Keeping In TOUCH

Dr. Joseph Deardorff retires as Dean of Ed.D. Program

Dr. Joe Deardorff, Dean of the Doctoral Studies program has announced his retirement

effective July 2008. Joe plans to spend time traveling including three months in warmer

weather.

Dr. Deardorff came to Wilmington University Caption describing picture or graphic. to help create both a Masters and a Bachelors program in Career and Technical Education. Shortly after the programs were approved and initiated, he was appointed as the Dean of Doctoral Studies.

During the 4 ½ years that he served as the Dean of the program, a concentration in Organizational Leadership was added to the existing Educational Leadership concentration in the Ed. D. program. The Educational Leadership program meanwhile has been significantly modified to include rigorous standards-based coursework that addresses the requirements for NCATE accreditation which the Division of Education received in 2007.

He formerly served as the Superintendent of the New Castle County Vocational ogram at Wilmington University Technical School District where he previously had experience as its Deputy Superintendent and high school principal. He retired from the school district after 35 years of service and joined the faculty at Wilmington University in July 2003.

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A publication ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT from the Ed.d. program at Wilmington Dr. Jennifer School. Dr. Jennifer Lavender and Dr. University Lavender (W) is James Lavender married while members of returning to teaching Cohort 12. They are the parents of three in January after a long children: Avery, Age 8; Madison, Age 4; Wilson Graduate Center maternity leave. She and Jessica, Age 1. See picture below Dover will be entering her 11th year teaching taken a few months ago. See spotlight on Georgetown Social Studies at Garnet Valley High Dr. James Lavender on page 3.

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Dr. James J. Lavender (W) Dr. Lavender concluded that begins his third year as the 93% of the students who had superintendent of schools and looped possessed the requisite business administrator for the skills to be successful readers and 97% of them were Gibbsboro School District. The prepared for kindergarten. In early 2008, Dr. Lavender’s district is located in Gibbsboro, work was published as a monograph by VDM Verlag and is Camden County, NJ and is best entitled, “Looping Through Preschool: The Benefits of known for its small class sizes, strong community support, Looping on Kindergarten Readiness” and is currently and academic excellence, all of which Dr. Lavender is available at www.amazon.de. proud to have encouraged in addition to his effective In his hometown of Woolwich Township, NJ, Dr. financial management of the district. Lavender has served his community as an elected official Dr. Lavender previously served as the Director of Early since 2005. As the township’s Deputy Mayor, Dr. Childhood Education for the Gloucester City School Lavender has been entrusted to govern the fastest growing District in Gloucester City, New Jersey. Under Dr. municipality in the entire state. Dr. Lavender also serves as Lavender’s leadership, the Early Childhood Program a member of the Boards of Education for the Gloucester earned a near perfect Compliancy Rating by the County Special Services School District (GCSSSD) and the Department of Education – Office of Early Childhood and Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT). was positioned as the preeminent early childhood program In 2006 Dr. Lavender was recognized by the Board of in the State. Directors and University President upon graduation from Dr. James Lavender is also the co-founder and President of Wilmington University for his outstanding student iCare for Education, a national school fundraising program leadership and dedication to the philosophy and mission of located at www.icareForEducation.com and iCare For the University with the prestigious President’s Award for Families, a national program aimed at helping working Leadership. Dr. Lavender has also been awarded the 2006 families and can be found at www.icareForFamilies.com. Dedication & Service Award, Gloucester City School District and the 2002 Outstanding Middle School Teacher While in Wilmington’s EDD program, Dr. Lavender of the Year, VFW Post 2071. evaluated the effectiveness of a multi-year student progression program better known as “looping.” In Dr. Lavender was born and raised in southern New Jersey September 2005, Dr. Lavender concluded his study “The and currently resides in Woolwich Township, NJ with his Effectiveness of Looping on Kindergarten Readiness.” The wife – Dr. Jennifer S. Lavender (Wilmington University, study helped Dr. Lavender determine that preschool 2006) – and three daughters. Dr. Lavender is a graduate students, who had experienced a 2-year loop, from Rowan University (1995) and Wilmington demonstrated greater preparedness for reading and an even University’s master’s (2002) and doctorate programs greater preparedness for kindergarten entry. (2006).

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3 From the DEAN’s chair This has been an exciting year. Cohort 15 members I am pleased to announce that Dr. Czarkowski has completed all of their regular coursework, and sub- been appointed as the "Director" for the doctoral mitted their portfolios for faculty review. They are program. now ready to submit their proposals to write their dissertations. Beginning with Cohort 15, there are The University has decided to include the doctoral several options that candidates have to complete program in the Education Division as it previously their dissertation project. They may write an Ap- had been years ago and has changed the governance plied Research Dissertation similar to what earlier of the program so that Dr. Czarkowski will report to cohorts have completed, an Executive Position Pa- the Dean of the Education Division effective July 1, per, an Action Research Paper, or they could even 2008. As additional doctoral programs are approved, work with another candidate to write a collaborative such as the DBA, it was concluded that the govern- paper where the research of each candidate would ance of the programs should come under the deans build on the work of another candidate. of the various divisions rather than have a "dean" for each doctoral program. For example, Dr. Durandetta The new requirements for candidacy went into effect is currently a "director" in the DBA program in the with Cohort 15 and include the completion of at least Business Division. 180 hours of internship activities (90 for candidates in the Organizational Leadership Concentration), an The Education Division currently has two other Di- evaluation by their site mentors of their standards- rectors who report to Dean Gochnauer. based internship, submission and successful comple- It expected that our key focus of effectively serving tion of an extensive standards-based electronic port- and advising students will continue, and that the pro- folio, a passing score in a newly administered three- gram will remain somewhat autonomous even hour narrative assessment of their knowledge of the though the governance has changed. leadership standards, and two papers that include their Leadership Development Plans and their Vision Sincerely for both their personal and professional lives after graduation. Joseph M. Deardorff, Ed.D. We are pleased to say that Cohort 15 at all three sites Dean, Doctoral Studies have been up to the task and are working diligently to graduate by next January.

News Alert!

Dr. Czarkowski has been appointed as the "Director" for the doctoral program. His office will be at the Wilson Graduate Center effective July 1, and a re- placement for Dr. Czarkowski will be selected and assigned to the Dover campus this summer.

Ann Gibason will continue to be the primary contact for students in the doctoral program.

Photo by Ann Gibason 4 COHORT SPOTLIGHT

Photo by Jean Gordon.

Pictured above are some members of Cohort 16 in a classroom at the Dover Site. From left to right front row: Amy Draggoo, Annie Kingcade, Cassie Green, and Mary Chen. From left to right second row: Jean Gordon, Tami Grimes- Stewart, Angie Holocker, Susan Frampton, Kristine Peters, and Susan Rohrman. From left to right back row: Dan Pritchard, Jerry Lamey, Dan Ehmann, Mike Grossman, Ada Twitchell, Tina di Vito Sanders, Rob Rescigno and Dina Vendetti.

Those eager smiles let us know how much they are anticipating finishing the second year.

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5 TRANSITIONS Cohort 1 Cohort 2

In 2002 Paul Biery (W) moved from Crouch, Margaret (W) formerly Deborah Morgan Zych (W) became Principal in Colonial School District to Associate Professor at Goldey-Beacom Assistant Supervisor for the NCCVT Director of Schools in the same district. College became a self-employed Holo- District in October 2003 after having caust Education Consultant in 1996. served as Supervisor for CCPS. Deb- Harriet A. Brown (W) retired in See Presentations and Publications. orah married Greg Zych on November April 2003. See Awards/Honors. 14, 2002. In 1998 George Gordon Harding Dennis Dixon (GT) has retired but (W) formerly World Wide EDI Coor- continues to serve Delaware Tech and dinator for DuPont Merck Pharmaceu- Wilmington University as an Adjunct ticals became Professor at the Univer- Cohort 4 Instructor. sity of Maryland University College. John Kreitzer (GT) changed in July In February, 2005 Joseph J. Fritz See Awards/Honors and Publications. 2002 from Director of Curriculum for (W) retired as Superintendent, Burling- Barbara JoAnn Seabrook (GT) for- Cape Henlopen School District to Di- ton Township Schools, in Burlington, merly Supervisor, Secondary Education rector Adult Education for Sussex NJ and Technology for the Accomac Technical School District in Delaware. See Presentations. Gloria Lester (GT) continues to work County Public Schools in Virginia for Nanticoke Gyn and OBGyn Practi- moved July 2001 to the University of In 2000 Harry Lenderman (W) tioners. She is also an Adjunct Profes- Maryland Eastern Shore. In June 2007 moved from Dean of Sodexho Univer- sor for Wilmington University. She has she received promotion with tenure sity to President of Elk Forge Group, welcomed three “Grandbabys”: Jonah and is Associate Professor of English Elkton, Maryland. 11/04, Caitlin 2/05, and Abey 9/06. and Coordinator of English Teacher See Awards/Honors. Education. See Awards/Honors. Barbara Wanta (W) retired June, 2005 from her position as Assistant Richard D. Moretti (GT) in Febru- In 2002 Ronald W. Webster III Professor of Nursing at West Chester ary 2005 moved from Assistant Super- (GT) moved from Instructor at UMES University. She is currently self em- intendent of Red Clay Consolidated to Assistant Professor at DTCC. ployed and continuing as an Adjunct for School District to Studio JARD Archi- Wilmington Univeristy. tects, & Engineer Facilities Solutions as an Education Planner. See Awards/ Cohort 3 Honors, Publications, and Presenta- tions. In April of 1998 Shawn Stevens (W) Cohort 5 moved from DFRC to become Execu- On August 1, 2006 Michael Owens Diana K. Foley (W) after graduating tive Director of the Edgemoor Com- with Cohort 4 continued with Wil- (GT) became the Associate Secretary of munity Center. Shawn also serves as an Education for the Delaware Depart- mington College until November, 2001 Adjuct for Wilmington University. See at which time she joined Hagerstown ment of Education. He married Gerry Publications. on November, 23, 2002. Community College as Chair, Division Curtis E. Wright (GT) retired De- of Health Sciences & Director of Nurs- cember 1, 2002. ing. In June, 2004 she became Profes- sor at Mountain State University, West Virginia.

6 TRANSITIONS, Cont. Cohort 5 Cont.

In the fall of 1999 Sylvia Henderson In April of 2006 Noreen O’Neill who Eileen Sabbatino (W) in August moved from her position of Special had been Principal of Penn Delco 2002 moved from teaching in Colonial Education Teacher for the CR School School District assumed the position of School District to Assistant Professor District to Principal for the Milford Assistant Executive Director, Instruc- for Saint Joseph’s University. See School District, Delaware. She reports tional Programs and School Improve- Awards/Honors. that Ross Elementary has been a Supe- ment for the Delaware County Inter- rior School for 6 years. In 2004 it was In January 2003 Isaac Young (W) mediate Unit, Morton, Pennsylvania. an NCLB Blue Ribbon School; in 2006 moved from Director of Community it was a Distinguished Title I School; On June 21, 2005 Noreen married Affairs for the City of Salem, NJ to Di- and in 2008 it was a Superstars in Edu- Richard Weber and on February 14, rector of the Mental Health Board and cation winner. On April 2, 2001 she 2006 they welcomed new baby Grace Director of Youth Services Commission welcomed new baby Kate Elizabeth O’Neill Weber. See Publications. into the family. Sylvia has been an Ad- for the Salem County Freeholder junct professor for Wilmington Univer- Diane Stetina (GT) retired January Board. sity since 1994. See Awards/Honors, 2006. She had been Assistant Principal

Presentations, and Publications. for Cape Henlopen School District and then in July of 2002 moved to Principal Lester Link (W) has not had a change Cohort 8 of Laurel high School from where she in his employment since graduating retired in 2006. Richard Carney (W) has moved from WU. See Awards/Honors. from Professor of Computer Science at Sigal Strauss (W) continues teaching In August 2004 Patricia Ramone Camden County College to Adjunct world languages and cultural awareness (W) moved from Dean of Student Ser- Professor (Calculus and Statistics) at at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy vices for Delaware Technical & Com- Rowan University. See Awards/ (formerly Akiba Hebrew Academy) and munity College to School Counseling Honors. would love to hear from her classmates Program Coordinator for Wilmington of Cohorts 5 and 6. In July 2007 Terence Hicks (W) be- University. Patricia married Michael came Chairperson for the Department McClay on June 6, 2007. She wel- of Educational Leadership for Fayette- comed grandchildren Makenna on No- ville State University in Fayetteville, vember 17, 2006 and Sophie Emma on Cohort 7 N.C. See Presentations and Publica- October 9, 2007. In February 2006 Jo-Ann Tindall tions. Baca (W), formerly a Reading Special- Ruth Ann Jones (GT) has not had a ist for the Colonial School District in change in employment since graduating Cohort 6 Delaware, became Adjunct Faculty for from Wilmington College. See Presen- the University of Delaware, and be- tations. Janice M. Borlandoe (W) moved in came an Educational Consultant for a August 2007 from Assistant to the Vice new business, Services for Student Suc- Mimi Oshunbunmi (W), formerly President, Student Affairs for the Com- cess, She married David Baca April 6, Administrative Academic Advisor for munity College of Philadelphia to Act- 2002. See Awards/Honors, Neumann College, moved in Septem- ing Vice President Division of Student ber 2007 to Dean of Students for Elbert Affairs for the University of the District Robert S. Legutko (W) became As- -Palmer Intermediate School. of Columbia. sistant Professor at DeSales University in September of 2002. Karen Williamson (W) announces

the marriage of her son on May, 2008. 7 TRANSITIONS, Cont. Cohort 9 Cohort 10

Bruce Curry (GT) who graduated in Karl Brockenbrough (W), formerly In May, 2007 Vernon Ross, Jr. (W) moved from Deputy Director, Learning 2005 continues as Principal of Polytech Controller for Wilmington University, and Development to Director, Learn- High School, Delaware. See Awards/ in March 2007 moved to Bowie State ing Management and Technical Devel- Honors. University where he serves as VP, Ad- opment for Lockheed Martin Informa- ministration and Finance. tion Systems & Global Services (MS2). In March 2006 Pat Lutz DiIenno Vernon is having fun with the many (W) became the Human Resources John Cunningham (W) became Di- challenges of serving 52,000 employees Manager for the State of Delaware, Ad- rector, Public Safety for Wilmington in 1,000 locations both domestic and ministrative Office of the Courts. She University in August, 2003 after serv- international. He received certification has retired with 32 years of service. ing as Chief of Police for the New Cas- in Professional Human Resource Man- Formerly, she had been Director of tle County Police Department. agement from Villanova University in 2006. See Awards/Honors. Human Resources for New Castle Darren Guido (GT) has moved from County, Delaware. Associate Principal to Principal at Cen- John Fisher (W), formerly Principal tral Middle School for the Capital Cohort 11 of Salesianum School, on August 1, School District. Darren welcomed new Kristen (Margaret) Cuthrell (GT) 2005 became Assistant professor and baby Dominic Thomas Guido on is Assistant Professor, College of Edu- Department Chair at DeSales Univer- 12/22/04. See Presentations. cation, Curriculum and Instruction De- sity. See Publications. Katherine Hosler (W), formerly partment, Elementary Education Pro- In 2004 Cristy Lynne Kessler (W)., Consultant/Educator with Dade gram for East Carolina University. She who has National Board Certification Behring, Inc., as of August 2007 is APA welcomed new baby Sarah on June 25, in Adolescence and Young Adulthood/ Reviewer/Editor for Wilmington Uni- 2005 and new baby Hannah on June 8, Social Studies-History, assumed the versity. In January, 2007 she assumed 2007. See Presentations and Publica- position of Assistant Professor, Institute custody of her baby grandson Avery. tions. for Teacher Education, College of Edu- cation at the University of Hawaii, In November, 2006 Jodi King (W) In June 2005 Sheila McDonald Manoa Campus, Honolulu, Hawaii. moved from Program Facilitator for Harleston received a promotion from See Awards/Honors, Presentations and Special Education, Cecil County Public Instructor to Assistant Professor at the Publications. University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Schools to Chief, Nonpublic Schools Theresa Stafford (GT). See Awards/ Section, Maryland Department of Edu- Walid A. El-Jammel (GT), moved in Honors. cation. December 2005 from Math/Science Leader at Delaware Tech and Commu- Mike Smith (GT) assumed the posi- Josesph A. Massare (W) is serving as nity College to Math/Science Leader at tion of Director of Special Programs Adjunct Professor for Salem Commu- Middletown High School. He wel- and Services for the Seaford School Dis- nity College and Wilmington Univer- comed new baby Asma El-Jammel on trict, Delaware in June, 2005. sity. See Awards/Honors. August 22, 2008. Sharon Pepukayi (W) has moved Dorling K. Joseph (GT) continues as from Assistant Principal to Principal in the Coordinator of Services for Stu- the Appoquinimink School District as dents with Disabilities for University of of January 9, 2008. Maryland Eastern Shore.

8 TRANSITIONS, Cont. Cohort 11 Cont.

In June, 2007 Joseph P. Paige (W) Leslie S. Danehy (W) moved from Donna J. Parker (W) moved from moved from Special Assistant to the Athletic Director at Cabrini College to Assistant Dean of Students at Rutgers Provost at Cheyney University of PA to Associate Director of Playing Rules for University and on February 23, 2007 Associate Vice President for Academic NCAA in November, 2007. became Associate Dean Liberal Arts for Affairs for Central Connecticut State Burlington County College. In July 2006 Colleen D. Dellam University. (GT) began as Department Head, Hu- In May 2008 James Ruffin (W) wel- On October 1, 2007 Annette Pratola man Services for Wor-Wic Community comed new baby Carlycia. See (W) moved from Educational Diagnos- College. Awards/Honors. tician for the Red Clay School District, As of March, 2007 Patricia Fullmer Keisha S. Taylor (W). Assumed the Delaware to the Winterthur Museum. (W), formerly faculty for the Univer- position of Supervisor, K-12 Language Steve Quinn (W). See Awards/ Hon- sity of Phoenix, became Assistant Di- Arts for the New Brunswick Public ors. rector for the Learning Resource Cen- Schools, New Brunswick, New Jersey ter at Lincoln University. See Publica- in November, 2007. See Presenta- Holly Abella Smith (GT) married tions, tions. Michael December 30, 2005 and wel- comed new baby Faith Annabella on Allen F. (A.J.) Lathbury, Jr. (GT) Ray Theilacker (W). See Publica- Jauuary 4, 2008. remains Director of Support Services tions. for Sussex Technical School District. Marjorie (Meggin) Wentzell (W). See Awards/Honors. John Marinucci (GT) has moved from Director of Operations for the Cohort 13

Milford School District to Director, Audrey Carey (GT) as of August, Cohort 12 School Finance and General Services for 2007 became an Academic Resource the Delaware Department of Educa- Teacher for IRSD. She welcomed new In January, 2007 Tina Brown (GT) tion. John is a certified Internal Auditor baby Stone Carey on October 15, moved from CHN Supervisor for (CIR), a certified Fraud Examiner 2007. Wicomico County Health Department, (CFE), a certified Construction Re- Delaware to Assistant Professor at Salis- viewer (CCR), and a certified Play- Carlton L. Cannon, Jr. (D) contin- bury University. See Awards/ Honors. ground Safety Inspector (CPSI). ues as Director of MS Bands at the Cab Calloway School of the Arts. In January, 2008 LaVonne Couch Veronica Mooney (W) after the (W) moved from Physical Therapy Co- marriage of her daughter Christine has ordinator for Horizon BCBC of NJ to welcomed a new son-in-law to the fam-

Assistant Professor/Coordinator of ily. Clinical Education for Mercer County Cynthia Osborne (W). See Awards/ Community College. Honors. Claudia F. Hearst Curry (W). See

Awards/Honors, Presentations and Publications. Cohort 13 members Ken Acker, Mary Beans and Rodney Altemose at graduation, 2007.

9 TRANSITIONS, Cont. Cohort 13 Cont. Cohort 14

On August, 2007 Paula Nelson (GT), In June, 2008 Mervin Daugherty Amy Patrick (W) and husband wel- comed new son Ryan Patrick Danley, formerly Instructor for DTCC, became (W) was appointed Assistant Superin- who weighed 6 lbs. 15oz. and was 20 Assistant Professor for Salisbury Uni- tendent for Academics with the Red 1/4 inches long. He was born on May versity. Clay Consolidated School District. 20, 2008 at 11:36am. Merv has worked with the Latin Ameri- Lucia Robinson Nemeth (W) be- can Community Center and the Hilltop came an Adjunct for Wilmington Uni- Lutheran Center to develop partner- versity on January, 2008. She wel- ships and programs to provide academic comed new baby Noah Francis Nemeth assistance for students. He developed on September 4, 2007. the Best Men Program to promote aca- As of July, 2008 Tracey Pritchard demics and character building skills for (D) assumed the position of Director of middle school boys. He is currently

Institutional Advancement for Red Lion working with the City of Wilmington on a partnership to develop an effective Christian Academy. She will be work- Photo: Ryan Patrick Danley, ing in Public Relations and Fundraising drop-out prevention program for sec- son of Amy Patrick. Development. ondary students. Jamila Q. Riser (GT) has moved from Jennifer Michalcewiz (W) and hus- K-12 Mathematics Specialist for Lake band Rob welcomed new son Luke Hall Forest School District and on January, Michalcewiz born on May 17, 2008 at Cohort 15 2007 became Executive Director of 6:00pm. He was 7 lbs. 10oz. and 20 Sean Moriarity (GT). See Awards / the Delaware Mathematics Coalition, inches long. Honors. University of Delaware.

Debra Webster (GT). See Awards/ Honors.

Photo: Luke Hall Michalcewiz, son of Jennifer Michalcewiz.

Wouldn’t you like to see your name in print? Send your transition / presentation / publication information to Ann Gibason at the Wilson Graduate Center. [email protected]

10 PRESENTATIONS Crouch, Margaret. (1996). The Status of Undergraduate Holocaust Education. Presented at the annual Scholars’ Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches at the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.

Curry, Claudia Hearst. (2006, May). Empowerment: A Strategy for Building Self-Esteem. Presented to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society /Greater Philadelphia Chapter Women Against MS Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Curry, Claudia Hearst (2006,October). Building Effective Teams: A Pre-Requisite for College Student Leaders. Presented to the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education 20th Annual Robert D. Lynch Student Leadership Develop- ment. PA. Cuthrell, K.C. and Stapleton, J. (2008, March). Curriculum Revision: Enhancing What Works, Fixing What Doesn’t. Presented at ASCD Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA;

Cuthrell, K.C. and Stapleton, J. (2008, February). Preparing Preservice Teachers to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners. Presented at ATG Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Cuthrell, K.C., and Evans, V. (2007, March). The Culture of Poverty and its Effects on Literacy: Challenges for Teachers. Pre- sented at Read Aloud Annual Conference, Camden, DE.

Cuthrell, K.C., Ledford, C., Lyon, A., Stapleton, J., Evans, V., Peel, B., and Ward, B. (2007, February). Children of Pov- erty: Challenges of Teaching. Presented at AACTE Annual Meeting and Exhibits, New York City, NY.

Guido, Darren. (2007). Love Literacy While Improving Student Achievement! Presented at the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) 21st Annual Staff Professional Development Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Guido, Darren (2007). The School, It Is A-changin’: One School’s Journey to Higher Student Achievement. Presented at the South- ern Regional Education Board (SREB) 21st Annual Staff Professional Development Conference. New Orleans, LA. Guido, Darren (2007). Making Middle Grades Work: How Three Schools Are Doing It. Panel presented at the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) 21st Annual Staff Professional Development Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Henderson, Sylvia. (2000). Beginning Teacher Portfolios in the Hiring Process. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Chil- dren Conference, Dover, DE.

Hicks, T. (2004) 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: How the Lost Generation of Students at Robert Russa Moton High School Effected Prince Edward County High School First-Generation Student. Presented at Robert Russa Moton Museum. Farmville, Virginia.

Hicks, T. (2004) Fifty Years Later: What Do Prince Edward County High School First-Generation Students Need to Know about At- tending College. Keynote speaker at Prince Edward County High School. Farmville, Virginia.

Hicks, T. (2004, March) Perception, Expectations, Emotions and Knowledge about College: A Qualitative and Quantitative Perspective of At-Risk College Students and Scholar’s College Students. Seventh Annual Regional Historical Black Colleges and Uni- versities Summit on Retention. Ocean City, Maryland.

Hicks, T. (2004, April). Retention Issues: Identifying Characteristics of First-Generation College Students at an Eastern Shore Univer- sity. Seventh Annual Symposium on the Recruitment & Retention of Students of Color. University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.

11 PRESENTATIONS, Cont. Hicks, T. (2005, June). Motivation about attending college: Recruitment Issues Among First-Generation College Students. 21st An- nual Recruitment and Retention Conference. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, Texas.

Dennis, D.L., Hicks, T. Dennis, B., Banerjee, P. (2005). Spirituality among African American College Students: How the Present may Affect the Future. AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition. RCB Poster Session. Chicago.

Hicks, T. (2005) Choice Responsibleness and Goal-Seeking Attitudes among First-Generation College Students: Retention Issues. Noel Levitz 2005 National Conference. Washington, D.C.

Hicks, T. (2005) Using the APA Manual to cite Research. Fayetteville State University.

Hicks, T. & Ford, V. (2006). Health Behavior, Self-Rated Health and Quality of Life: A Study among University System of North Carolina Native American and African American College Students. 2006 Association for the Advancement of Educational Research (AAER) Conference. Hutchison Island, Florida.

Hicks, T. & Miller, E. (2006). Life Styles, Student Life Stressors and Health Status among Male & Female College Students. North Carolina Association for Research in Education. Hickory, North Carolina.

Jones, Ruth Ann. (2008, January 30). Save our Skin. Presented at the National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) in Orlando, FL. Kessler, C. (2004, January). A Study of the Perceptions of Senior-Level Students and Faculty at a Maryland High School Concerning the Impact of Multicultural Education. Presentation at the Second Annual Hawaii International Conference on Educa- tion, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kessler, C. (2004, October). An Introduction to Classroom Management for Education Students at the University Level. Presenta- tion at the Thirty-Fourth Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning. Baltimore, Maryland.

Kessler, C. & Wong, C. (2007). Are Thinking Skills the Answer to Improved Student Achievement? Presentation at the 18th Annual Hawaii State Middle School Conference and Exhibit, Honolulu, Hi, October. Soderberg, R. & Kessler, C. (2007). National Board Certification. Presen- tation at the 18th Annual Hawaii State Middle School Conference and Ex- hibit. Honolulu, Hi, October. Kessler, C. & Wong, C. (2007). If You Build It, They Achieve: Using Col- laborative Processes For National Board Certification. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Chi- cago, IL, April. Cristy Kessler answering questions after a presentation.

Wouldn’t you like to see your name in print? Send your transition / presentation / publication information to Ann Gibason at the Wilson Graduate Center. [email protected] 12 PRESENTATIONS, Cont. Kreitzer, John. (1997). Assessment for Assistive Technology. Presented at the Delaware Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Dover, DE.

Kreitzer, John. (2001). Professional Development: Targeting Student Achievement. Presented at the National Staff Development Council Conference. Denver, CO.

Kreitzer, John. (2005). Improving Student Achievement Through an Understanding of Diver- sity. Presented as a 90-hour professional development cluster for the Delaware Department of Education. Georgetown, DE.

Kreitzer, John. (2006) Improving Workplace Literacy. Presented at the Delaware Associa- Cristy Kessler addressing questions. tion for Adult and Community Education conference. Dewey Beach, DE.

Kreitzer, John. (2006). Mechanical Skills Assessment – Beyond Paper and Pencil. Presented at the Delaware Association for Adult and Community Education conference. Dewey Beach, DE.

Kreitzer, John. (2006). Addressing Learning Needs of a Diverse Workforce. Presented at the Delaware Association for Adult and Community Education conference. Dewey Beach, DE.

Kreitzer, John (2006). Destination Delaware: Customer Service for the Tourism Industry. Presented for the Delaware Economic Development Office. Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Kreitzer, John (2007). Destination Delaware: Ambassador Level. Presented for the Delaware Economic Development Office. Dover, DE.

Kreitzer, John (2007). Linking Assessment to Career Training Options. Presented for the Department of Labor Employment and Training. New Castle, DE.

Kreitzer, John. (2008). Transition to Career Training. Presented at the Delaware Association for Adult and Community Education conference. Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Kreitzer, John (2008). Look, Listen, Understand: Diversity and Customer Service. Presented at a conference of school secretar- ies. Georgetown, DE.

Moretti, Richard D. (1999). Successful Long Range Planning Begins with the Condition Assessment. Presented at the International Conference of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International. Baltimore, MD.

Moretti, Richard D. (2003). The Managing Architect Approach: A New Paradigm in Construction Delivery. Presented at the Northeast Region Conference of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International. Annapolis, MD.

Moretti, Richard D. (2005). Sleep at Night: School Construction Doesn’t Have to be a Nightmare. Presented at the annual con- ference of the National School Boards Association. San Diego, CA.

Moretti, Richard D. (2006). Managing Architecture: A New Paradigm in Construction Delivery. Presented at the Association of School Business Officials International Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.

Moretti, Richard D. (2006). How to Execute a Materials and Equipment Pre-Purchase Program. Presented at the Association of School Business Officials International Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.

13 PRESENTATIONS, Cont. Moretti, Richard D. (2006). How to Execute a Materials and Equipment Pre-Purchase Program. Presented at the Council of Edu- cational Facilities Planners International Conference. Phoenix, Arizona.

Taylor, Keisha S. (2007, November). Improving African American Student Achievement in Secondary Schools. Keynote address presented to entire teaching staff at Union Township High School. Union Township, NJ

Photo: Ray Theilacker with New Castle County teachers at Say- brook College in Yale, Summer of 2007..

Photo courtesy of Yale National Ini- tiative to strengthen teaching in pub- lic schools.

14 PUBLICATIONS Crouch, Margaret and Humphrey, S. H. (2002). The Bad Girls Club. Milwaukee, WI: Gardenia Press.

Cuthrell, K.C., Ledford, C., Stapleton, J. (2007). Empty Tissue Boxes: Considering Poverty in Diversity Discourse. Childhood Education: Infancy Through Early Adolescence, 83(5), 273-276. Cuthrell, K.C. & Yates, P. (2007). Making It All Fit: Integration Strategies for Social Studies and Literacy. The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 73-4, 22-25. Cuthrell, K.C & Lyon, A. (2007, December). Instructional Strategies: What Do Online Students Prefer? Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 3(4). http://jolt.merlot.org/vol3no4/cuthrell.htm. Curry, Claudia Hearst. (2008, March). A © Pilot Women’s Empowerment Program. The Journal about Women in Higher Education. National Association for Student Personnel Administrators.

Fisher, John. (2008, Accepted for Publication). The Celibate Uncle (Aunt): Another Blessed Vocation. Review for Reli- gious.

Fisher, John. (2007 Accepted for Publication). In the Flow of God’s New Movement: Dealing with Death of a Student at a Catholic High School. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice.

Fullmer, Patricia. (2008). Technological Innovation in a College. Journal of Cases in Information Technology. 10(2), 1-9, April-June.

Harding, George G. (2007, November/December). Footprints. DE Oracle@UMUC. University of Maryland. http:// deoracle.org/online-pedagogy/classroom-communication/footprints.html

Harding, George G. (2004, July/August). Student Expectations. DE Oracle@UMUC. University of Maryland. http:// polaris_umuc.edu/de/ezine/features:jul_aug_2004/mngexpectations_htm.

Harding, George G. (2004, March/April). Quality Responses. DE Oracle@UMUC. University of Maryland. http:// polaris_umuc.edu/de/ezine/features:mar_apr_2004/quality_response_htm.

Harding, George G. (2004, January/February). Myths about taking Online Courses. DE Oracle@UMUC. University of Maryland. http://polaris_umuc.edu/de/ezine/features:janl_feb_2004/demyths_htm.

Harding, George G. (2001, December). Web enhanced classroom. Wilmington College Faculty Newsletter. DE, Wilming- ton College.

Henderson, Sylvia. (2000, May). Surviving your first year as an administrator. Delaware Leaders Professional Magazine.

Hicks, T. (2002) Assessing Parental Involvement of First-Generation and Second-Generation College Students. Act 101 Journal, 9(1), 12-16. Hicks, T. (2003) First-Generation and Non-First-Generation Pre-College Students' Expectations and Perceptions about attending College. Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 11(1), 5-17. Hicks, T. (2005). Choice Responsibleness and Goal-Seeking Attitudes among First-Generation and Non-First- Generation College Students. Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 12(2), 40-53. Hicks, T. (2005) Assessing the Academic, Personal, and Social Experiences of Pre-College Students who participated in a Transitional Summer Program. Journal of College Admission, 1(186), 19-24.

15 PUBLICATIONS, Cont. Murphy. C & Hicks, T. (2006) Academic Characteristics among First-Generation and Non-first-Generation College Students. College Quarterly, 9(2). Hicks, T. & Miller, E. (2006) Life Styles, Student Life Stressors and Health Status among African American Male and Female College Students. Journal of College Admission, (192) 1, 22-29. Dennis, D & Hicks, T. (2006) Health Patterns Among First-Year and Non-First-Year College Students Attending a North Carolina Historically Black University. Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 13(2), 10-17. Dennis, D., Hicks, T. Banerjee, P. & Dennis, B. (2006). Spirituality among a Predominately African American Col- lege Student Population. American Journal of Health Studies, 20(3-4), p. 135-142. Dzokoto, V., Hicks, T. & Miller. E. (2007) Student Lifestyles and Emotional Well-being at a Historically Black Uni- versity. Education, 127(4), pp.511-522. Hicks, T. & Heastie, S. (2008 release date). High School to College Transition: A Profile of the Stressors, Physical and Psychological Health Issues that Effects the First-Year On-Campus College Student. Journal of Cultural Diversity. Hicks, T. & Liwei, T. (in press) Life Styles, Stressors and Health Status: Differences among On-Campus and Off- Campus College Students. Journal of Higher Education Excellence. Kessler, C. (2003). A study of the perceptions of senior-level students and faculty at a Maryland high school concerning the impact of multicultural education. (doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University, 2003). Kessler, C. (2004). Causes of World War I for www.WebLessons.com: by Learners Online, Inc. Kessler, C. (2004). Methods of Warfare of World War I for www.WebLessons.com by Learners Online, Inc. Kessler, C. (July, 2006). To be or not to be highly qualified: a self study into national board certification. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices (p.143). Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England. Kessler, C. (January, 2006). Practicing what I preach: A self-study investigating the impact of national board certifica- tion on university-level teaching, Proceedings of The 2006 College Teaching and Learning Conference sponsored by the Clute Institute For Academic Research. Orlando, Florida. Kessler, C. (2006). Companion Website for textbook: Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society, 7th edition, Gollnick, D., & Chinn, P. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. Kessler, C. (2006). Test Bank and Manual for textbook: Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society, 7th edition, Gollnick, D., & Chinn, P. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. Kessler, C. (2006). Teacher preparation Classroom Website: Multicultural Education, http://www.prenhall.com/ teacherprep. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.

Wouldn’t you like to see your name in print? Send your transition / presentation / publication information to Ann Gibason at the Wilson Graduate Center. [email protected]

16 PUBLICATIONS, Cont. Kessler, C. (2007). A teacher of teachers. In Russell,T. and Loughran, J. (eds.), Enacting A Pedagogy of Teacher Educa- tion: Values, relationships, and practices. New York: Routledge. pp. 124-137. Kessler, C. & Wong, C. (in press). Growing our own: A learning community partnership between a university and public middle school, In Samaras, P., Beck, C., Freese, A., & Kosnik, C. (eds.), Learning Communities in Prac- tice. New York: Springer Press. Moretti, Richard D. (2004, December). Good Construction Inspection is Not a Luxury but a Necessity. School Plan- ning and Management. Menomonee Falls, WI: Peter Li Inc (Pflaum Publishing Group).

Moretti, Richard D. (2004, November). Is a Pre-Purchase Program for Materials and Equipment in a Construction and Renovation Program Right For You? School Business Affairs. Association of School Business Officials Interna- tional.

Moretti, Richard D. (2004, October). The Managing Architect Approach. School Planning and Management. Menomonee Falls, WI: Peter Li Inc (Pflaum Publishing Group).

Moretti, Richard D. (2004, April). The Managing Architect Approach: A New Paradigm in Construction Delivery. School Business Affairs. Association of School Business Officials International.

Moretti, Richard D. (2003). The Managing Architect Approach: A New Paradigm in Construction Delivery. Delaware Leaders. Delaware: Delaware Association of School Administrators.

O’Neill, Noreen. (2002, April). Assistant Principals as Peacemakers: The Administrative Oxymoron. Principal Leader- ship. p. 73-74.

O’Neill, Noreen. (2005, October). An Olympic Effort. Principal Leadership. p. 28 – 32.

O’Neill, Noreen. (2008, June). Getting Results! Gen 5: Framework for Continuous Improvement. Pennsylvania De- partment of Education, Released June 20, 2008.

Lepore, M., Gayle, G.W., & Stevens, Shawn. (2007). Adapted Aquatics Programming: A Professional Guide (2nd ed). Idaho: Human Kinetics Publishers.

Theilacker, Raymond F. (2005). A Curriculum Unit in Poetry for Vocational Students. Yale National Teachers Initiative. [Downloadable from http://teachers.yale.edu/curriculum/index.php?url=http://www.yale.edu/ ynhti/nati onalcurriculum/units/2005/1/]

Theilacker, Raymond F. (2006). The Popol Vuh: A High School Literature Unit. Yale Na- tional Teachers Initiative. [Downloadable from http://teachers.yale.edu/curriculum/search/viewer.php? Photo: Ray Theilacker skin=h&id=initiative_06.04.11_u]

Theilacker, Raymond F. (2007). I Know You Are, but What Am I? A Latino Literature Unit. Yale National Teachers Initia- tive. [Downloadable from http://teachers.yale.edu/curriculum/search/viewer.php?skin=h&id=initiative_07.04.04_u]

17 AWARDS/HONORS Baca, Jo-Ann. (2005). Order of Excellence from the State Board of Education, D.D.O.E.

Brown, Harriet A. (2003, April). At the time of her retirement Harriet received a tribute from the House of Representa- tives and the Senate. Brown, Tina. (2007). Welcome Fellowship Grant.

Carney, Richard. (2006-07). Sabbatical leave from Camden County College for the 2006-07 academic year.

Carney, Richard. (2006-07). Fellowship for Graduate Study at Princeton University for the 2006-07 academic year.

Curry, Bruce. (2007). Delaware Principal of the Year 2007.

Curry, Bruce. (2007). One of three finalists for National Principal of the Year 2007.

Curry, Claudia Hearst. (2007, May). 2007 Professional Achievement Award from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc./Philadelphia and Vicinity Club. Harding, George G. (2007). UMUC Drazek Teaching Excellence Award.

Harding, George G. (2005). UMUC Teaching Recognition Award.

Henderson, Sylvia. (2007). Shenango Area High School, New Castle, PA Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

Henderson, Sylvia. (2007). Chairperson, Delaware Principal’s Academy.

Henderson, Sylvia. (2007-08). Chairperson for Delaware Principal Academy. Henderson, Sylvia. (2008). Paul Carlson Memorial Scholarship Winner. Kessler, Cristy. (2005). National Board Certification.

Kessler, Cristy. (2006). Best Paper Award Presented at the College Teaching and Learning Conference Kessler, Cristy. (2008). Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Photo: Cristy Kessler Becomes a Lester, Gloria. (1998). Award of Excellence from the American Academy of Nurse National Board Certified Teacher Practitioners for the State of Delaware Lester, Gloria. (1998). Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Wilmington University

Lester, Gloria. (1999). Outstanding Alumni Service Award from Wilmington University

Link, Lester. (2004, May). Delaware Tech Excellence in Teaching.

Massare, Joseph. (2004, September). FFA Honors from New Jersey.

Moretti, Richard D. (2005). Richard received the 2005 Pinnacle of Excellence Award given by the Association of School Business Officials International in recognition of outstanding practices, proposals, or publications that enhance the school business management profession. The award was given in recognition of the Red Clay Consolidated School District’s Pre-Purchase Program. Sean Moriarty. (2008). President’s Leadership Award, Graduate Division, Wilmington University. 18 AWARDS/HONORS, Cont. Osborne, Cynthia. (2008). Exemplary Mentor Award Connecting Generations.

Quinn, Steve. (2008). Brandywine High School Teacher of the Year.

Roberts, Carl. (2007). Maryland Superintendent of the Year.

Ross, Vernon Jr. (2006). Excellence Award. Outstanding leadership in Learning and Development. Lockheed Martin.

Ross, Vernon Jr. (2008). Outstanding Community Service, YWCA of Pottstown , PA.

Ross, Vernon, Jr. (2008). Ethnic Harmony & Ecumenical Understanding Award, PA State Human Relations Commission.

Ruffin, James. (2007). Citizen of the Year. The New Jersey Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc.

Ruffin, James. (2008, April). Carver Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

Sabbatino, Eileen. (2007). Advising Award from St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Seabrook, Barbara JoAnn. (2003). Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of the Arts and Professions.

Stafford, Theresa. (2005). Career Technology Education (CTE) Change Agent.

Webster, Debra. (2008). Academic Award Recipient, Doctoral Program, Wilmington University.

Franklin (Bud) Read (W), a member of Cohort 15, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Delaware Council of Social Studies for his efforts in pro- moting social studies education in the State of Dela- ware. Bud served for six years as co-chair of the Social Studies Coalition of DE (SSCD) and was recognized for his role in the planning and implementation of the Coali- tion’s initiatives. The SSCD is an organization comprised of curriculum leaders from all 19 DE school districts, social studies affiliates (e.g. Center for Economic Education, the Ge- ography Alliance, Democracy Project and DE Social Studies Education Project) and the education associate from the DE Department of Education. The Coalition was established to advance social studies education by providing professional development for teachers, developing lessons and assessments aligned with the standards, to initiate a Lead Teacher project (which trains social studies educators to take professional development training back to their individual districts), and disseminate information and resources to teachers through the website.. In addition, Colonial School district recognized Bud’s contributions and his receiving this award by honoring him at the June Board of Education meeting.

19 Defenses from October, 2007 through Spring, 2008 Date Name (Cohort-Site) Title 07/10/16 Evelyn Lim (14-W) The Impact of Managerial Leadership Practices on Employee Turnover in the Foodservice Industry

07/11/02 Merv Daugherty (14-W) Attendance and Other Factors that Influence Student Achievement in a Delaware Public School District

07/11/02 David Doucette (13-W) Doctoral Education for Nurse Anesthetists: The Thoughts and Beliefs of Junior Anesthesia Students and Those Who Educate Them

07/11/08 Neil Penny (14-W) Assessing Student Outcomes of a Values-Based Education: The Effectiveness of the Defining Issues Test

07/11 Maureen Emmett (14-D) Enhancing Parent-Child Communication

07/11 Joseph M. Harasta (14-W) Town-Gown Relations: University and Neighborhood Leaders’ Perceptions of College and Community Relations

07/11 Janet Alford Krauss (14-D) Succession Planning and Talent Management Recommendations to Reduce Workforce Attrition and Prepare for an Aging Population

07/11 Cynthia McGhee (14-D) A Descriptive Study of Teacher and Parental Attitudes Towards Parent Involvement at an Elementary School in Delaware

07/11 Catherine Stewart Pent (14-D) Transition to the Middle School: Perceptions of Sixth Graders through Art

07/12/04 Donna Marie Long (11-GT) Working with Young Children Manifesting Challenging Behaviors: Childcare Providers’ Experiences.

07/12/05 Brenda Brown-Wright (13-W) The Relationship between Resilience and Educational Continuance in non- Traditional Female Students Pursuing Higher Education

07/12/13 Fred Poellnitz (9-W) Student Evaluation of Instruction: Traditional 14-Week Semester versus 7-Week Accelerated End-of-course Faculty Ratings

07/12 Carlton Cannon, Jr. (13-D) Historical Case Study of the 1978 Court Ordered Desegregation of New Castle County and Wilmington, DE

07/Fall Rosalynd P. Reed-Walker (10-W) Preserving The Negro Spiritual: An Examination of Contemporary Practices

07/Fall Stephen J. Rorke (14-GT) Continuance of an Interventional Change Management Project for Grade 4 Math Students-An Executive Position Paper

08/02/10) Gloria M. Harrison (13-D) Health Practices and Beliefs of College Students: The Impact of Secondary Health and Nutrition Education Programs

08/02/27 Andrea Wolters (13-GT) Alternative Learning Programs: Student Perceptions

08/02 Amy M. Levitz (14-D) Succession Planning and Leadership Development 08/02 Brita A. Theadford (14-W) Four Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Reflections about Teaching Science to Middle School Students: A Case Study

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08/03/04 Jacalyn Beam (14-W) Autonomy in Delaware Charter Schools: Principals’ Perceptions and Practices

08/04/09 Karen Bolling James (14-WGC) The Impact on High School Students’ Knowledge of Entrepreneurship and Evaluation of the Learning Experience in a National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship Program

08/04/14 Jennifer Michalcewiz (14-W) Predicting Reading and Mathematics Delaware State Testing Program (DSTP) Performance Using the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)

08/04/21 Debbie Wright (12-W) Nonverbal Learning Disorder in the Classroom: An Assessment of Teacher’s Knowledge

08/05/05 Susan Klinedinst (11-W) Influences that Affect Dangerous Drinking of Alcohol as Reported by Intercollegiate Athletes as a Small College in Southeastern Pennsylvania

08/Spring Steven R. Hicks (14-D) The Impact of Undocumented Immigration on Delaware’s Economy 08/Spring Sean E. Moriarty (15-GT) Establishing a Leadership Development Program for the Delaware State Police Recommendations for Law Enforcement Leadership Development

08/Spring Elaine M. O’Neal (14-W) Middle School Teachers' Understandings of Supervision: Exploring Feedback for Professional Growth in Teacher Performance and Student Achievement

08/Spring Debra Webster (15-GT) Creative Reflective Experience: Promoting Empathy in Psychiatric Nursing

Drs. Deardorff and Curtiss flank recent graduates at the May, 2008 Graduation in Georgetown, DE. Debra Webster received the Aca- demic Award, Doctoral Program, Wil- mington University and Sean Moriarty received the President’s Leadership Award, Graduate Divi- sion, Wilmington University.

Photo: Drs. Joseph Deardorff, Debra Webster, Sean Moriarty, and Pamela Curtiss.

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