Micheal Strohschein Director of K-12 Science Education Partnerships, Kansas State University, Olathe, KS

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1 Micheal Strohschein 575 River Falls RD Edwardsville KS Education Ed.D Walden University, Higher Education & Adult Learning M.S MidAmerica Nazarene University, Education Leadership B.S South Dakota State University, Agriculture Education Current Position Graduate Faculty Associate in Curriculum and Instruction, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Director of K-12 Science Education Partnerships, Kansas State University, Olathe, KS Develop partnerships with school districts in Johnson County, Kansas and Kansas City Metro in connecting Kansas State University research to applicable research in the K-12 system; design new curriculum and online courses that prepare students for undergraduate and graduate programs in the animal health, food safety, and security, biosciences, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) areas; design, coordinate, and instruct formal and informal professional development training and graduate courses for teachers in K-12; create and instruct science-based modules for precollege students in accordance with school district and university agreements; and develop and coordinate all Animal Health and Food Safety programs for K-12 and postsecondary students. Teach graduate level courses with Curriculum and Instruction. Professional Experience Career & Technical Education Coordinator, Spring Hill Unified School District #230, Spring Hill, KS Developed, coordinated, and evaluated Career and Technical Education (CTE) and related credit programs at Spring Hill USD 230; familiar with local, state, and federal vocational funding grants and programs available to post-secondary and secondary schools; supervised twelve faculty members who teach in CTE programs; worked seamlessly with guidance counselors in the promotion, presentation, and enrollment of students in CTE programs; organized and managed all articulation agreements with area community colleges and universities, as well as developed concurrent and dual credit opportunities for students in district approved CTE courses; increased CTE pathway program offerings from five to thirteen and added 13 new courses to meet the 21 st Century needs of students for the school year; increased CTE enrollment for from 260 students requests to 995 student requests; organized and managed a CTE Advisory Board of 40 key business and industry stakeholders representing all CTE pathways and programs offered at the school district; coordinated, managed, and written

2 Page 2 14 CTE program grants totaling more than $69,000, while meeting reporting deadlines, goals and expectations; and launched the first USD 230 CTE Adult Education shortcourses in 2010 to bridge the gap between secondary CTE programs and the community Vocational Teacher, Insight School of Kansas/Kaplan, Olathe, Kansas Taught an introduction to craft skills course in construction safety to secondary and adult students in an online environment; provided students the educational and industry requirements to take the NCCER CORE Certification at the end of the program; and effectively used Angel Learning, Elluminate Live and Contren Connect programs to deliver a high quality online educational experience Agriculture Science Teacher/FFA Advisor, Spring Hill High School, Spring Hill, Kansas Taught high school Agricultural Education classes including: Equine Science, Animal Science, Introduction to Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Horticulture I & II, Explorations in Agricultural Topics (Special Education integrated course), Leadership and Natural Resources; used Blackboard Software to enhance the educational experience of students enrolled in agricultural courses; developed an elementary horticulture and food & fiber curriculum; and served as the FFA advisor for six years and during that time, the Spring Hill FFA chapter increased FFA membership by 60% Agriculture Education Cooperating Teacher, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Served as a Kansas State University Agriculture Education Cooperative Teacher for a student intern in the spring of 2009; provided teacher intern with an educational learning environment that fostered growth, reflection, and constructive feedback on teaching style, behavior management, and professional growth; developed daily-semi structured questions for intern as a form of daily reflection and growth; provided intern with an exceptional teaching internship experience by exposing intern to all aspects of the school academic community in agriculture and outside of agriculture; encouraged intern to develop innovative and creative curricula that enhanced the learning of urban and culturally diverse students while incorporating an array of different teaching modalities and technologies Science Teacher, F. L. Schlagle High School, Kansas City, Kansas Provided superior educational delivery of physical and environmental science curriculum to the unified school district #500 and received the Educator Impact Award for developing and creating innovative learning opportunities and curriculum for students in under represented socioeconomic groups Science Teacher / Mentor, Urban Math & Science Academy, Kansas City, Kansas

3 Page 3 Mentored secondary students in Kansas City, Kansas who represented underrepresented minority groups in the disciplines of math and science; co-developed the hands-on Olympiad Science Projects curriculum and served as the lead science mentor for students interested in projects relating to the agriculture and food and fiber industries sum. Science Teacher Coordinator, Kauffman Scholars, Kansas City, Kansas Created and co-developed the Crime Science Investigation curriculum for the Kauffman scholar s science program; mentored students during the Crime Science Investigations in the lab and as a chaperone on all field trips; and encouraged students to use the scientific method, observation, and communication in order to solve problems in the investigations Agriculture Educator/FFA Advisor, Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton, New Hampshire Taught Introduction to Agriculture Education classes and served as co-ffa Advisor; piloted and coordinated the first Agriculture Sales Career Development Event held in New Hampshire; re-structured and organized the New Hampshire State FFA Officer Nominating Process; coached the Winnisquam FFA 1 st place state Ag Sales team and 3 rd place state Dairy Foods Team; and developed a year-long Introduction to Agriculture Curriculum, which is still used today at Winnisquam Regional High School. Other Experience: Executive Secretary/Treasurer, Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE), Edwardsville, Kansas Updated and tracked membership for over 160 agriculture teachers in Kansas; maintained accurate meeting minutes and financial records of checking and money market accounts for the organization; increased organizational communication to its members by launching and creating the KAAE website in 2007; informed members on a monthly basis on upcoming organizational events from national and state affiliates through the use of an online discussion board called MOODLE; and handled all registration and scheduling for KAAE professional development conferences and events sum. Marketing Specialist (intern), United States Department of Agriculture / FAS, Warsaw, Poland Developed Marketing G.A.I.N.S reports for United States agricultural companies emerging into the markets of Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine; researched and co-wrote the Wine Marketing G.A.I.N.S report for Poland, and the Grain and Feed G.A.I.N.S report for Ukraine and Lithuania; was granted access to work in the Presidential Control Room for President George W. Bush s European Missile Crisis Tour, ground security for luggage logistics from Air Force One, and security detail for the laying of the wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Poland; and was honored with the United States Appreciation and Recognition of Services award by the United States Warsaw Embassy Ambassador at the completion of the internship.

4 Page 4 Licenses and Certifications Kansas, Teaching Licensure South Dakota, Teaching Certificate - # Kansas, NCCER Certified Craft Skills Teacher - # Washington D.C., National Institute of Health - # Louisiana, Canine Care & Training Program Level 1 Kansas, National Research Center in CTE / Math-in-CTE Cohort 1 Texas, Delta: The Power of Change Leadership Training Licensed Licensed Certified Certified Certified Certificate Certificate Awards 2010 Region V ACTE Leadership-Fellow Recipient ( ) 2010 K-ACTE Outstanding Young Teacher State Winner 2010 KAAE Outstanding Young Teacher State Winner 2010 Spring Hill USD 230 Teacher of the Year Nominee 2009 ING Unsung Hero Recipient 2009 ACTE Teacher in Community Service National Finalist 2009 Region V ACTE Teacher in Community Service Winner 2009 Spring Hill USD 230 Teacher of the Year Nominee K-ACTE Teacher in Community Service State Winner 2008 KAAE Teacher in Community Service State Winner 2007 Spring Hill USD 230 Teacher of the Year Nominee 2007 KAAE Outstanding New CTE Teacher State Winner 2007 KAAE New Association Member of the Year 2007 KACTE: Outstanding New CTE Teacher Affiliate Winner 2006 Coca-Cola Educator of Distinction Award 2005 Praxis: Principles Learning & Teaching Recognition of Excellence (184) 2004 Schlagle High School Education Impact Award Publications and Scholarly Work Strohschein, M.L. (2012), Academic and career readiness attainment in career technical education (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No ) Strohschein, M.L. (2012), Video Enhancement Guide. Kansas State University Olathe, Olathe, KS. Retrieve from Strohschein, M.L. (2005), How does teacher quality in urban areas effect student achievement (Masters project). MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS. Ganczweska, J. & Strohschein, M.L. (2002), Poland s growing wine market. Ag Exporter, Washington, DC: United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Services.

5 Page 5 Wlodek, M. & Strohschein, M.L. (2001), Poland Grain and Feed: Good Outlook for Crops (GAIN Report No. PL1017). Washington, DC: United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Services. Prikhodko, D. & Strohschein, M.L. (2001), Ukraine Grain and Feed: June Grain and Feed Update (GAIN Report No. UP1006). Washington, DC: United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Services. Ganczweska, J. & Strohschein, M.L. (2001), Market Brief-Product: Poland Wine Market in Poland (Report No. PL1020). Washington, DC: United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Services. Funded Grants 2011 America s Grow Communities, Monsanto. $2500 (1 year) (author) Carl D. Perkins CTE Reserve Competitive Funds, Kansas Department of Education: Career and Technical Education. $14,974 (1 year) (author) Perkins Technology Enhancement & Professional Development Funds, Greenbush Consortium. $16,210 (1 year) (author) Third Party Assessment: Certificate Funds, Kansas Department of Education: Career and Technical Education. $6,996 (1 year)(author) Coordinated School Health Grant, Kansas Department of Health and Environment. $5,775 (1 year)(author) Johnson County Drug & Alcohol Grant, City of Johnson County. $8,720 (1 year) (author) Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) Greenhouse Grant, National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), National FFA Organization, & Campbell s. $7,400 (1 year) (author) 2009 ING Unsung Heroes Grant Program: Environmental, ING. $2,000 (1 year) (author) Presentations Strohschein, M.L. (2013). Grant Writing for Teachers: Finding the Elusive Dollar. Presentation for Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Symposium: Dodge City, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2012). K-State Innovation: Animal Health, Food Safety, Research, and Careers. Presentation for HCA STEM: Olathe, KS.

6 Page 6 Strohschein, M.L. (2012). K-12 Innovation in Leadership. Presentation for Leadership Olathe: Olathe Chamber, Olathe, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2012). Effective Food Safety and Science labs in Food Safety & Science: Integrating and Enhancing Middle School FACS Programming. Presentation to Olathe Unified School District Middle School FACS Teachers, Olathe, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2012). Urban Water Institute: A Research Opportunity. Presentation to the Blue River Water Shed Association (BRWA), Kansas City, MO. Strohschein, M.L. (2012). How to use Video Enhancement Guides in the Classroom Effectively. Presentation for the Graduate Summer Teacher Workshop: One Health, Kansas State University Olathe, Olathe, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2011). How to be a Scholar: Secondary Research Tips. Presentation to Olathe North High School Geosciences Program, Olathe, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2011). K-State Connections: Effective research in Animal Health and Food Science & Safety. Presentation to Olathe Unified School District Biology Teachers, Olathe, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2011). Spring Hill USD 230 CTE Update Presentation. Spring Hill CTE Advisory Boards, Spring Hill, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2011). Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Membership and Communications Presentation. KAAE Agriculture Education Symposium, Manhattan, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2010). Secondary Program Certification and Endorsements: Work Keys Presentation. Spring Hill High School CTE Meeting, Spring Hill, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2010). Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Membership and Communications Presentation. KAAE Agriculture Education Symposium, Junction City, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2009). Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Membership and Communications Presentation. KAAE Agriculture Education Symposium, Hays, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2008). Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Membership and Communications Presentation. KAAE Agriculture Education Symposium, Great Bend, KS. Strohschein, M.L. & Larison, J. (2008) Integrating Technology in the Classroom Workshop. KAAE Agriculture Education Symposium, Great Bend, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2008). Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators New Teacher Mentoring Panel. Great Bend, KS.

7 Page 7 Strohschein, M.L. (2008). The Right Person for the Job: Engaging All Members in the Classroom Leadership Presentation/Workshop. Kansas FFA Summer Camp for Chapter Leaders (SCCL), Junction City, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2007). Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Membership and Communications Presentation. KAAE Agriculture Education Symposium, Junction City, KS. Strohschein, M.L. (2006). What is right with youth today. Monthly 4-H Trailblazers meeting. Spring Hill, KS. Committees and Advisory Boards Kansas State University Enrollment Management Services Kansas State University Directors Roundtable K-State Olathe Academic Coordinating Council Kansas State University- Olathe Higher Learning Commission Blue River Water Shed Association (BRWA) Board 2012 Afterschool Alliance Committee Spring Hill USD 230 CTE Education Advisory Board Johnson County Community College CTE Advisory Board 2009 Kansas Department of Education Standards Integration Project Greenbush Consortium Advisory Board K-ACTE Membership Services (Chair, 2011) Spring Hill USD 230 CTE Agriculture Advisory Board (Chair, 2012) Professional Memberships Member, Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City Member, Kansas Council of CTE Administrators (KCCTEA) Member, Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE) Member, National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Member, Kansas Association of Career & Technical Education (KACTE) Member, Association of Career & Technical Education (ACTE) Phi Theta Kappa Sample of Courses Taught EDCI 786: Topics in Food Safety and Security (credit) DCE 001AH: Online Secondary Animal Health Course (non-credit) Online Introduction to Craft Skills (adult) Online Introduction to Craft Skills (secondary) Introduction to Agriculture (secondary) Equine Science (secondary) Food Science (secondary) Small Gas Engines (secondary) Animal Science (secondary)

8 Page 8 Welding (secondary) Woods (secondary) Veterinary Medicine (secondary) Leadership Development (secondary) Introduction to Horticulture (secondary) Horticulture Greenhouse Management (secondary) Physical Science (secondary) Environmental Science (secondary) Natural Resources (secondary) Small Companion Animals (secondary) Agriculture Business (secondary) Research Topics (secondary) Physical Science (secondary) Environmental Science (secondary)