Bonnie Lee Rabe, Phd

Bonnie Lee Rabe, PhD

Curriculum Vita

730 Allen Avenue Website:rabeconsulting.orgPhone: (203) 634-1083

Meriden, CT 06451-3616 E-Mail:

Career Goal

Professionally, I desire theopportunity to blend my comprehensive breadth of practice (PK through doctorate) and leadership experiencesineducationalcultureofcollaboration,quality, and innovation.

Unique Skills

Innovative and effective educational change

Developmentand implementation ofinnovative curriculum and programs

Development of “Communities of Practice” leading to programmatic and instructional improvement

Program/Course Development and Redesign leading to improvement in student engagement & rigor

Establishment of objectives: Realized and measured in instruction, assessed programmatically and institutionally

Exceed national, regional, and stateaccreditation standards: Transition to CAEP, Specialized professional association Educational Program Provider (EPP) reports, Rubric and survey development, Transition to INTASC Standards

Design and implementupdated standards-based learning, project-based learning, experiential education

Transfer ofknowledge and skills to the workplace

Academic Degrees and Programs

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-University of Connecticut, Storrs, CTMay 7, 2005(PhDEducational Administration)

Executive Leadership - University of Connecticut, Storrs, CTAugust 2001

(Superintendent of Schools Endorsement)

6th Year Diploma:- Southern Connecticut State , University, New Haven, CTAugust 1990 (Secondary Science Specialist, Magna Cum Laude)

Educational Leadership - University of Connecticut. Storrs, CTAugust 1989

(Intermediate Administrator and Supervision Endorsement)

Master of Science: - Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CTAugust 1985(MS Environmental Education)

Endorsement:Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CTMay 1975 (Biology & General Science)

Bachelor of Science- Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CTMay 27, 1972 (BS Health Science)

Endorsements(State of Connecticut)

Superintendent of Schools(CT #093)

Intermediate Administrator and Supervision (CT #092)

Biology (Grades 7-12)(CT #030)

General Science (Grades 7-12) (CT #034)

Health Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12) (CT #043)

Physical Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)(CT #044)

Professional Experience

Rabe Consulting 1995 - Present

Assessment and Accreditation Support
Curriculum Development (local, regional, national, international)
Course development with various delivery options (ground, online, blended)
Program development and redesign

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE) 2011 - Present

Appointment: State Team Member

State NCATE Legacy/CAEP review of a Connecticut research 1 institution

Appointment: CAEP National Review Team Member

Post University, Dean of the School of Education 2014–2015

Leadership

University and School Educational Assessment System
Development and redesign
Assessment Committee (Senate Ad Hoc)
Using Data for University Advancement
“Closing the Loop” activities for NEASC-associated university research
Strategic Planning
Alignment of School of Education Mission and outcomes with University’s Mission and Outcomes
Implementation of a distributed leadership model
Empower faculty: Collaborative decision-making
Foster the recruitment, development, and evaluation of faculty
Encourage faculty to assume leadership roles in professional development and assessment
Develop interdisciplinary collaborations among the four schools within the University
Maintain strong communication across the University
Contribute to the implementation and review of a University-wide assessment plan
Represent the University to the education community in Connecticut and nationally
Advocate for education on a local, state, and national level
Network with professionals demonstrating “best practices” in learning and teaching
Dean’s Council to create/support policy and innovation

Curriculum and Program Development

Reviewed and revised content, increased level of rigor in every course, and established a continuum for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities across the Master of Education Programs
MEd redesign included:

Educational Technology Specialization with Concentrations in: Online Teaching, E-Learning Design, Educational Game Design, Emerging Technologies

Higher Education Administration Specialization with Concentrations in: Administrative Leadership, Leadership in Student Affairs, Organizational Leadership, Enrollment Management

Global Learning and Change Specialization with Concentrations in:Teaching and Learning, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Social Justice and Peace Education, Global Media & Communication

Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy Specializationwith Concentrations in:Early Childhood Leadership, Early Childhood Advocacy

Interdisciplinary Specialization

Teacher Certification

Developmentof teacher certification programs (focused on durational shortage areas)

Design programs to meet CAEP accreditation and INTACSC Standards
Backwards design CAEP rubrics for common key assessments

Professional Experience

Post University Curriculum and Program Development, Teacher Certification (continued)

Establish partnerships with Waterbury, Naugatuck, and Meriden (urban districts) in the development of field and clinical practice experiences
Facilitated the design of the Integrated Early Childhood (birth to Grade 3, Regular Ed/Special Ed) and the 8 Key Assessments
Initial Certification Programs

BS in Integrated Early Childhood (Birth to Grade 3-Special Ed/Regular Ed)
BS in Secondary Education: Biology, Earth Science, Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education. Secondary General Science and Mathematics

Explored the possibility of creating an advanced program for school administrators
Conceptualized Applied Behavior Analysis and Social and Emotional Health courses for teacher certification programs
Co-developed the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Technology (STEAM) course for the Integrated Early Childhood program

English Language Institute

Redevelopment of the existing ELI into a standards-based, TOEFL-aligned, student-centered program
Appointed an Academic Program Manager to facilitate the process (re-development of new course, the current course sequence,and recruitment of faculty)
Accreditation application in process

Western Connecticut State University,Full-time, Tenured Faculty 2007 - 2014

School of Professional Studies, Department of Education and Educational Psychology

Leadership

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Continuous Accreditation
Coordinator (January 2012- 2014)
Site visit April 6-8, 2014
Re-design of key assessment rubrics, systematic review of data
Writing of the Institutional Report
SPA writing team development of SPA reports: Initial Licensure/Post-Baccalaureate
Advanced program reporting
All programs (100%) were nationally recognized
Developed
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Handbook
Contributed to the Re-boot of Tk20 Assessment System
Initial NCATE Accreditation (2009)
Contributed to the process across the board
Developer and Coordinator of Exhibits and Electronic Exhibits Room
Developed the EDUCATOR Fair demonstrating samples of student work
Contributed to the developed of and revised Assessments for the NCATE Special Program Alignment (SPA), the Educational Leadership Constituent
Council (ELCC), for the Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor (#092)

NEASC Standard 4 Chair: Integrity in the Award of Academic Credit (2011-2013)
Educational Review Committee (ERC) Chair (2010-2014)
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Coordinator:Secondary (Biology, Mathematics, and Spanish) (2007-2014)
Admitting the 6th Cohort – 86.4% job placement rate
Facilitated the application and interview process for candidates

Professional Experience (continued)

WCSU Leadership (continued)

Directed M.A.T. Elementary and Secondary Education program through governance Facilitated joint CSDE and DHE site visit, April 2008
The secondary programs received full accreditation from the CDHE and CSDE in June 2008 and 5 year approval in September 2009
Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor Endorsement (092) option for Ed. D. in Instructional Leadership (2007-08)

Supervising University Supervisors and Administrative Interns

Development of Internship experience, based on an enhanced CCSU model: Building-based and District wide levels
Coordinate and recruit experts for the Monthly Seminars. Development of Intern Experience and Mentor Handbook
Contributed to the development of the school and district level ELCC SPA reports

Graduate Council Member (2008-2014)
Graduate Council Curriculum Committee (2009-2014)
Vision Committee (2013-2014)
University Ad Hoc Committees:
Approval of Summer Curriculum Writing Applications (2009 – 2013)Streamlining the Curriculum Proposal Review Process (2010-2014)

University Ad Hoc Committees (continued)

Graduate Program Review Committee (Spring 2011)
Review of the University Catalogs (Spring 2010)

School of Professional Studies Teacher Preparation Steering Committee
Represented WestConn at Deans’ meetings concerning BEST and updated certification proposals.

Curriculum and Program Development

Collaborative design of a new Partnership for Preparation of Elementary Educators (P2E2), aresidency model
Co-Chair University-Public School Partnership Committee charged with the development of relevant clinical experiences in the public school setting for the Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Program (2010-2014)
Co-Chair Elementary Interdisciplinary Certification ProgramRevision in response to the State changes in pre-service teacher certification (2009-2014)
Member Secondary Education Certification program revision
MS in Education Program Re-design Committee Member

MS in Education: Option in Curriculum, Specialization: Teacher Leader; Curriculum for the Classroom Teacher; Curriculum in the Content Area

Master of Arts in Teaching

Continued approval process for the Elementary Education M.A.T. with the DHE
Enhancement for K-12 Classroom Teacher Special Education Certificate Option, a certificate beyond the Master’s degree in collaboration with SCSU (2009)
Developed two new graduate level courses, Urban Education Experience and Inquiry in the Classroom, and took the courses through university governance
Development of a continuum of essential learning/distribution among M.A.T. courses
Development of the M.A.T. program proposal 9 new courses and 6 modified courses
Collaborated on the writing of the proposal and development of supporting documents across the department
Guided the Enhancement for K-12 Classroom Teacher Special Education Certificate Option through Phase I and Phase II approvals

Professional Experience Professional Experience

WCSU Literacy Contributions (continued)

Reading

Recruited a Reading Consultant to work with faculty to review the undergraduate and Elementary Education M.A.T. reading courses to align with the new Connecticut Foundations of Reading Test, required for Elementary Education certification (2009-2010)
Uploaded a Connecticut Foundations of Reading Practice Test into Blackboard
Developed reports (including an item analysis and analysis by objective for the test each semester 2009-2012)

Electronic Portfolio

Professional Educator Portfolio (PEP)
Continued development of the PEP and training on Tk20

Central Connecticut State University – New Britain, CT Assistant Professor (Part-time) 2006-2007

Teaching three graduate/undergraduate science education courses
Integrating the sciences in secondary teaching, 5E’s
Incorporation of embedded tasks into authentic curricular experiences
Introduced WebQuests and guided students through the development of Electronic Exit Portfolios
Embedded Task Assessment
Evaluating Mid-term Program Evaluation
Guided candidates in the development of individual Exit Portfolios in Science Education

Education Connection: Project Coordinator of Operations & Programs 2005-2006 Western Connecticut Academy of International Studies Elementary Magnet School

Liaison for the five participating school districts (Brookfield, Danbury, Newtown, New Fairfield, & Redding, CT) and the state department
Preparation of state reports and materials
Development of community, business and university partnerships
Development and articulation of mission, beliefs, and objectives
Development of an enhanced international curriculum
Planning for second operational phase
Recommended the a consultant and contributed to the development for the lottery process

North Haven Public Schools:Principal, North Haven Middle School North Haven, CT 2005-2006

993 students and 100 staff members in a 6-8 configuration
Establishment of a Leadership Team andHearing “All Voices”- collaborative team building, culture building, and improved communication
Informative Grade Level Budget Meetings
Monthly Philanthropic Giving Program – Get Involved!
Weekly Parent Newsletter, “From the Principal”
Mentored an administrative aspirant and an administrative intern
Professional Development: Linking Understanding by Design and Curriculum Mapping through the development of interdisciplinary units
Coordinated the Pre-Algebra Readiness study with The Pace Center, Yale University
6th Grade curriculum compacting and acceleration in Math

University of Phoenix, Online Campus – Phoenix, AZ 2005

Teaching a two-semester Special Education capstone experience (accepted 24 credits of Special Education experience)
Cross-categorical course following a clinical supervision model utilizing observation

Analysis, reflection and conferencing components supporting the student teaching experience
Online teaching while completing my study and dissertation

University of Connecticut:Full-time Doctoral Study & Dissertation 2003 – 2005

Defense of Dissertation (March 17, 2005); PhD conferred (May 7, 2005)

Professional Experience (continued)

Area Cooperative Education Services, North Haven, CT 1999 - 2003

Director of Program Development

Program Development for a Regional Education Service Center (RESC)
Researched, authored or co-authored,and submitted over 50 grant proposals
Developed needs assessments, , managed outcomes
Creation of evaluation tools, scoring rubrics, assessment scales
Curriculum development, revision, mapping/ integration

Thomas Edison Middle School: Principal

Co-chair of the Agency Diversity Committee, Mentoring Sub-Committee
Panel member in the Agency’s Administrative Aspirant Program
Contributed to the start-up of the Collaborative Alternative Middle School
Curriculum Development for the Collaborative Alternative Middle School
Two-year pre-opening start-up of a new interdistrict magnet school (TEMS) 800 students
Liaison with architect, contractors, and Meriden’s building committee, superintendents
Development of a structural framework for systems, evaluation, curriculum
Reviewed more than 1,000 applications, interviewed over 400 candidates, hired over 100 staff
Conducted 70+ presentations about the school, Recruited 739 families from four districts
Organized pre-opening and continued staff development, implementation of best practices
739 students and 100 staff in a 6-8 configuration first year of opening (25% special education)

Colchester Public Schools:Principal, William J. Johnston Middle School 1997 – 1999

657 students and 70 staff members in a 6-8 configuration
Restructured the middle school into small communities of learners, increasing time for teacher collaboration
Developed a structural framework and block schedule for small communities of learners
Increased teacher involvement through Action Teams
Began parent volunteer program

West Hartford Public Schools:Assistant Principal, King Philip Middle School 1994 – 1997

Leadership

1200 students in grades 6 through 8
Facilitated the continued development and implementation of a flexible block schedule
Member of the Child Study Team
Chairperson of theDistrict Middle Level Science Curriculum
Liaison with Central Connecticut State University’s Partner’s in Science
Participated in Capitol Regional Educational Center’s Round Table Science Discussions
Co-chaired the Middle School Evaluation Focus Group: Academic Rigor
Developed a discipline process for state reporting
Guided teams through the development of a discipline strategy sequence
Collaborated with West Hartford Police Department

Professional Development

Presented multiple training sessions on best practices for continued improvement during weekly Wednesday Professional Development, building-based and district-wide
Served as theSys/Op for the Administrative Software Program, The School System

Quinnipiac University:Adjunct Professor 1989 – 1995

Member of the application writing team for the middle level Master of Arts in teaching program
Grant research and development
Collaborative experiences between public schools and university professors
Developed curriculum and courses for the middle level component
Curriculum development for several courses
Developed courses and curriculum: Sciences, Integration of Science with Math/Reading, Methods
Team teaching integrated courses including methods, math-science, math-science-reading, and math-science-language arts-social studies

Professional Experience(continued)

Meriden Public Schools:Life Science Teacher, Grade 7, Washington Middle School 1978 – 1994

Participated in team teaching
Development of an inclusionary model
Implementation of interdisciplinary and integrated instruction at the middle level with emphasis on experiential learning, cooperative learning, and action research
Conducted 8 years of marine research with students on Outer Island (a Thimble Island in Long Island Sound), sharing data with Southern Connecticut State University
Gifted and Talented Institute (TARGET) courses: Marine Biology, Physical Oceanology
Summer Enrichment Programs: Hiking and Nature Study, The Awesome Animals

Publications

Daria, M. P. & Rabe, B. (Spring 2016). P2E2: An interdisciplinary way of learning. The Field Experience Journal 17, 1-7.

Rabe, B. (2015). The electronic professional educator portfolio: A critical tool for the second-career teacher. Digital Life and Learning 15(56).

Rabe, B. (2014). The urban education experience: Course with an embedded clinical experience to enhance cultural responsiveness. The Field Experience Journal.

James, R., Rabe, B. & Rosen, D. (2014). What role can teacher education programs play in making inquiry based learning an instructional norm?International Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum 20(1),23-42.

Rabe, B. (2012). Supporting the development of effective teachers: A case for collaborative partnerships in the development of a clinical model, a work in progress.Journal of Education and Practice3(7), 167-176. ISSN 222-1735 (Paper), ISSN 2222-288X (Online).

Rabe, B. (2012).Exploring Characteristics and Motivating Factors in Selecting Teaching as a Second Career.Manuscript in preparation.

Rabe, B., & Delcourt, M. A. B. (2012).Content validation of thinking dispositions as demonstrated by elementary science teachers. Manuscript in preparation.

Rabe, B. (2011).Profiling Career-changers: Exploring Characteristics and Motivating Factors in Selecting Teaching as a Second Career, Proceedings from the 9thHawaii Conference on Education, January 4-7, 2011 in Honolulu, HI. ISSN 1541-5880.

Rabe, B. (2009, December).Connecticut Foundations of Reading pretest analysis Western Connecticut State University.Unpublished manuscript, School of Professional Studies, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT.

Rabe, B. (2009).Peace begins with me… and continues to exist because of me! Proceedings from the Asian Conference on Education 2009, October 24-25, 2009 in Osaka, Japan.

Rabe, B. (2009).Peace begins with me. Proceedings from the 7thHawaii Conference on Education, January 4-7, 2009 in Honolulu, HI. ISSN 1541-5880.

Rabe, B. (2009).Connecticut Foundations of Reading pretest analysis Western Connecticut State University. Unpublished manuscript, School of Professional Studies, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT.

Rabe, B. (2005).Enhancingteacher learning: Recommendations and implications.(Doctoral Dissertation). University of Connecticut. Storrs, Connecticut.

Rabe, B. (2005).Enhancing teacher learning: Recommendations and implications. (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from Digital Commons (AAI3180246).

McGeary, K., &Rabe, B. (1994).Institutionalizing co-teaching through the utilization of public school learning laboratories.Hartford, CT:Connecticut State Department of Education.

Editorial Reviewer

Article Reviewer, Journal of Career Development, reviewed article on online emotional experience of entrepreneurship, October 2015. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Book Review: Glatthorn, A.; Boschee, F.; Whitehead, B.; & Boschee, B. (2012). Curriculum leadership: Strategies for development and implementation (3rd. Ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Article reviewer, TC Record, reviewed article on teacher evaluation and instructional capacity in the urban setting, March 2013.

Article reviewer, Teaching Education, reviewed article on service learning in pre-service teaching, December 2012. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Article Reviewer, Journal of Career Development, reviewed article on mentoring in pre-retirement work and remuneration in retirement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.