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Ph.D. Curriculum and Instructional Technology, 1987

Iowa State University, Ames, IA
 

M.A. English, 1989

Loras College, Dubuque, IA
 

M.A. General Graduate Studies: Speech, English, Education, (emphasis in Speech), 1985

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

 
B.A. Speech Communication, 1979

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Certifications:

Iowa Secondary Teaching Certificate in English, speech, theater, 1979

Iowa Junior College Teaching Certificate in English, speech, and education, 1986

Iowa Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate, 1986

State Certified Evaluator, 1988

Team Leader, Assertive Discipline Training, 1990-1993

Teaching: Developed and implemented the technology integration plan for the certification programs in the Teaching and Learning Department, Drake University. Member of the design committee for the Education Technology Concentration at the graduate level at Drake University. Developed and taught a wide variety of courses in teacher education: Educational Technology, Educator's Electronic Toolbox, Advanced Technology, Advanced Digital Production and Dissemination, Foundations in Education, Senior Seminar, Human Development and Learning, General Secondary Methods, Contemporary Issues in Education, Management and Instruction Seminar, Models of Effective Teaching, Leadership and Dissemination, Women in Education, Speech and the Classroom Teacher, Human Relations, Issues in Secondary Education, Adolescent Literature, English Methods.

Administration: Coordinated faculty personnel procedures within the department, made recommendations regarding hiring, induction, retention, development, promotion, and tenure, coordinated curriculum and program development within the department, worked with the Asst./Assoc. Deans in matters of Student recruitment, admissions, advisement, certification, and graduation. Prepared tentative course schedules and faculty assignments, submitted an annual budget for the department, approved and directed, in accordance with accepted procedures of the School and University, purchases and expenditures within the budget, coordinated and facilitated departmental research, grant writing, and publication efforts. Coordinated and facilitated departmental public relations efforts and service projects. Designed and implemented the current Student Teaching Program, wrote the handbook and assessment instruments, hired student teacher supervisors, worked with mentor teachers and supervisors to put a coaching model into place.

Research Interests and Activities: Curriculum and technology integration in education, English education, gender issues in education, models and methodology. Author or coauthor of seven funded research grants ranging from $500.00 to $155,000. Reviewer for Journal of Teacher Education and Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. Reviewer for William Glasser films: Teaching in the 21st. Century, New Solutions to New Problems, 1998.
 
 

Professor (1998-present)

Teaching and Learning Department, School of Education, Drake University,

Des Moines, IA
 

Chair (1994-1998)

Teaching and Learning Department, School of Education, Drake University,

Des Moines, IA
 

Associate Professor (1991-1998)

Teaching and Learning Department, School of Education, Drake University,

Des Moines, IA
 

Director of Student Teaching (1991-1994)

Teaching and Learning Department, School of Education, Drake University,

Des Moines, IA

 
Assistant Professor (1989-1991)

Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies Department, School of Education, Drake

University, Des Moines, IA
 
 

Assistant Professor (1987-1989)

Teacher Education Department, Loras College, Dubuque, IA
 
 

Instructor (1985-1987)

Secondary Education, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
 
 

Secondary Teacher (1980-1983)

Nevada High School, Nevada, IA

Courses: English (creative writing and literature), speech, theater. Drama and speech

coach.

Merideth, E.M. (Ed.). (1998). Drake university evaluation report. Des

Moines, IA: Drake University Press.

Merideth, E. M., &Steinbronn, P. (1998). Teaching and Learning Web

Pages[On-line]. Available: http://www.educ.drake.edu/T&L/opening.html.

Merideth, E. M. (1991). Developing leadership and disseminating change.

Des Moines, IA: Drake University Press.

Merideth, E. M., & Williams, H. L. (1997). Competitive proposal

for World Wide Web publication documenting technology integration. North Central

Regional Laboratory, (under development by NCREL for integration in teacher

education web site).

Merideth, E. M., & Williams, H. L. (1997). Educator's electronic toolbox:

Journey to a new level of literacy. Journal of Technology and Teacher

Education, 5(4), 281-292.

Merideth, E. M., & Richards, P. E. (1997). CD repurposing to focus the

multimedia experience for health education. Journal of Educational Multimedia and

Hypermedia, 6(2), 221-230.

Williams, H. L., & Merideth, E. M. (1996). On-line communication patterns

of novice internet users. Computers in the Schools, 12(3), 21-31.

Merideth, E. M., & Williams, H. L. (1996). Internet and learning: Information

highway or bumpy road for K-12 teachers. Selected Conference Proceedings: United

States Distance Learning Association, 1996 (pp. 15-17). Livermore, CA: Applied

Business TeleCommunications. *Juried proceedings.

Merideth, E. M., & Williams, H. L. (1996). Educator's electronic toolbox:

Journey to a new level of literacy. In B. Robin, J. Price, J. Willis, & D. A. Willis

D. A. (Eds.), Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1996 (pp. 590-595).

Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

*Best-paper award

Merideth, E. M., & Richards, P.E. (1996). C D repurposing to focus the

multimedia experience for health education. In B. Robin, J. Price, J. Willis, & D. A.

Willis (Eds.), Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1996 (pp. 553-556).

Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Williams, H. L., & Merideth, E. M. (1995). Internet outposts:

Communication patterns in computer-mediated classrooms. In D. Willis, B. Robins, and

J. Willis (Eds.), Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1995 (pp. 638-642).

Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Merideth, E. M., & Hillman, S. (1994). Expanding creativity: Empowering

writing through synectics. Iowa English Bulletin, 42, 67-74..

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1993). Reflecting with technology: An

interactive computer-laserdisc model of Cooperative Learning. Technology in

Education, 1(1), 1-8.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1993). Making Connections: Integrating

technology with the concept attainment instructional model. In 1993 Annual of the

Society for Technology and Teacher Education, (pp. 434 - 439). Charlottesville,VA:

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1992). Making connections. Des

Moines, IA: LM Computing.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1992). Making connections: Integrating

technology with the concept attainment model. Monograph for ASCE. Charlottesville,

VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1992). Reflecting with technology: An

interactive computer-laserdisc model of Cooperative Learning. In J. Willis (Ed.)

1992 Annual of the Society for Technology and Teacher Education, (pp. 266-270).

Charlottesville,VA: for the Advancement of Computing in Education Association.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1992). IC models: Cooperating and

learning. Des Moines, IA: LM Computing. (Interactive computer/laser disc program).

Merideth, E. M., Devlin-Shear, R., & McMahill, J. (1992). The effective

teaching program: Making research real. STRATE Journal, 1(2), 26-30.

Merideth, E. M. (1990). Stylistic patterns and the evolution and resolution of

power struggles in Harold Pinter's The Homecoming. Language and Style, 23(2), 189-

193.

Merideth, E. M., & McKay, J. (1990). Communicating a "thinking

presence." Journal of Excellence in Teaching, 7(4). 20-22.

Merideth, E. M. (1989). Gender patterns in Henry James's Daisy Miller, The

Portrait of a Lady, and The Bostonians: A stylistic approach to dialogue. In R.

Potter (Ed.) Literary Computing and Literary Criticism. Philadelphia, PA:

Pennsylvania University Press.

Merideth, E. M. (1989). Weeding the garden. Iowa Woman, 37.

Merideth, E. M. (1986-87). Nine teaching monograms authored for the

PRO*FILE computer system, copyrighted by Iowa State University for distribution:

•Designing and implementing evaluation instruments

•Fostering positive work habits in students

•Interpreting data from evaluation instruments

•Knowing current research on effective teaching

•Knowing sources to prevent or alleviate teacher burnout

•Knowing the influences of the community and the nation on school

curriculum

•Planning to achieve goals and objectives

•Providing enrichment activities

•Selecting and generating instructional objectives

Williams, H. L., & Merideth, E. M. (June, 1997). Dynamic blueprint for

technology integration: Evolving structure, construction, and prototypes. Paper

presented at the 1997 Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), Seattle,

WA.

Merideth, E. M. (February, 1997). The teacher as researcher: Exploring the

classroom through applied research. Paper presented at the West DesMoines 1997

Staff Development Mini-Convention, Des Moines, IA.

Merideth, E. M., & Williams, H. L. (October, 1996). Start your search

engines!Authentic activities and the Internet. Paper presented at the WebNet '96 Conference,

San Francsico, CA.

Merideth, E. M. (April, 1996). The power of multimedia for teaching and

learning. Paper presented at the Iowa Business Education Association, Des Moines

Area Community College, Ankeny, IA.

Merideth, E. M., & Williams, H. L. (March, 1996). Internet and learning:

Information highway or bumpy road for K-12 teachers. Paper presented at the

IDLCON teleconference, Washington, DC.

Merideth, E. M., & Williams, H. L. (March, 1996). Educator's electronic

toolbox: Journey to a new level of literacy. Paper presented at the Society for

Information Technology & Teacher Education, Phoenix, AR.

*Award-winning Paper.

Merideth, E. M., & Richards, P.E. (March, 1996). C D repurposing to

focus themultimedia experience for health education. Paper presented at the Society for

Information Technology & Teacher Education, Phoenix, AR.

Williams, H. L., & Merideth, E. M. (1995, March). Internet outposts:

Communication patterns in computer-mediated classrooms. Paper presented

at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, San Antonio,

TX.

Merideth, E. M. (1994, December). Significance of applied research. Paper

presented as General Session Leader, Iowa Association of Research and Evaluation,

Ames, Iowa.

Merideth, E. M., & Bossard, H. (1993, October). Connecting thinking with

technology: HyperCard and concept attainment. Paper presented at the Iowa

Computer Using Educators Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.

Merideth, E. M., & Bossard, H. (1993, October). Creating connections,

learningto think: The effects of the concept attainment model on the acquisition of basic

grammar skills. Paper presented at the Fall Iowa Council of Teachers of English/

Language Arts, Des Moines, Iowa.

Merideth, E. M., Staplin, P., & Brooks, M. (1993, April). TAP: Teachers

aspartners. Paper presented at the National North Central Association of Colleges and

Schools Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

Merideth, E. M., Young, G., & Staplin, P. (1993, March). Teachers as

partnersChanging the ways and means of learning and professional growth for preservice

teachers and their public school partners. Paper presented at the National Association

for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, Washington, D. C.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1993, March). Integrating technology

with the concept attainment instructional model. Paper presented at the National Society

for Technology and Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA.

Merideth, E. M., & Hillman, S. (1992, October). Unlocking creative

writing throughsynectics. Paper presented at the Fall Iowa Council of Teachers of

English/Language Arts, Des Moines, Iowa.

Merideth, E. M., & Young, G. (1992, October). Why are these teachers

experts?Paper presented at the State IC2 Curriculum Conference, Ames, Iowa.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1992, March). Reflecting with

technology: Aninteractive computer-laserdisc model of cooperative learning. Paper presented at

the Third Annual STATE National Conference, Houston, Texas.

Merideth, E. M., & Lotfipour, S. (1992, February). IC Models. Paper

presented at the National AECT Conference, Washington, D. C.

Merideth, E. M., & McMahill, J. (1990, October). Showcasing action research:

Students as educational leaders. Paper presented at the International Society for

Exploring Teaching Alternatives, Indianapolis, IN.

Merideth, E. M. (1988, April). Supervision and coaching before evaluation.

Paper presented at the Dubuque Diocese High School Principals Meeting, Independence, IA.

Merideth, E. M. (1987, October). Communicating and critical thinking:

Naturalpartners in the teaching process. Paper presented at the Midwest Educational

Research Association, Chicago,IL.

Merideth, E. M. (1987, April). Patterns of power: A stylistic analysis of

dialogue in Kate Chopin's The Awakening. Paper presented at the International

Conference on Computers in the Humanities, Columbia, South Carolina.

Merideth, E. M. (1987, April). Conflicting roles: The social implication of

syntax in The Awakening by Kate Chopin. Paper presented at the Midwest Regional

Women Studies Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.

Merideth, E. M. (1986, December). Gender patterns of Henry James's Daisy

Miller, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Bostonians: A stylistic approach to dialogue.

Paper presented at the National MLA Conference, New York.

Merideth, E. M. (1986, October). Searching out socialization: Computer

analysis and the English curriculum. Paper presented at the IC2 Curriculum Conference,

Ames, Iowa.
 
 

Films

Literature and Moral Development, a 90-minute video tape for Keystone

Area Education Agency, 1988-89.

Dissemination Strategy, a 25-minute video tape for introducing

EDUC 219, Drake University, 1990.
 
 

Workshops

Merideth, E. M. (1998, November). Using Technology to Enhance the

Classroom, presented at Drake University.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1996, August). The Creative Voice, presented at Iowa

HighSchool Speech Association Convention.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1996, February). Gender Equity Workshop, presented at

Des Moines Area Community College.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1992, August). Coaching and communication, presented at

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1992, July). Integrating Cooperative learning and

technology, presented for the Ankeny School District, Ankeny, Iowa.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1990, March). Gender and language, presented for Drake

University, Des Moines, Iowa.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1990, March). Developing values with literature, presented

for the Dubuque Metropolitan Catholic School System, Dubuque, Iowa.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1989, January). Literature and moral development,

presented for the Mason City Catholic School District, Mason City, Iowa.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1988, July). Literature and social development, presented

for the TISIT Summer Institute, Dubuque, Iowa.
 

Merideth, E. M. (1988, June). Curriculum and computer applications,

presented for the TISIT Summer Institute, Dubuque, Iowa.

Committee Leadership

Drake University, 1989-90.

Co-Chair of Annual Language Arts Conference, Drake University, 1990-91.

Chair, Admissions Committee for Student Teaching, 1990-95.

All-college Steering Committee for Women's Studies, Drake University,

1990-99.

Chair, Women's Studies Director Search, Drake University, 1992.

Chair, Chapter IX (Evaluation) of the Drake School of Education Accredidation

Report, 1992.

State Representative for North Central Association , 1992-95

Assessment and Evaluation Committee, Drake School of Education, 1993-96.

Chair, The Committee for Women's Studies Program Director Assessment, 1994.

Chair, Search Committee for Early Childhood/Literacy Position, 1995.

All-university Committee on Assessment, Drake University, 1995-97.

Chair, Search Committee for Middle School/Research Position, 1996.

Drake School of Education representative, AACTE, 1996-1999.

Chair, Search Committee for Research Position, 1997.
 
 

AACTE

AAUW

Phi Kappa Phi

Phi Delta Kappa

MLA

Iowa High School Speech Association

Iowa Council of English Teachers

ASCD

ASCE
 
 

Coordinated Department of Education Accreditation Review for 1992-1997

Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Award, Drake University, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997

Nominated for Mentor of the Year Award, Drake University, 1994 , 1995, 1996, 1997

Other Honors

Top Ranking Scholar, Department of Speech, 1979.

Top Ranking Scholar, College of S & H, 1979.

Senior Scholastic Award, ISU, June, 1979.

Elected member of Phi Kappa Phi

All-State Speech Coach

Excellence in Research Award, ISU, 1984.

Graduated Ph.D in Education, Magna Cum Laude from ISU, 1987.

Graduated M.A. in English, Magna Cum Laude from Loras, 1989.

School of Education nominee for Outstanding Teaching Award, 1991.

All State Critic Judge, Reader's Theater, 1993, 1994, 1997.
 
 

Dean Jamie Ferrare

Drake University School of Education

3206 University Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50311

(515) 271-3726
 
 

Professor Hilda Williams

Drake University School of Education

3206 University Avenue

3206 University Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50311

(515) 271-2919
 
 

Professor Donald V. Adams

Executive Assistant to the President

211 Old Main

Drake University, 2506 University Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50311

(515) 271-2191

 

Dr. Phyllis Staplin

Curriculum Director

West Des Moines Comm. School Dist.

Learning Resource Center

3550 George M. Mills Civic Pkwy.

West Des Moines, Iowa 50265

(515) 226-2720
 

Sharon Malherio, J. D.

2500 Financial Center

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 288-2500

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