Instructor:
| , Champlain College , Phone: E-mail: kendra@snsc-uv.org cell: 802-735-3780 |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Political Studies Master's degree in 1- Masters of Theological Studies with minor in Teaching; 2- Masters of English Literature Doctoral degree in EdD- Doctorate of Educational Leadership | |
| Was licensed as a teacher of social studies for 20 years in VT. Held provisional principal license and provisional Special Education Director license while working as Assistant Principal at Manchester Elementary/Middle School for 2 years. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Special Needs Support Center- Executive Director- 2023-present -Created and led trainings in the following: 1. Hiring and Retention of Individuals with Disabilities 2. Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities 3. Serving People with Disabilities 4. Becoming a Disability-Friendly Business 5. Responding to Emergencies with Individuals with Disabilities Bennington/Rutland Supervisory Union- Assistant Principal- 2021-2023 - Assistant Principal at a Pre-K-8 school in charge of Special Education and Behavior - Coached teachers in effective instructional practices and provided constructive feedback. - Led Professional Development for staff Burr and Burton Academy- Humanities Teacher- 2006-2021 ReACH: Rural Educational Achievement- Consultant and Trainer- 2014-2017 Presented at the following conferences and schools: • Twin Rivers Supervisory Union 2017 - Facilitated meeting between superintendent and principals of all district schools around equity during a complicated district split • Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union 2016-2017 - Planned and led all in-service days around the topic of “poverty” • Rowland Foundation Annual Conference 2015 - “Why Poverty?” • U32, Montpelier, VT 2014 - “Differentiated Instruction in the classroom” • Vermont Independent Schools Association Autumn Conference, Fairlee, VT 2013 - “Poverty and the Rural Achievement Gap” • Women’s Symposium, Manchester, VT 2012 - “Poverty and Education” • Rowland Foundation Annual Conference 2012 - “Differentiated Instruction” Adjunct Professor, Champlain College- 2005 | ||||||||||
| 5-10 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Families and Communities (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Child and Youth Development (Afterschool) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) Families and Communities (Afterschool) Healthy and Safe Environments (Afterschool) Professionalism and Program Organization (Afterschool) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Special Education Legal and Financial Issues Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||
| My approach to instructing adults is rooted in the belief that learning must be both practical and participatory. I prioritize real-world application, designing instruction that directly connects to learners’ goals, roles, and challenges. Whether through scenario-based activities, hands-on practice, or problem-solving tasks, I aim to ensure that learning is immediately usable and relevant. Equally important is creating a collaborative environment where dialogue is central. I view adult learners as co-creators of knowledge and actively foster peer exchange, group discussion, and reflective dialogue. This not only builds community, but also deepens understanding and empowers learners to bring their lived experiences into the learning process. |
Logistics
| $50 per hour | |
| Bennington County, Orange County, Windham County, Windsor County |