Angela C. Richeson

Angela C. Richeson

(308) 529-2289

Education

Doctorate Program Student - School of Library and Information Management, Emporia State University (August, 2016 – Present)

·  Research Interest – Information Seeking Behaviors of Elementary Students with Disabilities

Master of Science in Education, University of Nebraska - Kearney (December 2012)

·  Instructional Technology/School Library Science Endorsement

Master of Arts in Education, University of Nebraska – Kearney (July, 2007)

·  Curriculum and Instruction

Bachelor of Science in Education with Distinction, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (December, 2000)

·  Elementary Education Endorsement/Special Education Endorsement

Employment in Education

University of Nebraska – Kearney, Kearney, NE

·  Lecturer, College of Education (Fall, 2016 – Present)

Classes Taught or Currently Teaching:

TE 206 – Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher

TESE 333 – Serving Young Children with Special Needs

TE 351 – Reading in the Content Area

TE 352 – Elementary Social Studies Methods

TE 354 – Field Experience in Science and Social Studies

TE 864 – Digital Storytelling

TE 866 – Motivating the 21st Century Learner

TE 867 – Storytelling in the Library and Classroom

TE 869 – Introduction to the School Library Program

TE 871 – Collection Development and Management

TE 876 – Integration of Curriculum, Technology & Media Resources

·  Adjunct Professor/Graduate Lecturer, College of Education (Fall, 2013 – Summer, 2016)

Gothenburg Public Schools, Gothenburg, NE

·  School Librarian / Technology Integration Specialist (Fall, 2010 – Spring, 2014)

·  1st Grade Teacher (Fall, 2003 – Spring, 2010)

Brady Public School, Brady, NE (Fall, 2001 – Spring, 2003)

·  Title I Teacher (Grades 1 – 8)

·  Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-9)

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

·  Student Advisor, College of Education (Fall, 1998 – Fall, 2000)

·  New Student Enrollment Staff (Summer, 1998, 1999, 2000)

·  New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader (Summer, 1997)

·  Classroom Teacher, UNL Children’s Center (Fall, 1996 – Spring, 1997)

Other Experience

Technology Outreach Officer, Community of Gothenburg (2014 – 2016)

·  Coordinate and enhance community-wide communications while utilizing and promoting the most effective and efficient technologies available

·  Facilitate the development and maintenance of four new world-class community websites (Gothenburg Public Schools, Gothenburg Health, Gothenburg Improvement Company, Community of Gothenburg Landing Page)

·  Manage Social Media for Gothenburg Public Schools, Gothenburg Health, Gothenburg Improvement Company, Community of Gothenburg and Gothenburg YMCA

·  Create Gothenburg Improvement Company (Economic Development) Presentations and Portfolios

Co-Owner, Richeson Consulting, Inc. (2015 – Present)

·  Formal and informal instructional technology consultants assisting individuals with basic/intermediate technology applications, the latest social media buzz, acquiring best-practice for digital de-clutter and organization, understanding user-friendly media and video production and guidance for choosing quality website development and management options.

Co-Owner, Gothenburg Irrigation & Well Service (2002 – Present)

·  Experience and expertise in all water well and underground piping system projects, along with 21st Century water-well video and rehabilitation while serving our customers honestly, giving back to the community and continually educating others on the importance of water and agriculture.

Coaching Experience (Angela C. Richeson)

Gothenburg Public Schools

·  Junior High Girls Basketball, Assistant Coach (2013 – 2015)

·  Varsity Girls Basketball, Assistant Coach (2005 – 2008)

·  Varsity Volleyball, Assistant Coach (2003 – 2005)

Brady Public Schools

·  Varsity Volleyball, Head Coach (2001 – 2003)

·  Varsity Basketball, Head Coach (2001 – 2002)

Activities/Organizations/Volunteer Opportunities

·  AASL (American Association of School Librarians) CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)

Program Reviewer (2014 – Present)

·  CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Social and Behavioral Faculty Certified (2016 – Present)

·  Gothenburg Early Childhood Learning Coalition, Steering Committee (2014 – Present)

·  Head Start, Dawson County Representative – Policy Council (2016 – 2017)

·  YMCA at Gothenburg Health, Capital Campaign Steering Committee (2015 – Present)

·  Gothenburg Public Library Board of Trustees, President (2012 – 2015)

·  American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Member (2013 – Present)

·  Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA) Member (2010 – Present)

·  Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA) Executive Board, Treasurer (2013 – 2016)

·  Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA) Executive Board, President Elect (July, 2016 - Present)

·  International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Member (2010 – Present)

·  Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Member (2010 – Present)

·  Nebraska State Reading Association (NSRA) Member (2016 – Present)

·  Gothenburg Improvement Company Stockholder (2013 – Present)

·  Gothenburg Improvement Company Executive Board – Technology Officer (2014 – 2016)

·  Dawson Area Development (DAD) Leadership Class (2014 – 2015)

·  Nebraska Library Leadership Institute (NLLI) Graduate (2011)

·  Gothenburg Public Schools Technology Integration Team (2010 – 2014)

·  Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD) School Improvement Committee (2009 – 2014)

·  Blaze Basketball Youth Program – Volunteer Coach (2014 – 2016)

Non-Published Qualitative Research (available to read upon request)

·  Richeson, A. C. (2012). Integration of the school librarian into the regular education curriculum

·  Richeson, A. C. (2007). Factors affecting the success of inclusion

Presentations

·  Crow, S. R., Henning, J. A. and Richeson, A. C. (2012, October 18). Learning4Life: Motivation and engagement infusion! Presentation at the Mountain Plains Library Association/Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska School Librarians Association Tri-Conference, LaVista, NE.

·  Eggleston, J, Richeson, A. C. and Widdifield, J. (2014, April 24). Management of multiple devices in an elementary school setting. Presentation at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Conference, LaVista, NE

·  Long, L. L. and Richeson, A. C. (2012, May). Gothenburg Public Schools media programs - 2012 & beyond. Presentation at the Gothenburg Public Schools - School Board Meeting, Gothenburg, NE.

·  Long, L. L., Richeson, A. C. and Wiggins J. (2013, February 6). Digital literacy at Gothenburg Public Schools. Presentation at the Gothenburg Public Schools Stakeholders Meeting, Gothenburg, NE.

·  Richeson, A. C. (2011, September 28). Easy tech tools. Presentation at Teacher Academy, Gothenburg Public Schools, Gothenburg, NE.

·  Richeson, A. C. (2014, October 9). Getting students excited about the Golden Sower award! Presentation at the Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska School Librarians Association Conference, Sioux City, NE

Interviews Promoting 21st Century Learning

·  “Connections, Communications Key” (Gothenburg Times, November 26, 2014) http://www.gothenburgtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8264:connections-communication-key&catid=1:local&Itemid=2

·  "Media Teachers are Purposeful Planners"(Gothenburg Times, June 20, 2012)

http://www.gothenburgtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4463:media-teachers-are-purposeful-planners&catid=1:local&Itemid=2

·  "Teachers Encourage Love of Reading"(Gothenburg Times, January 17, 2013) http://www.gothenburgtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5380:teachers-encourage-love-of-reading&catid=1:local&Itemid=2

·  “Young Kids Use Social Media” (Gothenburg Times, February 13, 2014)

http://www.gothenburgtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7059:young-kids-use-social- media&catid=1:local&Itemid=2