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Delaware Department of EducationSummer Fellows – Class of 2016
Educators as CatalystsDelaware Future Education Leaders Program
Education Pioneers
EDUCATORS AS CATALYSTS
Delaware Public School Teachers and SpecialistsJune 20th – August 4th 2016
Amanda ChasEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
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Current PositionMiddletown High School, Appoquinimink School DistrictActing, Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, and English Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectEstablishing Systems for Recognizing Exceptional Novice EducatorsSummer Sponsor: Shannon Holston (Teacher & Leader Effectiveness)
Honors and Awards2016 Appoquinimink District Teacher of the YearGrant Recipient for Lowe’s Tool Box for EducationThe Juilliard School – Director’s Intensive Program Graduate
Teacher LeadershipNew Teacher MentorDepartment Chair – Personal Studies for Middletown High SchoolFormer DDOE Component V Development Committee MemberFormer DDOE Standards and Curriculum Development Committee Member
College and DegreeUniversity of Delaware – Alterative Routes to CertificationUniversity of Delaware – Master of Arts, Instruction: Technology FocusThe New School University – Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre
Chantalle AshfordEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
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Current PositionIndian River High School, Indian River School DistrictChorus, ELA, and Special Education Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectStrategies to Increase the Diversity of DE’s Educator WorkforceSummer Sponsor: Maria Stecker (Teacher & Leader Effectiveness)
Honors and AwardsTeach for America – Personal Impact Award
Teacher LeadershipReviewer, National Core Arts Standards for Visual and
Performing ArtsA Cappella Group DirectorTeaching Tolerance Club Facilitator
College and DegreeRelay Graduate School of Education – Master of Teaching, English (in progress)College of William and Mary – Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Africanna Studies
Deborah LongEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
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Current PositionSussex Technical High School, Sussex Tech School DistrictSocial Studies Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectEthics Course Implementation for Comprehensive Induction ProgramSummer Sponsor: Erin Pieshala (Teacher & Leader Effectiveness)
Honors and Awards2008 and 2014 Sussex Tech District Teacher of the YearDDOE Teacher of the Year Action Committee Member
Teacher LeadershipTeacher Leadership Academy MemberCo-advisor for Educators Rising (Future Educators of America)Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
College and DegreeWilmington University – Master of Education, Career and Technical Education (in progress)Wesley College – Master of Arts, TeachingWesley College – Bachelor of Arts, History
Holly SchnittgerEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
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Current PositionThomas McKean High School, Red Clay Consolidated School DistrictItalian Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectCommunications for Refreshed World-Readiness Standards
for Learning LanguagesSummer Sponsor: Gregory Fulkerson (Teaching & Learning)
Honors and Awards2014 Thomas McKean High School Teacher of the Year2014 Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Teacher of the Year
Teacher LeadershipChair of Delaware World Language Teacher Leader NetworkDepartment Chair of World Languages and Practical ArtsVarsity Cheerleading Coach
College and DegreeStony Brook University – Master of Arts, Italian University of Delaware – Honors Bachelor of Arts, Italian Education
Jordan HudsonEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionWilliam Penn High School, Colonial School DistrictAllied Health Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectPaid Internship Programs for Post-Secondary StudentsSummer Sponsor: Peg Enslen (Teaching & Learning)
Past Work ExperienceLead Molecular Scientist for Delaware Public Health LaboratoryEmerging Infectious Disease Training Fellow for Center for Disease
Control and Prevention
Teacher LeadershipHOSA: Future Health Professionals Chapter AdvisorAllied Health Professionals Career Day Organizer at WPHS
College and DegreeWilmington University – Master of Education, Career and Technical EducationSalisbury University – Bachelor of Science, BiologySalisbury University – Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies Anthropology Track
Kathleen SwierzbinskiEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionCaesar Rodney High School, Caesar Rodney School DistrictEnglish Language Arts Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectProfessional Learning for CTE Teacher AcademySummer Sponsor: Rita Hovermale (Teaching & Learning)
Honors and Awards2015 Caesar Rodney High School Teacher of the YearKerr Education Grant Recipient for Holocaust Education
Teacher LeadershipLead Mentor for Year II Teachers at CR High School
College and DegreeUniversity of Delaware – Alternative Routes to Certification University of Delaware – Bachelor of Arts, English Literary Studies
Kelly SippleEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionW.T. Chipman Middle School, Lake Forest School DistrictBusiness Education Teacher and Instructional Lead Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectProfessional Learning for Business Professionals of AmericaSummer Sponsor: Lisa Wilson (Teaching & Learning)
Honors and Awards2016 Lake Forest School District Teacher of the YearJobs for Delaware Graduates Top Job SpecialistFormer Who’s Who in Among American High School Teachers
Spotlight
Teacher LeadershipDelaware Classroom Educators Advisory Council RepresentativeAcademic Instructional Coach for DPAS II Component V and
SchoologyFormer DDOE Component V Development Committee Member
College and DegreeDelaware State University – Master of Arts, Curriculum and InstructionDelaware State University – Bachelor of Science, Business Education
Kevin DiCostanzoEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
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Current PositionMilford High School, Milford School DistrictSocial Studies Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectSchool Leader Assessment ResearchSummer Sponsor: Chris Kenton (Professional Standards Board)
Teacher LeadershipVice President of Milford Education Association (MEA)Chair of Legislative Committee of MEA
College and DegreeWilmington University – Doctor of Education, Education Leadership (in progress)University of Delaware – Master of Education, Educational TechnologyMillersville University – Bachelor of Education, Secondary Education: Social Studies
Lindsay LuzierEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Recent Teaching ExperiencePreviously 4th Grade Teacher at North Georgetown Elementary, Indian River School District & 2nd – 5th
Grade Teacher for Anne Arundel County Public Schools
DDOE Summer ProjectProfessional Standards Board Regulation DatabaseSummer Sponsor: Chris Kenton (Professional Standards
Board)
Honors and AwardsPi Lambda Theta Educational Honor Society MemberTeacher of the Year Nominee, Anne Arundel County
Teacher LeadershipFormer mentor teacher for student teacher intern
College and DegreeWashington College of Chestertown – Bachelor of Arts,
Human Development
Mary Jane LongEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionFairview & Hartly Elementary Schools, Capital School DistrictArt Teacher, Grades K-4
DDOE Summer ProjectCommunications for the Future of Professional LearningSummer Sponsor: Angela Moffett-Batty (Teaching & Learning)
Honors and Awards2016 Presenter in Leadership Super Session at National Arts Education
Association convention 2014 ArtSonia Leadership Award for Family and Community Involvement in
Education and Technology Integration in the Arts
Teacher LeadershipPast President – Delaware Art Education Association School for Art Leaders Graduate sponsored by National Arts Education AssociationReviewer, National Core Arts Standards for Visual and Performing ArtsFormer Measure B Arts Assessment Writer & Reviewer for DPAS-II
College and DegreeWilmington University – Master of Education, School LeadershipDelaware State University – Bachelor of Arts, Art Education
Michael WilliamsEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionGeorgetown Middle School, Indian River School DistrictMath and AVID Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectStrategies for Attracting and Retaining Exceptional Educators
for Critical Need Subject AreasSummer Sponsor: Maria Stecker (Teacher & Leader Effectiveness)
Honors and AwardsStudent Body Vice President at the University of Texas at AustinTeach for America – Impact Award
Teacher LeadershipDelaware College Scholars New SAT Test Prep TeacherFormer Community Relations and Investment Intern for
College Access at Barclaycard US
College and DegreeWilmington University – Master of Arts, Teaching: Secondary TeachingUniversity of Texas at Austin – Bachelor of Science, Applied Learning and DevelopmentUniversity of Texas at Austin – Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Michelle NessEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionCecil County Public SchoolsCoordinator, School Health Program
DDOE Summer ProjectSupporting Healthy Students Through Chronic Disease ManagementSummer Sponsor: Linda Wolfe (School Supports)
Honors and AwardsNational Board Certified School NurseMember, Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society of Nursing
College and DegreeUniversity of Delaware - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Science (in progress)Wilmington University - Master of Science in Nursing
LeadershipUniversity of Delaware - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nicole BoweEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionSt. Georges Technical High School, NCC-VTCareer Instructor, Early Childhood Education
Delaware Technical Community CollegeAdjunct Instructor
DDOE Summer ProjectCTE Program of Study for Early Childhood Education Summer Sponsor: Rita Hovermale (Teaching & Learning)
Honors and Awards2016 NCC-VT District Teacher of the YearGovernor’s Award for Excellence in Early Care and Education
Teacher LeadershipDelaware Readiness Team – Co-Team LeadUniversity of Delaware Student Teacher Mentor
College and DegreeWilmington University – Master of Education, School Counseling Wilmington University – Bachelor of Science, General Studies/Early Childhood Education
Sarah SackstederEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionPOLYTECH High School, POLYTECH School DistrictSocial Studies and Special Education Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectProfessional Standards Board Regulation DatabaseSummer Sponsor: Chris Kenton (Professional
Standards Board)
Teacher LeadershipTechnology Committee Member
College and DegreeOhio Northern University – Bachelor of Arts, Social
Studies Secondary Education
Stephanie MorrisonEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionJohn S. Chartlon School, Caesar Rodney School DistrictSpecial Education Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectExamining Health & Non-Academic Curriculum MaterialsSummer Sponsor: Susan Haberstroh (Policy & External Affairs)
Honors and Awards2016 John S. Charlton School Teacher of the Year
Teacher LeadershipNew Teacher MentorSpecial Olympics Kent County Youth Athletes Sports Director
College and DegreeUniversity of Delaware – Master of Education, Exceptional Children and YouthWest Chester University – Bachelor of Science, Education: Early Childhood &
Special Education
Teresa RushEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionPOLYTECH High School, POLYTECH School DistrictReading Specialist and English Teacher
Wilmington University, Adjunct Instructor
DDOE Summer ProjectArticulating Delaware’s Vision for Professional LearningSummer Sponsor: Theresa Bennett (Teaching & Learning)
Honors and AwardsFormer Yale National Initiative (YNI) FellowUniversity of Delaware Certificate of Distinction
Teacher LeadershipDDOE Common Ground for the Common CoreDDOE Literacy Cadre
College and DegreeUniversity of Delaware – Doctor of Education, Education Leadership (in progress)Wilmington University – Master of Education, Reading EducationUniversity of Delaware – Bachelor of Science, Elementary Teacher Education
Thomas DeanEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionMount Pleasant High School, Brandywine School DistrictMusic/CTE (STEAM) Teacher
DDOE Summer ProjectOpen Educational Resource Sharing in SchoologySummer Sponsor: Wayne Hartschuh (Teaching & Learning)
Honors and Awards2014 Brandywine School District Teacher of the YearPresenter for multiple National Association for Music Education and DDOE
Conferences and Meetings
Teacher LeadershipDDOE Schoology Champions CadreDDOE Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Commission MemberNational Coalition for Core Arts Standards – Music Writing Team
Committee MemberMount Pleasant High School Department Chair – Fine ArtsFormer Measure B Arts Assessment Writer & Reviewer for DPAS-II
College and DegreeWest Chester University – Master of Music, Music EducationWest Chester State College – Bachelor of Science, Music Education
Wendy MuthEducators as Catalysts, Summer 2016
Current PositionBrookside Elementary and Bayard Intermediate Schools, Christina School DistrictArt Teacher, Grades K-5
DDOE Summer ProjectDDOE Secretary’s Office CommunicationsSummer Sponsor: Alison May (Office of the Secretary)
Honors and Awards2015 Brookside Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Teacher LeadershipNew Teacher MentorDistrict Art Show Coordinator for Christina School DistrictFormer Whole Child Committee MemberFormer Delaware Teachers Institute Fellow
College and DegreeWilmington University – Master of Education, Teaching and LearningKutztown University – Bachelor of Science, Art Education
DELAWARE FUTURE EDUCATION LEADERS PROGRAM
Current Undergraduate or Graduate Students and Recent GraduatesJune 1st – August 11th 2016
Allison JoswickDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016College and Degree
Wilmington University – Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (In Progress)
Delaware Technical Community College – Associate of Arts in Teaching Education, Elementary Education
DDOE Summer ProjectPolicy Scan and Recommendations for Year-Long
Teacher ResidenciesSummer Sponsor: Shannon Holston (Teacher & Leader
Effectiveness)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceSubstitute Teacher for the Woodbridge School DistrictAssistant Teacher for the Child Development Center at
Delaware Technical Community College
Honors and AwardsDean’s ListPresident’s List
Amanda ReesDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016
College and DegreeIndiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)– Bachelor of
Science in Middle Level Education (grades 4-8) with a specialization in Mathematics
DDOE Summer ProjectCommon Core Math Analysis and Supports for English
Language LearnersSummer Sponsor: Maria Paxson (Teaching & Learning)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceMathematics and Literacy Tutor, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, for
Elementary and Middle School students 4th/ 5th Grade Mathematics placements in Indiana area schools
Honors and AwardsInvited presenter for International Scholars, IUPProvost Scholar at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Elizabeth TrachtmanDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016
College and DegreeUniversity of South Carolina – Bachelor of
Arts, Political Science and History (in progress)
DDOE Summer ProjectEstablishing Program Standards and ProcessesSummer Sponsor: Shannon Holston (Teacher
& Leader Effectiveness)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceSouth Carolina Department of
Education InternMuscular Dystrophy Association Volunteer/
Intern
Haley Clayton MoyerDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016
College and DegreeDelaware State University – Bachelor of Arts,
English Education (in progress)
DDOE Summer ProjectWebsite Development for Higher Education
ApprovalSummer Sponsor: Wendy Modzelewski
(Teacher & Leader Effectiveness)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceWriting Consultant, Delaware State University
Honors and AwardsInspire Scholar, Community Service Award
Jalisha BraxtonDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016
College and DegreePrinceton University – Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology, certificate in Neuroscience
DDOE Summer ProjectTeacher & Leader Effectiveness Data AnalyticsSummer Sponsor: Shanna Ricketts (Teacher &
Leader Effectiveness)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperiencePrinceton UniversityPsychology Lab Research Assistant
Honors and AwardsInstitute of Education Sciences FellowSigma Xi Honors Society Member
Julia MurphyDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016
College and DegreeBoston College– Bachelors (in progress)
DDOE Summer ProjectOnline Learning Library for Higher EducationSummer Sponsor: Jennifer Davis (Teaching & Learning)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceUniversity of Delaware Center for Disability Studies
Disability Panelist University of Delaware College of Health Sciences
“Diabetes Kamp for Kids” Lead Councilor
Honors and AwardsBoston College First Honors Deans ListProfessional Association in Education Prospective-
Educator AwardPrudential Spirit of Community AwardJefferson Award for Community Service
Lars JensenDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016College and Degree
University of Delaware – Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Urban Education Minor
DDOE Summer ProjectEducation Funding Research and AnalysisSummer Sponsor: David Blowman (Financial
Management and Operations)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceUniversity of Delaware Chemistry Workshop
Coordinator
Honors and AwardsUniversity of Delaware ARTC Candidate
Pialee RoyDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016College and Degree
University of Delaware - Doctorate of Philosophy, Urban Affairs and Public Policy (in progress)
Tufts University – Master of Arts, Child Development and Public PolicyUniversity of Delaware – Bachelor of Science, Human DevelopmentUniversity of Delaware – Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
DDOE Summer ProjectInnovative Approaches in Early Learning Workforce
Compensation and RetentionSummer Sponsor: Carmen Gallagher (Office of Early
Learning)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceTufts University – Research Assistant conducting
evaluation of a home visit program for young parentsHarvard University – English language assessor studying bilingual Spanish speaking
students in Head Start programs in MassachusettsMassachusetts Department of Early Education and Care – Research Assistant/Intern
conducting evaluation of statewide community profiles of supply, demand, and quality of early education programs
Zoe CallawayDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016College and Degree
University of Delaware – Bachelor Degree, History Education (in progress)
DDOE Summer ProjectBlended Learning Training for DDOE Alternate Work Schedule and Telecommuting PoliciesSummer Sponsor: Jeanette Hammon (Human
Resources)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceHeritage Shores: ServerVisiting Angels: CNA
Honors and AwardsGregory Baker R 83 ScholarshipDeans List 2013-PresentPhi Alpha ThetaSEED ScholarshipKick Butts Generation Scholarship
Zoe CollinsDelaware Future Education Leaders Program, Summer 2016
College and DegreeUniversity of Delaware – Bachelor of
Arts, English Education (in progress)
DDOE Summer ProjectAnalyzing Arts Education StandardsSummer Sponsor: Deb Hansen (Teaching &
Learning)
Prior Work & Leadership ExperienceUniversity of Delaware Multimedia Design
Center- Student Assistant
Honors and AwardsParticipant of Delaware Girls State, Rotary
Youth Leadership Awards and Governor’s School for Excellence
EDUCATION PIONEERS
National Education Leadership Fellowship for Exceptional Professionals 10 Weeks, June – August 2016
Anne MatthewsEducation Pioneers, Summer 2016
DDOE Summer ProjectSuperintendent/School Leader Evaluation FellowSummer Sponsor: Kelley Brake (Teacher & Leader Effectiveness)
Prior Work ExperienceGSEHD Research Lab Graduate Assistant for George Washington
University District Curriculum Support Specialist and Secondary Mathematics
Teacher for Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Honors and AwardsDade County Council of Mathematics Teacher of the Year, 2009Rookie Teacher of the Year, 2009
College and DegreeGeorge Washington University – Doctorate of Education,
Education Administration and Policy Studies (in progress)Florida International University – Master of Arts in Teachers,
Mathematics, Grades 6-12
Terresa DawsonEducation Pioneers, Summer 2016
DDOE Summer ProjectCharter School Office Project SupportSummer Sponsor: David Blowman (Financial
Management & Operations)
Prior Work ExperienceMiddle-Level Math Educator in the Greater
Philadelphia Region
Honors and Awards2014 Global Leadership Academy Teacher of the YearKeystone Global Scholar
College and DegreeSaint Joseph’s University – Doctorate of Education,
Education Leadership (in progress)Neumann University – Master of Education,
Instructional LeadershipCheyney University – Bachelor of Science,
Elementary Education
Violet WantaEducation Pioneers, Summer 2016
SBOE Summer ProjectPolicy AuditSummer Sponsor: Donna Johnson (State Board of Education)
Prior Work ExperienceResearch Assistant for New York University,
Department of SociologyYouth Development Consultant for Self-Employed
Women’s Association, New Delhi
Honors and AwardsPhi Beta Kappa
College and DegreeTeacher’s College: Columbia University – Master of
Arts, Politics and Education (in progress)University of Chicago – Bachelor of Arts, Comparative
Human Development