Suzanne Fondrie Teaching and Learning Department University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 (920) 424-3156 fondrie@uwosh.edu ACADEMIC PREPARATION Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, 2004 University of Wisconsin Dissertation title: Gentle Doses of Racism : Whiteness and Children s Literature Dr. Carl Grant, Dissertation Advisor B.A. English, 1986 University of Wisconsin ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Professor, Tenured, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2003-Present Chair, Curriculum & Instruction (now Teaching & Learning) Department, 2011-2013 Chair of department with 12 faculty members and 25 instructional academic staff scheduled 280 courses annually administered budget, supplies, and professional development funds wrote annual data-driven program reviews and department reports, and compiled and maintained documentation for national and state accreditation cycles facilitated student appeals process and student teaching remediation meetings and plans recruited, hired, mentored, and annually evaluated instructional and support staff as well as graduate and undergraduate assistants coordinated supervision of more than 400 clinical and student teaching field placements annually developed collaborative initiatives and outreach efforts with local school districts promoted professional development for faculty, academic staff, and students provided leadership for department sustainability efforts by moving to a paperless environment oversaw scholarship application and disbursement process coordinated development of courses for new first-year experience initiative Alternate Chair, Teaching & Learning Department, 2015-2017 mentored incoming chair supported chair at meetings as necessary Director, Diversity Experience 2003-2009 placed 250 education majors in local classrooms and community organizations annually for service-learning experiences working with members of historically marginalized groups administered pre- and post-placement surveys mediated discussions regarding social class, race, and dominant culture and language assessed efficacy of sites and adjusted placements as necessary solicited constituent input annually
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Professor, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Teaching & Learning Department, 2003-current The Teaching of English Teaching English II and Classroom Management Improving Classroom Practice I & II (graduate) The Influence of Curriculum (graduate) Secondary General Methods Literature for Children Teaching Language Arts Teaching Writing PK-8 Multicultural Education Materials for Children and Adolescents Individual, School, and Society Student Teaching Seminar and Supervision Clinical Seminar and Supervision Instructor, University of Wisconsin, Curriculum and Instruction Department, 1996-2003 Teaching Children's Literature: Elementary and Middle School Young Adult Literature for Schools Literature and Literacy (graduate) Teaching Reading: Preschool-Middle School Language and Literacy across the Secondary Curriculum Teaching Diverse Learners Introduction to Education Student Teaching Supervisor Classroom Teacher, Las Vegas High School, Valley High School, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1989-1996 Taught ninth-twelfth-grade English language arts and first-fifth-year German at diverse urban high schools serving low-income populations, taught middle-level summer school, served as assistant basketball coach, German Club and Literary Club sponsor, curriculum and textbook review committee. (Current Nevada Standard Secondary license) Classroom Teacher, Oshkosh West High School, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 1988-1989 Taught ninth-tenth-grade language arts and school newspaper course, served as assistant boys' & girls' track coach. (Wisconsin Teacher License #300) PUBLICATIONS Penick-Parks, M., Fondrie, S., & Delano-Oriaran, O. (2017). Meeting students where they are: Project-based learning and critical thinking skills. In E. M. Moore, Jr., A. Michaels, & M. Penick-Parks (Eds.), The guide for White women who teach Black boys. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. Fondrie, S. (2017). Partnering with LGBTQ communities: The issues. In O. Delano-Oriaran, M. Penick-Parks, & S. Fondrie (Eds.), Culturally engaging service-learning with diverse communities. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Delano-Oriaran, O., Penick-Parks, M., & Fondrie, S. (Eds.). (2017). Culturally engaging service-learning with diverse communities. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Fondrie, S., Penick-Parks, M., & Delano-Oriaran, O. (2016). Developing equity literacy through diverse literature for children and young adults. In S. Keengwe (Ed.), Handbook of research on promoting cross-cultural competence and social justice in education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Parks, M., & Fondrie, S. (2015). From Wisconsin to Ghana and back again: Service-learning and the first grade. In O. Delano-Oriaran, M. Parks, & S. Fondrie (Eds.), Service learning and civic engagement: A sourcebook. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Delano-Oriaran, O., Parks, M., & Fondrie, S. (Eds.). (2015). Service learning and civic engagement: A sourcebook. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. Fondrie, S. (2009). You don t say: When preservice teachers discourse differs from private opinion. Multicultural Perspectives, 11(4), 217-220. Grant, C., Fondrie, S., & Elsbree, A. R. (2004). A decade of research on the changing terrain of multicultural education research. In J. A. Banks & C. A. McGee Banks (Eds.), Handbook of research on multicultural education (2nd ed.). Fondrie, S. (2001). "Gentle doses of racism": Whiteness and children's literature. Journal of Children's Literature, 27(2), 9-13. PRESENTATIONS Penick-Parks, M., Fondrie, S., & Delano-Oriaran, O. (2017, April). Developing Equity Literacy through Children's and Young Adult Literature. Presentation at the National White Privilege Conference, Kansas City, Kansas. Penick-Parks, M., Fondrie, S., & Delano-Oriaran, O. (2017, February). The Role of Equity Literacy in Increasing Academic Excellence. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators, Orlando, Florida. Delano-Oriaran, O., Penick-Parks, M., & Fondrie, S. (2016, October). Developing Equity Literacy through Children's and Young Adult Literature. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Cleveland, Ohio. Fondrie, S. (2016, March). Including and Supporting LGBTQ Students in Classrooms and Schools. Presentation at Planting the Seeds of Inclusion Conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fondrie, S., Penick-Parks, M., & Delano-Oriaran, O. (2015, November). Service-Learning for Social Justice in Teacher Education: Thinking Locally, Acting Globally. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the International Association for Research on Service-learning and Community Engagement, Boston, Massachusetts. Delano-Oriaran, O., Penick-Parks, M., & Fondrie, S. (2015, October). Empowering Pre-Service Teachers to Be Community Engaged: Adopting Multicultural Education and Critical Service-Learning. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Multicultural Education, New Orleans, Louisiana. Fondrie, S., & Wieczorek, K. (2015, October). Rural, Urban, Otherwise: Using Pedagogies of Place to Challenge Flattened Notions of School-Community Partners. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the National Network for Educational Renewal, Chico, California. Fondrie, S. (2015, March). Enhancing Visual Literacy through Picture Books. Presentation at Planting the Seeds of Inclusion Conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fondrie, S., & Penick-Parks, M. (2014, November). Preparing Teachers for the N Word. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Tucson, Arizona. Fondrie, S. (2011, March). Engaging Students through Web Tools. Presentation at Planting the Seeds of Inclusion Conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fondrie, S. (2010, March). Web Tools for the Literacy Classroom. Presentation at Planting the Seeds of Inclusion conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fondrie, S. (2007, April). Out in the Text: Queer Issues in Introduction to Education Textbooks. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Fondrie, S., Wieczorek, K., & Schulte, A. (2007, April). Meeting on the Rackety Bridge : Teacher (Educator) Professional Development across Varying Contexts. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois. Fondrie, S. (2007, March). Picture Books for Secondary Social Studies Classrooms. Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies and International Education conference, Madison, Wisconsin. Fondrie, S. (2006, April). Student and Instructor Expectations in a Democratic Classroom. Paper presented at the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) Colloquium on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), Madison, Wisconsin. Fondrie. S. (2006, February). Unlearning the Classroom: Instructor and Student Expectations in a Democratic Approach. SOTL Spring Showcase, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fondrie, S., & Parks, M. (2005, July). Aggressive, Resistant, or Stereotypical: Girls of Color in Adolescent Literature. Bilingual Family Literacy Institute, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fondrie. S. (2005, April). The Impact of Critical White Studies on the Teacher Education Literature. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec. Fondrie, S. (2004, February). Cultural Contradictions and Connections in Student Life. Presentation at the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity Critical Connections Conference, Madison, Wisconsin. Fondrie, S. (2003, April). Examining the Unexamined. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the America n Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois. Fondrie, S., & Elsbree, A. R. (2003, April). The Gaps in Multicultural Educational Research from the Last Decade. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois. Fondrie, S. (2002, April). Whiteness in the Newbery Award Winners. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana. Fondrie, S. (2001, November). Examining Whiteness in Children's Literature. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Las Vegas, Nevada. Fondrie, S., & Elsbree, A. R. (2001, November). The Changing Terrain of Multicultural Education Research and Its Impact on Current Researchers. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Las Vegas, Nevada. Fondrie, S. (1998, May). "We're Like a Film Crew": Using Metaphors in Student Teaching Supervision. Paper presented at the Action Research of Wisconsin Conference, Madison, Wisconsin. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE College and University Chair Professional Education Program (PEP) Committee, reviewed and assessed programmatic issues and functions; acted as liaison between department and committee; (Chair, 2009-2012), Spring 2005, 2008-2012. Culture & Diversity Committee, examined current Human Relations requirement and recommended program changes, evaluated and approved appropriateness of student diversity experiences, piloted new diversity requirement approach, (Chair, 2006-2008) 2003-2008.
Representative Improvement of Instruction Committee, college representative to university-wide body that makes recommendations for implementation of improvement to and evaluation of teaching; 2016- current. Bylaws (ad hoc) Committee, departmental representative to college-wide committee tasked with revision to college bylaws; 2015-current. Personnel Committee, departmental representative to college-wide group that deals with personnel issues, including tenure/advancement, merit, etc.; 2014-current. Technology Committee, departmental representation to college-wide group that oversees technology issues; advised group on field supervision needs; 2014-2017. Administrative Council, departmental representative to College of Education and Human Services group comprised of heads of divisions and chairs; advised Dean on licensing and field experience issues; disseminated information on new initiatives; 2011-2014. Planting the Seeds of Inclusion Conference Planner, co-coordinated annual regional conference with focus on inclusive education practices; solicited appropriate presenters; managed registration and post-conference survey; 2010-2014. Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, and Queer Education and Advocacy Council, served on Education subcommittee for university-wide group working to advance LBGTQ student, faculty, and staff interests; facilitated S.A.F.E training for university community to develop understanding and identify allies; reviewed, updated, and revised S.A.F.E. training handbook; 2004-2012. Rosebush Committee, reviewed nominees' materials and selected recipients of University's highest faculty recognition, 2009-2012. Muriel A. Hawkins Legacy Scholarship Committee, reviewed nominees and selected recipients for diversity-focused scholarship, 2011-current. Distinguished Teaching Committee, reviewed application materials and selected recipients of University s premier teaching award; 2008-2011. Chancellor's Award for Excellence Committee, represented College of Education and Human Services for University's highest student recognition, 2011. Academic Standing Committee, worked with college representatives regarding student appeals in the Professional Education Program; 2003-2009. Scholarship Committee, evaluated scholarship applications and selected appropriate recipients for departmental awards; represented department at university awards ceremony; 2003-current. Division of Academic Support Council, provided input into diversity initiatives, served on university-wide Program Review and Evaluation Sub-committee; compiled and analyzed minority and non-traditional student data; 2004-2007. McNair Scholars Advisor, nominated and mentored two McNair Scholars as they planned, conducted, and analyzed self-directed research projects; 2008, 2010. Student Organization Advisor, provided faculty guidance for Student Wisconsin Education Association; 2003-2010. Honors Thesis Advisor, supervised and supported senior honors thesis efforts for an education major s paper, We re in this Together: A Study of Christian Youth Ministry Programs ; 2005-2006. Clinical Associates, Supervisor Representative, University of Wisconsin, worked with university faculty in education, teachers, and administrators from local school district in order to study and improve the partnership between the school district and the university, including work on emerging national, state, and local standards and benchmarks for teachers; 2000-2001. Local, State, and National Educational Materials Review Committee, Appleton Area School District, provided input as parent board member for text reviews and challenges, 2012-current. Reviewer, Wisconsin English Journal, 2015-current Reviewer, Understanding and Dismantling Privilege, 2013.
Wisconsin State Human Relations Association (WSHRA), served as at-large board member to association that promotes community and K-16 social justice efforts; 2010-2011. Wisconsin Conference for English Education (WCEE), Secretary. Responsible for compiling and disseminating meeting minutes, contacting new members, and designing and maintaining website; 2009-2011. Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Advisory Board, as board member provided input at bi-annual meetings for programs, services, and future projects; higher education representative, 2006-2009; graduate student representative 1998-2001. Discussant, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, April, 2009. Reviewer, International Journal of Critical Pedagogy, 2009. Editorial Advisory Board, Minnesota & Wisconsin Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Journal, 2007-2008. AERA Proposal Reviewer, 2005-2006, 2008. National Association for Multicultural Education, Editorial Assistant, 1999-2000. AWARDS Bulwer-Lytton Writing Contest Grand Prize, 2011; Crime Division, 2012 National Education Association Higher Education Conference, Student Advisors Workshop, 2007 Project Adelante grant, UW-Oshkosh, 2007 Faculty College grant to bring author Ji-Li Jiang to speak, 2007 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning grant, UW-Oshkosh, 2005 Vilas Travel Grant, University of Wisconsin, 2000 AFFILIATIONS National Association for Multicultural Education National Council of Teachers of English Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English Wisconsin Conference for English Education