2022 Learning Community Conference Program

2022

Learning Community Conference

Saturday, April 23, 2022 Southwest Minnesota State University

Leading & Learning

EDUCATION LEARNING COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

WELCOME

The Learning Community Conference serves as a wonderful opportunity for educators to share their professional development, research, and continuous improvement effort for students, schools, and districts.

Welcome to the Conference!

7:30 - 8:15 am

Registration/Breakfast Conference Center Lower Ballroom

8:15 - 8:35 am

Welcome

8:45 - 9:25 am

Session #1 (8 Concurrent Sessions)

9:30 - 10:10 am

Session #2 (8 Concurrent Sessions)

10:10 -10:25 am

BREAK

10:30 - 11:10 am

Session #3 (8 Concurrent Sessions)

11:15 - 11:55 am

Session #4 (8 Concurrent Sessions)

12:00 - 12:55 pm

Lunch CC Lower Ballroom

1:00 - 1:40 pm

Session #5 (8 Concurrent Sessions)

1:45 - 2:25 pm

Session #6 (7 Concurrent Sessions)

2:30 - 3:10 pm

Session #7 (7 Concurrent Sessions)

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2022 PRESENTING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

INFORMATION West Central

Sioux Falls

Wadena

EDAL

Learning Community

Learning Community

Learning Community

Learning Community

Facilitators: Dr. Tanya Yerigan Scott Jans

Facilitators: Dr. John Engstrom Laura Roelike

Facilitators: Dr. Dennis Lamb Melanie Stier

Facilitators: Dr. Bruce Locklear Dr. Chad Anderson Jeannie Mayer Heather Anderson

Conference Information • Continuing Education Unit Certificates are available for any

Breakfast & Lunch Menus BREAKFAST

educators attending the conference. The CEU Certificates are

•Mini Bagels w/Cream Cheese

available at the end of the conference for signature. Please contact

•Mini Scones

John, Tanya, Bruce, or Denny to get them signed.

•Assorted Muffins

• If you would like to receive handouts from a particular session and

were unable to do so, please email the presenter/s.

• The Barnes and Noble Bookstore is open from 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday.

• Campus maps are located in the program.

•Fresh Fruit •Yogurt Parfait w/Fresh Fruit & Granola •Coffee •Bottled Water

LUNCH •Seasoned Beef or Chicken •Mexican Rice •Black Beans •Shredded Cheese •Shredded Lettuce •Sour Cream •Pico De Gallo •Guacamole •Tortilla Chips •Assorted Dessert Bars •Lemonade

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ACADEMIC BUILDINGS BA CC CH FA FH IL PE RA SC SM SS ST

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Bellows Academic Conference Center Charter Hall Fine Arts Founders Hall Individualized Learning Physical Education Recreational Athletic Student Center Science & Math Social Science Science & Technology

CONFERENCE CENTER (CC) SECOND FLOOR DETAIL

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STUDENT CENTER (SC) SECOND FLOOR DETAIL

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SESSION PLANNER SESSION

CHOICE 1

CHOICE 2

CHOICE 3

SESSION I 8:45 - 9:25 SESSION II 9:30 - 10:10 SESSION III 10:30 - 11:10 SESSION IV 11:15 - 11:55

12:00 - 12:55

Lunch

Conference Center Lower Ballroom

SESSION V 1:00 - 1:40 SESSION VI 1:45 - 2:25 SESSION VII 2:30 - 3:10 6

Presentation Topics

Presentation Topics........................................... Session # Child Study....................................................................11 Emotions.......................................................................23 Fitness...........................................................................13 Homework....................................................................41 Interventions................................................................7 Introduction to Education........................................25 Looping..........................................................................28 Math...............................................................................3, 39, 49 Media Literacy.............................................................1 Mental Health..............................................................22, 51 Mentoring.....................................................................45 Motivation....................................................................40, 46 Movement....................................................................2, 3, 7, 8, 15, 48, 49 Parent Involvement...................................................44 Physical Education.....................................................29 Play.................................................................................10, 34

DISCOVER. Let your curiosity lead to discovery.

Find out what you can learn and who you can be.

Poetry.............................................................................5 Portfolios......................................................................17 Professional Development......................................42 Reading..........................................................................21, 27, 31, 53 Real-world Problems................................................32 Relationships...............................................................12 Scheduling....................................................................4 Sensory/Multi-sensory Interventions..................18, 35 Social/Emotional........................................................9, 26, 43 Staff Engagement......................................................6 Student Check-ins......................................................36 Student Choice............................................................16, 19 Student-led Conferences.........................................24, 52 Summer Slide..............................................................47 Teacher Well-being....................................................14 Technology....................................................................13, 33 Texting............................................................................50

ENGAGE. Connect with a vibrant campus community that pulls you in and lets you know you belong.

LEAD.

Learn to lead, blending knowledge, passions, and skills that help you make a difference at SMSU — and beyond.

SMSU

Truck Driving Schools................................................30 Writing...........................................................................20, 38, 47, 50

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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE at a glance WEST CENTRAL, EDAL, SIOUX FALLS, WADENA

Multisensory Sight Words

Morning Sessions

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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE at a glance WEST CENTRAL, EDAL, SIOUX FALLS, WADENA

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Phonological Awareness

Math Workstations

Joshua Roiko Kathryn Swanhorst

Kari Erickson

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Afternoon Sessions

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE in detail WEST CENTRAL, EDAL, SIOUX FALLS, WADENA

SESSION I 8:45 - 9:25 A.M. PRESENTATION #

NAME

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SESSION II 9:30 - 10:10 A.M.

PRESENTATION #

NAME

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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE in detail WEST CENTRAL, EDAL, SIOUX FALLS, WADENA

SESSION III 10:30 - 11:10 A.M. PRESENTATION #

NAME

TITLE

ROOM #

Multisensory Sight Words

SESSION IV 11:15 - 11:55 A.M.

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NAME

TITLE

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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE WEST CENTRAL, EDAL, SIOUX FALLS, WADENA

SESSION V 1:00 - 1:40 P.M. PRESENTATION #

NAME

TITLE

in detail ROOM #

Meghan Eidsmoe

SESSION VI 1:45 - 2:25 P.M.

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TITLE

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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE WEST CENTRAL, EDAL, SIOUX FALLS, WADENA

SESSION VII 2:30 - 3:10 P.M.

PRESENTATION #

NAME

TITLE

WEST CENTRAL LEARNING COMMUNITY – 15 MEMBERS Presenter Name Session Briana Ahrenholtz II Amanda Averbeck VII Lindsay Benting III Natalie Burg VI Dylan EricksonThoemke V Jordan Halvorson V Trent Molecek I Jack Mueller IV Laura Odland II James Paul II Molly PaulI Brooke Raske III Keaton Rommel III John Tiernan I Tori Tiernan VII

Topic

Bodies in Motion Off-task Behavior First Chapter Friday Summer Slide

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Technology 22 Writing 23 Let’s Play 14 Real-world Problems 21 Bodies in Motion 17 Students Engaged 17 Movement in Math 14 Home-School Comm 19 Police/Ment. Health 19 Schedule Shake-ups 14 Walking to Success 26

EDAL LEARNING COMMUNITY – 10 MEMBERS Presenter Name Marie Foster Shannon Henning Kristina Kenis Nicole Kujath Samantha Mackay Brian Oelke Lisa Paloma Lisa Parrish Tiffany Phelps Melanie Stier

Session V II V II II VI VI VI I I

Topic

Sensory Intervent Child Study Team Sec. Interventions W.I.N. for Teachers Student-Teacher Rel Extrinsic Motivation Parent Involvement School Culture Enhancing Learning Staff Engagement

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SIOUX FALLS LEARNING COMMUNITY – 14 MEMBERS Presenter Name Megan Bonnstetter Amanda Bosma Zachary Brandt Travis Bullerman

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Session I IV VII III

Topic

Lights, Camera, Teach Explicit Vocabulary Mentor Texts Writing Willingness

in detail

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ROOM #

Presenter Index

Jessica Carlson Kari Erickson Joel Evans Nikki Lopez Brooks Maurer Heidi Mathiason Gregory McElroy Casie Polman Cortney Salentiny Olivia Salentiny

VII VII IV III II III II I VI III

One-One Conferences Math Workstations Single Gender P.E. Social Emotional Skills Technology on Fitness Multi-sensory Social Emotional Learn Ready, Set, Go! Social Emotional Multi-sensory

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WADENA LEARNING COMMUNITY – 23 MEMBERS Presenter Name Session Avery Beck III Katie Buckholtz VI Taylor Drewes V Meghan Eidsmoe V Stephen Funk VI Jesse Hein IV Josie Kubiak V Abby Mooney I Maria Ness III Megan Porta III Molly Peterson IV Cody Pulju Patrick Richard VI Austin Richter VI Whitney Richter II Josh Roiko V Andrea Seaberg V Cody Shaffer IV Autumn Sturtz VI Jason Surface IV Kathryn Swanhorst V Brent Vandal VI Lindsey White III

Topic

Page Student-led Conference 19 Mentoring Program 25 Student Check-ins 22 Play During Math 22 Mentoring Program 25 Guest Readers 20 Intrinsic vs Extrinsic 23 Novels and Poetry 15 Portfolios 18 Student Choice 18 Looping 20 VII Math Movement 26 Mentoring Program 25 Homework 24 Power of Play 16 Struggling Readers 23 Intrinsic vs Extrinsic 23 Introduction to Educ 20 Mentoring Program 25 Truck Driving School 21 Struggling Readers 23 Mentoring Program 25 Student Choice 18

LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 1

Session # 1

Room # CC 202

Presentation # 3

Session # 1

Room # SC 212

Title: Lights, Camera….Teach!

Title: Let’s Play: Using Games to Improve Math Fluency

Description: Media is a large part of students’ lives, how can we use it to our advantage as teachers? Can using film enhance student engagement and learning? The purpose of this session is to examine how using film in the classroom can improve student engagement and increase media literacy.

Description: Do you want to truly motivate, engage, and challenge your students? If so, implementing Game-based Learning allows students to learn while they play, which will increase their classroom performance. Leave this session with the knowledge of how to implement game-based learning into your classroom.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Learning Community: West Central

Presenter/s: Megan Bonnstetter

Presenter/s: Trent Molecek

Grade level/Content: High School Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Westbrook Walnut Grove Email: bonnstetterfac@wwgschools.org

Presentation # 2

Session # 1

Room # CC 211

Title: Movement in Math: Wiggle Your Way to Better Math Scores!

Description: Do your students do better in a room where they are more active? This study compared two types of movement activities and their effects on students’ academic success. Join me in this session as we compare multiple movement strategies to find what will work best in your school!

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Willmar Public Schools Email: molacekt@willmar.k12.mn.us Presentation # 4

Session # 1

Room # CC 213

Title: Schedule Shake Up: Is Your School Doing It Right?

Description: Is your school still following the same old ‘factory model’ schedule? At this session, learn the best ways to engage student brains through multiple exposures to content throughout the day. Join me as we change the structure of school one mini lesson at a time!

Learning Community: West Central Presenter/s: John Tiernan

Learning Community: West Central

Grade level/Content: Upper Elementary (4-6)

Presenter/s: Molly Paul

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Grade level/Content: Early Childhood (PK-K) Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies School District/Organization: Wheaton Area Schools Email:

School District/Organization: Willmar Public Schools Email: tiernanj@willmar.k12.mn.us

mpaul@wheaton.k12.mn.us

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 5

Session # 1

Room # CC 214

Presentation # 7

Session # 1

Title: A Novel Approach to Poetry

Title: Ready, Set, Go!

Description: While poetry sometimes has a negative connotation in the secondary classroom, contemporary poetry has the power to connect reading to students’ lives.

This research will explore how introducing poetry through the relatively new genre of novel in verse can impact the reading engagement and identity perspective of middle grade students.

Description: The focus of this action research project was to see how movement impacted student achievement in an elementary reading intervention classroom. Come and find out different movement activities I did with my students before their reading lessons each day and the impacts it made.

Learning Community: Wadena

Learning Community: Sioux Falls Presenter/s: Casie Pohlman

Presenter/s: Abby Mooney Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

School District/Organization: Pelican Rapids Public Schools

School District/Organization: Jackson County Central Public Schools

Email: amooney@pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us

Email: casie.pohlman@jccschools.net

Presentation # 6

Presentation # 8

Session # 1

Room # SC 206

Session # 1

Room # SC 249

Title: Effect of Staff Engagement Activities on Staff Morale

Title: Enhancing Learning Abilities By Using Exercise

Description: This Action Research explored the impact of boosting staff morale on student achievement. The researcher implemented team-building activities in an effort to boost morale of staff and grow a positive school climate and culture. In turn, engaged staff then created a positive climate for students to learn and engage.

Description: This project shows the effectiveness of exercising during the school day to enhance learning. First grade students participated. I started at the beginning of the school year and did different exercises and activities throughout the day. Studies show that exercise can enhance learning and release endorphins to stimulate brain growth.

Learning Community: EDAL

Learning Community: EDAL

Presenter/s: Melanie Stier

Presenter/s: Tiffany Phelps

Grade level/Content: K-12

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

School District/Organization: Osakis Public Schools Email: melaniestier17@gmail.com

School District/Organization: Little Wound School & Rockyford Oglala Lakota County Schools Email: tiffphelps81@gmail.com

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Room # SC 207

LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 9

Session # 2

Room # CC 202

Title: Analyzing the Impact of Social Emotional Learning on College and Career Readiness

Presentation # 11

Session # 2

Room # CC 212

Title: Child Study Team Efficacy on Child Find

Description: This research analyzed the impact of SEL on CCR in my Language Arts course by using SEL curriculum and assessing through student surveys, guidance counselor, feedback, and individual conferencing with seniors who intend attending a community college, trade program, military enlistment, or directly joining the job force after graduation.

Description: This was an investigation into implementing a Child Study Team and how child find can be a more effective process. This was designed to help with documenting, implementation, and interventions for students struggling academically. The goal is to create a more uniform system to qualify students for special education evaluations.

Learning Community: EDAL

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Presenter/s: Shannon Henning

Presenter/s: Grace McElroy

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Grade level/Content: High School (9-12)

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Public Schools

School District/Organization: Fulda Public Schools Email: shannon.henning@isd505.org

Email: mcelroygraceann@gmail.com Presentation # 10

Session # 2

Room # CC 211

Title: The Power of Play Description: Despite the fact that play is considered the most beneficial activity for a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, play is typically replaced with academics when a child enters Kindergarten. In this presentation, we will look at how implementing dramatic play can influence academics and positive behavior in Kindergarten.

Learning Community: Wadena Presenter/s: Whitney Richter Grade level/Content: Early Childhood (PreK-K) Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies School District/Organization: Detroit Lakes Public Schools Email: whitney.benscoter@gmail.com

Presentation # 12

Session # 2

Room # CC 213

Title: The Impact of Student-Teacher Relationships on Student Attendance Description: Student absenteeism has been recognized as an ongoing issue. It effects students academically, behaviorally, and socially. Chronic absenteeism may even lead to continuous problems through adulthood. This study’s purpose was to explore the correlation between student-teacher relationships and attendance.

Learning Community: EDAL Presenter/s: Samantha Mackey Grade level/Content: Upper Elementary (4-6) Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies School District/Organization: Sioux City Public Schools Email: slh013@morningside.edu

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 13

Session # 2

Room # CC 214

Session # 2

Room # SC 207

Title: The Effects of Technology on Fitness

Title: Bodies in Motion! A Possible Secret Behavior Potion.

Description: Technology is being integrated into all aspects of education, as well as into a student’s everyday life.

Oftentimes, technology integration into physical fitness and physical education gets overlooked and under researched.

This research aimed to look into the effects technology has on students’ fitness levels and motivation.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Description: Challenging behaviors have you frazzled?? In this session, learn how 5-minute exercise breaks impacted student behavior. Come discover how to implement quick exercise breaks to affect behavior and help keep your sanity.

Presenter/s: Brooks Maurer Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Luverne Public Schools Email: b.maurer@isd2184.net

Presentation # 14

Session # 2

Room # SC 206

Title: W.I.N. (What I Need) for Teachers Implementation of Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in General Education Description: The challenge of including all students with disabilities in general education classes is each student, just like traditional students, is different and learns in different ways. This research aims to assist school districts with knowledge on inclusion, special education history, policies, and procedures, and the need for on-going professional development.

Learning Community: West Central Presenter/s: Laura Odland & Briana Ahrenholz Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3) Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies School District/Organization: Willmar Public Schools Southwest West Central Cooperative Email: Odlandl@willmar.k12.mn.us brianayerigan11@gmail.com

Presentation # 16

Session # 2

Room # SC 249

Title: STOP! Are your Students REALLY Engaged?

Description: Do you want whole class engagement? Can you help students individualize their learning? Students in my class chose what they wanted to do with their PE class time.

Come learn how a personalized learning plan could increase student engagement in your class!

Learning Community: West Central Presenter/s: James Paul

Learning Community: EDAL

Grade level/Content: High School (9-12)

Presenter/s: Nicole Kujath

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Grade level/Content: K-12 Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Kasson Mantorville Public Schools Email: n.kujath@komets.k12.mn.us

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Presentation # 15

School District/Organization: Wheaton Public Schools Email: jpaul@wheaton.k12.mn.us

LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 17

Session # 3

Room # CC 202

Title: Been there, done that. Utilizing portfolios in high school CTE courses.

Description: The use of student portfolios is nothing new, but could they be what’s missing for your students? Portfolios can serve many purposes, such as showcasing work, teaching organizational and reflection skills, or assessing student learning. Portfolio use can help students become more aware of their own learning and growth.

Learning Community: Wadena

Room # CC 212

Title: Student Choice Description: Are you concerned with engagement and the quality of work being shown by your students? In this presentation, you will learn the impact choice can have on students’ engagement and quality of work and how giving students freedom to choose positively impacts their day-today efforts.

Learning Community: Wadena

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Grade level/Content: High School (9-12) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Menahga Public Schools Email: mfunk@menahga.k12.mn.us Session # 3

Session # 3

Presenter/s: Megan Porta & Lindsey White

Presenter/s: Maria Ness

Presentation # 18

Presentation # 19

Room # CC 211

Title: Incorporating Multi-Sensory Experiences into Word Work Description: Teaching sight words to early readers can be challenging. Teachers can drill flashcards and play games, but is there a more developmentally appropriate and engaging way to help students master them? This presentation covers implementing sensory experiences within word work, and how it affected the students’ sight word retention.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Menahga Public Schools Email: mporta@menahga.k12.mn.us lwhite@menahga.k12.mn.us Presentation # 20

Session # 3

Room # CC 213

Title: Can Teachers Increase Writing Willingness?

Description: Writing is a huge part of everyone’s life. To many, though, it seems more like a form of torture. Does the use of daily journals help increase a person’s writing willingness? This presentation examined the causes of writing apprehension and the importance of writing stamina, and the benefits of daily journal writing.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Presenter/s: Olivia Salentiny & Heidi Mathiason

Presenter/s: Travis Bullerman

Grade level/Content: Early Childhood (PreK-K)

Grade level/Content: Upper Elementary (4-6)

Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

School District/Organization: Worthington Public Schools Email: olivia.salentiny@isd518.net heidi.mathiason@isd518.net

School District/Organization: Luverne Public Schools Email: t.bullerman@isd2184.net

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 21

Room # CC 214

Presentation # 23

Session # 3

Room # SC 207

Title: First Chapter Fridays: Bringing Back the Joy of Reading

Title: Better Together: Home to School Communication

Description: Do your students read outside the four walls of your classroom? Do you want them to? This study identifies one simple strategy to make reading fun for students across all reading levels. Join this session to learn how to engage reluctant readers with just a single chapter!

Learning Community: West Central

Description: Do your students have a lot of emotions? I used some quick social and emotional learning (SEL) activities with my students. In this session, learn quick strategies and resources for SEL activities to help students manage their emotions.

Learning Community: West Central

Presenter/s: Lindsay Benting

Presenter/s: Brooke Raske

Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8)

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

School District/Organization: Osseo Public Schools

School District/Organization: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

Email: lrnicastri@gmail.com

Email: braske192@gmail.com

Presentation # 22

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Session # 3

Session # 3

Room # SC 206

Presentation # 24

Session # 3

Room # SC 249

Title: Police and Mental Health: Where to Next?

Title: Leaders of Their Own Learning: A Growing Trend

Description: Does additional training for law enforcement improve interactions with those in a mental health crisis?

As police in America face growing calls for enhanced mental health training, we will examine the Mental Health First Aid program and its impact on officers’ attitude, knowledge, and confidence towards mental health calls.

Description: Student-led conferences allow students to selfreflect on their learning, set academic and social goals, and gain leadership skills. In return, families will have a better understanding of their child’s goals. This research will show the results of a study of second grade students and steps to increase reading fluency scores.

Learning Community: West Central

Learning Community: Wadena

Presenter/s: Keaton Rommel

Presenter/s: Avery Beck

Grade level/Content: A/HE

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

School District/Organization: NA

School District/Organization: Waupaca School District

Email: keaton.rommel@smsu.edu

Email: aneuville19@gmail.com

LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 25

Session # 4

Room # CC 202

Title: Implementing a High School Introduction to Education Class as a Professional Pathway Description: The national teacher shortage is worsening as attrition rates accelerate. More than ever, schools and students need an avenue to recruit and retain quality teachers. We will examine how a high school Introduction to Education class empowers students with a pathway into the profession and fosters favorable perceptions about education.

Presentation # 27

Session # 4

Room # CC 212

Title: Outside Influence Peaks Inside Interests: How do Guest Readers Impact Reading Achievement and Interest In a Second Grade Classroom?

Learning Community: Wadena

Description: Guest readers in your classroom helps students connect with other people in their school and community.

Having them read aloud can increase interest and achievement. This research will show the effect of how guest readers in your classroom can increase reading achievement and interest in struggling readers.

Learning Community: Wadena

Presenter/s: Cody Shaffer

Presenter/s: Jesse Hein

Grade level/Content: High School (9-12)

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation

School District/Organization: Pelican Rapids School District Email: CShaffer@pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us Presentation # 26

Session # 4

Room # CC 211

Title: How Does Teaching Social Emotional Skills Impact Self-Regulation?

Description: Students need social emotional skills taught to them more than ever. Students need to be able to selfregulate and identify their emotions to be successful in the classroom. This study investigated if teaching social emotional skills help students identify their emotions and self-regulate themselves during independent reading centers.

School District/Organization: Perham Public Schools Email: jhein@perham.k12.mn.us

Presentation # 28

Session # 4

Room # CC 213

Title: Looping in the Upper Elementary Description: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the same group of students for more than one year? In this presentation you will learn about my looping experience in 5 & 6th grade reading classes and the effects it had on their academic performance and teacher/student relationships.

Learning Community: Wadena

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Presenter/s: Molly Peterson

Presenter/s: Nikki Lopez

Grade level/Content: Upper Elementary (4-6)

Grade level/Content: Early Childhood (PK-K)

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies School District/Organization: Sioux Falls School District Email: nikki.lopez@sd.k12.us

School District/Organization: Menahga Public Schools Email: mollypeterson@menahga.k12.mn.us

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 29

Session # 4

Room # CC 214

Title: Single-Gender Physical Education Description: The Middle School years are often awkward for many students, especially in Physical Education. Examine the impact of single-gender physical education on middle school students and how it influences their attitude towards classes in the future.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Presentation # 31

Session # 4

Room # SC 207

Title: How Explicit Vocabulary Instruction Impacts Student Literacy Performance Description: Knowing a word is not the same as knowing the meaning. Having correct vocabulary is essential to making sure ideas and thoughts are expressed clearly. This presentation will explain how teaching weekly vocabulary words affects student literacy performance.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls

Presenter/s: Joel Evans

Presenter/s: Amanda Bosma

Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8)

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation

School District/Organization: Luverne Public Schools

School District/Organization: Round Lake-Brewster Elementary School

Email: j.evans@isd2184.net

Presentation # 30

Session # 4

Email: amanda.bosma@isd2907.org

Room # SC 206

Title: Comparative Analysis of Truck Driving Schools in Minnesota Description: This project is a comparison between truck driving programs within the state as a comparative qualitative analysis. This will showcase an analysis of what factors are the most desired within a trucking school in the state of Minnesota.

Learning Community: Wadena Presenter/s: Jason Surface Grade level/Content: Adult/Higher Education Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Alexandria Technical and Community College Email: jason.surface@alextech.edu

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Presentation # 32

Session # 4

Room # SC 249

Title: Real-world Problems!

Description: Times have changed. Have you? Project-based learning teaches students 21st century skills, but does it keep them engaged? Come learn what I discovered about the effects of project-based learning on student engagement in my secondary math classroom.

Learning Community: West Central Presenter/s: Jack Mueller Grade level/Content: High School (9-12) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public Schools Email: jmueller@bbejaguars.org

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Session # 5

Room # CC 202

Title: Adapting to Technology - iPads or Pencils?

Description: Distance learning forced teachers and students to adapt. Do students still prefer paper and pencil, or have they embraced digital work? This study compared student preferences to their performance in the classroom. Join this session to examine trends in student work done digitally and on paper.

Presentation # 35

Session # 5

Room # CC 212

Title: The Effectiveness of Sensory Interventions on Problematic Behavior

Learning Community: West Central

Description: Elementary students present an array of issues from academic underachievement to problematic behaviors.

When attempting to improve behavior issues in students, we need to consider the function of the at-risk behavior. Sensory interventions are easy to implement and research supports that they are correlated with an increase in on-task behavior.

Learning Community: EDAL

Presenter/s: Dylan Erickson-Thoemke

Presenter/s: Marie Foster

Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8)

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

School District/Organization: Willmar Public Schools Email: Dylan.ET@hotmail.com Presentation # 34

Session # 5

Room # CC 211

Title: Let’s Play During Math!

Description: Time on task can be challenging in an early childhood classroom, especially during math. Children are motivated more to play than they are to learn. This presentation will review the effects of number identification and time on task with play added to math centers.

Learning Community: Wadena Presenter/s: Meghan Eidsmoe Grade level/Content: Early Childhood (PK-K) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

School District/Organization: Byron Public Schools Email: fostermarie4@gmail.com

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Session # 5

Room # CC 213

Title: Check, Check, Check: Are We Still There for Our Students?

Description: Over the last two years during the pandemic, we have learned that our students’ mental health and well-being should be our top priority. Through the use of student checkins, teachers can get an understanding of the well-being of their students and ensure our students are okay.

Learning Community: Wadena Presenter/s: Taylor Drewes Grade level/Content: High School (9-12) Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

School District/Organization: Park Rapids Area Schools

School District/Organization: Frazee Public Schools

Email: meghaneidsmoe@gmail.com

Email: tdrewes@frazee.k12.mn.us

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 37

Session # 5

Room # SC 214

Presentation # 39

Session # 5

Room # SC 207

Title: An Effective Secondary Intervention Process to Accurately Refer Students

Title: Helping Struggling Readers Through Phonological Awareness Instruction

Description: The varying intervention processes and specific interventions for social, emotional, and problematic behaviors in secondary schools. It’s difficult to incorporate interventions with students and also adhere to their required schedule.

Teachers are in need of training, tools, and time to incorporate interventions.

Description: Do you have struggling readers in your classroom? The science of reading provides educators with many effective strategies to guide students to reading success. Join us to learn what the science of reading has to say about the connection between phonological awareness instruction and future reading success.

Learning Community: EDAL

Learning Community: Wadena

Presenter/s: Kristina Kenis

Presenter/s: Josh Roiko & Kathryn Swanhorst

Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8)

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation

School District/Organization: Albert Lea Public Schools

School District/Organization: Menahga & Detroit Lakes Public Schools

Email: kristi.kenis@gmail.com

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Session # 5

Email: jroiko@menahga.k12.mn.us kswanhorst@detlakes.k12.mn.us

Room # SC 206

Title: Writing...From Yuck to Yay! Description: Do you want your students to enjoy writing?

In this session, learn how 5 minutes of journal writing can impact student writing attitude. Join me to discover a quick strategy to improve the attitudes of your writers.

Learning Community: West Central Presenter/s: Jordan Halvorson Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

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Session # 5

Room # SC 249

Title: Relationship between Rewards and Intrinsic Motivation for Learning Description: Researchers investigated if academic and student engagement would increase with different extrinsic rewards. Researchers aimed to answer, “How do extrinsic motivators impact student engagement and achievement?”

The researchers collected data before implementing extrinsic motivators. Researchers concluded extrinsic rewards had short-term benefits, but were not sustainable increasing results long-term.

Learning Community: Wadena Presenter/s: Josie Kubiak & Andrea Seaberg

School District/Organization: Sauk Centre Public Schools

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Email: jordan.halvorson@isd743.org

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies School District/Organization: Bagley & Moorhead Public Schools

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Email: jdkubiak1478@gmail.com seaberg22@gmail.com

LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 41

Session # 6

Room # CC 202

Title: Homework or No Homework Description: Is homework beneficial for students or does it cause more anxiety and stress on the learner? In this presentation, we will be looking at how homework impacts students, families and schools. We will also answer the question of how homework influences mathematical achievement and student motivation in grades 9-11.

Learning Community: Wadena Presenter/s: Austin Richter Grade level/Content: High School (9-12) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Presentation # 43

Session # 6

Room # CC 212

Title: Impact of Social Emotional Learning on Reading Growth Description: There is a clear need for the use of social emotional learning in our classrooms. Come see how implementing weekly lessons can impact student goals and reading growth.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls Presenter/s: Cortney Salentiny Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3) Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies, Reading Preparation

School District/Organization: LaPorte Public Schools

School District/Organization: Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools

Email: austinprichter@gmail.com

Email: cortney.salentiny@isd2907.org

Presentation # 42

Session # 6

Room # CC 211

Title: Focused Professional Development on Strengthening School Culture: The Impact of Gallup Strengths Work and Self-Care Instruction Description: To improve building culture, Gallup Strengthsbased work was done with staff while intentional self-care professional development took place. Information was gained through periodic staff surveys that created target focused work around increasing staff voice in decision making and strengthening building cohesiveness.

Presentation # 44

Session # 6

Room # SC 206

Title: Extrinsic Motivation on Student Achievement Description: My research is to determine whether or not adding an extrinsic motivator to IEP progress monitoring probes will increase scores through increased effort.

Learning Community: EDAL Presenter/s: Brian Oelke

Learning Community: EDAL

Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8)

Presenter/s: Lisa Parrish

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

Grade level/Content: Early Childhood (PK-K)

School District/Organization: Sioux City Community Schools Email: oelkeb@live.siouxcityschools.com

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies School District/Organization: Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools Email: l.parrish@komets.k12.mn.us

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 45

Session # 6

Room # CC 213

Session # 6

Room # SC 207

Title: Parent Involvement Beyond the Classroom.

Title: Reducing the Summer Slide

Description: Does parent involvement lead to reading skills growth beyond the classroom? Kindergarten through 2nd grade students may be read to more because of the age group. Are 3rd and 4th grade students getting the same amount of time outside the classroom reading or being read to?

Description: Want your students to retain more reading skills over summer? Discover how a 1-to-1 summer reading program can impact students’ reading ability and limit time spent reviewing previous content. Leave this session with ideas to improve the quality of reading programs offered at your school.

Learning Community: EDAL

Learning Community: West Central

Presenter/s: Lisa Paloma

Presenter/s: Natalie Burg

Grade level/Content: Upper Elementary (4-6)

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

School District/Organization: West Fork Public Schools Email: lisa.paloma.teach@gmail.com

Presentation # 46

Session # 6

School District/Organization: NA Email: natalieahrens1@gmail.com

Room # CC 214

Presentation # 48

Session # 7

Room # CC 211

Title: Panthers First: Mentoring and Transition Program

Title: “Johnny” Off-task Again?

Description: More students fail ninth grade than any other grade. This reality has lasting impacts on student achievement and mental health. The Panthers First mentoring and transition program was created and implemented to improve the culture of the school and ease the adjustment from eighth grade to high school.

Description: Can structured vigorous movement improve “Johnny’s” behavior throughout the day? Students are more than the behavior they show. I used structured physical movement to improve student behavior and classroom participation. In this session, learn how structured vigorous movement time can help students be their best!

Learning Community: West Central

Learning Community: Wadena

Presenter/s: Amanda Averbeck

Presenter/s: Autumn Sturtz, Katie Buckholtz, Stephen Funk, Patrick Richard, Brent Vandal

Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3)

Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8), High School (9-12)

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

Certification Topic/s: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

School District/Organization: Minnewaska Public Schools

School District/Organization: Park Rapids Area Public Schools

Email: adusing22@gmail.com

Email: asturtz@parkrapids.k12.mn.us kbuckholtz@parkrapids.k12.mn.us sfunk@parkrapids.k12.mn.us prichard@parkrapids.k12.mn.us bvandal@parkrapids.k12.mn.us

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 49

Session # 7

Room # CC 212

Title: Math-Movement!

Description: Movement in the Middle school math classroom was strategy utilized to determine the correlation of increased student growth and math enjoyment within the middle school math classroom!

Presentation # 51

Session # 7

Room # CC 214

Title: No Prep and 5 Minutes: Walking Your Way to Student Success

Learning Community: Wadena

Description: Feeling stuck? Out of time and ideas to improve students’ academic achievement? Attend this session and learn how to support students’ mental health and help them academically succeed with zero prep. Walk away confidently with a researched-based strategy that is valuable to your students.

Presenter/s: Cody Pulju

Learning Community: West Central

Grade level/Content: Upper Elementary (4-6)

Presenter/s: Tori Tiernan

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Grade level/Content: Middle School (5-8)

School District/Organization: Menahga Public Schools

Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction

Email: cpulju@menahga.k12.mn.us

School District/Organization: Willmar Public Schools Email: torianntiernan@gmail.com

Presentation # 50

Session # 7

Room # CC 213

Title: How Do Mentor Texts Impact Students’ Writing Apprehension?

Description: Writing is a critical skill - so why are so many students filled with anxiety when they’re asked to write? This research focused on the impact of the mentor texts writing strategy on students’ writing apprehension. Students analyzed the craft and structure of several different writings in a genre and then were asked to produce their own composition.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls Presenter/s: Zachary Brandt Grade level/Content: High School (9-12) Certification Topic/s: Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptions of Curriculum, Materials, and Instruction School District/Organization: Worthington Public Schools

Presentation # 52

Session # 7

Room # SC 206

Title: Conferencing During IDR Description: Implementing conversation with students while reading can produce gains in reading comprehension. One-onone conferencing is one way to implement these conversations.

During a conference, the teacher has an opportunity to discuss, analyze, and evaluate how a student is understanding the text they are reading.

Learning Community: Sioux Falls Presenter/s: Jessica Carson Grade level/Content: Upper Elementary (4-6) Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation School District/Organization: Sioux Falls Public Schools Email: jessica.carson009@gmail.com

Email: zach.brandt@isd518.net

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LEARNING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Presentation # 53

Session # 7

Room # SC 207

Title: Helping Struggling Readers Through Phonological Awareness Instruction Description: Do you have struggling readers in your classroom? The science of reading provides educators with many effective strategies to guide students to reading success. Join us to learn what the science of reading has to say about the connection between phonological awareness instruction and future reading success.

Learning Community: Wadena Presenter/s: Josh Roiko & Kathryn Swanhorst Grade level/Content: Lower Elementary (1-3) Certification Topic/s: Reading Preparation School District/Organization: Menahga & Detroit Lakes Public Schools Email: jroiko@menahga.k12.mn.us kswanhorst@detlakes.k12.mn.us

Meet the Facilitators WADENA LEARNING COMMUNITY Dr. Dennis Lamb is in his 39th year in education and his 19th year with SMSU. His teaching background is in elementary education, having taught 5th and 6th grade for eight years and served as elementary principal for four years before transitioning his career to higher education. He taught in two private colleges in Iowa before joining SMSU in 2002, where he directed an offcampus elementary education degree program at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. He now facilitates learning communities in the north central part of the state. A career highlight occurred in 2013-14 when he was granted a sabbatical and was a visiting professor at Udon Thani Rajabhat University in Thailand for five months. He currently resides in Baxter, MN with his wife, Joni, and has two daughters and one granddaughter.

Denny also teaches in the Brainerd Learning Community.

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Melanie Stier attended Minnesota State University Moorhead for her undergraduate degree in elementary education and also earned a 5-8 math specialty. Melanie was part of the Brainerd Learning Community through SMSU and completed her Master’s degree in 2009. She currently teaches 2nd Grade in Osakis, MN and is in her 18th year of teaching. Melanie lives in Osakis with her husband, Matt, two children, and two Labrador retrievers.

Jackie Reinke

First-year Facilitator Brainerd Learning Community

Meet the Facilitators WEST CENTRAL LEARNING COMMUNITY Dr. Tanya Yerigan is a career-long educator with a background in education, business, and social work.

With 25 years of K-12 and higher education experience, she is a wellrounded professor that has worked with educators from several states.

Tanya’s favorite part of working with practicing educators is watching them become full blown researchers. As an avid researcher and author, Dr. Yerigan’s current areas of interest include toxic stress, childhood trauma, educator misconduct, and critical thinking through reflective practice. Fall 2022 will mark her 24th year with SMSU. Tanya also serves as the Education Department’s Graduate Director.

Scott Jans has been a co-facilitator with Dr. Tanya Yerigan for 18 years. He has also been a math teacher and track and field coach at Yellow Medicine East High School for the past 30 years. Scott has three children, a 28 year-old daughter, and sons of ages 24 and 19. Scott resides in Granite Falls.

Dr. Jay Meiners

First-year Facilitator

Jenna Bernhagen First-year Facilitator

SIOUX FALLS LEARNING COMMUNITY Dr. John Engstrom currently leads learning communities in Sioux Falls, SD. He taught History, Economics, and Psychology for 14 years, served as a coach, and was also active in staff development, peer coaching, and mentoring. During this time, he completed his Master’s degree in the SMSU Learning Community program.

John holds a doctorate in leadership, with an emphasis in organizational development.

Laura Roelike attended Minnesota State University Moorhead for her undergraduate degree in elementary education with a pre-primary specialty.

Laura has been a student in two learning communities through SMSU, earning a Master’s Degree in 2017 and a certificate in Educational Administration and Leadership in 2020. She has worked as an elementary teacher in a variety of grades and is currently the Teaching and Learning Coordinator for Albany Area Schools.

Laura lives in Freeport, Minnesota with her husband and son.

RED LAKE LEARNING COMMUNITY Dr. Bruce Locklear is a professor at Southwest Minnesota State University in their Educational Administration Program where he works with aspiring school administrators. He also serves as CEO of Locklear Educational Services. Bruce has had great success as a teacher and administrator. After completing 10 years of teaching, he began his administrative career at Delano High School, serving as principal. He then moved to Blaine High School where he was AD for one year and became the principal the following year, where he received National Blue Ribbon school recognition. He concluded his K-12 experience at Edina High School, serving as principal for 10 years. Edina became one of the most decorated and top high schools in the country, receiving recognition from US News and World Report and Newsweek. The greatest gift to Locklear is being a husband and father. Locklear is married to Dawn, and they have two daughters, Brittany, and Bethany.

Jen Hiltner

First-year Facilitator

Bruce also teaches in the Educational Administration & Leadership Learning Community.

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Meet the Facilitators EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP LEARNING COMMUNITY Dr. Chad Anderson has served schools at many levels during his career. He is currently a Superintendent of Schools and has also been a Principal, Athletic Director, Dean of Students, Teacher, and Coach. He is also currently serving as an adjunct professor at SMSU in the Administrative Licensure program.

Each position has bolstered his overall knowledge and understanding of the K-12 Educational System which is instrumental in fostering the knowledge and growth of prospective school leaders. Dr. Anderson is passionate about his involvement in local organizations because each committee works towards strengthening schools in Minnesota. Dr. Anderson is also very active in his community. Dr. Anderson is a servant leader who involves all members of his leadership team in the process to make his school a happy, healthy, and safe place where all students can reach their fullest potential. His philosophy is that together all members of a school and community can make a lasting impact on students during their educational journey.

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Heather Anderson is a professor in the educational administration licensure program. She has been a professor at SMSU for three years, but she is not new to SMSU by any means.

She earned her B.S. in Communication, Arts/Literature Secondary Education, K-12 Reading Licensure, M.S. in Educational Leadership, and ED.S in Educational leadership and administration all from SMSU. Heather is currently an elementary principal and a former English/Language Arts teacher. She was a Minnesota Teacher of the Year nominee and her unique classroom was featured on WCCO’s Finding Minnesota segment.

Mrs. Mayer is a wife and mother of seven and lives in beautiful lakes country, MN. Her collegial journey started at Mayville State University and has continued through SMSU, MSUM, and Bethel University. Mrs. Mayer has served as the Elementary Principal, at Menahga Elementary School, since 2015. She strives to be a lifelong learner who puts a large emphasis on relationships first, teaching second. Mrs. Mayer has felt privileged to have been part of SMSU’s EDAL program, for the last 3 ½ years. “It continues to be an honor and privilege to be part of an amazing group of dedicated educators, who are looking for their next path in education.”

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