, J., & Kersten, T. (2011, August). Restructuring (retooling)
superintendent leadership programs to enhance district leadership. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Portland, OR.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, August). Superintendents preparation for improving access to
research and resources. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Portland, OR.
Watkins, S. G., Hunt, J., Tripses, J., & Kersten, T. (2011, May). Study of superintendents
perceptions of essential knowledge and skills for exemplary leadership. 13th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens Institute for Education and Research. Athens, Greece.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, April). Motivations and barriers. Running and serving on school boards. National School Boards Association Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Watkins, S. G., Usinger, A., & Hanks, K. (2011, February). The first 100 days: Surviving and
thriving. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Denver, CO.
Watkins, S. G., Webb, C., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, February). Professorships: Tools and techniques
for getting and keeping one. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Denver, CO.
Watkins, S.G. & Hunt, J. (2011, January) Subject and grade level acceleration. A well researched option
educational administrators need to employ to catapult student achievement. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Watkins, S. G., & Hunt, J. (2011, January). The struggle to improve principal preparation: One state’s
study journey. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010, November). Accelerating critical conversations on rural and
small schools. Illinois School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2010, October). Advanced learners: Implementing research and best practices into rural
schools. National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Branson, MO.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010, October). Rural and small schools: Critical research to
support their efficacy. National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Branson, MO.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010, October). Gender differences: Perception of school board
members’ roles, relationships and responsibilities. Women in Educational Leadership National Conference. Lincoln, NE.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTyule, V. (2010, October). Ascent to the superintendency: Showing women the
way. Women in Educational Leadership National Conference. Lincoln, NE.
Watkins, S. G., Tripses, J., & Hunt, J. (2010). United States organizations working to strengthen
school leadership preparation. 2nd International Conference on Education, Economy & Society. Paris, France.
Watkins, S. G., & Weber, L. (2010). RTI – the new buzzword: Hints for answers to
implementation questions. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010). Superintendents: Resources and research at your fingertips for getting and keeping your job. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle,V. (2010). Breaking through the glass ceiling in 2010: Women – be smart
– don’t end up like miss muffet! American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
Watkins, S. G., & Weber, L. (2009). Lost generations: the critical need to challenge the advanced
learner. Triple I (IASB-IASA-IASBO) Annual State Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2009). Enhance your future as a school librarian: Public relations strategies to establish
your importance. Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Springfield, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2009). Marketing strategies to anchor the future of school libraries and school librarians.
Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Springfield, IL. Watkins, S. G. (2009). Cultivating highly effective teachers: Lessons learned from a teacher leader graduate
program. PDK International Summit on Quality Educator Recruitment and Retention. Indianapolis, IN.
Watkins, S. G., Van Tuyle, V., & McIntire, N. (2009). Rural superintendents: Are you forgetting a
key player in accessing research? National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Cincinnati, OH.
Watkins, S. G., Van Tuyle.V., & Sheng, B. (2009). Rural teachers break through isolation. National
Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Cincinnati, OH.
Watkins, S. G., Weber, L., & Montalvo, G. (2009). Rural schools serving all students: Are advanced
learners included? National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Cincinnati, OH.
Watkins, S. G., & Sheng. Z. B. (2009). Are we leaving the advanced learner behind? American
Education Research Association. San Diego, CA.
Watkins, S. G., Cohn, J., & Towney, B. (2009). Whose job is it anyway? How to establish a healthy
board – superintendent relationship. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Watkins, S. G. (2009). Are you leaving the advanced learner behind? American Association of
School Administrators National Conference. San Francisco, CA. Watkins. S. G., Marshall, R., & Closen, J. (2009). Understanding continuous
improvement: Positively influencing the board-superintendent relationship. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2009). Profiles of Illinois women superintendents and the barriers they face. Leadership for Diversity Conference. Peoria, IL.
Watkins, S. G., & Sheng, Z. B. (2008). Assessing teachers’ professional development needs: Teaching to
move teachers along a continuum of excellence. Phi Delta Kappa International Conference. San Antonio, TX.
Watkins, S. G. (2008). Rethinking the delivery of professional development in rural districts: What the
practioner needs to know. National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. San Antonio, TX.
Watkins, S. G. (2008). Are state standards helping or hindering the advanced learners: The data speaks.
National Rural Education Annual Convention and Research Symposium. San Antonio, TX.
Watkins, S. G. (2008). Enhance your future as a school librarian: Public relations strategies to establish
your importance. Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Watkins, S. G. (2008). Marketing strategies to anchor the future of school libraries and librarians.
Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Watkins, S. G., Klah, J., & Reuschel, A. (2008). A school district and university partnership to
examine the policies and practices for the advanced learner. The Triple I (IASB-IASA-IASBO) Annual State Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G., & Seng, Z. B. (2008). Professional development practices in rural schools: Implications
for educational leadership programs. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. San Diego, CA.
Watkins, S. G., & Seng, Z. B. (2008). The advanced learner left behind: Data indicate an urgent need
for instructional leaders on the front line to change practices. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. San Diego, CA.
Watkins, S. G. (2008). Preparing educational executives on the frontline to scan the future. National
Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. San Diego, CA.
Watkins, S. G. (2008). Joining the dots: Meeting national educational imperatives
in a devolved system. Oxford Roundtable, Oxford University. Wadham College, Oxford, England.
Watkins, S. G. (2008). Are state and national standards leaving the advanced learner
behind? – The crisis ahead. Oxford Roundtable. Oxford University, Wadham College, Oxford, England.
Watkins, S. G. (2007). Are we leaving the “exceeds kids (high ability learners) behind? The data speaks. Illinois School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw D. S. (2007). Accountability for results: Everyone’s responsibility. National
Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Oklahoma City, OK.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The 20 questions school board members and
administrators need to ask about data and student achievement. National Rural Education Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Oklahoma City, OK.
Watkins S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The tipping point: Knowledge failure at the vision, mission,
and core values level. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2007). Urgent! Preparing educational leaders to develop and implement a shared vision,
mission, and core values at the school and district levels. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2007). Coaching administrators and school board members. School Librarians for the
Alliance Library System. East Peoria, IL. Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). School board members: 20 questions you need
to ask to get student achievement results. National School Board Association (NSBA) National Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The new questions boards are asking: Be ready. American
Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Watkins, S. G. (2007). Board superintendent relationships: Guiding principles. American Association
of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Watkins. S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2006). 20 questions administrators and school board members need to ask for support and sustainability of student achievement. Illinois Association of
School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials -Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2006). Developing a moral compass to lead with wisdom, style and emotional intelligence.
Women & Emerging Leaders National Conference –American Association of School Administrators (AASA). Washington, D.C.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw D. S. (2006). Are you a turnaround leader? National Rural Education
Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Kansas City, MO.
Watkins, S. G. (2006). Left behind: Rural underachieving gifted and talented students. National Rural Education Association Annual Convention and Research Symposium. Kansas City, MO.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2006). Beginning with the end in mind. National
Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Lexington, KY.
Watkins, S. G., & Simonson, K. (2006). How to become a peak performer and practice the 8th habit
when the sharks are biting. American Association of School Administrators National Conference (AASA). San Diego, CA.
Watkins, S. G. (2005). Urgent! Identify your underachieving gifted. State of Illinois – Raising
Student Achievement Conference. St. Charles, IL. Watkins. S. G. (2005). Get married to your data. State of Illinois – Raising Student Achievement
Conference. St. Charles, IL. Watkins, S. G. (2005). 20 questions boards must ask to support school improvement. Illinois
Association of School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials - Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins. S. G., & McCaw D. S. (2005). 20 questions the public should ask school leaders about data
and school performance. Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2005). A nation divided: Privatization and public schools. Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)
International Conference. Chicago, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2005). Finding Balance: Achieving stellar performance through spiritual, physical, and
intellectual renewal. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.
Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2005). Enhancing the internship experience. National Council of
Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.
Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2005). Leadership for tomorrow: Alternative certification programs. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.
Watkins, S. G. (2005). Enhancing the sense of urgency for exemplary teaching of school community
relations. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2005). School board members: 20 questions you need to ask to get
student achievement. National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference. San Diego, CA.
Watkins. S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2005). Program evaluation of reading at the secondary level. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) National Conference. Orlando, FL.
Watkins, S. G. (2005). The superintendent’s extreme make-over: Tools for physical,
spiritual, and intellectual renewal. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. San Antonio. TX.
Watkins, S. G., & Karanovich, F. (2004). The administrator’s survival kit: Look before you leap into
the next leadership position. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Women’s Conference. Washington, D.C.
Watkins, S. G., Cohen, P., & Parker, S. (2004). One on one mentoring: The key to exemplary
principal performance. Great City Schools National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004). Enhancing the internship experience. National
Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Branson, MO.
Watkins, S. G. (2004). Utilizing the emotional intelligence quotient and assessment tools for admittance to
the educational leadership preparation program. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Branson, MO.
Watkins, S. G. (2004). Tools to assess the effectiveness of the principal – teacher
evaluation conference. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Branson, MO.
Watkins, S. G. (2007). Coaching administrators and school board members. School librarians
for the Alliance Library System. East Peoria, IL.
Watkins, S. G. (2007). Wellness: Finding balance. Pre K-12 School Administrators and Teachers.
Roseville, IL. Watkins, S. G. (2005). Illinois Annual Salary Survey. Administrators’ Roundtable, Western Illinois
University. Macomb, IL.
Membership and Service
American Education and Research Association (AERA) National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Rural Educators Association (NREA) Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK) American Supervision and Curriculum Development Association (ASCO) Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools (AIRSS) Administrators’ Round Table of Western Illinois Illinois Council of Professors of Educational Administration (ICEPA)
Phi Delta Kappa-Western Illinois University Chapter (PDK)
Manuscript Reviewer
National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Journals Journal of Educational Change International Journal of Educational Organizations and Leadership
Session Moderator: 2013
National Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (NCPEA) National Conference. (August , 2013) Session Moderator on Global educational leadership: Perceptions from international K-12 educators. Meadowlands, New Jersey
National Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (NCPEA) National Conference (August 2013). Session Moderator: The relationship between Illinois public school district superintendent longevity and high school student achievement. Meadowlands, New Jersey
International Conference on Education and New Developments (June 2013.) Chair and Session Moderator for the following presentations on: Organizational Issues in Educational; Organizations:: (1) Intra-Organizational career opportunities in Estonian university libraries (2) A necessity and a possibility; Where are human rights in the school curricula? (3) The appropriate model of graduate studies for the Asian countries (4) Reproduction of inequality through outside-school education (5) Why change what’s not broken? Changing perception and attitudes using technology (5) Learning that Makes a Difference: Pedagogy and Practice for learning abroad. Lisbon, Portugal
National Rural Education Association (NREA), President Elect,
October 2012- Present National Rural Education Association (NREA) Executive Board Member,
November 2009 – Present. National Rural Education Association (NREA) Higher Education Committee, Editorial
Committee, Research Committee, Diversity Committee. November 2006 – Present. National Rural Education Association (NREA) Illinois Delegate to NREA Delegate
Assembly, July 2007 –Present. Executive Board Member, Association for Illinois Rural and Small Schools (AIRSS),
August 2003–Present; Treasurer 2003-2010. Service to Public Schools, ROE’s
in Western Illinois, and AEA #9 in Bettendorf, Iowa, 2003 - Present. Phi Delta Kappa,
Co-President 2010 – Present President August 2005 - December 2007 Faculty Advisor, December 2007 – Present Foundations Representative, December 2007 –2008
Theme Committee Member, Western Illinois University, August 2011- Present.
Bureau of Cultural Affairs Committee Member,
Western Illinois University, August 2005 -May, 2008. University Benefits Committee
2010 – Present. Facilitated contribution from Phi Delta Kappa for K-8 books in the Curriculum Library.
April, 2013. Facilitated contributions for Phi Delta Kappa Walk Through Training Kit to Curriculum
Library. May, 2011. Facilitated contributions of Primary and Secondary Diagnostic Reading Kits (DRA) to
Curriculum Library. April, 2011. Search Committee
Vice President of Student Services, 2010-2011. Tuition Waiver Committee,
2009- 2010 Council for International Education:
Member, Western Illinois University, September 2007-2010 College COEHS Faculty Council (Dean’s Committee),
August, 2005- 2009. Facilitated contribution of registration fees for eleven participants (WIU doctoral cohort IV)
at the World’s Future Conference in Chicago, IL – Amount $695.00 per person = $7645.00 total. July 2009.
Consultant/ Member to Continuing Education Committee, 2008- Present
Appointed Consultant to Lt. Governor’s Classroom First Commission, 2011-2012
Appointed Committee Member of Illinois Redesign Committee for the Superintendency and Curriculum Design, 2012- Present
COEHS Professional Travel Committee for the College of Education and Human Services, Western Illinois University, August 2003 - August 2008, August 2009 – 2011.
Co-chair of Educational Leadership Search for Department Chair, Western Illinois University, October, 2007 – May 2008.
Facilitated contribution of books and materials ($10,000) to the Horrabin Hall Curriculum Library Collection from the Zaner Bloser Publishing Company, May 2008.
Restructuring 500 Level Principal Course Work/Program for Department of Educational Leadership, Western Illinois University, August 2007-2011
Department Coordinator on Diversity, Western Illinois University, August 2008 – 2012.
Graduate Committee Member, August 2003- Present.
Personnel Committee (Vision), First Christian Church- Macomb, IL. 2010- 2011
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