JEANNETTE L. BRELSFORD, Ph.D.

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Cogan Station, PA 17728

570-***-****

E-mail: ab9mz0@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeannettebrelsford/

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Ph.D. (2011) Penn State University, University Park, PA (Educational Leadership)

M.S. (2003) Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA (Instructional Technology)

M.Ed. (2002) Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA (Curriculum and Instruction)

B.S. (1984) Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA (Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pennsylvania State University

Researcher Fellow (Higher Education): 2010 – Present

Penn State University, 2009 – 2011

Graduate Assistant, Educational Leadership (EDLDR) and Educational Theory and Policy (EDTHP)

Coastal Carolina University, 2008 – 2009

Instructor, Health Promotion and Physical Education

LiveText Assessment Coordinator

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 2007 – 2008

Instructor, Health and Physical Education

The Pennsylvania State University-Ticket Program, 2004 – 2006

Instructor, Graduate School, College of Instructional Systems

Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2003 – 2005

Curriculum Development Specialist

K-12 PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS

Wyalusing Area High School, 2000 - 2002

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Troy Area High School, 1998 - 1999

Health, Driver Education and Over the Road Teacher

Susquehanna Health System, 1991 – 1998

Health Promotion, Disease Prevention Educator/ Adolescent Specialist

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Towanda Area High School, 1/1985 – 6/1987

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Montoursville Area School District

Substitute: Physical Education & Driver Education, 1985 – present

PUBLICATIONS

Brelsford, J., (2013). (Under Review). Policies and practices impacting the school day. Play, Policy, & Practice

Interest Forum of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Brelsford, J., (2013). (Under review). Dual discourse of recess during the school day. Play, Policy, & Practice

Interest Forum of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Willits, F., Brennan, M., Brelsford, J., Beierlein, J., Wade, B., Ragan, L., Dillon, J., Waggett, N., (2011). Penn

State Quality of Instruction: Perceptions of faculty and students concerning the elements of teaching

quality. University Park, PA: Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence: The Pennsylvania State

University. Available online at: http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/quality_of_instruction/.

Willits, F., Brennan, M., Brelsford, J., Beierlein, J., Wade, B., Ragan, L., Dillon, J., Waggett, N., (2011). Penn

State Quality of Instruction: Undergraduate students’ evaluation of teaching quality at university park.

University Park, PA: Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence: The Pennsylvania State University,

Available online at: http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/quality_of_instruction/.

Willits, F., Brennan, M., Brelsford, J., Beierlein, J., Wade, B., Ragan, L., Dillon, J., Waggett, N., (2011). Penn

State Quality of Instruction: Students’ views of faculty use of specific elements of quality teaching.

University Park, PA: Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence: The Pennsylvania State University.

Available online at: http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/quality_of_instruction/.

PUBLICATIONS IN PREPARATION

Brelsford, J. L., Brennan, M., & Willits, F. (in progress). Penn State as a Community of Learning: Revisiting

Ernest Boyer in a time of Uncertainty.

Brelsford, J. L., Brennan, M., & Willits, F. (in progress). Pennsylvania State Universities Longitudinal Study of

Boyer’s Community of Learning.

Brelsford, J. L. (in progress). Quality of instruction: Importance across settings and time.

GRANTS

2004-2009 - Collaborating Investigator, Carol M. White P.E P. Grant Winner ($457,000) – Montoursville

Area School District, Montoursville, PA. Grant was to increase fitness levels of students aided by technology

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2006 – Consultant - Carol M. White P.E.P. Grant Winner ($600,000) Jersey Shore School District, Jersey

Shore, PA

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research interests include: School and Community Partnerships, Ethics, Quality of Instruction in Higher

Education, Technology across the Curriculum

SERVICE RELATED ACTIVITIES

Program Committee Invited Peer Reviewer - American Educational Research Association (AERA)

2014 SIG-Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education

Program Committee Peer Reviewer - Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) 2013

Conference

Program Committee Peer Reviewer - University Council of Educational Administrators (UCEA) 2012,

2013 Conference

Program Committee Peer Reviewer - Value of Play 2012, 2013, 2014 Conference

Speakers Bureau – US Play Coalition

International Play Advocate – US Play Coalition

The Pennsylvania State University

University Service: September 2010-December 2011

Analyzed syllabi, designed and developed rubrics, compared and contrasted, evaluated, and uploaded

curriculums to PDE and Federal education sites for EDLDR recertification

Consulted with PSU’s School Psychology and Counselor Education programs for NCATE and PDE

Recertification

Selected to participate on Penn State’s Quality of Instruction Research Team

College Service: September 2010-December 2011

Student Advisor to the Department of Education Policy Studies and Educational Leadership Program

Selected by the Department of Education Policy Studies to:

o Represented all advanced degree students - Student Advisory Forum (SAF) to the Dean and

College of Education

Peer advisor and mentor to Master and Doctoral Students

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

University Service: December 2008

Pennsylvania Department of Education Reviewer and Technical Writer for Pennsylvania's

Standards Aligned System for Pre-K Health, Physical Education and Safety, December 18, 2007,

Harrisburg, PA

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College Service: December 2008-August 2009

Advised and mentored advisees on curriculum and job placements

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

INTERNATIONAL

Brelsford, J. L., (2013, January). Quality of instruction: Student and instructor views 1995-2011. World

Conference Forum, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Brelsford, J. L. (2011, September). Perceptions and values of administrators and educators surrounding

recess. Authentic Leadership: The Intersection of Purpose, Process and Context, Victoria, British

Columbia, Canada.

NATIONAL

Brelsford, J. L.(2013, September). Ethics, Educational Leaders, and the Dual Discourse of Recess during the

School Day. 18th Annual Values and Leadership Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Brelsford, J. L.(2013, February). Recess Follow the bouncing ball: The Perception and Value of Recess through

the Eyes of Administrators and Teachers. International Play Conference (IPA), Clemson University,

Clemson, South Carolina.

Brelsford, J. L. (2012, November). Penn state quality of instruction: Undergraduate students’ evaluations of

teacher quality at university park. University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Annual

Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Mackey, H.J., Farmer, E.I., Cardona, S.M., & Brelsford, J. L. (2010, October). School-university social order:

Exploring stakeholder perceptions of applying a translational approach to school-university

partnerships. Paper presented at the University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Annual

Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Cardona, S.M., Mackey, H.J., & Brelsford, J. L. (October 2010). School-university partnerships: How

technology plays a role in joint venture relationships. Innovative technology session for the University

Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mackey, H.J., Farmer, E.I., Cardona, S.M., & Brelsford, J. L. (October 2010). School-university social order:

Exploring stakeholder perceptions of applying a translational approach to school-university

partnerships. Paper presented at the University Council for Education Administration Annual

Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Cardona, S.M., Mackey, H.J., & Brelsford, J. L. (October 2010). School-university partnerships: How

technology plays a role in joint venture relationships. Innovative technology session for the University

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Council for Education Administration Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Brelsford, J. L., Cillo, M. (2009). Life Changing Strides, NASPE Physical Education Teacher Education

Conference: Exploring an Ocean of Change, Myrtle Beach, SC

Brelsford, J. L. (1997). Hospital based community health education linked to adolescent health. Eastern District

Association/AAHPERD Annual Convention, Climbing and Moving Mountains: The future of our

professions, The Sheraton Burlington, Burlington, VT.

REGIONAL/LOCAL

Brelsford, J. L. (2008). Build it and they will come, The building of a wellness center. Pennsylvania State

Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 75th Annual Conference, Lancaster

Host Resort, Lancaster, PA.

Brelsford, J. L., (2003). Thinking out of the box while using assessment, Pennsylvania Two Year Colleges

(PA2YC), Pittsburgh, PA.

Brelsford, J. L., (2003). WebCT Summer Institute III, “Respondus and assessment. Pennsylvania College of

Technology, Williamsport, PA.

Brelsford, J. L., (2003). WebCT Summer Institute III – Assessment. Pennsylvania College of Technology,

Williamsport, PA.

Brelsford, J. L., (2003). WebCT Summer Institute III - Advanced assessments. Pennsylvania College of

Technology, Williamsport, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1998). Humor and life. Columbia-Montour Women’s' Conference, Bloomsburg University,

Bloomsburg, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1998). Time management and procrastination. The Pennsylvania State University Co-

operative, Bradford County, Teen Retreat, Painted Post, NY.

Brelsford, J. L. (1996). Challenged learning or learning challenged. The Pennsylvania State Association of

Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 65th Annual Conference, Lancaster Host Resort,

Lancaster, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1996). Are you laughing?. ABWA-Women's Conference, Williamsport, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1996). Parenting and the teenager. WRAK-AM, Tom Grahmn Show. Williamsport, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1996). Confronting adolescent issues. Health Symposium, Bloomsburg University,

Bloomsburg, PA.

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Brelsford, J. L. (1996). Humor in the workplace. Presentation for Secretaries' Day, Bloomsburg University,

Bloomsburg, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1993, 1994, 1995). Stress management and its complications to everyday life. Women's

Lecture Series/Women's Conference, Williamsport, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1995). Humor, laughter, and stress. Women's Conference-ABWA, Williamsport, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996). Adolescents and stress, Humor and health, Laughter and its

benefits. WRAK/WKSB: Staying Healthy Radio Show.

WORKSHOPS

Brelsford, J. L. (1995). Development and implementation of an adolescent advisory board. Workshop

Presentation-Pennsylvania Public Health Association, Harrisburg, PA.

Brelsford, J. L. (1994). Hospital based health promotion-The LifeCenter. Workshop Presentation-Pennsylvania

Public Health Association, Harrisburg, PA.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2006 – Present - Montoursville Coordinated School Health Council

2006 – Present – Lycoming County Fitness Challenge

2005 – Present - Coordinated School Health Council Board Member

2008 – 2009 – Technology Committee – Coastal Carolina University

2009- 2009 – Distance Learning Committee – Coastal Carolina University

2008 – 2009 – Bicycle Task Force – Coastal Carolina University

2008 – 2009 – College Website Development – Coastal Carolina University

2007 – 2008 - International “Friend” Committee – Lock Haven University

1999 Hospital Association of PA Award-"The LifeCenter"

1996-98 Board of Directors-American Cancer Society

1996, 1997 Chair -Relay for Life-American Cancer Society ($200,000+)

1995-97 Education Board Member-American Cancer Society

1995-97 Children's Discovery Workshop Board

1996 AIDS Resource Alliance Board-World Aids Day- Wall of Hope

1995 and 1998 - Activity/Entertainment Chair-American Cancer Society-Relay for Life.

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Co-Chairperson - Lycoming Unit Comprehensive School Health Education

State Board -American Heart Association-School-Site Health Education

School to Work-Representative –Pennsylvania College of Technology

Lock Haven University - Master of Education Student Representative

Chair/Advisory Boards

2005 – Present Lycoming County Fitness Challenge

2000-Present Non-Profit School Based Comprehensive Health Advisory Board Director

1991-1999 Healthy-Life-Weigh

1991-1999 Teen Weight-No-More

1991-1999 Adolescent Advisory Board

1991-1999 RespecTeen Advisory Board

1991-1999 Aids Resource Alliance Board

1991-1999 Know Your Body Coordinator

1991-1999 Preventing Teen Pregnancy Board

1991-1999 Susquehanna Valley Tobacco Coalition Board

1991-1999 American Cancer Society-Comprehensive School Health Education

1991-1999 American Heart Association-School Site Task Force

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (Past and Present)

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) 2013

American Education Research Association (AERA) 2009 - present

Association for Supervision and Curriculum (ASCD) 1995-present

International Play Association (IPA) 2010 - present

University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) 2009 – present

Pennsylvania Association of Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD)-1985-present

The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) 1985-present

The South Carolina Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance (SCHPERD) 2008-2009

American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) -1989-1999

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