College of Education Professional Development

Faculty members of the College of Education come to the university from rich and diverse backgrounds. They have personal experience working with students from pre-kindergarten to adult education. Their real-world experience ultimately helps UCCS students become effective teachers, school administrators and counselors. We welcome opportunities to work with you and your school district!

Faculty with the College of Education can assist you in your professional development by teaching skills and knowledge to help you for both personal development and career advancement. Our professional development encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from formal coursework, conferences and informal learning opportunities sited in practice. We offer a variety of approaches to professional development, including consultation, coaching, community outreach, lesson study, mentoring, reflective supervision.

Name and Department	Professional Development Counseling
David Fenell, Ph.D. Counseling	Military families and concerns
Julaine Field, Ph.D. Counseling
Leann Morgan, Ph.D. Counseling	Career counseling with students of poverty K-12 career development Collaboration among school professionals Introducing a brief problem-solving model School counselor supervision and mentoring Group counseling in K-12 schools "I have experience in providing continuing education opportunities K-12 school districts, school counseling programs and have consulting experiences as well."
Jim Saunders, Ph.D. Counseling	Substance use among adolescents Physical effects of drug use Substance use and abuse in society "My area of expertise is in substance use (not from personal experience), I would be willing to wirk with anyone who wants to learn more about the subject."
Rhonda Williams, Ph.D. Counseling	Adolescent programs for girls/boys Bullying Body image School counseling ICAP Parenting issues Experimental education (ropes course) Social and Cultural

Name and Department	Professional Development Curriculum and Instruction
Angela Bell, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction	Best practices for english language learners; Admininstrators role in supporting ESL/Mainstream teacher collaboration ESL policy How to increase ESL's achievement
Linda Button, Ed.d. Curriculum and Instruction	Handwriting Instruction Using teacher candidates to support student achievement
Greg Button, Ed.d. Curriculum and Instruction	K-12 Seminar Education Curriculum studio, budget and suspension
Tim Callahan, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction	Classroom management Early teacher mentoring (elementary) Elementary principal and leadership
Beth Cutter, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction	Reading/Writing in the content areas
Jason DaLee Senior Instructor/Master Teacher Curriculum and Instruction	Inquiry instruction Math and Science evaluations Colorado READ Act: Instruction for Struggling Students in the 5 Essential Areas Colorado READ Act: Parental Resources Colorado READ Act: Progress Monitoring Made Easy
Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction	Strategies for working with English Language learners Spanish for educators "I would be happy to provide condensed Spanish Language instruction for teachers who work with kids or that speak spanish."
Barbara Frye, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction	Reading at elementary levels Writing instructin in elementary school Children's literature (current and related to specific content areas) Literature around Culturally Responsive Teaching
Bobby Gagnon Senior Instructor/Master Teacher Curriculum and Instruction	Inquiry methods Project based instruction Nanotechnology Space Science
Leslie Grant, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction	English as a Second Language Culturally Responsive teaching Sheltered Instruction Research Protocol
Sarah Kaka, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction	Using technology to teach social studies Social studies assessments Social studies methods Instructional strategies for secondary schools
Pat McGuire, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction	Early Childhood Education Math/Science Educational Technology K-12 Class Model K-12
Monica Yoo, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction	Secondary Literacy and new teacher mentorship

Name and Department	Professional Development Leadership
Corinne Harmon, Ph.D. Leadership, Research and Foundations	Group facilitation toward common goals Previously stated material (see bio)
Sylvia Martinez, Ph.D. Leadership, Research and Foundations	Belonging/Mattering Latino Parents and students building relationships So what is college?
Dallas Strawn, Ph.D. Leadership, Research and Foundations	Superintendent school board relations Conflict management Stress management Myers-Brigg personality type

Name and Department	Professional Development Special Education
Elaine Cheesman, Ph.D. Special Education	Colorado READ Act, student evaluations Colorado READ Act: Instruction for struggling studens in the 5 essential areas Colorado READ Act: Parental Resources Colorado READ Act: Hands-on Learning Diverse Learners Effective Mentoring
Christi Kasa, Ph.D. Special Education	Inclusive schooling access to academics for students with significant disabilities Access to meaningful communication Christi is currently conducting a qualitative research project funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services titled: The Early Childhood Literate Community: Supporting Citizenship for Young Children with Significant Disabilities
Laura Marshall, M.A. Special Education	Training workshops and presentations on self-determination and transition Assist teachers in establishing transition programs for students with high and low incidence disabilities Coordinates the Teacher Cadet UCCS Alliance. The purpose of the project is to encourage outstanding students to enter and complete the undergraduate teacher education and special education programs at UCCS and to return to area schools to teach.
Emily Nusbaum, Ph.D. Special Education	Standards-based access and instruction for all Standards-based IEP development Presumption of confidence Reframing education practices Documents from a competency base
Janet Sauer, Ph.D. Special Education	Inclusion Interdisciplinary Culturally Response Teaching Research

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