Tonya A. Hameister, Ph.D.

**** **** ****** ****, ******, WI 53092 C: 920-***-**** adiopg@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-hameister-ph-d-leadership-for-empowerment-35708842 Accomplished learning and leadership specialist with extensive work in facilitating the development of individual capacities for highest quality professional practice. Effective at creating and directing diverse teams and new programs. Trained instructional and leadership coach. Strong background in Universal Design practices, data driven decision making, curriculum design, systems alignment, responsive work culture, and policy and procedure creation and analysis. Knowledgeable about facilitating systems through deep change.

Delivering Results/Building Learning Programs/Organizations Created professional development as a consultant for individual client learning needs and organizational capacity building. Used professional learning models such as coaching, seminars, workshops, conference presentations, webinars, train the trainer, and professional learning communities. Created learning in online, face-to-face and blended synchronous and asynchronous environments. Founder of Che Abilita, LLC: Educator Professional Learning and Leadership Coaching. Taught, mentored, advised, and supervised (in field) pre-service school/district leader and teacher candidates in research and evidence-based theory and practice essential for effective learning organizations. Coordinated and supervised new field training practicums for school/district administrator candidates. Directed comprehensive roll out of a new three-cohort a year, fully online Master’s and teacher licensure Special Education Program as Program Director. Nationally awarded as high quality fully online university program. Directed unique collaboratives as an Outreach Director- Partnered with St. Norbert, Ripon, Northland and UW Colleges in licensure programs as well as a collaborative with a school system in Belize. Engaged in state level teams including the Practicum Work Team-Principal Programs, the Wisconsin School Leadership Team for Principal Preparation, and the leadership team for the State Javit’s Grant’ Wrote and Directed multiple successful state grants awarded for professional learning initiatives. Published/Presented leadership research and practice in peer-reviewed journals and state, national, and international conferences.

Supported the creation of a new WI “high achieving” elementary school as part of a foundational board and as an educational consultant for the project based curriculum and the overall assessment system. Designed new undergraduate and graduate level curriculum for school/district leadership courses, a special education (inclusive learning) teacher licensure and master’s program, literacy, and classroom assessment courses. Currently, working on new curriculum design protocols for diverse K-12 systems. Designed new curriculum for K-12 systems including curriculum for gifted/talented magnet programs, a K-5 project-based charter school, and a first of its kind dual credit high school career education course. Led the institutional advancement of faculty training in processes for assessing student learning and programmatic outcomes. Led to high reviews from CAPE (Nat’l Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education), Higher Learning Commission, and WI Department of Public Instruction. Analyzed data for licensure line teams. Competencies in Learning, Leadership and Policy Development

• Adult Learning and Leadership Development

• Leading Cultures of Learning and Change

• Universal Design/Personalized Learning

• Diverse Teaming and Coaching

• Strategic Planning and Systems Alignment

• Measurable Performance and Aligned Curricula

• Compliance/Accountability/Data Driven Decision

Making/ Continuous Review feedback Systems

• Technical and Adaptive Problem Solving

• Policy and Procedure Dev’t and Analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Dissertation Title: Assessment Leadership that Promotes Student Learning M.S. in Special Education (cross categorical-emphasis gifted education) Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

awarded graduate assistantship

B.A. in Historical Philosophy + B.A. in Elementary Education Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Licenses and Certificates:

Leadership Coaching Certificate- (Kansas Leadership Center-active) Quality Matters Online Teaching Certificate (2017-active) School Administrator #51 (K-12) (active)

Teacher License # 72 (1-8) (active)

Director of Instruction and Director of Special Education/Pupil Service (licensable in WI) Superintendent of Schools (licensable in WI)

Social and Behavioral Research (CITI Training Certificate (active) Conflicts of Interest in Research (CITI Training Certificate (active) Work Experience

Che Abilita, Educator and Leadership Professional Learning, LLC. May 2019-present Owner- professional learning specialist for educators in workplace and leadership coach Higher Education

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Jan. 2016 - present University of Wisconsin Oshkosh – “UW Oshkosh is part of the robust University of Wisconsin System- one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country”. Research focused and nationally recognized for excellence, educational system.” Over 13,500 students (2017). Current Positions

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, College of Education and Human Services, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. May 2019 - present

• Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Graduate Level Educational Leadership/Educational Administration Program

• Field Supervisor for Practicum for School Principal, Director of Instruction and Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Teach and advise pre-service graduate level students in leadership- teach Curriculum - Perspectives in Power and Position, Intro to Leadership Theory and Practice, Special Education Law and Policy, Politics of School Finance, Community Relations, and coordinate/supervise the Administrative Field Comprehensive Practicum and Portfolio. Past Positions

Department of Special and Early Childhood Education, College of Education and Human Services, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jan. 2016 – May 2019

• Administrative Director of Outreach Programming

• Coordinator of Educational Director Program (Special Education Director)-

• Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Graduate Level Educational Leadership- Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Program and Undergraduate Special Education- Built and maintained collaborative off-campus relationships and programming management with international and state partnerships.

Supervised the collection of data/report writing to keep in compliance with state regulations, accreditation expectations, program review and best research-based practice. Advised and oriented students (graduate and undergraduate) and faculty in new standards or administrative licensing changes that lead to new policies/procedures. Developed and taught pre-service teacher and leadership curriculum- taught advanced special education/administrative law, organizational leadership/change and motivation theories, inclusive practice and Universal Design, collaboration/communication and administration in special education and pupil services leadership. Coordinated and supervised practicum in a new Director of Special Education program. Additional Service Work at Tenure-Track College Faculty Jan. 2016 – Aug. 2019

• Co-Chair (2018-2019) and Member of Professional Learning Program Committee Advocated for faculty and student needs through policy and procedural work within professional programs that lead to teacher and administrator licensing. Advised the administrative team and faculty on issues related to state regulations under the new and old WI PI 34 for teacher/administrator licensing. Vetted new programs for compliance under the most current PI 34 WI state licensure regulations.

Prepared weekly meetings to delegate workload, create or review new policy and procedures leading to teacher licensing and any essential work for the college according to definition in the bylaws for the Professional Education Program Committee. Represented interests of college on subcommittees such as student waivers for edTPA. Additional Leadership Responsibilities (in last 4 years-further list available upon request): Task Force for Online Teaching Support through the Center for Teaching and Learning

(COVID response)

Principal Preparation and Support Team with the WI School Leadership Center Search and Screen Hiring Committee for Dept. of Educational Leadership Inclusive Excellence Committee

Faculty Senate Committee for Assessment of Student Learning- University Program Review Cooperative Academic Opportunity Program Liaison

Professional Education Council- Education College representative on committee with College of Arts and Sciences

State Leadership Cadre for Javit’s Grant dealing with Excellence Gap in WI. State Leadership IHE representative for Review of new State Assessment PD materials. Administrative Lead-college-wide licensure line data team for early childhood to adult (ECA) licensure level

Graduate Council

Veteran’s Support Team-university

Department Advisory Committee and Recruitment Committee Marian University- Private liberal arts Wisconsin University May 2011- Dec. 2015

• Director of New Graduate Level Master’s/Licensure Program in Special Education and Assistant Tenure Track Professor Dec. 2012 - Dec. 2015 Nationally Recognized Award Winning New Online Graduate and Licensure Program

(Bestcolleges.com in 2014 for online value program and Onlinemastersprograms.org in 2015 within the top 10 in list of graduate online programs in private U.S. schools) Directed the development of new coursework, faculty assignments, scheduling and budgeting and alignment of program with accreditation and WI DPI expectations. Advised and oriented all students and staff in program. Led the development of both the assessment program plan with an embedded assessment portfolio and leveled system for cycles of program review. Planned with faculty, the new licensure expectations rollouts including the WI Foundations of Reading Test (January 2013) and the edTPA pre-service teacher portfolio (internal pilot year- Fall 2014-Spring 2015).

Taught courses in program and coached and supervised pre-service teachers in the field

• Director of Assessment for Learning- Institutional Level – (Interim) Jan. 2013 - Jan.2014 Analyzed department needs to align course to program outcomes and the mission and values of the Institution as well as priority areas of the programs. Determined data needs to address compliance, accreditation (Higher Learning Commission and individual program accreditation (ex. CAPE) expectations and program growth. Mapped curriculum to standards, as well as assessment for learning and assessment evaluation and accountability use within educational systems. Worked with Chairs of the departments as well as led professional growth opportunities

(workshops) for the faculty. Prepared departments for the Quality Initiative Report.

• Ass’t Professor, Teacher Education Dept., Marian University May 2011- Dec. 2012 Taught courses in Teacher Education program.

Coached and Supervised students in the field practicums. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

• Academic Staff/Adjunct Professor Jan. 1997- May 2011 Taught undergraduate and graduate courses for Departments of Literacy and Language, Curriculum and Instruction. Educational Leadership, and Educational Foundations. Coached and supervised students in the field.

K-12 Teaching and Administrative Experience

• Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, Wisconsin Sept. 2018 - Feb. 2019 Administrative hours – updated hours for Director of Instruction

(worked with district administration team to evaluate and recommend strategic changes to the comprehensive assessment plan. Led the committee to analyze and narrow the list of early childhood screening and benchmark assessments to replace PALS)

• Spring Road Elementary School, Neenah, Wisconsin Sept, 2009 - May 2010

• Full year administrative practicum-Principal and District hours for Superintendent

• Wrote and awarded grant for creation of outdoor classroom

• Planned and executed a community-wide day of enrichment

• Analyzed school data and planned teacher professional learning

• Neenah Joint Public School District, Neenah, Wisconsin May 2005 - Aug. 2008 Gifted Education Specialist Teacher

Curriculum Writer/Consultant- first Magnet School (4/5 gifted curriculum) and project based curriculum for the first Charter School- Alliance Charter (state high achieving school). Assessment lead for Alliance Charter.

• Worked as an elementary and gifted teacher for Manhattan, Kansas Public Schools. Mequon Public Schools, and Milwaukee Schools.

Publications

Hones, D., Hameister T., Le, H., Martinez, J., Mayer, A., & Samo, S. (2021). You know your story: Immigrant youth, pre-service teachers and a summer English program. Multicultural Education, Caddo Gap Press. (accepted for publication)

Hameister, T. (2019). Perceptions of principal preparedness: Constructive criticism from assessment leaders paves the way for growth. Principal Leadership, 19, 10-12. Wegner, T. & Hameister, T. (2018). I don’t have any strengths; I’m L.D. In S.A. Robinson (ed.), Narratives of mothers with children with dyslexia. New York, New York: Peter Lang Publishing. Hameister, T. (2015). Online learning that supports critical conversation in teacher education programs: Best practices. National Conference Paper - SITE Conference Paper and Digital Peer Reviewed Journal, Las Vegas, NV.

Hameister, T. (2013) Assessment leadership to promote student learning. Published and copyrighted dissertation. Retrieved through ProQuest #3551293. Manuscripts in Process

Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B. (2020). Mentoring leaders for adaptive change: Learning to communicate between generations. (article in review)

State, National and International Presentations:

Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B.(November, 2020) Momentum for deep change: Adaptive leadership coaching informed by a generational lens. Leading at the Edge: International Leadership Association Global Conference, San Francisco. CA. (COVID- forced conference to be online). Hameister, T. Hones, D. et al. (November, 2020). Voices of Immigrant and Refugee Youth: You Know Your Own Story. Toward one Wisconsin: A Conference on Building Communities of Equity and Inclusivity, WI. (COVID forced online).

Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B.(November, 2019) Finding Balance: Mentoring across generational divides and supporting student/novice teachers for better retention and positive first time classroom placements. National Association for the Education of Young Children, Nashville, TN. Hameister, T. &Tengesdal, B.(November, 2019). Finding Balance: Coaching across the Generational Divide for Better Staff Retention. WECA Annual Conference, Pewaukee, WI Hameister, T. (November, 2019), Understanding ISFPs and IEPs and the Law- Parent Rights. WECA Annual Conference, Pewaukee, WI .

Hameister, T. (October, 2019). Special Education: A Changing Landscape. Panelist. Hedit Conference, Ripon College.

Hameister, T. (February, 2019). IFSPs to IEPs: What are the best practices for transitions? Wisconsin Head Start Association Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI. Hameister, T. (August, 2018). Excellence Gaps in Wisconsin: Looking at Our Systems of Inequity. Institute of Urban Education. Summer Conference, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI. Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B. (February, 2018). Understanding generational perspectives and the implications on effective mentoring and coaching for teacher leadership development. Conference Paper: Association of Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV.

Hameister, T. (February, 2018). IFSPs - What are they and who are involved in the process of eligibility and implementation. Wisconsin Head Start Association Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI. Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B. (November, 2017). Exploring mentoring and coaching with a generational lens in early childhood education workplaces. Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Conference, WI Dells, WI.

Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B. (October, 2017). Exploring mentoring through a generational lens. Region V Conference, Chicago, IL.

Hameister, T. (October, 2017). Twice exceptional students and close reading! Hot Topics in Literacy Conference, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI. Hameister, T. (February, 2017). Let’s talk about IFSPs and IEPs. Wisconsin Head Start Association Annual Conference. Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B. (February, 2017). Exploring mentoring and coaching relationships through a generational lens. Wisconsin Head Start Association Annual Conference. Wisconsin Dells, WI. Hameister, T. & Tengesdal, B. (November, 2016). Exploring mentoring and coaching relationships through a generational lens: Understanding the different approaches of Baby Boomers, GenXers, and Millennials in early childhood leadership development. National Association for the Education of Young Children, Los Angeles, CA.

Hameister, T. (June, 2016). Exploring mentoring & coaching relationships through a generational lens. Understanding how Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials approach professional mentoring and how to bridge generational gaps. Two hour workshop. NAEYC National Institute, Baltimore, MD. Hameister, T. (Spring, 2016). Just the facts. Data on inclusive programming. Seeds of Inclusion Conference, Oshkosh, WI.

Hameister, T & Iribarren, J. (April, 2016). Field notes on addressing disproportionality in small and rural districts. RTI State Summit on Disproportionality, WI DPI Summit, Wisconsin Dells, WI. Hameister, T & Pennell, C. (February, 2016). What’s your evidence? Closing in on middle schoolers’ literacy discussions. Wisconsin State Reading Association, Milwaukee, WI. Hameister, T. (2015). Online learning that supports critical conversation in teacher education programs. Conference Paper Presentation. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. Las Vegas, Neveda.

Hameister, T. & Pennell, C. (2015). Technology supported K-16 professional learning communities: Ideas for new systems of engagement. American Teacher Education Association, Phoenix, Arizona. Hameister, T. & Pennell, C. (Spring, 2015) Social-emotional literacy in school settings: Why it matters. Marian University Academic Symposium. Fond du lac, WI. Hameister, T. & Pennell, C. (Spring, 2014). Poverty, access, and children’s literacy development. Marian University Academic Symposium, Fond du Lac, WI.

Hameister, T. & Iribarren, J. (2014). Addressing the needs of English-language learners in a multi-tiered system of support: Connecting instruction and assessment decision making. WI RTI State Summit, Green Bay, WI.

Hameister, T., Hoffman, M. & Shaw, K. (2014). Mobile application evaluation. FETC National Conference, Orlando, FL.

Hameister, T., Knesar, D., Pennell, C., & Shaw, K. (2014). IHE Grant Presentation. Sustained targeted and accessible support communities for RTI professional learning. SPDG State Conf., Green Bay, WI. Hameister, T. (2013). The technology supported inclusive classroom. SLATE State Conference

(supported by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators and the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators), WI Dells, WI.

Hameister, T. (Spring, 2013). Multiple presentations about assistive technology and student learning. Marian Summer Institute supported by John Reilly and IHE grants, Fond du Lac, WI. Professional Development Presentations for University Faculty Summer 2020 Presentation- Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning-Summer Online Teaching Institute. Being Present When You Are Not There. Part of the following initiative: Summer 2020 Instructional Development Training, Special focus: three critical areas of course development for online instruction: planning; creating and selecting materials and activities; and facilitating online learning. Co-presented with Andy Miller (Business). Summer 2020 Presentation- Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning-Summer Online Teaching Institute. From Snore to Roar: Energizing and Engaging Online Learning Experiences. Part of the following initiative: Summer 2020 Instructional Development Training, Special focus: three critical areas of course development for online instruction: planning; creating and selecting materials and activities; and facilitating online learning. Co-presented with Andy Miller (Business). 2017-18 Presentation-Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning- Inspiring Teaching Workshop Series: Universal Design and Support for Students with Disabilities. Co-Presented with Danielle Jones, Dean of Students Office and Jennifer Hendrix, Instructional Technology Office. 2012-13 Presentation- key note midyear presentation to Marian University Faculty- Topic: Course and Program Outcome Development and Alignment to Institutional Mission and Vision. Professional Development to K-12 Schools (in last five years) 2020 Waupaca School District Summer Institute, Waupaca, WI- Raising Student Achievement by Incorporating Executive Functioning and Self-Regulating Skills in Classroom Lessons and Targeted School Activity.

2019 Waupaca School District Summer Institute, Waupaca, WI- Moving the Student Learning Needle - It Starts with a Universally Designed Lesson and Quality Common Assessments. 2017-2018 Adams-Friendship School District, Adams-Friendship, WI. -all year model development- Topics: Mentoring Systems of Support. Created an advanced mentoring system of support for pre-service and newly hired district teachers aligned with Charlotte Danielson’s Model of Teacher Effectiveness and adopted District Philosophies. On hold: Pending resources for implementation. 2013-2015- North Fond du Lac and Marian University- Topics: Effective Professional Learning Communities (Pre-K-16). Coming Together as Communities of Support Through the Sharing of Research and Effective Practice (primarily online PLC with some face to face meetings). 2015- Holy Redeemer School and Charter School, Milwaukee, WI. Topics: Student Assessment and Development: IEP process, Universal Design of Instruction and Differentiated Instruction. 2014- Holy Redeemer School, Milwaukee, WI. Topics: Charting the Course-Review of Curriculum, Classroom Management/Retention, Teacher Effectiveness in Multiage Settings. 2013- Summer Institute for Teachers- Topics: Powerful Assistive Technologies to Support Learning Needs in All Classrooms. Marian University Summer John Riley Institute. 2013- Lakeside Lutheran High School, Lake Mills, WI-Topics: Three Year Professional Development to Support Assessment for Learning Work in the classroom and with administrators. Coaching Models used.

2010-2011 Oshkosh School District, Oshkosh, WI. Topics: Differentiation Strategies in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment- Reformulating a Cohesive Foundational Program for the ALPS Charter School, - all year professional development.

2010 Appleton Public School District, Appleton, WI. Topic: Literacy and the Content Areas. Co- presented with Dr. Alderton.

2005-2008 Alliance Charter School, Neenah School District, Neenah, WI. Topic: Measure of Academic Progress: Ongoing three-year professional development program to connect a project based and Montessori curriculum to ongoing continuous progress monitoring. 2004 Oshkosh Public Schools, Oshkosh, WI. Topic: Motivation, Self-Esteem and Achievement. Grants

2013-2015 IHE Grant (WI DPI)-Writer and Administrator- Focus: to create K-16 professional online learning communities in the areas of reading comprehension for struggling readers, defining paraprofessional work in inclusive classrooms, progress monitoring and co-teaching strategic work

(partnership with North Fond du Lac School District). 2012 IHE Grant (WI DPI) - Writer and Administrator-Focus: to update Higher Education faculty with new Assistive Technology Tools and Strategies and to provide a shared learning Institute to inform local K-12 teachers of current technologies used for learning accommodations in the classroom. Awards (most recent)

• Teacher of the Year nomination -Marian University

• Teacher of the Year nomination (first year) – Range Line School, Mequon, WI

• Graduate online program (Program Director)- ranked top 25 in U.S.- Special Education fully online program (2014-2015) -Bestcolleges.com in 2014 for online value program and Onlinemastersprograms.org within the top 10 in list of graduate online programs in U.S. private schools

Professional Memberships

• International Leadership Association

• Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education

• Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

• Association of Teacher Educators

• Council for Administrators of Special Education

• National Association for the Education of Young Children

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