K E L L I E T E R R Y, P H. D.

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1 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES 15 DICKEY HALL LEXINGTON, KY OFFICE PHONE FAX K E L L I E T E R R Y, P H. D. EDUCATION Ph.D., Educational Administration, Michigan State University, East Concentrations: K-12 Educational Leadership, Special Education. Dissertation: Response of K-12 Districts to Policy Mandates Introduced Through Federal and State Legislation. Dissertation Committee Chair: Dr. Philip A. Cusick Elementary Teaching Certificate, Michigan State University, East Certification: Professional Elementary Teaching Certificate, K-8 self-contained, K-5 all subjects. Endorsement: K-12 Special Education, Emotional Impairment. M.S., Education, Indiana University, South Bend, IN. Concentration: Counseling and Guidance. A.B., Psychology, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI. Minor: Sociology. HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, 2009-Present. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. Teach EDL 669, Leadership for School Problem Solving, a required course for students pursuing master s and educational specialist degrees. Course explores principles and methods of systematic site-based problem identification, diagnosis, and development of data-driven solutions for the improvement of practice in school settings. Developed course syllabus and provide instruction through face-to-face and online learning sessions. Implement Blackboard, UK s web-based learning management system, for all aspects of course development and communication, including use of videos and podcasts, PowerPoints, readings, and learning activities. Incorporate discussion boards, live chat, and e- mail to engage online student participation. Developed and facilitated an online professional development course for Kentucky educators entitled Distributed Leadership: Translating Research into Practice for the UK Center for Professional Development. Adjunct Faculty, Michigan State University, East Taught Inquiry for Educational Leaders, EAD 854 and 855, a two semester sequence of required coursework for students pursuing master s and educational specialist degrees. Courses included basics of educational research, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods,

2 Kellie Terry, Ph.D. 2 using school improvement as the structure and vehicle for inquiry, and developing and implementing participatory action research projects for school and district-based inquiry. Conducted site visits at three Michigan high schools participating in a Smaller Learning Communities Grant, funded by the federal government and administered by the Michigan Coalition for Essential Schools (MCES). Assisted MSU faculty in writing evaluation reports commissioned by MCES. Conducted site visits at Detroit Public Schools elementary schools receiving funding for school improvement through the Skillman Foundation. Collaborated with MSU faculty and volunteers to write site reports. Prepared to teach courses in the following areas: Educational Leadership, Organizational Theory, Change Theory, Inquiry for Educational Leaders, History of US Education and Educational Foundations, Instructional Supervision in General Education and Special Education, General Education Curricula in K-12 Education, and Politics of Education. Skills for higher education: Ability to develop organizational and departmental vision in collaboration with others, implementing plans to build student enrollment and commitment. Ability to network and build collegial relationships effectively in new settings. Demonstrated ability to develop appropriate course curriculum and learning experiences, including online learning. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with graduate students, focused on academic and professional preparation for effective educational leadership. RESEARCH Unpublished Manuscript Terry, K. (2007). Response of K-12 districts to policy mandates introduced through federal and state legislation. Department of Educational Administration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Manuscripts Submitted for Publication Terry, K. (2009). We just can t seem to do what NCLB expects us to do. Manuscript submitted for publication. Terry, K. (2009). Compliance, capacity, & commitment: Examining P-12 districts responses to No Child Left Behind. Manuscript submitted for publication. Internal Grant Application Terry, K. (Principal). Assessing KSI/RTI implementation in Kentucky districts and schools. Application for Summer Faculty Fellowship sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, $7, (Summer 2010). Research in Progress Response of K-12 Districts to Policy Mandates Introduced Through Federal and State Legislation (Preparing manuscript). Assessing KSI/RTI Implementation in Kentucky Districts and Schools. (Preparing survey instruments and submitting IRB application).

3 Kellie Terry, Ph.D. 3 SERVICE Department Service Collaborated on design of new Master s in Educational Leadership program with department colleagues, proposed to College of Education on December 8, Co-developed philosophy and framework for courses, and developed six new course syllabi. Collaborating on design of new Principal Preparation Program. Collaborated on search for new tenure-track faculty and hiring process. College Service University of Kentucky representative to Michigan State University s National Classroom Assessment Project, a multi-university collaborative research and planning group. Committee Member, College of Education Inclusiveness Committee (September Present). University Service Discussion Leader, University of Kentucky Common Reading Experience for Incoming Freshman, August 25, OTHER ACTIVITIES Professional Memberships AERA (American Educational Research Association) ASCD (Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development) KASA (Kentucky Association of School Administrators) NSDC (National Staff Development Council) UCEA (University Council of Educational Administration) Development Activities Attended SACS-CASI Conference: School Improvement and Kentucky P-20 Center Plans (December 4, 2009) College of Education Discussion Session: Oklahoma K20 Center-5 Phase Model (December 3, 2009) New UK Faculty Development Series: Promotion & Tenure Lite (December 3, 2009) Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series: School-Community Relationships in the Commonwealth and Beyond (December 2, 2009) College of Education Seminar: Digital Game-Based Learning and Student Engagement (December 2, 2009) Annual Conference: University Council of Educational Administration (November 19-22, 2009) Brown Bag Lunch Session: Integrating Technology in UK Courses (November 17, 2009) Faculty Breakfast Meeting with UK President Todd (November 12, 2009) New UK Faculty Development Series: Diversity at UK (November 4, 2009) New Faculty Seminar with College of Education Associate Dean Slaton: Research Funding Opportunities (November 3, 2009) College of Education Discussion: Representative Carl Rollins on Kentucky Education (October 22, 2009) Educational Law Association Conference Session: Rose at 20: The Past and Future of School Finance Litigation (October 21, 2009) New UK Faculty Development Series: Research at UK (October 15, 2009)

4 Kellie Terry, Ph.D. 4 New Faculty Seminar with College of Education Associate Dean Slaton: Start up Funds and Faculty Performance Review (October 5, 2009) College of Education Symposium: Internationalization at UK (September 25, 2009) New UK Faculty Development Series: Generation X Teaches Generation Y (September 23, 2009) University of Kentucky Orientation: New Faculty Orientation (August 20, 2009) College of Education Retreat: Annual Faculty Retreat (August 18, 2009) Conference: Kentucky Association of School Administrators Summer Conference (July 15-17, 2009) PREK-12 EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Director of Educational Services, 2005-Present. East Lansing Public Schools, East Enrollment 3,400 students in a highly diverse school setting. Provided leadership for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. o Directed the development, implementation, and evaluation of all curriculum and instruction, prek- 12, aligned to national and state standards. o Coordinated all aspects of local, state, and national assessments; report on data analysis to improve curriculum, instruction, and student achievement. o Facilitated the work of Curriculum Council, comprised of content committees and curriculum chairs, related to all aspects of educational programming. o Provided consultation, coaching, and support to school leaders and district administrators to improve educational programming for students. o Collaborated with Dr. Michelle Williams at MSU to develop and implement an NSF grant for K-12 science teachers. o Served as a partner with MSU and Ingham ISD for the PROM/SE Grant (Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Math and Science Education), August 2005 through June o Worked with district Technology Committee to improve classroom implementation of software to enhance student learning and differentiate instruction based on students interests and needs. Facilitated all aspects of district strategic planning and school improvement. o Coordinated district committee for strategic planning with an external consultant, resulting in a board-approved, four year strategic plan for the district ( ). o Facilitated district North Central Accreditation advisory committee of diverse stakeholders and consult with NCA building teams. o Participated in external Quality Assurance Review site visits to other K-12 districts. Developed, implemented, and monitored instructional budgets, including the Educational Services budget and all federal and state educational grant budgets. Developed, implemented, and evaluated new programs to increase student achievement. o Planned, implemented, and evaluated the Extended Learning Time or ELT Program, the district s first after school Title I support program for eligible elementary students, staffed by district teachers and paraprofessionals. Resulted in increased student achievement in core content areas through strategic instruction, as well as improved organizational skills, self-advocacy, and homework completion. o Planned, implemented, and evaluated highly successful summer school classes for student remediation in English Language Arts and Mathematics for two years, doubling student participation from the first to the second summer, serving students in grades K-9. o Collaborated with district ELL coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate ELL services for eligible students. Planned and coordinated professional development for all professional staff. o Conducted Professional Development Survey of all district staff, using results to improve district professional development.

5 Kellie Terry, Ph.D. 5 o Facilitated a variety of professional development experiences for staff on topics such as Differentiated Instruction, Balanced Assessment, Curriculum Development, etc. o Planned and facilitated many administrative meetings, including August 2007 retreat and principals inservices. Contributed to mentoring, development, and evaluation of professional staff. o Conducted orientations for new teaching staff based on Danielson s framework for professional teaching practice, incorporating introduction to content curricula, lesson design and delivery, and professional resources. o Developed a model for induction of new and probationary teachers in our ISD, collaborating with Ingham Intermediate School District staff and colleagues from three area districts. o Evaluated professional staff in accordance with state requirements and local contracts, providing appropriate support to probationary and veteran staff. o Consulted with superintendent on evaluation of elementary and secondary principals. Provided strategic plan, curriculum, and student achievement updates to school board. Collaborated with parents and community members through diverse structures including standing and ad hoc committees, parent council meetings, and individual contacts with concerned stakeholders. Teacher Leader and Teacher, East Lansing Public Schools, East Lansing, Michigan. Fulfilled diverse instructional specialist and classroom teacher positions, including Title I, ELL, Resource Room (special education), and general education assignments. Provided district wide and school-based service as NCA District Chair, English Language Arts Curriculum Chair, and building Teacher Leader. Contract Elementary School Counselor, Assigned to Gier Park Elementary School, Lansing, MI, through Gateway Community Services. Provided individual and small group counseling for students, conducted parent education groups, and crisis intervention for students and families, in a racially and socioeconomically diverse school, with about 75% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. PRESENTATIONS Terry, K. (2008, October). A Systems Approach to Differentiated Instruction. Keynote address at the Leadership Café series, sponsored by Ingham Intermediate School District, Kellogg Conference Center, East Terry, K. (2008, September). Professional and Ethical Responsibilities in Assessment Administration. Inservice for East Lansing Public Schools teachers and administrators, East Terry, K., & Baryo, B. (2008, June). Proposal for Realigned Secondary Science Scope and Sequence. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Community, East Terry, K. (2008, June). Integrating Mastery Learning, Differentiated Instruction, and Universal Design for Learning. Presentation for Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, Holland, MI. Terry, K. & Humphrey, K. (2007, April). Overview of East Lansing Public Schools Faculty and Community Surveys of World Language Instruction: Analysis and Recommendations for District Programming. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K., et. al. (2008, February). Doctoral Tales: From Coursework to Dissertation to Professional Career. Address and panel discussion at the Educational Administration Leadership Conference, Michigan State University, East Terry, K. (2008, February). Deepening Our Understanding of Differentiated Instruction. Opening address for full day professional development for district administration and faculty, East Lansing Public Schools, East

6 Kellie Terry, Ph.D. 6 Terry, K., et. al. (2007, October). Differentiated Instruction: Shared Learning for District Leaders. Keynote session for full day of professional development for administrators and teacher leaders, East Lansing Public Schools, East Terry, K. (2007, September). Overview of Differentiated Instruction and Instructional Leadership. Inservice for principals and district administrators, East Lansing Public Schools, East Lansing, MI. Terry, K. (2007, August). Summer Academic Skills Program: Overview of Student Achievement Gains and Outcomes. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K. (2007, June). East Lansing Public Schools Strategic Plan: Mapping SP Activities for Inservice for administrators and teacher leaders, East Murphy, C., & Terry, K. (2007, March). East Lansing Public Schools Strategic Plan: Taking the Long View, Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K. (2007, February). Understanding the New Michigan Merit Examination. Presentation and inservice for East Lansing High School parents, faculty, and students. East Terry, K. (2007, January). Demystifying the Michigan Merit Examination. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K. (2006, November). Unpacking Michigan s School Improvement Framework (SIF) and Education YES!, Michigan s School Accreditation System. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools NCA Advisory Committee, administrators, Board members, and parents. East Terry, K. (2006, October). Analyzing MEAP and IOWA student achievement trend data. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Community, East Terry, K. (2006, August). Understanding Michigan s School Accreditation System (Education YES!) and School Report Cards. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K., et. al. (2006, March). East Lansing Public Schools Wellness Committee: Policy Recommendations for Improving Health, Physical Education, and Nutrition Education in the East Lansing Public Schools. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K. (2005, October). East Lansing Public Schools Annual Report. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K. (2005, September). Overview of East Lansing Public Schools Student Standardized MEAP and IOWA Test Scores. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Terry, K. & Scott, M. (2005, March). Teaching Content Area Reading and Writing Using Researchbased Best Practices. Inservice for East Lansing Public Schools elementary teachers during district professional development day, East Terry, K. & Michener-Israel, E. (2005, February). Understanding Best Practices in Language and Spelling Instruction. Presentation for East Lansing Public School parents, East Terry, K. & Strause, L. (2004, December). Getting Started on NCA School Improvement for ELPS Schools. Presentation for East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education and Community, East Terry, K., et. al. (2004, November). Data Analysis and the NCA School Profile. Inservice for Glencairn Elementary School staff, East Terry, K. (2004, August). Teaching Personal Narrative Writing: Using Modeled/Shared/Guided Writing with Student-Friendly 6 Traits Rubrics to Increase Student Achievement. Inservice for East Lansing Public Schools teachers during full day of district professional development, East

7 Kellie Terry, Ph.D. 7 Terry, K. (2003, November). Implementing Rosetta Stone Software with English Language Learners. Inservice for East Lansing Public Schools ELL teachers, East Terry, K., & Strause, L. (2003, April). Implementing NCA Performance Accreditation Model in K-12 Schools. Inservice for East Lansing Public Schools NCA Steering Committee, East Lansing, MI. Terry, K. (2002, August). Improving Students English Language Arts Skills: Implementing Units of Instruction Using Research-based Best Practices. Inservice for East Lansing Public Schools teachers during full day of district professional development, East RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Community Mental Health Counselor, Community Mental Health, Provided individual substance abuse treatment and crisis intervention at the Ingham County Jail and in an aftercare setting for court-mandated inmates and probationers. Personal Counselor, Saint Mary s College, Notre Dame, IN. Provided personal and career counseling to students, including group facilitation and crisis intervention. Clinical and Graduate Internships, Provided supervised clinical counseling in a community mental health agency and college counseling and advising while completing my master s degree. ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Higher education: o Experience teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students. o Experience collaborating with faculty on reconstruction of Educational Specialist program in the Educational Administration Department at Michigan State University. o Experience collaborating with department on faculty search process and interviews. PreK-12 experience: o Background in a significant array of K-12 positions and responsibilities, affording a unique, comprehensive perspective of educational organizations. o Integrity and competence as a leader has earned respect of peers throughout the region. o Ability to envision and develop large scale, long-term projects and implement in practice Strong communication skills in all venues: orally in small and large meetings and presentations, and in written communications. Technology proficiencies: o Research and productivity: SPSS, online indexes and search engines, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint. o Web-based course management: Blackboard, Angel. o Student management and data analysis: Pearson PowerSchool and Pearson Inform. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Recipient of Jennie E. Eason Special Education Scholarship at Michigan State University, Recipient of Excellence in Education award at Indiana University, 1989.