Linda J.

Mann
USA 05/20/1964

Contact Tel : 703-242-8866 e-mail : lmann4@gmu.edu

Address
10002 Murnane Street, Vienna, VA 22181

Profile
Objective Educational policy research and analyst position within a post secondary institution or research clearing house organization. Exceptional educator and leader in implementing public school initiatives. Curriculum specialist. Proven record of providing effective research, advocacy and execution of educational reform.

Key Skills

Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Ph.D. in Education, Expected 2014 Specialization: Education Policy, Secondary: Teaching/ Teacher Education University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Masters in Education, (M.Ed),1991 Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction. Masters Thesis: Conflict resolution: A mandate for peer mediation. University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Bachelors of Science, (B.S.).1986 Elementary and Middle level education; Apex program Cum laude, Mortar Board

Professional Leadership and Presentations

Graduate Research Assistant. Dr. Anthony Pellegrino, George Mason University. Performed extensive literature reviews, textbook analysis, ethnographic interviews, and website development for publications aimed to enhance and improve instruction for the secondary, history teacher. Research performed on: Slam poetry, labor history, integration of arts in the classroom, segregation, and Black-only schools. Fall 2010- present. 2012 CEHD Research symposium. Research presentation on: The Segregated School Experience: Considerations for the
Classroom. Spring 2012.

Journal Reviewer. International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership. Spring 2011 present. PhD Interview Committee. George Mason University student member for potential doctoral students. Spring admission, 2011.

Honors and Publications

The History Teacher. Historical Examination of the Segregated School Experience. Awaiting publication. Summer 2012. Outstanding Community Service Award, Northborough, MA, Spring 1998

Integrated Studies in Middle Grades: Dancing Through Walls Co-authored two chapters highlighting work done during Shelburne Middle teaching experience, ALPHA team, 1993. VAMLE Journal, Author of A Mandate for School-based Mediation, 1991-1992. Work Experience Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Wolftrap Elementary School Educator 2005-2010

Sixth grade history teacher. Advanced academic program. Community Service learning, Electives. Class musical. Additionally taught Math and Language Arts. Social Studies Chair, 2007-2010. Wolftrap school plan. Instrumental in implementation of school-wide Character Education program, 20082010. The Truth about Fairytales and Adolescence. Creator of parent training forum, At home conflict resolution strategies that work, 2008-2010.

Hollin Meadows Elementary School created position. Developed and Implemented strategies to support at-risk students, January May 2005. 2001-2005 Wayzata Public Schools, Wayzata, MN SPED Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for students with disabilities including autism and cerebral palsy, .5 position, September 2003-March 2005. Wayzata Community Pre-school Pre-Kindergarten Long term sub. Co-taught, January-May 2002. President CMS PTA Vice President CMS PTA Board member. Oversaw all aspects of association including financials, fund raising, Parent/CMS initiatives. Grant Committee Chair. Supervised educational grant program. Allocation of 18K annually. Application based, 2001-2005 Yes district representative. Community grass roots political organization. Five year public school technology referendum. Historical passage, 2002-2003 1998-2001

Ridge School District, Basking Ridge, NJ Language Arts Curriculum Committee Evaluated and revised district curriculum, 2000-2001 School Site Council

Implementation of school initiatives including Character education, full-day Kindergarten, safety and transportation programs, 1998-2001. Chaired, developed and implemented schools first Science Fair. Coordinated with District Science Curriculum Director, 1999-2000. 1995-1998

Science Fair

Algonquin Public School, Northborough, MA Peaslee Elementary School Council

Elected K-5 District Representative. Reviewed, developed and implemented school initiatives. Evaluated and made budget recommendations, fiscal 1998. School improvement programs realized: Responsive Classroom, Integrated Arts and Inclusion, 1996-1998. Extensive research of creative play systems to be integrated into Physical Education curriculum. Parent/student evaluation input and design. Raised greater than 60K within year, 1998. Founded parent organization. 100 members strong. Researched and compared staffing and services within state school districts. Developed educational pamphlets illustrating statistical data to support tax override. Worked hand and hand with Algonquin Superintendent and School board. Successfully passed historical first ever tax override, 1996-1998.

Playground Co-Chair

NPEER, Northborough Parents for Educational Excellence and Responsibility

Providence, Rhode Island Private Consultant, Conflict Resolution Specialist

1990-1993

Designed and conducted conflict resolution training. Provided workshops in communication, decisionmaking, teamwork and leaderships skills, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, 1990-1993. Developed and implemented school-based mediation programs. 15 public school sites. Program implementation included site profiles and training for students, teachers and administrators. Co-organized RIs first ever, Mediation in Education conference with nationally renowned presenters, 1990-1992. 1986-1989

University of Rhode Island

Vermont Shelburne Middle School, ALPHA Program, Shelburne, VT

Team-taught, nationally recognized, multi-age, interdisciplinary studies public school program. Student developed curriculum. Portfolio assessment. Student led conferencing. Cooperative learning. Community service learning. Student published magazine. Class musical, 1987-1989. Initiated team teaching. Pioneered schools first student newspaper publication. Advised, planned, raised funds and executed trip to New York City. State spelling bee runner up. 1986-1987.

Orange Elementary, East Barre, VT

Professional Honors In-Service Professional Provided staff training on how to evaluate and implement Creative Conflict Resolution Strategies, 1997present.

Outstanding Community Service Award Northborough, MA, Spring 1998 VAMLE/NELMS Presenter Author of A Mandate for School-based Mediation, VAMLE journal, 1991-1992.

References: Dr. Penelope M. Earley, pearley@gmu.edu; Dr. Gary Galluzzo, ggalluzz@gmu.edu; Dr. Rebecca Fox, rfox@gmu.edu