Dr. Jane Ziebarth-Bovill

2016 Faculty Vita Teacher Education DepartmentCollege of Education Building B-163University of Nebraska at Kearney(308) 865-8815ziebarthj@unk.edu

EducationPh.D. 1996 University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Lincoln, NEAdministration, Curriculum & Instruction

Master of Arts 1983 Kearney State CollegeIn Education Kearney, NE

Social Science 4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Arts 1980 Kearney State CollegeIn Education Kearney, NE

Comprehensive Degree in Social ScienceGraduated Cum Laude

Professional ExperienceUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney (2009-Present)Associate Professor, Teacher Education Department (Tenured)

University of Nebraska at Kearney (2001-2009)Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Department (Tenured)

University of Nebraska at Kearney (2000-2005)Assistant Professor, Teacher Education DepartmentCollege of Education Academic Advisor, UNK Summer Advising and Enrollment

University of Nebraska at Kearney (1999-2000)Assistant Professor, Professional Teacher Education DepartmentExecutive Director, Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal

University of Nebraska at Kearney (1996-1999)Assistant Professor, Professional Teacher Education Department

University of Nebraska at Lincoln (1993-1995)Instructor and Administrative Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction Department

University of Nebraska at Lincoln (1991-1993)Graduate Assistant, Curriculum & Instruction Department

(Professional Experience continued)

Nebraska Department of Education (1989-1991)Coordinator, Education of Homeless Children & Youth Federal ProgramAssistant to the Assistant Commissioner of Education

University of Nebraska at Kearney (1986-1989)Instructor & Education 390 Field Experience Coordinator, Professional Teacher Education DepartmentInformation Specialist, NEB/CRESS, Education Administration DepartmentSummer Orientation Advisor

Kearney State College (1984-1986)Assistant Coordinator, Education 390 Field Experience Program, Student Teaching DepartmentInformation Specialist, NEB/CRESS, Education Administration Department

Kearney State College (1981-1983)Graduate Assistant, Education 390 Field Experience Program, Student Teaching Department

Other Relevant Professional Experiences

Policy Researcher, United States Senate, Lincoln, NE (Summer 1998)Special assignment researcher for Senator J. Robert Kerrey (Initiative 413)

Nelson U.S Senate Campaign, Lincoln, NE (Summer 1996)Research Consultant (Education, Agriculture & Human Services)

Research Intern, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. (Summer 1989)Selected as Summer Research Intern for Senator J. James Exon

South Central Nebraska Economic Development, Kearney, NE (1983-84)Research Consultant & Grant Writer

Social Studies Teacher (1980)Long-term substitute teacher at Holdrege Senior High School, Holdrege, NE

Refereed Publications

“Training teacher to deal with diversity in rural American schools” The Science Education Article Collects (2016). 27-29. Jeffrey Kritzer and Jane Ziebarth-Bovill

“Preparing preservice teachers for diversity” Eastern Education Journal. (Winter, 2012) http://castle.eiu.edu/edjournal/ Vol. 41(1). Jeffrey Kritzer and Jane Ziebarth-Bovill.

“Essential criteria used for hiring first year teacher candidates” Education. (Fall 2012) Vol. 133, No. 3. Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, Jeffrey Kritzer, & Ronald Bovill.

“A partnership in progress” Education. (Spring 2008) Vol. 128, No 3. (441-459). Jane Ziebarth and Ronald Bovill

“The reflective teacher” Eastern Education Journal (Spring 2005) Vol. 34, No1. Jane Ziebarth-Bovill and Ronald Bovill.

"Preparing for democracy and diversity: The impact of a community-based field experience on preservice teachers' knowledge, skills and attitudes” Action in Teacher Education. (Summer 2000) Vol. 22, No. 1, (79-91). Dennis Potthoff, Julie Dinsmore, Gerry Stirtz, Tom Walsh, Jane Ziebarth, Karen Eifler.

"Toward realistic altruism: A community-based field experience” Education (Fall 1999) Vol. 120, No. 1, (149-160 & 75). Karen Eifler, Jane Ziebarth, Dennis Potthoff, Julie Dinsmore, Tom Walsh, Gerry Stirtz.

Published Book ChaptersInvitational Advising: Applying Invitational Education to Academic Advising (2016). In S. Gregory and J. Edwards (Eds.), Invitational Education and Practice in Higher Education: An International Perspective. Ziebarth-Bovill, J., Matyo-Cepero, J., & Varvisotis, S.

Preparing for Teaching in a Democratic Society: The Political Science – Teacher Education Block (2015). In Penny Tenuto (Ed.), Renewed Accountability for Access and Excellence: Applying a Model for Democratic Professional Practice in Education. Lanham, Maryland: Lexington Books. Potthoff, D. E., Duffin, D. L., Ziebarth-Bovill, J.

Sharing Responsibility for Democratic Governance: Preparing the Next Generation of Teacher-Leaders (2015) Renewed Accountability for Access and Excellence: Applying a Model for Democratic Professional Practice in Education. Lanham, Maryland: Lexington Books. Duffin, D. L., Ziebarth-Bovill, J., Potthoff, D. E., Krueger, R. A.

Digital gaming and pre-service teachers. (Fall, 2014). "Handbook of Research on Gaming Trends in P-12 Education”. Phu Vu, Scott Fredrickson, Patricia Hoehner, & Jane Ziebarth-Bovill

Non-refereed PublicationsBookAmazing Alec: A Boy of Remarkable Character [Co-authored with Ron Bovill] (Completed Fall 2010-Tentative Publication-Spring 2011)

Handbook“UNK Field-based Program Handbook for Network of Partner School Principals [Co-edited with Ron Bovill] (May, 2006)

DissertationPartners in Learning: Perceptions of University Student Partners in Elementary Classrooms During Their Early Field Experience. Dissertation (1996) University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI9623645/

Newsletters Partnership perspective-Scholarly work by network cooperating teachers will contribute to pedagogical learning for UNK preservice teachers (Fall, 2008) Network of Partner

School Newsletter“Diversity Resources from Teacher Education 401/808: Multicultural Education/Human Relations Students” (Spring, 2008) Network of Partner School Newsletter. [Co-created with Ron Bovill] Nebraska Center for Rural Education and Small Schools (NEB/CRESS) Newsletters. (1988-1989). Education Administration Department, Kearney State College

Professional Reviews and Editorials“Power of Vision” Online Review http://www.starthrower.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=58

“Hurting Bad Schools Doesn’t Improve Them” Omaha World Herald (November 22, 2003). Midlands Voice Guest Editorial.Policy Papers"Homeless Children and Youth in Nebraska Report” (spring, 1991) Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, NE

"The Nebraska Educational Service Unit Evaluation Process and Comprehensive Self Study" (spring, 1990) [Shared responsibility with Dr. Dean Bergman]. Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, NE

"Global Education Position Statement and Earth Day Resolution". (spring, 1990) [Shared responsibility with Steering Committee] Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, NE

"LB 408: Nebraska Student Exchange Act". (spring, 1990). Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, NEPamphletThe South Platte Story. (1978) South Platte United Chambers of Commerce, Wilcox, NE

Grants & Scholarly StipendsRural Futures Institute, Teaching and Engagement Grant Application Submitted (Spring 2017)

eCampus Distance Education Stipend, TE 820: Teacher Leadership Course. (Summer 2017) UNK ($3,000)

POE Award, TE 100 Curriculum Renewal. (2016-2017) UNK ($1700)

PTE 290: Community-Based Service Early Field Experience. (Fall 1998) Office of Graduate Studies and Research. University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE($1,438) [Co-submitted with Dr. Dennis Potthoff]

Stewart B. Mckinney Homeless Assistance Act: Education for Homeless Children & Youth. U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. ($50,000 FY 1991 & $50,000 FY 1990)

Mentoring ActivitiesMentor for UNK Undergraduate Research Fellow, Madi Casper (2016-2017)

Creative Activities

Reviewed manuscript for the NNER Journal, October 2011, Volume 3 “Powerful Teaching: A Framework for Utilizing Service Learning in the Classroom” by Diana J. Durbin and Carol A. Marchel

Reviewed conference proposals for the Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education (Spring 2010)

Reviewed Rookie Teacher text for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. May, 2007

Reviewed Classroom Assessment text from John Wiley & Sons (Summer 2006)

Planned and facilitated a Common Ground Seminar for First Year Experience Students using the book, Original Wisdom, by Robert Wolff (August 2006)

Prepared and presented the "UNK Gender Equity Report" to the NU Board of Regents. (May, 2000-June, 2002).

Planned and implemented the Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal Leadership Institute. (June, 2000).

Edited the Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal (NeNER) newsletter. (Fall1999) Created the "Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal" Flyer (Summer 1999).

PresentationsInternational Presentations

Invitational Advising: Applying Invitational Education to academic advising. Invitational learning, leading, and living in secondary and higher education: Strategies for practicing what we believe (November 2016). International Alliance for Invitational Education World Conference, Lexington, KY. (Ziebarth-Bovill, J.).

Invitational Education, IEP meetings and YOU (November 2016). International Alliance for Invitational Education World Conference, Lexington, KY. (Varvisotis, S., Cepero, J., Ziebarth-Bovill, J).

Meeting the needs of second language undergraduate students through Invitational Education (November 2016). International Alliance for Invitational Education World Conference, Lexington, KY. (Tracy, G., Cepero, J., Varvisotis, S., & Ziebarth-Bovill, J.)

The Development of an Invitational Relationship Between Junior Faculty and Mentors. International Alliance for Invitational Education (IAIE). (October 2015). Long Island, NY. (Jude Cepero, Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, and Stathene Varvisotis.

Invitational Advising: Transforming Academic Advising with Invitational Education. International Alliance for Invitational Education (IAIE). (October 2014). Nashville, TN (Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, Jude Cepero, and Stathene Varvisotos).

National PresentationsGame-Based Learning and Teacher Education, Association of Teacher Education Annual Conference, Phoenix AZ. (February 2015). (Pat Hoehner, Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, Scott Fredrickson, & Phu Vu).

Shared Responsibility for Building an engaged citizenry: Pairing an introductory education class with a political science course to advance education in a democracy. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER). (October 2014). Cincinnati, OH. (Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, Diane Duffin, & Dennis Potthoff).

Engage Us: Using active learning strategies to promote engagement and advance education in a democracy. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER). (October 2014). Cincinnati, OH. (Jane Ziebarth-Bovill & Geraldine Stirtz).

Engaging a New Generation of Citizens: Creating Democratic Community in the Classroom. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) (October 18-20, 2012). Denver, CO. (Co-presented with Dr.Ken Anderson & Dr. Glenn Tracy).

Teacher Candidate Perceptions of Democratic Engagement in P-12 Classrooms: An Exploratory Study. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) (October 18-20, 2012). Denver, CO. (Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff, Dr. Ken Anderson, & Dr. Glenn Tracy).

(National Presentations continued)The art of collaboration and the charter school debate: When the learners are teachers and researchers. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) (October 18-20, 2012). Denver, CO. (Co-presented with Dr. Diane Duffin, Mr. Dustin Broeder, & Ms. Victoria Klaus).

The essential criteria for hiring first year teacher candidates: Seeking and finding diverse perspectives from four groups within a network of partner schools. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) (October 18-20, 2012). Denver, CO. (Poster Presentation).

Undergraduate research and Goodlad’s Postulate 8. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) (October 18-20, 2012). Denver, CO. (Co-presented with Dr. Martha Kruse, Dr. Diane Duffin, Dr. Dennis Potthoff, Dr. Christie Maloyed, & Mr. Karson Kuntz.

Turning Learning Upside Down: The Inverted Impact of a Field-based Introductory

Experience. Professional Development Schools (PDS) National Conference. (March 8, 2012). Las Vegas, NV

Invitational Advising: Applying Invitational Education to Academic Advising. National Academic Advising Association National Conference (NACADA) (October, 2011). Denver, CO

Advancing the Co-Teaching Model: Enhancing Education for Everyone by Renewing a Student Teaching Program. National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) (October, 2011). Hartford, CT (Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff and Roger Nyffeler).

Reinventing Our Own Teaching – Curriculum Differentiation and the College Classroom. National Network for Educational Renewal Annual Conference (NNER) (October, 2011). Hartford, CT (Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff, Dr. Sherry Crow, & Dr. Wendy McCarty).

“Building an Engaged Citizenry: Lessons Learned From Pairing an Introductory Education Class with a Political Science Course to Promote the Democratic Ideal” NNER Conference (October 2010) Normal, Illinois (Co-presented with Dr. Diane Duffin)

“http://purposesforschools.blogspot.com/ -- Applying the NNER BlogSpot to an Introductory Education Course” NNER Conference (October 2010) Normal, Illinois

“Brain-friendly Teaching Strategies” Kappa Delta Pi Convocation (October 2009), Orlando, Florida

“Top Ten Characteristics of Teacher-Leaders” Kappa Delta Pi Convocation (October 2009), Orlando, Florida

(National Presentations continued)“Impact of a Field-Based Introductory Course on Teaching Candidates' Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions” NNER Conference (October, 2009) Seattle, WA

“Learning and Teaching Together” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (September 2008), Arlington, West Texas [Co-presented with Dennis Potthoff and Ron Bovill]

“The Power of Quantum Learning: Renewing Partner Schools & Professional Educators”Professional Development Schools Conference (April 2008) Orlando, Florida [Co-presented with Jane Strawhecker, Carrie Kracl, & Nancy Brosamle]

“Partners in Pedagogy: Using a Network Newsletter to Promote Civic Engagement” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October 2007), Charleston, West Virginia [Co-presented with Ron Bovill]

“No Longer a Silent Partner” Professional Development Schools Annual Conference (March 2007) Las Vegas, Nevada [Co-presented with Ron Bovill]

“Partners in Pedagogy: Using Service-Learning to Promote Collaboration between an English Professor and Teacher Educator.” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference in Cincinnati, (Ohio (October 2006) [Co-presented with Mr. Ron Bovill and Ms. Anita Lorentzen.]

“Multiple Perspectives with One Common Goal for Promoting Partner Schools and Hybrid Educators.” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October 2005), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina [Co-presented with Ron Bovill, Jane Strawhecker, Nancy Brosamle, and Becky Stadler.

“Strengthening Commitment to the NNER Agenda-Two Strategies for Assessing Teacher Candidates’ Understanding of the Four Moral Dimensions.” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October 2004), St. Louis, MO [Written proposal accepted for presentation, however did not attend; Dr. Dennis Potthoff & Dr. Ed. Walker co-presented]

“Exploring the ALL Concept-Providing All Learners With Nurturing Pedagogy, Equal And Equitable Access To Knowledge.” National Network for Educational Renewal

Conference (October, 2004), St. Louis, MO [Did not attend conference, Co-presenter Dr. Dennis Potthoff]

“What It Means to Be a Morally Responsible Educator-An Exploration.” AACTE Conference (February, 2004), Chicago, IL. [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff]

“What it Means to Be a Morally Responsible Educator-An Exploration.” AACTE Annual Conference (February, 2004), Chicago, IL [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff]

(National Presentations continued)“Creating Coherence: Nine Common Assessments of Preservice Teacher Performance.” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October 2003), Salt Lake City, Utah [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff, Dr. Neal Schnoor, & Mr. Jerry Gloystein]

“Strengthening Commitment to the Moral Aims of Education-Three Strategies for Promoting Morally Responsible Teaching.” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October, 2003), Salt Lake City, Utah [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff]

“The Impact of Cohorts: Looking Back at the First Year of a Renewed Program for Prospective Teacher.” AACTE Conference (January, 2003), New Orleans, LA.

“Teaching in a Democratic Society: A First Year Cohort-based Program for Prospective Teachers.” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October 2002), Upper Montclair, New Jersey [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff]

“What It Means To Be A Morally Responsible Educator In A Social And Political Democracy: Perceptions Of First Year Education Majors.” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October, 2002), Upper Montclair, New Jersey [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff, and Dr. Ed Walker]

“Realizing Possibilities: A model for Integrating General Studies and COE Coursework in an Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program” National Network for Educational Renewal Conference (October, 2001) Denver, Colorado [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff and Dr. Ed Walker]

“Bending a Line into a Triangle: Forging a Tripartite Approach to Teacher Education” National Network for Educational Renewal (September, 2000) Portland, Maine [Co-presented with Dr. Marilyn Hadley, Dr. John Anderson, Mr. Jerry Gloystein, Dr. Ed Scantling, Dr. Rebecca Umland, Dr. Ed Walker]

"The Arts in Teaching and Teacher Education: The Nebraska Perspective". National Network for Educational Renewal Leadership Institute (March, 2000) Seattle, Washington [Co-presented with Mrs. Pat Zeimet]

"Diversity Initiative Progress Report: The Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal". National Network for Educational Renewal Diversity Initiative Chief Worriers' meeting (September, 1999) Seattle, Washington

Regional PresentationsAcademic Service-Learning: Sustaining our Democracy, Heartland Campus Compact, MO, OK, KN, NE, (October 2015). Kansas City, MO (Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, Gerry Stirtz, & Wendy McCarty)

Instructional Coaching for Professional Development in Service-Learning, Heartland Campus Compact, MO, OK, KN, NE, Kansas City, MO. (October 2015). Wendy McCarty, Gerry Stirtz, & Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, J.

“Connecting Service-Learning to Teaching in a Democratic Society” Seventh Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education (October 2010). Doane State College, Crete, NE (Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff) “Comparing Service-Learning & School-Based Observations: Do They Both Make a Difference in Teacher Candidate Learning?” Sixth Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Conference (September 2009). Omaha, NE

“Intergenerational Collaboration: Learning From and Serving Our Elders” Fifth Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Conference (September 2008). Brookings, South Dakota.

"Making Service-Learning Reflection a Critical Thinking Experience” Fifth Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Conference (September 2008). Brookings, South Dakota. [Co-presented with Wendy McCarty]

“Using Interactive Technology Tools to Enhance Service-Learning Experiences”Fifth Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Conference (September 2008). Brookings, South Dakota. [Poster Session with Vrushali Moghe]

“Using Graphic Organizers to Help PK-16 Students Plan Their Service- Learning Projects” (Poster Presentation) Fourth Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Conference (October 2007) Kearney, NE [Co-presented with Dr. Tommy Hansen and Ms. Vrushali Moghe, Teacher Education Graduate Assistant]

“Using a Partner School Newsletter” Fourth Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Conference (October 2007) Kearney, NE [Co-presented with Ron Bovill]

“Cultivating Seeds of Service-Learning on Combined Turfs: Collaboration between an English Professor and Teacher Educator. Third Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Lincoln, Nebraska (September 2006) [Co-presented with Ms. Anita Lorentzen]

"Nebraska's Response to the Education of Homeless Children and Youth". Regional State Homeless Coordinator's Meeting (1991) Kansas City, Kansas

StateLearning to Lead, Leading to Learn: NEA Emerging Leaders Academy (May 2009) NSEA Higher Education Academy, Lincoln, NE

The History of NNER from 1999 to 2001” (Spring, 2007) Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal Spring Conference. Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska

"The Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal: A Mentoring Structure for Higher Education Institutions". NSEA Leadership Conference (Summer, 1999) Kearney, NE

"School-University Partnerships: The Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal". NSEA Quality Schools Conference (June, 2000) Kearney, NE

"Building Bridges Between Policy-Makers and Educators". Nebraska Center for Education Policy (Fall, 1998) University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

"International Education: Nebraska State Department of Education's Position Paper on Global Education". Nebraska School Boards Association Annual Convention (1990) Omaha, NE

UNK

Establishing a growth mindset in early learners (September 16 & 17, 2016). UNK Early Childhood Conference, UNK, Kearney, NE. Ziebarth-Bovill, J., Casper, M.

Best practices 2015-2016: TE 100. Open Access Textbook (OAT) Phase 2 Workshop, Ziebarth-Bovill, J, (June 2016). UNK, Kearney Nebraska. Ziebarth-Bovill, J.

“Teacher Education Requirements” (August, 2010) English Department New Student Orientation, UNK Thomas Hall. Jane Ziebarth-Bovill

“Teaching with Passion” (October, 2008) SEAN Meeting UNK COE Building[Co-presented with Ron Bovill]

"Engaging UNK Students with Service Learning" (March 2008) UNK Center for Teaching Excellence [Co-presented with Ken Larson, CBT; Janice Fronczak, FAH; Tamara Smith, NSS]

“The First Year Experience Program at UNK: How to Get Involved” (October, 2004) UNK Center for Teaching Excellence, Kearney, NE. [Co-presented with Dr. Kathryn Benzel and Ms. Sarah Davis]

“Active Learning in the First Year Experience Class” (August, 2003) First Year Experience Workshop [Co-presented with Dr. Suzanne Maughan]

(UNK Presentations continued)“Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education Programs at UNK” (October, 2003) UNK Scholars Day, Kearney, NE. [Co-presented with Dr. Ed Walker and Ms. Sarah Davis]

“Professional Portfolios” UNK Student Education Association of Nebraska (March, 2001) Kearney, Nebraska [Co-presented with Mr. Ron Bovill]

College of EducationInvitational Education: Applying Invitational Education to teaching, research, and service. COE Teaching and Research Forum, (November 2016). UNK, Kearney, NE. Ziebarth-Bovill, J., Cepero, J., Varvisotis, S., & Tracy, G.

“Quantum Learning” Teacher Education Department Meeting (August, 2011)

“DI Conversation Café” COE Professional Development Event (April, 2011)

“Teacher Education 100: Teaching in a Democratic Society” UNK College of Education Share Fair (September, 2001) Kearney, Nebraska [Co-presented with Dr. Ed Walker]

"Service-Learning in Teacher Education Programs" Faculty Research Conference, (Spring, 1998) University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE [Co-presented with Dr. Dennis Potthoff]

Community & Other“Brain-based Education with Class.” Instructional Learning Seminar, Park Elementary, Kearney Public Schools, (January 14, 2013). Kearney Nebraska.

“Teaching as a Career.” Career Exploration Day, Wilcox-Hildreth Middle School. (March 19, 2013). Hildreth, Nebraska.“Service-Learning & Teaching” (February, 2010) Delta Kappa Gamma, Kearney, NE

“UNK Leo Club: Serving, Learning & Leading” (November, 2010) Ms. Christina Jackson’s UNK Communications Class

“A Time to Heal: Learning From Our Losses” (Fall 2009) P.E.O., Chap. AS, Kearney, NE

“Service-Learning: The Soul of a Citizen” (May 2009) Kearney Dawn Rotary, Kearney, NE

"Partners in Learning" Kilgorian Retreat (1996) Lincoln, NE"A Study of Merit Pay for Administrators" Superintendent's Executive Committee (1991) Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE [Presenting Team Member]

"International Education in Nebraska" Lincoln Chapter of United Nations Association (1991) Lincoln, NE

Professional Development ActivitiesSeptember 30, 2016. Growth Mindset Matters: Incorporating Grit, Resilence, & Self-Efficacy in Your FYE Program. Innovative Educators. Webinar. Amy Baldwin & Brian Tietje.

February 25, 2016. 21st Century Education; Digital Tools Advancing Teaching & Learning. Tech Edge UNK Spring Conference, UNK.

November 19, 2014: Activating student voice as a driver for deep learning, Verso-Edchat Interactive. Phil Stubbs.

August 20, 2013: The Digital Difference: Engaging Students, Increasing Productivity, and Impacting Success, Cengage. Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins

August 14, 2013: Making the Most of Your Prep Time,” Kappa Delta Pi, International. Maia Heyck-Merlin

August 13, 2013: Making Horses Thirsty: Increasing Motivation to Learn, Cengage. Damon Givehand

August 6, 2013: From Icebreakers to Topic Starters: Driving Engagement From the Get-Go, Cengage. Shawn Orr

May 16, 2013 - May 17, 2013: Critical Thinking Workshop, UNK General Studies & Center for Teaching Excellence, Kearney, Nebraska. Dr. Stephen Brookfield

May 14, 2013: Deep Learning: Promote Critical Thinking and Improve Problem Solving Skills, HigherEdHero. Terry Doyle

March 20, 2013: Fantastic, Elastic Brain: Brain-based Learning, Brownell Talbot, Omaha, Nebraska. Seminar Facilitator: Dr. JoAnn Deak, author of Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain

March 18, 2013 - March 20, 2013: Dale Carnegie Leadership Immersion Program, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska, USA.

RecognitionNationalMarquis Who’s Who in America (2009-2010)NEA Emerging Leaders Academy (2008-2009)International Who’s Who of Professional & Business Women nominee (Fall 2008)National Association of Professional Women Selected Member (Fall, 2008)Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society for Women (Fall, 2008)Empire Who’s Who (Fall 2005)Who’s Who Among America’s Teacher’s (May 2005, November, 2003)StateSelected as first State Advisor for the Student Education Association of Nebraska (1997-1998) NSEA, Lincoln, NE

UniversityMortar Board Faculty Recognition (Fall 2012)Mortar Board Faculty Recognition (Fall 2009)Alpha Kappa Upsilon Iota (Union Honor Society) Distinguished Member (Spring 2000) University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NEPhi Eta Sigma (First Year Student Honor Society) Honorary Member (Spring 2000)"Teaching Contributions to Students" Award (1995) University of Nebraska, Lincoln Parents' Association and Teaching Council, Lincoln, NE

RecognitionCollege of EducationCollege of Education Outstanding Scholarship Award (April, 2014)College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award (April, 2007)Teacher Education Teacher Education Scholarly Activity Recognition (Fall, 2007)CommunityFriends of Education Award, Kearney School Board (1998) Kearney, NE

Selected AffiliationsInternational/NationalInternational Alliance for Invitational Education, Regional Leader (2015-2017)International Alliance for Invitational Education, Higher Ed Committee (2014-2017)International Alliance for Invitational Education (2008-present)

IAIE College Consortium Membership Board Representative (2012-present)National Academic Advising Association (2009-present)Women in Higher Education Member (2008-present)National Association of Women Writers (2008-present)Kappa Delta Pi (Reinstated in 2008-present) Phi Delta Kappa Education Honorary (1996-present)Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) (1996-present)

-Attended ASCD “What Great Teachers Do Differently” Seminar (March 2008) LasVegas, NVNational Network for Educational Renewal Op-Ed Writer’s Workshop (April, 2003)National Network for Educational Renewal Leadership Institute Associate (1999-2000)

Selected AffiliationsRegionalMid-Nebraska Consortium for Service Learning in Higher Education member (2006-Present)StateNebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities (2017-2019)Nebraska Department of Education, Training & Education Standard Review (2015-2016)NSEA Higher Education Academy Participant (2008-2010)Nebraska Schoolmaster’s (2003-Present)Nebraska Department of Education Higher Education Assessment Frameworks (2003-2006)Nebraska Future Teacher World Steering Committee (2000)Nebraska Department of Education Mentoring Committee (2000)NSEA Mentoring Ad Hoc Committee (1999-2000)NSEA Rural Education Ad Hoc Committee (1999-2000)Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal Leadership Institute Associate (1997-1998)

Nebraska UniversityNU Legislative Advocacy Network Member (2006-Present)University of Nebraska Gender Equity Committee member (1999-2000)University of Nebraska Gender Equity Symposium Steering Committee (2000)

University of Nebraska at KearneyUNK Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Award Selection Committee (2015-2017)UNK American Democracy Project Committee (2015-2017)UNK Faculty Senate, Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee (2015-2017)UNK Search Committee for Director of Academic Success (2011-2012) UNK Student Success Council (2011-Present)UNK Undergraduate Research Council (2011-2012)UNK Learning Strategies Office Academic Program Review Chair (Fall 2008-Spring 2009)UNK Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee (2008)UNKEA-Secretary (2011-2012)UNKEA- Vice President (2009-2010)UNKEA Membership Committee Chair (2010-2014) UNKEA Nominations Committee Member (2007)UNK SEAN Co-Advisor (2010-2012)UNK Faculty Wives (2003-Present)UNK Phase I General Studies Team Member (2005-2006)UNK Career Center Program Review Invited Participant (2007)UNK First Year Experience Writing Assessment Team (2004-2006)UNK First Year Experience Program Faculty Member (2001-2006)UNK General Studies-Phase I Committee Member (2005-2006)UNK Geography Department Review Team member (Spring 2004)Chancellor's Gender Equity Committee, Chairperson, UNK (1999-2000)UNK Faculty Senate (1998-2000)UNK Faculty Senate Election & Constitution Committee (1998-2000)UNK Faculty Senate Library Committee (1997-1999)UNK Diversity Coordinating Committee (1996-2006)

UNK Service Learning Center Research Team (1999-2000)UNK Go for the Gold recruitment team (1999-2000)UNKEA member (1996-2000) Delegate Assembly

College of EducationCollege of Education, CAEP Standard One Committee (2016-2017)College of Education, Open Access Textbook Committee Representative (2016-2017)College of Education, Teacher Education Department Chair Search (2014-1015)College of Education Dean’s Professional Development Committee (2010-2014)College of Education NCATE Share Fair Participant (TE 100 & Diversity)Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Associate Advisor (Fall, 2008-Present) College of Education Partner School Network Summer Institute Participant (2008)College of Education Professional Sequence Team (Level One Coordinator)College of Education Undergraduate Program Renewal Steering Committee (1999-2000)College of Education Diversity Center Committee member (1999-2000)College of Education Diversity Cohort member (1998-1999)College of Education Democracy Cohort Co-facilitator (1999-2000)College of Education Technology Cohort member (2001-2002)College of Education Honors Convocation Planning Committee (1997-1999)Student Education Association of Nebraska (SEAN) Chapter Advisor (1996-1998)

Teacher EducationTeacher Education Faculty Search Committee Chair (2016-2017)Teacher Education Student Success Committee (2011-Present)Teacher Education 100 Curriculum Team (2000-present)Teacher Education Student Retention and Recruitment Committee (2008-2010)Teacher Education Level One Planning Committee (2001-Present)Teacher Education Student Scholarship Committee (2004-2010)Teacher Education Technology Committee (1999-2000)Teacher Education Diversity Theme Team (1999-2000)

CommunityP.E.O. (2005-Present) Yearbook Chairperson (2006-2007) & UNK-PEO Relations Chairperson (2006-2007) Treasurer (2009-2010) Recording Secretary (2016-2017)Walk in the Copes’ Shoes, Sole Sister (2015-2017)Kearney First Lutheran Church, Stewardship Committee (2016-2017) Constitution & Bylaws Committee (2016-2017)Kearney Lion’s Club (2008-Present)Buffalo County Community Health Partners-Dementia Task Force (2015-2016)American Red Cross Volunteer Neighborhood Leader (2010-2011)UNK Leo Club Chapter Sponsor (Fall 2008-2010)American Legion Auxiliary Member (1996-present)Nebraska Legislative League (1998-Present)Kearney Public Schools PAWS Guest Teacher (Summer 2009) Friends of the Great Platte River Road Archway Steering Committee (2008)Kearney Area Humane Society Volunteer Dog Walking Program (2007)Nebraska Youth First Conference (2007 & 2008) Kearney, NE

First Lutheran-American Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer (2007)Game & Parks & Kearney Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Expo Volunteer (May, 2007)South Platte United Chambers of Commerce (1984-2010)

Community continuedJudicial Nominating Commission Court of Appeals District #5 member (2003-2004)Kearney Central Performing Arts Center Steering Committee (1999-2000)Teammates Mentoring Program (Kearney Public Schools mentor, 2001-2002)Alpha Phi Sorority Panhellenic Alumni Advisor (UNK, 2000-2001)