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Vita

Melissa L. (Kotzin) Matczak 1551 Crusher Canyon Road

Selah, WA 98942 509-895-4070

mmatczak@yvcc.edu

EDUCATION

St. Thomas University, Miami FL 2013-current

PhD in Leadership Studies

Focus: Education

University of Washington, Seattle WA M.Ed. in Education

Special Education, K-12; Elementary Education, K-8, Psychology 4-12

1999

University of Washington, Seattle WA B.A. in Psychology 1997 Honors: National Honor Society, Psi Chi Member

Olympic College, Bremerton WA Associates in Arts 1995

Areas of Concentration: General studies with a focus in Behavioral Science

TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Yakima Valley College, Yakima WA Faculty Education and Early Childhood

Instruction, Design, and Oversight in:

Early Childhood and Education Programs Program Design, Recruitment, and Retention

Faculty Course Assignments

Campus-wide Committee Work Child Development and Curriculum Monitoring and Assessment

Blended-Online Program Design

ECE Outreach and Community Advocacy Early Achievers Grant Deliverables

Design of Applied Bachelor Degree in Teacher Education

2014-present

Heritage University, Toppenish WA Assistant Professor, Chair of Early Childhood-

Instruction, Design, and Oversight in: Early Childhood Education Programs

ECE Student Advising

Program Design, Recruitment, and Retention Faculty and Adjunct Course Assignments

Alignment with Early Learning Center Support Services

Child Development and Curriculum Monitoring and Assessment

Blended-Online Program Design

Professional Development and Supervision of ELC Staff

ECE Outreach and Community Advocacy Program Budget and Grant Deliverables

2010- 2014

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Enterprise for Progress in the Community, Yakima WA Program Manager of Education-

Trainer in Developmentally Appropriate Practices such as: Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). The CLASS is a

multifaceted observation system that requires training for appropriate

use and certification to train others to use the tool.

I am Moving, I am Learning (IMIL). IMIL is a proactive approach for addressing childhood obesity in Head Start children.

Teaching Strategies Gold/Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers. Creative

Curriculum for Preschoolers is an integrated program for 3-to 5- year-old children that is developmentally appropriate and supports active learn ing

in all developmental areas.

Pre-K LETRS certified trainer. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is a professional development

program that responds to the need for high-quality literacy educators at

all levels.

2007-2010

Yakima School District, Yakima WA Reading Specialist – Working with Grade Level teams to:

Focus on intervention groups and remedial services for students in

grades K-5 Plan and implemented all reading block instruction for K-5

2002-2005

Primary School Teacher – 1999-2002

Collaborated with K-3 teaching teams to: Developed syllabus and overall course structure. Learn and Develop Skills in Being an Effective Teacher Develop Skills in Meeting the Needs of All Students Develop Effective Strategies in Classroom Management Obtain Skills in Creating a Positive Classroom Environment Commitment to the Profession and the Learning of the Student Observation of Children and Instructors Instructional Work with Individual Students Work with Children with Learning Disabilities Lesson Planning and Presentation IEP Meetings and Child Guidance Meetings

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Early Childhood Teacher Prep Council 2012-2016 President and President-Elect

Promote collaboration and articulation between preparation programs

Inform policy and policy decisions Collaborate with other groups and agencies within PD system

Encourage credentialing, certification, and best practices standards in ECE

Share and Develop Skills in Being an Effective ECE Professor Develop Effective Strategies for State Programming

Advocate for Commitment to the Professional Development of ECE providers

Heritage University Chair of Early Childhood Education 2010-2014

Direct all early childhood studies degree programs Design transfer center services

Maintain objectives and goals of the Title V grant

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Fulfill all assistant professor duties and campus responsibilities

Design and implement all ECS courses for the blended online program Recruit and support all ECS candidates

Providing advising and guidance for all enrolled ECS candidates

Maintain program quality and fidelity Develop and implement internal program assessment and student outcomes

Develop and provide online support modules for transfer students

Supporting Heritage Early Learning Center Coaching and Mentoring of Center Director of the HU ELC

Training of ECE providers

Collaboration in ECE community collations and projects Attend all require Department, College, and University meetings

Hire and train adjunct ECE faculty

Supervise the curriculum and instruction of ECE faculty

Investing in Children Regional Coalition Executive Board Member

Provides leadership in establishing the vision for Regional

Collaboration for children and families.

Implement and monitor all coalition strategic plans, content work plans in conjunction with team members, ensuring that

work is done in accordance with Charter.

Provide leadership in establishing the vision for the child development services and parent involvement in child

development services.

Establish the system to support the implementation of the

service delivery for the Region areas, which includes creating

the policies, procedures, forms, and written plans.

Establish the vision and practices consistent with THRIVE State Early Learning Plan.

Assure that services in are culturally appropriate and

responsive to our families’ needs. Organize membership training and provide guidance in child

development.

2007 - 2015

Junior League of Yakima, Yakima WA Committee Chair and League Member

Organized the Kids in the Kitchen initiative to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth

of childhood obesity and its associated health issues.

Affiliation with activities that are committed to reducing child abuse and neglect in Yakima County

Attend Leadership Trainings focused on strengthening the

mission

2005-2013

HONORS AND AWARDS

2015 Exceptional Community Partner Award for Head Star t

NAEYC 2011 Diane Trister-Dodge scholarship award recipient 2014 Junior League of Yakima Member of the Year Award

Provost Fellow for University Assessment

Nominee for Anne Hazard RIF Volunteer of the Year Award Red Brown Memorial Scholarship for academics and athletics

Golden Key Honor Society Member, Psychology

All American Scholar, University of Washington Appointed to DEL Work Group on Professional Development

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SERVICE

University:

Heritage University Assessment Team Member 2010-2014

Provost Advisory Council Member

One Voice Higher Education Member

College: 2014-Present

Workforce Education Curriculum Committee Member

Yakima Valley College Assessment Committee

Community: 2009-2014

West Valley Pre-K Initiative: P-3 Leadership Team

Investing in Children Committee Member

Inspire Head Start Community Advisory Member

State: 2014- Present

Department of Early Learning Alignment Advisory/Steering Committee

National Academies/IOM: Washington State Core Team

Professional Development Ad Hoc Committee – OSPI/DEL

Early Learning Advisory Council steering committee member

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Reports, Training Modules, and Briefs: Abrams, A., Butts, R., Gardner, E, Halloway, S., Jensen, C., Matczak, M., Mairs, A, & Torres, D.

National Academies of Medicine Birth to Age 8 Workforce Implementation Planning Phase: Washington State Core Team. (September, 2016). Report for Thrive Washington and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Abrams, A, Butts, R., Gardner, E, Halloway, S., Jensen, C., Matczak, M (July, 2016). Early Learning Workforce Shortage Survey Brief. Document drafted for Thrive Washington, the Department of Early Learning and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruc tion

work on Washington State’s early learning workforce shortage. Pavel, M., Higheagle Strong, Z., Dolata, J., Baker, A. & Kotzin, M- Contributor. (2014). Dear

Children: Preferred Preparation for Native Early Childhood Educators . Prepared by First Peoples First Steps Alliance.

In-preparation:

Matczak, M. (in prep). Action Research Targeting the Shortage in Early Childhood Education

Teacher. St. Thomas University. Educational Leadership. Matczak, M & Halloway, S. (in prep). Education Pathway Development for ECE Community

College Departments. Report for the Center of Excellence for Careers in Education and Early Childhood Teacher Prep Council.

Matczak, M., & et al. (in prep). Design and delivery of the state-wide early learning standards’ alignment, including Licensing, Early Achievers (EA) and Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP). Preparation of the Standards Alignment Advisory Committee for the Department of Early learning. Olympia, WA.

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PRESENTATIONS National: Abrams, A., Butts, R., Gardner, E, Halloway, S., Jensen, C., Kotzin, M., Mairs, A, & Torres, D. (Feburary,

2016). Washington State’s Core Team: Pathways to Implementation of Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8: A Unifying Foundation, Implementation. Presented to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. WA, DC.

Kotzin, M. & Lindquist, C. (November, 2014). One Voice: Partnerships in Early Childhood. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Dallas, TX.

State: Matczak, M. (October, 2016). Culturally Responsive Standards for Professional Development. Washington

Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Lynwood, WA. Matczak, M. (April, 2016). Fostering Quality Field Experiences / Practicum. Early Childhood Teacher Prep

Council Annual Spring Retreat. North Bend, WA. Kotzin, M. (October, 2015). Early Childhood State Collaborations. Washington Association for the Education

of Young Children Annual Conference. Bellevue, WA. Kotzin, M. (May, 2014). Dear Children: Preferred Preparation for Native Early Childhood Educators

Implications for Practitioners. Early Childhood Teacher Prep Council, WAEYC. SeaTac, WA. Kotzin, M. (December, 2013). Regional Advisory. Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC). Regional Advisor

Presentation. ELAC Work Plan Development and Feedback. Olympia, WA.

Local: Kotzin, M., Lindquist, C, & Bentz, S. (2014). One Voice: Professional development for ECE Workforce.

Summary of impact for Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Kotzin, M. (October, 2014). Fostering early literacy in young children: West Valley Pre-K Initiative. West

Valley School District, Yakima, WA.

Kotzin, M., Juarez, C., Rodriquez, J. (2013). Meeting the needs of Hispanic College Bound students. Panel Discussion for Hispanic Regional Task-Force Consortium. Yakima, WA.

Kotzin, M., & Harrlington, L. (2010). Starting Strong Institute: Effective P-3 Collaborations. Keynote Panel Presentation, Yakima, WA.

Kotzin, M. & Knox, R. (2010). Effective Student-Teacher interactions: Using the CLASS tool to support your work in meeting the needs of all children. Region X Training Modules. ECEAP Parent Council Meeting. Yakima, WA.

Kotzin, M. (August, 2010). Supporting young children with challenging behavior in early care and education settings. Region X Head Start Professional Development Training. Yakima and Wenatchee, WA.

Kotzin, M. (September, 2009). Using the CLASS Tool in a Preschool Setting. Region X Head Start and ECEAP Professional Development Training. Yakima and Wenatchee, WA.

Kotzin, M. & Villafan, M. (July, 2008). Effective Home-Visits: Making a Connection. EPIC Head Start. Early Childhood Preservice Institute. Wapato, WA.

Kotzin, M. & Knox, R. (April, 2008). Fostering social emotional competence in young children. Head Start and Migrant Seasonal Head Start: Region X. Yakima, WA.

Kotzin, M & Stanley, J. (August, 2008). Choosy Kids: Helping Kids Move! Region X Head Start and ECEAP Professional Development, Yakima, WA.

Kotzin, M. (April, 2008). Building blocks for teaching preschoolers Early Literacy Skills. Early Childhood Coalition Meeting, Sunnyside, WA.

Kotzin, M. (April, 2008). The Assessment Cycle: Planning with Intention and Purpose. EPIC Head Start, Yakima, WA

Kotzin, M (March, 2008). Assessment, evaluation, and programming system for Infant and Toddlers. Early Head Start and Migrant Head Start programs. Toppenish, WA

Kotzin, M & Villafan, M. (July, 2008). Honoring diversity of family cultures through effective family plans. Central Washington Head Start Summer Preservice. Parker Heights, WA

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GRANTS

Nesmith, C. & Matczak, M. (September, 2016). West Valley School District and Yakima Valley College: Collaboration for the Development of ECE Toolkit -Tech prep articulation agreements. Office of Public School and Instruction. Olympia, WA.

Abrams, A., Butts, R., Gardner, E, Halloway, S., Jensen, C., Matczak, M., Mairs, A, & Torres, D. (June, 2016). Supporting States’ Policy Strategy to Improve Early Care and Education Workforce. National Governors Association’s (NGA) technical assistance grant.

Kotzin, M., Lindquist, C, & Bentz, S. (2013). One Voice: Professional Development for ECE in High School. Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Responsive Grant.

Augustine, S., Smart, R. & Kotzin, M. (2012). P-3: It Makes the Difference. One Voice Community Grant. Center of New Washington. Toppenish, WA.

Kinzel, T., Nighswonger, J. & Kotzin, M. (2008). Big Bend Community College and Heritage University: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program Title V Cooperative Project. U. S. Department of Education. Individual Development Grants Office of Title V Programs.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

National Head Start Association

National Education of Young Children

Washington Head Start and ECEAP Association

Washington State Early Childhood Teacher Prep Council

Washington State Education of Young Children