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1111 NREA 2014

October 17-19, 2014 The Omni at the Colonnade

San Antonio, TX

NREA 106th Annual Convention and

Symposium

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Table of Contents

Page

NREA Standing Committees 4

Vision, Mission, and Beliefs Statements 5

NREA Past Presidents 6

Acknowledgements 9

Conference Pre-Session and Committee Meetings 10

Convention and Research Symposium Schedule 11

Monsanto 2014 Teacher of the Year 14

Awards 23

Blast Off Session 30

Delegates 32

Directory of Presenters 33

Notes Pages 37

106th NREA Conference Imagine

“Education and information are imperative to

the success of our nation’s educational system.”

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2014 Committees Executive Committee Legislative Research/Higher Ed. Jules Waber

Jimmy Cunningham

J. Scott Turney

Gerald Thorne

John Hill

Larry D John

Sandra Watkins

Allison Nys

Greg Montalvo

Robert Anderson

Patricia Laubach

Don Rogers

Jason Bell Gerald Thorne

Jared T. Bigham Jerry White

Jimmy Cunningham Tom White

Noelle Ellerson

Leslie Finnan

Phil Gerik

Jon Habben

John Hill

Ray V. Patrick

Sasha Pudelski

Dan Rask

Don Rogers

Linda Alexander Susan Day Sherz

Patti Chance Sandra Watkins

Boyd Dressler

Karen Eppley

Pat Hardre

Hobart Harmon

John Hill

Bob Kellogg

Michael McGarvey

Erin McHenry-Sorber

Marcia Morrison

Awards Membership Procedures and Bylaws Phil Gerik

John Hill

Larry John

John Hill Jerry Cochran

Don Rogers Robert Anderson

Paul E Shelton Kim Humerickhouse

Jon Habben

John Hill

Patricia Laubach

Jules Waber

Convention Site Advisory Nominations Rural Teacher of the Year George Brown

Janice Brown

Barbara Havlicek

John Hill

Ray Patrick

Gerald Thorne

J. Scott Turney

Sandra Watkins

George Brown

MaryLou Gammon

Jon Habben

John Hill

Cindy McIntee

Susan Day Scherz

Patricia Cruzeiro Elizabeth Cutrer

John Hill

Deborah Patterson

Seth Adams

Jason Bell

Maria Montalvo

Allison Nys

Victoria Schaefer

Diversity NREA Foundation Board of Trustees

Teacher Activity Ways and Means

Mary Susan Fishbaugh

John Hill

Shu-Yuan Lin

Gerri Maxwell

Cindy McIntee J. Scott Turney

Jimmy Cunningham

MaryLou Gammon

Jon Habben

Cindy McIntee

Dan Rask

Jack Sanders

J. Scott Turney

Beth Blong Seth Adams

Jami Burns John Hill

John Hill Patricia Laubach

Kristi Ramon Blake Powell

Denise Ricks Don Rogers

Editorial Advisory Partners Technology

Mike Boone Susan Day Sherz

Patti Chance Sandra Watkins

Heather Duncan

Scott Ferrin

MaryLou Gammon

Pat Hardre

Hobart Harmon

John Hill

Jody Isernhagen

Lin Shu-Yuan

Erin McHenry-Sorber

Hill John

Leedy Bonnie

Molnar Gay B. Patterson Deborah J

Rask Dan

Small Chris

Thorne Gerald

Jules Waber

Barbara Newhouse

Bill C.Tarleton

Ryan Goodman

Pamela Buffington

John Hill

Jami L. Burns

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Vision, Mission, and Beliefs Statements

Education is the most powerful

tool you can use to change the

world. Nelson Mandela

Our Vision is that NREA will be the leading national organization providing services, which enhance educational opportunities for rural schools and their communities. Our Mission is to provide a unified voice to address the needs and concerns of rural education. We, the National Rural Education Association believe: That all citizens are entitled to a quality and equitable education regardless of socio-economic background or geographic education. That a strong commitment by all levels of government is necessary to ensure excellence in rural education. That preserving the inherent strengths of the rural way of life is critical to the well-being and vitality of this nation. That cooperation with the public and private sectors is essential in addressing the needs and concerns of rural education. That rural schools and rural communities are unique and diverse. That we are the major Association representing and promoting the interests of rural education in America.

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NREA Past Presidents and History

1900

1907 Organized by 28 people under auspices of National Education Association. The original letter was signed by Dick J. Crosby of the Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C.

1908 David B. Johnson – First Presdident Eleted and Installed – Rockhill South Carolina – Meeting in Cleveland

1909 Kenyon Butterfield – Massachusettes – Meeting in Denver, CO

1910 1910 James Barr – California – Meeting in Boston, MA

1911 B.M. Davis – Ohio – Meeting in San Francisco CA

1912 Ernest E. Balcomb – North Carolina – Meeting in Chicago, IL

1913 E.C. Bishop – Iowa – Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT

1914 George Works – New York – Meeting in St. Paul, MN

1915 W.H. French – Michigan – Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT

1916 Charles Lane – Washington DC – Meeting in Portland, OR

1917 H.W. Foght – Washington DC – Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA

1918 H.A. Allan – Maine – Meeting in Milwaukee, WI

1919 Officially became the Department of Rural Education under NEA

1919 Eli Rapp – Pennsylvania – Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT

1920 1920 Ernest Burnham – Michigan – Meeting in Des Moines, IA

1921 C.G. Sargent – Colorado – Meeting in Boston, MA

1922 John M. Foote – Louisiana – Meeting in Oakland, CA

1923 Mary Campbell – Iowa – Meeting in Chicago, IL

1924 A.F. Harman – Alabama – Meeting in Indianapolis, IN

1925 Julian Butterworth – New York – Meeting in Philadelphia, PA

1926 N. Searle Light – Connecticut – Meeting in Seattle, WA

1927 William Robinson – Michigan – Meeting in Minneapolis, MN

1928 Mabel Carney – New York – Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ

1929 Helen Heffeman – California – Meeting in Cleveland, OH

1930 1930 Kate Wofford – New York – Meeting in Detroit, MI

1931 Ray Snider – New York – Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ

1932 Agnes Samuelson – Iowa – Meeting in Chicago, IL

1933 R.E. Jaggers – Kentucky – Meetings in Washington DC and Cleveand, OH

1934 Sue Powers – Tennessee – Meetings in Denver, CO and Atlantic City, NJ

1935 Francis L. Bailey – Meeting in Portland, OR

1936 Fred C. Fisher – Meetings in Detroit, MI and New Orleans, LA

1937 Katherine M. Cook – Meetings in New York City, NY and Atlantic City, NJ

1938 Norman Frost – Tennessee – Meeting in San Francisco, CA

1939 Norman Frost – Tennessee – Meeting in Cleveland, OH

1940 1940 Frank Cyr – New York – Meeting in New York City, NY

1941 Daisy Howard – Michigan – Meeting in Boston, MA

1942 Barton Morgan – Iowa – Meetings in Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA

1943 Barton Morgan – Iowa – Meeting in Indianapolis, IN

1944 Lois Clark – Pennsylvania – Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA

1945 E.E. Stonecipher – Kansas – Meeting in Buffalo, NY

1946 E.E. Stonecipher – Kansas – Meeting in Cincinnati, OH

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1947 Jane Franseth – Washington, DC – Meeting in Indianapolis, IN

1948 Jane Franseth – Washington DC – Meting in Milwaukee, WI

1949 Paul Norris – Iowa – Meeting in Memphis, TN

1950 1950 John S. Carroll – Texas – Meeting in Columbus, OH

1951 W.A. Early – Georgia – Meeting in Dallas, TX

1952 Marjorie Leinauer – Illinois – Meeting in Dallas, TX

1953 M.L. Cushman – Iowa – Meeting in Omaha, NE

1954 Lucille Klinge – Oregon – Meeting in Washington DC

1955 Cliff – Huff – Kansas – Meeting in San Diego, CA

1956 R.E. Harris – Texas – Meeting in Atlanta, GA

1957 Ralph C. Norris – Iowa – Meeting in Denver, CO

1958 Ralph C. Norris – Iowa – Meeting in Dallas, TX

1959 Velma Linford – Wyoming – Meeting in Minneapolis, MN

1960 1960 William Bishop – Colorado – Meeting in Seattle, WA

1961 Cliff Archer – Minnesota – Meeting in Louisville, KY

1962 J.C.Fitzgerald – Oklahoma – Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA

1963 Douglas MacRae – Georgia – Meeting in Dallas, TX

1964 Rosalie Farley – Nebraska – Meeting in Detroit, MI

1965 Donald Kruzner – Washington – Meeting in Washington DC

1966 Burton Kreitlow – Wisconsin – Meeting in San Diego, CA

1967 William Dreier – Iowa – Meeting in Atlanta, GA

1968 Noble Gividen – New York – Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK

1969 Olin Gresham – California – Meeting in Spokane, WA

1970 1970 Gordon Swanson – Minnesota – Meeting in Cincinnati, OH

1971 Thomas Quick – Oregon – Meeting in Des Moines, IA

1972 E. Roberts Stephens – Iowa – Meeting in Reno, NV

1973 Thomas Sommerville – Oregon – Meeting in Philadelphia, PA

1974 Everett Edington – New Mexico – Meeting in Springfield, MO

1975 Began separation from the NEA

1975 Tom Lawrence – Texas – Meeting in Portland, OR

1976 David Gilliland – Iowa – Meeting in San Antonio, TX

1977 Leo Soucy – New York – Meeting in Albany, NY

1978 Walter Turner – Colorado – Meeting in Denver, CO

1979 Ray Drage – Ohio – Meeting in Hyannis Port, MA

1980 1980 Completed separation from NEA

1980 Anita Lohr – Arizona – Meeting in Madison, WI

1981 Calvin Bones – Iowa – Meeting in Portland, OR

1982 Glen Thompson – Wisconsin – Meeting in Tuscon, AZ

1983 Roy Brubacher – Colorado – Meeting in Rockport, MA

1984 Rural Education Association Incorporated

1984 James Jess – Iowa – Meeting in Manhattan, KS

1985 Peter Schwalbenberg – Maine – Meeting in Olympia, WA

1986 Jerry Horn – Kansas – Meeting in Cedar Rapids, IA

1987 Fred Tidwell – Washington – Meeting in Little Rock, AR

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1988 Dwight Bode – Iowa – Meeting in Bismarck, ND

1989 Charlene Rudolf – Maine – Meeting in Reno, NV

1990 1990 Patricia Laubach – North Dakota – Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO

1991 Dave Trujillo – Colorado – Meeting in Jackson, MS

1992 Bill Peter – Missouri – Meeting in Traverse City, MI

1993 Gerald Hanson – Michigan – Meetingin Burlington, VT

1994 Rene “Jay” Bouchard – New York – Meeting in Tuscaloosa, AL

1995 Dean Swanson – Minnesota – Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT

1996 Bennie McKay – Louisiana – Meeting in San Antonio, TX

1997 Paul Street – Arizona – Meeting in Tuscon, AZ

1998 V. Pauline Hodges – Oklahoma – Meeting in Buffalo, NY

1999 John L. Sullivan – Kansas – Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO

2000 2000 Mary Lou Gammon – Arizona – Meeting in Charleston, SC

2001 George Brown – Texas – Meeting in Albequerque, NM

2002 Peter Kachris – New York – Meeting in Portland, OR

2003 Al Eads Jr. – South Carolina – Meeting in Kearney, NE

2004 Mike Copeland – Oklahoma – Meeting in Indianapolis, IN

2005 J.M. Edington III – Arkansas – Meeting in Tuscon, AZ

2006 Robert Newhouse – Kansas – Meeting in Kansas City, MO

2007 Gay Molnar – New York – Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK

2008 Seth Adams – Texas – Meeting in San Antonio, TX

2009 Don Stephens – Wisconsin – Meeting in Cincinnati, OH

2010 2010 Ray Patrick – Missouri – Meeting in Branson, MO

2011 Cindy McIntee – South Carolina – Meeting in Hilton Head South Carolina

2012 Phil Gerik – Texas – Meeting in Cincinnati, OH

2013 Jimmy Cunningham – Arkansas – Meeting in Branson, MO

2014 Gerald Thorne – Texas – Meeting in San Antonio, TX

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Acknowledgements

The National Rural Education Association Wishes to acknowledge the following sponsors, organizers, and individuals whose support has made the Convention and Research Symposium a reality.

TREA

Kate Morrow, Daisy Dyer Duerr, Jerry Ross, Blake Powell, , Lucy Johnson

Edward D. Chance Award – Lynn Lisy-Macan Howard A. Dawson Best Research Paper – Gary Storie andPeter Denner Monsanto Rural Teacher of the Year – Jessica Meacham

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Conference Pre-Session and Committee Meetings Thursday October 16, 2014

Time Meeting – Location

9:30AM Executive Committee – Sam Houston

10:30AM Legislative Committee (NREAC) – Bolo’s PDR

12:00 PM Committee Meeting Lunch – Bolo’s PDR

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Teacher of the Year Selection Committee- Boardroom Partners Committee - Colonnade A Nominations and Elections Committee – Colonnade B

1:30 to 5:00 PM

Editorial Advisory Committee - Bolo’s PDR

2:45 – 3:45 PM Awards and Recognition Committee - Boardroom Ways and Means Committee - Colonnade A Committee for Diversity - Colonnade B Teacher Activity - Sam Houston

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Convention Advisory/Site Committee - Colonnade B Membership Committee – Colonnade C Procedures, Bylaws Committee - Boardroom Technology/Telecommunications Committee - Colonnade A Research committee should join the Editorial advisory Committee at this time - Bolo’s PDR

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106th NREA Convention and Research Symposium Friday October 17th, 2014

8:00 AM to 9:20 AM

Location Event

Grand Ballroom DEFG

Call to Order……………………………………………………………..Jimmy Cunningham, Past President Invocation…………………………………………………………………Gerald Thorne, Past President Welcome to San Antonio………………………………………….Shaun Barnett, TREA Recognition of NREA Partners…………………………………..Jimmy Cunningham, Past President Introduction of Musical Entertainment…. ……………….Gerald Thorne, President Salute Our Country…………………………………………………..Sunnyvale ISD Choir Recognition of First Time Attendees………………………...Gerald Thorne, President

Grand Ballroom DEFG

Introduction of Speaker……………………………………………………..Jerry White, Maine Delegate Speaker……………………………………………………………………………...Katie Morrow

Yearning to empower youth for nearly two decades, Katie is an educator and a tireless advocate for technology infused learning experiences for students. Katie currently teaches Junior High English classes in addition to serving as the district’s Technology Integration Specialist at O’Neill Public Schools in O’Neill, Nebraska. In this role she has provided leadership for over eight years of a 1:1 laptop initiative at O’Neill High School. Katie presents and leads professional development experiences, teaches graduate courses in technology integration, and serves on the Advisory Boards for the Apple Distinguished Educators program and Challenge Based Learning.

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Friday October 17th, 2014 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Location & Session # Presentation

7:30 Continental Breakfast

Grand Ballroom C 1 2

RS – Introduction to the Research Symposium RS- Patricia Hardre - This session will update attendees on the process and progress of the JCSEE as it validates the National Classroom Assessment Standards. It will include reflection on involvement of rural educators in the process, and implications of these Standards for the future of rural education.

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RS-Stephanie Bennett- This research study examines elementary education pre-service teachers’ visions of content-area literacy instruction and how those beliefs are transformed into classroom practice in schools in the rural Southeast United States. RS-Monica Hendricks- The main data of this research were essays that thirty teachers of English second language wrote about their literacy histories and follow-up focus group discussions of their conceptions of themselves as language teachers. The main findings reveal common childhood patterns in teachers’ early literacy development and the formative effect of these on their self-conceptions as language teachers. RS-Gina Kunz Several factors present unique challenges for rural teachers in accessing professional development. We will share results, implications and further directions from a comprehensive literature review of rural teacher professional development.

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WS-Brenda Prestage - In this interactive session, participants will explore how disciplinary issues can be solved in a positive way that will increase instructional time and maintain the process of learning for all students. WS- Tena Versland and Lynn Kelting-Gibson - Montana State University shares how its partnership with a rural schools consortium developed a sustainable system for training school teams in data literacy, instructional decision-making and school improvement.

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WS-Sarah Schmitt-Wilson and Jennifer Green: Montana State University shares how its partnership with a rural schools consortium developed a sustainable system for training school teams in data literacy, instructional decision-making and school improvement.

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WS- Katie Morrow - Read, Write, & Swipe: Language Arts and Literacy with Apple Technology Experience ideas in all levels of the SAMR spectrum for teaching English/Language Arts with Apple Technology. Students will develop reading fluency with audio recording apps, comprehension with iBooks, writing & speaking skills with Challenge Based Learning projects, and much more. Learn transformative practices from a middle school Language Arts teacher to bring back to your classroom tomorrow— whether it is one device or many. Improve student literacy with iPad and Mac. (NOTE: If the SAMR Model is new to you, you'll want to know about it! Take a look here, and you'll come to this session prepared! http://goo.gl/AFCY9C)

Colonnade C Special Session 1

Leslie Finnan- Report from Washington Hear the latest from Washington DC and some predictions on the future of education bills and activities at the Department of Education.

http://goo.gl/AFCY9C







Friday October 17th, 2014 10:40 AM to 11:40 AM


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RS – Gary Storie and Peter Denner: Performance pay awards were sent to Idaho schools based on student test scores. It was found schools located in rural areas received more bonus money than did their urban counterparts. RS- John Jones: Interviews with 13 teachers and administrators in northeast Missouri reveal two aspects of working in rural schools that persuaded them to come and stay RS- Joseph Matthews and Courtney Stewart: With new state mandates for Utah school leaders, this study found that most rural school leaders know about the standards and requirements but have not received professional development to meet those new requirements.

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RS –Lynn Lisy-Macan: This dissertation study examines the theories of action of principals in two rural school districts. Findings suggst that the rural location did not impact principals' theories of actions. RS: Karen Eppley: This paper considers the planned redistribution of broadband from rural areas to smart cities as an issue of social justice with particular social, political, and curricular extensions. RS – Janet Spring: This study investigated the perspectives of four rural music educators to interrogate how historical, sociocultural, and political issues that exist in their rural areas shape their educational viewpoints and practices.

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WS: Rocco Fucetto, LaTita Taylor, and Jay Thompson: A strong collaboration and partnerships with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and other entities have helped a rural district move out of Turnaround status

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WS- Kathy Goad: Tri county School Corporation will take participants on their journey from an an attitude of "average is OK" to "high expectations for ALL" WS Davidson-: Financial survival for many rural schools is a serious struggle. Does a "Magic Bullet" of financial security exist? If so, how might we obtain it for our school? Come find out.

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WS- Jim Moulton, Kevin Morrow, and Katie Morrow: Making Multi Touch Books with Apple's iBooks Author -- How to & Why to! Teachers and students have been making books forever – they know real publication matters. Thanks to Apple’s iBooks Author, books can now include all media types -- text, still images and video to 3-dimensional objects, independent assessment and more. Schools can now create highly interactive and engaging content that can be leveraged to help a teacher improve a lesson, or to help a student tell and share the story of their accomplishments. In this session you'll first see just how easy and powerful iBooks Author is, and then you'll hear from Katie and Kevin Morrow about the multi touch books they have created and used in their work in rural Nebraska. Great possibilities, real opportunity!


Forum with Lucy Johnson Meet with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach


Friday October 17th, 2014 11:40 AM to 2:00 PM

Time and Location Event

11:40 AM Grand Ballroom DEFG

Visit Exhibits

12:45 PM Grand Ballroom DEFG

Monsanto Fund Rural Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet Opening Comments……………………………………………………………………………….….Jason Bell Chair of the Rural Teacher of the Year Selection Committee Introductions……………………………………………………………………………………………..Jason Bell Chair of the Rural Teacher of the Year Selection Committee Perspectives at the USDOE…………………………………………………….…………….Lucy Johnson Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach Lunch Introduction of the 2014-2015 Monsanto Fund Rural Teacher of the Year Finalists Lori Nickels – McCool Junction, NE Torie Ellison – Casa Grande, AZ Andrea Hess – Vincennes, IN Julie Kay Swaim- Lake Creek, TX Caroline Hutson – Absarokee, MT Recognition of the 2014-2015 NREA Rural Teacher of the Year…………. Michelle Insco Monsanto Fund Jessica Meacham, 2014-15 Monsanto Fund Rural Teacher of the Year Door Prizes

1:30-2:00 PM Grand Ballroom DEFG

Please visit our Exhibitors


Friday October 17th, 2014 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location & Session #

Presentation

Grand Ballroom C 21

RS- Tori Cirks, Louis Cicchinelli, Haidee Williams, Michael Flory, Sarah Frazelle, Pamela Buffington, and Shelly Billig: Advancing a Rural Research Agenda Through Alliances: The Regional Educational Laboratory Network #1- Regional educational laboratories (RELs) help practitioners and policymakers use data and research to address education issues. This cross-REL panel provides updates on research alliance work of interest to rural stakeholders.

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RS_ Shu-Yuan Lin, , Jody Isernhagen.Pawloski Susan Scherz, and Peter Denner: This presentation shares the findings of a three state study examining three tiers of parental involvement policies: rural school districts, state education policies, and Federal legislation. RS- Velma Menchaca, Jerry Lowe, and Veronica Estrada: Presenters will share data of four small rural school districts with high Latino populations. The presentation will focus on the challenges and opportunities of teachers in districts who have high numbers of ELLs and migrant students, many of who are linguistically diverse, impoverished and/or transient. RS- Jane Downey and Tena Versland: The purpose of this research project was to identify the ways which rural schools and communities contribute to the academic success of their students.

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WS- Julie Blaine: IMAGINE a place where teachers from small, rural districts engage in monthly consortium-like, collaborative professional learning. IMAGINE starting such a group. Attend this session to make imagining a reality. WS- Steven Laing and Michael Freeman: Institutions wanting to provide quality training programs for leaders in rural schools face significant challenges regarding accessibility and the provision of substantive and meaningful internship experiences for participants

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WS- Victoria Schaefer: District and school leaders will learn how to use data to drive decision-making that improves student performance, applying the leading indicator concept from economics to the educational setting. WS - Denise Schares: Highlights of the development of Iowa's three state university collaborative alternative teacher licensure program and a discussion of the successes, challenges, and future plans will be shared

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WS- Katie Morrow: Challenge Based Learning: Take Action and Make a Difference! Engage today's learners and prepare them for tomorrow by providing challenges that take action and make a difference. Learn how to implement Challenge Based Learning, including how to launch a challenge, support a successful collaborative learning experience, manage the technology involved in the process, and share the solutions and learning outcomes with a global audience. See how CBL is a viable solution for transforming the technology usage into higher learning outcomes in any learning environment.


Forum with Lucy Johnson Meet with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach




Presentation

Grand Ballroom C 30

RS- Tori Cirks, Louis Cicchinelli, Haidee Williams, Michael Flory, Sarah Frazelle, Pamela Buffington, and Shelly Billig: Advancing a Rural Research Agenda Through Alliances: The Regional Educational Laboratory Network #2- Regional educational laboratories (RELs) help practitioners and policymakers use data and research to address education issues. This cross-REL panel provides updates on research alliance work of interest to rural stakeholders.

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RS- Courtney Stewart and Joe Mathews: This study indicated that Utah rural school leaders deal with two community challenges: (a) interacting with the community, and (b) garnering community support and cooperation for educational issues and policies. RS- John Sipple: We examine the social and economic benefits of "School Proximity" near rural communities. Using spatial and GIS analyses, we inform discussion of the impact of schools on local communities

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WS – Robert Hill Newtown North Dakota is a small city in Mountrail County, ND with a population of 1,925. The most prevalent child group, 69.1% of the total school-aged population, in Public School District 1 is American Indian from the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Sahnish reservation. In 1972 the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals expanded the reservation jurisdiction and New Town, which was originally outside of the legal boundaries of the reservation, was now part of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Sahnish reservation and subject to tribal laws. This unique state of affairs requires that Public School District 1 manage two sets of education policies: BIE guidelines for American Indian students and US Dept. of Ed guidelines non-Indian residents. This unique situation required public school teachers and administrators to deal with these intertwined education policies in the presence of rapid student census growth as a consequence of the ND oil boom. The goal of the workshop is to highlight strategies that teachers and administrators have used to provide a common educational experience to two very different kinds of students whose needs are impacted by a complex systems of competing rules and guidelines inherent in this unusual and dynamic multicultural rural setting. WS – Dana Seymour and Dakota Cheatham: How can rural districts recruit and mentor teachers across large or remote areas? Workshop presenters will share lessons learned by an alternate route program for rural middle schools




Presentation

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WS – Sandra Watkins: Will rural students succeed in the global environment if teachers just focus on the Common Core Standards? The answer is NO! Come join this lively session and hear about new trends and opportunities for rural students. WS – LaTonya Slater, Shauna Bostic Through this session participants will engage in discussions on ways to incorporate images during instruction to develop learners' sense of self and community in rural settings

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WS – Kevin Morrow: The Active Classroom: iPads in Physical Education and Beyond Mobile devices are a great way to engage students in physical education today. Be an active participant and learn how these devices are being used in physical education and coaching to inspire students to exercise and enhance performance. Whether using apps, QR codes, or self-created activities, participants will see practical ideas of how iOS devices can take physical education classes to another level to enrich the experiences of students today. Extension ideas will be shared beyond the physical education field, into the STEM areas, and beyond! You'll be amazed.

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WS – Greg McBeth Learn how to use technology to tie evaluation to developing customized professional development programming.

WS Brian Keegan, Patrick Renihan

The National Congress on Rural Education has been the forum for discussion of issues and sharing of ideas related to rural and

remote schools in Canada since 1995. The session highlights relevance and its impact on improving educational services and

delivery for children and youth educated in rural Canada.

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106th NREA Convention and Research Symposium Friday October 17th, 2014

4:20 PM to ??? PM

Time and

Location

Event

4:20 PM Grand

Ballroom C

Delegate Assembly Meeting and NREA Membership Meeting

6:00 PM La Joya

President’s Reception

7:00 PM La Joya

NREA Foundation Auction

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106th NREA Convention and Research Symposium Saturday October 18th, 2014

8:20 AM to 9:20 AM


Presentation

7:30 Bolo’s PDR

State Executive Director’s Breakfast (7:30 AM)

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RS – Erin McHenry –Sorber and Kathleen Provinzano: This research explores the phenomena of increased displacement and altered hypermobility patterns of local community members across counties with the highest numbers of natural gas wells in northern Pennsylvania RS – Tracy Najera Incongruence exists between what motivates educators to change their practice and related federal grant programs. The session will focus on this disconnect and make recommendations for future policy. RS – Ann Berry: Preliminary findings from the SATERA project will be presented. The project aims to investigate areas of desired professional development for special educators in remote districts. Implications for administrators will be discussed

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RS: Hope Castro: Presentation on international exchange programs in rural schools, focusing on international students as members of the school and local community, professional development and diversity programming for students and teachers. RS- Lynn Burlbaw, Scot Kelley, Brandon Core, and Beverly Irby Learn the process used by a rural teacher leadership cooperative to meet the needs of teachers who wish to stay in the classroom and become a school and community leader RS- Jody Isernhagen Title I research studies (2010-2013) showed a positive connection between resources and

perceptions of the implementation of School Improvement Plans. These studies supported more

program focus upon the use of technology.

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WS – Angelica Benson- With a CDE grant, San Luis Valley BOCES is implementing a research-validated literacy model with job-embedded professional development and collaborative instructional leadership. Student performance and sustainability efforts will be highlighted. WS – Pia Jessup Over 6 million students learn how to make a life for themselves, and since 1991 the National beta Club has awarded over 5 million in scholarships. This session will focus on how your school can start a chapter and the benefits to your students.

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8:20 AM to 9:20 AM


Presentation

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WS: Tami Roskamp and Mary Parker: Three years ago, three Illinois school superintendents partnered with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools (AIRSS) to collect data about the top issues Illinois schools are facing. The previous results have been shared at both the state and national levels and with IL Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Simon. WS- Cheryl Broekelmann and Michelle Graham: This presentation will discuss the impact of virtual coaching can have on meeting the needs of students while mentoring the para professional in rural areas.

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WS –Katie and Kevin Morrow and Jim Moulton: Creating Online Courses with iTunes U -- How to & Why to! Now it’s easier than ever to unleash the full potential of iPad in your classroom and with your colleagues by creating your own courses for iPad. You get to share your ideas and collaborate in powerful new ways. You know that online learning is a reality for both students and professionals, and in this session will show you how easy it is to get started - not only as a consumer, but also as a producer of great online content. In this session you'll first see just how easy it is to create an iTunes U Course, and the most powerful piece will be when you hear from Katie and Kevin Morrow about how they have leveraged the power of iTunes U Course Manager to create courses that support student and professional learning across their school community.

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9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Location & Session

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RS – Steve Bain This presentation will focus on the challenges and possibilities limited resources have on rural University/College Counseling Centers. Attention will be given to collaboration, creativity, dialogue, advocacy, and ethical considerations involved in doing more with less for underserved rural university settings RS- Zeke Garcia and Gerri Maxwell This qualitative study asked principals to share their perspectives of teachers regarding the use of formative assessment. Furthermore, principals shared their perceptions of formative assessment as an equity tool that supported their efforts in leading socially just schools. RS: Jim Freeland,: After participating in Indiana’s new teacher evaluation process, the study examines superintendent perceptions of the process.

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IS- Hal Roberts: Pirate is an acronym: P-passion; I-immersion; R-relationships; A-ask/analyze; T-transformation; E-enthusiasm; S-service. This presentation takes from the book Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess and applies it to leadership. Come be a part of this exciting voyage! IS-Kristopher Hsu: Inspire Creativity Initiative is a nonprofit organization founded by high school students to 1) show schools how creative their students are and 2) to inspire students to realize their potential IS- Lorenzo Cherubin: This session will share the experiences and perceptions of Aboriginal students in northern Ontario (Canada) publicly-funded rural schools in the context of the objectives of a landmark provincial educational policy. WS Daniel Lee:

The panel hopes to illustrate and propone the victories of rural

educators using the science of portraiture, noted by researcher Sara

Lawrence-Lightfoot for its focus on the “goodness” and success that

can be captured. Grand Ballroom A

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WS- Jackie Lain: A panel of rural district leaders discusses 3 innovative ways to provide rigorous, high-quality, standards-based instructional materials that can improve student performance in a cost-effective way. WS- Lance Ford, Laura Lundahl, and Jeff Mann: This session will explore the resources available to offer students collaborative distance learning opportunities. We will look at available technologies, curriculum programs as well as alternative funding sources.

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9:30 AM to 10:30 AM


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WS – Devon Brenner, Dana Franz, and Kenny Anthony: Through three unique partnerships, Mississippi State University is examining promising practices in their alternate route to teaching program, recruitment of high-performing scholars into traditional undergraduate programs, and focused redesign curriculum.

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WS – Kim Hummerickhouse, Linda Alexander, Carol Swinney: Participants in this workshop will learn the how to implement a training model created as a result of a 5-year grant project to train teachers to fill the roles of Instructional and Mentor Coaches in their own school buildings. Participants will leave with a step-by-step process and training forms to aid in creating their own in-house coaching model. WS – Joel Pederson: At the heart of a district's culture and climate are the relationships that are built

with students, staff and families. Please join the Joel Pedersen to hear how his

district has transformed their culture without additional funding.

leadership and technology intergration.

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WS - Kevin Morrow: Improving Physical Education -- Made on a Mac! Learn ideas for incorporating technology into nearly every aspect of health and physical education. Various projects and ideas will be shared to help P.E. programs meet the needs of today’s learners. Learn how to create your own interactive audio and video podcasts. Also see how to use pedometers and web-based maps to motivate students to move more. Even the beginning technology user will find out about ways to take their Physical Education program to the next level via technology infusion.

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106th NREA Convention and Research Symposium

Saturday October 18th, 2014 10:40 AM to 1:30 PM

Time and Location Event

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

Grand Ballroom DEFG

Exhibits open

11:00 AM – 12:20 PM

Grand Ballroom DEFG

General Session Opening Comments ……………………..Sandra Watkins, President-Elect Edward W. Chance Best Dissertation Award ……………..Patti Chance Howard A. Dawson Best Research Paper Award…….Greg Montalvo NREA Executive Committee LUNCH Introduction……………………………….. Sandra Watkins, President-Elect Jerry Ross, Spacewalker From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that

he wanted to journey into space. He became one of the most

launched astronauts in history, as well as a NASA veteran whose

career spanned the entire Space Shuttle program. From his

childhood in rural Indiana, through education at Purdue University,

and a career in the US Air Force, Ross charted a path to NASA

while overcoming setbacks. Now he works to inspire young people

to believe in themselves, and especially to achieve their dreams

through science education 12:30 – 1:30

Grand Ballroom DEFG

Visit Exhibits

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Saturday October 18th, 2014 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM


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IS – Matt Marietta: Three rural mountain schools located just west of Fort Collins, Colorado are thriving today after facing wildfires and floods. By sharing our story we hope to help other schools that have or may face natural disasters. IS – Louis Warren- The use of technology provided a richer experience for all of the school personnel being trained in the Common Core State Standards in eastern North Carolina. Monthly training sessions were provided and these sessions were able to build on the previous training sessions. This presentation will provide its most successful strategies in using technology to train school personnel in the Common Core State Standards. IS – Sharon Ross and Guylene Robertson: Women superintendents leading rural schools face many challenges and find viable solutions to ignite and improve student achievement. Check out this session and be revitalized for the new year!

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WS- Linda McDonald, Tracie Cain, and Teela Wilson: No matter where you are in the spectrum of digital learning, you CAN be a leader for the Future Ready movement in your district. Identify the "Why" behind the "What"! WS – Pam Buffington, Angela Pazzagllia, and Lynn Lisy-Macan: Members of the Northeast Rural Districts Research Alliance will discuss their work, including data use workshops, a webinar on rural poverty, and a study of online learning in rural schools.

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WS – Hobart Harmon: Learn how an i3 project funded by USED identified gaps in math competencies

important to the future rural STEM workforce, produced a resource guide, and

trained math teachers.

WS – Devon Brenner, Kathleen Alley, and Nicole Miller: While PLCs are often embraced, professional learning networks (PLN) offer an additional avenue for supporting teachers and schools with individualized professional development opportunities, especially for often lower resourced rural schools.

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WS – Generation Ready: How do we overcome the challenges facing middle schools to ensure that all students have the strategies needed to read the increasingly complex texts they encounter across the disciplines? This session will look at how a small rural middle school changed the trajectory for their students as readers by using small groups to deeply engage students with increasingly complex texts

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WS- Pat Hardre: This session presents the SUCCESS Model of Motivation in Education and invites attendees to discuss and apply it to their own teaching and school leadership. WS – Sharon Ross, Donna Savage, and Tammy McKee: Grab a key at the door and join us while we unlock the magical doors of potential that ultimately create highly engaged classrooms. One district will share their journey of accomplishments.

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WS- Katie and Kevin Morrow and Jim Moulton: Apple Tools, Powerful Possibilities, and Effective Classroom Use Wow! Over the last two days you have heard about and seen some amazing things that are possible through the use of Apple tools in real classrooms. In fact, there was probably so much that you wish you knew a little bit more about FaceTime, AirDrop, the App Store, the iBooks Store, QR codes, etc. Not just how they work, but how they can be effectively leveraged in your rural educational setting. This session will provide just that -- a chance for the presenting team to highlight and go a tad deeper into a variety of tools and how they can be used. Please bring your curiosity and your questions, and take advantage of this great opportunity to pick the brains of the team, and to load up on powerful possibilities before you head home!

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WS – Kathleen Alley, Nicole Miller, and Devon Brenner: This session will share educational uses of Twitter, including ways teachers use this tool to build an academic social network for back channel discussion using a range of writing-based practices. IS – Teela Watson, Erin Griffith, Tracie Cain, and Linda McDonald: Experience flickers of OUT OF THE BOX models for growing teachers. Three non-traditional formats will be shared and processed including EdCamp, Maker Camp, Twitter Chats, and the Coaching Spectrum.

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WS- Duane Waber: Discovery Education Social Studies Techbook is a digital middle school social studies curriculum. Explore how using Discovery Education Social Studies Techbook can engage students and transform your social studies classroom WS – Bob Schalk: Discovery Education Science Techbook is a complete digital science curriculum. Explore how using Discovery Education Science Techbook with varying technology access can engage students and increase achievement. WS Duane Waber: We will explore a collection of science and social studies resources available from across the web and how to use those resources meet the requirements of Common Core.

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WS – Randy Maurer: Eastern Howard’s 1:1 iPad initiative increases learner engagement and creating nontraditional student projects. EHSC will demonstrate a “flipped classroom” model allowing participation in class, even when outside the physical classroom. WS – Tracie Cain, Linda McDonald, Teela Watson: Join us for this conversation of classroom-proven learning models for the Future Ready classroom. Hear how classroom teachers are overcoming obstacles to enhance student engagement and success

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WS – Marsha Gebhardt: Take a look at the Parents as Teachers home visiting model in 20 Bureau of Indian Education schools. Through our Investing in Innovations grant we are providing services to American Indian families of children prenatal-three and evaluating outcomes related to future school success. WS- Annie Opat and Suzanne Deweese: Struggling literacy learners in rural schools have a critical need. These children need an early intervention and the most intensive, individual support in order to achieve accelerated growth: Reading Recovery

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WS – Gary Sigrist and AJ Morgan: Review the Lessons Learned from the official report on Sandy Hook and discuss how we can apply the lessons to schools in rural areas with a focus on low/no cost solutions. WS – Stephanie Richards and Trent Pennycuff: Do you combat bullying every dayPrestage in your classroom? Come to this session to find out how to use Reader's Theatre, Common Core, and exemplary texts to combat bullying.

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WS – Amber Stacy, Ashley Brooks, Serita McCoy, and Jack Beers: Learn how Lee County, Kentucky middle school mathematics teachers prepared their students for higher level mathematics as required by the Common Core, addressed specific skill weaknesses, and increased their mathematics proficiency scores. WS – Randy Willis, Jerry Vaughn, Beth Holquin, Craig Spinn: Collaborative rural district partnerships for CTE Co-op for Level 1 certification programs for high school students.

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Saturday October 18th, 2014

Location Presentation

Conference Center A

NREA Foundation Board of Directors Meeting (3:40 PM)

Busses will run from the hotel to the River Walk beginning at 5:00

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106th NREA Convention and Research Symposium Sunday October 19th, 2014

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

Location Event

La Joya The Annual NREA Church Service NREA Chaplin – Andrew Seigrist

9:00AM – 9:50 AM Location Event

La Joya NREA Past President’s Meeting

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10:00 AM – 11:50 AM Location Event

La Joya Blast Off Session

NREA Membership Development Award………………………………………John Hill, Executive Director NREA Ray Drage Membership Attendance Award…………………………………..John Hill, Executive Director NREA

BRUNCH Introduction of Blast off Keynoters……………………………………………….John Hill, Executive Director NREA

Daisy Dyer Duerr I’m a born and raised rural Arkansas girl. Currently

proud to be the K-12 Principal at Saint Paul Schools, in Saint Paul,

Arkansas; Huntsville School District.

This is my 9th year in school administration and my 17th in education. I

spent my first 8 years as a Social Studies teacher and Basketball Coach.

Blake Powell Mr. Powell is the founder of Powell & Leon, LLP and an

equity shareholder in the firm. Mr. Powell is a native of Copperas Cove,

Texas and the son of a former public school administrator. He has focused

his legal career on the practice of school law. Mr. Powell routinely

represents school districts in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on

school construction and business and real estate transactions. Mr. Powell

also serves as bond counsel and special counsel to public school districts in

public finance transactions.

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10:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Wrap – Up Opening Comments…………………Gerald Thorne President Recognition of Past Presidents………..Gerald Thorne President State of the NREA…………………….Gerald Thorne President Introduction of the 2014-2015 President…….Gerald Thorne President Looking Ahead to 2014…………….Sandra Watkins President Elect Door Prizes

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Delegates for the 106th Convention of the NREA

Delegate State Delegate State

1 - Alaska Jules Waber Montana

1 - Alabama Allison Nys

Jimmy Cunningham Arkansas Dan Rusk

2 Dr. Jayne Downey

3 Tena Versland

4 1 - North Carolina

5 Robert Hill North Dakota

1 Bill Blong Arizona Jon Habben Nebraska

2 Beth Blong Jody Isernhagen

3 3 -

1 California 4 -

Rocco Fuschetto Colorado 1 - New Hampshire

1 - District of Columbia 1 New Jersey

1 - Florida 1 New Mexico

1 - Georgia Kim Friel Nevada

1 - Iowa 1 - New York

Peter Denner Idaho 1 - Ohio

Sandra Watkins Illinois Pat Hardre Oklahoma

Greg Montalvo 2

Tami Roskamp Karen Eppley Pennsylvania

4 - Al Eads South Carolina

5 - 1 - South Dakota

Scott Turney Indiana Alan Pratt

Tennessee

Larry John Mike Baldree Texas

Lynn Reed George Brown

Terry Sargent Phil Gerik

Tracy Cauddell Don Rogers

Barbara Havlichek Kansas Sharon Ross

1 - Kentucky Shaun Barnett

1 - Louisiana Bill Tarleton

Pamela Buffington Massachusetts 1 Utah

1 - Maryland Hobart Harmon Virginia

Jerry White Maine 1 - Vermont

1 – Bob Anderson Michigan 1 - Wisconsin

1 - Minnesota 1 - Wyoming

Ray Patrick Missouri

Jerry Cochran

John Jones

Julie Blaine

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Directory for the 106th Convention of the NREA

Last First E-mail

Alexander Linda [email protected]

Alley Kathleen [email protected]

Anthony Kenny [email protected]

Beers Jack [email protected]

Bennett Stephanie [email protected]

Benson Angelica [email protected]

Berry Ann [email protected]

Billig Shelley [email protected]

Blaine Julie [email protected]

Bostick Shauna [email protected]

Brenner Devon [email protected]

Broekelmann Cheryl [email protected]

Brooks Ahhley [email protected]

Buffington Pam [email protected]

Burlbaw Lynn [email protected]

Cain Tracie [email protected]

Castro Hope [email protected]

Cheatham Dekota [email protected]

Cherubin Lorenzo [email protected]

Childers Channing [email protected]

Cicchinelli Louis [email protected]

Cirks Tori [email protected]

Core Brandon [email protected]

Davidson Dwight [email protected]

Denner Peter [email protected]

Deweese Suzanne [email protected]

Downey Jayne [email protected]

Edwards Sharon [email protected]

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Last First E-mail

Eppley Karen [email protected]

Estrada Veronica [email protected]

Flory Michael [email protected]

Ford Lance [email protected]

Franz Dana [email protected]

Frazelle Sarah [email protected]

Freeland Jim [email protected]

Freeman Michael [email protected]

Fucetto Rocco [email protected]

Garcia Zeke [email protected]

Gardner Robert [email protected]

Gardner Judith [email protected]

Gebhardt Marsha [email protected]

Goad Kathy [email protected]

Graham Michelle [email protected]

Green Jennifer [email protected]

Griffith Erin [email protected]

Hardre Patricia [email protected]

Harmon Hobart [email protected]

Hendricks Monica [email protected]

Hill Robert [email protected]

Holquin Beth [email protected]

Horst Paige [email protected]

Hsu Kristopher [email protected]

Humerickhouse Kim [email protected]

Irby Beverly [email protected]

Isernhagen Jody [email protected]

Jones John [email protected]

Keegan Brian [email protected]

Kelley Scot [email protected]

Kelting-Gibson Lynn [email protected]

Kunz Gina [email protected]

Lain Jackie [email protected]

Laing Steven [email protected]

Lee Daniel [email protected]

Lin Shu-Yuan [email protected]

Lisy-Macan Lynn [email protected]





































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Last First E-mail

Lowe Jerry [email protected]

Lundhal Laura [email protected]

Mann Jeff [email protected]

Marietta Matt [email protected]

Matthews Joseph [email protected]

Maurer Randy [email protected]

Maxwell Gerri [email protected]

McCoy Camille [email protected]

McCoy Serita [email protected]

McDonald Linda [email protected]

McHenry-Sorber Erin [email protected]

McKee Tammy [email protected]

Menchaca Velma [email protected]

Miller Nicole [email protected]

Morgan AJ [email protected]

Morrow Katie [email protected]

Morrow Kevin [email protected]

Moulton Jim [email protected]

Najera Tracy [email protected]

Opat Annie [email protected]

Parker Mary [email protected]

Pawloski Tammy [email protected]

Pazzaglia Angela [email protected]

Pederson Joel [email protected]

Pennycuff Trent Kristen [email protected]

Prestage Brenda [email protected]

Provinzano Kathleen [email protected]

Richards Stephanie [email protected]

Renihan Patrick [email protected]






























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Last Last Last Roberts Hal [email protected]

Robertson Guylene [email protected]

Roskamp Tami [email protected]

Ross Sharon [email protected]

Savage Donna [email protected]

Schaefer Victoria [email protected]

Schalk Bob [email protected]

Schares Denise [email protected]

Scherz Susan [email protected]

Schmitt-Wilson Sarah [email protected]

Seymour Dana [email protected]

Sigrist Gary [email protected]

Sipple John [email protected]

Slater LaTonya [email protected]

Spinn Craig [email protected]

Spring Janet [email protected]

Stacy Amber [email protected]

Stewart Courtney [email protected]

Storie Gary [email protected]

Swinney Carol

Taylor LaTita [email protected]

Theodori Ann [email protected]

Theodori Gene [email protected]

Thompson Jay [email protected]

Vaughn Jerry [email protected]

Versland Tena [email protected]

Waber Duane [email protected]

Warren Louis [email protected]

Watkins Sandra [email protected]

Watson Teela [email protected]

Williams Haidee [email protected]

Willis Randy [email protected]































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