A CONCEPT ORIGINATING FROM LINDENWOOD’S STRATEGIC PLAN, THE JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ACTION FINALLY BECAME A REALITY FALL 2012.

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Lead by its Editor, Dr. Lynda Leavitt, the Journal of Educational Leadership in Action (ELA) is an open-access, online, peer-reviewed journal and is currently accepting manuscripts from national as well as international Schools of Education. ELA intends to cover a wide range of topics including:• administration• instruction• curriculum• assessment• adultlearning• highereducation• internationaleducationLindenwood’s ELA consists of an online design that is interactive and includes a rare opportunity to hear directly from the researcher. Using a multi-media approach, readers can listen to the

author sharing details regarding methodology, the context in which the study was completed, and the results, along with new questions to foster further research.ELAs first publication of 21st Century Issues in Educational Leadership is currently underway. All work must be submitted by email to ela@lindenwood.edu and should be addressed to Lynda Leavitt, EdD. After acceptance, authors will be asked to submit an original video discussing the accepted manuscript. Accepted authors will also be asked to participate in ELAs Exchange, a blog where the reader and researcher can engage in conversation related to

educational research. ELA is supported by the Associate Editor Research, Evaluation & Measurement, Dr. Wisdom, Associate Editor Content & Creativity, Dr. Kania-Gosche, Associate Editor Multimedia, Yvonne Gibbs, MA, and Assistant to the Editor, Erin Kalkbrenner.Formoreinformationpleasevisit:www.lindenwood.edu/ELA.

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Extended Site LocationsLindenwood University’s

Lindenwood’s Cluster Program is a Growing SuccessCreated to be an alternative delivery model for its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, Lindenwood University’s cluster program is proving to be a highly efficient and effective model for students. By providing students with an innovative, alternative, and post-graduate program, students can pursue their Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification and a Lindenwood University Master of Arts Degree. Held one night a week, students are able to enroll in three classes (9 credit hours) while also committing to a series of out of class assignments. The CMAT accelerated program is designed for those who have family commitments and other limitations which would keep them from attending regular MAT classes. For more information, contact Dr. John Long,jlong@lindenwood.edu.

Belleville CampusSarahPatterson-Mills, PhD, LPC Assistant Professor in the School of Education, Department of Professional and School Counseling submitted an article entitled Embedding Data into School Counselor Practice and Training to the Missouri School Counseling Association (MSCA) in their fall 2012 publication of The Counseling Interviewer.Dr.KenKubicek sought out various presenters to offer low cost seminars to the local mental health practitioners, agencies, and LU students. Those local agencies, clinicians, and students were well represented. Four quarterly seminars were organized and executed:1. Five Principles for Effective Couples Counseling: An Image Therapy Perspective (September 2011) 2. PTSD for Military Veterans and Families – by the Illinois National Guard ( January 2012) 3. Art Therapy-Background and Use (May 2012) 4. Crisis Counseling – by a LU-Belleville graduate (September 2012) These seminars increase the visibility of LU’s School of Education and Department of Counseling. The professional community has consistently rated these seminars as useful and effective for their job, and cost efficient for them personally or agency-wide. This positive feedback corroborates their verbal reviews that the LU Counseling Department is seen as a partner and support for the mental health field in southern Illinois.

Joplin, MOA cohort leading to a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership has begun in Joplin. Although Lindenwood has offered its doctoral program in the Springfield area for several years, this is the first time Lindenwood has offered classes in Joplin. Seventeen area educators meet weekly as they pursue the Doctor of Education degree with an emphasis in Educational Administration. Dr. Terry Reid, Lindenwood’s Southwest Missouri coordinator, is overseeing the program’s implementation.Thanks to an agreement with the Ozark School District, two different cohorts of teachers from that school district are pursuing their Master of Arts in Education degree. The district is paying the full tuition for its teachers and the coursework leading to the degree. Linda Brown is coordinating the effort on behalf of Lindenwood.

Wright City, MOThe Outreach Education office has also started a new cohort of the Master of Arts in School Administration program at Lindenwood’s new Warrenton Center loca-tion. Teachers from the Wright City Warren, and Montgomery County School Districts now have a program meeting their needs in the Westplex.“Numerous other initiatives are also being developed” reports John Feely, Associate Dean for Graduate Education Initiatives. “We are always looking for new ways to meet the needs of Missouri’s educators. We want to represent everyone.”

Adjunct Faculty Meeting The University’s teaching staff plays a paramount role in setting program

goals through course objectives and encouraging students to meet those objectives. On January 19th and 24th adjunct instructors were

invited to adjunct faculty meetings to learn about functions to assist

them in administering their classes as effectively as possible. The

agenda consisted of presentations to highlight policies and procedures

as outlined in the Adjunct Instructor Handbook, which is

located on each instructor’s faculty portal. Professional development

breakout sessions were offered after the main program. Lunch was also provided. The next adjunct faculty

meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2013. We look forward to

seeing all of our adjuncts there!

FROM THE OFFICE OF EDUCATION WITHIN HISTORIC ROEMER HALLDr. Cynthia BiceDean of the School of Education

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International Reading Association Conference Faculty members from the Department of Teacher Education attended the fall 2012 institute meeting of the Missouri State Council of the International Reading Association (IRA). The conference focused on understanding the Missouri Core Academic Standards, adapted from the national Common Core State Standards. Presentations included ways to dig deeper into the Missouri State Academic Standards, leading text-based discussions using the listening and speaking standards, and building critical thinkers using Common Core Standards. Participants departed with a deeper understanding of the Common Core Standards, as well as a beginning plan for implementation in teacher education.

Welcome to the 2013 edition of “The Edge” newsletter from Lindenwood University’s School of Education! The articles included in this edition represent only a few of the many significant accomplishments of our students, alumni, and faculty.

After two years of planning and countless workgroup meetings, the Missouri Standards for Professional Educators (MoSPE) was approved by the Missouri State Board of Education and officially go into effect March 30, 2013. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will hold all education preparation programs accountable to the new standards in fall 2014. However, since 2006, the School of Education at Lindenwood University has been intentionally focusing on program redesign as related to best practices in order to prepare future educators to meet the needs of 21st century learners. We are confident our program already meets the needs of MoSPE, and are involved in continual program improvement to ensure our capability to meet 21st century educational environment needs. The Faculty in the School of Education are responsive to the changing demands in the education field, each of them

practicing reflective, interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning, and leading. Graduates of the School of Education will continue to enter their respective fields highly skilled, innovative and committed to improving educational outcomes for all students.

Students entering and progressing in programs of the School of Education will see many document changes with new terms and languages being utilized. Students will note in the new course syllabi, that MoSPE standards which are replacing the prior Missouri Standards for Teacher Education Programs (MoSTEP) standards, will also be joined by Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) as related to our Higher Learning Commission commitments. In addition there will be national professional learned society and content association standards added to the list of competencies expected to be achieved in each course. Our SLOs are closely aligned with the MoSPE standards with one additional outcome related to research and impact to student learning.We are proud to share the breadth and scope of the School of Education programs. In this issue you will enjoy profiles of accomplishment that represents the vitality and achievement from each of our departments. We affirm the importance and value we hold for our

students, alumni, faculty, colleagues, and friends, who remain the pillar of this institution, as we continue our mission of educating people for a lifetime.

On a personal note, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to two individuals who have made the decision to move on to the next chapter of their lives.

Nancy Hoefle, who we featured in the last edition, has been the School of Education Administrative Assistant working with at least 8 deans since 1990. Nancy has been the backbone of the SOE and I am very thankful of her continual support and assistance to me as faculty and dean. I have known Dr. Richard Boyle as an administrator since I was a high school student. He has been my most valued career mentor and I will always treasure the wisdom and insight he has shared with me over the years. The positive seeds he has planted in thousands of individuals during his time at Lindenwood University will infinitely influence thousands more. His unwavering optimism helped encourage countless individuals on a daily basis. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed. There is no doubt he will carry on his good work in the next chapter of his life. Keep living the good life!

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Student HighlightIn the fall of 2012, Trish Bartholomew, a new School Counseling candidate, began her program in the Counseling Department. Trish is an Alabama Crimson Tide All-American in Track and Field and now works under Coach Scott Roberts as a Graduate Assistant. Roberts coached her as she competed in the 2008 Olympics and the 2009 World Championships.We’re delighted to have Trish and other athletes in our program!

Faculty HighlightMarsha Andreoff, PhD to Retire in 2013Dr. Marsha Andreoff, full-time faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Director of the Student Counseling and Resource Center (SCRC), has made tremendous contributions towards the academics of the department, including introducing over 1000 clients.For several years Dr. Andreoff served as an adjunct instructor, teaching Marital Counseling, Family Counseling, and Crisis Intervention. In 2007 she was hired and set out to develop the SCRC services to fill a void on campus for mental health services. Since that time, Dr. Andreoff completed her dissertation at St. Louis University, welcomed 5 grandchildren into the world, and has supervised over 20 interns who have provided services to Lindenwood students. At the end of the 2012-2013 school year, Dr. Andreoff is preparing for her retirement but will stay at Lindenwood as an adjunct instructor. Please express your wishes for a happy retirement as Marsha prepares for these changes in the upcoming months!

Department HighlightChi Sigma Iota Annual AIDS Memorial Quilt DisplayIn the spirit of community education, involvement, and enrichment, Lindenwood University’s Lambda Chi chapter of Chi Sigma Iota was proud to host a large display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on campus each year, in commemoration of World AIDS Day on December 1. Chi Sigma Iota, the national honors society in Counseling, has displayed three of the Memorial Quilt sections in the Spellman Center since 2009. In 2012, the display was expanded to include the Belleville campus. Bearing the names of those lost to AIDS, the Quilt was on display for three weeks during late November and early December, and served as a reminder of the distinctly human element of the ongoing epidemic. Recognized as a way to promote experiential learning, the Quilt fostered constructive dialogue related to safety and prevention, and was intended to help raise awareness among members of the community. Persons interested in learning more about the Quilt are welcome to contact Dr. Michael Rankins, faculty advisor for Chi Sigma Iota, at mrankins@lindenwood.edu .

Student Highlight2012 Lighthouse Award WinnerThe 2012 Lighthouse Award is given to the graduate who has submitted a dissertation of the highest quality. Chosen by the faculty within the department of Educational Leadership, doctoral student Kelly Dickinson accepted this honor during the spring awardsceremony held in Lindenwood’s own J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts.

Faculty HighlightDr. Lynda Leavitt Entering her fourth year at Lindenwood, Dr. Lynda Leavitt holds an impressive resume. Dr. Leavitt currently serves as a Capstone III instructor, Editor of the Journal of Educational Leadership in Action (ELA), and chair and committee member on many dissertations.Dr. Leavitt received her EdD in Educational Leadership from St. Louis University, two MA degrees in International Studies from Lindenwood and Curriculum and Instruction from National Louis University, as well as two BS degrees in Elementary and Special Education from UMSL and Political Science/Broadcasting and Film from Central MO State University.Dr. Leavitt also has a strong professional background ranging from Assistant Professor at Lindenwood and working as an elementary teacher in the Fort Zumwalt School District, to administrative positions in the Parkway School District. In the summer of 2012, Dr. Leavitt presented her research titled The Global Perspective of Graduating Seniors at a Private 4-Year University at the Comparative Education Society of Asia conference (CESA 2012) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Department HighlightInstitutional Review BoardNewly appointed chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Dr. Beth Kania-Gosche, has led initiatives to improve transparency and record-keeping of this important committee. The members consist of representatives from all schools and at least one community member, reviewing all human subject research conducted by students and faculty. In addition, Dr. Kania-Gosche attended training last May from the Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) organization to better inform the processes and procedures of Lindenwood’s IRB.

Teacher Education Health and Fitness Sciences

Student HighlightMasahiro Ono In 2009, Masahiro Ono graduated from Jiyu-Gakuen College in Japan and is now attending Lindenwood University seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Currently he helps the strength and conditioning department for the teams as a work and learn student and has completed a strength and conditioning internship at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Ono desires to become a strength and conditioning coach.

Faculty HighlightPaul WrightDr. Paul Wright is an Associate Professor of Sports Psychology and Physical Education at Lindenwood University. He arrived at Lindenwood in 2007 as the Head Track & Cross-Country Coach and a faculty member in the Physical Education Department. He also teaches therapeutic recreation and cooperative team-building in the Recreation Administration Department. For the last two years, Dr. Wright has taught adjunct classes online at Lindenwood while serving as the National Olympic Team Coach for Hong Kong-China. In the Summer of 2012, he participated as a National Team Coach at the London Olympic Games held just 30 minutes away from his hometown of Reading, England. This Spring, Dr. Paul Wright will be back full-time in the Lindenwood classroom. Aside from the tremendous opportunities in Asia, the Wrights will be doubling their family size in bringing back three additional family members to St. Charles. Asia LaNay was born in Hong Kong at the end of 2010 as the youngest sibling to Brianna (11), Misha (9), and Caiden (5). The Wrights have also adopted into their family two teenage twins. Chan Hon Man and Chan Hok Man who enrolled at St. Charles High School this January.

Department HighlightIn winter 2013, due to continued growth in the field of Exercise Sciences, the Health and Fitness Sciences Department was split into two distinct departments. The Department of Health and Fitness Sciences which houses the Physical Education, Health, Exercise Science, and Human Performance programs, is led by Department Chair, Dr. Cynthia Schroeder. The Department of Athletic Training houses the Athletic Training program is led by Department Chair, Mr. Randy Biggerstaff.

D e p a r t m e n t D i s t i n c t i o n s L i n k i n g t h e s k i l l s o f t h e o r e t i c a l k n o w l e d g e w i t h p r o f e s s i o n a l p r a c t i c e .

Student HighlightEmily Milligan - The Missouri Dabney Scholarship Award is given to the recipient who shows outstanding achievement in the field of studying and teaching in special education. Emily Milligan is the ninth Lindenwood student to win this award in the past 12 years. Joined by her parents, Emily was awarded the Missouri Dabney Scholarship Award at the Missouri Council for Exceptional Children during the spring conference held at The Lake of the Ozarks. During her speech, she credited Lindenwood and her professors for helping her to be the best that she could be.

Faculty HighlightDr. Frank Thouvenot Wins Lindenwood Student Government Association Professor of the Year Award 2012-2013Dr. Thouvenot’s resume at Lindenwood University lists such titles as adjunct professor, assistant professor, the Director of the MA in Teaching Program, and sponsor of the Lindenwood University Chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society .“I believe that by far my greatest professional honor was to be chosen by the Lindenwood University Student Government Association and my students for the Professor of the Year Award.”

Department HighlightThe SOE and Vanessa Coe’s Elementary & Middle School Social Studies Methods class partnered with the fourth gradeteachers of Blackhurst Elementary School in the St. Charles School District to provide enrichment activities for the fourth grade students of Ms. Gammon and Ms. Steinhoff ’s classes. Lindenwood’s David Knotts, Nancy Snider, and Frank Thouvenot worked with Blackhurst Instructional Specialist, Mrs. Candice Settlemoir, to plan activities at both Daniel Boone Home and Blackhurst Elementary School, fitting into the fourth grade curriculum of Missouri History and the contributions of Daniel Boone. After field trips to the Boone Home, the fourth graders will present a Missouri History Day to the families of Blackhurst Elementary School this Spring. Blackhurst students will share the resources, knowledge, and other life skills of the early Missouri settlers.

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Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris is Chief Academic Officer for the Francis Howell School District where she supports improvement efforts at both the building and district levels. Hendricks-Harris has served FHSD as director of Adult Learning and Program Evaluation, where she planned, implemented, and evaluated districtwide professional development for teachers and administrators, including support for professional learning communities. She is also an adjunct instructor who teaches courses on quality instruction and special education administration at Lindenwood University.With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Hendricks-Harris has served as a special education teacher, director of special education, and director of assessment. She has worked closely with educators locally and nationwide as a consultant and presenter. She has been awarded grants to support pyramids of intervention for behavior in several schools and was selected to attend the Harvard Institute for School Leadership for Large Scale Improvement. Hendricks-Harris graduated from the National Staff Development Academy in 2010.An engaging, powerful, and humorous presenter, Dr. Hendricks-Harris is knowledgeable on a number of topics relating to school improvement and Perfessional Learning Communities (PLCs), from pyramids of intervention to navigating cultures of change and implementing research-based instructional strategies.Dr. Hendricks-Harris earned an undergraduate degree in Special Education from St. Louis University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri St. Louis. She recentlty earned her doctorate at Lindenwood University. Lindenwood’s School of Education is excited to have such a dynamic EdD graduate working locally in an administrative role.

Mary Hendricks-Harris – Chief Academic Officer, Francis Howell School District

Susan Hladky – Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Wentzville School District

Lindenwood Alumni Lead Centers of LearningLINDENWOOD GRADUATES FULFILL LEADING ROLES

Mr. Chance Wistrom holds a Specialist Degree in Education Administration from Lindenwood University, a Master of Education from Southwest Missouri State University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, and is currently pursuing his EdD from Lindenwood University.Mr. Wistrom brings a strong knowledge base regarding the educational process and all operational aspects of the district. His leadership qualities combined with his business experience and history within the educational process will provide expertise in the coming years. Within Mr. Wistrom’s 16 years of educational experience, he has served as the Miller School District Superintendent, Parkview High School Principal, Nevada High School Principal and Assistant Principal, Seneca High School Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, head football coach, and chemistry instructor, Joplin High School science instructor, head wrestling coach, and defensive coordinator, as well as Carthage High School’s AP chemistry instructor, physical science instructor, and defensive coordinator.It is his desire to invest his family, self, and career in the Republic School District community.We are so proud to have a Lindenwood University graduate serving the southwest region in such a strong capacity.

Currently the principal of Hardin Middle School in St. Charles, Dr. Ed Gettemeier is definitely a role model for all of his students and teachers. He is a principal that encourages helpfulness and creativity from both his students and staff. Being a great leader of Hardin Middle School has come from having a background, not in education, but in professional sports. Dr. Gettemeier played collegiate and professional soccer for 14 years. Starting out playing goalie for SIU/Edwardsville, Gettemeier then moved to the Busch Soccer Club, Montreal Magic, Chicago Sting, St. Louis Steamers, and finally the Kansas City Comets. He was also named McDonald All-American, SIU-E Most Valuable Player, Senior Bowl MVP, and NASL All Star. On October 13, 2012, Gettemeier was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame at the Millennium Hotel here in St. Louis. To honor his winning such a prestigious award, the staff and students at Hardin Middle School surprised Dr. Gettemeier with an assembly in the gym where students were able to take shots on the famous goalie to try their luck. One 8th grader was able to score, but Hall of Famer Ed Gettemeier deflected all the others.Lindenwood University is proud to have such an amazing, talented, and influential leader be part of the St. Charles School District.

Chance Wistrom – Superintendent to the Republic School District

Ed Gettemeier – Principal, Hardin Middle School, St. Charles School Disttict Specializing in school leadership functions

such as human resources, union negotiation, recruiting, hiring, and maintaining a highly qualified educational staff, Dr. Susan Hladky obtains a prominent role as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in the Wentzville R-IV School District. After graduating from Emporia State University with a BSE in Elementary and Special Education, Washburn University with a Masters of Education in Administration, and then the University of Missouri-St. Louis with an Advanced Certification Study in Educational Leadership, Hladky most recently received her EdD in Educational Leadership from Lindenwood University.Since her educational career began in the early 1990s, Susan Hladky has held positions in the Wentzville and Rockwood School Districts as Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Human Resources, and now Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Dr. Terry Adams, Superintendent at Wentzvill R-IV School District had this to say about Susan Hladky:“Susan is exceptionally knowledgeable in the area of human resources. In addition she is always professional and makes good judgements. Susan knows what she needs to know to perform her duties and she has the courage necessary to carry them out.”Lindenwood University is proud to be able to add such a strong graduate to the list of EdD alumni.

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Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris is Chief Academic Officer for the Francis Howell School District where she supports improvement efforts at both the building and district levels. Hendricks-Harris has served FHSD as director of Adult Learning and Program Evaluation, where she planned, implemented, and evaluated districtwide professional development for teachers and administrators, including support for professional learning communities. She is also an adjunct instructor who teaches courses on quality instruction and special education administration at Lindenwood University.With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Hendricks-Harris has served as a special education teacher, director of special education, and director of assessment. She has worked closely with educators locally and nationwide as a consultant and presenter. She has been awarded grants to support pyramids of intervention for behavior in several schools and was selected to attend the Harvard Institute for School Leadership for Large Scale Improvement. Hendricks-Harris graduated from the National Staff Development Academy in 2010.An engaging, powerful, and humorous presenter, Dr. Hendricks-Harris is knowledgeable on a number of topics relating to school improvement and Perfessional Learning Communities (PLCs), from pyramids of intervention to navigating cultures of change and implementing research-based instructional strategies.Dr. Hendricks-Harris earned an undergraduate degree in Special Education from St. Louis University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri St. Louis. She recentlty earned her doctorate at Lindenwood University. Lindenwood’s School of Education is excited to have such a dynamic EdD graduate working locally in an administrative role.

Mary Hendricks-Harris – Chief Academic Officer, Francis Howell School District

Susan Hladky – Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Wentzville School District

Diane Moore – Assistant Superintendent and Chief Financial Advisor, Webster Groves School District

Joe Parisi – Dean of Day Admissions, Lindenwood University

As Assistant Superintendent and Chief Financial Advisor of the Webster Groves School District, Dr. Diane Moore oversees all of the business, finance, technology, facilities, food service, transportation, construction, security, and risk management departments. Diane Moore graduated from Lindenwood University with her EdD in Instructional Leadership, received her MPA in Orgazational Management from the University of Missouri - Columbia, and has a BA in Fine Arts from Oklahoma Baptist University.Possessing over twenty years of administrative and supervisory experience at state and local government levels, Diane is able to help develop and oversee all business and finance functions. This includes such jobs as overseeing the annual operating expenditures over $50 million, completing revenue forecasting for her school district, negotiating salaries and benefits with employee groups, planning and overseeing all renovation and new construction projects, and also currently supervising direct oversight of administrators and indirect oversight of over one hundred employees on an annual basis.Lindenwood University School of Education is proud to announce that Dr. Moore has recently joined the LU faculty teaching as an adjunct instructor

After receiving his Bachelor of Science with a double major in Non Profit Administration and Leisure Studies, a Master of Science with an MBA in Non Profit Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Dr. Joe Parisi is now the Dean of Day Admissions at Lindenwood University. Dr. Parisi holds an impressive resume in having 16 years of experience in admissions, teaching, and coaching at the Missouri Valley College and Lindenwood. While titled Exective Director of American Humanics and Human Services at Lindenwood, Parisi won national awards of excellence in community service, fundraising, and student recruitment. Joe Parisi is a Certified Personal Trainer with the International Fitness Association and a past wrestler, awarded as an All-American in 1991. For the past 15 years, Parisi has coached 120 All- Americans, 28 National Champions, 21 academic All-Americans, has had 12 years of teams win regional championships, has finished in the top 4 in the country with National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and has been awarded Coach of the Year six times. He has also been fortunate enough to be a five time recipient of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Achievement Award and was inducted into the Lindenwood Athletic Hall of Fame with his 2002 Lindenwood University Team.With such an amazing man in the Office of Admissions, Lindenwood University is proud to be apart of Mr. Parisi’s educational background.

Specializing in school leadership functions such as human resources, union negotiation, recruiting, hiring, and maintaining a highly qualified educational staff, Dr. Susan Hladky obtains a prominent role as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in the Wentzville R-IV School District. After graduating from Emporia State University with a BSE in Elementary and Special Education, Washburn University with a Masters of Education in Administration, and then the University of Missouri-St. Louis with an Advanced Certification Study in Educational Leadership, Hladky most recently received her EdD in Educational Leadership from Lindenwood University.Since her educational career began in the early 1990s, Susan Hladky has held positions in the Wentzville and Rockwood School Districts as Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Human Resources, and now Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Dr. Terry Adams, Superintendent at Wentzvill R-IV School District had this to say about Susan Hladky:“Susan is exceptionally knowledgeable in the area of human resources. In addition she is always professional and makes good judgements. Susan knows what she needs to know to perform her duties and she has the courage necessary to carry them out.”Lindenwood University is proud to be able to add such a strong graduate to the list of EdD alumni.

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A Letter from FranceLindenwood University graduate student Brittany Wrubel shared her spring semester abroad experience in a letter to her peers

Bonjour and Hello!My name is Brittany Wrubel and I am a Lindenwood graduate student currently studying in Caen, France. I am pursing my Masters of Arts in Teaching, specifically in modern languages (French) as well as a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). While here in France, I have been given the wonderful opportunity to work on both aspects of my graduate work. While this is not my first time studying French abroad, or teaching English abroad, this is an experience unlike any other. I split my days between taking intensive French classes at a University and teaching English at a local high school. I am in France to sharpen my French language skills and live ‘la vie française,’ but when the door closes to my English classroom, the English teacher in me is quick to reappear. While it is a lot of hard work and I often say that I have ‘left-brain language overload,’ I cannot think of anything more rewarding. Not only can I feel my own foreign language skills improving, but I can also watch my students grow and improve in their second (or third) language at the same time. I even was placed with a host family in which the parents are language teachers as well. This exchange of ideas has really helped me to work successfully in an education system that is often quite different from that of the United States. It has been fascinating to live this dual life and have the chance to develop both aspects of my graduate work simultaneously with one, I believe, only helping improve the other. My work here will be finished at the end of May, at which point I will return to Saint Louis to finish my graduate program. However, I will never forget my experience in Caen and will always be thankful for the unique perspective it has provided me.

Faculty members from the Department of Teacher Education attended the fall 2012 institute meeting of the Missouri State Council of the International Reading Association (IRA). The conference focused on understanding the Missouri Core Academic Standards, adapted from the national Common Core State Standards. Presentations included ways to dig deeper into the Missouri State Academic Standards, leading text-based discussions using the listening and speaking standards, and building critical thinkers using Common Core Standards. Participants departed with a deeper understanding of the Common Core Standards, as well as a beginning plan for implementation in teacher education.

students, alumni, faculty, colleagues, and friends, who remain the pillar of this institution, as we continue our mission of educating people for a lifetime.

On a personal note, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to two individuals who have made the decision to move on to the next chapter of their lives.

Nancy Hoefle, who we featured in the last edition, has been the School of Education Administrative Assistant working with at least 8 deans since 1990. Nancy has been the backbone of the SOE and I am very thankful of her continual support and assistance to me as faculty and dean. I have known Dr. Richard Boyle as an administrator since I was a high school student. He has been my most valued career mentor and I will always treasure the wisdom and insight he has shared with me over the years. The positive seeds he has planted in thousands of individuals during his time at Lindenwood University will infinitely influence thousands more. His unwavering optimism helped encourage countless individuals on a daily basis. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed. There is no doubt he will carry on his good work in the next chapter of his life. Keep living the good life!

Lindenwood University’s graduate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program, currently in its second year, develops students’ understanding of linguistic and second language acquisition principles, as well as the pedagogical implications of such principles for a variety of English language teaching contexts. The program includes the foundational coursework required by DESE for the K-12 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) as an add-on certification as well as opportunities for completing

more advanced coursework required for the full MA in TESOL degree.

Classes are offered during the fall and spring semesters and include seated and online (currently one course per semester) instruction. Students enrolled in the program are interested in meeting the current demand for highly trained, competent teachers of English language learners in the contexts of K-12, higher education, abroad, and adult/refugee education and/or in preparing for doctoral studies in

Applied Linguistics.

More detailed information on admission and course requirements for both the MA in Education with emphasis in K-12 ESOL Certification and MA in TESOL tracks can be found at http://www.lindenwood.edu/humanities/tesol/index.html.

Additionally, questions can be addressed to Dr. Sarah Henderson Lee at shendersonlee@lindenwood.edu.

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Lindenwood Summer CampsCamp Lynx Tales, held at Lindenwood University-Belleville last summer, was a wonderful experience for both students and future teachers. It provided pre-service teachers opportunities to plan, prepare, and execute valuable strategies to improve reading, along with classroom management experience prior to student teaching. Sixteen elementary children, entering grades 1-5, represented Union, Ellis, Roosevelt, Scott, and Wolf Branch Elementary all of Belleville, along with Keysor Elementary and Mallinckrott Academy of Kirkwood, MO. The camp themes included the rain forest, space, and the Olympics complete with a visit from Commander Robert Powell of the Challenger Learning Center of St. Louis and a mock Olympic torch. “The real-life experience of Camp Lynx Tales was appreciated by all!” - Stephanie J. Yearian, Assistant Professor of Education A parent sent the following email: “Dr. Yearian, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for this program. Connor and Madeline are excited every night and talk about all that they’ve learned. Connor asks for a story now at night and most times requests two stories. Most days I can even get him to read part of the story to me. Just to add on, last night I had to take Connor’s book away from him to get him to go to sleep. He sits there and puzzles through the words on his own. He NEVER wanted to do this in the past! So, please tell Meghan and Kaci that they are making a difference!” We are looking forward to summer 2013!Camp Read-A-Lot“My children did not like to read. Now they walk around reading books. What a wonderful program.” This from a parent whose child attended Camp Read-A-Lot last summer in the Hyland Arena classrooms on Lindenwood’s main campus. The curriculum at camp is designed for the child individually and focuses on the needs of the student, teaching to the child’s strengths and interests after completing a reading interest survey. There was a huge outpouring of registrants for camp and we tried to accommodate as many children as possible, serving 58 children while over 35 held out on the waiting list. What makes this such a successful, sought

Adjunct Faculty Meeting The University’s teaching staff plays a paramount role in setting program

goals through course objectives and encouraging students to meet those objectives. On January 19th and 24th adjunct instructors were

invited to adjunct faculty meetings to learn about functions to assist

them in administering their classes as effectively as possible. The

agenda consisted of presentations to highlight policies and procedures

as outlined in the Adjunct Instructor Handbook, which is

located on each instructor’s faculty portal. Professional development

breakout sessions were offered after the main program. Lunch was also provided. The next adjunct faculty

meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2013. We look forward to

seeing all of our adjuncts there!

after program? Lindenwood students are encouraged to plan lessons according to the needs of the student. They use books that interest the child for instructional purposes along with literacy games designed to provide practice and repetition of strategies learned in class. Themes are chosen each week such as Olympics, beach, and superheroes. New friendships are formed and children practice and learn how to participate in a cooperative group situation. Campers who cannot attend camp next year, since they will be in middle school, have asked to come back as counselors. What higher compliment can camp receive than having children so excited about reading that they do not want the camp experience to end? Creating a love of reading with sound strategies and making it fun is the key to the success of this camp. The sheer number of children who apply for camp each year is proof that Camp Read-A-Lot has found the key to turning reluctant readers into lifelong readers.We look forward to summer 2013’s camp experience!Camp InventionFor the past 17 years, Lindenwood’s Gifted Education Department has sponsored a summer gifted camp for elementary gifted children and to fulfill the practicum requirement for teachers pursuing gifted certification. Lindenwood partnered with Camp Invention as a means to bring excellent science instruction and methodology to our students as they help elementary children to tap into their creative potential, solve real-world challenges, and work as a team using creative problem solving through inquiry based learning.”Camp Invention helped me understand that it is acceptable to make mistakes. Some of the best inventions came about from mistakes.” -A CamperThe overall benefit of Camp Invention is two-fold. Not only does it allow the elementary gifted child the opportunity to unleash creative potential, it gives Lindenwood practicum students the opportunity to help children develop life skills that prepare them for the 21st century as they incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills into their daily lesson plans. Working side by side with

experienced teachers of the gifted, the practicum student is mentored in a relaxing, productive, and creative environment as they learn how to meet the cognitive and affective needs of this unique student.“I walked away from this experience with a feeling of competence and satisfaction. I no longer dread implementing hands-on science activities. I have learned to be a “guide on the side” and allow my students to think outside the box.”-Lindenwood Practicum StudentThe summer of 2012’s Camp had 93 Elementary School aged children grades 1 – 6 with 27 Lindenwood students, professors, and alumni coming together.At the completion of Camp, parents, students, and teachers are given the opportunity to evaluate their experience. Contact Mary Gismegian for summer 2013 information.Math CampFor the summer of 2012, forty campers were paired with ten pre-service teachers and had a mathtastic time at Camp Learn-A-Lot. Camp activities were themed around the Olympics and focused on a different subject of mathematics (geometry, measurement, number operations, algebraic thinking, and data & probability) on each day of camp. The week ended with an Olympic competition and celebration.The theme for Camp Learn-A-Lot this summer is a mystery. The pre-service teachers have yet to meet and plan the activities for camp, but rest assured there will be a plethora of hands-on math and tons of fun! Camp Learn-A-Lot 2013 runs July 29th to August 2nd. For more information, please contact Vicki Adams at VAdams@lindenwood.edu or call her at 314-807-3290.

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Dr. Cynthia Bice Dean of School of Educationcbice@lindenwood.edu 636-949-4618

Dr. Patricia leitschAssistant Dean- Department of Teacher Educationpleitsch@lindenwood.edu 636-949-4435

Dr. Jan MunroAssistant Dean- Department of Counselingjmunro@lindenwood.edu 636-949-4529

Dr. Terry StewartAssistant Dean- Department of Educational Leadershiptstewart@lindenwood.edu 636-949-4656

Mr. Randy Biggerstaff Chair- Department of Athletic Trainingrbiggerstaff@lindenwood.edu 636-949-4683

Dr. Cynthia SchroederChair- Department of Health and Fitness Sciencescschroeder@lindenwood.edu 636-949-4318

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Lead by its Editor, Dr. Lynda Leavitt, the Journal of Educational Leadership in Action (ELA) is an open-access, online, peer-reviewed journal and is currently accepting manuscripts from national as well as international Schools of Education. ELA intends to cover a wide range of topics including:• administration• instruction• curriculum• assessment• adultlearning• highereducation• internationaleducationLindenwood’s ELA consists of an online design that is interactive and includes a rare opportunity to hear directly from the researcher. Using a multi-media approach, readers can listen to the

Lindenwood University Debuts New Television Program: EYE ON EDUCATION

he School of Education is hosting a new program called EyeOnEducation presented on LUTV; focused on “issues and best practices” in K-12 schools.According to Dr. Terry Stewart, Assistant Dean, Department of Educational Leadership, and host of Eye On Education, Lindenwood’s new program is an opportunity for K-12 schools and the educational community to hear about current issues in the field of education. Since Lindenwood’s Department of Educational Leadership is now Missouri’s largest school administrator preparation program, and the School of Education is Missouri’s second largest teacher preparation program, Dr. Stewart believes in the importance of community involvement pertaining to educational issues.During each program, topic experts in the field who have a research-based approach and/or exemplary experience will be guest presenters. The program is

T designed to be exceptionally informative for the viewing audience, providing an insight to what our gathered experts and panel members currently find important in the field of education. Planned topics include issues and best practices in:• secondaryeducation• elementaryeducation• teachingofreading• specialeducation• schoolfinance• foodserviceandnutrition• schoollaw,andmanymore.Dr. Stewart believes that this issues and best practices method is the best for making sure topics are fullyaddressed by the experts. For the future, Dr. Stewart is excited to see what other topics and experts will be aired on Eye On Education.

Held in the Evans Commons on Tuesday, February 5, 2013,

Lindenwood University students and Ulumni enrolled in education courses and met with over 25 different school

districts from around the St. Louis area.

Francis Howell, Wentzville, Hazelwood, Fort Zumwalt and

Ferguson Florissant were just some of the area school districts in attendance

that met and held screenings and short interviews with students interested in

teaching positions for the 2013 and 2014 school year.

Attending the Education Fair helped to give students looking for employment

in the upcoming year a great chance to meet with representatives from each

district and discuss what steps are needed to apply to the district, what jobs are in

demand at the moment, and also provided students the ability to display their unique qualities and personalities.