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1 Curriculum Vitae Sherry R. Crow, Ph.D., M.L.S. College of Education and Teacher Education University of Nebraska Kearney College of Education, Building B194 Kearney, NE 68847 Office (308) 865-8540; Cell (308) 224-1552 [email protected]

Education

Ph.D. in Library and Information Management, 2009 Dissertation title: “Exploring the Experiences of Upper Elementary School Children who are Intrinsically Motivated to Seek Information” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

M.L.S., Valedictorian, 1983 Teacher Librarian Endorsement Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

B.S. Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude, 1977 Minor in Spanish, 24 hrs. graduate-level credit in Children’s Literature Elementary Education Certification Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

Honors Pratt-Heins Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching Fall, 2015

UNK New Frontiers Magazine One of the featured researchers, Fall, 2014

UNK School Librarian Graduate Program Nationally Recognized AASL/NCATE, January, 2013-present

College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award 2010-2011 University of Nebraska Kearney

Presidential Award 2010 Nebraska Educational Media Association

College of Education Outstanding Scholarship Award 2009-2010 University of Nebraska Kearney

Beta Phi Mu Achievement Award Beta Epsilon Chapter, Emporia State University, May 16, 2009

Colorado Librarian of the Year 2004 Colorado Association of Libraries

Harold Hill Leadership Award 2002 Colorado Association of Libraries 2

Professional Experience

Associate Dean (2015-present) College of Education University of Nebraska Kearney

Associate Professor (2013-present) Teacher Education, School Library Science University of Nebraska Kearney

Assistant Professor (2008-2013) Teacher Education, School Library Science University of Nebraska Kearney

Lecturer (2006-2008) Teacher Education, School Library Science University of Nebraska Kearney

Adjunct Professor (2004-2007) Children’s Literature, Adolescent Literature, Information Literacy University of Colorado at Denver

Adjunct Professor (2005) Information Resources and Programs for Children Emporia State University

Library Technology Educator (1999-2006) Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado Springs, CO

Library Media Specialist (1992-1999) Hawthorn School District, Vernon Hills, IL

Reference and Audio-Visual Librarian (1990-1992) Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg, IL

Children’s Librarian and Department Head (1987-1989) Pequannock Public Library, Pompton Plains, NJ

Literature Specialist (1985-1987) University Center for Gifted Children, Denver, CO

Senior Librarian (1983-1984) West Milford Township Public Library, West Milford, NJ

Children’s Librarian and Department Head (1978-1982) Hays Public Library, Hays, KS

Lecturer (1980-1982) Children’s Literature, Storytelling Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS 3 Courses Taught Graduate

University of Nebraska Kearney TE 866 Motivating the 21st Century Learner TE 867 Traditional Storytelling TE 864 Digital Storytelling TE 869 Introduction to the School Library Program TE 871 Collection Development and Management TE 873 Reference Services and Resources TE 875 Administration of the School Library Program TE 893 Field Experiences in the School Library

University of Colorado Denver LLC 5030 Information Literacy and Reference LLC 5790 Children’s Literature through the Ages LLC 5795 Current Literature for Children

Emporia State University LI 831XC Information Resources and Programs for Children

Undergraduate

Ft. Hays State University TEEL 260 Children’s Literature Lab w/TEEL 260 Storytelling

Certifications

Certified eCollege Online Instructor, 2006 eTeaching Institute University of Colorado Denver

Colorado Professional Teacher License (current) Elementary Education and K-12 Educational Media Specialist Endorsements

Professional Memberships

American Association of School Librarians/American Library Association International Association of School Librarianship Nebraska School Librarians Association Nebraska Library Association Nebraska Educational Technology Association

Scholarship 4

Refereed Publications

Crow, S. R., & Kastello, L. (2017). A tale of three cities: Fostering intrinsic motivation for information seeking in children of diverse cultures. International Education Studies, 10 (5). Retrieved from http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies/article/view/68009/36901

Mollenkopf, D., Vu, P., Crow, S., & Black, C. (2017). Does online learning deliver? A comparison of student teacher out comes from candidates in face-to-face and online program pathways. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 10(1). Retrieved from https://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/spring201/mollenkopf_vu_crow_black201.html

McCarty, W. L., Crow, S. R., Mims, G. A., Potthoff, D. E., & Harvey, J. S. (2016). Renewing teaching practices: Differentiating instruction in the college classroom. Journal of Curriculum Teaching, Learning, and Leadership in Education, 1(1). Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ctlle/

Crow, S. R., & Kastello, L. (2016). The dispositions of elementary school children of individualistic and collectivist cultures who are intrinsically motivated to seek information. School Library Research, 19. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/aasl/slr/volume19/crow-kastello

Knoell, C., Kracl, C., Harshbarger, D., & Crow, S. R. (2015). Do you think like a fifth-grader? Exploring the teacher characteristics of importance to students from two diverse elementary schools in a rural midwestern community. International Journal of Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach.

Crow, S. R. (2015). The information seeking behavior of intrinsically motivated elementary school children of a collectivist culture. School Library Research, 18. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/aasl/slr/volume18/crow

Vu, P., Crow, S. R., & Fredrickson, S. (2014). Using games in online education: Is it a winning strategy? Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 17(4). Retrieved from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/winter174/vu_crow_fredrickson174.html

Fredrickson, S., Vu, P., Crow, S. R. (2014). Availability and use of digital technologies in P-12 classrooms of selected countries. Issues and Trends in Educational Technology, 2(1). Retrieved from https://journals.uair.arizona.edu/index.php/itet/article/view/17933/17904

Crow, S. R. (2013). “Researching stuff is the best!”: Designing assignments that foster intrinsic motivation. Teacher Librarian, 40(6), 34-41.

Knoell, C., & Crow, S. R. (2013). Exploring teacher influence on the lives of students from diverse elementary schools in a rural Midwestern community. International Journal of Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach.

Crow, S. R., & Robins, J. (2012, June). Play in the library: Primordial learning. Teacher Librarian, 39(5), 36-45.

Crow, S. R. (2011, March). Exploring the experiences of upper elementary school children who are intrinsically motivated to seek information. School Library Research, 14. Retrieved June 25, 2012 from http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslpubsandjournals/slr/vol14/SLR_ExploringtheE xperiences_V14.pdf

*Crow, S. R., & Small, R. V. (2011, February). Developing the motivation within: Using praise and rewards effectively. School Library Monthly, 27(5), 5-7.

*Crow, S. R. (2010, January). Fostering the curiosity spark. School Library Monthly, 26(5), 50-52. Retrieved June 25, from http://www.schoollibrarymonthly.com/articles/Crow2010-v26n5p50.html 5 Crow, S. R. (2009). Exploring the experiences of upper elementary school children who are intrinsically motivated to seek information. Proceedings of the 13th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, The 38th Annual IASL Conference, and the IASL-IFLA Joint Meeting. Retrieved October 22, 2009, from http://www.iasl-online.org/members/papers/2009conference.htm [member access only]

Crow, S. R. (2009). Relationships that foster intrinsic motivation for information seeking. School Libraries Worldwide, 15(2), 91-112. Retrieved June 25, 2012 from http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2009_Crow_RelationshipsThatFosterIM.pdf

Crow, S. R. (2006). What motivates a lifelong learner? School Libraries Worldwide, 12(1), 22-34.

Crow, S. R. (1986, Winter). The reviewing of controversial juvenile books. School Library Media Quarterly, 14(2), 83.

*School Library Monthly publishes both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed articles. These are peer-reviewed.

Books

Thomas, N. P., Crow, S. R., & Franklin, L. L. (2011). Information literacy and information skills instruction: Applying research to practice in the 21st century school library (3rd ed.). Westport, CN: ABC-Clio/Libraries Unlimited.

Crow, S. R. (2005). Information literacy: A guide for the library media specialist. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Crow, S. R. (2003). Library lightning (2nd ed.). Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Crow, S. R. (1987). Dewey dynamite. O’Fallon, MO: Book Lures, Inc.

Other Publications

**Crow, S. R. (2010, May). Children’s choice book award programs: Effective weapons in the battle to get and keep kids reading. School Library Monthly, 26(9), 12-13.

Crow, S. R. (2007). The library: An ever-changing organization. Colorado Libraries, 33(4), 48-52.

#Crow, S. R. (2007). Information literacy: What’s motivation got to do with it? Knowledge Quest, 35(4), 44-50. Retrieved June 25, 2012 from http://libraries.ne.gov/rvls/files/2010/04/Literacy-Crow.pdf

Crow, S. R. (2003, Spring). The Colorado Children’s Book Award Program: Why all the shouting? Colorado Libraries, 30(1), 17-20.

Crow, S. R. (1989, October). How to: Raise a reader. Guideposts, 28-29.

Crow, S. R. (1989, June 25). Adventures with authors, part I - Beverly Cleary. Suburban Trends, (Sunday Comics ed.), 4.

Crow, S. R. (1989, August 27). Adventures with authors, part II - L. Frank Baum. Suburban Trends, (Sunday Comics ed.), 4.

Crow, S. R. (1988, Winter). Review of Storytimes for Two-year-olds. Journal of Youth Service in Libraries, 1(2), 288.

Crow, S. R. (1987, Spring). Review of Guiding the Gifted Child. Top of the News, 43(3), 337-8.

**School Library Monthly publishes both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed articles. This one was not peer- reviewed.

#Invited

Competitively Selected/Peer Reviewed Presentations 6

International

Crow, S. R. (2016, June 2). The information-seeking behavior of intrinsically motivated elementary school children of three cultures (Colorado Springs, Kampala, and Mysore). Presentation at the 6th International Conference on Self-Determination Theory, Victoria, BC, Canada.

Crow, S. R. , & Kastello, L. L. (2015, November 17). Looking at cultural differences in motivating students to seek information: U.S., Uganda, and India. Presentation at the Global Education Conference, globaleducationconference.com.

Crow, S. R. , & Kastello, L. L. (2015, October 20). Looking at cultural differences in motivating students to seek information: U.S., Uganda, and India. Presentation at the Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference, library2015.com.

Crow, S. R. (2014, November 18). Looking at cultural differences in motivating students to seek information: A study conducted in Colorado Springs, CO and Kampala, Uganda. Presentation at the Global Education Conference, globaleducationconference.com.

Crow, S. R. (2014, October 8). Aren’t all kids the same? Looking at Cultural differences in motivating students to seek information. Presentation at the Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference, library2014.com.

Potthoff, D. E., McCarty, W. L., Mims, G. A., Crow, S. R., Harvey, J. S. (2013, November 8). Curriculum differentiation and professional development with university faculty: Seeing the light or feeling the heat? Presentation at the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement, Omaha, NE.

Crow, S. R. (2013, June 29). Exploring the experiences of upper elementary school children who are intrinsically motivated to seek information. Presentation at the 5th International Conference on Self-Determination Theory, Rochester, NY.

Crow, S. R., & Robins, J. (2012, October 3). Play in the library: An incubator for learning. Presentation at the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference, library2012.com.

Crow, S. R. (2009, September 2). Exploring the experiences of upper elementary school children who are intrinsically motivated to seek information. Presentation at the 38th International Association of School Librarianship Conference incorporating the 13th Research Forum on School Librarianship. Abano Terme, Italy.

Crow, S. R. (2007, May 24-27). What motivates a lifelong learner? Poster presented at the Third International Conference on Self-Determination Theory. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

National McCarty, W. L., Crow, S. R., Harvey, J. S., Mims, G. (2013, March 22). Professional development initiative: Promoting differentiated teaching methods with university students through experiential/applied learning. Presentation at the 8th Annual Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO.

Crow, S. R., & Robins, J. (2013, February 18). Play in the library: An incubator for learning. Presentation at the 2013 Conference on the Value of Play, U.S. Play Coalition. Clemson University, SC.

Potthoff, D., Ziebarth, J., McCarty, W., & Crow, S. R. (2011, October 21). Reinventing our own teaching: Curriculum differentiation and the college classroom. Presentation at the National Network for Educational Renewal 2011 Annual Conference, Hartford, CT.

Crow, S. R. (2009, November 6). Exploring the experiences of upper elementary school children who are intrinsically motivated to seek information. Part of the Educators of School Library Media Section’s, What does school 7 library research tell us? Presentation at the American Association of School Librarians 14th National Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Regional Crow, S. R., McCarty, W. L., Harvey, J. S. (2015, March 5). Improving student engagement: A professional development initiative. Presentation at 2015 Prism of Possibility: Teaching and Learning Conference, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Crow, S. R., Henning, J. A., and Richeson, A. C. (2012, October 18). Learning4Life: Motivation and engagement infusion! Presentation at the Mountain Plains Library Association/Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska School Librarians Association Tri-Conference, LaVista, NE.

State Crow, S. R. (2016, October 20). Looking at cultural differences in motivating students to seek information: U.S., Uganda, and India. Presentation at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska School Librarians Association Annual Conference, Omaha, NE.

McCarty, W. L., Crow, S. R., Mims, G. A., Potthoff, D. E., & Harvey, J. S. (2015, May 15). Renewing teaching practice: Differentiating instruction in the college classroom. Presentation at the Curriculum Teaching, Learning, and Leadership in Education Symposium, University of Nebraska Omaha.

Crow, S. R. (2014, October 8). Aren’t all kids the same? Looking at Cultural differences in motivating students to seek information. Presentation at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska School Librarians Association Annual Conference, South Sioux City, NE.

Henning, J.A., Crow, S. R., & Melson, K. (2012, October 4). Learning4Life: Conquering the digital divide. Presentation at the Educational Administrators Technology Conference, Kearney, NE.

Crow, S. R., & Henning, J. A. (2011, October 6). Learning4Life: Using technology to differentiate instruction. Presentation at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska Educational Media Association Annual Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Henning, J. A., Crow, S. R., & Levitov, D. (2010, November 18). Integrating 21st century skills into the curriculum using your library media specialist. Presentation at the joint state conference of the Nebraska Association of School Boards and the Nebraska Association of School Administrators, La Vista, NE.

Henning, J. A., Crow, S. R., & Levitov, D. (2010, October 15). AASL standards for the 21st century learner. Presentation at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska Educational Media Association Conference, Grand Island, NE.

Crow, S. R., Pasco, R. J., Churchill, S., Henning, J. A., Lickteig, S., & Meyer, B., (2010, October 14). What’s in a name? Discussion of trends and changes in the school library world and their impact on NEMA. Organization of and participation on panel at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska Educational Media Association Conference, Grand Island, NE.

Henning, J. A., Crow, S. R., & Melson, K. (2010, April 30). Using the 21st century learning standards in the classroom. Presentation at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Conference. La Vista, NE.

Crow, S. R., Henning, J. A., & Levitov, D. (2010, February 26). The new AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner: A foundation for inquiry-based partnerships in literacy learning. Presentation at the 37th Annual Nebraska State Reading Conference. Kearney, NE.

Henning, J. A., & Crow, S. R. (2010, October 13). Integrating 21st century skills in the curriculum. Presentation at the Educational Administrators Technology Conference, Kearney, NE. 8 Crow, S. R. (2009, October 29). How to flame the curiosity “spark.” Presentation at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska Educational Media Association Conference. La Vista, NE.

Henning, J. A., Levitov, D., Crow, S. R., & Umstead, L. (2009, October 29 & 30). What does it mean to you? AASL guidelines and the NE Guide. Presentation at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska Educational Media Association Conference. La Vista, NE.

Nassar, N., Crow, S. R., & Eckhardt, S. (2008, November 7). New standards for the 21st century learner. Presentation at the Colorado Association of Libraries Conference. Denver, CO.

Crow, S. R. (2008, October 16). Tools for advocacy: Putting stakeholders in your corner. Exploratorium presentation at the Nebraska Educational Media Conference. Lincoln, NE.

Nassar, N., Kolman, S., & Crow, S. R. (2008, June 25). Using technology to build advocacy for your library, technology, or classroom program. Presentation at the Technology in Education Conference, Copper Mountain, CO.

Crow, S. R., Nassar, N., & Bolch, K. (2008, June 23, 24). Standards for the 21st Century Learner. Presentation at the Technology in Education Conference, Copper Mountain, CO.

Crow, S. R. (2004, October). Information literacy made simple. Presentation at the annual Colorado Association of Libraries Conference, Denver, CO.

Invited Presentations

International Crow, S. R. (2005, October). What motivates a lifelong learner? Presentation at the 1st International Conference of Children and Libraries, Belgrade, Serbia.

Crow, S. R. (2005, October). Unleash the power! Creating an information literacy program in an elementary/middle school. Presentation at the International Conference of Children and Libraries, Belgrade, Serbia.

Crow, S. R. (2005, October). Information literacy begins at home. Presentation at the American Corner in Belgrade, Serbia.

Crow, S. R. (2005, October). Information literacy begins at home & School/public library partnerships: An American overview. Presentations at the Matica Srpska Library in Novi Sad, Serbia.

National Crow, S. R. (2016, September 30). Preparing American Association of School Librarians program reports (AASL). Presentation at the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Conference, Washington, DC.

Crow, S. R. (2014, June 27). AASL/NCATE program reviewer training: Reviewing assessments. Presentation at the 2014 American Library Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Crow, S. R. (2014, January 24). AASL/NCATE program reviewer training: The Standards. Presentation at the 2014 American Library Association MidWinter Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Crow, S. R. (2013, June 28). AASL/NCATE program reviewer training: Program report writing tips. Presentation at the 2013 American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Regional 9 Crow, S. R. (2014, March). A close look at the Standards for the Initial Preparation of School Librarians. Presentation at the Region IX Reviewer Training, sponsored by COE UNK and the American Association of School Librarians, Kearney, NE.

Crow, S. R. (2004, April). Collaboration: Unleashing the power of information literacy. Presentation at the Arkansas Valley Regional Library Service System 18th Annual Institute, Pueblo, CO.

State Bruner, P., Crow, S. R., Vu, P., Gaskill, M., & Tracy, G. (2014, April 2). So you think you want to be a teacher? Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, Younes Center, Kearney, NE.

Crow, S. R. (2012, February 27). Developing advocates for your library program: The Washington moms are right! Invited speaker for Nebraska Advocacy Day, Lincoln, NE.

Henning, J. A., & Crow, S. R. (2012, February 8). Learning4Life: AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner. Webinar presented through NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Commission.

Crow, S. R. (2006, April). Unleash the power! Presentation at the Colorado Library Consortium Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO.

Local Henning, J. A., & Crow, S. R. (2011, February 21). Great instruction! Great results: Teaching for learning and the school library. Presentation at the Scottsbluff ESU 13 Mid-Winter Conference, Scottsbluff, NE.

Henning, J. A., Crow, S. R., & Melson, K. (2010, March 23). Foundations of 21st century learning. Presentation to the Kearney Public School Math and Science Subject Area Curriculum Committees. Kearney, NE.

Crow, S. R. (2009, October 7). Digital storytelling. Presentation at ESU #10 Fall Conference. Holdrege, NE.

Levitov, D., Crow, S. R., & Henning, J. A. (2009, September 23). L4L guidelines and standards are here. Now what? Actions and strategies for the school library media specialist. Presentation at ESU #10 Library Media Specialist’s Day. Kearney, NE.

Crow, S. R. (2009, March 2). Exploring the experiences of upper elementary school children who are intrinsically motivated to seek information. Presentation at library technology educator in-service, Colorado Springs School District 11. Colorado Springs, CO.

Crow, S. R. (2007, February). Information literacy, collaboration, and "the Snow Queen." Staff Development Workshop for Elementary Paralibrarians. District 51,Grand Junction, CO.

Crow, S. R. (2005, April). Information literacy: Unleash the power! Presentation at the Pikes Peak Title I 27th Annual Parent Involvement Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Service

Service to the Profession

International Member, Advisory Board, Library 2.0: The future of libraries in the digital age (Oct., 2014 to present) Member, Advisory Board, Global Education Conference (Oct., 2014 to present)

National 10 External Program Reviewer for the University of Rhode Island (working with the state of Rhode Island, March, 2017) Auditor, AASL/CAEP National Recognition Review Process (September, 2015 to present) CAEP Accreditation Site Visitor and Reviewer (September, 2016 to present) Member, Editorial Board, School Library Research (July, 2014 to present) Organizer and Trainer, Region IX Reviewer Training (UNK Campus, March 8, 2014) Chair and Member, AASL/CAEP Coordinating Committee (2011-present) Faculty Associate, Center for Digital Literacy (Syracuse University, Winter, 2012-present) Member, Advisory Board for Textbook (textbook reviewer), Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A Leadership Guide for School Library Media Specialists (Donham, 3rd Edition, 2013) Member, AASL Quantitative Standards Task Force (Spring, 2012) Paper Referee, Educators of School Librarians Section Peer-reviewed research papers presented at AASL 15th National Conference (2011). Vice Chair, AASL/NCATE Coordinating Committee (2012-2013) Member of Program Committee, AASL, Educators of School Librarians Section (2011-2013) Board of Program Reviewers, AASL/NCATE (2011-present) Member, AASL/NCATE Coordinating Committee (2011-2012) Chair, American Association of School Librarians Advocacy Committee (2009-2010) Advocacy Coordinating Group Member, American Library Association (2009-2010) Editorial Board Member, School Library Media Research (2008-2011). Advocacy Committee Member, American Association of School Librarians (2008-2009) Colorado Representative to the American Association of School Librarians (2005-2008)

Regional External Program Reviewer for the University of Northern Iowa School Library Studies Program (March, 2013) Leadership Team of Heartland School Library Conference (June 14-15, 2010)

State Writer, Nebraska Department of Education ELA Standards Instructional Tools Content (Integration with Content Standards and Information Literacy, June, 2014) President, Nebraska School Librarians Association (2013-2014) President, Nebraska Library Commissioners (2013-present) Nebraska Library Commissioner (Gubernatorial Appointment, 2010-present) President-Elect, Nebraska School Librarians Association (2012-2013) Chair, Registration Committee 2011 NEMA/NLA Conference Member of Search Committee for NLA peer-review journal editor (2011) Mentor for Nebraska Library Leadership Institute (July, 2011) Represented Nebraska at ALA Legislative Day (May, 2011, April, 2012, and May, 2013, April 2014) Board Member, Nebraska Educational Media Association (2010-2011) Member, NCTE Library Media and Information Technology Ad Hoc Committee to Review NDE Endorsement Guidelines (June 21, 2010 – 2012) Nebraska State Learning 4 Life Presenter (2009-2012) Award Committee Member, School, Children’s and Young People’s Section (NLA) Mad Hatter (2009-2012) Secretary of Colorado Assn. School Librarians (2003-04)

Service to the University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska System Member, Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award Committee (OTICA) (2017-present). Presenter, Differentiated instruction (DI): Teaching ALL students—Faculty development symposia (2013,November), with Harvey, J., McCarty, W., Mims, G., and Potthoff, D. Sponsored by CTE, broadcast to faculty groups at UNO and UNL. Member of Focus Group, University of Nebraska Institute for the Rural Future (September, 2011) Presenter, Differentiated teaching methods (2013, March), with Harvey, J., McCarty, W., Mims, G., and Potthoff, D. The Center for Faculty Development, UNO, Omaha, NE. 11 University of Nebraska Kearney Chair, Pratt-Heins Faculty Award Selection Committee (April 12-25, 2016) Member, Strategic Planning Implementation Group for Goal 4: Stewardship of Resources (September –December 2015) Presenter, Fostering motivation in students: Or whatever happened to the joy? (2014, May), at the University Foundation Instructor’s Retreat. Presenter, Curriculum differentiation: Are we “seeing the light” or “feeling the heat?” (2013, February), with McCarty, W., Mims, G., Potthoff, D., and Harvey, J. Sponsored by CTE. Chair of Committee II, Graduate Council (September, 2013-2015) Member, Graduate Council (2012-2015) Member, iPad Initiative Exploratory Group (May, 2012-2013) Member, APR Review Team for the Calvin T. Ryan Library (April, 2011) Member, Learning Commons Advisory Board (2010-present) Chair, UNK Faculty Senate Library Committee 2010-present (member beginning in 2009)

College of Education Committee Chair, Endowed Chair of Early Childhood Education Search Committee (September 2015 - Present). Member, College of Education Professional Development Research Committee (2012-present) Chair, College of Education Professional Development Committee (2010-2012) Presenter, Using new technologies to differentiate instruction (March, 2010), Popcorn technology review (October, 2011), Spring popcorn technology review (April, 2012) Chair, NCATE Report Technology Committee, 2009-2010

Teacher Education Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology Search Committee (October, 2012-March, 2013) Member, Department Chair Search Committee (December, 2011-March, 2012) Member, Assistant Department Chair Search Committee (March-April, 2010) Member, Teacher Education Graduate Faculty Committee (2009-present) Obtained free access for UNK school library students to OCLC WebDewey (2009-present)

Service to the Kearney Community

Dramatic Performance at New Life Church, Kearney, NE (December, 2014) Storytelling Performance at Axtell Presbyterian Church (December, 2014) Storytelling Performance at Kearney Area Storytelling Festival (January, 2013) Storytelling Performance at New Life Church event, “All-aged Ladies Brunch” (April, 2012) Storytelling Performance at Kearney Area Storytelling Festival (January, 2011) Storytelling Performance at scouting event, “Camp Like a Girl” at the Hilltop Mall (March, 2010) Storytelling Presentation to Central Elementary School as part of the Kappa Delta Pi Amazing Race Project (March 12, 2010) Storytelling Performance at Kearney Area Storytelling Festival (January, 2010) Wrote and Procured Grants from Target Corporation ($2,000 each) for Kearney Area Storytelling Festivals, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Young Women’s Group Leader serving young women from churches of the Kearney community (2010-2013) Spiritual Mentor serving young women from churches of the Kearney community (2010-present) Board Member, Kearney Area Storytelling Festival (2009-present) President, Meridian Library System Board (serving public and school libraries) (2010-2012, member 2009-2013) Participant in music (flute and vocal) and drama at New Life Church (2009-present)