Cindy Clark, Ph.D. I. FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS Education: Ph.D. in Health Education Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 62901 1998 M.S. in Health Science 56001 1991 B.S. in School Health 56001 1989 B.A. in Spanish 56001 1989 B.S. in Community Health 56001 1983 A.S. in Dental Hygiene 56001 1983 Levels of Certification: Valid Teacher Substitute Certificate Issued by the State Teacher Certification Board, State of Illinois Issued August, 2008 Valid Registered Dental Hygienist License Issued by the Illinois State Board of Dentistry, State of Illinois Issued January, 1992 Valid Registered Dental Hygienist License Issued by the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry, State of Minnesota Issued August, 1983 Experience: Assistant Professor of Education Pikeville College, Pikeville, KY Anatomy and Physiology Human Pathology Consumer Health 2011 to present
Health Issues in Aging Stress Management Sex Education: Theory and Practice Human Growth and Development Research Methodology Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology Introduction to Health Science Foundations of Human Health Ethics and Jurisprudence for Dental Hygienists Professional Practice in Health Care Management Dental Hygiene Clinic Dental Materials Preventive Oral Care Clinic Lecture, DH 355 and DH 320 Professional Development (Off-Campus Academic Programs) Spanish 102 Personal and Community Health Concepts of Fitness and Wellness Carbondale Community High School, Carbondale, IL High School Teacher: Business Computer Technology Physical Education Permanent Substitute Teacher 2010-2011 (9 months) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Health Education 2008-2010 (2 years) John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL Health Education John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL Aquatics Instructor: Aquatics Permanent Substitute Instructor 2009 (4 months) 2008-2010 (2 years) Carbondale Community High School, Carbondale, IL 2008 (3 months) High School Teacher: Health Permanent Substitute Teacher Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 1993-2000 (7 years)
Dental Hygiene Anatomy and Physiology Human Pathology Dental Hygiene Clinic Clinic Coordinator/Faculty Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Graduate Assistant: Health Education 1991-1993 (2 years) Jackson County Health Department, Murphysboro, IL Public Health Educator: School-Based Fluoride Mouth rinse Program School-Based Dental Sealant Program Grant Director/Program Coordinator 1991-1995 (4 years) Dental Hygiene Clinic Dental Hygiene Lab Courses Graduate Assistant: Health Science Student Teacher: Spanish 102 1989-1991 (2 years) 1989-1991 (2 years) 1988 (4 months) Mankato East High School, Mankato, MN Student Teacher: Health (Grades 8 & 11) 1989 (4 months) Physical Education Ski Instructor 1983 (4 months)
II. BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING Consistently model best practices in teaching through course development and requirements for all courses taught: Anatomy and Physiology, Human Pathology, Consumer Health, Health Issues in Aging, Stress Management, Sex Education: Theory and Practice, Human Growth and Development, Research Methodology, Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology, Introduction to Health Science, Foundations of Human Health, Ethics and Jurisprudence for Dental Hygienists, Professional Practice in Health Care Management, Dental Hygiene Clinic, Dental Materials, Preventive Oral Care, Clinic Lecture, DH 355 and DH 320, Professional Development (Off-Campus Academic Programs), Spanish 102, Personal and Community Health, Concepts of Fitness and Wellness: o pre-assessment, formative, and summative assessment o assignments accommodating various learning styles and student choice o address diversity as applies to various content areas o utilize and encourage use of technology in presentations o use variety of strategies for course assignments that can be transferred to the elementary classroom o require reflection on teaching practice, especially as it aligns with the Illinois Teacher Standards and Code of Ethics o use of case studies in analyses of best teaching practice III. BEST PRACTICES IN SCHOLARSHIP Category I Kittleson, M., Clark, C., Ragon, B. (1993). HIV Knowledge of Health Care Workers and Its Impact on OSHA Requirements. Presented at the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA. Clark, C. (1993). Oral Hygiene Affects Youth. Presented to the National Youth Sport Program at the Southern Illinois University Recreational Center, Carbondale, IL. Clark, C. (1992). The Integration of Oral Health Education Into Existing Public Health Programs. Presented at the Illinois Society for Public Health Education Conference. Clark, C. (1991). Proposal for the Baccalaureate Dental Hygiene Department at Mankato State University. Presented to the Southern Minnesota Dental Association, Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and the Dean of the College of Health and Human Performance at Mankato State University, Mankato, MN.
Clark, C. (1991). Dental Health Program for Native Americans at White Earth and Red Lake Indian Reservations. Grotto Foundation, St. Paul, MN. Clark, C. (1993). Promoting Graduate Teaching Assistantships. Presented to all incoming graduate assistants at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Category II Program design: o Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Dental Hygiene Department, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. o Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Health Education & Recreation Department, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Served on 2 accreditation committees Category III Clark, C. (1992). Evaluation of Toddler Day Care Oral Hygiene Practices at Southern Illinois University. Presented to the Administrator, staff, and board members of the Child Development Laboratory, College of Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. (1989). International Internship, Government of Mexico, Toluca, Mexico. (1983). Community Health Internship, Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, Mankato, MN. (1982). Sociology Internship, Emmanuel St. Joseph Hospital, Mankato, MN. (1992). Graduate Research Assistant. Sex Education Textbook Review for the Educational Training Resource Publishing Company. Grant awarded to the Department of Health Education, College of Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (1991). Research Assistant. English to Spanish translation of the textbook Mi Cuerpo es Mio for the American School in Guatemala IV. SERVICE To the University: Advising students Research Committee SOAR - early registration To the Unit: Education Committee Curriculum alignment with National and State standards
Curriculum alignment with Assessments Accreditation preparation To P-12: Illinois Substitute Teacher 2008-2011 o Supervise / support faculty and students o Provide professional development o Design class schedule o Curriculum design o Provide faculty evaluation, supervision and support o Coordinated annual faculty versus student football game To the Professional Community: Memberships o American Dental Hygienists Association o Southern Illinois University Alumni Association o American Public Health Association o American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) Attend o Southern Illinois Dental Society o Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators (KATE) Presentation: Assessing Assessment 2011 o Kentucky Association for College Teacher Educators (KACTE) Senate Bill 1 Training 2011 Proposal Accepted for 2012 National Conference