Amy D. Petti, Ed.D
3109 SE Claybourne St, Portland, OR 97202
503.680.1623
amy.petti@gmail.com |
PROFILE |
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27 years experience in public and higher education administration and teaching
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Building and district level administrator in rural, urban and suburban school districts
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Proven building, district and regional instructional leader
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Consistent ability to direct complex projects from concept to full implementation
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Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities
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Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver
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Proven ability to work collaboratively with peers, staff, volunteers, and board of directors
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Proven grant writer
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EDUCATION |
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Doctorate of Education
Portland State University |
2002 |
Dissertation topic: : Teacher learning in context of rising poverty & diversity
Dissertation Title: Comprehensive School Reform Influence on Teacher Practice: Listening in the Classroom: An Examination of Powerful Learning Labs within the Accelerated Schools Project
Area of Concentration: Technology & Media |
Master of Science
Western Oregon University |
1984 |
Major: Elementary Education/Educational Media Endorsement
Minor areas: talented and gifted education, library selection policy
Thesis topic: America’s Love-Hate Relationship with the Gifted |
Bachelor of Science
Western Oregon University
Elementary Education/Reading Endorsement |
1982 |
RESEARCH & GRANT INTERESTS |
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Research interest and professional inquiry: educational policy, administrative & teacher leadership, mentorship, closing the achievement gap for at risk students(equity),literacy, assessment, organizational change, visioning & strategic planning, early childhood education, instructional coaching & laboratory schools |
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Grant Interests: Partnerships with business, higher education and school districts for teaching and learning center, environment & sustainability in education, early childhood & family education centers, technology collaboration and distance learning |
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EMPLOYMENT: HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING |
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Adjunct Professor
Marylhurst University, Graduate School of Education, Course: Reading Essentials for Secondary Learners |
2008-Present |
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Field Supervisor
Portland State University, Portland, OR, Supervision of Educational Administrative Licensure candidates. Supervised administrative and teacher candidates intermittently for PSU since 2002 |
2007-present & intermittently |
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Continuing Education Adjunct Professor
Portland State University, Portland, OR Courses: Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science Balanced Literacy Strategies for K-2 Primary Teachers, Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science Balanced Literacy Strategies for 3-6 Intermediate Teachers |
2005-06 |
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Assistant Professor of Education
George Fox University, Newberg, OR, Graduate School of Education, Courses: Curriculum & Instruction, Language Arts Methods, Children’s Literature, Extensive field supervision and evaluation of preservice teachers |
1993-1994 |
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Continuing Education Adjunct Professor
Portland State University & University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (simultaneous employment for graduate coursework), Educational Policy Foundations & Administrative Studies, Graduate School of Education, Courses: Classroom Management & Powerful Learning, Literacy & Powerful Learning, Students with Special Needs & Powerful Learning, Curriculum & Instruction, Course: Intel Teach to the Future Participant Teacher Training |
1992-2002 |
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Adjunct instructor
Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR: Developed and instructed course for training travel agents and travel agency managers in customer service, reservations, and travel planning |
1981-1982 |
EMPLOYMENT: EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION |
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Associate Professor (tenure track), Educational Leadership & Policy, Portland State
Courses: Initial Administrative Licensure, Ethical Leadership& Decision Making, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, District & School Staff Supervision & Evaluation
Research Agenda: School and District Improvement, Teacher Quality, Instructional Coaching |
2009-Present |
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Director of Instructional ImprovementK-12, Literacy & Federal Programs
North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR |
2005-2008 |
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Principal, Bilquist Elementary (K-6)
North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR |
2003-2005 |
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Principal, Hollyrood Elementary (K-3)
Portland Public Schools, Portland, OR |
2002-2003 |
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Regional Director and Project Coordinator, Accelerated Schools Project
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT |
2000-2002 |
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Co-Director, Accelerated Schools Project NW Satellite Center
Portland State University, Portland, OR |
1998-2000 |
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Assistant Principal, Banks Elementary K-6 & District Media Specialist K-12
Banks School District, Banks, OR |
1996-1998 |
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Elementary Principal Intern, Ladd Acres Elementary (K-6)
Reedville School District, Hillsboro, OR |
1994 |
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Elementary Principal Intern, John Ball Elementary (K-5)
Portland Public Schools, Portland, OR |
1994 |
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Owner/CEO, Little Stars Preschool
Hillsboro, OR |
1989-1991 |
EMPLOYMENT: TEACHING |
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Teacher, Ladd Acres Elementary
Hillsboro, OR full time teacher of sixth graders |
1992-93 & 1994-1996 |
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Teacher, Little Stars Preschool
Hillsboro, OR full time teacher of early intervention pre – k program for three and four year olds |
1989-91 |
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Media Specialist, Minter Bridge Elementary (K-6)
Hillsboro, OR full time media specialist and school enrichment coordinator |
1988-89 |
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Teacher, West Linn School District
West Linn, OR full time teacher of first, second, third and fifth graders |
1984-1988 |
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Teacher, Philomath School District
Philomath, OR full time teacher of first and fourth graders |
1982-84 |
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING |
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National |
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Staff developer for Intel™ Teach to the Future preservice program
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK |
2002 |
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Staff Developer for Differentiated Instruction
Milwaukie Public Accelerated Schools, Milwaukee, WI |
2000 |
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Proposal Reviewer
U.S. Department of Education Regional Educational Laboratories Program, Alexandria, VA |
2000 |
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Site Visit Leader for School Evaluations
State of Missouri, St. Louis, MO |
1999 |
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Staff Developer for School Revitalization
Orchards Elementary, Evergreen School District, Vancouver, WA |
1999 |
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Staff Developer Powerful Learning, Culture of Poverty
Tukwila School District, Tukwila, WA |
1999-2002 |
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State |
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Artist in Residence & Art Staff Developer for Children’s Art Institute (integration of the arts)
13 school districts in Oregon and summer art institutes |
1989-1995 |
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS |
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Chapter:
Chenoweth, T., Petti, A. & Silver, M. (2000). Collaborative leadership roles in school renewal. In S. Mims (Ed.) The Accelerated Schools Project: A Parade of Stars into the Next Millennium. Los Angeles, CA: California State University, pp. 137-146. |
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Articles:
Chenoweth, T.G. & Petti, A. D. (2001). How principals provide constructivist leadership. Proceedings of the Accelerated Schools Project Special Interest Group at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association at Seattle WA., Storrs, CT: National Center for the Accelerated Schools, University of Connecticut, pp. |
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Chenoweth, T.G. & Petti, A.D. (2000). Implementing district-wide comprehensive school reform. Proceedings of the Accelerated Schools Project Special Interest Group at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association at New Orleans, Dayton, OH. University of Dayton, pp. 23-59. |
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Chenoweth, T.G. & Petti, A.D. (1999). Training school leaders to “launch” accelerated schools: A problem based learning approach. Proceedings of the Accelerated Schools Project Special Interest Group at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association at Montreal, Canada, Los Angeles, CA: California State University, pp. 125-158. |
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NON REFEREED PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS |
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Petti, A., Bryner, V., Orth, J., Palmer J. & Relin, D., (2009). Writing to a prompt: a unit of study, North Clackamas School District. Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2008). Instructional coaching for principals, Presentation to K-12 principals, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2008). Lessons from Teacher’s College: creating a community of shared practice. Presentation at North Clackamas School District Literacy Retreat. Sunriver, OR |
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Petti, A. (2008). Strategic plan vision 2020. Presentation to Board of Directors, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2007). Learning to teach reading together, Presentation at North Clackamas School District Literacy Retreat, Portland, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2008). Literacy Coaching Supervision and Evaluation, Presentation at Regional Literacy Coach meeting supported by Striving Reader grant, Hillsboro, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2007). Literacy in grades 7 through 12. Presentation to Board of Directors, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. & Black T. (2006). Effective reading instruction: the 5/10 pillars of effective reading instruction a balanced approach to best practice and scientifically based practice. Presentation for literacy coaches at North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2006). Federal programs & NCLB: Title IA, IX, ID, IIA, IID, III, IV & V. Presentation to Board of Directors, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2006). NCSD Reading alignment, adoption, process & recommendation. Presentation to Board of Directors, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2006, 2007 & 2008). Teaching reading IS rocket science, North Clackamas School District Parent Institute, Milwaukie, OR. |
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Petti, A. (2005). NCSD Continuous improvement plan 2005-07. Presentation to Board of Directors, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, OR |
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Petti, A. (2002). Handbooks for Accelerated Schools: Guidelines for satellite centers in self-evaluating on new American schools industry standards and providing narrative and supporting evidence, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT |
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Petti, A. (2002). Who is coming to school: are they at risk? Presentations on student risk factors and the effects of poverty, race, technology and information on student achievement. Presentation at Accelerated Schools Retreat at Storrs, CT and Kennebunkport, ME |
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Petti, A. & Chenoweth, T. (2000). Accelerated Schools Project Overview. Presentations throughout Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho |
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Petti, A. & Chenoweth, T. (April 27, 2000). Implementing District-Wide Comprehensive School Reform. Presentation at AERA (American Educational Research Association), New Orleans, LA |
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Petti, A. (2000). Powerful learning lab handbook for 8 days of professional development in instructional improvement and organizational change. Portland State University. Portland, OR |
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Petti, A (1999). Transformational Leadership and the School Principal. NW Accelerated Schools Satellite Center Retreat, Skamania, WA |
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Petti, A. (1999). Elementary teacher attitudes toward parent involvement: a causal-comparative research study. Portland State University, Portland, OR |
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RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2006-2009 |
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Professional Learning Communities, Portland, OR |
2009 |
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The Future of Schooling, OPB & Chalkboard, Portland, OR |
2008 |
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Innovation in Education, San Jose, CA |
2008 |
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COSA secondary Leadership Conference, Sunriver, OR |
2008 |
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Instructional Coaching with Jim Knight, Clackamas, OR |
2008 |
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Advanced Writing Institute with Lucy Calkins |
2008 |
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Literacy Leadership Institute, Teacher’s College, New York, NY |
2008 |
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Oregon Department of Education bookmarking the state benchmarks |
2007 |
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Writing Institute, Teacher’s College, New York, NY |
2007 |
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OACE (Federal Programs) annual winter summit |
2007-08 |
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Susan Castillo’s Literacy Leadership Summit, Portland, OR |
2006-07 |
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International Reading Association, Kona, HI |
2006 |
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Reading Leadership Symposium, Santa Fe, NM |
2006 |
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National School Faculty Reform Critical Friends Facilitator Training |
2006 |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE |
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Milwaukie Lyons Club Annual Food Drive |
2006 & 2007 |
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Mentor for Senior Seminar Experience, Rex Putnam High School |
2008 |
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SOLV member and clean up participant |
Since 1982 |
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Volleyball Coach, Banks Junior High and High School |
1998-2000 |
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Artist in residence for Migrant Alternative High School summer program, Hillsboro, OR |
1997 |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS |
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Stand for Children |
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Portland City Club |
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International Reading Association (ORA & IRA) |
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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development |
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Consortium for Oregon School Administrator ( COSA & OACOA) |
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Phi Delta Kappa |
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American Society for Training and Development |
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American Education Research Association |
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GRANTS RECEIVED |
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School Improvement Fund (Oregon Department of Education) $3.6 million each year |
2007-2009 |
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Title IA Improving Basic Programs Grant $2.2 million each year |
2005-2009 |
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Private grant for computer lab and in-kind donations $30K |
2003 |
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Hollyrood Foundation Grant $28K |
2002 |
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Intel Foundation Grant $1.5 million |
2000 |
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RACC Arts Plan Grant $3K |
1998 |
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Intel Foundation Grant $100K |
1997 |
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Oregon Lottery Grant for 21st century schools $500K |
1995 |
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