Teacher’s

Forum
*One in a series of networking events offered by the Career Center

Saturday, November 14, 2009

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center, Room 120

The Agenda:
9:30am Student Registration and Guest Principals/Educators
check-in
10am - 11:00am Welcome and Keynote Presentation
11:00am - 11:40am Roundtable Discussions
Walk-up Resume Critiques and Information tables
Mock Interview #1 (Pre-Registered only)
11:45am - 12:25pm Continue Roundtable Discussions
Mock Interview #2 (Pre-Registered only)
Continue walk-up resume and information tables
12:30pm - 1pm Open Networking Opportunity with all principals and
SOE alumni, and other educators
1pm Final Closing remarks and conclusion of event

Loop Office: DePaul Center, Suite 9500, (312) 362-8437

Lincoln Park Office: Schmitt Academic Center, Room 192, (773) 325-7431
http://careercenter.depaul.edu
WELCOME to the
Teacher’s Forum
career networking event
The DePaul Career Center’s Teacher’s Forum offers new teachers the opportunity to gain critical skills and
resources and to network with principals and professionals in education. Specifically, this event will provide
opportunities to:

• Gain insight from veteran educator and author, keynote speaker Gregory Michie
• Participate in roundtable discussions led by administrators and educators
• Practice interviews with principals (Note: space is limited and additional registration process is required)
• Receive guidance on your resume and cover letter
• Network with fellow DePaul educator alumni and other professionals about experiences

We’re delighted that you have joined us, and hope that the experience is rewarding!

Suggested Networking Questions:

• What aspects of your work do you find most exciting and challenging?
• What are the key skills needed to be successful in your position?
• How did you find your current position?
• How long have you been working in your field—did you study the area as an undergraduate or a graduate
student?
• If you have a graduate degree, what role has that degree played in your career success?
• What qualities does your department/organization seek in an employee?
• What developments or news in your industry would impact the type of work opportunities your organization
has available?
• What are some of the specific career paths that are available or provided at your company for a person with
my degree/background?
• How do you suggest people to approach your company about job opportunities?
• Is there someone you would recommend I speak with about positions at your organization?
• Which professional associations do you belong to?
• What professional subscriptions do you receive?

Guest Speakers
Our guest speaker, panelists, and mock interviewers today come from a wide range of backgrounds and areas of
experience.

The information you will find in this program will give you a sense of each speaker's experience. Speakers are
arranged alphabetically for your convenience.

Today’s event is an opportunity for you to learn from and meet with working professionals. The participants are
here to network with you. They are not in a position to make hiring decisions. They can, however, give you
their perspective on the proper channels for pursuing employment opportunities in their professional fields, and
in some cases, may be able to refer you to the proper contacts in their own organization.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Greg Michie
Gregory Michie is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State
University (ISU), where he works with student teachers in a year-long internship program in Chicago public
schools. He taught for nine years in Chicago, where he developed a media literacy course and a video-
production program for middle school students. In 1996 he received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in
Teaching, which is given annually to ten outstanding teachers in the greater Chicago area. For the past eight
years he has worked as a teacher educator, preparing undergraduates and career-changers for work in urban
classrooms.

He has published numerous essays and articles about his work with children, and is the author of See You
When We Get There: Teaching for Change in Urban Schools (Teachers College Press, 2005), and co-editor of
City Kids, City Schools: More Reports from the Front Row (The New Press, 2008).

His latest book, a 10th anniversary edition of Holler If You Hear Me: The Education of a Teacher and His
Students, is the story of his teaching experiences in Chicago public schools.

Dr. Michie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in from the University of North Carolina, a Master of Arts degree from
the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Mock Interviewers
Cheryl Collins Norman Crandus
Principal Former Principal and DePaul
HOLY LUTHERAN FAMILY University Supervisor
SCHOOL DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.S. , Elementary Education, Special Education B.A., History, University of Chicago
Loyola University of Chicago M.A., Counseling/Education, Roosevelt University
M.S., Educational Leadership, DePaul University
EXPERTISE:
CAREER HISTORY: Educational Administration, Counselor, History Teacher,
Lower/Middle School Director - St. Mel School Elementary Teacher - 2 years
Assistant to Director - Ida B. Wells Prep School
CAREER HISTORY:
Teacher - Marva Collins Southside and Westside
Teacher Mentor - DePaul University, School of Education
Preparatory Schools
Teacher Mentor - Golden Apple Foundation (GATE)
Parent Instructor, Workshop Presenter
Alternative Certification Program
WEBSITE: http://www.holyfamilyministries.org/ Special Education Case Manager, Assistant
Principal/Mentor - Spry School, Chicago
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Type 3 - Elementary
Type 9 - High School, Social Studies
Type 75 - Administration k - 12
Type 10 - Guidance Counselor and Administrator of
Guidance programs/Personnel K - 14
WEBSITE: http://www.depaul.edu
Mock Interviewers
Matthew Ditto Rachel Gemo-Bernhardt
Principal Principal
ANDREW JACKSON LANGUAGE ST. BENEDICT ELEMENTARY
ACADEMY SCHOOL
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.A. Business Administration, University of Montana B.A, Teaching of English, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.A., Teaching & Learning, DePaul University M.A., Educational Leadership, Dominican University
CAREER HISTORY: EXPERTISE:
Director of Elementary School Development, DePaul Language Arts, Assessment, Administration
Center for Urban Education
Technical Trainer for the United States Peace Corps, CAREER HISTORY:
CHP International Language Arts Teacher, Assistant Principal -
St. Ferdinand School
WEBSITE: http://www.cps.edu/
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Type 09- Language Arts/English; Middle School
Endorsement
Type 75 - Administrative
WEBSITE: http://www.sbes.stbenedict.com/

Anne Gillespie Robert Guercio

Founding Associate Principal
Principal ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ELE-
ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL MENTARY SCHOOL
CITIZENSHIP DEGREE:
DEGREE: B.S., Northern Illinois University
B.A., Anthropology, African American Studies M.S., Roosevelt University
University of Wisconsin CAREER HISTORY:
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, National-Louis Teacher, Assistant Principal - Lincoln Elementary School
University Principal - Agassiz Elementary School
CAREER HISTORY: WEBSITE: http://www.agbellschool.com/
Teacher - Herzl Elementary School
Teacher - Frankfurt International School
Performance Based Assessment Specialist -
ASPIRA Charter Schools
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Type 22 Illinois Teaching Certificate
Type 75 Illinois Administrative Certificate (in
progress)
WEBSITE: http://www.agcchicago.org/
 Mock Interviewers
Stuart Lassiter William Olsen
Principal Principal
RONDOUT SCHOOL NOBLE STREET COLLEGE PREP
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.S., Elementary Education, DePaul University B.A., University of Chicago
M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies– Curriculum & M.A., Educational Administration, National Lewis
Instruction, National Louis University University
EXPERTISE:
EMAIL: lassiters@rondout.org
Educational Administration
WEBSITE: http://www.rondout.org/
CAREER HISTORY:
Teacher - Noble Street College Prep
Teacher - Nuestra America Charter School
Teacher - Our Lady of Tepeyac
WEBSITE: http://www.goldentigers.org/

Jill Platt Dr. Joseph Powers

Assistant Principal Principal
ALPHONSUS ACADEMY AND JONES COLLEGE PREP HIGH
CENTER FOR THE ARTS SCHOOL
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.A., Speech Communications, Northern Arizona B.A., History & Political Science, Southeast Missouri
University State University
M.A., Curriculum & Instruction, Arizona State University M.A., History, Education Administration, Southeast
M.Ed., Instructional Leadership, Loyola University Missouri State University
Chicago Ph.D., Education Administration, St. Louis University
EXPERTISE: EXPERTISE:
Speech Technology Teacher, Teacher/Administrator, Assistant Principal,
Director of Human Resources, High School Principal
CAREER HISTORY:
Associate Principal, Gordon Tech High School CAREER HISTORY:
Assistant Principal, Brebeuf Jesuit College Preparatory Dean of Faculty - Stavanger American School, Norway
Educational Technology Administrator/Teacher , Brophy Assistant Principal, Director of Human Resources -
College Preparatory Rockwood School District, St. Louis
Teacher/Registrar, Xavier College Preparatory High School Principal - Affton School District, St. Louis
High School Principal - Ladue School District, St. Louis
WEBSITE: http://www.alphonsusacademy.org/ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Teacher, Social Studies, 7-12 (Missouri)
Principal, 7-12 (Missouri)
Type-75 Administrator (Illinois)

WEBSITE: http://www.jonescollegeprep.org/
 Mock Interviewers
Maureen Rich Donald Sebestyen
University Supervisor and Former Principal
Principal PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC HIGH
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.A., Elementary Education, Northeastern Illinois B.A., History, Illinois Benedictine College
University M.A., Education, Northern Illinois University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, National Louis University
EXPERTISE:
EXPERTISE: Administration
Curriculum Writer in Gifted Writing/Reading, Gifted
Cadre (consulted and trained elementary schools on CAREER HISTORY:
implementing enrichment) Assistant Principal - Mt. Carmel High School
Dean of Students - Fenwick High School
CAREER HISTORY: Teacher - Bishop Noll Institute
Teacher/Gifted Curriculum Writer - Evanston School
District PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Principal - Lincoln Elementary School Type 75, Type 09
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: WEBSITE: http://www.providencecatholic.org/
Type 3 Elementary Education, Masters in Administration,
Music K-12 , Administration, Type 75
WEBSITE: http://www.depaul.edu/

Dr. William Truesdale Presenters

Principal
DOUGLAS TAYLOR Leslie Ackerman
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Recruitment Specialist and Former
English Teacher
DEGREE:
B.S., Physical Education, Education, University of CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Illinois at Chicago DEGREE:
M.S., Special Education, Chicago State University B.A., English Education, University of Illinois at
Ph.D., Educational Administration, Loyola University of Urbana-Champaign
Chicago
CAREER HISTORY: EXPERTISE:
Assistant Principal - Jane Addams Elementary School English Education, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills
L.A.U.N.C.H. Principal - Jamieson Elementary School
L.A.U.N.C.H. Principal - King College Prep CAREER HISTORY:
Teaching Assistant Principal - Kershaw Elementary School English Teacher - Marion Unit #2 School District
Department Teacher Chair - Colman Elementary School Language Arts/Reading Teacher - Chicago Public Schools
Teacher - Anderson Community Academy Teacher
Teacher - Goodlow Magnet School PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Illinois Secondary Teaching Certificate
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Endorsements: Middle Grades Language Arts and
Elementary Education Type 03 Secondary English
Middle School and High School Type 09
Special Education Learning Disabilities & Behavior WEBSITE: http://www.teachchicago.com/
Disorders Type 10
Physical Education Type 10
General Administrative Type 75
Superintendent Type 75

WEBSITE: http://www.providencecatholic.org/
Presenters
David Domovic Gordon Hood
Principal Principal
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT SCHOOL NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.A., Elementary Education, DePaul University B.S., Biology, Education, Western Illinois University
M.A., Educational Administration, University of Illinois M.S., Educational Leadership, Concordia University
Chicago
EXPERTISE:
Teacher, Principal, Music Director CAREER HISTORY:
Biology Teacher - Galesburg High School
CAREER HISTORY:
Science Teacher - Deer Path Junior High School
Chicago Board of Education
Assistant Principal - Deer Path Junior High School
Chicago Archdiocese - Music Director of St. Mary of
Principal - Northbrook Junior High School
the Lake Church
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Type 09 teaching certificate
Elementary Ed
Type 75 administrative certificate
Early Childhood
Music Kg-12 WEBSITE: http://essdnichols.dreamteamtech.com/
Administration, Type 75
WEBSITE: http://www.alcottschool.net/

Jay Ivory Dr. Harry London

Math Teacher, Head Track Coach, Assistant Professor
Assistant Cross Country Coach DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE:
B.S., Economics, University of Illinois at Chicago
DEGREE: M.A., Math Education, Northeastern Illinois
B.A., Secondary Education, DePaul University University
M.A., Educational Leadership, North Central College Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Northern Illinois
University
CAREER HISTORY:
Math teacher - Evanston Township High School
CAREER HISTORY:
WEBSITE: http://www.www.lphs.org/ Principal - CPS, Ridgewood High School District 234
Teacher - CPS, Pleasantdale School District State Director,
NCA CASI
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
K-9
6 - 12,
Type 75 Administrative
Type 75 Supervisory
Type 75 Superintendent
WEBSITE: http://www.depaul.edu/

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more information about ASK, visit http://ASK.depaul.edu or e-mail ASK@depaul.edu.
Presenters
Jullanar Mallik-Naselli Kevin McCann
Technical Education Former Principal and DePaul
HYDE PARK ACADEMY HIGH University Supervisor
SCHOOL DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.S., Secondary Education, Computer Science, DePaul B.A., DePaul University
University M.A., DePaul University
M.Ed., DePaul University
EXPERTISE:
EXPERTISE: Classroom Management, School Administration
Information Technology in a Global Society - IB,
CAREER HISTORY:
Computer Programming, General Technical Education
Teacher - Chicago Board of Education
CAREER HISTORY: Principal - Chicago Board of Education
Grade Coordinator - Hyde Park Academy
Department Chair- Hyde Park Academy PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Head Basketball Coach, Head Softball Coach - Hyde Park Illinois Teaching Certification
Academy Illinois Administrative Certification
Local School Council Vice Chair - Hyde Park Academy WEBSITE: http://www.depaul.edu/
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Type 75 - Administration
Type 09 - 6- 12
Endorsements - Computer Science
WEBSITE: http://www.hydeparkcps.org/

Kelly Mest Dr. Barbara Rieckhoff

Assistant Principal Assistant Professor
LINDBLOOM MATH & SCIENCE DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF
ACADEMY EDUCATION
DEGREE: DEGREE:
B.A., English, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana B.A., Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education,
M.A., Teaching and Learning, DePaul University Maryville College
M.A., Reading and Learning Disabilities DePaul University
EXPERTISE: EXPERTISE:
AP English Courses, Corporate Partnerships in Education School Leadership, Jr High Classroom Teacher and Special
CAREER HISTORY: Education Teacher
English Department Chairperson, Northside College CAREER HISTORY:
Preparatory High School Principal - Archdiocese of Chicago Principal
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Principal - School District #30/Northbrook/Glenview
National Board Certified Teacher Asst. Principal Special Educator - School District #67 Lake
Forest
WEBSITE: http://www.lmsa.cps.k12.il.us/
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Administrative
Special Education
Regular Education
WEBSITE: http://www.depaul.edu/
Presenters
Mathias (Spider) Schergen
Art Educator, Pre.K.-8
JENNER ACADEMY OF THE
ARTS
DEGREE:
B.F.A., Art Specialist K-12, School of the Art Institute of
Chicago
M.Ed., National Louis University
EXPERTISE:
Fine Art Curriculum Development, Chicago Board of
Education, Development of Studio Practice in the
Classroom, Guest Speaker and Workshop Facilitator,
Visual Artist with a Disciplined Studio Practice
Save the Date
Careers in Education
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Lincoln Park Student Center Room 120
• Learn about opportunities in education from a diverse
panel of speakers working in the industry.
• The panelists will be available for one-on-one
networking and to answer your questions about careers
in education.
To Participate:
• Pre-register online at http://depaul.experience.com. If
you're not already registered in DePaul.Experience,
the process only takes a few minutes, and once you've
been registered, signing up for a Career Networking
Event is even quicker.
• Walk-ins are welcome, but many of our Career
Networking Events are very well-attended. It's always
better to pre-register in case the venue fills up.
Dr. Frank Tavano
Assistant Professor
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION
DEGREE:
B.A., English (Education), DePaul University
M.A., School Administration & Supervision, DePaul University
EXPERTISE:
School Administration, Reading Instruction
CAREER HISTORY:
Teacher & Principal - Schaumburg School District 54
Principal - Mannheim School District 83
Superintendent - Rosemont School District 75
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Type 09 - High School English and Social Studies
Type 75 - All grade Teaching and Administration
Type 75 - Superintendent's Endorsement
WEBSITE: http://www.depaul.edu/
Education Job Fair
Saturday, February 20, 2010
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Lincoln Park Student Center Room 120
Some of last year’s participating employers include:
• Evanston/Skokie School District 65
• North Lawndale College Preparatory Charter High
School
• Oak Park and River Forest High School
• Perspectives Charter School
• St. Vincent de Paul and Marillac Social Centers
• Waukegan Public School District 60
To Participate:
• FREE ADMISSION, pre-register at
depaul.experience.com today!
• Dress for success and bring plenty of resumes!
• Open to all DePaul students and alumni
 Don’t stop here— build your own network
• Make a list of contacts. Include as many personal contacts as you can, including the people you met today
(especially the people you spoke with personally). Include friends, family, friends of family—particularly those who
work in a career area you want to target. Chances are, you know more people than you realize.

• Start contacting these people, one by one. Set attainable goals for yourself—for example, decide which con-
tacts are most likely to know something about your field, and plan how many people you’ll contact in the next week
or month. Decide the best way to contact each individual. Do they prefer e-mail, a phone call, or a letter? In the end,
the choice is yours.

• Consider tapping into DePaul’s alumni network. There are many DePaul alumni working in your intended
field who could help connect you with the right people and opportunities. The Career Center’s Alumni Sharing
Knowledge (ASK) program will pair you with such contacts—log on to our website at http://depaul.experience.com
for more information.

• Research and contact professional organizations. They often accept student members, or would allow you
to sit in on a meeting, where you could meet more people in your field.

• Before you meet new people, do your homework. Research your target career field, learn about individual
organizations in that field. Be informed and knowledgeable when you meet someone new in your area of interest,
and decide what you want to learn before you make the initial contact with a professional.

• Follow up with contacts regularly, but courteously. Make notes on all of your conversations with contacts.
This will help you remember people and follow up with useful details.

• Send thank you notes or letters. Anyone who has spent time talking with you about their career or yours de-
serves a gesture of appreciation.

and remember...
You’re not asking for a job when you network. Your goal is to build a set of professional relationships that can benefit
you and the people you meet. You never know what doors will open to you until you initiate the contact.
GOOD LUCK!

Thanks!
Special thanks to the distinguished speakers and moderator whose insight and perspective we value.
Leslie Ackerman Anne Gillespie Jullanar Maalik-Naselli Dr. Joseph Powers
Cheryl Collins Robert Guercio Kevin McCann Maureen Rich
Norman Crandus Gordon Hood Kelly Mest Dr. Barbara Rieckhoff
Matthew Ditto Jay Ivory Dr. Gregory Michie Mathias (Spider) Schergen
David Domovic Stuart Lassiter William Olsen Donald Sebestyen
Rachel Gemo-Bernhardt Dr. Harold London Jill Platt Dr. Frank Tavano

Moderator: Gina Anselmo

ASK, PCAP, and SOE Volunteers:
Melissa Hernandez, Sarah Holcomb, Theresa House, Andrea Moy, Laura Anderson, Stephanie Anyaeche, Ashley Brazil

And thanks to all of the School of Education Faculty and Staff who helped make this event possible