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BRAD ZDENEK
Bellefonte, PA 16823
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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
****-******* **.*. ********* (Educational Leadership)
University The Pennsylvania State University,
Park, PA 3.95 GPA with coursework completed for Ph.D., principal certification, and
superintendent s letter of eligibility. Defense and completion estimated for Fall 2012.
1999 Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education/Social Sciences
St. Augustine, Flagler College
FL Five-time member of Dean s list, two-time member of President s list. Member
Alpha Chi and Phi Alpha honor societies. Member Who s Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges 1996 - 1999.
Graduated Cum Laude.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012-CurrentDirector of Program Design and Development
University STEM Scouts Initiative College of Education at Penn State University
Park, PA Executive Director Kyle Peck
Direct the development of organizational supports and a professional
development infrastructure for the STEM Scouts initiative
(www.stemscouts.org), with the goal of pooling the talents and resources of
universities, government agencies, corporations, and individuals. Also support
and contribute to the instructional design and assessment efforts during the
pilot phase of the program.
2009-2011Professional Development Task LeadUniversity Regional Educational Lab Mid-Atlantic Region
Park, PA Director Kyle Peck
Directed the design and execution of 12 professional development workshops
focused on bridging high quality research, policy, and practice for over 7,100
educators with a budget of $3 million, while maintaining a mean satisfaction score of
4.5 of 5 on customer satisfaction surveys. Also regularly presented on high quality
research design and methods for both consuming and using research in educational
practice at regional and national conferences.
2006-2009Graduate AssistantUniversity Regional Educational Lab Mid-Atlantic Region
Park, PA Director Kyle Peck
Assisted in the development and organization of Lab sponsored Professional
Development opportunities for the state, schools, districts, and Intermediate Units.
Co-principle investigator and web developer for an interactive online tool providing
comparative analysis of school level NCLB data for educators and policy makers.
2007-2008Consulting Editor
University Journal of Research in Rural Education
Park, PA Editor Kai Schafft
Assisted in the transition of JRRE from University of Maine to Penn State
University.
2005-2008Graduate Assistant
University Center on Rural Education and Communities, Penn State University
Park, PA Supervising Professor Kai Schafft
Provide assistance to the Center in a variety of activities, including creating,
designing, and distributing the Center s outreach materials; designing the Center s
web presence; research data collection; maintaining mailing lists; editing
publications, and organizing conference presentations.
2001-2002Classroom Teacher
Cary, NC West Cary Middle School
Principal Bobby Allen Assistant Principal Robert Christesen
Full-timeclassroom teacher implementing the North Carolina 7th Grade Social
Studies curriculum as well as helping to develop a technology based Web Page
Design curriculum. Selected for and participated in school improvement committee
charged with addressing varied school needs created by No Child Left Behind and
state accountability mandates. Developed and taught technology workshops for
teacher development and continued with prior development of technology integration
techniques in partnership with Wake County School District. Organized and led a
group of 13 students on a two-week tour through Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
Italy, France, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Awarded Teacher of the
Month Award (Wake County Public Schools, January 2002), Excellence in Teaching
Award (West Cary Middle School, November 2001), and nominated by community
members for the Disney American Teacher Award (2001).
2000-2001Classroom Teacher
Zebulon, NC Zebulon Gifted\Talented Magnet Middle School
Principal - John Wall Assistant Principal - Jennifer Carnes
Full Time Classroom teacher implementing the North Carolina 6th Grade
Social Studies Curriculum as well as helping to develop a technology based Internet
Basics Curriculum. Maintained high academic standards while meeting individual
learner s needs. Developed and taught technology workshops for teacher
development and presented technology integration techniques to Wake County
School Board members. Awarded with Initially Licensed Teacher of the Year and
You Make A Difference Award.
PUBLICATIONS
Zdenek, B.A., & Schochor (2007). Developing moral literacy in the classroom. Journal of
Educational Administrations. 45(4), pp. 514-532.
Zdenek, B.A., & Schochor (2007). Moral Literacy as School Reform: Implications for the
classroom. The Beacon. 3(3), pp. 1-8.
UNPUBLISHED WORK
Zdenek, B.A. (2006). The Workforce Investment Act and Entrepreneurship in Rural America:
A
Review of Current Practice and Research.
Unpublished white paper exploring best practices for the integration of Federal Workforce
Investment
Act (WIA) funds into statewide workforce development efforts in rural areas throughout
the United
States. Written for integration into a larger research project focusing on the use of WIA
funds in rural
Pennsylvania conducted by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania and Penn State s College of
Agriculture Sciences.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Zdenek, B.A. (2008, 3-4 October). Building Moral Literacy: A Framework for Reflection.
th
Presented at the 13 Annual Values and Leadership Conference sponsored by The D.J.
Willower Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics of UCEA. Victoria, British
Columbia, Canada.
Zdenek, B.A., Duncan, A, & Mihan, D. (2007, 15-18 November). Rural/Urban Contexts and the
st
Small Schools Movement: A policy analysis. Presented at the 21 Annual Convention of the
University Council for Educational Administration. Alexandria, Va.
Zdenek, B.A., & Schochor, D. (2007, 15-18 November). Moral Literacy as School Reform.
st
Presented at the 21 Annual Convention of the University Council for Educational
Administration. Alexandria, Va.
Zdenek, B.A., Duncan, A, & Mihan, D. (2007, 27-29 September). Rural/Urban Contexts and
the
th
Small Schools Movement: A policy analysis. Presented at the 12 Annual Values and
Leadership Conference sponsored by The D.J. Willower Center for the Study of Leadership
and Ethics of UCEA. State College, PA.
Zdenek, B.A., & Schochor, D. (2007, 27-29 September). Moral Literacy as School Reform:
th
Implications for the Classroom. Presented at the 12 Annual Values and Leadership
Conference sponsored by The D.J. Willower Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics
of UCEA. State College, PA.
Zdenek, B.A. (2005, 10-13 November) School-Community Connections: Where Do They Lead?
Presented at the 2005 Democracy in Educational Leadership conference of the University
Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). Nashville, TN.
Zdenek, B.A. (2005, 13-15 October). The Ethic of Community in Modern Schools: Concept
th
Meets Practice. Presented at the 10 Annual Values and Leadership Conference sponsored
by The D.J. Willower Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics of UCEA. State
College,
PA.
INVITED CONFERENCE ATTENDENCE
Zdenek, B.A. & Forlenza, V. (2011, 27 October). Rigorous Research in Math & Science
Practice. Presented at the Math and Science Collaborative Network Connections Conference.
Pittsburgh, PA.
Zdenek, B.A., Seymour, J., & Glennon, A. (2010, 1-3 March). Bridging the Gap Between
Research and Practice. Presented at the 2010 Pennsylvania Middle School Association
Professional Development Institute. University Park, PA.
Zdenek, B.A. & Seymour, J. (2010, 28 October). Using Research in K-12 Math & Science.
Presented at the Math and Science Collaborative Network Connections Conference.
Pittsburgh,
PA.
Zdenek, B.A., Seymour, J., & Glennon, A. (2009, 2-4 November). Bridging the Gap Between
th
Research and Practice. Presented at the 18 Annual Conference on Integrated Learning: The
School-to-Career sponsored by the Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Pennsylvania
Department of Education. University Park, PA.
nd
2 Annual Moral Literacy Colloquium sponsored by The D.J. Willower Center for the Study of
Leadership and Ethics of UCEA and the Rock Ethics Institute. (2006, 19-20 May). Invited
Attendee.
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1 Annual Moral Literacy Colloquium sponsored by The D.J. Willower Center for the Study of
Leadership and Ethics of UCEA and the Rock Ethics Institute. (2005, 20-21 May). Invited
Attendee.
WORKSHOPS
Zdenek, B.A. (2009, 18 February). The Role of Ethics in Graphic Design.
Presentation/Workshop presented for the senior cohort at South Hills Business School.
State
College, PA.
Zdenek, B.A. (2008, 30 May). The Role of Ethics in Graphic Design. Presentation/Workshop
presented for the senior cohort at South Hills Business School. State College, PA.
Zdenek, B.A., & Schochor, D. (2007, 27 September). Moral Literacy. Rock Ethics Institute
th
sponsored pre-conference workshop conducted at the 12 annual Values and Leadership
Conference. State College, PA.
Zdenek, B.A., & Schochor, D. (2007, 22 May). Moral Literacy in the Classroom Helping
Teachers to Help Students. Workshop conducted at the Authentic Leadership, Learning and
Citizenship in K-12 Schools Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania School Study
Council. State College, PA
Zdenek, B.A. (2002, 7-11 January). Using Microsoft Office in the Classroom. Professional
development series sponsored by Wake County Public Schools, Cary, NC.
TECHNOLOGY
? Fluent in a broad range of computer technologies, including information servers,
networking,
and database management systems.
? Specialized knowledge in the use of technology for classroom applications and in
seamless
integration of technology in curricula. Developed and implemented site based Professional
Development opportunities for staff of West Cary Middle School related to the pedagogical
use of Microsoft Office, webpage design, and the Internet.
? Knowledgeable in most common software applications, including the Microsoft Office
Suite,
Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash, GIMP,
and Endnote, as well as the Windows, Unix\Linux, DOS, and Macintosh operating systems.
? Experienced in website design and development utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver or direct
coding. Fluent in HTML, XHTML, and CSS with a working knowledge of ASP and
Javascript.
? Experienced in elements of graphic design, including desktop publishing, image
generation
and manipulation, web design, and typography.
VOLUNTEER WORK
2003-Current Therapeutic Horseback Riding
State Volunteer
College, PA 75+ hours per year assisting with the Easter Seals of Central Pennsylvania
Therapeutic Horseback Riding program for individuals with physical and cognitive
disabilities.
2003-Current Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania
State Volunteer Coordinator
College, PA 200+ hours per year dedicated to program and event support and facilities
maintenance for the Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania Child Development Center.
2005-Current Centre County United Way
State Volunteer
College, PA Frequent volunteer for and supporter of United Way partnership agency events
and
programs.
REFERENCES (Additional available upon request)
? Dr. Kai A. Schafft ? Dr. Kyle Peck
Professor of Educational Leadership Professor and Research Fellow
Director of the Center on Rural 277 Chambers Building
Education and Communities College of Education
310B Rackley Building Penn State University
College of Education University Park, PA 16802
Penn State
University *****@***.***
University Park, PA 16802 814-***-****
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? Dr. John Wise ? Robert Christesen
Director of Instructional Design and Assistant Principal - Retired
Assessment STEM Scouts (West Cary Middle School)
Penn State University Home contact information:
108 Rackley Building 8505 Seagate Dr
University Park, PA 16802 Raleigh, NC 27615
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