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U.S. CONTACT INFORMATION ExPAT CONTACT
P.O. Box 3172 Sophia Antipolis
Pflugerville, Texas 78691 Residence Saint Exupery
email: ***********@*****.*** Apt noSE-311
Skype: dbearden,phd Carrefour G. Pompidou
Soft Phone: +1-866-***-**** mailbox: 412**-***** VALBONNE
+1-469-***-**** (469-BEARDEN) European Virtual School
+1-512-***-**** Fax: +33-483-***-***
Phone: +33-970-***-***; (cell) 641 843 872
Email: **************@**************.***
Websites: http://newengland.academia.edu/DLBearden; http://academiestjohn.org;
http://sites.google.com/site/dbeardenphd; http://www.world-virtual-school.com/
BIO
D. L. Bearden is a Texas- and French-based educator with interests in the American
Southwest, Midwest, and New England states; the Caribbean and Mediterranean regions. Prior
to becoming an educator he worked as a Journalist and a Social Services professional.
He holds a PhD in P-12 School Administration from Capella University, a Master of
Education in Educational Technology / Adult Education from the University of Phoenix, and
a Bachelor in Rural Development from St. Edwards' University. His post graduate work is in
International Business Finance. He is a certified teacher in several states and employed
as adjunct instructor / consultant at several universities and cyberschools. He is
certified as district and campus administrator by the University of the State of New York.
His experience and training in school leadership is based on service as a consultant on
developmental issues for charter schools, cyberschools, virtual schools/ worlds, e-
Learning design, arts education, and educational technology. With 11 years classroom
teaching experience in public P-12 education and 6 years teaching in K-12 cyberschools he
can speak to the classroom practitioner as a veteran. With seven years experience as a
public school administrator including two
as superintendent of a charter school he can
address a variety of perspectives. For the last six years he worked as an adjunct
instructor in higher education teaching organizational leadership and research methodology
to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level learners. He currently serves as
dissertation chair for two doctoral learners and as thesis supervisor to four masters
learners.
He currently lives in Sophia Antipolis located in the countryside north of Antibes,
between Cannes and Nice. Sophia is a technopole or science and technology park, which is
home to large and medium-sized companies as well as start-ups, research laboratories, and
academic institutions. His work as the director of the European Virtual School in Sophia
is aimed at advancing that enterprise.
EDUCATION
Graduate
Capella Univ., Minneapolis, MN, PhD in P-12 School Administration (2008)
Univ. of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, MAED Educational Technology / Adult Education (2003)
Texas State Univ. San Marcos, certification (1992 & 2004)
Post University, graduate study in Business Administration Finance (2010-2011)
Undergraduate
St. Edwards Univ., BLS in Rural Development (1979)
Primary/Secondary
Denver City Independent School District, Texas (1968)
EMPLOYMENT
Academic Positions
Superintendent Academie St John cyberschool (2010-2012).
Director European Virtual School (2011-2012)
Adjunct Instructor University of New England Graduate School of Education. School
Finance EDU 709, Action Research EDU 690, Intro to School Leadership EDU 701 (2009-2012).
Adjunct Instructor University of the Rockies. Graduate Studies. HUM 5300 Human Services
Policy; ORG 8532 Advanced Seminar: The Leader as Coach; ORG 8522 Transformational
Leadership, Coaching Top Level Executives. (2010-2012); Dissertation Committee Chair
(2012).
Research Supervisor University of the West Indies. Graduate Studies in Education. EDLS
6520 (2011-2012).
Course Facilitator University of the West Indies. Graduate Studies in Education. EDLS
6505 Literacy Materials Design (2010-2012).
Adjunct Instructor Argosy University. Graduate College of Education. R7001-A
Introduction to Research Methods (
2011-2012).
Adjunct InstructorTexas Virtual School AP Government and Macroeconomics,
Texas Virtual
School Network. (
2006-2012
).
Adjunct InstructorNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development (2008-2011).
International Relations.
Grant reviewer NSPIRES, NASA (2009-2011).
Course Reviewer Virtual Virginia (2009).
Course Reviewer / Curriculum Writer Region IV Education Service Center; (2008-2009
).
School Improvement FacilitatorJohnston High School (2006-2007
).
Assistant Director Academy of Arts and Humanities at Johnston High School (2005-2006
).
Adjunct Instructor Axia College online (2008).
Journalism Teacher Upward Bound Program Huston-Tillotson University. (2005).
Academic TeacherRound Rock ISD. Taught U.S. history and economics. (2003-2004
).
Academic Teacher McDade ISD. Taught language arts Grades 6-8. (2002-2003).
Superintendent Executive Travis Rural Area Inc. Founded charter school: business
management, grants writing, and curriculum development. (1998-2001
).
Academic Teacher Katherine Anne Porter School Taught English III, English IV, BCIS,
journalism, economics, and government. (1999-2001
).
Founder Katherine Anne Porter School served as trustee (
1998-2005).
Vocational Teacher
Travis County Community Justice Center. Taught workforce preparation
course sponsored by Austin Community College and the Texas Workforce Commission. (
1997-
1999).
Journalism Teacher and Public Information Officer Wimberley ISD. Taught journalism at
high school and served as district Public Information Officer during a bond election year.
(
1994-1995).
Vocational Teacher Texas Educational Foundation. Taught basic office skills class and
managed a quick print shop in printing trades. (1990-1992).
Teaching AssistantTexas Student Publications. University of Texas at Austin (1983-
1990
).
GED Instructor Austin Community College (1974-1975
).
Other Work History
CEO Executive TravisRural Area Inc. (1979-2012). Director for non-profit advocacy
organization focusing on human services and rural development.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IE0CGTiFs647B4w6q-
WmNq9xySCRLoggyXUQboUXfhU/edit#slide=id.p8
Journalist / Editor Elgin Courier (2002-2003) Holly Media Group
:
Kyle Eagle, Dripping
Springs Century News, Wimberley View (1992-1999
); Univ. of
Texas Daily Texan (1983-1990
);
The Villager (1983-1987); La Prensa (1988-1990); Austin American Statesman (1976-1980
);
Austin Citizen (
1975-1976).
Social Services City of Austin / Travis County Community Development Program Director
(
1971-1974); Executive Travis Rural Area Inc
., Austin Area
Black Leadership Coalition &
Community Welfare Association (1979-1983); Communities in Schools (1992-1994).
Research and Training
1. Comparative studies of Educational Technology in the European and Mediterranean
Region, UNESCO UNEVOC International Center for Technical and Vocational Educational
Training (2010-2011)
2. Educational Management Corp. eCollege training (2011)
3. Bridgepoint Education, eCollege; dissertation mentorship; practicum supervision (2010-
2012)
4. Region IV Education Service Center BlackBoard professional development (2007-2011)
5. University of the West Indies Moodle training (2010-2011)
6. University of Phoenix Online Learning Environment training (2009)
7. University of Phoenix on ground faculty training (2006)
8. Member of International Association for K-12 Online Learning research committee (2010)
9. Texas Virtual School Pilot Project list serve for virtual school administrators to
lobby Legislature (2002-2010)
10. Social service certification UT-Austin/Texas Department of Human Services and nine
years of professional development (1979-1986 & 1990-1992)
11. Seven years school management and trustee training Region XIII & Texas Education
Agency, (1998-2005)
12. Twenty years professional development by University of Texas Student Publications &
Texas Press Assn. (1973-2003)
13. Language and Latin American studies at Ivan Illich s Center for Intercultural
Documentation (CIDOC) in Cuernavaca, Mexico (1972)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications
Certified to teach secondary school in several states subjects: Journalism, Government
and Office Education (Provisional); English/Language Arts, Composite Social Studies, and
Marketing (Standard 2007). Gifted and Talented endorsement.
Online teacher certifications: eCollege, BlackBoard, Moodle.
District Administrator certification (Provisional); Campus Administrator certification
(Standard 2013), University of the State of New York.
Skill set
Writing and editing skills for all typographical and graphics applications, Mac and PC
including most Adobe and Microsoft applications; Limited LAN and web management;
Photography including darkroom experience.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
State Sen. Kirk Watson recognized efforts preserving history of Old Anderson High (2009)
Austin Partners in Education coordinator merit award (2005-2007)
Huston-Tillotson University Upward Bound Award (2005)
Intel Teach to the Future Program Master Teacher (2000)
Texas Press Association editorial awards (1998 & 1999)
Wimberley High School Principal s Award (1995)
Texas Music Association writing awards (1987 & 1988)
Texas Agricultural Extension Service Ambassador Award (1983)
FUNDED GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
2012 Hawking Foundation contract to direct European Virtual School
2008 Community Tennis Assn. expansion grant $500 funded by United States Tennis Assn.
2007 High School Allotment grant $99,000 funded by Austin ISD
2006 21st Century Learning Centers, co-authored with Sarah Averill, $500,000 funded by
Texas Education Agency
2004-2005 Arts in Education and mini grants co-authored with Adrienne Isom, $7,000
funded by Texas Commission for the Arts.
2000-2005 Cultural Contracts, co-authored with Adrienne Isom, $60,000 funded by City of
Austin; $75,000 public art contracts Texas Historical Commission.
1999-2002 Title X, $80,000 funded by Texas Education Agency
2001-2002 Pre Kindergarten, $30,000 funded by Texas Education Agency
2000-2002 Titles I, II, IV, V, and VI, $5,000 funded by Texas Education Agency
1999-2002 IDEA, co-authored by Travis County Charter School Special Education Coop,
$15,000 funded by Texas Education Agency
2000-2001 Technology Infrastructure Fund, $25,000 funded by the TIF Authority
2000 Teach to the Future, $6,000 funded by Microsoft with support from Intel Corp.
1986 Community Development Block Grant, co-authored with Virgie Lewis, $175,000 funded
by the City of Austin Housing and Community Services Dept.
1984 Comprehensive Training and Employment Act, $30,000 funded by City of Austin
Manpower Training Division
1983 Public Discussion Grant, $5,000 funded by Texas Committee for the Humanities
1981-1982 Rural Tutoring Services, co-authored with Thaddeus McDonald, $20,000 funded
by Travis County Human Services Dept.
1980-1982 Summer Food Service Program, $150,000 funded by Texas Department of Human
Services
1980 Arts in Public Housing, co-authored with Gwen Rodgers, $10,000 funded by Hogg
Foundation
PEER-REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL / SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
Bearden, D.L. (2010). Pink granite and white oak: France and Texas have grand plans for
digital education. Monograph. ISBN: 978-3-8383-8268-5. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert
Academic Publishing.
Bearden, D.L. (2011). Creating a decentralized statewide online course network: A case
study of the Texas Virtual School Network. Chapter in Emerging technologies in learning:
Impact on cognition and culture. Bhattacharya, M., Mach, N. & Moallem, M. (Eds.) Available
at http://editlib.org/p/39252
Bearden, D.L. (2010). Cyberschool finance: A study of equity and adequacy. ISBN: 978-3-
8383-7829-9. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing.
Bearden, D.L. (2006). Cyberschools: A hard sell in some states. DEANZ 2006 Conference on
Enabling eLearning Approaches in C21. Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University of
Technology.
Bearden, D.L. (1983). The Clayton Vocational Institute: A superior school. Manor, Texas:
Texas Committee for the Humanities.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS / WORKSHOPS
1. Kozloff, D., Prussing, M. & Bearden, D.L. (2011). Municipal bond basics and K-12
issuance considerations. Education Dept, College of Arts & Science University of New
England. Overview of the basic components, sale types, financing team participants and
considerations involved in a municipal bond offering. Considerations specific to issuers
in the K-12 space focused on the perspective of a school administrator. Online web
conference: (requires sign in to Google UNE acct.)
http://video.google.com/a/une.edu/#/Play/contentId=7d1f24a567ec94ca
2. Bearden, D.L. (2011). Successes and failures at a comprehensive urban high school, a
study of small school redesign in the Austin Independent School District in cooperation
with the Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies Program at the University of New
England. Streaming video by Embanet Compass:
http://stream.une.edu/hosted/mse/edu709_aisdFocusGroup.html
3. Lewellen, E., Bearden, D.L. (2011) Vice President of School Partnerships, Revolution
Foods (www.revfoods.com), online web conference (requires sign in to Google UNE acct.)
http://une.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=The_School_Lunch_Revolution
4. Bearden, D.L. (2010). Developing virtual school curriculum for the Texas Virtual
School Network. Katherine Anne Porter School.
5. Bearden, D.L. (2009). 360Training Inc. Developing virtual school curriculum for the
Texas Virtual School Network Pflugerville Independent School District, Office of
Curriculum and Instruction.
6. Bearden, D.L. (2008). Building a political economy, foreign policy, and strategic
studies wiki. Northwestern University Gifted Learning Labs. Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro.
7. Bearden, D.L. (2008-2010). Building a presentation / podcast Pacific Caribbean Canal
mid term project Texas Virtual School. Wimba Live Classroom.
8. Bearden, D.L. (2007). Building a hybrid online learning community. Austin Independent
School District, Johnston High School.
9. Bearden, D.L. (2006). Project/problem based learning in secondary credit recovery
programs. Austin Independent School District.
10. Bearden, D.L. (2006). Integrating the fine arts into the core curriculum. Texas
Commission for the Arts. Booker T. Washington Magnet School for the Visual and Performing
Arts, Dallas Independent School District.
11. Bearden, D.L. (2006). Building partnerships with arts organizations. Johnston High
School Academy of Arts and Humanities.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member. Advisory Board, World Virtual School (2012)
Associate. VISCED (2012) A Transnational Appraisal of Virtual School and College
Provision.
Member. Telecenter.org (2010-2012)
Member. UNEVOC International Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(2010-2012)
Member. World Congress of Comparative Education Societies (2010-2011)
Member. Sloan Consortium (2010-2011)
Member. New Media Consortium (2009-2011)
Member. Texas Computer Education Association (2007)
Member Research Committee. iNACOL International Association for K-12 Online Learning
(2005-2012)
Board member. Texas Music Museum (2007)
Business Manager. Wax Track Gallery International (2000-2009)
Member. Executive Committee. Austin Charter School Special Education Co-op (2000-2002)
Founder. Katherine Anne Porter School Board of Trustees (2001-2005)
Founder. Association of Charter Educators (1999-2001)
Member. Ten County Coop on Adult Education (1976)
Member. Texas Press Association (1983-2000)
Vice President. Kyle Chamber of Commerce (1997-1999)
Ex-officio member. Hays County Economic Development Council (1995-1997)
Member. Travis County Historical Commission (1989)
Member. National Newspaper Publishers Association (1983-1987)
SERVICE
Texas 4H and Youth Development volunteer (1972-1976 & 2010)
NASA / NSPIRES grant evaluator (2009-2010)
Virtual Virginia course reviewer (2009)
Texas Virtual School curriculum writer (2008)
Northwestern University Gifted Learning Labs curriculum writer (2008-2011)
Texas Virtual School Network course reviewer (2008-2009)
Austin ISD Small Schools Task Force (2006-2007)
Austin Partners in Education (2005-2007)
Johnston High School Administrative Cabinet (2005-2007)
Texas Virtual School Pilot Project Webmaster (2003-2007)
Texas Music Museum Advisory Board (2006-2007)
Katherine Anne Porter School Board of Trustees (1998-2005)
McDade ISD Site Based Management Team (2002-2003)
Travis County Charter School Special Education Coop (2000-2002)
Site Based Management Team Wimberley High School (1993-1995)
Community Welfare Association (1985-1990)
Travis County Historical Commission (1989)
Ten County Adult Education Coop (1976)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Adult Continuing and Professional Education, Computer Supported Cooperative Work, (CSCW)
Androgagy, Computer Supported Collaborative, Learning (CSCL), E-learning, Educational
Technology, Instructional Design, Instructional Systems Technology, Game studies,
International Studies, Learning Design, Research Methodology
WEBSITES
http://education.une.edu/master-of-education-degree/online-education-degrees/meetour-
faculty/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dbearden
http://sites.google.com/site/dbeardenphd/
http://younoodle.com/people/d_l_bearden
http://twitter.com DBeardenphd
http://academiestjohn.org
http://www.world-virtual-school.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TexasVSP/
OTHER RELEVANT ACADEMIC OR RESEARCH PROJECTS
An associate, Dr. Yana Bland, the Superintendent of the Katherine Anne Porter School, is
the daughter of former Prime Minister of Malta, Dom Mintoff. Dr. Bland served as the
President of the Mediterranean Women s Organization and in 1995 spoke on their behalf at
the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Through this association and others
Bearden developed an interest in the Mediterranean Basin.
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