Western Illinois University



Name: Sandra G. Watkins Department: Educational Leadership Rank: Associate Professor Education: Ph.D. – University Of Nebraska – Lincoln, Nebraska M. Ed. – University of Wisconsin – Superior- Superior, WisconsinB. A. – Northland College- Ashland, Wisconsin Additional Graduate Work: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OhioUniversity of California at Fullerton, California University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida University of North Caroline, Wilmington, North Carolina Employment/Experience: Western Illinois University Department of Educational Leadership Graduate Courses. 2003- PresentEDL 571-Site Base Decision Making EDL 511-Educational Planning EDL 555-Internship (Principalship) EDL 507- Data for School Leaders EDL 660-Instructional Leadership EDL 640-The Executive Educator EDL 655-Internship (Superintendent) EDL 710-Facilitating a Vision of ExcellenceUniversity Teaching-AdjunctGraduate Teaching- University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, (graduate teaching assistant). Creighton University, Omaha, NE. University of New Hampshire, Newport/Lebanon, NH. University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC. Furman University, Greenville, SC. Public School Administration Experience2001 to 2003: Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Iredell County Schools, Statesville, North Carolina 1997 to 2001: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Learning, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska1993-1997: Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Student Services, Robeson County Schools, Lumberton, North Carolina 1990-1993: Principal, League Middle School, Greenville, South Carolina 1987-1990: Principal, F.D. Bluford Communication Laboratory Magnet School, Greensboro City Schools, Greensboro, North Carolina 1984- 1987: Assistant Principal, Kiser Middle School, Greensboro, North Carolina. Public School Teaching, Counseling and Other ExperienceSchool Psychologist Coordinator of Gifted K-12 Guidance Director School Counselor Junior and Senior High School: -English -Social Studies -Psychology -Sociology Graduate Committee ExperienceDoctoral Dissertation Committee Chair, Graduates Kent Young, Educational LeadershipGraduated Spring 2011The impact of targeting achievement through governance training of school boards: A qualitative study. Chester Lien, Educational LeadershipGraduated Spring 2011Perceived knowledge of responses to intervention by administers in Illinois. Dean M. Langdon, Educational LeadershipGraduated Spring 2011The role of board members in monitoring student performance: Measuring their sense of urgency.Michael Leroy Grady, Educational LeadershipGraduated Spring 2009Constructivist mathematics theory: The effects of everyday mathematics on sixth grade achievement on the Illinois standard mathematics achievement test. Vicki VanTuyle, Educational LeadershipGraduated Fall 2008Women superintendents in Illinois: Barriers to the superintendency and how these barriers are considered as reasons for leaving the profession. Research -Advanced Learners, Superintendency, Leadership in Public Schools, Rural and Urban EducationPublications/Scholarly/Creative ActivitiesReferredTripses, J., Hunt, J., & Watkins, S. G. (2011, Winter Edition). United States organizations working to strengthen school leadership preparation programs. Academic Leadership Journal. 9(1). Retrieved from , V., & Watkins, S. G. (2010). Obtaining a higher education faculty position: The critical role mentoring plays for females. Journal of Women in Educational Leadership. 8(4). Watkins, S. G, Sheng, Z. B., & VanTuyle, V. (2009). Cultivating highly effective teachers: lessons learned from a teacher leader graduate program. P.D.K. International Summit Research Strand and Bulletin. Retrieved from . VanTuyle, V., & Watkins, S. G. (2009). Women superintendents in Illinois: Gender barriers and challenges. Journal of Women in Educational Leadership. 9(3).House, J. E., & Watkins, S. G. (2009). What’s working in schools? Hope FoundationPublication. 2(3).Watkins. S. G., & Sheng, Z. B. (2008). Assessing teachers’ professional development needs. Phi Delta Kappa International – PDK Summit Research Bulletin, Vol. II,Professional Development –Using Research to Improve Practice. Watkins, S. G., & Sheng, Z. B. (2008, Summer Edition). Are state and national standards leaving the advanced learner behind? The Forum on Public Policy. Retrieved from , S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2008). Accountability for result - the realities of data- driven decision making. Rowman and Littlefield Education: Lanham, MD.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The tipping point: Knowledge failure at the vision, mission, and core values level. At the tipping point: Navigating the course for the preparation of educational administrators – The 2007 Yearbook of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration. Pro-Active Publications. Lancaster, PA.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007-2008). Analysis of graduate students’ knowledge of school district’s vision, mission, and core values. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal. 24(3).Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2006). Key to accountability: Good decisions mustmarry data, research. The Illinois School Board Journal. 74(5).Watkins, S. G. (2006). A woman’s worth: Finding balance – achieving stellarperformance through physical, social-emotional, spiritual, and intellectual renewal. Duquesne University School of Education Leadership Institute and the American Association of School Administrators.Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2006). Walking the tightrope of declining salaries. The Illinois School Board Journal. 74(1). Watkins, S. G., & Kranovich, F. (2005). The administrator’s survival kit: Look before you leap into the next leadership position. Duquesne University School of Education Leadership Institute and the American Association of School Administrators.Watkins, S. G., & O’Brian, M. (2005). Underachievers – who are they? Star Net television series: No Child Left Behind.Watkins. S. G., & McCaw. D. S. (2005). Impact and opportunities: Beliefs, mission, school culture and climate. Star Net television series: No Child Left Behind.Watkins, S. G. (2004). One-on-one mentoring: The key to exemplary principal performances. Council for the Great City Schools National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2005). 10th annual salary survey, accountability drives produce or go message. Illinois School Board Journal. 73(1). Watkins, S. G. (2004). Does your board have a moral compass? Illinois School BoardsAssociation Journal. 72.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004) Leaders for learning: Hispanic learners in our schools. Star Net television series: No Child Left Behind.Watkins, S. G., McCaw, D. S., & Borgia, L. (2004). Finding time for professional development. MCREL Midcontinent Regional Education Lab. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2004). Legacy of pride – a future of responsibility. Asummary report of the 2004 survey of Illinois superintendents. Illinois Association of School Administrators, web site.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004). Achieving excellence through data-driven decision making: Effective literacy instruction. Star Net television series. General Education.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004). Achieving excellence through data-driven decision making for administrators: What effective reading instruction looks like. Star Net television series. General Education.Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2004). Annual salary survey, pressure for quality drives salary increases. Illinois School Board Journal. 72(1). Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2004). Evidence-based decision making: Utilizing datato improve instruction and learning. Star Net television series. No Child Left Behind: Achieving Excellence Through Data-driven Making for Administrators.Watkins, S. G. (2003). Leverage for leadership: Achieving excellence through data-driven decision making for administrators – an introduction. Star Net television series: General Education.Conference PresentationsRefereed Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, August). Preparing leaders to understand the motivations and challenges of school board members. National Council of Professor of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Portland, OR. Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, August). Blazing the trail from public school superintendent to educational leadership professor: Mentoring and networking the keys to success. National Council of Professor of Educational Administration. Portland, OR. Watkins, S. G., Hunt, J., Tripses, J., & Kersten, T. (2011, August). Restructuring (retooling) superintendent leadership programs to enhance district leadership. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Portland, OR. Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, August). Superintendents preparation for improving access to research and resources. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Portland, OR.Watkins, S. G., Hunt, J., Tripses, J., & Kersten, T. (2011, May). Study of superintendents perceptions of essential knowledge and skills for exemplary leadership.13th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens Institute for Education and Research. Athens, Greece. Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, April). Motivations and barriers. Running and serving on school boards. National School Boards Association Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. Watkins, S. G., Usinger, A., & Hanks, K. (2011, February). First 100 days: Surviving and thriving. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Denver, CO. Watkins, S. G., Webb, C., & VanTuyle, V. (2011, February). Professorships: Tools and techniques for getting and keeping one. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Denver, CO. Watkins, S.G. & Hunt, J. (2011, January) Subject and grade level acceleration. A well research option educational administrators need to employ to catapult student achievement. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. Watkins, S. G., & Hunt, J. (2011, January). The struggle to improve principal preparation: One state’s study journey. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010, November). Acceleration critical conversations on rural and small schools. Illinois School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL. Watkins, S. G. (2010, October). Advanced learners: Implementing research and best practices into rural schools. National Rural Educators Convention and Research Symposium. Branson, MO. Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010, October). Rural and small schools: Critical research to support their efficacy. National Rural Educations Convention and Research Symposium. Branson, MO. Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010, October). Gender differences: Perception of school board members’ roles, relationships and responsibilities. Women in Educational Leadership National Conference. Lincoln, NE. Watkins, S. G., & VanTyule, V. (2010, October). Ascent to the superintendency: Showing women the way. Women in Educational Leadership National Conference. Lincoln, NE.Watkins, S. G., Tripses, J., & Hunt, J. (2010). United States organizations working to strengthen school leadership preparation. 2nd International Conference on Education, Economy & Society. Paris, France.Watkins, S. G., & Weber, L. (2010). RTI – the new buzzword: Hints for answers to implementation questions. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Phoenix, AZ.Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2010). Superintendents: resources and research at your fingertips for getting and keeping your job. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Phoenix, AZ.Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle,V. (2010). Breaking through the glass ceiling in 2010: women – be smart – don’t end up like miss muffet! American Association of School Administrators National Conference. Phoenix, AZ.Watkins, S. G., & Weber, L. (2009). Lost generations: the critical need to challenge the advanced learner. Triple I (IASB-IASA-IASBO) Annual State Conference. Chicago, IL. Watkins, S. G. (2009). Enhance your future as a school librarian: public relations strategies to establish your importance. Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Springfield, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2009). Marketing strategies to anchor the future of school libraries and school librarians. Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Springfield, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2009). Cultivating highly effective teachers: lessons learned from a teacher leader graduate program. PDK International Summit on Quality Educator Recruitment and Retention. Indianapolis, IN.Watkins, S. G., Van Tuyle, V., & McIntire, N. (2009). Rural superintendents: Are you forgetting a key player in accessing research? National Rural Educators National Convention. Cincinnati, OH.Watkins, S. G., Van Tuyle.V., & Sheng, B. (2009). Rural teachers break through isolation. National Rural Educators Association National Convention. Cincinnati, OH.Watkins, S. G., Weber, L., & Montalvo, G. (2009). Rural schools serving all students: are advanced learners included? National Rural Educators Association National Convention. Cincinnati, OH.Watkins, S. G., & Sheng. Z. B. (2009). Are we leaving the advanced learner behind? American Education Research Association. San Diego, CA.Watkins, S. G., Cohn, J., & Towney, B. (2009). Whose job is it anyway? How to establish a healthy board – superintendent relationship. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. San Francisco, CA.Watkins, S. G. (2009). Are you leaving the advanced learner behind? American Association of School Administrators National Conference. San Francisco, CA.Watkins. S. G., Marshall, R., & Closen, J. (2009). Understanding continuousimprovement: Positively influencing the board-superintendent relationship. American Association of School Administrators National Conference. San Francisco, CA.Watkins, S. G., & VanTuyle, V. (2009). Profiles of Illinois women superintendents and barriers they face. Leadership for Diversity Conference. Peoria, IL.Watkins, S. G., & Sheng, Z. B. (2008). Assessing teachers’ professional development needs: Teaching to move teachers along a continuum of excellence. Phi Delta Kappa International Conference. San Antonio, TX.Watkins, S. G. (2008). Rethinking the delivery of professional development in rural districts: What the practioner needs to know. National Rural Educators Convention and Research Symposium. San Antonio, TX.Watkins, S. G. (2008). Are state standards helping or hindering the advanced learners: the data speaks. National Rural Educators Convention and Research Symposium. San Antonio, TX.Watkins, S. G. (2008). Enhance your future as a school librarian: public relations strategies to establish your importance. Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Arlington Heights, Illinois.Watkins, S. G. (2008). Marketing strategies to anchor the future of school libraries and librarians. Illinois School Library Media State Conference. Arlington Heights, Illinois.Watkins, S. G., Klah, J., & Reuschel, A. (2008). A school district and university partnership to examine the policies and practices for the advanced learner. The Triple I (IASB-IASA-IASBO) Annual State Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G., & Seng, Z. B. (2008). Professional development practices in rural schools: Implications for educational leadership programs. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. San Diego, CA.Watkins, S. G., & Seng, Z. B. (2008). The advanced learner left behind: Data indicate an urgent need for instructional leaders on the front line to change practices. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. San Diego, CA. Watkins, S. G. (2008). Preparing educational executives on the frontline to scan the future. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. San Diego, CA.Watkins, S. G. (2008). Joining the dots: meeting national educational imperativesin a devolved system. Oxford Roundtable, Oxford University. Wadham College, Oxford, England.Watkins, S. G. (2008). Are state and national standards leaving the advanced learnerbehind? – the crisis ahead. Oxford Roundtable. Oxford University, Wadham College, Oxford, England.Watkins, S. G. (2007). Are we leaving the “exceeds kids (high ability learners) behind? The data speaks. Illinois School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw D. S. (2007). Accountability for results: Everyone’s responsibility. National Rural Educators (NREA) Convention and Research Symposium. Oklahoma City, OK.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The 20 questions school board members andadministrators need to ask about data and student achievement. National Rural Educators (NREA) Convention and Research Symposium. Oklahoma City, OK.Watkins S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The tipping point: Knowledge failure at the vision, mission, and core values level. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2007). Urgent! Preparing educational leaders to develop and implement a shared vision, mission, and core values at the school and district levels. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2007). Coaching administrators and school board members. School librarians for the Alliance Library System. East Peoria, IL.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). School board members: 20 questions you needto ask to get student achievement results. National School Board Association (NSBA)National Conference. San Francisco, CA.Watkins, S. G. (2007). Wellness: Finding balance. Pre K-12 School Administrators and Teachers. Roseville, IL.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2007). The new questions boards are asking: Be ready. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. New Orleans, LA.Watkins, S. G. (2007). Board superintendent relationships: Guiding principles. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. New Orleans, LA.Watkins. S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2006). 20 questions administrators and school boardmembers need to ask for support and sustainability of student achievement. Illinois Association of School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials -Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2006). Developing a moral compass to lead with wisdom, style andemotional intelligence. Women & Emerging Leaders National Conference – American Association of School Administrators (AASA). Washington, D.C.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw D. S. (2006). Are you a turn around leader? National Rural Educators (NREA) Convention and Research Symposium. Kansas City, MO.Watkins, S. G. (2006). Left behind: Rural underachieving gifted and talented students. National Rural Educators (NREA) Convention and Research Symposium. Kansas City, MO.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2006). Beginning with the end in mind. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Lexington, KY.Watkins, S. G., & Simonson, K. (2006). How to become a peak performer and practice the 8th habit when the sharks are biting. American Association of School Administrators National Conference (AASA). San Diego, CA.Watkins, S. G. (2005). Urgent! Identify your underachieving gifted. State of Illinois – Raising Student Achievement Conference. St. Charles, IL.Watkins. S. G. (2005). Get married to your data. State of Illinois – Raising Student Achievement Conference. St. Charles, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2005). 20 questions boards must ask to support school improvement. Illinois Association of School Boards, School Administrators and Business Officials -Lighting the Way State Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins. S. G., & McCaw D. S. (2005). 20 questions the public should ask school leaders about data and school performance. Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2005). A nation divided: Privatization and public schools. Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International Conference. Chicago, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2005). Finding Balance: Achieving stellar performance through spiritual, physical, and intellectual renewal. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2005). Enhancing the internship experience. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (PCPEA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.Watkins, S. G., & Halverson, D. (2005). Leadership for tomorrow: Alternative certification programs. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.Watkins, S. G. (2005). Enhancing the sense of urgency for exemplary teaching of school community relations. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Washington, D.C.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2005). School board members: 20 questions you need to ask to get student achievement. National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference. San Diego, CA.Watkins. S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2005). Program evaluation of reading at the secondary level. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) National Conference. Orlando, FL.Watkins, S. G. (2005). The superintendent’s extreme make-over: Tools for physical, spiritual, and intellectual renewal. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference. San Antonio. TX.Watkins, S. G. (2005). Illinois Annual Salary Survey. Administrators’ Roundtable, Western Illinois University. Macomb, IL. Watkins, S. G., & Karanovich, F. (2004). The administrator’s survival kit: Look before you leap into the next leadership position. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Women’s Conference. Washington, D.C.Watkins, S. G., Cohen, P., & Parker, S. (2004). One on one mentoring: The key to exemplary principal performance. Great City Schools National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.Watkins, S. G., & McCaw, D. S. (2004). Enhancing the internship experience. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Branson, MO.Watkins, S. G. (2004). Utilizing the emotional intelligence quotient and assessment tools for admittance to the educational leadership preparation program. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Branson, MO.Watkins, S. G. (2004). Tools to assess the effectiveness of the principal – teacher evaluation conference. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) National Conference. Branson, MO.Non-refereed Watkins, S. G. (2007). Coaching administrators and school board members. School librarians for the Alliance Library System. East Peoria, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2007). Wellness: Finding balance. Pre K-12 School Administrators and Teachers. Roseville, IL.Watkins, S. G. (2005). Illinois Annual Salary Survey. Administrators’ Roundtable, Western Illinois University. Macomb, IL.Professional And Academic ServiceNationalNational Rural Educators Association (NREA) Executive Board Member, November 2009 – Present. National Rural Educators Association (NREA) Higher Education Committee, Editorial Committee, Research Committee, Diversity Committee. November 2006 – Present. National Rural Educators Association (NREA) Illinois Delegate to NREA Delegate Assembly, July 2007 –Present.StateExecutive Board Member, Association for Illinois Rural and Small Schools (AIRSS), August 2003–Present; Treasure 2003-2010.Regional Service to Public Schools, ROE’s in Western Illinois, and AEA #9 in Bettendorf, Iowa, 2003 - Present.University President of Phi Delta Kappa, August 2005 - December 2007. Faculty Advisor, December 2007 – Present. Foundations Representative, December 2007 –2008. Co-President 2010 – Present.Theme Committee Member, Western Illinois University, August 2011- Present.University Benefits Committee, 2010 – Present. COEHS Professional Travel Committee for the College of Education and Human Services, Western Illinois University, August 2003 - August 2008, August 2009 – Present.Facilitated contributions of Phi Delta Kappa Walk Through Training Kit to Curriculum Library. May, 2011.Facilitated contributions of Primary and Secondary Diagnostic Reading Kits (DRA) to Curriculum Library. April, 2011.Search Committee- Vice President of Student Services, 2010-2011.Council for International Education Member, Western Illinois University, September – 2010.COEHS Faculty Council (Dean’s Committee), August, 2005- 2009.Facilitated contribution of registration fees for eleven participants (WIU doctoral cohort IV) at the World’s Future Conference in Chicago, IL – Amount $695.00 per person = $7645.00 total. July 2009.Bureau of Cultural Affairs Committee Member, Western Illinois University, August 2005 -May, 2008. Co-chair of Educational Leadership Search for Department Chair, Western Illinois University, October, 2007 – May 2008.Facilitated contribution of books and materials ($10,000) to the Horrabin Hall Curriculum Library Collection from the Zaner Bloser Publishing Company, May 2008.DepartmentRestructuring 500 Level Principal Course Work/Program for Department of Educational Leadership, Western Illinois University, August 2007 – Present.Department Coordinator on Diversity, Western Illinois University, August 2008 – munity Personnel Committee (Vision), First Christian Church- Macomb, IL.Grants and Special AwardsFaculty Achievement for Scholarly and Professional Activity Award: 2009-2010, 2010-2011 Professional Memberships/Affiliation NationalNational Council of Professors of Educational AdministrationAmerican Association of School AdministratorsNational Rural Educators Association National Council of Professors of Educational AdministrationPhi Delta Kappa International StateAssociation of Illinois Rural and Small Schools Administrators’ Round Table of Western Illinois Illinois Council of Professors of Educational Administration Phi Delta Kappa-Western Illinois University Chapter ................
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