ABOUT IIDC
After seven years as a high school special educator, James came to the Center to join the work on Co-teaching and Collaboration, Differentiated Instruction and Instructional Consultation Teams. He recently completed his coursework for an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Indiana University, and is preparing his dissertation proposal, which looks to examine how teacher role and identity within the context of professional development activities.
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Education
- Indiana University-Bloomington | M.S., Educational Leadership | 2006
- Indiana University-Bloomington | B.S., Special Education | 2000
Professional Experience
- Bloomington High School South, MCCSC | Special Education Teacher | 2000-2007
- Broadview Elementary/Adventure Camp, MCCSC | Supervisor/Director | 1996-2000
- Christole Inc., Nashville, IN | Residential Coordinator | 1992-1996
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- Graduate Student Award | 2007
- Nancy L. Kaye Memorial Scholarship | 2007
- MCCSC Graduation Work Group | 2005-2006
- Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools, Grant Recipient | 2005
- Monroe County Education Association, Member, Board of Directors | 2002-2005
- Council for Exceptional Children State Conference Presenter | 2001
- Outstanding Future Educator, Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education | 2000
- Delton C. Beier Retardation Award | 1999
Areas of Expertise
- School Transformation/Universal Access
- Teacher Development/Leadership
- Teacher Role and Identity Theory