3rd Annual
Symposium on Educational Leadership
Symposium Directors:
Ann C. Gaudino, Ed.D.
Wendy L. Kubasko, Ed.D.
Saturday, April 27, 2019, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dixon University Center
2986 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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 2019 Symposium will feature a keynote address, sessions, poster presentations and a panel discussion surrounding research and recommended practices.
Keynote Speaker
Professor of Special Education
Department of Educational Leadership &
Special Education
Shippensburg University
ASCD Author of :
A Teacher's Guide to Special Education
A Principal's Guide to Special Education, 3rd ed.
SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS
8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION
Administration Building Atrium
9:00 a.m. WELCOME and KEYNOTE!
Administration Building Conference Rooms A-B-C
Welcome!
Dr. Daniel Greenstein, Chancellor
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education
Keynote Address: An Administrator's Guide to Special Education
Dr. David Bateman, Professor, Shippensburg University
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Admin Building Rooms A-B-C Roundtable Sessions
Roundtable 1: Dissertation Analysis Presentation
George Fitch, Administrator, Bearcat Cyber Academy, William Penn High School
Angela Kirby-Wehr, Director, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
Melinda O'Brien, Assistant Principal, Spring Grove Area Middle School
Christina Ramsey, Principal, McConnellsburg Middle/High School
Doctoral Candidates, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Roundtable 2: Community Engagement and Curriculum K-12
Sean Cummins, 9-12 Life Skills/Autistic Support, Mt. Union Area School District
Zach Ferguson, 5th Grade Teacher, Central Dauphin School District
Brandon Isham, 4th Grade Teacher, Harrisburg City Schools
Matt Beckering, Social Studies Teacher, Greencastle-Antrim Middle School
Master's/Supervisory Students in Educational Leadership, Shippensburg University
Roundtable 3: Increasing Self-Awareness in the Community
Kimarie D.Brown, Special Education Teacher
Stacy Baldwin ELD
Jennifer Chamberlin, Secondary Social Studies & Gifted Support
Master's/Supervisory Students in Educational Leadership, Shippensburg University
Roundtable 4: Building Stronger Connections: Assessment of Parent/Community Engagement Strategies
John Black, Special Education Supervisor, New Story
Nancy Herb, Principal, Gettysburg Area Middle School
Nicole Reinking, Principal, J.E. Fritz Elementary
Chanda Telleen, Educational Consultant, CAIU
Doctoral Candidates, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Admin Board Room
Session 1: How Student Achievement is Influenced by 1:1 Technology
Joel Hain, Principal, Boiling Springs High School
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Session 2: Teachers' Perceptions of Implementing 1:1 Technology in Instruction
Joe Intrieri, Asst. Principal, Spring Grove Area High School
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Admin Room D-E
8th Grade Student Experiences in a 1:1 Environment
Christian D'Annibale, Assistant Principal, Bermudian Springs Middle School
Doctoral Student, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
3D Printing Technology Use as a Means of Authentic Learning
Alex C. Smith, School Psychologist, South Middleton School District
Doctoral Student, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Teacher Use of Makerspaces and the Barriers to Their Implementation
Thomas E. VanArsdale Jr., Principal, Scotland Elementary, Chambersburg Area School District
Doctoral Student, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
South Hall Room 205
Session 1: A Study of School Leaders Who Reduce Racialized Poverty
Danielle Brown, Principal, McKinley K-8, School District of the City of York
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Session 2: Teacher's Perceptions of Students Who Are Living in Poverty
Chris Sattele, Asst. Principal, Asst. Athletic Director, Middletown Area School District
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. BREAK
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Admin Building Rooms A-B-C Poster and Roundtable Sessions
Poster Session 1: Teacher Perceptions of Students with Incarcerated Parents
Joshua Bressler, Physics Teacher, Penn Manor High School
Howard Hanson, Principal Resident, Hamilton Elementary, School District of Lancaster
Mary Humphries, School Counselor, Quarryville Elementary School
Beth Krebs, Academic Advisor Cyber Program and Special Education, School District of Lancaster
Jill Ranck, First Grade Teacher, Wharton Elementary, School District of Lancaster
Jenna Townsend, 7th grade ELA, Dupont Middle School
Master's/Supervisory Students in Educational Leadership, Millersville University
Roundtable 2: Bridging the Gap: Two Models of Inclusive Practices in Special Education
Alicia Bruno,Special Education Teacher, Central Dauphin School District
Sarah Iachini, Special Education Teacher, Central Dauphin School District Katelynn Barwin, Special Education Teacher, Central Dauphin School District
Roundtable 3: Community Projects for Engaging High School Students
Kenneth Gehosky, Co-teacher Emerson School at Cedar Cliff High School, West Shore School District
Melissa Bolen, Co-teacher Emerson School at Cedar Cliff High School, West Shore School District
Jennifer Post, Social Studies Teacher, West Shore School District
Master's/Supervisory Students in Educational Leadership, Shippensburg University
Admin Board Room
Session 1: Perceptions of Parents of Special Education Students Surrounding Standardized Testing
Patrick Eichelberger
Special Education Coordinator, Penn Manor High School
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville & Shipensburg Universities
Session 2: Perceptions of Parents of Students in Poverty Surrounding School Experiences
Kristi Prime, Assistant Principal, Susquehanna Twp. Middle School
Doctoral Candidate, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Admin Room D-E
Use of Assistive Technology to Improve Communication in Students with Autism
Christina Greene, Assistant Principal, Hannah Penn K-8, School District of the City of York
Doctoral Students, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
How Does One Coordinator Encourage Student Engagement and Academic Success
Brent D. Pistner, Principal, Southern Huntingdon County School District
Doctoral Student, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
How the Use of Technology Can Support Student Learning
Camille Hopkins, Principal, Ross Elementary School, School District of Lancaster
Doctoral Student, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
South Hall Room 205
Collaborative Learning in the ELD Classroom
Josh McManness, Community Education Supervisor, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
Doctoral Student, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
Teachers' Use of Flexible Learning Space in a High School
Michael Carnes, High School Principal, Middletown Area School District
Doctoral Student, Millersville & Shippensburg Universities
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BREAK
12 Noon LUNCH BUFFET
Administration Building Atrium
Conference Rooms A-B-C
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION
Administration Conference Rooms A-B-C
Moderator:
Dr. Phillip Diller
Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Special Education
Educational Leadership Program Coordinator
Shippensburg University
Panelists:
Dr. David Bateman, Shippensburg University
Joni Lefever, Director of Pupil Services, Manheim Twp. Schools
Dr. Khalid Mumin, Superintendent, Reading School District