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DR. LINDA C. [email protected]: 102 Ridgewood TerraceNorthampton, MA, 01060(413) 584-8025 / (413) 387-5041WORK: 263 Alden StreetSpringfield, MA 01109(413) 748-3146EDUCATION1988Ph.D.The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IAPhysical Education and Athletic Administration*Coursework completed in MBA program (18 credits)1980M.S. Ed.Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, ILPhysical Education, Emphasis on MotorLearning and Education Administration* School Administration Certification1975B.S. Ed.Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, ILPhysical Education, Concentrations in Aquatics and Coaching* Teaching CertificationEducator Licenses Currently HeldPhysical Education Teaching License (PreK-12, MA & IL)Principal/Director Administrative License (IL)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1993-presentDirector of Educator Preparation & LicensureSpringfield College, Springfield, MA- Responsibilities include: Providing overall administrative leadership to andcoordination of all phases of undergraduate and graduate educator licensureprograms; serving as the College’s official licensure officer, Title IIcoordinator, and institutional liaison to the Massachusetts Department ofEducation. Essential functions include: communication, collaboration,problem solving and mediation; liaison to MA DOE; cultivate and strengthenrelations with schools; oversee day-to-day operation of the educatorpreparation and licensure office.2012-2015Interim Education Department ChairSpringfield College, Springfield, MA- Responsibilities include: Schedule yearly course offerings, determinefaculty workloads/teaching schedules, prepare annual budget, authorize alldepartmental purchases, evaluate faculty per personnel policy, promote andmaintain quality programs, conduct program review and makerecommendations for curricular changes as appropriate, prepare annual reporton the status of the department, search for qualified personnel whenvacancies occur, and provide leadership and vision in planning for the futureof the department.1
2005-present1993-2005Professor of Physical EducationAssociate Professor of Physical EducationSpringfield College, Springfield, MA- Responsibilities include: Supervising student teachers in physicaleducation, teaching physical education teacher preparation and movementand sport studies classes, advising graduate research, and academic advisingfor graduate and undergraduate students.1987-1993Assistant Professor of Physical EducationHamline University, St. Paul, MN- Responsibilities included: Teaching the following courses:programming/curriculum development, evaluation/tests and measurement,organization and administration of physical education and athletics, socialissues in sport, sport and the gender order, theory of coaching volleyball,volleyball and modern dance methods. Supervising student teachers for K12 physical education and health. Supervising student coaching internships.Advising first year seminar students. Advising post-baccalaureate studentsseeking a MN Coaching License. Head Volleyball Coach for 3 years.1992-1993Education Division, CoordinatorHamline University, St. Paul, MN- Responsibilities included: Coordinate departments within division andfacilitate inter-divisional coordination, define faculty development andimplement a development program, supervise the mentorship of divisionfaculty, meet with the Dean to coordinate the long-range planning of theCollege of Liberal Arts (CLA), establish priorities, advise the Dean in thepreparation of the CLA budget to meet those priorities.1992-1993Physical Education Department ChairHamline University, St. Paul, MN- Responsibilities included: Plan yearly course offerings, develop facultyteaching schedules, search for qualified personnel when vacancies occur,prepare an annual budget, authorize all departmental purchases, determinelibrary purchases to meet the needs of the department, evaluate faculty on anannual basis, prepare an annual report on the status of the department, andprovide leadership and vision in planning for the future of the department.1987-1993Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for WomenHamline University, St. Paul, MN- Responsibilities included: Leading, organizing and administering all aspectsof a NCAA Division III, Women's Athletic Program (Hamline sponsors 10women's sport). For example: Eligibility of athletes, fund raising (coordinatorof biannual department fundraiser), recruitment, budgetary planning andcontrol for over 140 accounts (approximately 400,000), hiring, promotion andevaluation of personnel, programming special events, athletic scheduling, andcompliance with NCAA rules.1985-1986Physical Education Skills InstructorThe University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA- Activity classes taught: aerobics, racquetball, badminton, and softball.2
1985-1986Administrative Assistant in AthleticsThe University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA- Responsibilities included: Revising the coaches evaluation system andsecretarial performance forms, event management for several sports, fieldhockey promotions, volleyball and softball public address announcer, revisionof parts of the UI procedures manual, working with monthly budgetsummaries.1984Administrative Intern in AthleticsThe University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA- Responsibilities included: Revising the coaches manual to reflect NCAA andBig Ten rules, preparing the annual report on class days missed by athletes,attending Board in Control of Athletics and staff meetings.1983-1984Basketball Assignment Chair (assigned basketball officials)North Suburban Conference, IL- Responsibilities included: Assigning officials to 10 high schools for threelevels of competition.1975-1987Physical Education Teacher, Volleyball and Softball CoachLibertyville High School, Libertyville, IL- Responsibilities included: Teaching a wide variety of activities (e.g.,gymnastics, swimming, golf, tennis, badminton, dance, team handball, softball,pickleball, first aid, CPR, self-defense, fitness, aerobics, weight training, track& field, football, archery, soccer, and field hockey). Coordinator and instructorfor the “Leaders” physical education program, chair of the departmentcurriculum committee, chair of the North Central Evaluation internalcommittee on administration.REFEREED PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONSCyr, E., McDiarmind, P., Halpin, B., Stratton, J. & Davis-Delano, L.C. (2012). Creating a dual licensureprogram in elementary and special education that prepares culturally responsive teachers.Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2(3), 158-168.Davis, L.R., & Delano, L.C. (1992). Fixing the boundaries of physical gender: Sideeffects of anti-drug campaigns in athletics. Sociology of Sport Journal, 9(1), 1-19.Delano, L.C. (1990). A time to plant - strategies for increasing the number of womenin athletic leadership positions: What can we do?" Journal of Physical Education, Recreation andDance, 61(3), 53-55.OTHER PUBLICATIONSDelano, L.C. (1978). Annotated Softball Bibliography. NAGWS Guide: Softball -1976-1978.Washington, D.C.: AAHPER Publications.Delano, L.C. (1988). Understanding barriers that women face in pursuing high school athleticadministrative positions: A feminist perspective. Doctoral Dissertation, The University of Iowa.JOURNAL REVIEWERReviewer of journal articles for STRATEGIES: A Journal for Physical Education and Sport Educators(1995 to present).Reviewed one journal article for Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (1993).3
DISSERTATION COMMITTEESChair, “Physical self-perception of college students in the United States, Taiwan, and China”,Ph.D. Dissertation by Chih-Ming (Ryan) Chung, April, 2011.Member, “Multiple role demands for physical education department chairpersons”,Ph.D. Dissertation by Richard Yam, November, 2005.Member, “Quality elementary physical education programs: The gap between ideal and real”,Ph.D. Dissertation by Ruth Arnold, April 2005.Member, “The development of a scale to measure subjective warrants of recruits entering physicaleducation”, Ph.D. Dissertation by Kerri Tunnicliffe, May, 2004.Member, “Perceptions of the student teaching triad: A naturalistic inquiry into teaching behaviors that maylead to negligence in the physical education environment”, Ph.D. Dissertation by Kelle Murphy,May, 1998.Member, “Emotional response to inquiry and rehabilitation process”, Ph.D. Dissertation by Jill Tracey,May 1997.In addition, I have served as either the chair or member of 7 M.Ed. thesis committees and served as theprimary advisor to over 20 students completing either an independent study or research project to fulfill theresearch requirement for their M.Ed. (1993 to present)REFEREED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS“Massachusetts Teacher Evaluation System: Response/Impact.” National Physical Education TeacherEducation (PETE) Conference, October, 2012 (Kathy Mangano, co-presenter)“Renaissance Intensive: A four day college readiness program for 9th and 10th graders.” MA Associationfor Colleges of Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, April 2011.“The MA Preservice Performance Assessment – Models for Candidate Success.” MassachusettsAssociation of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, October 2005.“Preservice Performance Assessment (PPA) – Triads Sharing Experiences.” Massachusetts Association ofColleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, April 2005.“Preparing Teachers to Meet the Needs of At-Risk Students in Low-Performing Schools.” AmericanAssociation of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), February 2005.“Improving Your Teaching: Strategies for Becoming a Reflective Practitioner.” Eastern DistrictAssociation of the AAHPERD Convention, February 2005.“Strategies for Using the MA Preservice Performance Assessment.” Massachusetts Association of Collegesfor Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, October 2004.“Advocating for Physical Education Programs in a High Stakes Testing Environment.” MassachusettsAssociation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Conference,March 2004.“The S.A.G.E. Project: Lessons Learned Over Seven Years of Success.” National Youth at Risk (YAR)Conference, March 2004 (Mike Ellis, co-presenter)“Insights on the New Program Approval Process.” Massachusetts Association of Colleges for TeacherEducation (MACTE) Conference, November 2002“Partnerships for Developing Effective Approaches to Performance Assessment.” MassachusettsAssociation of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, April 2001 (Diane DeVivoPanico, co-presenter).“School-College Partnerships.” Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE)Conference, November 2000.“District-Based and Alternate Route Programs.” Massachusetts Association of Colleges for TeacherEducation (MACTE) Conference, April 2000 (Ann Duffy, co-presenter)."Springfield College Partnerships with Schools: Development and Implementation."MACTE/COMTEC Conference, April 1997.4
“Making Schools Safe for Gay and Lesbian Youth: Breaking the Silence in Schools and in Families”American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD) NationalConvention, March 1997 (Fran Soto, co-presenter)"Strategies for Becoming Culturally Responsive: Preparing Teachers for the 21st Century." MassachusettsAssociation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) State Convention,March 1996 (Luz M. Cruz, co-presenter)."Inequalities in Girls' vs. Boys' Athletics: Where Are We? What's Next?" MAHPERD State Convention,March 1995."What's New in Teacher Certification?" MAHPERD State Convention, March 1995."Attitudes of Teacher Preparation Students Toward Working with Diverse Populations: Strategies forChange." Eastern District Association of the AAHPERD Convention, March 1994."Teacher Certification - Changes in Massachusetts Regulations: The Education Reform Bill." MAHPERDConvention, March 1994."A Statewide Plan for Implementing Gender Equity at the High School Level: The Minnesota Model."North American Society for Sociology of Sport (NASSS) National Conference, November 1993."The Potential of the Media for Resistance and Transformation - Strategies for Change: Perspectives fromMedia Personnel."NASSS National Conference, November 1992."To Certify or Not to Certify: What Makes a Coach Qualified?" AAHPERD NationalConvention, April 1992."Coaching Certification: A Case of Institutional Discrimination?"NASSS National Conference,November 1991."Update on the Status of Women in Coaching and Administration." AAHPERD National Convention, April1991."Conducting a Sport Leadership Conference." AAHPERD National Convention, April 1991."Fixing the Boundaries of Physical Gender: Textual Strategies in Anti-Drug Campaigns in Athletics."NASSS Conference, November 1990 (Laurel R. Davis, co-presenter)."Establishing a Statewide Conference to Promote Women in Sports Leadership: TheMinnesota Model." AAHPERD National Convention, March 1990."Mainlining Ideology: Anti-drug Campaigns in Athletics." AAHPERD National Convention, March 1990(Laurel R. Davis, co-presenter)."Understanding Barriers That Women Face in Pursuing High School Athletic Administrative Positions: AFeminist Perspective." AAHPERD National Convention, April 1989."Women as Diverse Beings: The Influence of Context on the Approachto and Interpretation of Barriers that Women Face in Pursuing High School Athletic AdministrativePositions." NASSS Conference, November 1988."Ethics and Interscholastic Sports." IAHPERD State Convention,November 1982.INVITED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS“MA Educator Evaluation System: Implications for Physical Educators.” Massachusetts Association forHealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – State Convention, November, 2013 and StateConference, March 2014.“Developing a Professional Portfolio.” Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Dance – Student Summit, October, 2010.“Preparing for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).” Massachusetts Association forHealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – Student Summit, October, 2010.“Delivering Content in an Inclusive Environment: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners.” South HadleyPublic Schools, Professional Development Workshop, March, 2007.“Successful Submission of Licensure Endorsements and Batches in MA.” Massachusetts Department ofEducation and Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Meeting,February 2006.5
“Overview of Test Preparation Resources for the Massachusetts Educator Licensure Tests (MTEL).”MTEL Conference, January 2002 (Eileen Murphy, co-presenter).“Massachusetts Education Reform and Teacher Certification.” Springfield Public School ProfessionalDevelopment Workshops for Paraprofessionals, July 1998 &December 1998.“Non-Sexist, Non-Homophobic Athletic Programs.” The Governor’s Commission (MA) – Safe CollegesProgram for Gay and Lesbian Students, March 1998."Are You Getting Your Message Across?" American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) NationalConvention,December 1995."Professional Development Workshop for Physical Education Teachers."Springfield Public Schools Professional Development Day, January 1995. (Diane L. Potter, copresenter)"Taking a Look at Our Own Classrooms: Examining Issue of Injustice." Massachusetts FacultyDevelopment Consortium, November 1994."New Trends in Teacher Training and Certification." Blueberry HillElementary School Faculty Inservice, March 1994."Dealing With Issues of Injustice in the Classroom." Springfield College Faculty Institutes, February &August 1994."Student Teacher Supervision - A Collaborative Effort." Staff Development Outreach Team (SDOT)Convention, May 1993."Fair Treatment For All Student-Athletes". Brooklyn Center High School Coaching Staff Inservice,September 1992."Issues in Coaching Today Surrounding the Treatment of StudentAthletes." Jordan High SchoolCoaching Staff Inservice, March 1992."Volleyball Impact Clinics for Beginning Coaches." United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) NorthCountry Region Junior Coaches Development Program, February & May 1990; January, February& March 1991; January, February, & March 1992."Volleyball Coaches Development: Instructional Clinics." USVBA North Country Region AdvancedVolleyball Clinics, (once a month) January-May 1990."The Underrepresentation of Women in the Coaching Profession." A Minnesota Rally for Girls andWomen in Sport: Coaching the Female Athlete, June 1989."Homophobia in Women's Athletics." Hamline University Feminist Seminar, September 1988."Building a Successful Program," Best of High School Volleyball Clinic, March 1988."Fundamental Skills: Basic Progression and Drills." Best of High School Volleyball Clinic, March 1988."Team Selection and Preseason Training." Best of High School Volleyball Clinic, March 1988."Infield Play." Best of High School Softball Clinic, December 1987."Cut-offs and Relays - Outfield Play." ICAGWS Softball Coaches Clinic, February 1980.PANEL MODERATOR/PANELIST/SESSION FACILITATOR"Hats off to the CAP”Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, April 2016(Panelist)“Unpacking the New Curriculum Standards: Wrap-Up/Concluding Comments”MA Departments of Higher Education, Elementary & Secondary Education and Early Education &Care sponsored Collaboration, May 2014 (Panelist)“The Future of Educator Preparation in Massachusetts: Policy Impact – Panel Discussion” MassachusettsAssociation of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, April 2010 (PanelModerator)“No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Where Are We Now?” Massachusetts Association of Colleges for TeacherEducation (MACTE) Conference, April 2004 (Panel Moderator)“Accountability and Social Justice: Are They Compatible Goals?” Massachusetts Association of Collegesfor Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference, May 2003. (Panel Moderator)6
“Insights on the Foundations of Reading Test.” Massachusetts Association of Colleges for TeacherEducation (MACTE) Conference, April 2002 (Panel Moderator)“Special Education Challenge Group.” Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(MACTE) Conference, November 2001. (Session Facilitator)FUNDED REFEREED GRANT PROPOSALSContributor to writing team (2017) Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts innovation planninggrant – “Diverse Teacher Workforce Coalition: Building Pathways for Diverse Paraprofessionals toBecome Licensed Teachers” - 50,000Lead Author (2013-2014) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Expansion ofTeacher Preparation Program Grant – “S3 Project” - 867,000Author (2009-2010) Reading Plus: Taylor Associates – “Reading Plus Pilot Program to Develop ReadingProficiency” – Value of 10 concurrent online seats ( 1000).Contributor to writing team (2009-2010) Community Development Block Grant – “CommunityEngagement Youth Services Program” - 3000Contributor to writing (2005-2007) Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, Improving Teacher QualityHigher Education Partnership Grant Program “Partnership for Active Learning Strategies” 90,000Co-author (2003-2004), Gardiner Howland Shaw grant for “The SAGE Project” - 5,000Member of writing team (2004-2006) 3-year grant from the Massachusetts Service Alliance for “SpringfieldCollege AmeriCorps Program” - 852,000.Member of writing team (1997-2003, program was funded for two, 3-year cycles, a new proposal waswritten and submitted every three years) Two AmeriCorps grants from the Massachusetts ServiceAlliance for “The SAGE Project” - 1,633,362Member of writing team (1999-2003, program was funded for 4 years, each year a new proposal waswritten and submitted for review) Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation grants to support Project SPIRIT 200,000Contributor to writing team (1999-2002, grants were awarded for 3 years, each year a new proposal waswritten and submitted for review) Gardiner Howland Shaw grants to provide general support to theSAGE Project - 60,000Co-author (1997-2002, program was funded for 5 years, each year a new proposal was written andsubmitted for review), Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and the MassachusettsDepartment of Education grants for “Recruiting a Diverse Teaching Profession” - 174,683Co-author (1996-2001, program was funded for 5 years, each year a new proposal was written andsubmitted for review), Massachusetts Equal Opportunity Program (MEOP), Higher EducationCoordinating Council grants for “Project MIND: Mentors Inspiring New Directions” - 117,885Member of writing team (1997-2000) Three-year Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP), U.S. Department of Justice grant for “The SAGE Project and PRIDE AfterschoolPrograms” - 640,000Member of writing team (1996-1999) Three-year U.S. Department of Education, Program to EncourageMinority Students to Become Teachers grant for “Project SPIRIT: Springfield Partnership toRecruit Inspiring Teachers” - 511,319Co-author (1996-1997) Springfield Public Schools and Western Massachusetts Department of YouthServices grant to support the SAGE Project collaboration - 45,000.Contributor to writing team (1997-2002, program was funded for 5 years, each year a new proposal waswritten and submitted for review), Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and the MassachusettsDepartment of Education grants for “Equity in Education: Bringing Urban and SuburbanProfessional Development Schools Together” - 113,476OTHER EXTERNAL FUNDING ACCOMPLISHMENTSMember of Negotiating Team (2014-2017 and beyond – contingent upon availability of funds),Memorandum of Understanding (contract) with Springfield Public Schools for up to 125,000 per7
year toward the tuition of up to 25 SPS teachers/paraprofessionals ( 5000 each) who are enrolled ina Springfield College teacher licensure program.Member of Negotiating Team (2003-2006), Three-year contract with Springfield Public Schools for paidinternships at the SAGE School - 216,000Author (2002-2003), Massachusetts Department of Education Signing Bonus Proposal to become anominating institution for the MA DOE Signing Bonus Program. We were selected as one of 8institutions (out of 16 who submitted proposals) to be a nominating institution. Under this program,selected preservice teachers completing our approved licensure programs at the graduate levelwould have been eligible for a 20,000 signing bonus after taking their first job in MA.Unfortunately the MA state legislature withdrew the funding for the signing bonus program in May2003.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTEach year I attend numerous conventions, conferences, workshops and meetings that contribute to myprofessional development. On average, I attend 2-3 national conferences, 2-3 state conferences/workshops,6-8 other professional development presentations/workshops at Springfield College and other localcolleges.Here is a list of the most frequently attended state and national conventions/conferences:American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD)American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (MAHPERD)Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE)Massachusetts Department of Education Professional Development Workshops (MA DOE)Here is a sample of other workshops/conferences that I have attended:National Youth at Risk Conference, Savannah, GA (2004)University of Pittsburgh Principles of Learning Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA (2003)AACTE Summer Leadership Institute, Denver, CO (2003)The Role of the College Supervisor in the Supervision of Student Teachers, Boston, MA (2003)MA College/School Consortium - Teacher Education Workshop, Worcester, MA (2001)National Conference on Teacher Quality, Washington D.C. (2000)New England Board of Higher Education Conference on Teacher Shortages (1999)PROFESSIONAL SERVICETeacher Education Professional ServiceParticipant MA DESE Moderate Disabilities Pilot Program (2016-2017)Coordinated the moderate disabilities competency pilot program at Springfield; conducted supervisortraining, facilitated committee to develop additional assignments to use as evidence for competencies.Participant MA DESE Ed Prep Annual Snapshot (EPAS) Committee (2016-2017)Provided input into the development of the Educator Preparation Annual Snapshot (EPAS), which isdesigned to provide sponsoring organizations with the information they need to continue to train the highquality educators in MA and to support their own continuous improvement efforts.Member of MA DESE Program Review Team for Westfield State University (2016)Assessed sponsoring organization and selected licensure programs.Participant MA DESE Supervisor Workgroup (2016-2017)Contributed to the development of a supervisor certification mechanism that is part of a suite ofresources developed and designed to improve supervisor quality.8
Member of the MA DESE Program Review Team for Catherine Leahy Brine (2015)Assessed sponsoring organization and selected licensure programs.Participant on MA DESE Professional Standards for Teachers (PST) alignment working group (2015)Developed PST implementation plan for Springfield College across three areas: Instruction, Field BasedExperiences and Stakeholder Involvement.Member of the MA DESE Program Review Team for City on a Hill (2014-2015)Assessed sponsoring organization and selected licensure programs.Participant on MA DESE Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force (2014)Made recommendations to the DESE Commissioner about the pros and cons of various performanceassessment tools.Participant of MA DESE Educator Evaluation S.M.A.R.T. Goals Workshop (2013)Created exemplar physical education professional and student learning S.M.A.R.T. goals.Member of the MA DESE Program Approval Team for Fitchburg State University (2013)Assessed post-baccalaureate special education professional licensure program through a documentreview only.Served as the representative for Springfield College on the MA DESE Data Pilot Project (2012-2013)Member of Steering Committee (representing EPAC) for the MA DESE and MA Working Group forEducator Excellence, Knowledge and Skills for Professional Teachers (KSPT) project, more recently calledHigh Expertise Teaching (HET) (2008-2012)Commissioner Appointee, MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Educational PersonnelAdvisory Council (EPAC) (2005-2012) Co-chair MTEL Pass Rate Study Group (2007-2008) Licensuresub-committee (2007) Representative to High Expertise Teaching project (HET) Steering Committee(2008-2012)MA Program Approval Consultant to Mt. Holyoke College and UMass Dartmouth providing informationabout new Department of Elementary and Secondary Program Approval Process (2010-2011)Member of Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Content Advisory committee for MTELCommunication & Literacy Skills test (2008-2010)Participated in test development process from start to finish. This included serving on the objectivereview panel, participation at four item review conferences, marker response selection and scoresetting.Chair, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Program Approval Team forEndicott College (2009)Served as the representative for Springfield College on the MA Department of Elementary and SecondaryEducation Program Approval Pilot Group (2007-2009)Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Board (1999-2009)Representative for Private Colleges on Executive Board (2008-2009)Past-President (2006-2007) Represented MACTE on DESE EPAC.President (2004-2005) Conduct Executive Board meetings and represent the 58 colleges that belong toMACTE at various meetings across the state.9
President-elect (2002-2003) Organized four professional conferences for teacher educators.Representative for Private Colleges on Executive Board (1999-2001)Member of the MA DOE Program Approval Team for Northeastern University (2008)Assessed special education licensure program through a document review only.Member of the MA DOE Program Approval Team for Brine Educational Consultants (2006)Assessed physical education professional licensure program through a document review only.Member, MA Dept. of Education Educator Licensure Regulations Amendment Committee (2004, 2006)Member, MA Dept. of Education Preservice Performance Assessment Committee (2002-2004)Representative for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts (AICUM) onthe MA Dept. of Education Title II Advisory Committee (1999-2002)Chair of the MA Department of Education Program Approval Team for Wheaton College (2002)Assessed all of the programs for preparing early childhood, elementary, middle and secondaryschool teachers, by participating in a folio review and site visitation. Compiled and edited finalprogram approval report.Co-planner, Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure Test Preparation Workshop held at FraminghamState University (2000)Participant/Convener of the Springfield Education Consortium (1998-2004)Representatives from Western Massachusetts Educator Preparation Programs and SpringfieldPublic Schools discussed statewide educator preparation issues and partnership initiatives withSpringfield Public Schools.Member of the MA DOE Program Approval Team for Westfield State College (1998)Assessed all of the physical education undergraduate and graduate teacher licensure programsthrough a document review only.Springfield College Liaison to the project for the integration of gay and lesbian youth issues in schoolpersonnel certification programs (1995 –1998)Springfield College Representative, Western MA Regional Academy for Excellence (1995-1996)Member of the Massachusetts Higher Education Coordinating Committee (HECC) Degree GrantingApproval Team at Endicott College (1995)Assessed the proposed Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Master's of Educationdegrees.Volunteer worker at the MA Career Services “MERC” job fair (1993)Member of the Massachusetts Department of Education Program Approval Team at
North Suburban Conference, IL - Responsibilities included: Assigning officials to 10 high schools for three levels of competition. 1975-1987 Physical Education Teacher, Volleyball and Softball Coach Libertyville High School, Libertyville, IL - Responsibiliti
