Grand View University: Education

Education

The Grand View Teacher Education Program is committed to the preparation of ethical teachers of excellence within the liberal arts tradition. It is a dynamic and respected teacher-preparation program in the greater Des Moines area.

Education faculty, in partnership with practicing teachers, model effective teaching and classroom management behaviors. Students spend at least three semesters in supervised in-school settings in preparation for the student teaching experience. Critical thinking and problem solving strategies are emphasized, and students are coached in the development of a personal teaching philosophy and style.

Majors

Faculty

	Dr. Linda Espey, professor of education Welcome to the Education Department! I teach Instructional Planning and Assessment, Teaching Elementary Math, and I supervise student teaching. I also coordinate our e-portfolio effort in the Education Department - this helps us continue to improve our programs for the benefit of future teachers and students. I blend theory and application by having students think about their future classrooms. I have two sons and two very clever beagles. See you in class! Faculty Website
	Dr. Lindsay Grow, assistant professor of education Because of my interest in literacy, I teach courses like Individualized Reading and Teaching Literacy grades 3-8. I also have a passion for equipping students to be prepared for a global society and enjoy teaching Instructional Technology. I have a B.A. in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa with endorsements in reading, English/language arts, and music. I have experience teaching fifth grade and a M.A. in education and Ed.D., both with an emphasis in literacy, from the University of Kentucky. My research interests are related to the identity development of preservice teachers. I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family (I have a 2 .5 year old son and baby daughter), traveling, and playing the violin.
	Dr. Sharon Brindle, assistant professor of education Welcome to Grand View and the Education Department. I teach K-2 Literacy Methods, Elementary Classroom Management, and conduct seminars for middle and high school practicum experiences and student teaching. In addition, I am also responsible for placing students for practicum experiences and student teaching. My undergraduate degree is from Iowa State University and my graduate work is at Drake University. As a former elementary principal, middle school counselor, and classroom teacher, I enjoy working with preservice teachers. I enjoy traveling and spending time with family. I have two daughters and a very spoiled black lab dog.
	Dr. Chad Timm, associate professor of education As a former secondary social studies teacher, I teach courses like Introduction to Education, Secondary Teaching Methods, and Social Studies Methods. My philosophy of teaching rests on a desire to take new understandings outside of the classroom and put them into practice. I aim to teach prospective teachers to utilize the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education as tools to develop critical contexts in which to understand the present. Understanding the various forces that have shaped American education over the course of its history can help students prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. I also teach courses and coordinate the Logos Honors Program. I'm obsessed with pop culture and enjoy using us to introduce people to philosophers like Michel Foucault, Pierre Bourdieu, and Jacques Lacan. I love the jazz music of John Coltrane, and to spend time outdoors with my incredible wife and four children. I look forward to working with you on your journey to become an educator!
	Dr. Robin Trimble White, professor of education Welcome to the Grand View Education Department! I have taught education courses here for ten years, and I'm the Education Department Chair and Director of the Teacher Education Program. I also supervise student teaching and student practicums. We are all learners and teachers, and it is the role of the teacher to challenge students but students decide what they will ultimately learn. Education is a lifelong process and we learn best when we have a reason for learning. My husband and I love traveling and I love to cook - my scotcharoo cookies are a favorite across campus! Looking forward to exploring the education field with you!

Student Showcase

Grand View education students are doing innovative work! This section showcases award-winning projects by our students and is always "under construction."

Showcase Grand View Sophomore, Justina Glick was born and raised in Des Moines Iowa and is currently majoring in elementary education with endorsements in reading and language arts. When Justina is not busy in the classroom, she is out on the softball field playing second base for the Grand View Vikings. Justina created this Glog in Instructional Technologies with Dr. Grow to report about a classroom observation assignment. She used this format to analyze the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom. Technology plays a huge role in schools today and is a great resource for learning in the classroom. Glogster doesn't display in some web browsers. Try Google Chrome or Mozilla for optimal viewing. http://justinaglick.edu.glogster.com/pros-cons
Showcase Alisha Sinclair is an elementary education major from Indianola, IA. She will be receiving her endorsements in reading and language arts. She enjoys spending time with her family and watching her son play sports. Alisha created a blog for the course Teaching Literacy 3-8 taught by Dr. Grow. This blog documents her experiences working with a 5th grade student who struggles with reading. http://lisha4.blogspot.com/
Showcase Ashley Cupp is an elementary education major from Polk City, IA. She will be receiving her endorsement in special education. She enjoys fishing, running, and being outdoors. Ashley created this blog for the course Teaching Literacy Grades 3-8. The blog documents her experiences of working with a struggling reader. http://ashleyrcupp.blogspot.com/
Showcase As an assignment for Individualized Reading (441) Marla McDonald created a digital story reflecting on her identity as a teacher. Throughout this capstone course for the reading endorsement (taught by Dr. Grow), students explored who they are as a teacher. Marla has a tremendous gift for poetry which shines through in this digital story. Marla is an Elementary Education Major with endorsements in reading, math and language art. She enjoys teaching children mathematics, reading, and sharing coffee with friends. Click HERE to see Marla's digital story.
Showcase A group of students in Ann Ketch's Instructing and Assessing Struggling Readers class made this PowerPoint to showcase ideas about vocabulary instruction. Left to right: Ashley Cupp, Kari Bourne, Cassondra Platt, Kelsey Carbajo, Saxon Dolan, (Paris Kono is not pictured) teamed together to devise this presentation. The students learned that kids need opportunities to work with the words they are learning in a variety of ways. Research supports using each word 12 times over 2 to 3 days for acquisition (McKeown, Beck, Omanson,& Pople,1985). They hope that teachers use powerpoints such as this to help students learn vocabulary. Click HERE to see the PowerPoint Presentation.
Showcase Adam Dirks is a secondary education major from Urbandale, IA. He created this website in Dr. Lindsay Grow's Instruction Technologies course. Adam is involved in student leadership at Grand View and is interested in history, sports, and politics. He hopes to teach high school social studies as well as explore a career in politics in the future. Website on "The reality of virtual schools" for his education media course.
Showcase Tyler Patten is a Secondary Education major from Des Moines, Iowa. He aspires to teach social studies in either a middle school or high school setting. He created this website in Dr. Lindsay Grow's Instructional Technologies course. He's also an athlete on the Grand View Track and Field Team. The website "One-to-One Computers" for his educational media course.
Showcase Devan Walker, from Des Moines, IA, is a senior secondary education major with emphases in biology and chemistry. She created this video on mitosis in Dr. Lindsay Grow's Educational Media course. "My goals are to be an awesome teacher. I want to make a difference in the lives of children. I want to inspire them to do what they love. I want to show them my love of science and hopefully spark an interest in it for them, too. I love to paint pictures and do art projects."

Awards and Accomplishments

Faculty
Dr. Chad Timm, had an article titled “The space between: Building liberatory capital in a school-community partnership,” published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. He will also present papers at two national conferences. One, titled, “Mad Men in the Mirror: Don Draper’s Lacanian Identity Crisis,” at the American Pop Culture Association Conference in Washington D.C., and another titled, “Negotiating Third Spaces and Building Meaningful Cross-Class Relationships,” at the American Educational Research Conference in San Francisco.

Dr. Robin White, professor of education, had her proposal to the American Association Family and Consumer Sciences 102nd Annual Conference & Expo, held in June, accepted for inclusion in the program.

Dr. Lindsay Grow, assistant professor of education, presented a paper at the Literacy Research Association in San Diego in 2012. She also presented at the Iowa Reading Conference and served on the Iowa Reading Research Center Advisory Committee. She has had a poster accepted for presentation at the International Reading Association, held in April 2013. Lindsay continues to work on research related to the Identity Development of Preservice Teachers.

Facilities

The Rasmussen Center for Community Advancement Professions is home to the faculty and most courses in the Education Department. To get a glimpse of this state-of-the art award-winning facility, go to the Virtual Tour.

The building contains an observation classroom specifically for education students, who can practice teaching techniques under the observation of faculty and other students.

Academics & the Arts

Education