Kathryn wEitz White

1600 W. Lunt Ave, 2120 Campus Drive, Annenberg Hall, #218,

Chicago, IL 60626 Evanston, IL 60208

773.338.1565 847-467-2815

Education
2003-present Northwestern University Evanston, IL
Doctoral student Human Development and Social Policy in the school of Education and Social Policy
Foley Center for the Study of Lives graduate research assistant
Multidisciplinary Program in Education Sciences Fellow research training grant, funding Winter 2005-present
Spencer Research Training Grant, funding Spring 2005-Winter 2006
Relevant coursework: Statistics I & II; HLM; Theories of Human Development; Social Opportunity and Educational Policy; Designs for Descriptive Causal Research in Field Settings; Research Practice and the Family I & II; Theories of Implementation; Enhancing Life Chances of Children Living in Poverty; Child Development; Adolescent Development; Field Methods; Chicago Public School Reform; Advanced Qualitative Thoery; Knolwedge and Cognition; Economics of Education; Observed: Regression Analysis for Human Development Research
Publications:
Sociology of Education book chapter: Inside the black box of accountability: Stratification mechanisms affecting resource allocation, student classification, and school culture (first author, in press)
Continuity and change in the life story: A longitudinal study of autobiographical memories in emerging adulthood (group paper, in press)
Paper presentations:
Accepted paper at AERA: Principal dilemmas: Knowledge representations of expert and novice problem solving
Sociology of Education Section No Child Left Behind Conference at the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, 2005
Masters of Arts received December, 2005
1997-1999DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
Masters of Education received June, 1999
Certified K-9 with endorsements in Math, Science, Social Studies
1992–1996Carleton College Northfield, MN
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science,
Concentratios: Economics and Physics
January, 1996 presented pulsar morphology research at the American Astronomial Sociey annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas Research published “Arecibo 1418 MHz Polarimetry of 98 Pulsars: Full Stokes Profiles and Morphological Classifications,” The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, 121:171-217, March, 1999
Professional Experience
May, 2004-present Foley Center Evanston, IL
Research Assistant to Dr. Dan McAdams
Interviewing participants in the Personal Faith, Politics, and Life Story study.
Analyzing principal narratives of leadership toward completion of trial research
Design coding schemes and typologies for Autobiographical Memories of College Students data waves 1,2 & 3.
Collect background research and develop theoretical framework for work with data from principals in leadership study, in congunction with Jim Spillane and Lawrence Brenninkmeyer
October, 2001-present Weitz Family Foundation Omaha, NE
Executive Director
Contact, research, and present not-for profit organizations working with at risk populations in areas of housing, arts, and education for consideration of funding to the board of directors
Facilitate the awarding of grants
1999-2001Suder ElementaryChicago, IL
Middle School Science, Reading and Math Teacher
Taught 5th-8th grade Science, 5th and 6th grade reading and 5th grade
Supervised/Taught after school activities which included weekly meetings: Jr. Great Books, DePaul Prep Academy, Technology Club, and Lighthouse.
Partnered with DePaul as connector representative, and as the science and reading specialist
Served as part of CPS Scholars curriculum development team, incentive, safety, SIPAAA and textbook committees, and grant writing teams
Facilitated student written, produced and directed one-act play for Black History Month Assembly. Choreographed jazz band dancers for assemblies.
Formed Partnership with Chicago Opera Theater, students participated in their Outreach Opera Noye’s Fludde
Organized school wide and middle school science fairs, and middle school history fair
Facilitated the creation and moderation of a monthly faculty book club
1998-1999Fourth Presbyterian ChurchChicago, IL
Head Teacher
Developed and taught early childhood curriculum for 2 year olds
Created a manual for teachers, aides, and parent volunteers describing duties and expectations, responsibilities and organizational hierarchy
Sporadic duties as acting director
1997-1998Our Lady of the Angels Chicago, IL
Middle School Teacher, Math and Religion
Taught 5th-8th grade math and religion curriculum
Designed and implemented block scheduling for middle school
Created, rehearsed, and organized volunteer music faculty for assemblies and holiday galas
January-June 1997The Britten School, Proviso Area Schools for Exceptional Children Westchester, IL
6th Grade Teacher, self contained classroom
Developed and taught 6th grade curriculum to 7 students with severe behavior and emotional disorders
Accompanied students to local theater productions after school hours
Interests & Skills
Languages: Proficient in Spanish, Limited Italian
Computing Skills: Comfortable with both PC and MAC interfaces; Proficient with SPSS for Windows, STATA for Windwos, Mathematica, GradeQuick, and in Microsoft Windows applications: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Publisher. Experience with Lotus 1-2-3 and Adobe Photoshop
2005 Development Committee, Chiaravalle Montessori, Evanston,IL
2004 Parent Volunteer, Chiaravalle Montessori School, Evanston, IL
1999-2003 Board member of Dare to Dream Institute, Waukegan, IL
2000-2001 member of Chicago Community Trust Young Leaders Fund
2000-2001 volunteered with Chicago Opera Theater Outreach Program
1998 volunteer Artists and Children Create Together, Chicago, IL
Fall, 1997 volunteer reading tutor Association House, Chicago, IL

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