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PROFESSIONAL DATANAME:Merrie Lynne SchroederADDRESS:2614 Fairlane AvenueWaterloo, Iowa 50702TELEPHONE:319-232-2720 (Residence)319-273-7891 (Office)319-610-8899 (Cell)319-273-5839 (ITILP Office)FAX:319-273-7298EMAIL:merrie.schroeder@uni.eduitilp@uni.eduPRESENT POSITION:2008 -2010Coordinator: Regents Collaborative—“Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway”2009 -Coordinator: Regents Collaborative—“Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway”Instructor: Classroom AssessmentEDUCATION:2002:PhD.—University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Teacher Education1983:M.A.—University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, Educational Administration, Secondary1969:B.A.— University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Mathematics Education, SecondaryPROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:2007 - 2008Interim Director of Teacher Education, University of Northern Iowa2004 – 2007Associate Director of Teacher Education, University of Northern Iowa2003 Coordinator, Professional Development of Iowa Educators, University of Northern Iowa, Assistant Professor2001 - 2003Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas2000 - 2001Research Assistant, Performance Assessment Research and Development Initiative, UNLVGraduate Assistant, Technology Integration Grant, Drs. Olafson and Quinn, UNLV1999 - 2001UNI Student Teaching Coordinator, Clark County School District, Las Vegas NVSupervisor, Student Teaching Program, UNLV1999 - 2000Graduate Assistant, Southwest Regional Accelerated Schools Project, Dr. Jane McCarthy, Director1998 - 1999Proprietor for Professional Development of Northwest Iowa Educators1995 - 1999Coordinator, Professional Development of Iowa Educators, Department of Teaching and Malcolm Price Laboratory School, University of Northern Iowa1993 - 1994Middle Grades Coordinator, Malcolm Price Laboratory School, UNI1992 - 1995Mathematics Instructor, Malcolm Price Laboratory School, UNI1985 - 1992Educational Consultant, Mathematics Specialist, Grant Wood Area Education Agency, Cedar Rapids, Iowa1981 - 1985Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Cedar Rapids, Iowa1969 - 1981Mathematics Teacher, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Cedar Rapids, IowaAWARDS AND HONORS:2000Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyCLASSES REGULARLY TAUGHT:Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway program of courses (located in University of Iowa Continuing Education program as 07s:160; 161; 162; 163; 164)SCHOLARSHIP:Coordinator/Developer of Regents Collaborative: “Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway—Answering the Call to Teach”Teacher Quality Enhancement: Intern Licensure Program—Regents Collaborative; $158,000. 2008-2009Rosa Janssen and Henry R. and Nancy Meyer Fund Scholarly Activity Seed Grant: “Monitoring and Refining the Professional Development of the Price Laboratory School Mentor Program for Dissemination to Iowa Educators,” $3000.“Focusing on Learning and Results,” introductory section to chapter in The Joy of Teaching: Making a Difference in Student Learning, Gene Hall, Linda Quinn, & Donna Gollnick. 2008. Allyn & Bacon: Boston.“Incorporating Performance Assessment in a Teacher Education Program,” with Lisa Bendixen, Lori Olafson, Jeff Shih, Kendal Hartley, and Linda Quinn. Submitted to Action in Teacher Education.“Successes and Struggles in the Development of performance Assessments,” with Lori Olafson, Lisa Bendixen, Jeff Shih, Kendal Hartley, and Linda Quinn. In E.Guyton & J. Rainer (Eds), Research and using standards in the preparation of teachers. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.“Changing the Learning-to-Teach Landscape Through Technology,” with Drs. Linda F. Quinn, Dr. Lori Olafson, Dr. Karen Grove, & Eric Wells. “Preparing Teachers for Changing Educational Contexts”. R. S. McCord & L. A. Stengel, (Eds.) Milken Monograph: Teacher Quality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Fall 2002.“Snack Food Consumption.” Chapter in Bringing the NCTM Standards to Life: Exemplary Practices for Middle Schools, Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy. 2001. Eye on Education: Larchmont, NY.“Success and Struggles in the Development of Performance Assessment,” with Drs. Lisa Bendixen, Kendall Hartley, Lori Olafson, Linda Quinn, and Jeff Shih. Chapter in ATE Yearbook X, accepted March 9, 2001.“Against All Odds: Reversing the Decline at One At-Risk School,” with Dr. Jane McCarthy, Dr. Nancy Gallavan, & Linda Goodman, Accelerated Schools Special Interest Group Conference Proceedings, New Orleans, LA., April 24-28, 2000“Achieving Excellence in Professional Development Partnerships,” with Dr. Linda F. Quinn, paper submitted to Journal of Teacher Education, March 30, 1998.“Teachers Are as Teachers Do,” with Dr. Linda F. Quinn, paper submitted to Journal of Staff Development, March 30, 1998.“Lesson Design and Reflection,” Mathematics Teaching in the Middle Grades, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, January 1996“Alternative Assessments in Elementary mathematics,” prepared for EXXON Grant, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, August 1996“Alternative Assessment in Mathematics,” author, a chapter for text authored by Professors Rob Boody and Donald Schmits, work in progress, 1994-“When Students Lead Parent-Teacher Conferences,” co-author with Dr. Lyn Countryman, Educational Leadership, April 1996“Alternative Assessment for Algebra/Geometry: the TI*-82,” 1996 DoDDS “A Conversation in Search of Balance,” Merrie Schroeder, Tonya Urbatsch, NCSM Journal, July, 1995, volume 24, No. 4“A Framework for Organizing Discussions of Algebra in a K-12 Curriculum, co-author, Algebra Working Group, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1994-1995PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS2008:Co-presenter, Teacher Dispositions Evaluation Instrument, at Iowa Department of Education Collaboration Conference2007:Co-presenter, Teacher Dispositions Evaluation Instrument, at Iowa Association of Colleges of Teacher Education2003:Co-presenter, “Formative Assessment of Teaching Candidates: The Notification of Concern,” I.E.R.E.A., with Becky Hawbaker, Barry Wilson, Robert Boody2001:“Incorporating Performance Assessment in a Teacher Education Program,” with Drs. Lisa Bendixen, Kendall Hartley, Lori Olafson, Linda Quinn, and Jeff Shih. AERA National Conference Poster Session, April 10-14, 2001. Seattle, WA.2000:Speaker, “Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles: What’s the Difference?” Accelerated Schools National Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 1998:Co-Presenter, “Teachers Are as Teachers Do: A Professional Model for Personal Growth,” ATE National Conference, Dallas, February 15, with Dr. Linda QuinnCo-Presenter, Star Schools Technology Grant, AEA 2, “Mathematics and the TI-82 forMiddle Grades Teachers,” 2 sessions with Earl Ockenga and Gary Nanke1997:Speaker, “Crayons and Calculators: Arithmetic and Algebra,” Fall MathematicsConference, University of Northern Iowa, September 18, 1997Co-Presenter, “Achieving Excellence in Professional Development Partnerships,”Connecting with Schools Conference, Flagstaff, AZ, October 16, 1997Speaker, “Crayons and Calculators: Arithmetic and Algebra,” Fall UndergraduateMathematics Conference, University of Northern Iowa, November 15, 1997Co-Presenter, Star Schools Technology Grant, AEA 2, “Mathematics and the TI-82 forMiddle Grades Teachers,” 2 sessions with Earl OckengaCo-Teacher, Department of Defense Dependent Schools High School MathematicsWorkshop, University of Northern IowaGuest Lecturer, “Lesson Design and Reflection,” Nature and Conditions of Learning, Dr.Anthony Gabriele, September 16, 1997Guest Lecturer, “Developing Directions for Math in the Middle Grades,” summer course for Middle Grades Mathematics Master Degree Program, UNI1996:Keynote Address, “Students Taking Center Stage: Lessons from Around the World,” IowaCouncil of Teachers of Mathematics Annual State Conference, February 1996, Des Moines, IowaPresenter, “Alternative Assessments in Middle Grades Mathematics,” Cedar RapidsMiddle Grades Mathematics Teachers, March 6, 1996Visiting Teacher/Consultant, Department of Defense Dependent Schools, 1995-1996 Co-Teacher, Department of Defense Dependent Schools High School MathematicsWorkshop, University of Northern IowaGuest Lecturer, “Developing Directions for Math in the Middle Grades,” summer coursefor Middle Grades Mathematics Master Degree Program, UNIGuest Lecturer, “Lesson Design and Reflection,” Nature and Conditions of Learning, Dr.Anthony Gabriele, February 12, 1997Presenter, “Alternative Assessments in Elementary Mathematics,” EXXON Grant Teachers, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, August1995:Presenter, “Alternative Assessments in Mathematics,” Iowa Education Research and Evaluation Association, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, November 30, 1995Visiting Teacher/Consultant, Department of Defense Dependent Schools, October,November, 1995Keynote Address, “Going Full Circles with Circles,” fall UNI Mathematics Conference,September, 1995Featured Speaker, “Assessment and Evaluation using Student-Written Exams,” Exxon Teacher Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, August 1995Guest Lecturer, “Developing Directions for Math in the Middle Grades,” summer course for Middle Grades Mathematics Master Degree Program, UNI, JunePresenter, “Zero-Based Assessment,” National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Boston, Massachusetts, April 1995Presenter, “A Framework for Organizing Discussions of Algebra in a K-12 Curriculum,” Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Conference, Des Moines, February 19951994:Presenter, “Mathink: Communicating About Mathematics Through Student-Written Tests,” Southern Regional Conference, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Tulsa,Oklahoma, October 1994 Presenter, “Parents as Partners in Mathematics Assessment,” Governor’s Conference, UNIPresenter, “Parents and Students in Touch with Successful Learning,” North Central Regional Mathematics Conference, Bismarck, North DakotaPresenter, “Assessment and Math Language,” Southeast Regional Mathematics Conference, Richmond, VirginiaPresenter, “A Business Atmosphere in the Mathematics Classroom,” K-12 Inservice, Davenport Community Schools1993: Presenter, “Non-routine Problems Become Routine Using Journal to Master Strategies and Structures,” Western Regional Mathematics Conference, During, ColoradoSelected Presenter, First United States/Russian Joint Conference on Mathematics Education, Moscow, RussiaPresenter, “Math Assessment WITH Parents,” Governor’s Conference on Mathematics and Science Reform, University of Northern IowaPresenter, “Alternative Assessment in Mathematics,” Iowa Standards ProjectPresenter, “Math Assessment and the Quality Revolution: What’s the Connection?,” Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Conference, Des MoinesCo-Presenter, “Teaming for Math Reform in Iowa,” National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Seattle, WACo-Presenter, “Addenda to the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics Project,” National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Seattle, WAPresenter, “First-Year Teaching the Second Time Around,” Southwest State University, Green Lake, WIKeynote, “The Confident Math Teacher,” Southwest State University, inservice mathematics teachers, Marshall, Minnesota1992: Presenter, “Retooling Parents in the Middle,” NCTM North Central Regional Mathematics Conference, Des Moines, IowaKeynote, “The Confident Pre-Service Math Teacher,” Southwest State University, inservice and pre-service mathematics teachers, Marshall, MinnesotaPresenter, “Another Math Revolution?” Leadership Iowa, Iowa City, IowaKeynote Address, “Increasing Standards…a Business/School/Home Partnership,” Iowa Alliance for Science, Charles City, IowaSERVICE TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY:Member, University Marketing and Public Relations Task Force, 2008-2009Member, Doctoral Candidate Committee, 2007-2008Member, Center for Enhancement of Teaching, committee to define position and select Director, 2008-2009Member, Iowa Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant Disposition Team, 2007 - 2009Member, Iowa Accreditation Team for Iowa State University Teacher Education Program, 2005Co-Chair, Iowa Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant Disposition Team, 2005 - 2006Member, Iowa Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant planning team, Iowa Department of Education, 2005Member, Secondary Education Program Revision Team, UNLV, 2001-2002Member, Revision of Secondary and Elementary Student Teaching Handbooks, UNLV, 2001-2003Developer and Facilitator, New Hire/Mentor Program for Price Laboratory School, 1998-1999Developer and Facilitator, Distance Supervision of Student Teachers, Northwest Iowa Professional Development Project, 1998-1999Developer, Teachers as Teacher Educators: A Model for Supervising Student Teachers for Sioux City Community Schools, 1998 –1999Consultant and Presenter, Professional Development for Science and Mathematics Teachers of K-12 Science, Eisenhower Grant, UNI, 1999Member, Administrative Advisory Committee, Price Laboratory School, 1997-1999Member and Secretary, Undergraduate Research and Experiential Learning, COE, 1996-1997Member, Special Task Force on Continuing Professional Development, COE, 1997Member, University Faculty Senate, 1994-1997Member, Subcommittee on Faculty Productivity, University Faculty Senate, 1995Member, Professional Development for Iowa Educators Team, 1996-1999Co-Chair, Think Tank, a roundtable discussion for leaders of Iowa education, October 1996Chair, Design Team for Teacher Access Model for Professional Development in conjunction with College of Natural Sciences and the Department of Education, 1996Member, College of Education Strategic Planning Committee, 1993-1994Institute Co-Leader, Department of Defense Schools, Grant for Improvement of Mathematics Teaching in Grades 9-10, July 1994, 1995, 1996Mentor and Support Teacher, Graduate Students in Middle School Mathematics Masters Degree Program, University of Northern Iowa, 1992-1994Member, Advisory Committee for the development of the Middle School Mathematics Masters Degree Program, University of Northern Iowa, 1994-1997Member, Advisory Panel for Energy Education Curriculum Project, UNI Science Grant, 1992-1993Chair, Professional Development Planning Team, 1996-presentSERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:Member, Executive Board, Iowa Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, 2005-2006Treasurer, Executive Board, Iowa Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, 2005-2006Newsletter Editor, Iowa Association of Teacher Educators, 1996-1999Member, Executive Board of Iowa Association of Teacher Educators, 1996-1999Member, AEA 7 Mathematics and Science Governor’s Conference Team, 1996-1999Outside Evaluator, Star Schools Technology Grant, AEA 2, Mason City, Iowa 1996-1997Consultant, Star Schools Technology Grant, AEA 2, Mason City, IowaReviewer, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998Evaluator, Exxon Mathematics Grant for Elementary Teachers, at NCTM meeting in Boston, MA, April 1995Member, Algebra Working Group, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1994-1995Invited Participant, Leadership Conference, National Council of Teaches of Mathematics, Chicago, March 1995Invited Participant, Iowa Professional Development Leadership Team, North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, June 1994Delegate, First United States/Russian Joint Conference on Mathematics Education, 1993Consultant, Iowa Star Schools Project, Mathematics, 1993External Advisor, Mathematics Education Program, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1991-PresentDeveloper and Co-chair, Children’s Hands-On Gallery, Cedar Rapids Art Center and Grant Wood Area Education Agency, Cedar Rapids, IowaReviewer and Panel Member, National Science Foundation, Teacher Preparation and Teacher Enhancement ProgramsLiaison, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, to all affiliated mathematics councils in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin (Regional Services Committee)Member, Executive Board, Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1985-1992Founder, Council for Leaders in Iowa Mathematics EducationEditor, Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Journal, three yearsSelection Committee, Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Exemplary Teaching of Elementary MathematicsFacilitator, Leadership Conference for state affiliated group leaders, two yearsTeam Member, North Central Association Evaluation, five visitationsVice-Chair, Iowa Department of Public Instruction, Model Mathematics Curriculum Coordinating CommitteeTeam Member, Iowa Department of Education School EvaluationGrant Recipient from Iowa Department of Education; Reducing Math Anxiety in Teachers, 1990Selection Committee, United States Presidential Award: “Excellence in Mathematics/Science Education”Selection Committee, University of Iowa “Distinguished Teacher Award”PARTNERSHIP WORK WITH SCHOOLS:Secondary school administrators in the development of the “Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway” (on-ging)PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:National Association of Alternative CertificationASCD ................
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