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004.03-1 – Full Time Faculty in Education Unit

of 12 Form updated May 2015

*Faculty with exceptional expertise who do not meet the Rule 20 criterion for 2 years’ experience in PK-12.

Name, Title Rank Degree/Field

Years of PK-12

Experience

(or Exceptional

Expertise)

Endorsement

Area(s)

Assignments/

Roles Scholarship/Service

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Adkins, Megan Associate Professor

PhD- Teacher Education, BS- Community Health, BS- Health and PE, MS- Special Populations in PE

8 Teaching Certificate, Health and PE, Instructional Technology, Special Populations

Faculty, Tenure Track

Scholarship- research in the areas of physical education, physical activity, and technology. Each of these research areas have resulted in peer reviewed publications and state to international presentations, along with a technology book chapter. Service- currently serves on national, district, state, college, department, and program committees. Conducts outreach services to varied populations sets including home school children, and students with special needs.

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Agard, Julie Assistant Professor

BS.-Education/Social Studies MS-Education/Reading

2 Reading, Education Policy and Advocacy

Faculty, Tenured BOE of Kearney Public Schools, Program Chair for NSRA Annual Conference, various committees for department, College of Education, and University.

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*Akehi, Kazuma Assistant Professor

PhD- Health and Human Performance, MS- Wellness Management

0-Meets exceptional

expertise requirement in content specialization (exercise science and athletic training)

Myokinematic Restoration: Patterned Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Pathomechanics, State of Nebraska Licensed Athletic Trainer, ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer, American Red Cross CPR/AED/O2 for Professional Rescuer Instructor, GRASTON Technique M1-Basic Training, NATA BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, American Red Cross CPR/AED/O2 for Professional Rescuer


Scholarship- focuses on how neuromuscular properties and musculotendinous architectural characteristics change over the series of therapeutic intervention and athletic participation. Service-Serving for the athletic training education program committee, graduate faculty committee, faculty mentor for the student scholarly activities, and reviewer for a couple journal articles.

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Bice, Matthew Assistant Professor

PhD- Health Education 6 Physical Activity Leader, CATCH


Scholarship- focuses on the examining contributing factors influencing adult health, specifically physical activity motivation, technology use associated with physical activity, mode of physical activity, and the influence of sport on adult behaviors. Over the past 3 years has published 14 peer refereed articles, presented 14 international/national presentations, and been a part of teams that have submitted over $500,000 in research grants. Service- Currently serving on Departmental committees (Graduate Faculty, Social committee, Undergraduate Scholarship committee), University committees (Mortar Board - Senior advisor, University Strategic Planning member, Honors Curriculum, Research Services Council, & Women's Gender, and

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Ethnic studies board), & professional committees (Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators president-elect, NE SHAPE leadership council, NE SHAPE professional development chair). Member of 4 professional organizations, , and serve as a peer-reviewer for 6 international/national journals.

Bruner, Patricia Lecturer BS- Elementary Education, MS- Curriculum and Planning

40 Middle School, Librarian K-12, Social Studies 5-9

Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- 2 Presentations on education Service- University: Student Success Committee, State: Ad hoc Middle Level Committee

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*Callueng, Carmelo Lecturer BS.-Psychology MS. Educational Measurement & Evaluation PHD. School Psychology

0-Meets exceptional

expertise requirement in assessment.

Faculty, Term Scholarship- area of temperament of children, oral reading fluency. Dr. Callueng helped greatly with quantitative research methods in COE.

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Cline, Whitney (Schneider) Assistant Professor

MS- Communication Disorders, PhD- Educational Psychology

5 ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, Nebraska DHHS SLP License, Nebraska Teaching Certificate - SLP


Scholarship- primarily surrounding dissertation topic of the impact of clinical writing instruction on graduate speech-language pathology students' professional writing skills; completed four presentations. Service- service at the state level includes: Newsletter editor for the Nebraska Speech, Language and Hearing Association; community-level: golf committee member/league coordinator for the Elks; COE: serve on the Academic Policies and Standards Committee; Department: various search committees (member), advise grad/undergrad students, attend department meetings, give department tours, supervise hearing & preschool language screenings within the community, etc.

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Crow, Sherry Associate Dean, Associate Professor

BS- Elementary Education, MLS- Library Science, PhD- Library and Information Management

20 eCollege Online Inst. Cert., Colorado Professional Teacher License, Elementary Education K-6, K-12 Educational Media Specialist Endorsements

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- Publishing in the areas of intrinsic motivation and information seeking in elementary students, instructional differentiation. Service- Auditor for AASL/CAEP, provides professional development in instructional technology, member and Chair of the Nebraska Library Commission

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Davis, Eric Associate Professor

PhD- Counselor Education, MEd- School Counseling

4 Cert. School Counselor, National Cert. Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Cert. School Counselor


Scholarship- published 4 peer-reviewed articles and 2 book chapters, and 10 national/regional professional presentations in the area of school counseling. Service- severed on several committees including being a member of the Professional School Counseling editorial review board, Chi Sigma Iota awards review panel, treasurer for the Florida Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling, and 6 committees at the university level.

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Dinsmore, Julie Lecturer EdD- Counseling & Educational Psychology/Counselor

8 Certified Professional Counselor, Licenses Mental Health Practitioner,

Professor Scholarship-published several articles on counseling and social justice, depression in teens

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Education, EdS- School Psychology, MS- Counseling, BA- History/Art History

Nebraska Teaching Certificate, Guidance and Counseling K-12

Service-member of numerous associations for school psychology and counseling.

*English, Kathy Lecturer BS- Health and PE, Athletic Training MSED-Physical Education

0-Meets exceptional

expertise requirement in content specialization (athletic trainer)

Certified Athletic Trainer Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- Co-authored publication: “Adventure racing for the rest of us”: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Book reviewer – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; May 19, 2014

Service- Committee Chair: April 2013 - Present: Scholarship Committee - KSS. Coordinate and guide Dept. Scholarship Committee. Make monetary awards using the Scholarship Manager program., Committee Member: August 2015 - May 2016: Ad-Hoc ATEP Accreditation Committee. Collaborate with peers in writing the Self-Study for CAATE re-accreditation of the UNK Athletic Training Education Program,

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Fisher, Christine Lecturer MEd- School Principalship 7-12 and Supervisor of Special Education

10 Nebraska State Teacher Certificate (Administrative)

Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- Currently taking courses in an additional doctorate in educational leadership. Service- involved in committees for the department and college.Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities (January 2016-present) Inclusion Education Task Force (June 2016)

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Franzen, Cari Lecturer Transition to Teaching Certification- 7-12 Health and Physical Education, BS- Exercise and Sport Science, MS- Exercise and Sport Science

2 Health and PE 7-12 Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- presented at 2 conferences over the past 3 years. These conferences have been state, regional and national conferences for Society of Physical Education and Health. Service- involved in numerous areas of service, multiple committees at UNK, some in the College of Education and others in the KSS department Treasurer for our state Society of Physical Education and Health organization. Some of the Committees are: KSS Social Committee, KSS Scholarship Committee, College of Education, Freshman Orientation Blue/Gold Week, CAEP Standard 1

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Fredrickson, Scott Professor Doctorate- Instructional Technology, BS- Criminal Justice MS- Social Science

10 Computer Information Systems, Information Processing Technology II, Computer Literacy, Government Expiration, Political Science Expiration, Broadfield Social Studies

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- Six national publications on instructional techology, five international or national presentations. Six of these I was the first author/presenter. Service- Department Chair for numerous department searches iPad committee Annual review committee as either chair or member Graduate Committee Instructional Technology Program Graduate Chair Graduate Assistant supervisor College

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Graduate Exit Survey Committee COE Graduate Survey Administrator Rank and Tenure Committee University University of Nebraska Online Military and Veteran Community Online Worldwide Instructional Design Community of Practice Campus Academic Information Technology Committee, Other Faculty Senate Grievance Committee, Committee Chair Faculty Senate Grievance Committee, Committee Member

Gaskill, Martonia Assistant Professor

MEd- Instructional Technology, PhD- Educational Studies

5 Language Arts K-12, Literature

Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- published three articles about online education in the past three years and presented at least seven times at professional conferences. Service-active in service at all three levels: Campus, College and Department. Serves in the Faculty Senate Executive Committee and UNK Technology Committee.

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Hansen, Tommy Associate Professor

BA- Elementary Education, MEd- Guidance and Counseling, MEd- Elementary Administration, EdD- Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in areas of Reading and Early Childhood Education

12 Guidance and Counseling, Elementary Administration, Curriculum and Instruction

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- participated in several presentations at local and state conferences in the area of Technology. Service- At the department level, served on several search committees, in addition to promotion and tenure committees. At the college level, currently serving on the CAEP Leadership Team.

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Harshbarger, Dena Assistant Professor

PhD- Educational Studies, BA- Elementary Education and Math/Science 7-12, MA- Elementary Education

7 Teaching Certificate (K-9), Math and Science 7-12


Scholarship- publication focus has been in the areas of differentiated science instruction and interdisciplinary instruction. Service- includes various department and university level committees (i.e, technology presentations, hosting campus visits, presenting at Honors Award Ceremonies, advising undergraduate students, co-advisor for Kappa Delta Pi, and CAEP committee).

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Hoehner, Patricia Associate Professor

Doctorate of Education: Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, MS: Educational Administration, BA- Math and English

38 Nebraska Teaching Certificate, Nebraska Professional Administrative & Supervisory Certificate, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Gifted Education

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- one of the writers for a chapter published in Handbook of Research on Gaming Trends in P-12 Education and being the lead presenter for the presentation on this chapter at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) in Phoenix. Coauthored several articles on online technology. Service- At the state level, serves on the Nebraska State Accreditation Committee, NDE External Leaders and the UNK Alumni Board; University level includes Faculty Senate, Grievance Committee, and the International

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Advisory Board; at COE level, currently serving on the COE Technology Committee; and at the EDAD Department level in addition to exit interviews, search committee, represented department at the NDE Nebraska Model Evaluation workshop.

*Hoffman, Scott Lecturer BS- Criminal Justice, MA- Physical Education

0-Meets exceptional

expertise requirement in content specialization (football coaching)

PE 7-12 Non-Tenure Track Service- service experiences have included serving on several departmental committees (primarily as coordinator of the PE150 GS instruction, also several search committees and the department social committee), one university committee (Bystander Awareness), and assistance in several community and campus events.

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Jacobson, Tom Associate Professor

BS-Elem. Education, MS.-Educational Adm, ED.S-Educational Adm, PH.D-Educational Adm

19 Elem. K-6, Principal PK-8, Superintendent PK-12

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship-published in the area of new hires of superintendents Service-active in ASCD, American Assoc. of School Administrators, National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals, Nebraska School Masters

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Knipping, Ann Senior Lecturer BA- English MA- English

31 English, Speech, Theater 7-12, English 4-9, Science 4-9

Non-Tenure Track Service- Student Success Committee (Chair); CAEP Standard 2 Committee UG/GR

Knoell, Chris Associate Professor

PhD- Educational Studies, MA- Education, BS- Education

10 Nebraska Professional Teaching Certificate K-8, Assessment Specialization endorsement

Interim Chair, Tenured

Scholarship- collaborated on three refereed publications in the areas of Elementary Education Mathematics Pedagogy; Student-teacher Relationships, professional development (an international, a national, and a regional) and one chapter published in a refereed handbook of research; presented at three national conferences and four statewide conferences; and earned one External Grant to improve teacher quality. Service- has served at the college-level (UNK Advisory Council on Teacher Education, Teacher Education Appeals Committee, and College of Education Coordinating Council, etc.), department level (TE Student Success Committee, Middle School Strategic PlannigCimmitee, and the Teacher Education iPad Planning Group, etc.), and locally (Men's Group small group/table leader and large group MC, youth group leader, and coach at the YMCA).

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Kracl, Carrie Associate Professor

PhD- Teaching, Curriculum, & Learning

13 Nebraska Professional Teaching Certificate K-6

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- published yearly in the area field experiences, integration in the classroom, teacher-student relationships and higher level questions. Presented at a state or national conference every year. Presentation area includes effective practices in the elementary classroom (vocabulary, higher level questions, relationships) Service- served as co-president of Pi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, is a board member to The Friends Program of Buffalo County, has served on a variety of department, college and university committees.

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Kritzer, Jeffrey Associate Professor

PhD- Special Education 25 Learning Handicapped Specialist, PE

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- 3 articles in the field of SPED Service- 20+ presentations about SPED in Thailand, UNKEA Secretary, Dobytown Kearney Kiwanis President

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Lilienthal, Linda Assistant Professor

BA- Elementary Education with a History Minor, MA- Elementary Education, Ed.D. Educational Studies and Elementary Education

15 Nebraska Professional Teacher License in EL ED K-6 and Reading K-12, Reading K-12, Elementary Education K-6, Reading and Writing K-12


Scholarship- areas of scholarship include digital storytelling, technology, reading clinics, and online teaching. During the last three years, completed 10 presentations and 6 publications. Service- provide service at the department, college, and UNK university level, as well as at the national and international level. serves on several committees at multiple levels. I am also on multiple editorial boards and serve as a conference proposal reviewer for several national and international professional organizations and review articles for a national journal and yearbook.

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Loeb, Diane Professor PhD- Speech Language Pathology

26 Certificate of Clinical Competence, State License to Practice Nebraska Speech-Language Pathology

Chair, Tenured Scholarship- research in the past 3 years has primarily concerned the neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born preterm. Service- service for the last 3 years has included: membership on the Faculty Senate and membership on the Early Childhood Committee at UNK for the past year. Numerous duties related to service as Chair of the Department, coordinator the CDIS graduate program, and coordinator of the online pre-slp course work. At the National level, currently serves as an Associate Editor for the journal, Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools.

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Matyo-Cepero, Jude Assistant Professor

PhD- Special Education & Leadership, Education, Leadership MA- Exceptional Student Education BA- Social Studies K-12

20 National Board Certification (NBCT), Gifted Ed, ELL (ESOL), Reading, Driver’s Ed


Scholarship- areas of scholarship include Special Education, Gifted Education, Teacher Education, Invitational Education; research line is advocacy has 12 presentations and 11 publications

Service- At the college level served on the Early Childhood Endowed Chair search, and as an advisor for Special Olympics College and will be serving as a SEAN advisor for the upcoming school year; the at the university level serves on the Students Affairs Committee, Honors Program Review Committee, and the Learning Strategies review team; community, serves on the NAG board and the Region III DD council, served on the Arc of Buffalo County board

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McCarty, Wendy Director, Associate Professor

BS- Elementary Education, MS- Educational Administration K-12, Doctoral- Administration/Curriculum and Instruction

9 Cert. Online Instructor, ELL Leadership Institute Trainer, Administrative/Teaching certificate for elementary grades and K-6, 7-12 principal, Teaching and Administrative certificate: Principal Level 3 (K-6, K-8, all schools), Principal Level 6 (7-12 all schools), Elementary Level 3

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- 20 presentations over the last 3 years in topic areas of service-learning, professional development, alternative certification; 2 published journal articles, one on professional development and the other on alternative certification. Service- Currently serves on the board of the National Association for Alternative Certification, representing Region 2 (multi-state midwest) and the Nebraska English Language Learner Leadership Institute Design Team, as

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(K-6, K-8 all schools) well as the Journal of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership in Education Editorial Board; past Professional Development Committee member for COE.

McCollough, Margaret Student Teaching Supervisor

BA.-Elementary Education MS.-Elementary Education

16 Elementary K-6 Student Teaching Supervisor

Service-Member of Entry Level Assistance Program consulting with first year teachers, mentor teachers, and principals in schools of ESU #10.

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McFarland, Max Professor EdD- School Psychology with Emphasis in Psychopathology, Statistics, and Research Child and Family Behavior, EdS- School Psychology, MSEd- School Psychology, BS- Psychology/Sociology

10 Certified School Psychologist, School Counseling, Psychometrist

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship-in the areas of school psychology, accreditation, and 0-3 Service- Executive Graduate Council, founder and member of International Collaborative Research Committee, School Counseling Renewal Committee

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*McKelvey, Miechelle Associate Professor

PhD- Communication Disorders, MSEd- Speech Language Pathology, BS- Communication Disorders

0-Meets exceptional

expertise requirement in content specialization (communication disorders)

None Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- researches with Adults who have neurogenic disorders and require augmentative and alternative communications. I have published articles in peer reviewed journals., 15 peer reviewed presentations at national and international conferences, and secured a grant from the Field Initiated Project Program Development CFDA. U.S. Department of Education-National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation and Research. Total Reward: $593,235. Service- Head of the Technology committee for the College of Education and Serve on the Graduate council, Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA) Selection Committee Committee 2 Graduate Council: Academic Policies and Standards Committee, College of Education Rank & Tenure Committee, Thompson Scholars Learning Community course-faculty mentor, Strategic Planning Committee for CDIS department, Faculty Advisor-Kearney Student Speech-Language Hearing Association, and the Director of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Lab

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Meyer, Dick Associate Professor

BS- Math Education, MEd- Educational Administration, EdD- Educational Administration

40 Google Cert. Innovator, K-12 School Administration, 7-12 Mathematics, K-6 Principal, 7-12 Principal

Chair, Tenure-Track Scholarship- gave 4 national/international presentations, 11 statewide presentations, and 10 local presentations on educational administration. Had 3 articles published in peer reviewed journals. Service- served on a number of university committees including the search committee for the Dean of Education, university strategic planning committee, Frank House advisory board, College of Education Coordinating Council, Department Chair and Graduate Program Chair for the Educational Administration Department, and the COE CAEP accreditation steering committee. At the state level, serves as the Communications Director

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for the Nebraska Association of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction organization, higher education advisor for the Nebraska Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, advisor for the Greater Nebraska School Superintendents, and as a member of the Nebraska Department of Education Data Cadre. Also served as the Chair for Nebraska Department of Education School Improvement visits to Milford, Pawnee City, and Centennial Public Schools. At the national level, served as a member of the Data Use Subgroup Work Group and have co-chaired the skills committee for this group.

Mims, Matthew Associate Professor

Doctorate of Education, Counselor Education, and Educational Psychology

9 Elementary Education K-8, Secondary Education 7-12, Social Science Education 7-12, Language Arts 5-8, Social Science Education 7-12, School Counseling K-12

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- 24 state and national presentations, 3 publications, and area of scholarship is student affairs development, multicultural, and career counseling. Service- National: American Counseling Association: Regional Chair. State: Nebraska Counseling Association: Conference Chair and Past President. University: Graduate Studies Program Chair Committee, World Affairs Conference Executive Committee, International Education Advisory Board, Residential Life Advisory Board. College: CAEP Assessment Committee, Teacher Education Chair Selection, iPad Advisory, Applauding Excellence Student Award Committee.

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Moeller, Lynn Lecturer (being phased out of the program. His last semester is Spring, 2017)

BS-Education MS-Education Administration

14 PE 7-12, Coaching 7-12, Driver Ed. 7-12, Principal K-12

Non-Tenure Track Service-Active in Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals UG/GR

Mollenkopf, Dawn Associate Professor

BA- Elemenrary Education and English, MS- Special Education Cross-Categorical Disabilities K-12, PhD- Special Education Policy Integration: Emphasis in Early Childhood

2 Elementary Education K-8, English and Humanities Grade 9, Early Childhood Education K-3, Special Education-Mild Moderate K-12

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- General area of scholarship is in early childhood—professional/workforce development, Service- Key committee work is in early childhood—workforce development, Department Level: TE Graduate Program Chair; Campus: Early Childhood Taskforce; NU System: Steering Committee—Buffett Early Childhood Institute; State level: Early Childhood Inter-Agency Coordinating Council

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Montgomery, Donna Associate Professor

BS in Special Education and Elementary Education MS in Communicative Disorders PhD. Special Education

20 Special Education Generalist, Elementary Education, Reading, and Remedial Reading. Cert. Online Instructor

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- area is inclusive techniques, intellectual disabilities and mental health disabilities. Service- area of service has been in Developmental Disabilities. Served on the Arc of Buffalo County Board of Directors, is the Grant Writer ad Director of the Kearney Inclusive Wellness Initiative (KIWI). Also a Citizen Advocate for an adults with an Intellectual Disability. Also an Assistant Weight Recorder and recently elected Treasurer of the Take Off

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Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) organization in which is actively including individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

*Moody, Laura Lecturer BSEd—Communication Disorders, MSEd- Speech-Language Pathology

0-Meets exceptional

expertise requirement in content specialization (Worked in a hospital with speech-path patients)

Nebraska State licensure to practice speech-language pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence, Nebraska Professional Teaching Certificate in Speech Language Pathology in Ed. System

Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- participated in scholarship activity related to training graduate students to use telepractice in speech-language pathology. Service- served at the departmental level in Communication Disorders.

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Moore, Jan Professor PhD- Speech and Hearing Science, MS- Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, BSEd- Speech Pathology and Special Education (Learning Disabilities)

3 Speech Pathology, Audiology, Deaf Education, P-12 Learning Disabilities SPED

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- studies speech production in children with hearing loss. She is beginning to investigate the role of hearing loss on the cognitive status of Agricultural workers. She is also interested in hearing loss prevention from noise in public places, such as restaurants and churches. Service- At the Department level, Dr. Moore has served as interim chair and chair of the Graduate Program Committee. She participated in the revision of the department's strategic plan. She works with the Kearney Public Schools in the screening of over 6000 children as part of the annual health screenings. Dr. Moore has been an active member of Faculty Senate, General Studies Council, ADA committee, Parking Appeals, Academic Freedom and Tenure committees. She has served as the President of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, represents Nebraska on the American Speech-Language Hearing Association's Audiology Advisory Council, Nebraska Speech Language and Hearing Association executive board. She has served on the editorial review board for the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf.

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Nelson, Ken Associate Professor

BS- Secondary Education, MS- School Counseling, EdD- Administration, Curriculum and Instruction

32 K-12 Counseling, K-12 Administration, Principal and Superintendent

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- includes the areas of administrative job satisfaction, the essential finance process, and teacher knowledge of school law. Service- developed a series of videos concerning the law for practice teachers. Continues to receive requests from former students who are now administrators regarding policy, procedures, and legal issues. Involved with the Nebraska Association of School Administrators region I activities.

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Ohmstede-Schmoker, Tammi Associate Professor

PhD- School Psychology BS- Social Work

4 Certified School Psychologist Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- published 3 manuscripts in refereed journals and presented 20 poster/paper presentations at the local, state, national, and international levels with colleagues and students. Service- served as the chair of the school psychology program at UNK, president of the NE School Psychology Association, and on several committees related to school psychology, research, and early childhood

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assessment and mental health within university, state, and national levels.

Scantling, Eve Senior Lecturer MA- Health and PE K-12 6 First Aid Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, Spinning Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Total Body Tabata Instructor

Non-Tenure Track Service- American Red Cross volunteer, Advise students, Member of the UNK Wellness Task Force, Member of Nebraska on the Move Kid’s Fitness & Nutrition Day Committee, Member of the UNK KSS Scholarship Committee, Member of the UNK Graduation Committee, Member of the UNK KSS Home School Physical Education Committee, Member of the Fall Freshman Orientation Committee,Volunteer Instructor for Choosing to Build – A Youth Leadership Conference”.

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Sheridan, Terri Senior Lecturer MA- Sports Management/PE, BS- PE and Coaching

6 Basic Archery Instructor/Specialist Cert., Red Cross Instructor Trainer Cert., PE and Coaching

Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- Co-presenter at both the SHAPE NE State Fall Conference and the SHAPE America National Convention. Continue on-going duties as a Health Textbook Reviewer-Edit and Revisions (Pearson Publishing), Service-Nebraska Representative on the SHAPE Central District Awards Committee Serves as a SHAPE Nebraska Board Member-Incoming State Conference Manager Faculty Senate Appointed Athletic Committee UNK Academic Advising Advisory Committee (w/Amy Rundstrom) New Student Enrollment Committee (w/Amy Rundstrom) Volunteer Worker-Loper Basketball Scorer’s Table COE New Student Enrollment Representative COE Honors Night Committee UNK/Region IV Student Leadership Committee Session Leader (w/Eve Scantling) COE Student Success Committee-PE Pedagogy Representative (Led by Ann Knipping) COE Student Teaching Seminar-Speaker (w/Kevin Sullivan) Faculty Advisor to UNK PE/H Majors Club as it continues to grow/support student involvement (now have our 2nd/3rd National PE/H Majors of the Year Student Award Winners) KSS Search Committee-Recreation Lecturer Position KSS NKFD-Health Lessons Coordinator KSS Recreation Program Review-Sub Committee KSS/PE Pedagogy Homeschool Teaching Lab Creation Committee KSS Peer Review Committees x 5 (Franzen, Hoffman, Carey, English, Scantling (Head) KSS Freshman Orientation/Welcome Day Social Committee Member KSS Retirement Planning Committee (Amundson, Jurgensen)

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Siegal, Miriam Lecturer MA- Education, BS- Elementary Education

22 CLAD(Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development), California Clear Teaching Credential K-6, ESOL

Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- presented at the National Professional Development Conference in Las Vegas on implementing effective field experience. Also presented at the Nebraska Reading Conference the last 3 years presenting on effective vocabulary instruction, vocabulary apps for the iPad and social studies apps for the iPad.

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Service-member in the following committees: Faculty Senate, Curriculum Planning, Open Access Textbook, and hiring Instructional Technology position. I also volunteered for Transfer Day and Early Awareness Day.

Slaughter, Joy Lecturer BA.-Elem. Ed and SPED MS. SpecialEducation/Behavior

9 Elem K-6, SPED K-12

Lecturer Service-youth camp advisory board, active in Assoc. of Retarded Citizens UG

Squiers, Rick Lecturer MS- PE BA- PE

2 K-12 PE/Health Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- Featured Writer: Prepvolleyball.com (2014- UG

*Stirtz, Gerry Senior Lecturer BS-Organizational Comm./Psychology MA-Education

0-Meets exceptional

expertise requirement in content specialization (service learning)

Director, UNK Office for Service Learning

Scholarship-published and presented in the area of service learning Service-UNK rep to the Midwest Consortium for Service Learning in Higher Education, Buffalo County Detention Center Advisory Comm. , Kearney Family Resource Council

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Strawhecker, Jane Professor BA- Elementary Education, MA- Curriculum and Instruction, PhD- Teaching and Curriculum and Learning with Emphasis in Math Education K-8

14 Math 4-9, Elementary Education

Assistant Chair, Tenured

Scholarship- co-authored 3 peer-reviewed publications while also working collaboratively on a state-funded grant. In addition, made 2 local presentations and 3 national presentations. Moreover, four undergraduate students participated in student research with one participating in the student summer program and the other three co-presenting at a national conference during this same timeframe. Service- For the past 3 years, has service commitments among the community, the NU system, my profession, the College of Education, and also Teacher Education. Some longstanding service are to the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics, serving as a College Elementary Education Representative and to the Kearney Tennis Association on the executive board. Served for two years on the OTICA selection committee for the NU system. For the past eight years, served as the Chapter Counselor for the campus’ Kappa Delta Pi education honor society.

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Thompson, Paula Assistant Professor

BS- Education, MS- Education

18 Elementary Education, Early Childhood

Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- currently working on doctoral degree in EXSPED at UNL. 5 presentations in the past 3 years. Service- was involved in a search committee at UNK. Member of the Nebraska TEACH advisory board.

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Tracy, Glenn Associate Professor

BS-Education/Social Science/Spanish MA-English Ed.D-Curriculum and Instrucion/ESL

2 English 7-12, Spanish 7-12, Social Sciences 7-12

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship-in the area of cultural sensitivity Service-active in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, National Assoc. of Bilingual Educators, National Assoc. of Multicultural Educators, consultant to ESL programs in the area.

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Varvisotis, Stathene Assistant Professor

PhD- Special Education Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction

4 ESL Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- Areas of autism, differentiating instruction. Service- Serving on department and college

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level committees.

Vu, Phu Hoang Assistant Professor

PhD- Curriculum and Instruction, expertise in instructional technology

4 ESL Faculty, Tenure Track

Scholarship-Game-based learning and technology integration in classroom. Service- Co-editor of professional journal, academic journal reviewer and grant reviewer.

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West, Camie Lecturer BA- Elementary Education and Special Education K-6, MA- Special Education (Specific Learning Disabilities)

21 Elementary Education K-12, Special Education K-12 Non-Tenure Track Scholarship- 1 presentation on SPED.

Service- at the College and Department Level and at a local/Community Level.

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Wojcik, Brian Assistant Professor

EdD- Special Education and Assistive Technology MS –Education/Special Education BS-Education/Special Education

6 Deaf or Hard Of Hearing - Grade 6 through Age 21, Learning Behavior Specialist I - Grade 6 through Age 21, Deaf or Hard Of Hearing - PreKindergarten though Grade 9, Learning Disabilities- Grade 6 through Age 21, Physically Handicapped - Grade 6 through Age 21, Social/Emotional Disorders - Grade 6 through Age 21, Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)


I have been working on aspect focusing on assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, and teacher education. I have been involved in service at the university, state, national, and international levels including Graduate Assistant Coordinator, Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator, Nebraska Special Education Advisory Committee, Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership Advisory Committee, Assistive Technology Industry Association Strand Advisor, and Universal Design for Learning Implementation Research Network Board of Directors.

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Young, Vic Partner School Director

BA-Education MS-Educational Administration

35 Secondary School Principal, K-12 PE/Health/Coaching/ Driver’s Ed.

Partner School Director

Service-active in Nebraska Council of School Administrators, Nebraska State Assoc. of Second. School Principals, Nebraska Coaches Assoc.

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Ziebarth-Bovill, Jane Associate Professor

BAEd- Social Sciences, MAEd- Comprehensive Degree in Social Sciences, PhD- Administrations, Curriculum and Instrucion

2 Comprehensive Endorsement in Social Sciences

Faculty, Tenured Scholarship- scholarship areas for the last 3 years include the following: Democratic Teaching Practices, Field-based Courses, Invitational Advising, and Invitational Education Service- service for the last three years include the following areas: Serving on search committees and department committees in the Teacher Education Department; serving on committees at the university level, and serving in the community such as serving as recording secretary for P.E.O. Chapter AS and being a Kearney Lions Club member. Also involved in a professional education organization on the international level.

UG/GR

004.03-1 full time faculty in education unit · teaching certificate k-8, assessment specialization...

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