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Mary K. McCullough, Ph.D. Professor

Loyola Marymount University School of Education

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EDUCATION Degrees: Ph.D., Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

M.A., Educational Administration University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

B.A., English Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles, CA

Credentials: California Standard Secondary Life Teaching Credential California Professional Administrative Services Credential PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Professor 1995-Present Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA Associate Dean for Faculty (2009 to Present) Chair, Educational Leadership Department (2007-2008)

Chair, Professional Services Department (2002-2007) Director, Doctoral Program (2002-2008)

Coordinator, Administrative Services Program (1995-2005) Principal 1995-1993 Assistant Principal, Curriculum/Instruction 1989-1993 Torrance High School, Torrance, CA Assistant Principal 1983-1989 Coordinator, Japanese Student Exchange Program Alverno High School, Sierra Madre, CA Vice Principal/Teacher 1978-1983 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Downey, CA Teacher 1972-1977 Downey Unified School District, Downey, CA English Teacher/Class Adviser 1968-1972 Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, CA

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Mary K. McCullough, Ph.D.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Member, Education Advisory Council 2003-Present Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Department of Catholic Schools Member, Doctoral Dissertation Committees 2002-Present Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California Chair, Loyola High School WASC Accreditation 2002 Western Association of Schools and Colleges Member, Administrative Services Task Force 2000-2001 Cluster Leader, CCTC Accreditation Teams 2000-2002 CCTC Board of Institutional Reviewers 1998-Present Member, CCTC Administrative Review Panel 1997-1999 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)

Editor 1997-2000 Editorial Review Board Member 2000-2008 Educational Leadership and Administration Journal California Association of Professors of Educational Administration Lecturer 1997, l999, 2003 Oxford Scholars Program, Oxford University Loyola Marymount University Director 1996-2000 Southern California Center for the Coalition of Essential Schools School Coach 1995-1997 Fairfax High School, Los Angeles Unified School District Fairfax Cluster, Los Angeles Unified School District Adjunct Faculty 1993-1998 University of Southern California, Los Angeles AWARDS AND HONORS Administrator of the Year Award, Torrance Unified School District, l995 Distinguished Graduate Award, National Catholic Education Association, l994 Dean’s Education Merit Scholarship, University of Southern California, l989-l992 Outstanding Alumna of the Year, Mount St. Mary’s College, l988 Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Hamilton High School, 1971 Phi Delta Kappa, National Education Honor Fraternity, USC Chapter Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society, LMU Chapter Lambda Iota Tau, English Honor Society


PUBLICATIONS Books McCullough, M. K., Graf, V. L., Leung, B., Stroud, M. E., & Orlando, M. (2008).

Building community through student success teams. Washington, DC: National Catholic Education Association.

McCullough, M. (Ed.). (2003). Fire and ice: Imagination and intellect. Scranton, PA:

University of Scranton Press. McCullough, M. (Ed.). (2000). The just one justices: The role of justice at the heart of

Catholic higher education. Scranton, PA: University of Scranton Press. Peer Reviewed Publications McCullough, M. K., Stroud, M. E., & Isken, J. A. (2009). Generation-wise leadership. In

E. F. Litton & S. P. Martin (Eds.), Justice, care, and diversity: Addressing the needs of all students in Catholic secondary schools. Washington, DC: National Catholic Education Association.

McCullough, M. K. (2004). Standards of quality and effectiveness for Preliminary

Administrative Services Credential Program. Document presented to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Sacramento, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2004). Standards of quality and effectiveness for Professional


McCullough, M. K. (2003). Loyola Marymount University structural substantive change

proposal. Document presented to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2002). Standards of quality and effectiveness for Preliminary


McCullough, M. K. (2002). Standards of quality and effectiveness for Professional


McCullough, M. (2001). Cycles of change: Insights from the field. Educational

Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, 13, 57-71.


McCullough, M., & Graf, V. (2001). So that’s what you do! The new millennium: Issues, concerns, solutions. Arlington, VA: Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.

McCullough, M. (2000). Institutionalizing social justice: Now what? In M. K.

McCullough (Ed.), The just one justices: The role of justice at the heart of Catholic higher education. Scranton, PA: University of Scranton Press.

McCullough, M., Bryan, P., & Cushing, K. (2000). A note from the editors. Educational

Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, 12, 9-11. McCullough, M., & Graf, V. (1998). Book review: The public purpose of education and

schooling. J. I. Goodlad & T. J. McMannon (Eds.). (1997). The public purpose of education and schooling. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, 10, 101-104.

McCullough, M. K. (1997). Administrative Services Preliminary Credential Program

Document. Loyola Marymount University, School of Education: Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1997). Administrative Services Professional Credential Program

Document. Loyola Marymount University, School of Education: Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., Martin, S. P., & Lavadenz, M. (1997). Reconceptualizing

leadership in culturally diverse settings: A learning community model. Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, 9, 33-48.

McCullough, M., Martin, S., & Lavadenz, M. (1997). Sociocultural factors affecting

school reform in culturally diverse settings. In C. A. Grant (Ed.), National Association for Multicultural Education 1996 Proceedings (pp. 46-58). San Francisco: Caddo Gap Press.

Professional Publications Jimenez, T., McCullough, M. K., Clemmons, A., (2005, 2007). Dissertation Guide.

Printed at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2004). Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop

final report 2003-2004 academic year. Document presented to the Hewlett Foundation and Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.


McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2003). Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop final report 2002-2003 academic year. Document presented to the Hewlett Foundation and Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003). Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop facilitator

handbook. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K., & Herr, R. (2002). Ed.D. in educational leadership for social

justice. Proposal presented to the Loyola Marymount University community. McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2002). Assessing campus climate and culture:

Ensuring equity and diversity in Catholic secondary schools. Paper presented at the National Catholic Education Association Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ. Available in audio from Chesapeake Audio/Video Communications, Elkridge, MD (Cassette Recording No. 02012-2211).

McCullough, M. K. (2002). Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop facilitator

handbook. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K., & Speth, M. (2002). Graduate programs in education [Brochure]

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M., et al. (2001). Report of the Visiting Committee: Focus on learning for

Catholic high schools. Loyola High School, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. (2001). Framework for assessing teaching at the university. Center for

Excellence in Teaching. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M., Martin, S., & Koppes, A. (1999). The School of Education: Dedication,

quality, dreams. Document presented to Robert Lawton, S.J., President, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. (l997). Coalition of Essential Schools. The Center for the Study of Los

Angeles Newsletter, 1(1). McCullough, M. (1992). A case study of the implementation of the English/language arts

framework for California public schools. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern California), Los Angeles, CA.


Manuscripts in Process McCullough, M. (In process). Generations in the schoolhouse. McCullough, M. (In press). Who’s in charge? In M. Wunder (Ed.), Public schools

uncovered. McCullough, M. (In press). School budgets and spending tax dollars. In M. Wunder

(Ed.), Public schools uncovered. McCullough, M., Townely, A., & Herr, R. (In process). Resumes and job searches for

positions in educational administration. McCullough, M. (In process). Managing change: A guide for administrators. McCullough, M. (In process). The district role in change: A case study of the Calexico

Unified School District. FUNDED GRANTS McCullough, M. K., (2001, March). California Digital High School Grant, Trabuco Hills

High School. Saddleback Valley Unified School District, $706,800. McCullough, M. K. (2001, January). California Digital High School Grant, Whittier High

School. Whittier Union High School District, $801,500. McCullough, M. K. (2000-2001). Coalition of Essential Schools Regional Center Grant.

Coalition of Essential Schools, Oakland, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, February). California Digital High School Grant, San Pedro

and Angel’s Gate High School. Los Angeles Unified School District. $978,550. McCullough, M. K. (1999, December). California Digital High School Grant, Compton

High School. Compton Unified School District. $601,500. McCullough, M. K. (1996-1998). Coalition of Essential Schools Centers Project. DeWitt

Wallace Foundation, $6,000. McCullough, M. K., & McLaren, H. (1996-1998). Coaches and Training Partners for

LEARN Schools. Annenburg Foundation, $100,000. McCullough, M. K. (1996, April). Resources for School Administrators. Loyola

Marymount University Summer Research Grant, $3,000.


McCullough, M. K., & Restructuring Committee. (1992-1997). Tartar Enterprise: SB 1274 Restructuring Grant. California State Department of Education, $1,400,000.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Marsh, D., Cannings, T., & McCullough, M. K. (2006). Critical friend networks for

doctoral programs. Presentation at the Hong Kong Conference on Global Education.

McCullough, M. K., & Graf, V. L. (2004, April). Student success teams: Supporting

students and teachers. Presentation at the National Catholic Education Association, Boston, MA.

McCullough, M. K., & Graf, V. (2002, February). The context of schooling: Preparing

democratic leaders in an era of accountability. Table talk presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), New York.

McCullough, M. K. (2002, July). Change: How to manage it? Presentation at the

National Catholic Education Association, LEAD Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2002, July). Principals’ panel. Panel facilitated at the National

Catholic education Association, LEAD Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2002, July). Assessing school culture. Presentation

at the National Catholic Education Association, LEAD Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2001, April). Assessing campus climate and

culture: How is your school doing? Paper presentation at the National Catholic Education Association, Milwaukee, WI.

McCullough, M. K., & Graf, V. (2000, November). The context of schooling: A cross

disciplinary course for school leaders. Paper presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children, Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

McCullough, M. K., & Graf, V. (1999, November). The context of schooling: A cross-

disciplinary course for school leaders. Paper presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children, Teacher Education Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Graf, V. (1999, June). The context of schooling: A cross

disciplinary course for school leaders. Paper presentation at the In Praise of Education National Conference, Seattle, WA.


McCullough, M. K. (1998, November). Talent search for school leader diversity.

Presentation at the Association of California School Administrators Annual Conference, Santa Clara, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (l998, April). Successful school change strategies. Paper

presentation at the National Catholic Education Association Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., Leung, B., & Graf, V. (1998, April). School success teams:

Supporting teachers and students. Presentation at the National Catholic Education Association Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1997, May). The district role in change: A case study of the

Calexico Unified School District. Paper presented at the California SB 1274 School Restructuring Symposium, San Diego, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1996, May). Instructional transformational team vision and

matching goals. Presentation at the Los Angeles Unified School District LEARN Phase IV School Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., Martin, S. P., & Lavadenz, M. (1996, November). Sociocultural

factors affecting school reform in culturally diverse settings. Paper presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education Annual Meeting, St. Paul, MN.

McCullough, M. K. (1996, November). Applying CES principles to the role of school

coach. Paper presented at the National Coalition of Essential Schools Annual Fall Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

McCullough, M. K. (1996, November). Creating and using a school change rubric. Paper

presented at the National Coalition of Essential Schools Annual Fall Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

McCullough, M. K. (1995, November). Case study for change. Paper presented at the

National Coalition of Essential Schools Annual Fall Conference, Long Beach, CA.


INVITED PRESENTATIONS McCullough, M. K. (2005, March). The status of higher education and the role of

parents. Diocese of Orange School Board Association. Marywood Center, Orange, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2004, July). Developing an action plan. LEAD Institute. Loyola

Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K., & Horan, M. P. (2004, April). Reflective teaching and its power to

transform practice. Presentation at the Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2004, March). School reform: Small learning

communities to engage students. President’s Day, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Horan, M. P. (2004, February). The teaching-learning process

that fosters inclusion: Strategies for success from the shared wisdom of seasoned professors. Presentation at the Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003, October). Moral leadership in the context of change.

Presentation to University donors at the Inaugural Clavigerii Society Weekend, Sonoma, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003, March). Change: How to manage it. President’s Day,

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2003, March). Parent as educator—school as support system.

Presentation at the Los Angeles Unified School District Parent Resource Network, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003, March). How to manage change. Presentation to the Catholic

School Administration Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003, March). Strategies for teaching writing. Presentation at the

Center for Teaching Excellence, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Horan, M. P. (2003, March). Reflective teaching and its power to

transform. Presentation at the Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.


McCullough, M. K. (2003, October). The context of schooling: The moral responsibility of educators. Presentation for the Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Horan, M. P. (2003, September). Inclusive pedagogy as an

expression of the mission of the university. Presentation at the Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003, October). Moral leadership in the context of change.

Presentation at the Loyola Marymount University Inaugural Clavigerii Society Weekend, Sonoma, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003, October). Administrative theory and moral leadership.

Presentation to the Catholic School Administration Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Horan, M. P. (2003, November). Teaching as student-centered

activity: Listening to students’ voices. Presentation at the Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2003, November). Administrative theory. Presentation to the

Catholic School Administration Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Horan, M. P. (2002, November). Teaching as student-centered

activity. Presentation at the Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2002, October). Facilitating the School of

Education Annual Retreat. Loyola Marymount University, at Lake Arrowhead, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2002, October). The context of schooling: The moral responsibility

of educators. Presentation for Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Horan, M. P. (2002, September). Mission and goals of the

University and the art of teaching. Presentation at the Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshop, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K., & Martin, S. P. (2002, May). Revise and assess the Conceptual

Framework. Presentation at the School of Education off-campus meeting, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.


McCullough, M. K. (2002, May). Interfaith panel, the Catholic perspective. Presentation at the President’s Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2002, March). School finance. Presentation to Loyola Marymount

University Catholic School Administration Program, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K., Leung, B., & Kester, S. (2002, March). Assessment in higher

education. Presentation to the Deans and Directors, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2002, March). Rubric for teacher evaluation. Presentation at the

Center for Excellence in Teaching, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, December). Alternative methods of evaluating teaching.

Presentation at the Center for Excellence in Teaching. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, November). Using the Protocol to assess the Conceptual

Framework. Facilitation of the School of Education Retreat. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, October). Improving students’ writing. Presentation at the

Center for Excellence in Teaching. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, October). CCTC Administrative Task Force: Final Task

Force recommendations. Presentation to the California Association of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Sacramento, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, October). Strategic change process. Presentation at the

American Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Annual Deans’ Conference, Chicago, IL.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, April). Teacher Education Two-Day Retreat. Facilitation of

the Retreat, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2001, April). The role of government in education. Presentation to

the Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, March). Restructuring Pupil Personnel Services Program.

Facilitation of the all-day meeting, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.


McCullough, M. K. (2001, March). The context of schooling: The moral responsibility of educators. Presentation at the Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2001, January). Facilitating change. Presentation to the Teacher

Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, November). Changing the network. Facilitation of a two-day

strategic planning workshop for CSJ Network, San Jose, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, October). The Context of schooling: The moral responsibility

of educators. Presentation at the Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2000, June). Creating an electronic portfolio. Hamilton High

School, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, May). Renewing plans for school change. Presentation at the

Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, April). The role of government in education. Presentation to

the Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2000, April). Coping with change in single parent families.

Presentation to Single Parents at Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, March). The context of schooling: The moral responsibility of

educators. Presentation to the Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (2000, March). Managing change. Principal Development Program

for Orange County Diocese Education Department, Orange, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, March). Renewing LEARN site action plans. Los Angeles

Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, February). Managing change. Presentation to the Response-

Ability Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (2000, November). The context of schooling. Presentation to the

Teacher Education Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1999, October). Technology: Vision, dreams, and reality.

Presentation to the Compton Unified School District, Compton, CA.


McCullough, M. K. (1999, May). Invocation. Graduate Graduation Ceremony, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1999, April). Managing change. Presentation to the Response-

Ability Program, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1998, October). Managing change. Presentation at the Seventh

Annual Family Weekend, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1998, June). Lesson learned. Presentation at the Single Parents’

Organization in the Diocese of Orange, Newport Beach, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1998, March). Managing change. President’s Day: A Homecoming

of the Mind, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1998, January). Stakeholder involvement: Learning Community

Partners. Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1997, October). Careers in education. Presentation at St. Dominic

Savio School, Bellflower, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1997, February). California education reform: The good news.

President’s Day: A Homecoming of the Mind, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1997). Evaluating student work. Presentation at the Coalition of

Essential Schools Inquiry Conference, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1997). Private school law. Presentation at the Jesuit High School

Deans’ Conference, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1997). The importance of vision, implementation, assessment.

Presentation at the Fairfax Cluster Instructional Transformation Team Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1997, July). Shakespeare’s life, times, and plays. Loyola

Marymount University Summer International Program, Oxford, England. McCullough, M. K. (1997). Bilingual education in California: Myth versus reality.

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K., Martin, S. P., Lavadenz, M., & Annick, J. (1997). Teaching English

and the English Language Arts framework. Presentation at the Loyola Marymount University English Society, Los Angeles, CA.


McCullough, M. K. (1996, February). It takes a whole state to educate a child. President’s Day: A Homecoming of the Mind, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

McCullough, M. K. (1996). Protocol assessment. University of Southern California,

Orange County Cohort, Costa Mesa, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1996). Protocol assessment. University of Southern California,

Fresno Cohort, Fresno, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1996). Implementation of protocol assessment. University of

Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1996). Implementation of protocol assessment. Presentation at the

Downey Unified School District, Downey, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1995). Careers in education. Presentation at the El Segundo Unified

School District, El Segundo, CA. McCullough, M. K. (1995). Protocol assessment. Presentation at the University of

Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. DISSERTATION CHAIR Acuna, S. G. (2008). A study on how teachers use culturally responsive pedagogy with

Latino students: A case study of three Latina teachers, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

Pawinski, L. A. (2007). Small school reform in a large urban high school: Does it make

difference in student outcomes? Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. Quinly, N. (2007). Response to mission: Students’ experiences of Catholic social

teaching in an inner city Catholic elementary school, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

DISSERTATION COMMITTEES Bevan, K. J. (2007). Surface equity: A case study of gender equity and inequity in

elementary classrooms, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. Holmquist, A. (2008). Johnson, B. (2008).


Limon, D. M. (2007). Designing and implementing an inclusive small school: A case study of transformational leadership, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

O’Connell, D. (20808). Scully, T. P. (2004). An analysis of student-level resources at a California

comprehensive high school, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Rodine, E. C. (2003). The identification of student allocation and use of funds within a

K-5 public elementary school, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

Saunders, T. E. (2003). Student level allocations in an urban school setting, University

of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. RESEARCH INTERESTS Organizational change Education reform/renewal Small schools reform Leadership and the principalship Grief process Assessment and evaluation in high schools Generations in the workforce Parents as resource COURSES DEVELOPED The following courses were developed for doctoral level students and/or professional administrative credential candidates at Loyola Marymount University: EDUC 7004 Organizational Theory and Change EDUC 7002 Moral and Ethical Leadership EDUC 7042 Management of Fiscal/Human Capital EDUC 7062 Managing Financial Resources in Private Education The following courses were developed for master’s level students and/or administrative credential candidates at Loyola Marymount University: EDUC 635 The Context of Schooling EDUC 641 Evaluation of Instruction, Learning, and Achievement EDUC 693 Field Experience in Administration I EDUC 694 Field Experience in Administration II EDUC 660 Professional Administrative Induction Plan EDUC 642 Organizational Theory and Practice


EDUC 645 Management of Fiscal, Human, and Material Resources EDUC 646 Advanced Educational Leadership EDUC 661 Comprehensive Assessment in Professional Administration EDUC 648 Educational Leadership in Catholic Education The following courses were developed for undergraduate students at Loyola Marymount University and taught at Oxford University: ENGL/POLISCI 398 Plays and Politics of Shakespeare ENGL 386 Children’s Literature The following course was taught in the doctoral program at the University of Southern California, at the main campus and in three cohort centers, Orange County, San Jose, and Fresno: CTSE 688 Organizational Leadership and Change PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT The following programs were developed for the Administration Program: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Social Justice Professional Administrative Services Credential Program Internship for the Preliminary Administrative Services Program Master of Arts in Catholic School Administration Certificate in Catholic School Administration PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Editorial Review Board Member, (1996-2008). California Association of Professors of Educational Administration Journal, Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development. Executive Board Member, (1997-2003). California Association of Professors of Educational Administration. Textbook reviewer, (2006). Data driven decisions and school leadership: Best practices for school improvement. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon Publishers. Textbook reviewer, (2006). Introduction to educational administration: Theory, concepts and practices. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. Textbook reviewer, Guthrie, J. W., Springer, M. G., Rolle, R. A. (2005). Principles, policies, and practices of modern education finance: In pursuit of equality, efficiency, and liberty. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.


Textbook reviewer, (2005). Data driven theory and practice for school leaders, ABLongman Publisher. Textbook reviewer, Rebore, R. W. (2004). Human resources administration in education: A management approach (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon Publishers. Textbook reviewer, (2004). Preparing a professional portfolio: A guide for school leaders. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon Publishers. Textbook reviewer, (2004). The pocket guide to school law. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon Publishers. Textbook reviewer, (2003). Sergiovanni, T. J. (2003). The Principalship: A reflective practice perspective (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon Publishers. Textbook reviewer, (2003). Odden, A., & Picus, L. (2004). School finance: A policy perspective, (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. Textbook reviewer, (2002). Odden, A., & Picus, L. (1999). School finance: A policy perspective, (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. Textbook reviewer, (2002). Pellicer, L. O. (2002). Caring enough to lead: Schools and the sacred trust. Newbury Park, CA: Corwin Press, Inc. Executive Board Member, (2000-2001). California Coalition of Essential Schools. Proposal reviewer, (2001, August). SIG: Teaching in Educational Administration. American Educational Research Association (AERA). Administrative Review Panel Member, (1996-2002). California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Ontario and Oakland, CA. Member, (2000-2001). California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Task Force for review of Administrative Services Credential, Sacramento, CA. Member, (1999-2002). Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Higher Education Committee. Member, (1999-Present). Los Angeles Unified School District IHE Committee. Proposal reviewer, (l999, August). Division L., Section 2, Program in Implementation of Policy for American Educational Research Association (AERA). Reviewer, (1999, October). National Blue Ribbon Application, Aliso Niguel High School, Orange County, CA.


Reviewer, (l999, May). Senior Exhibitions, Torrance Unified School District, Torrance, CA. Proposal reviewer, (1999, August). Teaching in Educational Administration SIG for American Educational Research Association (AERA). Supervisor, (1998, June). Teacher Intern Program, Torrance Unified School District and Loyola Marymount University. Proposal reviewer, (l998, August). Division L, Section 2, Program in Implementation of Policy for American Educational Research Association (AERA). Reviewer, (l998, May). Senior Exhibitions, Torrance Unified School District, Torrance, CA. Proposal reviewer, (1998, August). Teaching in Educational Administration SIG for American Educational Research Association (AERA). Review Panel Member, (1996-1998). California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Oakland, CA. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Los Angeles Archdiocese Department of Education Advisory Council, 2003-

Present Member, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Advisory Board, 2008-Present Committee Member, Parallel Dissertation Committees at the University of Southern

California, 2002-Present Executive Board Member, National Catholic Education Association LEAD Partnership Member, American Educational Research Association: Division A, Administration;

Division L, Education Policy and Politics; SIG, Teaching in Educational Administration, 1995-Present

Member, Association of California School Administrators, 1985 to Present President, Association of California School Administrators Region Chapter, l993-l994 Member, Association of Catholic Leadership Programs, 1999-Present Member, California Association of Professors of Educational Administration, 1995-

Present Executive Board Member, California Association of Professors of Educational

Administration, 1997-2003 Member, Administration Task Force, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Member, Board of Institutional Reviewers, California Commission on Teacher

Credentialing Member, California Women in Higher Education Member, Kappa Delta Pi, National Education Honor Society, 1997-Present Life Member, Lambda Iota Tau, English Honor Society Member, National Association of Professors of Educational Administration, 1995-Present


Member, National Coalition of Essential Schools, 1989-2001 National Congress Delegate, National Coalition of Essential Schools, 1996 to 2000 Southern California Regional Director, Coalition of Essential Schools, l996 to 1999


UNIVERSITY SERVICE Member, Academic Vice President Search Committee, 2004-2005 Chair, Leadership Faculty Search, School of Education, 2004 Faculty Representative, LMU Board of Trustees, 2000-2007 Member, LMU Marketing Advisory Council, 2003-2004 Member, LMU Planning Council and Planning Council Sub-committee, 2000-2002 Member, LMU WASC Planning Committee, 2000-2003 Co-Leader, Hewlett Foundation Pedagogy Workshops, 2002-2004 Chair, Student/Faculty Dating Task Force, 2004 Chair, Honor Code Committee, 2002-2003 Chair, Committee on Committees, 1998-2007 President, Faculty Senate, 2000-2002 Executive Secretary, Faculty Senate, l998-2000 Executive Board Member, Faculty Senate, l998-2003 Senator, Faculty Senate, 1996-2003 Member, Intercultural Campus Leadership Team, 2002-2003 Faculty Representative, LMU Budget Committee, 2000-2002 Member, President’s Committee on Diversity, 2000-2003 Member, Marketing Advisory Council, 2002-2005 Member, Dean’s Advisory Board, School of Education, 2000-2006 Member, California Province Mission and Vision Committee, 2000-2002 Chair, Rank and Tenure Faculty Meetings, School of Education, 2000-Present Member, NCATE/CCTC Accreditation Steering Committee (2001-Present) Facilitator, Annual School of Education Retreat, October 2001 Facilitator, Professional Services Division Advance, March 2001 Mentor, Staff and Faculty member, 1999-Present Member, LMU President’s Inauguration Committee, 1999 Member, LMU Website Review Committee, 1999 Member, University Planning Council, 1998-2002 Member, Committee on Excellence in Teaching, l998-2005 Advisory Board Member, Student Health Committee, 1998-2001 Participant, President’s Institute in the Catholic Character of Loyola Marymount

University, 1998 Co-coordinator, School of Education NCATE/CCTC Accreditation, l997-l998 Board Member, Center for the Study of Los Angeles, 1997-2001 Member, School of Education Council of Coordinators, l997-Present Member, University Future’s Committee, l997-1998 Board Member, Los Angeles Center for International Studies, l996-1998 Member, School of Education Thesis Option Sub-Committee, l996-Present Resident Counselor, Loyola Marymount University, l996-l997 Facilitator, Student Affairs Divisional Workshop, Cura Personalis: A Catholic

Perspective, l996 COMMUNITY SERVICE


Co-Coordinator, Single Parent Family Ministry, Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish,

l997-2002 Facilitator, Divorce Recovery Workshop, Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, 1999 Associate Member, Assistance League of Southern California, l980-Present Member, Kiwanis Service Organization, 1990-1996 Revised: June 2007

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