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Kim E. Riordan, Ed.D.
412 Library Drive, Duluth MN 55812 (218) 726-7251
Academic AppointmentUMD Faculty Appt: 2011 Present Rank: Associate Professor
CEHSP, Department of EducationEducational Leadership
Type Current Appt: Date of Present Rank: 2011Previous Appt: 2005-2011 Tenure Track Assistant Professor
2000-2005 Instructor, Non-tenure Track
EducationEd.D. St. Mary's University of Minnesota (2010)Major: Educational Leadership
M.Ed. University of Minnesota Duluth (2001) Major: Cross Disciplinary Study of Young Children and Families
B.A. University of Minnesota Duluth (1992)Major: Criminology Minor: Psychology
Professional Experience
2011-Present University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Associate Department Head, Accreditation Director, Associate Professor
2009-2011 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Associate Department Head, Accreditation Director, Director of Graduate Studies (M.Ed.), Assistant Professor
2005-2009 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Program Coordinator (Unified Early Childhood Studies), Instructor
2001-2005 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of EducationInstructor
1997 - 2004 Independent School District #709, Duluth, MN
Adult/Parent Educator: Family literacy program for immigrant/refugee families
1995 - 2002 Independent School District #709, Duluth, MN
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Early Childhood Family & Parent Educator - ECFE Program
1987 - 1995 Self-Employed, Duluth and Virginia, MNNon-Profit Management Consultant and Grant writer
1989 - 1993 Miller-Dwan Medical Center, Duluth, MN
Psychiatric Therapist, Child and Adolescent In-patient Unit 1986 - 1990 Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County, Virginia, MN Director
Scholarly Productivity
Publications (refereed)
Williams, J., Nierengarten, G., Corbett, D., Munson, B., & Riordan, K. (2009). A region apart: A look at challenges and strategies for rural K-12 schools. Center for Rural Policy Development (Monograph). (20% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2009). Writing the waves of scholarly whitewater. MountainRise, The International Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 5(2). (100% attribution)
Grace, D., Korach, R., Riordan, K., Storm, K. (2009). Assessment and intervention using the perspective of four organizational frames. Appreciative Inquiry: Concepts and Experiences. Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, India: Icfai University Press.(40% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Review of Higher Education and Self-Learning, 1(3), 47-62. (100% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing institutional effectiveness for distance education. Review of Management Innovation & Creativity, 1(2), 20-30. (100% attribution)
Riordan, K. & Marshall, E. (2008). Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers: An undergraduate research opportunity project, The National Social Science Association Journal, 31(1), 113-124.(The current acceptance rate is 15%)(50% attribution)
Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M., & Dominguez-Mora, R. (2007). Establishing a Mexico service learning program: Changing cultural perceptions, building relationships and taking risks, Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 4(10), 1-7. (The
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current acceptance rate is 11-20%). Paper won “Best Paper” distinction at conference. (33% attribution)
Grace, D., Korach, R., Riordan, K., Storm, K. (2006). Assessment and intervention using the perspective of four organizational frames. Journal of Business & Economics Research, 4(10), 15-30. (The overall acceptance rate is 10-15%).
(40 % attribution)
Riordan, K. (2005). The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students . Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2(11), 19-26. (The overall acceptance rate is 11% to 20%). Paper won "Best Paper" distinction at conference. (100% attribution)
Published Conference Proceedings (Refereed)
Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing institutional effectiveness for distance education. Intellectbase International Consortium. Published conference proceedings. (Publisher utilizes a double-blind review process) (100% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Intellectbase International Consortium. Published conference proceedings. (Publisher utilizes a double-blind review process) (100% Attribution)
Reports
2010-2011 Campus Climate Study Focus Groups Report. (May 2011). Report submitted to VCAA and VCSL (20% attribution-completed with Dr. John Arthur, Dr. Anne Tellett, Dr. Jackie Onchwari, and Susana Pelayo-Woodward).
University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Education. (Oct, 2010). Institutional Report Addendum submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (50% Attribution-completed with Dr. Joyce Strand).
University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Education. (May, 2010). Institutional Report submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (50% Attribution-Completed with Dr. Joyce Strand).
TEL Grant Research Study Report. (2006). Framework for Understanding Distance Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth. (25% attribution-Completed with Dr. Helen Mongan-Rallis and Dr. Trudie Hughes).
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GrantsExternal (funded)
Riordan, K. & Grytdahl, R. (2009). Support for Duluth Human Rights Commission. Minnesota Local Human Rights Project Grant. $1500. (Funded). (50%)
Riordan, K. (2008). Urban Immersion Initiative. IDEA GRANT. $1500. (Funded) (100%)
Commission on Women/Climate Committee Members. (2008). Study of UMD’s climate for female faculty in the sciences. National Science Foundation Start-up Funds ($200,000/two years) (Funded) (5% attribution)
Corbett, D., Keiffer-O’Donell, R., Munson, B., Nierengarten, G., Williams, J., Strand, J., Riordan, K. (2008). Center for Rural Policy Grant ($25,000) (Funded) (20%)
External (Not funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). The Impact of Diversity Initiatives on Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Ethnic, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity $8455. Research/Creativity Funds (Not funded)
Hughes, T., Marchel, M., Minkkinen, M., & Riordan, K. (2006). Service learning initiative. Faculty Research Circle Grants in International Studies (Not Funded)
Internal (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2011). Support to attend NAECTE Conference and NAEYC Professional Development Institute. Special Faculty Development Funds, Spring Semester, 2011. $400 (Not funded).
Riordan, K. (2011). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood Conference. Special Faculty Development Funds, Spring Semester 2011. $400. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2011). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood Conference. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2011. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2010). Support for UECH welcome/orientation & science curriculum training for UECH candidates. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2010. $745. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2010). Support for classroom/behavior management materials to be used in the Observing and Guiding course. Special Faculty Development Funds, Fall semester 2010. $400. (Funded).
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Riordan, K. (2010). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood Conference (with Jackie Onchwari). Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2010. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2009). Support for Duluth ACEI conference/training. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2009. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2009). Support for student attendance at the National ACEI conference in Chicago. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2009. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2008). Support for visitors from Northern Ireland. Dean’s Office. $1200. (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). Urban Immersion Initiative to support broader participation across programs. Dean’s Office. $1500. (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). Funds to support Urban/Diversity Immersion Pilot Project. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2008 ($740) (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). Funds to support academic exchange with faculty from South East Regional Colleges, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2008 ($750). (Funded)
Marchel, M., Hughes, T., Minkkinen, M. & Riordan, K. (2007) Enhancing Global and Community Partnerships through Language, Civic Engagement Grant ($2000) (Funded)
Minkkinen, M., Riordan, K., & Godsey, S. (2007). Educational Engagement with Northern Ireland Higher Education Initiative. Office of International Programs, Fall Semester 2007 ($4500.) (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2007). Conference attendance on Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Preservice Education, Ashville, NC. Dean’s Office, Spring Semester 2007 ($1000) – (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2007). Funds to support travel to Ireland for educational exchange initiative. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, ($750) – (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2007). Travel funds to offset expenses for international colleague (Raquel Dominguez) at conference. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, ($750) – (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2006). Funds to support global service learning initiative in Mexico. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants. $750. (Funded)
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Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M. Marchel, M. & Hughes, T. (2006). Service Learning Initiative related to Mexico-Spanish Literacy Materials and Support, Civic Engagement Grant $1000. (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2006). To pay expenses for training to align NAEYC standards with NCATE accreditation. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2005). UMD Children's Place for outdoor equipment. Commission on Women Grant Program - $1000 (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2005). Funding to bring early childhood studies students to a statewide conference. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants - $732 (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2004). Presentation of Unified Model at State Conference. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2003). Funding to supplement student's experiences in a service learning initiative as part of a professional development course. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants $750. (Funded).
Internal (Not Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). The Impact of Diversity Initiatives on Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Ethnic, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity $15,765 Grant in Aid. (Not funded)
Presentations and Workshops
International (Refereed)
Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Intellectbase International Consortium. Atlanta, GA
Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing Institutional Effectiveness for Distance Education. Intellectbase International Consortium, Atlanta, GA
Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M. & Dominguez Mora, R. (2007). Global Service Learning With Pre-Service Early Childhood Candidates, International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Mazatlan, Mexico.
Riordan, K., Marchel, M., & Minkkinen, M. (2006). Family Partnerships: Promoting Family-Sensitive Practices, International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Little Rock, AK.
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Riordan, K. (2005). The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students, International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Riordan, K. (2005). Assessment and Intervention Using the Perspective of Four Organizational Frames, The International Applied Business Research Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
International (Non-Refereed)
Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2007). Global Perspectives on Children: Mexican School Children. Early Learning-Global Perspectives Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Riordan, K. (2007). Effective Limit Setting...What is Cultural? Early Learning-Global Perspectives Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
National (Refereed)
Riordan, K. (2011). Preparing pre-service teachers to be social change agents: Can we do it? National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Summer Conference, Providence, RI.
Riordan, K. (2009). Head Start personnel’s challenge to be culturally competent:Closing the achievement gap with high expectations: A follow-up. National
Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Washington, DC.
Riordan, K. (2009). Head Start teachers’ perceptions of their own cultural competence: An examination of what happens during training. National
Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Summer Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Riordan, K., & Fisher, S. (2008). Student led research opportunity: Does traveling outsidethe U.S. matter? National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
(NAECTE) Conference, Dallas, TX.
Riordan, K. (2008). Teaching Students to Build a Literature Review, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Conference Dallas, TX.
Riordan, K. (2008). Use of technology in the classroom: Student created web sites, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 17th Annual National Institute, New Orleans, LA.
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Riordan, K., Marchel, M., & Minkkinen, M. (2007). Family partnerships: Promoting family-centered practices, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference, Chicago, IL.
Riordan, K. (2007). Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers: An undergraduate research opportunity project, National Social Science Association’s Summer Seminar, Vancouver, BC.
Riordan, K. (2007). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence through global service learning, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Pittsburgh, PA.
Riordan, K. (2007). Providing pre-service teachers an experience in perspective transformation: Service learning in Mexico to enhance cultural competence and global awareness, National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2007 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, Pittsburgh, PA.
Riordan, K., M. Minkkinen, & Marchel, M. (2006). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence in pre-service early childhood teachers through global travel, service learning, study and reflection, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE). Atlanta, GA.
Riordan, K., Marchel, M. & Minkkinen, M. (2005). The process of becoming a unified early childhood studies program, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Washington, DC.
Riordan, K. (2004). The use of service learning partnerships in teacher preparation programs. National Service Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.
Riordan, K., Marchel, M. & Minkkinen, M. (2004). The use of an inductive process in the design and development of a Unified Early Childhood Studies Program. Center for Research and Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.
State (Refereed)
Riordan, K. & Rees, P. (2010). Unleashing early Head Start’s parent power: Training for teachers and home visitors. MN Head Start Association, Brainerd, MN.
Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2008). Creating successful international partnerships to enhance student's cultural competence: What we've learned along the way. MACTE Fall Congress, Mpls., MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Change as opportunity for growth: What’s your perspective? Early Childhood Administrator’s Conference, St. Cloud, MN.
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Riordan, K. (2007). Leadership in Early Childhood Education, MN Association of Family Educators, St. Cloud, MN.
Riordan, K. (2006). Who am I in the lives of Children and Families? MN Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Mpls., MN.
Riordan, K. & Marchel, M. (2005). The voyage of change: Creating a new curriculum in an early childhood studies program, MN Association of College Teacher Educators, Mpls., MN.
Riordan, K. (2003). Effectively working with diverse families. MN Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Mpls. MN.
Local
Riordan, K. (2011). Examining our assumptions about caring for young children. Staff training at Happy Time Daycare Center, Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2011). What’s in your teacher bag? An exploration of the baggage we carry with us into our teacher roles. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC). Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2010). Children with challenging behavior. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC). Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2010). Increasing parent advocacy effectiveness. Duluth Head Start Family Advocate Training. Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2009). Positive behavioral support. Licensure in a Day Workshop. Hermantown Family Resource Center, Hermantown, MN.
Riordan, K. (2009). Cultural competence training in four parts. Duluth Head Start Staff Development Training, Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2008). Working with children with challenging behavior. Northland Foundation Child Care Appreciation Day. Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Staff development training, Hermantown Family Resource Center, Hermantown, MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Working with children with challenging behavior, Koochiching County Early Childhood Coalition – Early Childhood Super-Saturday Workshop, International Fall, MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Global perspectives on parenting, First Annual Early Childhood Conference - Mesabi Range Community College, Virginia, MN.
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Riordan, K. (2007). Working with challenging behavior in young children. First Annual Early Childhood Conference - Mesabi Range Community College, Virginia, MN.
Minkkinen, M., & Riordan, K. (2007). Global perspectives on children: Mexican school children. First Annual Early Childhood Conference - Mesabi Range Community College, Virginia, MN.
Riordan, K., & Thomas, N. (2007). When did saying no become a bad word? Effective limit setting. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC).
Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Cultural Competence. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children - Winter conference at Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN.
Thomas, N. & Riordan, K. (2006). When did saying no become a bad word? Effective limit setting. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children - Winter Conference at UMD. Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2004). Women and leadership, YWCA Girl Power, Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2004). Working with diverse student populations. Eveleth-Gilbert Teachers In-service, Eveleth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2003). Increasing cultural competence. Edison Charter School In-service, Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2003). Effective intervention with challenging behaviors, Happy Time Day Care Center, Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2003). Reflective dialogue as a practical intervention with parents at risk. University of MN, Mpls., MN.
Riordan, K. (2002). The use of videotape for promotion of appropriate parental behaviors. University of MN, Mpls., Mn.
Riordan, K. (2006). Professional Development Panel (co-presented with representatives from WITC, UWS, FDLT&CC and MRCC). Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children, Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Early Childhood Conference at Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN.
University
Department of Education. (Spring, 2011). Professional Day: Child Sexual Abuse Awareness for Educators.
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Department of Education. (Fall, 2010). Professional Day: Salsa, laughing children and Mexico during j-term-Service learning in Puerto Vallarta, 2011.
Department of Education. (Spring, 2010). Professional Day: Mexico service learning.
UMD International Education Office. (2009). Facilitating a short term program.
International Education Office. (2009). Prospective international program leaders. (Workshop panelist)
Department of Education. (Spring, 2009). Professional Day: Dynamics of sexual abuse: Intervention and prevention.
Department of Education. (Fall, 2008). Professional Day: What happens when your student comes to school with two moms (or two dads)?
Dept of Education. (Spring, 2008). Promoting cultural, linguistic and ethnic competence in teacher preparation programs.
CEHSP Teaching Initiatives. (2008). Teaching students how to build a literature review.
Instructional Development Services. (2008). Teaching students how to build a literature review.
Medical School Students. (Spring, 2007). Leadership in rural communities.
Alworth Institute Brown Bag Presentation. (2006). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence through global service learning w/Molly Minkkinen
Medical School Students. (Fall, 2006), Leadership in rural communities.
Research Seminar Series. (2006). Early childhood research initiatives w/Mary Ann Marchel and Molly Minkkinen.
UMD Social Work Department-Regional Conference. (2005). Interacting effectively with diverse families.
Pizza with the Professor. (2005). Measurement of student and faculty perceptions of classroom environment in online settings.
IDS, Brown Bag Presentation. (2004). The use of a service learning model with early childhood studies pre-service students.
Techcamp. (Wtr/2004). Use of webx for hybrid approach.
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Department of Education. (2004). In-service Day: Adult learning theory & teaching strategies online; practical application issues with web crossing.
Residence Hall Advisors. (2003). Cultural awareness and competence.
Educator's Institute. (2002). The use of reflective dialogue approach in parent education.
Books/Chapters Reviewed for Publisher(s)
Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childcare Education. (2008). Authored the student study quizzes for a first edition text.
Diversity in Early Childhood Settings. (2009). Pearson.
Infants, Toddlers and Caregivers 8th ed. (2009). McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
New Voices, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity. (2007). McGraw-Hill.
Leadership in Early Childhood Administration. (2007). McGraw-Hill.
Crafting the State of the Art Review for Action Research. (2004). Sage.
Challenging Behavior in Young Children. (2004). Allyn & Bacon.
Observation & Participation in Early Childhood Settings. (2004). Allyn & Bacon.
Group Parent Education. (2003). Sage.
UROP
2009 Perceptions of kindergarten readiness. Student Researcher: Stephanie Fisher
2008 Does traveling outside the U.S. matter? Student Researcher: Stephanie Fisher
2007 Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers. Student Researcher: Emily Marshall
2006 Global student teaching and early childhood pre-service teachers. Student Researcher: Amanda Schmidt
TEACHING – University of Minnesota Duluth
Summer, 2011EdAd 5911 Leadership and Personal Growth
Spring, 2011ECh 3050 Observing and Guiding Children (birth-age 8)
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FST 5069 Global Engagement in Puerto VallartaFall, 2010
Educ 4650 Student Teaching in Parent EducationSummer, 2010
EdAd 5911 Leadership and Personal GrowthSpring, 2010
Educ 4650 Student Teaching in Parent EducationEduc 4600 Student Teaching in Early Childhood EducationFST 5069 Global Engagement in Puerto Vallarta
Fall, 2009ECH 4011 Parent EducationEduc 4600 Student Teaching in Early Childhood EducationSPED 4600 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Special Education
Summer, 2009EdAd 5911 Leadership and Personal Growth
Spring, 2009ECh 4400 Professional Development – Block 1ECh 4400 Professional Development – Block 3FST 5069 Global Engagement in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Fall, 2008ECH 2010 Foundational Issues in Early Childhood EducationSPED 3109 Working with Children with Challenging BehaviorEduc 7001 Introduction to Graduate Study
Summer, 2008EdAd 5911 Leadership and Personal GrowthEduc 5995 Special Topics: Poverty and Educational Intervention
Spring, 2008ECH 3050 Observing and Guiding Young Children, Birth-Age 8ECH 4009 Leadership in Early Childhood EducationFORS 4000 Northern Ireland: Cultural Immersion ExperienceFST 5069 Global Engagement in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Fall, 2007ECh 2010 Foundational Issues in Early Childhood EducationECH 4600 Student Teaching in Early Childhood EducationEduc 7001 Introduction to Graduate StudiesSPED 3109 Working with Children With Challenging Behavior
Summer, 2007ECh 4009 Leadership in Early Childhood EducationSPED 3109 Working With Children With Challenging BehaviorEdAd 5911 Leadership and Personal Growth
Spring, 2007ECH 3050 Observing and Guiding Young Children, Birth-Age 8Educ 5340 Interacting With Diverse FamiliesFST 5069 Global Engagement in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Fall, 2006
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ECH 2010 Foundational Issues in Early Childhood EducationSPED 3109 Working with Children With Challenging Behavior
Summer, 2006EdAd 5911 Leadership and Personal GrowthEduc 5295 Special Topics: Reframing Organization Using Four FramesSPED 3109 Working with Children With Challenging Behavior
Spring, 2006Educ 5340 Interacting With Diverse FamiliesECH 4009 Leadership in Early Childhood Studies
Fall, 2005ECH 2010 Foundational Issues in Early Childhood EducationECH 4009 Leadership in Early Childhood StudiesEduc 5340 Interacting With Diverse Families (face to face)Educ 5340 Interacting With Diverse Families (online section)
Additional Courses taught at UMD prior to tenure track position:
Educ 1101 - Education in Modern Society
ECh 4610 - Professional Issues Seminar in Early Childhood Education
ECh 4251 - Parenting
Educ 1000 - Human Development
Educ 1100 - Human Diversity
Educ 7008 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Curriculum Theory and Design
Educ 7004 - Educational Action Research and Inquiry
Educ XXX – Leadership, Change and Collaboration
Advising
Doctoral
Co-Chair, (2011). Head Start Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices Related to Positive Teacher Child Relationships in the Classroom. Cindy Ryan
2011 - Doctoral Committee Member on 4 committees in process: Pratt, A., & Gosling-Chenault, Y.
2011 - Doctoral Committee Member on 2 completed dissertations: Sarvela, P., & Britton, S.
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Graduate Advisor to MEd Students
2011
2010 43 MEd students
2009 32 MEd students
Chair, Masters of Education (Completed)
Hille, J. (2011).
White, E. (2011). International Student Online Orientation: A Curriculum Design for the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
Matlock, D. (2010). Effective Outcomes From Family Resource Centers.
Gunderson, M. (2010). Going Green: A Special Project to Change Paper Advising Files to E-files at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Hadley, D. (2010). Relational Aggression in Adolescent Girls.
Feller, M. (2009). Student Loan Indebtedness.
Scissons, K. (2009). Reducing the Teacher Attrition Rate Through Effective Mentorship Programs
Koizumi, J. (2008). The Effects of a Mental Training Curriculum in Ice Hockey.
Zegan, H. (2008). From Pre-Referral to Adoption: Pre-Adoptive Parents Evaluating Their Capabilities and Literature on Parenting the Post-Institutionalized Child
With an Attachment Disorder. Kiminski, J. (2007). Military Education Benefits.
Hoffman, S. (2007). Discipline Methods Used When Guiding Behavior in the Early Childhood Years.
Johnson, M. (2007). The Relationship Between Athletics, Self-Esteem, And Personal Success.
Roberts, J. (2007). Peer Mentoring between Students with Similar Physical Disabilities in Rural and Non-rural Areas: A Case Study.
Janezich, T. (2006). Analyzing the Process of Transferring Credits from Varying
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Institutions to Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota while Identifying Problems, and Gauging the Level of Confusion and Acceptance on Campus.
Berg, G. (2006). Literature Review on Early Childhood Programs.
Kempainnen-Olson, D. (2008). From Preschool to Prison.
Sauve, T. (2008). The Impact of Motivation and Life Experience Variations Between Traditional and Non-Traditionally Aged Student Populations.
Reese, T. (2008). Factors That Influence a Parent’s Decision to Delay Kindergarten Entry When the Child is Age Eligible.
Behrends, K. (2007). The Impact After School Programming Makes In Positive Youth Development: A Curriculum.
Vlach, M. (2007). A Spanish I Curriculum: Holidays and Celebrations.
Valencia, K. (2007). A Spanish I Curriculum: Holidays and Celebrations.
Gibson, L. (2007). Finding a Link Between Homeschool Atmosphere and Nurturing Environmental Behavior: A Grounded Theory.
Oaches, J. (2006). Mentoring: From the Heart or Not?
Cork, T. (2006). Obesity and Academic Performance.
Fleege, P. (2005). A Literature Review on Teaching Mathematics in Middle School.
Chair, Masters of Education (In-Process)
Xiong, T. (In process). Hmong Culture and Values in Education: Bridging the gap between Hmong Parent and non-Hmong Teachers and Administrators.
Hille, J. (in progress).
MEd Committee Member
Committee member on 18 graduate committees between 2005 and 2010
Masters Degree Committee Member (Criminology)
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Hautala, D. (2011). Exploring Classic Rape Steriotypes on Police Reporting: How Much has Changed Since the Advent of Rape Reform Laws?
Undergraduate
Average of 32 undergraduate students each academic year (2005-2009)
Professional Online Faculty Mentoring
Educ 7002 Human Diversity and Exceptionality (Fall Semester, 2005)
Ech 2025 Cognitive Development (Summer Semester, 2005)
Educ 7002 Human Diversity and Exceptionality (Spring Semester, 2005)
Ech 2025 Cognitive Development (Fall Semester, 2004)
Educ 7002 Human Diversity and Exceptionality (Spring Semester, 2004)
Teaching Evaluations
Quantitative scores nearly always exceed 5.5 out of a 6 point scale in which 6 is the top score. (See graphs)
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Service
International/National
2008-present National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Treasurer (2nd term)
2009-present National Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), President’s Council Secretary
2008-2009 National Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), President’s Council Member
2007-present National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Executive Committee
2007 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Regional Representative
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2007 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Policy Manual Review Committee
2007 National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Long Range Planning Committee
State
2011 AdvanceEd Accreditation Review Member
2010 MN Board of Teaching-Institutional Review Panel member
2008-2009 MN Association of Childhood International, President
2007 MN Association of Childhood International, President-elect
2007-2009 Content Reviewer: Training for MN Department of Education, Board of Teaching Licensing Division - To review institutional applications for licensing
2005 Review Panel Member for MN Department of Education, Board of Teaching Licensing Division - Early Childhood Content Knowledge and Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis Exams
University-wide
2007-2008 Schocet Advisory Council, member
2010-2011 Directors of Graduate Studies
College-Wide
2008-Present Graduate Policy Council
Campus
2010-2011 Campus Climate Research Committee
2010-2011 Commission on Women, Chair Ex Officio
2009-2010 Parent Educator for UMD Children’s Place Child Care Center
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2009 Distance Learning Council, Member
2008-2010 Commission on Women, Chair
2005-2009 GLBT Advisory Commission, Chair
2008 IEO Scholarship Committee, Reviewer
2007-2008 CEHSP Retention Committee, Member
2006-2007 Commission on Women Leadership Committee, Convener
2006-2007 Commission on Women Education & Outreach Committee
2005 CEHSP Search & Screen Committee (Director of Student Affairs)
2005 GLBT Commission’s Sexual Assault Prevention Protocol Committee
2003-2004 UMD Student Behavior Judiciary Committee
2003-Present Participation in UMD's commencement ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Department
2009-Present Accreditation Director
2010-Present Assessment Liaison
2009-Present Department of Education Leadership Council
2009-Present Teacher Education Council
2009-Present Department of Education Associate Department Head
2009-2011 Director of Graduate Studies – M.Ed.
2008-2009 Search & Screen Committee (Language Nest), Member
2005-2009 Unified Early Childhood Studies Program Coordinator
2004-Present UECH Community Advisory Council
2004-2009 UECH Student Association, Faculty Liaison
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2004-2006 Dept of Education Scholarship Committee, Member
2006-Present Dept of Education Community Advisory Council for Teacher Education
2005-2009 Dept of Education Graduate/Program Committee
2005-2010 Maawanji’idiwag Advisory Council
2003, 2004 Dept of Education Search & Screen Committee(s)
2002-2006 Dept of Education-Social Justice Committee
Community
2009-2010 Duluth Human Rights Commission
2009-2010 United Way’s Success by Six
2007-Present Fond du Lac Early Childhood Program Advisory Council
2005 Consultant, Range Center, Conduct goals-based program evaluation of project grant
2002-Present Happy Time Day Care Center – Board of Directors
Program Development
2010-2011 Began meetings and an articulation agreement process with Itasca Community College (in progress).
2010 Coordinated the beginning of a second Maawanji’idiwag Cohort.
2008 Created a new structure for the Department of Education’s Professional Day experience to enhance pre-service teachers’ professional development
2007-2008 Creation of a Mesabi Cohort plan to offer a 2 and ½ year BASc degree on the Mesabi Range for students who have completed their associate degrees and preparatory courses.
2007-2008 Collaboration with Mesabi Range Community College in forming an articulation agreement to prepare Range students to transfer to UMD for the UECH program (2007-2008)
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2007-2009 Collaboration with Mesabi Range Technical and Community College and Northern Ireland University - Study Abroad Initiative
2007-2008 Initiated an urban immersion experience, piloted 11/08 to include 23 students and 5 faculty from all undergraduate education majors
2007 Collaboration with Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to form an articulation agreement.
2006-2007 Participated in a year-long program evaluation and curriculum development for the MEd program.
2006 Developed a post baccalaureate contract for Parent Education licensure and developed congruent courses.
2005-Present Mexico Service Learning Initiative begun in order to facilitate UMD student learning in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
2005-2008 Participated in Planning/implementing Maawanji’idiwag Cohort I
Professional Affiliations
2009-Present AACTE (American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education)
2009-Present MACTE (MN Association of Colleges of Teacher Education)
2007-Present MNAFEE (Mn Association of Family and Early Education)
2005-Present ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International)
2004-2009 ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
2004-Present AAHE (American Association for Higher Education)
2003-Present MNAECTE (MN Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators)
2003-Present NAECTE (National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators)
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2003-Present MNAEYC (MN Association for the Education of Young Children)
2002-Present NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
1995-Present NEA (National Education Association)
1995-Present AFT (American Federation of Teachers)
Professional Development Training
NAECTE Conference (June, 2011). Providence, RI
AACTE Conference (February, 2011). San Diego, CA
MACTE Conference (February, 2011). Mpls., MN
MACTE Conference (October, 2010). Mpls., MN
Indian Child Welfare Institute (July, 2010). Walker, MN
NAECTE Conference (June, 2010). Phoenis, AZ
Anti-Racism Dialogue Circles (Jan-June, 2010). Duluth, MN
AACTE Conference (February, 2010). Atlanta, GA
MACTE Conference (April, 2010). Mpls., MN
MACTE Conference (October, 2009). Mpls., MN
NAECTE Conference (Nov, 2009). Washington, DC
NAECTE Conference (June, 2009). Charlotte, North Carolina
AACTE conference (April, 2009). Washington, DC
ACEI conference (March, 2009). Chicago, IL
AACTE conference (February, 2009). Chicago, IL
MACTE conference (January, 2009) Mpls., MN
MACTE conference (Fall, 2008), Mpls., MN
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NAECTE conference (11/2008) Dallas, TX.
Intellectbase: International Consortium (10/2008)
NAEYC conference (11/2008) Dallas, TX
NAEYC Professional Development Institute (6/2008) New Orleans
National Association for Childhood Education International (3/2008), Atlanta, GA
Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Pre-service Education (2007) Ashville, NC
Ten Moons Rising - Holistic Family Education (10/2006).
Bridging Education and Mental Health, Center for Early Education and Development (9/2005)
SSF-IIIHS International Conference: At the dawn of a new light, Montreal , (5/2005)
Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children, Mpls., (4/2005)
Faculty In-service-Urban Learners & Faculty Development 4/05
Faculty In-service-ELL in MN public schools 4/05
Undoing Racism Training, Duluth (F/2003 & S/2004)
New Learning Technologies: Applied Learning Conference, Orlando (2004)
Children Who Hurt: Supporting and teaching stressed and traumatized children, Cloquet, MN (2004)
Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego (2004)
The power of the circle and academic engagement, Orlando (2004)
National Service Learning Conference, Orlando (2004)
National Multicultural Institute, Washington , DC (2003)
Working with Emotional Intelligence-Goleman, Minneapolis (2001)
The Hurried Child-Elkind, Duluth (1999)
Framework for Understanding Poverty, Duluth (2000)
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Jean Illsley Clark-Young Children and Self-Esteem, Duluth (2000)
When parents face shattered dreams, Ted Bowman, Duluth (2000)
Family Literacy Conference, St. Thomas (2001)
Regional In-service, CFL, Home Visiting (2002)
Regional In-service, CFL, Infant/Toddler Development (1999)
Implications of brain development and attachment research for parent educators and early childhood practitioners, Duluth (1998)
Grad Rules: Implications for Early Childhood Programs, Duluth (1998)
Clinical Implications of Attachment Theory, Duluth (1997)
Changing times, Changing families, Duluth (1997)
Working together with families who have children with special needs, Duluth (1997)
University Training History
Online Policies and Reg Update- Completed 9/2010
Online Policies and Reg Update - Completed 09/02/09
Online Policies and Reg Update - Completed 09/15/08
PrHSubjects-CITIweb-SBbasic - Completed 01/26/08
Online Policies and Reg Update - Completed 09/24/07
Manage Student Data Securely - Completed 04/14/07
Data Security Info for Admin - Completed 04/14/07
Securing Your Workstation - Completed 04/11/07
Using University Data - Completed 04/11/07
Training Custom Assessment - Completed 04/11/07
Data Security in Your Job - Completed 02/19/07
PrHSubjects-CITIweb-SBbasic - Completed 01/25/07
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Online Policies & Regs Update - Completed 10/11/06
Resp Cond. of Rsch-Part 1-ITV - Completed 04/01/05
Resp Cond. of Rsch-Part 2-ITV - Completed 10/14/04
Intro to HIPAA Privacy & Secur - Completed 03/30/03
Safeguarding PHI on Computers - Completed 03/30/03
Awards
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination (2011).
ACEI Recognition Award (2010) for Leadership as ACEI MN Chapter President.
Leadership Recognition Award (2009) for Chairing the UMD GLBT Advisory Commission.
The 2007 International College Teaching and learning Conference, Mazatlan, Mexico Best Paper Award for Establishing a Mexicoservice learning program: Changing cultural perceptions, building relationships and taking risks. (Best paper awards are determined by peer evaluation).
The 2005 International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Best Paper Award for The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students. (Best paper awards are determined by peer evaluation).
Outstanding CEHSP Faculty Award Nomination (2003).
