Lewiston-Auburn College, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston, ME Assistant Professor, Leadership and Organizational Studies September

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1 EDUCATION Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA PhD, Leadership Studies August, 2013 Dissertation: Undocumented Leadership: Learning from the Liberatory Practice of Undocumented College Students University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA Master of Arts, Teaching Washington State Teaching Certification: Social Studies & History August, 2003 Thesis: Seeing the Other Side: Is Teaching Empathy a Purpose of Education? Bachelor of Arts, History & Sociology May, 2002 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Lewiston-Auburn College, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston, ME Assistant Professor, Leadership and Organizational Studies September Adjunct Professor, School of Education February 2012 July, 2013 Taught 2 semester credit course, EDU 453, Social Studies in Secondary Schools Guest Lecture Technology Integration for Professional Teaching Portfolios, EDM 530C, Educational Foundations Co-Facilitator, Master in Teaching Orientation (June, 2010, 2011, 2012) Co-Facilitator, Master in Teaching Mentor Training (September, 2010, 2011) Co-Facilitator, Teacher Performance Assessment Submission Training (March, 2012) South Kitsap High School, Port Orchard, WA Social Studies Instructor August 2003-June 2008 Planned, developed and implemented a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic essential learning as well as challenge students Worked extensively with at-risk students

2 Participated as department team member responsible for education of assigned students Maintained detailed student records and daily grades in a timely and orderly fashion Peer elected member of Building Leadership Team - Planned and implemented staff development - Advised administration regarding school improvement plan Mentored two student teachers with a goal of helping them grow as professionals Built and maintained positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students, parents and community members PRESENTATIONS Davenport, B. (October, 2013). Authentic Leadership vs. Web 3.0: A Fight for Identity and Relationship. Presented at the International Leadership Association (ILA) Annual Conference. Davenport, B. (February, 2013). Understanding the Shadows: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Meet the Needs of Undocumented Students. Presented at the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education (AILACTE) Annual Conference. Davenport, B., Carpenter, K., Conger, S., & McDermott, K. (October, 2012). Building Complexity Bridges Across the Great Divide. Presented at the International Leadership Association (ILA) Annual Conference. Davenport, B. (June, 2012). An Introduction to Undocumented Students. Presented at the inaugural Diversity Education and Equity Pedagogy Retreat. Davenport, B. (March, 2012). Suffering with Another: Servant-Leadership and Compassion. Presented at The Pacific Northwest Regional Conference on Servant Leadership at Marylhusrt University. Davenport, B. & Cowart, A. (March, 2012). Servant-Leadership and School Nursing. Presented at The Pacific Northwest Regional Conference on Servant Leadership at Marylhusrt University. Davenport, B. (March, 2012). Occupy Complexity: Using Complexity to Understand the Leadership Lessons of the Occupy Wall St. Movement. Presented at the SUGU 2012 Leadership Conference at Gonzaga University. Davenport, B. (February, 2012). A Call for Compassion: Moving Beyond the Ten Characteristics of Servant-Leadership. Presented at the Indiana University, Tobias Leadership Conference.

3 Davenport, B. (May, 2011) An Introduction to Servant-Leadership. Presented at the School Nurses of Washington Quarterly Meeting. Davenport, B. (October, 2010). Servant-Leadership and Coaching. Presented at The Pacific Northwest Regional Conference on Servant Leadership at Marylhusrt University. PUBLICATIONS Davenport, B. (In press). Put me in coach, I m ready to serve: The servant-leader as high school coach. The International Journal of Servant-Leadership, 8 (1), TBD. (Peer-reviewed) Davenport, B. (2011). Occupy complexity: Using complexity to examine the Occupy Wall St. movement. Emergence: Complexity & Organization, 13 (4), (Peer-reviewed) MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS Davenport, B. (In progress). A call for compassion: Moving beyond the ten characteristics of servant-leadership. Submitted to International Journal of Leadership Studies. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Instructional Technology Facilitator, School of Education August 2012 July 2013 Promote and facilitate the integration of technology into programs in the School of Education Promote student use of technology in School of Education programs Provide support for program directors to meet established technology goals; Stay abreast of new tools and trends; Provide workshops, classes, and one-on-one assistance for faculty; Act as consultant to faculty for technology integration into classes; In response to faculty and program goals, provide reminders, assistance, and training opportunities Recommend purchases of new hardware and software for School of Education curricula; Oversee the maintenance of hardware and software used in School of Education; Supervise and train student technology worker; Assistant Director, Master in Teaching Program September 2009 July 2013 Serve as program coordinator for the Master in Teaching Program Responsible for all program logistical details

4 Advise teacher candidates throughout the program on endorsement completion requirements and progress Maintain various databases in order to provide up to date and accurate information Assist with MIT budget process including the incurring and payment of expenses Assist in the editing of university publications for the MIT Program including advertisements, catalogs, newsletters and brochures Participate in various department and university meetings including MIT faculty meeting, Graduate Council and Graduate Committee Coordinate and conduct MIT information sessions and recruiting events, including presenting on program features, admissions requirements and financial aid Assistant Director of Admissions July 2008 August 2009 Communicated and built positive relationships with prospective students, families and high schools through in person, phone, and communication Represented Whitworth University at various conferences and recruitment functions in a positive and effective manner Interpreted and implemented admissions policies in a fair and ethical manner Worked effectively as part of a team as well as independently South Kitsap Young Life, Port Orchard, WA Teacher Staff/Area Director October 2006-June 2008 Actively recruited, trained and led volunteer leaders Served as coordinator for South Kitsap Young Life Actively involved in the spiritual development of leaders and students Coordinated yearly training retreat Developed and maintained relationships with adolescents, leaders and adults from a diverse population Planned and led team during weekly student outreach meetings Actively participated in area committee meeting Led weekly Bible studies with students Built and maintained relationships with community schools and businesses University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA Graduate Resident Director August 2002-May 2003

5 Responsible for daily operations of Trimble Residence Hall Participated in selection, training and supervision of student staff Mediated student conflict with a goal of student education Enforced university policies and procedures Managed budget and funds for residence hall leadership team Responded to crisis and emergency situations Effectively worked with a diverse student population Acted as an informal advisor to undergraduate students SERVICE Young Professionals of the Lewiston-Auburn Area (2013- ) Blind Reviewer, Journal of Leadership Education (2013- ) Committee for Diversity Education, Whitworth University ( ) Graduate Committee, Whitworth University ( ) Chair, Graduate Commencement Committee, Whitworth University ( ) Commencement Committee, Whitworth University ( ) RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Trainer/Mentor, Young Life Student Staff September 2010-Present Provide continued training for student leaders with a goal of improving leadership ability in a spiritual setting Plan and lead various Young Life student staff training sessions Meet weekly with leaders to explore issues of faith and support their ministry work PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP International Leadership Association (ILA)

6 REFERENCES Dr. Shann Ferch Professor of Leadership Studies School of Professional Studies Gonzaga University 502 E. Boone Ave MSC Box Dr. Caroline Fu Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies School of Professional Studies Gonzaga University 502 E. Boone Ave MSC Dr. David Cherry Director, Master in Teaching Program School of Education Whitworth University 300 W Hawthorne Rd. Spokane, WA dcherry@whitworth.edu Dr. Betty Williams Chair, Teacher Education Department Whitworth University 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. Spokane, WA bwilliams@whitworth.edu Dr. Kent McDonald Lecturer in Theology Whitworth University 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. Spokane, WA kmcdonald@whitworth.edu