Dorothy Chappel, Ph.D Nices Hollow Road Phone: Jersey Shore, PA Cell: Employment History

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1 Chappel CV 1 Dorothy Chappel, Ph.D Nices Hollow Road Phone: Jersey Shore, PA Cell: dlchappel@gmail.com Employment History Jersey Shore Area School District/Jersey Shore, PA Superintendent July Present Assistant Superintendent March 2012-July 2013 Second in command of a 375 square mile rural school district with 400 plus employees (200 plus professional staff) with an annual budget of approximately 40 million dollars Work with the board of education, superintendent of schools, principals, subject area supervisors, faculty and community residents, as appropriate, in developing the general philosophy, goals and policies of the instructional program Provide supervision and evaluation of district personnel and in the operation of the school pursuant to the identification of and the addressing of school, staff, and students needs regarding the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and professional staff development activities Lead personnel to ensure the understanding of and the promotion of the educational objectives of the district Work with administrators and faculty in organizing and coordinating appropriate grade level and department meetings as well as special committees, in order to affect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instruction programs (K-12) throughout the district Assist the superintendent and work with appropriate district personnel in the development of district policies and regulations for the smooth implementation of instructional programs and ensure proper and consistent implementation of such policies and regulations Recruit, screen, train, and assign instructional personnel Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive program for the assessment of personnel, instruction, and curriculum including the observation and evaluation of designated personnel Demonstrate leadership in assessing needs, planning, administering and evaluating a multifaceted in-service education program for the administrative, instructional, and support staff in the district Supervise the actions of administrators, teachers, and faculty committees in developing and implementing the curriculum for all levels of student ability Negotiate terms and conduct meetings to develop and maintain Education Association, Act 93 (Administrative), and Classified Staff contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOAs)

2 Chappel CV 2 Supervise the process pursuant to the development of curriculum documents and related materials prepared by personnel Supervise the process pursuant to the selection of textbooks and instructional materials for the district in cooperation with building principals, subject area supervisors, and faculty Keep informed of developments in curriculum and demonstrate leadership implementing appropriate instructional materials, strategies and programs in the district Serve as district representative to various county, state, and national curriculum associations and committees Demonstrate leadership in implementing a comprehensive ongoing program for communicating with a variety of audiences about district programs, student achievement and faculty accomplishments and presenting a positive image of the schools throughout the community, county and state Interpret the present curriculum changes to the board of education, the administration, the staff and the general public Prepare application for, and utilization of, various grants and federal allocations (Title/Perkins/NCLB (ESEA)/IDEA) that enrich the curriculum and instruction Ensure that all district curriculums have been approved by the board of education in accordance with state regulation and district needs Work directly with the supervisory of student services/special education to ensure compliance of federal mandates Directly supervise all department coordinators Coordinate and conduct safety drills and disaster simulations to ensure all protocols are in place in the event of an emergency Director of Career and Technical Education July 2001 Present Implement and maintain an effective and efficient Career and Technical Education program in the district: Chapter 339 Approved Program Evaluation (May, 2006) Report: The school has a model program and much to be proud of as documented by the commendations. Many of those commendations detail programs, services or procedures that are certainly worthy of replication across the state. Seek and execute innovative and appropriate improvement strategies in all programs Prepare for and acquire national certification in all program areas Maintain effective relationships with local, state and federal agencies Recruit, retain, supervise, and evaluate instructional and support staff Act as a direct and immediate resource for all administrative staff regarding a variety of issues Collaborate with regional and local business and industry to recognize needs of the workforce Establish, sustain and promote student organizations Accurately maintain and superintend all local, state and federal reporting Assist and support the promulgation and application of school policies and guidelines Maintain updated knowledge of regulations, guidelines and trends

3 Chappel CV 3 Support and direct an active general advisory committee and supervise an occupational advisory committee for each approved program Provide in-service training for instructional and support staff Write and manage grants and funding sources Coordinate cooperative education and mentoring activities Supervise and maintain a diverse, active and effective community and continuing education program High School Principal July 2011 February 2012 Responsible for the leadership of 72 professional staff and 16 support staff in a high school with approximately 1000 students and an annual budget of approximately $750,000 (minus salary/benefits expenditures) Oversee and approve all building operations Conduct observations and evaluations of professional and classified staff Direct, develop, enhance and promulgate in-service activities on a variety of topics Assign responsibilities and duties to all staff Evaluate and initiate proactive adjustments to student support systems Act as a liaison with alternative placement facilities and community agencies Accurately manage and maintain all local, state and federal reporting Assist in effectively communicating and administering school policies and guidelines Uphold and preserve current understanding of regulations, guidelines and trends Supervise interscholastic athletics (PIAA) and ensure student eligibility Work with students to create school enhancing projects and unique educational experiences Elementary School Principal July 2010 June 2011 Responsible for the leadership of 15 professional staff and 8 support staff in an elementary school with approximately 250 students and an annual budget of approximately $144,000 (minus salary/benefits expenditures) Oversee and approve all building operations Conduct observations and evaluations of professional and classified staff Direct, develop, enhance and promulgate in-service activities on a variety of topics Assign responsibilities and duties to all staff Evaluate and initiate proactive adjustments to student support systems Act as a liaison with alternative placement facilities and community agencies Accurately manage and maintain all local, state and federal reporting Assist in effectively communicating and administering school policies and guidelines Uphold and preserve current understanding of regulations, guidelines and trends Promote and create unique experiences for children School Counselor (CTE liaison) July 2000 July 2001

4 Chappel CV 4 The Pennsylvania State University/University Park, PA Adjunct Instructor, Workforce Education and Development , 2010 Course taught: WF ED 445: Vocational Guidance, 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course o The course is designed for career and technical education instructors, technology education instructors, health occupations instructors, and industrial trainers Keystone Central School District/Lock Haven, PA Area Vocational-Technical School Counselor July 1983 June 2000 Kings College/Wilkes-Barre, PA Career Counselor Wilkes-Barre Area School District/Wilkes-Barre, PA Music Educator (Grades 3 12) Areas of Certification Superintendent s Letter of Eligibility (Commissioned) Vocational Director Principal K-12 School Counselor K-12 (Education Specialist) Music Education K-12 Education The Pennsylvania State University/University Park, PA/1997 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Workforce Education and Development, with a concentration in Leadership. Dissertation title: The Effectiveness of the College Preparatory Curriculum in a Rural Pennsylvania High School Marywood University/Scranton, PA/1982 Master of Science (M.S.) in Counselor Education, with a concentration in elementary and secondary school counseling. Misericordia University/Dallas, PA/1980 Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Music Education, with a concentration in strings education.

5 Chappel CV 5 Professional Activities Funded Projects Safe Schools School Resource Officer Grant (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $90,000 All district schools First Community Foundation Partnership Grant - $12,000 Digital Learning in the New Millennium Equipment Grant (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $18, 579 Automotive Technology, Networking Technology, Manufacturing Technology First Community Foundation Partnership Grant - $10,000 Pilot 1 st Grade Digital Learning in the New Millennium First Community Foundations Partnership Grant - $10,000 Pilot 5 th Grade Digital Learning in the New Millennium Equipment Grant- Matching (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $5625 Automotive Technology First Community Foundations Partnership Grant - $19,611 Digital Learning in the New Millennium Race to the Top (RT3 The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $39,386 Educator Effectiveness Penn College NOW (Penn College/Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development) approx. $258,000 Various Programs - Equipment/Supplies/Professional Development Equipment Grant Matching (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $30, 205 Manufacturing Technology Honda Motor Corporation - $14,000 Automotive Technology Federal Improvement of Education Grant (Competitive) - $143, st Century Digital Learning - FY 2008 Equipment Grant Matching (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $32, 630 Engineering Technology and Information Technology Equipment

6 Chappel CV 6 Classrooms for the Future/Co-writer (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $427,436 Creating a Technology Infrastructure/Senior High School Curriculum Grant (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $15,000 Networked Learning Environment Business/Computer Technologies Curriculum Grant (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $15,000 Child Care Services CDA Certification Equipment Grant- Matching (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $36,630 Communications Technology and Information Technology Curriculum Grant (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $15,000 Construction Technology NCCER Certification Equipment Grant- Matching (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $14,973 Communications Technology and Information Technology Federal Improvement of Education Grant (Competitive) - $100,000 Preparing Today s Students for Tomorrow s Workforce - FY 2005 Equipment Grant- Matching (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $20,000 Manufacturing Technology NIMS Certification Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grant (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $50,000 Computer Aided Drafting/Design (ADDA) and Information Technology (CompTIA A+/Net+) Industry Certification Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grant (The Pennsylvania Department of Education) - $50,000 Automotive Technology NATEF Certification Edited Journals Workforce Education Forum, The Pennsylvania State University Partnerships Penn College NOW concurrent enrollment program in partnership with the Pennsylvania College of Technology (with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the National Science Foundation) Program has grown from 3 to approximately 150 students per year in 8 years (over 670 students to date) Offer concurrent enrollment that results in transcripted college credit in 13 technical courses

7 Chappel CV 7 National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Accreditation (NACEP) Careers Never Imagined partnership with the Pennsylvania College of Technology and the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity funded by the National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education Program Improvement Project One of four schools in the region selected to participate Provides Program Improvement Process for Equity (PIPE) training Focus on increasing the participation of female in nontraditional career and technology education programs that would prepare them for employment in the Marcellus shale natural gas industry PHEAA Work Study Program Provide opportunities for Jersey Shore High School graduates who are eligible for work study in college work in technical jobs in the district Students earn their maximum work study award and the district is reimbursed 40% of the earnings Provides students with relevant technical experiences in a professional environment Publication (Refereed Journal National Rural Education Association) Achieving the Goal: The Educational Effectiveness of the College Prep Curriculum for Rural Students, Pre and Post Graduation. Rural Educator, Volume 23(1), (2001). Chappel, D. Presentations Jersey Shore Area School District: Board Presentations. Topics: AYP- Student Progress; Consolidation; Career and Technical Education Programs/Progress; Community and Continuing Education; Outstanding Student Achievement (Student Organizations FBLA, TSA, Skills USA; Multi-Region STEM Math Science Partnership Grant), Penn College NOW Program, other topics. Jersey Shore Area School District, Jersey Shore, PA. ( ). Chappel, D. Careers Never Imagined: A Gender-Equity Pilot. Presented at the Conference on Integrated Learning: The School to Work Connections, Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA. (November, 2011). Biddle, E., Chappel, D., Piwowar, T., & Hain, D. The State of the Union for Career and Technical Education Programs at Jersey Shore Area High School. Presented to Congressman Glenn GT Thompson. Jersey Shore Area High School, Jersey Shore, PA. (June, 2011). Chappel, D.

8 Chappel CV 8 Formative Assessment - Summarization and Vocabulary: Key Strategies for Improving Student Achievement. Jersey Shore Area School District In-service Presentation. Jersey Shore Area High School, Jersey Shore, PA. (November, 2010). Chappel, D. SAS (Standards Aligned System PDE)Training: Train the Trainer. Jersey Shore Area School District, Jersey Shore, PA. (June, 2010). Chappel, D. Encouraging Non-Traditional Career Enrollment. Presented at the Conference on Integrated Learning: The School to Work Connections, Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA. (November, 2009). Millvan, J. & Chappel, D. The State of the Union for Career and Technical Education Programs at Jersey Shore Area High School. Presented to Congressman John E. Peterson. Jersey Shore Area High School, Jersey Shore, PA. (May, 2007). Chappel, D. The Showcase Portfolio. Presented at the Conference on Integrated Learning: The School to Work Connections, Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA. (November, 2000). Chappel, D. & Mayes, D. The Effectiveness of the College Preparatory Curriculum. Presented at the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, Bushkill Inn and Conference Center, Bushkill, PA. (March, 1999). Chappel, D. Related Accomplishments Community Arts Center Partnership ( School Year): Promoted and executed a means by which every student in the Jersey Shore Area School District attended a live performance (Grades K 10 Community Arts Center) or film performance (Grades 11 and 12 - Lincoln) relating curriculum to the arts with the assistance of funding provided by the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (approximately $29,000). Awards Nominated Fulbright-Hays Scholarship, Misericordia University IHM Scholarship for Graduate Study, Marywood University Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society Memberships - Active Pennsylvania School Boards Association Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Services Administrators Association for Career and Technical Education Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators (Central Region VP 2 years) International Society for Technology in Education Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators

9 Chappel CV 9 National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity National Career Development Association Pennsylvania School Boards Association BLaST IU 17 Curriculum Coordinators Related Service Jersey Shore Area School District Diversity Committee (active) Pennsylvania College of Technology Penn College NOW Steering Committee (active) Pennsylvania College of Technology Automotive Technology Advisory Board (active) Human Services Board of the Lycoming-Clinton Joinder (active) Skills USA Advisor (7 years) National Career and Technical Education Honor Society Advisor (10 years) Occupational Competency Assessment Committee The Department of Education (2 years) Jersey Shore Area Student Assistance Team (10 years) Community Service Jersey Shore Hospital Board of Trustees (active) Jersey Shore Lioness (2 years) Williamsport Symphony Orchestra (10 years)