ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS INFORMATION

Professor Terry Brink

Came to LHU in 1988

Came to LHU from
Gateway School District, Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Colleges/Universities Attended/Degrees earned including specialty area(s):
Undergrad:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1974
B.S. in Earth and Space Science and General Science.

Graduate:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1984, M.A. in Geoscience/Geology
Pennsylvania State University, (In Progress), Ph.D. program in Instructional Systems Design with special interests in School Restructuring and Feedback Mechanisms in Computer Aided Instruction

Certifications:
Earth Science
General Science
School Program Specialist (Computer Literacy)

Teaching Experiences:
Basic Education:
Indiana Area School District, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 1974 - 1979
Earth Science, Physical Science, General Science in the Junior and Senior High School
Gateway School District, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1979 - 1988

Earth Science, Life Science, General Science, Computer Literacy

College/University:
American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, 1983
English as a Foreign Language, Beginning and Intermediate Instruction

Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 1989 - Present
Computer Applications in the Classroom
Elementary Professional Semester:Introduction to Educational Computing
Elementary Professional Semester:Field Experiences

Current Responsibilities
Courses:
Chair, Department of Elementary Education
EDUC 478 "Introduction to Educational Computing"
EDUC 352 "Computer Applications in the Classroom"

Areas of specialization or current interests in the field of professional education:
Instructional Design:
Theory into practice;
Computer and technology use in the classroom
Impact of technology use on the educational setting
"Reflective Practice"

You can reach me at my office in 105 Robinson Learning Center
telephone: 570-484-2364
by email at tbrink@lhup.edu
my webpage Terry Brink's Homepage

Dr. Sally Lima

Came to Lock Haven University in 1990

From Our Lady of Victory School, State College, Pennsylvania

Colleges/Universities Attended
Degrees Earned

Undergraduate:
Rosemont College, AB Chemistry with minors in Math and Philosophy

Graduate:
Penn State University, PhD: Educational Theory and Policy: Ethics and Philosophy of Education
Penn State University, MS: Educational Theory and Policy
21 credits: grad courses math and computer

Work Experience:
Research Chemist: Rohm and Haas Co.

Teaching Experience:

College/University:
Lock Haven University 1990-present, Qualitative Assessment, Diagnostic and Prescriptive Math; EPS: Methods of Math Education, Creating Classroom Environments, Field Experiences.

Basic Education:
10 years, Grades 5-8 Math, Science, Computers

Current Responsibilities:
Courses:
EDUC323 "Methods of Math Education"
EDUC324 "Creating Classroom Environments"

Other
President-elect NCPCTM;
Executive Board, PCTM
Who's Who Among America's Teachers

University Committees
Professional Development
General Education
Freshman Experience
Assessment
Convocation and Awards
Sophomore Portfolios

Recent Professional Activities
Reviewer: Journal of Mathematical Research... 1992 to present Reviewer: Prentice Hall, Math books.
Presenter: Annual Conference on Advancing Teaching in College Classrooms: River Day: Integration and Collaboration for Educators. Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA (Mar 6, 1996)
Commentator: Haya de la Torre and the Development of Liberation Theology. (Graduate Center: The City University of New York, October 6, 1995)
Presenter: When will I ever use this? Helping children see the Connections. Kappa Delta Pi Regional Conference. Lock Haven University, April 8, 1995

Recent Professional Conferences Attended
North Central Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Technology for Teachers. Lock Haven University. (October 24, 1996)
Professional Development Council: Assessment in the College Classroom. Lock Haven University. (August 29, 1996)

New Course Offerings
Ethics in the School Yard. EDUC501,
Current Philosophies of Education EDUC 6..
Authentic Assessment EDUC 6..

Areas of Research Interest
Cognitive Development-Adolescent Mathematical Thinking
Rational and Proportional Thinking in Middle School Children
Brain Theory
Moral Development of Children and Adolescents
Authentic Assessment

Office: 217 Robinson Learning Center
Campus Phone: 570-484-2674
by email at slima@lhup.edu

Professor Margaret Pursell

Came to LHU Fall 1998

Came to LHU from Penn State University

8 years Instructor, Graduate student and Education Advisor

Colleges/Universities Attended/Degrees earned including specialty areas:
Undergradraduate Studies
Bloomsburg State College - 1970 B.S. History Education

Graduate studies
College of New Jersey 1973 M.Ed.Social Studies Education
Penn State University 1989
Curriculum & Instruction
Secondary Guidance counseling

Teaching Experiences
College/University: 14 years
Basic Education 12 years

Current Responsibilities:
Courses
EDUC473 Social Studies Methods
EDUC476 Creating Classroom Environment
EDUC316 Citizenship Education for secondary education majors

Other Responsibilities
Courses
EDUC477 Supervision of preservice teachers
EDUC105 Introduction to Elementary Education
EDUC405 Supervision student teachers

Service
M.Ed. Committee, Department scholarship committee, SPSEA Advisor
past co-cordinator National History Day
Projects 100 Years of Flight coordinator with Mill Hall Elementary
Lewis & Clark curriculum development with Elementary education Professors and Rommelt Elementary School,Heritage Day co-cordinator with Central Mountain Middle School

Other Everthing began at some time in some place. This is the beginning of understanding our world.
Office 217 Robinson Learning Center

You may contact Mrs. Pursell
By telephone at 570-484-2551
or by email at mpursel2@lhup.edu

Professor Kathy Richards

Came to Lock Haven University in January l997
From Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

Colleges/Universities Attended
Degrees Earned
B.A. English Education, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, l996
M.S. in Education, English emphasis

Certification: Secondary English

Work Experience:
Lewisburg High School English
Selinsgrove High School English
Penn College, Communications/Composition

Areas of Specialization: Classroom Management

Current Responsibilities:
Supervision of Elementary Student Teachers
Teaching: Elementary & Secondary Classroom Management
Children's Literature
Interim Director of the Honors Program 2008-09

University Committees: Supervision, Tenure, Honors, Campus Beautification

Recent Professional Activities:
President, Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, received two Literacy Grant Award in conjunction with Jackson Elementary School, Williamsport, PA and Dickey Elementary School in Lock Haven, PA.
Presentation at National Supervisors' Conference on Cooperating Teacher Training
Nominee for Cooperating Teacher of the Year: Cindy Gelezinsky won award
Presentation on "Shifting the Paradigm of Classroom Management" at the One Voice International Conference in San Francisco, CA, summer 2008.
Interim Director of the Honors Program, 2008-2009

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:
Phi Kappa Phi Leadership Training Conference,
National Supervisor's Conference, ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
Conference on Classroom Management
One Voice International Conference, sponsored by the Institute of Elemental Ethics, summer 2008.
National Collegiate Honors Conference in San Antonio, TX, Fall 2009
Northeast Regional Honors Conference in Annapolis, MD, Spring 2009, serving as a moderator

Office: 716 Robinson Learning Center
Campus Phone: 570-484-2440
E-mail krichard@lhup.edu

Dr. Cathy Rush

Came to LHU in August 1992
Came to LHU from Teaching at the University of Northern Iowa,Cedar Falls, Iowa

Colleges/Universities Attended/Degrees earned including specialty area(s):
Undergrad: Lycoming College. BA in Soc/Anthro with an Elementary Teaching Certificate

Graduate:
Bloomsburg State College. M.Ed. in Elementary Education; Pennsylvania State University. Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

Certifications:
Elementary

Teaching Experiences:
College/University:
Lock Haven University; University of Northern Iowa

Basic Education:
Experiences as an Elementary and Day Care Teacher

Current Responsibilities:
Courses:
Teaching First and Second year courses

Areas of specialization or current interests in the field of professional education:
Science education in preschools and elementary settings.

Office 219 RLC
Campus Phone 570-484-2694
Email Address: crush@lhup.edu

Dr. Steve Rush

Came to LHU in:
August, 2006

Came to LHU from:
Montoursville Area School District, Montoursville, PA

Colleges/Universities Attended/Degrees earned including specialty area(s):

Undergraduate:
Lock Haven State Teacher¹s College, BS in Education

Graduate:
Bucknell University, MS in Education

Elementary Principal Certification
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification
Superintendent, Letter of Eligibility Certification

Seton Hall University, Ed.D. in Education

Teaching Experiences:
Basic Education:

Classroom Teacher for 19 years
Elementary Principal for 13 years

Current Responsibilities:
Courses:
Science Methods
Clinical Field Experience

Areas of specialization or current interests in the field of professional education:
Science education which is the next component of the state level PSSA testing.
Gender differences in reading education at the elementary level.

Office: 217 Robinson Learning Center
Campus Phone: (570) 484-2631
Email Address: srush@lhup.edu

Dr. Judith Yoho

Came to LHU in 2003 in Department of Graduate
Started in Deptartment of Elementary Education in August 2006

Came to LHU from Keystone Central School District, Lock Haven, PA

Colleges/Universities Attended/Degrees earned including specialty area(s):
Undergrad:
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 1982
B.S. in Chemistry and Biology

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 1983
B.S. in Teacher Education

Graduate:
Pennsylvania State University, 1994, M.Eq. Science Education
Pennsylvania State University, 2006, Ph.D. Instructional Systems

Certifications:
Chemistry
Biology
Instructional Technology Specialist Certification (ITSC)

Teaching Experiences:
Basic Education:
Williamsport Area School District, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1984 - 1985
Life Science in Curtin Middle School
Keystone Central School District, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Chemistry and Honors Biology in Lock Haven Jr. High School 1987 – 1988
Science, Technology, and Society and Chemistry in Lock Haven Sr. High School 1988 – 1994

Administrative Experiences:
Keystone Central School District, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, 1994 – 2001
Director of Technology

College/University:
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 2003 - 2005
MEd Program - School of Graduate Studies
EDTL 600 'Introduction to Inquiry and Educational Change'
NCATE Webmaster
LiveText Professional Development

Current Responsibilities
Courses:
EDUC 476 "Creating Classroom Environments"
EDUC 335 "Assessment and Differentiation in the Elementary Classroom"

Areas of specialization or current interests in the field of professional education:
Instructional Design
Science Education
Administrative Leadership, Technology Integration, and Student Performance
Assessment Driven Instruction

You can reach me at my office in 103 Robinson Learning Center
telephone: 570-484-2042
by email at jyoho@lhup.edu
my webpage Judith Yoho¹s Homepage