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1 Lynn Dykstra, M.A., Ed.S. Field Experience Coordinator College of Education University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Summary Statement Dedicated professional with 20+ years designing, implementing and teaching technology curriculum, supervising university students studying to be teachers, mentoring new teachers and employees, managing a media production/print center, engaging in interdisciplinary and leadership roles to advance teaching, teacher education and outreach to educators and the community. Diversified skill sets for teaching elementary, secondary, university students, and adult learners about technology, software applications and skills for effective teaching. Content and Skill Areas Instructional Design, Management/Coordination, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Teacher Training and Supervision, Interdisciplinary Work, Committee Leadership, Graphic Design, Photography, Photo-Editing, Multi-Media Presentations, Newswriting, Copyright, Software Expertise: Standard Office Software (PC & Mac), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Creative Suite, In-Design, Photoshop Elements, Adobe GoLive, Google Documents, and Mac ilife applications. Education Ed.S. University of Northern Iowa 1981 Instructional Design and Technology M.A. University of Northern Iowa 1980 Instructional Design and Technology B.A. Creighton University 1977 Elementary Education/Minor Art Professional Experience Field Experience Coordinator Fall 2012 Office of Student Field Experience Field Experience Coordinator for UNI s Teacher Education Students Instructor 2002 Spring 2012, 6 th -8 th Grade Computer Literacy, Northern University High 9 th -12 th Grade Yearbook Instructor Spring 2012 University of Northern Iowa, The Basics of Photography University Relations Department Lifelong Learning Class Summer 2011 /AEA rd -7 th Grade Workshop Instructor for Summer Enrichment Program Nature Photography & Abstract Art Spring 2011 University of Northern Iowa, The Basics of Photography University Relations Department Lifelong Learning Class

2 University of Northern Iowa 280:133g Digital Photography and Continuing Education Photoshop Basics, (Summer Workshops) 2008 University of Northern Iowa 280:133g Visual Literacy Continuing Education Basics, (Summer Workshop) Reporter Forum Newspaper Freelance news reporter and Denver, Iowa photographer Director PLS Communication Center Northern University High (Supervised UNI staff members in the University of Northern Iowa areas of publication design, photography, printing, multimedia, internal marketing). Coordinated PLS Mentoring Program University of Northern Iowa Operations Manager, Graphic and Educational Media Center Photographic Services K-12 Classes Taught Malcolm 2009 to th Grade Integrated Technology 2003 to th -12 th Grade High School Yearbook 2002 to th Grade Computer Literacy 2002 to th Grade Computer Literacy th Grade Adviser 2010 & 2012 Middle School J-Term/May Term Sessions Journalism/Newspaper Writing and Production th Grade Adviser High School Photography (Co-taught) th and 8 th Grade Adviser High School Business Dynamics High School Writing for Publication Class (Newspaper) Teacher Education Supervision 2012, Spring 2 Level II Field Experience Participants 2012, Spring Discussion Sessions for Level I Field Participants 2011, Fall 2 Level II Field Experience Participants 2011, Fall Discussion Sessions for Level I Field Participants 2011, Spring Discussion Sessions for Level I Field Participants 2011, Spring 2 Level II Field Experience Participants 2011, Spring 4 Level II Field Experience Participants 2010, Fall 7 Level II Field Experience Participants 2009, Spring 3 Level II Field Experience Participants 2009, Fall 3 Human Relations students, Classroom Discipline Several Level II Field Participants University Continuing Education Courses Taught 2012 University Relations, Lifelong Learning Class, Photoshop Elements 2011 University Relations, Lifelong Learning Class, The Basics of Photography

3 :133g Digital Photography and Photoshop Basics :133g Digital Photography and Photoshop Basics (Two sections) :133g, Integrating Photography into the K-12 Curriculum :133g Visual Literacy: Creating Design Publications :159g Problem Solving Through Interactive Technologies, UNI :138g Graphics/Publication Design, UNI Curriculum and Instruction Scholarship Publications Dykstra, L. (Design). ( ). Honors and Commencement programs,. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2011). NU High School Yearbook Cover,. Dykstra, L. (Editor). ( ). NU High School Yearbook,. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2008). NU High School Yearbook Cover,. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2008). PLS Brochure,. Dykstra, L. (Design Team). (2008). PLS Website re-design,. Dykstra, L. (Writer/Photographer). ( ). Denver Forum Newspaper, Denver, Iowa. 25+ articles/photos Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). ( ). Annual Data Report to the Community,. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). ( ). Crisis Prevention Brochure, Dykstra, L. (Design). (2006). Ross A. Nielsen PLS/NU High Fund Brochure.. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2006). First Amendment Brochure.. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). ( ). The PLS Online Newsletter.. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2004). Mentoring Guidebook. Dykstra, L.. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2002). The PLS/NU Annual Report. Davidson, N. & Dykstra, L. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2001, Fall). Media Messages Newsletter.. Dykstra, L. (Editor). (2001). The Mentoring Program. National Association of Laboratory School s Newsletter. Dykstra, L. (Producer) (1999).. {Power Point multimedia presentation for the Board of Regents}. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design) ( ). Parent Newsletter (Monthly). Grants 2010 Be Heard Calypso (Not funded) 2009 Parents Teacher Partnership Three Digital Cameras 2002 Alumni and Friends and Two Digital Cameras Parent Teacher Partnership 2001 UNI Microcomputer Grant Macintosh G4 Laptop 2001 Janssen Meyer Seed Grant Funds for PLS Mentoring Program 1999 UNI Microcomputer Grant Printers, speakers, software 1999 UNI Microcomputer Grant G3 Computer and printer Presentations 2011 Internet Safety MPLS Technology Committee 2010 Cyber Ethics: Developing NICL Conference (Fall) Awareness & Responsible Behaviors 2008 Copyright Guidelines Science Conference, NE Iowa Teachers (Fall) 2007 Cyberbullying Iowa School Counselor s Conference Des Moines, Iowa (Fall) 2007 Cyberbullying PLS Teacher Institute (Fall).

4 2007 Enhancing Student Engage- PLS Secondary Faculty Meeting (Spring). ment Through Technology Copyright: What Educators PLS Teacher Institute (Fall and Spring Need to Know Sessions) Principles and Elements of Association for Educational Office Design for Publication Professionals, UNI 2004 Webquests and Online PLS Teacher Institute Resources 2003 Power Point Training Association for Educational Office University of Northern Iowa Professionals, AEOP Annual Conference, 2003 Visual Literacy: Creating PLS Teacher Institute Effective Communication 2003 Visual Literacy: Learning IACON (Iowa Association for How to Understand and Communication, Technology and Iowa Create Effective Communication Distance Learning Association), Waterloo, Iowa 2002 Marketing Strategies for PLS Teacher Institute your School 2002 Marketing Your School PLS Teacher Institute 2001 Mastering the Mentoring National Association of Laboratory Process School s Conference, Gainesville, FL 1999 Mentoring Matters at PLS NALS Midwest Regional Conference, National Association of Laboratory Schools 1999 Public Relations in Three (Co-presented), Washington, D.C. Easy Steps: Centralize, Create, Communicate 1999 Copyright and Acceptable IACON (Iowa Association for Use Issues for K-12 Schools Communication Technology and Iowa Distance Learning Association), Newton, Iowa Service University Committees 2010 to present Chair, University of Northern Iowa Copyright Committee, Created first Copyright Policy 2009 to present Member, University Intellectual Property Committee 2006 to present Member, University Committee for Undergraduate Curriculum PLS Committees Member, MPLS Technology Committee Chair, PLS 1:1 Laptop Initiative Committee Member, PLS Faculty Committee PLS Enrollment Committee Design for Brochure, Webpage re-design Member, PLS Strategic Planning Committee, Secretary for one year Chair, Department of Teaching Exhibits Committee Member, Administrative Advisory Council, Secretary for three years Chair, Department of Teaching Professional Assessment Committee Member, Department of Teaching Professional Assessment Committee Professional Organizations

5 2010-Present Member, Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC) Member, Iowa School Public Relations Association Member National Association of Laboratory Schools 2001 Member, Iowa Association of Communication Technology 2001 Member, National Association of Laboratory School 1996 Secretary, Iowa School Public Relations Association Updated August 2012

UW-Stout Update 5/12/2015. Carolyn A. Heitz. heitzc@uwstout.edu. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa

UW-Stout Update 5/12/2015. Carolyn A. Heitz. heitzc@uwstout.edu. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Carolyn A. Heitz heitzc@uwstout.edu Ph.D. M.A. B.B.A. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Elementary Curriculum, University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Secondary