American University - School of Education, Teaching, and Health
Clinical Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Member Name
Highest Degree
Rank
Anderson, Alida
PhD Department of Special
Education: Early Childhood
Associate Professor
Development, University of
Maryland
Ash, Caryn
MAT Elementary Education,
Adjunct/ Supervisor
University of Pittsburgh
Auerbach, Melanie
MA Eductaion and Human
Development, George
Supervisor
Washington University
Block, Kim
MS School Counseling,
Johns Hopkins University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Scholarship (include 3 major accomplishments from past 3
years)
"Anderson, A. (2013). A practical guide to early numeracy
instruction for general and special educators.
Journal of Education and Training Studies.
Anderson, A. (2011). Linguistic specificity through literate
language use in preschool age children with specific
language impairment and typical language.Child Language
Teaching and Therapy, 27
Book - Anderson, A.(Ed.),Arts integration and special
education: Voices from the field. New York, NY:
Routledge-Anderson, A. (in press). The influence of process
drama on elementary students written language. Urban
Education.
Anderson, A., & Wang, M. (in press). The utility of Chinese
tone processing skill in detecting children with
English reading disabilities. Journal of Research in Reading.
Anderson, A. (2011). Linguistic specificity through literate
language use in preschool age children with specific
language impairment and typical language. Child
Language Teaching and Therapy, 27(1), 1-15.
-Member, LD Faculty Search Committee, American University
-Co-Coordinator, G"
P12 Experience (if they do not have a terminal degree, cite
exceptional experience.)
Learning Specialist, K-6th grade, McLean School, Potomac, MD
Trainer, teacher enrichment program, McLean School, Potomac,
MD
Learning Disabilities Specialist/Case Manager, Cove School,
Northbrook, IL
Fifth Grade Teacher, Captain James E. Daly Elemntary, Montgomery
County,
Learning Specialist, Sheridan School, DC, Learning Specialist,
Georgetown Day School, DC, Resource Room Teacher, Ridgewood
Public Schools, Ridgewood, NJ, Head Teacher, The Churchill School
and Center, New York, NY, Head Special Education
Teacher/Coordinator, John Ross Elementray School, DC, Assistant
Teacher, The Lab School of Washington, DC
School Coinselor, Wheaton Woods Elementary School, Rockville, MD,
Classroom Teacher, Darnestown Elementary School, Rockville, MD,
Counseling Intern, North Bethesda Middle School, Bethesda, MD, CoDirectpr of Sports/Games Camp, Summer at Norwood, Potomaic,
MD, Head Teacher, St. Ignatius School, Fort Washington, MD,
Teacher's Assistant/Student Teacher, Horace Mann Elementary
School, Washington, DC, Student Representative, Center for Artistry
and Teaching, Washington, DC
American University - School of Education, Teaching, and Health
Clinical Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Member Name
Highest Degree
Rank
Boyd, Julie Sara
MA Secondary Math
Education, City College of Adjunct/ Supervisor
New York
Carson, Dianne
Masters: Mathematics in
Teaching, University of
District of Columbia
Supervisor
Carter Schmitt, Sareeta
MA: Teaching Secondary
Mathematics, American
University
Adjunct/ Supervisor
Coates, Yvonne
PhD (Candidate)
Education and Public
Adjunct/Supervisor
Policy, American University
D'Angelo, Dolores
PhD English Education,
University of Maryland
Adjunct/Supervisor
De Ferranti, Margot
J.D. Law, Loyola University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Scholarship (include 3 major accomplishments from past 3
years)
P12 Experience (if they do not have a terminal degree, cite
exceptional experience.)
Director of Instructional Support, Charleston Charter School for Math
& Science, Charleston, South
Carolina, 2008 – 2009; Mathematics Teacher, West Ashley High
School, Charleston, South Carolina, 2005 – 2008; Mathematics
Teacher, New York City Teaching Fellows Program, Chelsea
Vocational High School/
Chelsea Technical Academy, New York, New York, 2003 – 2005
Numeracy Coach, Washington Mathematics Science Technology
Public Charter School, Washington, DC, Mathematics Teacher,
Ballou SHS, Washington, DC, Instructional/Numeracy Coach, Ballou
SHS, Washington, DC, Mathematic Teacher, Cardozo SHS,
Washinton, DC, Mathematics Lecturer, Shrewsbury College,
Shrewsbury, England
Adjunct Faculty, American University, Washington DC, Mathematics
Instructional Specialist, KIPP DC: Headquarters, Washington, DC,
Math Teacher, Benajamin Banneker Academic High School,
Washignton, DC, Math Teacher, Booker T Wasjington PCS (Teach For
America), Washington, DC, Committee Member, National
Assessment for Educational Progress, Washington, DC, Teacher
Lead, Benjamin Banneker AHS, Washington, DC,
Assistant Principal, Kramer Middle School, Washington, DC, Director;
Educational Credentialing and Standards Branch, Washington, DC,
Assistant Director; Teacher Education and Certification Branch,
Washington, DC, Assistant Director; Instructional Recruitment and
Orientation Branch, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington,
DC, Assistant Director
Coordinator, Communication Arts Program, Montgomery Blair High
School, Silver Spring, MD, English Instructor, University of Maryland,
College Park, English and Social Studies Teacher, Montgomery Blair
Hight School, Silver Spring, MD, English Teacher, Chapel Hill High
School, Chapel Hill, NC, English Teacher, North Reading High School,
North Reading, MA
English Teacher, Cesar Chavez Public Charter High School for Public
Policy, Washington, DC, Teacher, Eastern High School, Washington,
DC, Mediator for Federal District Court, EEOC, Washington, DC,
Mediator trainer to Office of Dispute Resolution, Department of
Veteran Affairs, Washington, DC, Substitute Teacher, Georgetown
Day School, Washington, DC, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of
Justice, Washington, DC, Attorney, U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, Washignton, DC
American University - School of Education, Teaching, and Health
Clinical Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Member Name
Highest Degree
Rank
Scholarship (include 3 major accomplishments from past 3
years)
Durham, Jennifer
PhD Special Education; Arts
Upcoming community college educational text on arts-based and
Integration Minor, George Adjunct / Supervisor creative thinking and learning with Dr. Joan Isenberg (2013): Pearson
Education
Mason University
Ganek, Lynne
Masters: Education,
University of Pittsburgh
Supervisor
Gates, Hilary
BA: Literature, American
University
Adjunct
Henderson, Gloria
MA: Administration,
Supervision and Curriculum, Adjunct/Supervisor
UMD
Hurley, Patricia
not listed on CV
Irion, Maureen
Masters in Education:
Special Education,
American University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Jaffe, Susan
MS: Education, Johns
Hopkins University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Keeney-Horsh, Serena
MA Curriculum ans
Instruction Bilingual Special
Supervisor
Education, George
Washington University
Adjunct/Supervisor
P12 Experience (if they do not have a terminal degree, cite
exceptional experience.)
Curriculum Specialist, Lab School of Washington, Washington, DC,
Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington, DC, Graduate
Research Assistant, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA,
Founder/Principal, Arlington Educational Resources, Arlington, VA,
Specialized Contractor: Professional Development and Outreach,
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Adjunct Instructor, George
Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Learning Disabilities Specialist, Fairfax
County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
9th & 10th Grade English Teacher, Watkins Mill High School,
Gaithersburg, MD, 8th Grade English Teacher, Eastern Middle School,
Silver Spring, MD
Adjunct Faculty, American University, Washington, DC, Monitor, DC
After School for All Programs, Washignton, DC, Principal, Stevens
Elementary School, Washington, DC, Deputy Directoir, Language
Minority Affairs Branch, Washington, DC, Assistant Principal, Capitol
Hill Cluster School, Washington, DC, Assistant Principal, Oyster
Bilingual School, Washington, DC, Teacher, Takoma Elementary
School, Washington, DC
September 1979 - June 2011 Montgomery County Public Schools
September 1976 – June 1970
Frederick County Public Schools
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University, Fairfax ,VA,
Prinicpal/Assistant Principal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools,
Annapolis, MD, Area Teaching Specialist/Testing Specialist/Reading
Specialist, Prince George's County, Public Schools, Upper Marlboro,
MD
Adjunct Faculty, American University, Washington, DC, Faculty
Associate, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC, Reading
Specialist, The Harbor School, Bethesda, MD, Coordinator, Primary
School, Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, DC,
Resource Teacher K-2, Washington Hebrew Congregation Primary
School, Special Education Teacher, Arlington Public Schools,
Arlington, VA, Resource Teacher, Lower Moreland Public Schools,
Huntington Valley, PA
Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher at Kemp Mill Elementary
School.
American University - School of Education, Teaching, and Health
Clinical Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Member Name
Highest Degree
Rank
Kemper-Moore, Amy
MA: Special Education,
American Univeristy
Adjunct/Supervisor
Kleinboard, Debbie
MA: Special Education:
Learning Disabilities,
American Univeristy
Adjunct/Supervisor
Liffman, Randi
Markey, David
MA: Teaching and Early
Education, Townson
University
MA: Modern Drama
Studies, University College
Dublin
Adjunct/Supervisor
Adjunct/Supervisor
Marks, Tracey
Ph.D. in Curriculum and
Instruction, University of
Maryland
Supervisor
Neumann, Dorothy
MFA: Directing, George
Washington University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Owens, Stephanie
MA: Special Education,
American Univeristy
Adjucnt/Supervisor
Pittman, Jason
Masters in Education,
James Madison University
Supervisor
Reinthaler, Joan
MAT: Music, Harvard
Graduate School of
Education
Adjunct/Supervisor
Scholarship (include 3 major accomplishments from past 3
years)
P12 Experience (if they do not have a terminal degree, cite
exceptional experience.)
Special Eductaion Tutor, The Lab School of Washington, Washington,
DC, Spanish Teacher, Williams High School, Alexandria, VA, Spanish
Lecturer, Georgetown University, Washigton, DC
Gifted-Talented/Learning Disabled Teacher, Wyngate Elementary,
Montgomery County, 4th Grade Teacher, Diamond Elementary,
Montgomery County, 3rd & 4th Grade Teacher, Charles Barret
Elementary, Jefferson-Houston Elementary, Alexandria City,
Reading Intervention Teacher, Highland Elementary, Montgomery
County, 1st Grade Teacher and Reading Initiative Teacher, Lucy
Barnsley Elementary, Montgomery County.
Director of Education, Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD, University
Supervisor, American University, Washington, DC, Adjunct Professor,
American University, Washington, DC.
Language Arts Teacher, Green Acres School, Rockville, MD, Leader
of Mentoring Program, Green Acres School, Rockville, MD, Teacher
Grade 3, Montgomery County Public School System, Silver Spring,
MD, Teacher Grade 3, Wallingford-Swarthmore Public School System,
Swarthmore, PA, Teacher Grade 4, Concord Public School System,
Cocnord, MA, Teacher Grades 5 and 2, The Maimonides School,
Brookline, MA
Drama, English, and Jounralsim Teacher, Arlington Public Schools,
Arlignton, VA, English Teacher, Alexandria Public Schools, English,
Journalism Teacher, O'Connel High School, Arlington, VA, Public
Speaking Teacher, George Washington University, Washington, DC,
Assistant Director, Publicty for Theatre, George Washington University,
Washington, DC, English Teacher/Drama Director, Spotsylvania and
Staffor Public Schools, Adminstrator/English Teacher, St. Sergius High
School, New York, NY.
Educational Advocate, Consultant, and Tutor, Learning Links,
Washington, DC, Learning Specialist, Sheridan School, Washington,
DC, Teacher Assistant, Team Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, Special
Education Resource Teacher, Special Eductaion Tracking System
Coordinator, Janney Elementary School, Washington, DC, Special
Education Teacher, Washington, DC
Lead Science Teacher, PTA Vice President, Website Curator, Pyramid
Lead Science Teacher Cluster IV, Hollin Meadows Math and Science
Focus School, Alexandria, VA,
Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington, DC, Math
Teacher/Math Dept Chair, Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC,
Math Teacher/Music Teacher, National Cathedral School,
Washington, DC, Math Teacher/ Music Teacher, Buckingham School
(Mass.)
American University - School of Education, Teaching, and Health
Clinical Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Member Name
Highest Degree
Rank
Shamwell, Betty
MS: Public School
Administration, Longwood
University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Sims, Diane
MA: Education, American
University
Supervisor
Smith, Nan
EdD: Curriculum Design
and Systemic Change
Adjunct/ Supervisor
Scholarship (include 3 major accomplishments from past 3
years)
P12 Experience (if they do not have a terminal degree, cite
exceptional experience.)
University Supervisor, American University, Washington, DC, Monitor,
Afterschool for All Program, DC Public Schools, Washington, DC,
Principal, Hearst Elementary School, Washington, DC, Assistant
Principal, DC Public Schools, Washington, DC, Supervisor, Gifted and
Talented Education Program, Washington, DC, Teacher, DC Public
Schools, Washington, DC
Principal/Program Monitor, DCPS Afterschool for All Program,
Washington, DC, Principal, Hearst Elementary School, Washington,
DC, Assistant Principal, Bruce-Monroe Elementary School Orr
Elementary School,
Physical Education Teacher/Wellness Coordinator/ Health Education
Teacher, Holton-Arms School, Bethesda, MD,
Volunteer Coordinator, Mentor, and Tutor Grades 6-8, Kelly Miller
Middle School, Washington, DC, Adjunct Professor, American
University, Washington, DC, Instructional Coach Grades 7-8, Alice
Deal Middle School, Washington, DC, Resource Specialist Grades 48, St. Peter's Interparish School, Washington, DC, Learning Disabilities
Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA, Program
Developer/Adjunct Professor, George Washington University,
Washington, DC
University Supervisor, American University, Washington, DC, Teacher.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Gaithersburg, MD, Teacher,
Forest Knolls Elementary School, Silver Spring, MD, Head Teacher,
Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA, Sunday School Teacher, Beth
Chai Family School, Bethesda, MD.
Stanley, Sherry
MEd: Counceling, Sullivan
Ross University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Stewart, Susan
MED: Elementary
Education, Lesley College
Adjunct/Supervisor
Tenhula, Kathleen
MA Special Education:
Learning Disabilities
American University
Supervisor
Classroom Assistant, Lab School of Washington (2009-13); 4th Grade
Teacher Mongomery County, Public School (1987-94)
Adjunct/ Supervisor
Associate Professor, American University, Washington, DC, Associate
Professor, Central Connecticut State University, Instructor, Southern
Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, Assistant Professor,
Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT, Teaching Assistant, The
University of Chicago , Chicago, IL, Teaching Assistant, The University
of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, Teacher, American Center, Paris,
France.
Van Dyke, Frances
PhD Mathematics,
University of Illinois at
Chicago
American University - School of Education, Teaching, and Health
Clinical Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Member Name
Van Hoven, Jennifer
Highest Degree
MLA History, Washington
University
Wang, Paula
Rank
Adjunct/Supervisor
Supervisor
Weiskopf, Judith
Masters: Elementary
Science Curriculum &
Instruction, Texas A&M
University
White, Hannah Karp
BS: Elementrary Education,
Supervisor
Indiana University
Wingfield, Karen
MAT: Teaching
Mathematics, Smith
College
Adjunct/Supervisor
Zartman, Eleanor
MA: Learning Disabilities,
American University
Adjunct/Supervisor
Supervisor
Scholarship (include 3 major accomplishments from past 3
years)
P12 Experience (if they do not have a terminal degree, cite
exceptional experience.)
High School Social Studies Teacher, Bellevue High School, Bellevue,
WA, High School Social Studies Teacher, Clayton High School,
Clayton, MO, Educational Coordinator, The Arrowhead International
Field School, Saint Louis, MO, Instructor, The Missouri Botanical
Garden, Education Division, Saint Lous, MO.
Wang P, Varricchio D, Jackson F. In press. Nest taphonomy of
Sidwell Friends School Washington DC 1990 to present; Holton Arms
common tens (Sterna hirundo) on Popular Island,
School Washington DC 1985-1988
Chesapeake Bay. MD. History Biology
Senior Project Manager, Alliance to Save Energy, Washington, DC,
Science Specialist, Center for Early Education, West Hollywood, CA,
Technology Educator, Center for Early Education, West Hollywood,
CA, Tour Leader: Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Travel, Aptos, CA,
Science Education Teacher, Region XII Education Service Center,
Killeen, TX, Campus Technologist, Clear Creek Elementary School,
Fort Hood, TX, Geology T.A./Lab Instructor, Central Texas College,
Killeen, TX, Fifth Grade Teacher, Killeen Independent School District,
Killeen , TX, Third Grade Teacher, Killeen Independent School District,
Killeen, TX.
Little Bennett Elementary School, Clarksburg, MD
4thgrade inclusion teacher, August 2011 to June 2012
Burning Tree Elementary School, Bethesda, MD
3rd, 4th, 5th grade teacher/Inclusion teacher grades 3-5, August
1999 to June 2008
Montgomery County Public Schools, Curriculum Writer, Rockville, MD
August 2004 to June 2005
Mathematics Teacher Grades 9-12, Ballou Senior High School,
Washington, DC, ESEA Math Lab Teacher, Washington School,
Greensboro, NC, Instructor-Math 101, 102, Bennett College,
Greensboro, NC
Writing Resource Teacher, The Lab School of Washington,
Washington, DC, Education Technology Director, The Lab School of
Washington, Washington, DC, Instructor, Mt, Vernon College,