6th Annual
Symposium on Educational Leadership
Symposium Directors:
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D.
Wendy L. Kubasko, Ed.D.
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Online via Zoom
About the Symposium
The Symposium on Educational Leadership focuses on topics pertinent to educational leadership in PK-12 schools and how school and district leaders can meet the needs of diverse learners. The 2021 Symposium will feature a keynote address and sessions surrounding research and recommended practices.
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Keynote Panel
Alumnae of the Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership,
Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Dr. Chad Bumsted, Principal, Dallastown Areas School District
Dr. Khaleel Desaque, Assoc. VP for School Transformation,
Commonwealth Charter Academy
Dr. Danielle Miles, Administrator, School District of the City of York
Dr. Megan Ward, Principal, Cumberland Valley School District
Dr. Jan Zeagar, Director of Special Education, Dauphin County Technical School
SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m. WELCOME and PANEL DISCUSSION
Opening Welcome!
Dr. Gail E. Gasparich, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Millersville University
Moderator: Dr. Wendy Kubasko
10:10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. BREAK
10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
Room A:
Dr. Dreon and Dr. Gaudino, Moderators
Post Pandemic: How Two First Grade Teachers Use Technology to Support Reading Instruction
Presenter: Paul Casseri, Superintendent, Lewiston-Porter Central Schools, Youngstown, NY
How Elementary Teachers Implement Blended Learning in the Classroom
Presenter: Trisha Reed, Principal, South Middleton SD
Engaging Students in Blended Learning Classrooms
Presenter: Amanda Pressley, Asst. Principal, Susquehanna Township SD
Doctoral Students, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room B:
Dr. Brunner and Dr. Wright, Moderators
Micro-Credentialing and Digital Badging
Presenter: Jill Neuhard, Educational Services Supervisor, Capital Area IU
Growth Mindset: What Does the Research Say?
Presenter: Doug Enders, Principal, Wrightsville Elementary
Teachers' View of Compensation Factors When Choosing an Employer
Presenter: Eric Holtzman, Business Administrator, Waynesboro Area SD
Compassion Fatigue and the Repercussions of Caring
Presenter: Theresa Jackson, Principal, Valley View Elementary School, York Suburban SD
Doctoral Candidates, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room C:
Dr. Kubasko and Caitlyn Flint (GA), Moderators
Cell Phones: Do They Enhance or Diminish a Student's Educational Experience?
Presenter: Dana Neely, Teacher, Carlisle HS
Addressing Classroom Disruption
Presenter: Julia Serrano, Reading Specialist, Harrisburg SD
Check-In, Check-Out: Positive Behavior Intervention
Presenter: Kate Korsak, Reading Specialist, Middletown Area SD
Informal Check-In, Check-Out Intervention for Tier 2 At-Risk Students
Presenter: Tammy Helt, Learning Support Teacher, Red Lion Senior HS
Shippensburg University Master's in Educational Leadership Students
11:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. BREAK
11:10 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
Room A:
Dr. Dreon and Dr. Gaudino, Moderators
Understanding the Impacts that Remote Learning Days Have on Parents
Presenter: Samantha Neidlinger, Asst. Principal, Steelton-Highspire Elementary School
Promoting Parent Engagement in a Virtual Synchronous Environment
Presenter: Brian Granger, Principal, West Shore SD
Supporting ELs in Asynchronous Learning Environments
Presenter: Amber Abreu, Director of English Language Development, Lebanon SD
Doctoral Students, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room B:
Dr. Brunner and Dr. Wright, Moderators
How School Administrators Can Sustain a Positive School Environment During a Disruption
Presenter: Travis Peck, Principal, West Shore SD
Principal Coaching as a Tool to Impact School Climate
Presenter: Alexis Wertz, Principal, Central Dauphin SD
Academic Achievement and Disciplinary Practices Among Poor, Suburban HS Students of Color
Presenter: Luther Green, Asst. Principal, Central Dauphin East HS
Restorative Disciplinary Practices and Student Development
Presenter: Tim Bianchi, Asst. Principal, Mechanicsburg Area Senior HS
Doctoral Candidates, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room C:
Dr. Wendy Kubasko and Caitlyn Flint (GA), Moderators
Monthly Theme to Improve Student Attendance
Presenter: Betsy Standland, Special Education Teacher, E. Pennsboro Area SD
EAHS Spring Career Fair 2022
Presenter: Ashley Clark, English Teacher, Everette Area HS
Greyhound Grind 5K Athletics Fundraiser
Presenter: Greta Crist
English Teacher, Shippensburg Area Senior HS
Gray's Woods Elementary School 20th Anniversary Celebration
Presenter: Kara Treweek, Kindergarten Teacher, State College Area SD
Utilizing a Student Based Inclusion Club to Create a Special Needs Spring Prom
Presenter: Alaric Krause, Special Education Teacher, Derry Township SD
Shippensburg University Master's in Educational Leadership Students
11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BREAK
12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3
Room A:
Dr. Dreon and Dr. Gaudino, Moderators
School Counselors' Perceptions of How Online Technology is Used to Support Virtual or Hybrid High School
Presenter: Christopher Keeler, Director of Special Education, Solanco SD
High School Math Teachers' Technology Use Pre and Post Pandemic
Presenter: Vincenter Harper, Principal, Bishop McDevitt HS
Using 1:1 Instruction to Support Face to Face Instruction
Presenter: Jennifer Chamberlain, Special Education Supervisor, S. Middleton SD
Doctoral Students, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room B:
Dr. Brunner and Dr. Wright, Moderators
Developing Culturally Relevant Educators
Presenter: Cytha Guynes, Teacher, Carlisle Area SD
Breaking the Circumstance: High School Characteristics Leading to Access, Persistence, and Completion of a Four-Year Degree
Presenter: Tommy Henley, Superintendent, KIPP Charter Schools
Communication and Engagement of EL Learners and Families
Presenter: Andrae Martin, Principal, Susquehanna Township SD
The Preparation and Participation in IEP Meetings for Secondary Students with Autism
Presenter: Kenesta Mack, Regional Director of Special Education, Commonwealth Charter Academy
Doctoral Students, Millersville-Shippensburg Universities, Educational Leadership
Room C:
Dr. Kubasko and Caitlyn Flint (GA), Moderators
American Reading Company Data Walls
Presenter: Adria Stoner, 2nd Grade Teacher, PA STEAM Academy, Harrisburg
A Look at Preschool Programming Across Various Intermediate Units
Presenter: Stephanie Kramer, Speech and Language Pathologist, CAIU
VB-MAPP Assessments for the Classroom and Advanced Teaching Procedures for Teacher Training
Presenter: Danielle Leshak, Supervisor of Special Education, Central Dauphin SD
Staff Compensation and Career Growth Redesign Project
Presenter: Tina Marteney, Elective Dept. Chair and Technology Teacher, Reach Cyber Charter School
Shippensburg University Master's in Educational Leadership Students
12:40 p.m. End of Symposium
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