Workshop Presenters Bios

LIV ARNESEN (Keynote Speaker) see page 13

SARAH BAILEY Sarah Bailey brings over 13 years of dance and movement education experience. Her career has included teaching a variety of dance and movement disciplines to people of all ages and abilities, which in turn, has made her the versatile teacher she is today. Sarah holds certifications in Pilates and GYROTONIC movement systems and is passionate about sharing her love of ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop and creative dance. Currently Sarah teaches Rhythm and Movement at Shanghai Community International School in China where she implements Anne Green Gilbert’s Brain-Dance method and 5-part lesson plan. Sarah has found that Gilbert’s work has renewed her approach to teaching, supports best teaching practices, and most importantly, helps her students to love dancing and learning!

LOuIS BERGONZI Louis is the Daniel J. Perrino Professor in music education, and professor of orchestral conducting at the University of Illinois, where he specializes in conducting and string education and is music director of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Previously, he was on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music for 16 years where he was director of the Rochester-Eastman Urban String Project. He is a past-president of the American String Teachers Association. Active as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor of youth orchestras throughout Asia, North America, and Australia, his books and arrangements for younger orchestras are published by Kjos Publishers. He was co-director of Establishing Identity: LGBT Studies and Music Education I and II (2010/2012), symposia designed to provide energy to the discussion of how LGBT issues operate within music education in terms of research, curriculum, teacher preparation, and the musical lives and careers of LGBT music students and teachers.

DEBRA BERKEY A native of western Pennsylvania, Dr. Berkey completed her undergraduate degree in health, physical education, and recreation at Slippery Rock State College (University) in 1976. She taught health and PE and coached for six years in the Wetzel County Schools (West Virginia). She completed a master of science (motor development-1982) and doctorate in education (curriculum and instruction-1985) at West Virginia University. During the past 27 years, Deb has been employed at Western Michigan University where she was the department chair for 13 years. Currently Berkey is a professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. She was instrumental in the development of the online graduate program at Western Michigan University. Berkey has served as the president of the Midwest District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, President of the National Council of Phi Epsilon Kappa and Midwest Representative to AAHPERD Board of Governors. She has received the MAHPERD, Midwest and AAHPERD Honor Awards and was inducted into the North American Society of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Professionals.

JEAN BLAYDES Jean is an elementary physical educator with 30 years teaching experience, with a bachelor’s degree from SMU and a masters of education in kinesiology from East Texas State University. Jean was the Richardson Independent School District Teacher of the Year in 1992 and Teacher of the Year in 1993 representing 13 states. She has been awarded a Texas Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) Honor Award 1997, TAHPERD Media Award 1998, and PEPI Award. Jean has been a presenter, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator on the subjects of brain theory supporting movement’s link to learning by teaching academic subjects kinesthetically and has presented workshops internationally in nine foreign countries and nationally in all 50 states. She is the author of articles on brain research and movements link to learning in the TAHPERD Journal, American Heart Association, Texas ASCD Leader of Learners, Parenting Magazine, TEPE, Kimbo Educational. SEEN Magazine, and ACHPER Journal.

PETER BOONSHAFT Called one of the most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Peter has been invited to speak or conduct in every state in the nation and around the world. Dr. Boonshaft is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise, as well as his first book for all educators, Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise. He is also co-author of Alfred Music Publishing’s new beginning method book series, Sound Innovations for Band and Sound Innovations for Strings. Honored by the National Association for Music Education and Music For All as the first recipient of the “George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education,” he is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is professor of music, director of bands, and director of the Graduate Conducting Program.

MEGAN CAMPISI Megan is a playwright, performer, and teacher. Based in New York, Megan makes theater with her company, Gold No Trade www. goldnotrade.com. Highlights include: Les Musiciens de Breme (2005); Floating Brothel (2008); The Pinks (2012); and her latest play, The Subtle Body, a historical comedy about the literal and figurative workings of the human heart in 18th century China—to be performed in both New York and Shanghai in 2013. Megan received her B.A. from Yale University in theater and graduate training from L’Ecole Jacques Lecoq in France. She studied commedia dell’arte with Antonio Fava, puppetry with Philippe Genty, and Shakespeare at RADA. Megan guest teaches for the Yale University theater department, the Shanghai Theatre Academy and Lincoln Center Institute. She is a recipient of Brooklyn Arts Council grants, the French Alfa and ADAMI prizes, and the Yale Lustman Award for Artistic Achievement.

THERESA CHAO Theresa is the Chinese Program Principal at International School of Beijing (ISB) in charge of the Chinese Language Program and the China Link Program. A native Chinese with post-college education in the US, she was a Chinese teacher and math teacher for 16 years teaching in the US public schools system before joining ISB in 1998. Mrs. Chao is the co-author of the “My First Chinese Words” and “My First Chinese Readers” published by the Better Chinese Corp. She is also the founder, key sponsor, and lead instructor for both K-12 Annual Chinese Teachers’ Articulation Workshop and Summer Chinese Teachers Academy, which has provided a platform to exchange Chinese teaching and learning as well as to build a strong network amongst Chinese teachers. Since 2005, Mrs. Chao has been invited to many international schools in the region as a consultant and teacher trainer for various Chinese language programs. She has been the Honorary Professor at the College of Chinese Language & Culture of Beijing Normal University since 2009 and invited as the trainer for Hanban Volunteer Chinese teachers.

MICHAEL FuRDYK (Keynote Speaker) see page 29

MARILYN GEORGE Marilyn has been the associate executive director of the Accrediting Commission for Schools, the Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC), since 1987. In addition to her knowledge of international accreditation and ongoing school improvement her areas of expertise are school curriculum/instruction/assessment and professional development.. Prior to joining WASC, she has taught at the K-12 and college levels and has been a professional development specialist, a trainer, a consultant, and a high school district administrator of professional development and state/federal programs. She has given presentations and written articles and other publications in the areas of staff development, mentoring, and accreditation. Her degrees are from Westminster College (B.S.), University of Wisconsin, Madison (M.S.), and University of California Los Angeles, UCLA, (Ed.D.).

THERESA GOETZ Terry is school director for the Creative Dance Center in Seattle, Washington. A faculty member since 2000, Terry first trained with CDC founder Anne Green Gilbert in 1997. Terry has taught in preschools, classrooms, and dance studios since retiring from Pacific Northwest Ballet in 1995. She was a member of Pittsburgh Ballet Theater from 1986-1988. She presents to early learning specialists and at early childhood conferences on the importance of movement in the first years of life. Terry holds workshops nationally and internationally, training dance teachers, educators, and teaching artists in BrainDance and Brain-Compatible Dance Education. She has presented at the National Dance Association and National Dance Education Organization conferences. Terry has taught for the

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JuLIE HARTLEY Julie is a writer, teacher, and director. Her plays for youth have been performed by schools across Canada and on tour in Ireland, Scotland, and England. Hartley was a head of drama at Leicester Grammar School, England, and Havergal College, Toronto. She is a sessional instructor for drama/theatre at George Brown College & University of Waterloo. She is the owner-director of Centauri Summer Arts Camp. CENTAURI SUMMER ARTS CAMP www.centauriartscamp.com julie@centauriartscamp.com 416 766 7124

BRIAN HARTMAN As director of International K-12 Initiatives at the College Board, Brian provides support to U.S.-style and international schools outside the U.S. in the areas of academic programming, leadership, professional development, and strategic planning. Prior to joining the College Board, Mr. Hartman served as the secondary school principal of an international school in Colombia for five years, where he led stakeholders to high performance outcomes in AP, Pre-AP, SAT, and PSAT. Mr. Hartman earned both his bachelor of arts and master of education from the University of Notre Dame.

JOHN JACOBSON In October, 2001 President George Bush named John Jacobson a Point of Light award winner for his “dedication to providing young people involved in the arts opportunities to combine music, charitable giving, and community service.” John is the founder and volunteer president of America Sings! Inc., a nonprofit organization that encourages young performers to use their time and talents for community service. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Wisconsin- Madison and a master’s degree in liberal studies from Georgetown University. He is the author and composer of many musicals and choral works, as well as educational videos and tapes, all published exclusively by Hal Leonard Corporation. John has staged hundreds of huge music festival ensembles in his association with Walt Disney Productions and directed productions featuring thousands of young singers including NBC’s national broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, presidential inaugurations, and more. John stars in children’s musical and exercise videotapes, including the series JJump! A Fitness Program for Children and is the senior contributing writer for John Jacobson’s Music Express, an educational magazine for young children published by Hal Leonard Corporation. Most recently, John has become a YouTube sensation and is known by millions as the “Double Dream Hands Guy”!

CHRISTOPHER KIVER Christopher is director of choral activities at Pennsylvania State University where he directs the Concert Choir and Men’s Glee Club, oversees the graduate choral conducting program and teaches classes in choral conducting and choral literature. He is founder and director of the Orpheus Singers and serves as director of music at the University Baptist and Brethren Church in State College. Kiver is a graduate of the University of London, Florida State University, and the University of Michigan where he received the D.M.A. in choral conducting. Kiver is president of the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), serves as Repertoire and Standards Chair for Men’s Choirs for the Eastern Division of ACDA, and is Choral Content Area Representative for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA). In February 2006, he was a double Grammy Award winner (“Best Choral Performance” and “Best Classical Album”) as a chorus master for the critically acclaimed Naxos recording of William Bolcom’s monumental Songs of Innocence and of Experience.

STEPHEN SHORE Stephen is an assistant professor at the Ammon School of Education at Adelphi University teaching courses in special education and autism. In addition to working with and talking about life on the autism spectrum, Dr. Shore presents and consults internationally on educational and social inclusion as well as on adult issues pertaining to relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his numerous books, articles, and DVDs. Nonverbal and diagnosed at age two and a half with “atypical development and strong autistic tendencies,” recommendations for institutionalization were rejected in favor of parent-based intensive early intervention and support. Dr. Shore serves on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), as vice president of the board of directors for Autism Society - Massachusetts Chapter (ASMA), as past president of The Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE), and advisory board member of Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association (AHA), and other autism related organizations.

CAROLYN TEMERTZOGLOu Carolyn teaches health and physical education in the pre-service teacher education program at the Ontario Institute For Studies in Education at the University of Toronto (OISEUT). At OISEUT, Carolyn’s current research interests include physical education and teacher education, beginning teachers, teacher identity, and teaching/teacher education practices. Her recent MA study offers new and deepened insight into the role of teaching HPE in the development of lifelong healthy, active living for students. Carolyn has been actively involved in writing and reviewing curriculum and curriculum supports for the Ministry of Education and serves on several provincial committees that advocate for quality daily health and physical education programs. She is the co-author of the Exercise Science Workbook/ Lab Manual (Thompson Educational Publishing 2003) and co-author of the Functional Fitness Charts, Game On, Ready

to Play (2012). Carolyn is the recipient of the Ontario Supervision of Physical and Health Education Teacher Advocacy Award for her work in supporting preservice and inservice health and physical education teachers with their practice.

TED TEMERTZOGLOu Ted taught health and physical education for the Toronto District School Board for 20 years and in the Birchmount Exceptional Athlete Program. Presently he works with Thompson Educational Publishing, creating learning resources for health and physical education, K-12. He is the lead author for: Exercise Science: Introduction to Health and Physical Education (university preparation course); Healthy Active Living: Keep Fit, Stay Healthy, Have Fun used in Ontario and New Brunswick; Active for Life: Physical Education in Newfoundland and Labrador; Active Healthy Living: Physical Education in Nova Scotia; My Health: Talking Openly about Health Active Living; Canadian Active Living Fitness Circuit Charts; and Functional Fitness Chart Series. Ted is the Ontario Board representative for Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada and a certified personal trainer with The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologist (CSEP). Ted was the recipient of the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2008. Ted and Carolyn have worked with health and physical education teachers from around the world delivering keynote addresses and conducting workshops in the USA, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

JEFF uTECHT Jeff is an international educational technology consultant and author. He has worked internationally since 2002 in Saudi Arabia, China, and Thailand. Prior to that he worked in the United States. Jeff has consulted for Web 2.0 companies on educational issues as well as cofounded the COETAIL program for international educators. Jeff has been mentioned in several books on Web 2.0 and education. His recent book, Reach, explores using online communities and networks to create professional development opportunities for educators. Jeff regularly shares his thoughts on education and technology on his blog, thethinkingstick.com. To learn more about Jeff visit www.jeffutecht.com.

ALISON YOuKILIS Alison is an adjunct professor at Xavier University, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The first 30 years of her teaching career were spent teaching at Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Ohio. During her tenure as chairman of the art department K-12, Wyoming’s art department received two national awards. The first was a $10,000 grant from The Rockefeller Brothers Fund for Excellence in Art Education. The second was the Presidential Committee on the Arts Recognition Award. Alison also serves as a Reader for the AP Studio Art exams, as well as an evaluator for IB visual art students. Her AP 2D Design Photography syllabus is published in the “Advanced Placement Studio Art Teacher’s Guide” and the AP Professional Development for Studio Art. Pictures of her students’ work can be found in these publications as well. In addition, Alison is a consultant to the College Board where she travels the world helping art teachers establish their AP Studio Art and Pre-AP programs. Her consulting work has taken her throughout the United States and internationally to China, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

ZOE WEIL (Keynote Speaker) see page 41

EARCOS Future Conferences

We are pleased to announce the 44th Leadership Conference 2013 in Shangri-La, Bangkok, Thailand on November 1-3, 2013.

We are pleased to announce the 12th EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2014 at Shangri-La, Bangkok, Thailand on March 27-29, 2014.

Global Issues Network Conferences

HS GIN2013 International School Beijing November 8-10, 2013 MS GIN2014 Jakarta International School February 14-16, 2014