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Aaron J. Sickel, Ph.D.
Professional Website
https://ajsickel.weebly.com/
Professional Address
University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa
Institute for Teacher Education-Elementary
236b Wist Hall
Honolulu, HI, 96822
sickel@hawaii.edu
(808) 778-2482
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 2012 Curriculum and Instruction. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, U.S.
M.S.Ed. 2008 Teaching; Science. Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, U.S.
B.S.Ed. 2004 Science Education. Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, U.S.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructor – STEM Education (2019 - Present)
Institute for Teacher Education-Elementary, University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa.
Develop and teach courses in elementary mathematics, science, integrated STEM, and
field supervision; Advisor and Coordinator for a cohort of teacher candidates in the
Exceptional Students and Elementary Education Program (ESEE) – a dual-licensure
program in elementary and special education.
Educational Specialist in STEM and Instructional Practices (2017-2019)
Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design, Hawai‘i State Department of Education.
Developed, directed, and implemented the vision for integrated STEM education and
instructional practices for all Hawai‘i public schools, provided instructional guidance on
interdisciplinary STEM teaching and learning, and collaborated with schools to conduct
professional development for K-12 teachers.
Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor in U.S.) – Science/STEM Education (2014-2017)
School of Education, Western Sydney University.
Developed and coordinated large-enrollment courses in secondary curriculum, primary
and secondary STEM education, and educational research; facilitated professional
development for in-service teachers; mentored graduate students; coordinated school-
based partnerships; served on school- and university-level committees; and conducted
research on teacher development.
1Assistant Professor, Teacher Education (2012-2014)
Department of Teacher Education, Ohio University.
Developed clinical models of teacher education; taught courses in general curriculum and
instruction, science education and STEM education; collaborated with colleagues on
initiatives to improve teacher preparation program designs, facilitated professional
development for in-service teachers, and researched teacher development.
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant (2008-2012)
Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, University of Missouri.
Research Assistant: ReSMAR2T Project (Researching the Science and Mathematics
Academy for the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers). Participated as a researcher in
this project funded by the National Science Foundation (U.S.), which investigated the
development of beginning secondary mathematics and science teachers’ pedagogical
content knowledge during an alternative certification program and induction.
Teaching Assistant: Supervised undergraduate pre-service teacher interns (practicum),
and co-taught Inquiry into Learning II (TDP 4020) to K-12 pre-service teachers.
Upward Bound Teacher (2006-2010)
Upward Bound Math and Science Program, Northwest Missouri State University.
Taught STEM courses to secondary students in a summer program.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (2007-2008)
Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University.
Taught General Biology Laboratory (BIO 103)
Secondary Teacher (2005 – 2007)
Smithville School District, Smithville, MO.
Taught Physical Science (9th grade), Biology (10th grade), Earth Science (9th-11th grade),
and Physics (11th-12th grade).
Secondary Teacher (Spring Semester 2005, Semester Contract)
Putnam County School District, Unionville, MO.
Taught Biology (10th grade), Advanced Biology (11th grade), AP Biology (12th grade),
Chemistry I (11th-12th grade), and Chemistry II (12th grade).
POST-SECONDARY AND UNIVERSITY TEACHING
University of Hawai‘i- Mānoa (2019 – Present)
Elementary Mathematics I (ITE 324) [Including Online and Hybrid Sections]
Pre-service early childhood (grades PreK-3) and elementary teachers (grades K-6)
Elementary Mathematics II (ITE 325) [Including Online and In-Person Sections]
Pre-service early childhood (grades PreK-3) and elementary teachers (grades K-6)
Planning and Instruction: Math (ESEE 332)
Pre-service elementary teachers (grades K-6) enrolled in dual certification for elementary
education and special education licenses
2Planning and Instruction: STEM (ESEE 333) [Online]
Pre-service elementary teachers (grades K-6) enrolled in dual certification for elementary
education and special education licenses
Elementary Science (ITE 323) [Including Online and Hybrid]
Pre-service elementary teachers (grades K-6)
Field Experience Prior to Student Teaching (ITE 317, ESEE 352, ESEE 353)
Pre-service elementary teachers enrolled in general education tracks and dual certification
for elementary and special education licenses (grades K-6)
Field Experience, Student Teaching (ITE 390)
Pre-service elementary teachers (grades K-6)
Field Experience, Student Teaching Seminar (ITE 391, ESEE 355)
Pre-service elementary teachers enrolled in general education tracks and dual certification
for elementary and special education licenses (grades K-6)
Hawai‘i State Department of Education (2017 – 2019)
The following professional development courses were delivered over one semester and led to
teachers earning professional development credits for licensure reclassification.
Using the 5E Instructional Model to Teach Integrated STEM [Online]
In-service teachers (grades K-8).
Applied Design Thinking in the Classroom
In-service teachers (grades K-12).
Western Sydney University (2014 – 2017)
I taught the following courses:
Researching Teaching and Learning I (102096)
Secondary pre-service teachers (grades 7-12) of all subject areas in a master’s program
for initial licensure.
Researching Teaching and Learning II (102097) [Flipped Class with Online Modules]
Secondary pre-service teachers (grades 7-12) of all subject areas in a master’s program
for initial licensure.
Secondary Curriculum I – Science (102087)
Pre-service teachers (grades 7-12) in a master’s program for initial licensure
Secondary Curriculum II – Science (102090) [Flipped Class with Online Modules]
Pre-service teachers (grades 7-12) in a master’s program for initial licensure.
Science for Contemporary Learners – Primary (102485) [Online Course]
Elementary in-service teachers (grades K-6) in an online graduate certificate course I
developed and coordinated.
Addressing Diversity in Science Teaching and Learning (102486) [Online Course]
Elementary in-service teachers (grades K-6) in an online graduate certificate course I
developed and coordinated.
Professional Practice 2 (102094)
Pre-service teachers of all subject areas in a master’s program for initial licensure.
3I helped write the initial learning standards and course descriptions to launch the following
courses:
STEM Foundations – Primary/Middle (102508) [Online Course]
In-service teachers (grades K-6) in an online master’s degree program.
STEM Pedagogies in Practice – Secondary (102511)
In-service teachers (grades 7-12) in a master’s degree program.
Ohio University (2012-2014)
Teaching Science in Early Childhood P-3 (EDEC 3400)
Pre-service early childhood teachers (PreK to grade 3).
Teaching Science to 4th and 5th Grade (EDEL 5480) [Online Course]
In-service elementary and middle school teachers (grades 4-8).
Secondary School Managing and Monitoring of Learning (EDSE 3510)
Secondary pre-service teachers (grades 9-12) of all subject areas.
STEM Practices (EDSE 3510 for STEM Majors)
Pre-service secondary science and mathematics teachers (grades 9-12).
Secondary School Science Methods (EDSE 4400 / EDTE 6931)
Pre-service secondary science teachers (grades 9-12).
University of Missouri (2008-2012)
Inquiry into Learning II (TDP 4020)
Pre-service elementary and secondary teachers (grades K-12)
Teaching Science in the Middle/Secondary School I (LTC 4630)
Pre-service middle and secondary pre-service teachers (grades 5-12).
Teaching, Learning, and Research in Secondary Science II (LTC 8718)
Pre-service secondary science teachers (grades 9-12) in a master’s program.
SCHOLARLY WORK
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Abraham, J., Ferfolja, T., Sickel, A. J., Power, A., Curry, C., Fraser, D., & Mackay, K. (2021).
Development and validation of a scale to explore pre-service teachers’ sense of
preparedness, engagement and self-efficacy in classroom teaching. Australian Journal of
Teacher Education, 46(1), 1-23.
Sickel, A. J., & Friedrichsen, P. J. (2018). Using multiple lenses to examine the development of
beginning biology teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge for teaching natural selection
simulations. Research in Science Education 48(1), 29-70.
Sickel, A. J., & Friedrichsen, P. J. (2015). Beliefs, practical knowledge, and context: A
longitudinal study of a beginning biology teacher’s 5E unit. School Science and
Mathematics, 115(2), 75-87.
4Stigall, A. L., Dani, D. E., Helfrich, S. A, & Sickel, A. J. (2015). Oceans of Ohio: Using
observations of fossils to reconstruct ancient environments. Science Scope, 39(2), 10-16.
West, A. B., Sickel, A. J., & Cribbs, J. (2015). The science of solubility: Using reverse
engineering to brew a perfect cup of coffee. Science Activities, 52(3), 65-73.
Romine, W. L., Barnett, E., Friedrichsen, P. J., & Sickel, A. J. (2014). Development and
evaluation of a model for secondary evolution educators’ professional development
needs. Evolution: Education & Outreach, 7(27).
Presley, M., Sickel, A. J., Muslu, N., Merle-Johnson, D., Witzig, S., Izci, K., & Sadler, T.
(2013). A framework for socio-scientific issues based education. Science Educator,
22(1), 26-32.
Sickel, A. J., & Friedrichsen P. J. (2013). Examining the evolution education literature with a
focus on teachers: Major findings, goals for teacher preparation, and directions for future
research. Evolution: Education and Outreach, 6(1:23), 1-15.
Sickel, A. J., Witzig, S. B., Vanmali, B. H., & Abell, S. K. (2013). The nature of discourse
throughout 5E lessons in a large enrolment college biology course. Research in Science
Education, 43(2), 637-665.
Sickel, A. J., & Friedrichsen, P. J. (2012). Using the FAR guide to teach simulations: An
example with natural selection. The American Biology Teacher, 74(1), 47-51.
Sickel, A. J., & Hanuscin, D. L. (2010). A new chapter: How NSTA student chapters can
support pre-service teachers and prepare them for the challenges ahead. Science &
Children, 48(2), 71-75.
*Sickel, A. J., Lee, M. H., & Pareja, E. M. (2010). Sound science: An approach to teaching
content, inquiry skills, and the nature of science. Science & Children, 48(1), 59-63.
*Selected by Science & Children editor to be reprinted as a book chapter (see book
chapter section below)
Peer-Reviewed Edited Book
Sickel, A. J., & Witzig, S. B. (Editors). (2017). Designing and teaching the secondary science
methods course: An international perspective. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Sense
Publishers (Brill).
Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters
Sickel, A. J. (chapter contract signed; completed draft submitted for minor revisions; to be
published in 2022). Fostering integrated STEM and entrepreneurial mindsets through
design thinking. In S. Kaya & E. Peters-Burton (Eds.), Enhancing Entrepreneurial
Mindsets through STEM Education. New York: Springer.
Carlson, J., Daehler, K. R., Alonzo, A., Barendsen, E., Berry, A., Borowski, A., Carpendale, J.,
Chan, K. K., Cooper, R., Friedrichsen, P., Gess-Newsome, J., Henze–Rietveld, I., Hume,
A., Kirschner, S., Liepertz, S., Loughran, J., Mavhunga, E., Neumann, K., Nilsson, P.,
Park, S., Rollnick, M., Sickel, A. J., Suh, J., Schneider, R., Van Driel, J., & Wilson, J. C.
(2019). The refined consensus model of pedagogical content knowledge in science
education. In: A. Hume, R. Cooper & A. Borowski (Eds.), Repositioning pedagogical
content knowledge in teachers’ knowledge for teaching science. New York, NY:
Springer.
5Sickel, A. J. (2017). The 5E model as a framework for facilitating multiple teacher education
outcomes: A secondary science methods course in Australia. In: A. J. Sickel & S. B.
Witzig (Eds.), Designing and teaching the secondary science methods course: An
international perspective. (pp. 11-31). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Sickel, A. J., & Witzig, S. B. (2017). Science methods courses across contexts: Implications for
research and practice. In: A. J. Sickel & S. B. Witzig (Eds.), Designing and teaching the
secondary science methods course: An international perspective. (pp. 225-250).
Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Witzig, S. B., & Sickel, A. J. (2017). Setting the landscape: Focusing on the methods course in
secondary science teacher education. In: A. J. Sickel & S. B. Witzig (Eds.), Designing
and teaching the secondary science methods course: An international perspective. (pp. 1-
8). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Sickel, A. J., Banilower, E., Carlson, J., & van Driel, J. (2015). Examining PCK research in the
context of current policy initiatives. In: A. Berry, P. Friedrichsen, & J. Loughran
(Eds.), Re-examining pedagogical content knowledge in science education. (pp. 199-
213). Routledge: New York.
*Sickel, A. J., Lee, M. H., & Pareja, E. M. (2012). Sound science: An approach to teaching
content, inquiry skills, and the nature of science. In: L. Fronschauer (Ed.), A Year of
Inquiry: A Collection for Elementary Educators. (pp. 10-15). Arlington, VA: NSTA
Press.
*re-printed from published article in Science & Children (see article section above)
Peer-Reviewed Research Conference Proceedings
Sickel, A. J. (2020, October). Developing knowledge for teaching elementary mathematics
methods in an online environment. Paper published in the proceedings of the Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference, Online.
Peer-Reviewed Research Conference Presentations
Sickel, A. J. (accepted - 2021, September). Building the plane as I fly: A process evaluation of a
higher education professional development program that prepared science faculty to
teach online. Poster to be presented at the Hawai‘i-Pacific Evaluation Association
Conference. Online.
Locke, T., Muccio, L., Au, C., & Sickel, A. J. (2020, February). Reflections on play as process
and pedagogy. Session presented at the 2020 Hawaiian Educational Research Association
Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Sickel, A. J. (2017, April). Curriculum and pedagogy for science teacher education: A
multinational synthesis. Session presented at the 2017 International Conference on
Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Sickel, A. J. (2016, April). Development and evaluation of a university class that prepares
teachers to design and teach interdisciplinary STEM lessons. Session presented at the
2016 Asian Conference on Education and International Development, Kobe, Japan.
Connor, J., Hallman-Thrasher, A., & Sickel, A. J. (2014, November). The transition from STEM
expert to teacher: A longitudinal study. Paper presented at the 2014 School Science and
Mathematics Association annual conference, Jacksonville, Florida.
6Henning, J. E., Sickel, A. J., Maxwell, L., Taylor, J., Lemanski, L., Yahn, J., & Emmert, T.
(2014, March). Designing the clinical seminar: promoting reflection and research in
practice-centered teacher education. Paper presented at the 2014 American Association
of Colleges for Teacher Education annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Sickel, A. J., & Henning, J. E. (2014, March). Rethinking curriculum: The design and
implementation of curricular frameworks for a clinically based teacher preparation
program. Paper presented at the 2014 American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Sickel, A. J., & Friedrichsen, P. J. (2013, April). The development of beginning biology
teachers’ PCK for teaching natural selection. Paper presented at the 2013 National
Association for Research in Science Teaching International Conference, Rio Grande,
Puerto Rico.
Sickel, A. J., & Friedrichsen, P. J. (2013, January). Reviewing the evolution education literature
with a focus on teachers: What goals for teacher preparation? Paper presented at the
2013 Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Charleston,
SC.
Sickel, A. J., West, A. B., Friedrichsen, P. J., & Volkmann, M. J. (2012, January). Development
of science teacher knowledge during an alternative certification program: Findings
across multiple studies. Poster presented at the 2012 Association for Science Teacher
Education International Conference, Clearwater, FL.
Sickel, A. J., & Friedrichsen, P. J. (2011, April). A beginning biology teacher’s 3-year journey
in learning to teach natural selection through inquiry. Paper presented at the 2011
National Association for Research in Science Teaching International Conference,
Orlando, FL.
Worsham, H. M., & Sickel, A. J. (2011, April). The nature of community in an online
community: A content analysis of the communications of science teachers via the NSTA
list servers. Paper presented at the 2011 National Association for Research in Science
Teaching International Conference, Orlando, FL.
Lee, M. H., & Sickel, A. J. (2010, March). Undergraduate science assessment in context: A case
study of a biology professor’s classroom assessment environment and student assessment
experiences. Paper presented at the 2010 National Association for Research in Science
Teaching International Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Sickel, A. J., Vanmali, B. H., Witzig, S. B., & Abell, S. K. (2010, March). The nature of
discourse throughout 5E lessons in a large enrollment college biology course. Paper
presented at the 2010 National Association for Research in Science Teaching
International Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Sickel, A. J., & Hanuscin, D. (2010, January). Bridging the gap between preservice teacher
education and induction: NSTA student chapters as a transitional support. Paper
presented at the 2010 Association for Science Teacher Education International
Conference, Sacramento, CA.
Peer-Reviewed Practitioner Conference Presentations
Sickel, A. J. (2021, August). Practical, flexible, and fun: Engaging in action research to
improve teaching and learning. Session presented for the 2020 Kapi‘olani Community
College Summer Camp. Online.
7Kaupp, L., Schatz, P., & Sickel, A. J. (2021, August). Literacy skills for science in K–12 and
higher Education. Session presented for the 2020 Kapi‘olani Community College
Summer Camp. Online.
Sickel, A. J., & George, S. A. (2021, April). Designing a STEM pedagogy course for distance
learning: Triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned. Session presented at the
Technology, Colleges and Community Annual Conference. Honolulu, HI.
Fukuda, R., & Sickel, A. J. (2019, July). Using inquiry-based instruction in social studies and
STEM. Session presented at the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s State-wide Special
Education Conference. Honolulu, HI.
Sickel, A. J., Tanaka, B., Ishihara, F., & Nakakura, J. (2019, April). Demystifying computer
science integration: Practical strategies for the classroom. Session presented at the
annual Maui Economic Development Board Hawai‘i STEM Conference. Honolulu, HI.
Sickel, A. J., (2018, September). Design thinking in STEAM endeavors: Practical approaches to
design thinking in the classroom. Session presented at the annual Pacific Basin STEAM
Teaching Conference sponsored by the Caper Center for Astronomy & Physics Education
Research, Kona, HI.
Sickel, A. J., (2018, September). Don't run out of STEAM! Making integration approachable.
Session presented at the annual Pacific Basin STEAM Teaching Conference sponsored
by the Caper Center for Astronomy & Physics Education Research, Kona, HI.
Sickel, A. J., Tanaka, B., Ishihara, F., & Nakakura, J. (2018, April). Using SpherosTM to teach
integrated STEM lessons. Session presented at the annual Maui Economic Development
Board Hawai‘i STEM Conference. Honolulu, HI.
West, A. B., & Sickel, A. J. (2014, April). The science of solubility: Using reverse engineering
to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Session presented at the annual conference of the
National Science Teachers Association, Boston, MA.
Stigall, A. L., Bauer, J. E., Brame, H. R., Dani, D. E., Helfrich, S. R., & Sickel, A. J. (2014,
April). Oceans of Ohio: Opportunities for engaging k-16 students via local geology.
Poster presented at the Southeastern Section of the Geological Society of
America annual conference, Blacksburg, VA.
Henning, J. E., Middleton, R., Doppen, F., Beam, P., & Sickel, A. J. (2013, October). Defining,
designing, and implementing clinically based teacher education: Beyond co-training.
Session presented at the Autumn conference of the Ohio Conference for Teacher
Education Organizations, Dublin, OH.
Hanuscin, D. L., Sickel, A. J., Winkler, K., & Freeman, N. (2010, March). Extreme makeover:
Science edition. Session presented at the 2010 National Science Teachers Association
National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Sickel, A. J., & Lee, M. H. (2010, March). Sound science: Learning about sound and the nature
of science through inquiry. Session presented at the 2010 National Science Teachers
Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Vanmali, B. H., Sickel, A. J., Witzig, S. B., & Abell, S. K. (2010, March). Engaging your
students: Designing lesson plans using the 5E instructional model. Session presented at
the 2010 National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Witzig, S. B., Sickel, A. J., & Vanmali, B. H. (2010, March). Getting your students to talk:
Discussion-based activities for large enrollment courses. Session presented at the 2010
National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
8Sickel, A. J. (2009, October). Exploring contemporary issues in population genetics with
formative assessment. Session presented at the 2009 National Science Teachers
Association Midwest Regional Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Hanuscin, D., Sickel, A. J., Lonsway, K., Lonergan, K., Weber, M. K., Roe, J., Johnson, J.,
Strackeljahn, A., & Murphy, K. (2009, March). De-cookbooking science activities: A
recipe for success. Session presented at the 2009 National Science Teachers Association
National Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Invited Publications
Sickel, A. J. (2014). Book Review of “Trying biology: The scopes trial, textbooks, and the
antievolution movement in American schools” (Shapiro, 2013). Science Education,
98(4), 738-740.
Invited Presentations
Sickel, A. J. (2020). Planning for active learning in online synchronous class meetings.
Presentation for the 2020 Kapi‘olani Community College Summer Camp. (Highest
attended session with 84 participants)
Sickel, A. J. (2018). Integrated STEM and the role of the teacher. Keynote Presentation for the
Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s awards banquet recognizing teachers
nominated for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science
Teaching.
GRANTS AND CONSULTANCY
Sickel, A. J. (PI), George, S. (Co-PI), & Fulton, L (Co-PI). (2021-2022). A STEM Lab for
Teaching and Learning: Modernizing Elementary Teacher Preparation for the Future of
Hawai‘i’s Students. Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations STEM
Grant. Funded: $42,454.
Sickel Educational Designs, LLC (Sickel, A. J.). (2020). Designing for Active Learning in
Online STEM Courses. Contract with Colorado State University. Funded.
For this consultancy project, I designed and delivered a five-week, immersive online
professional development program for university STEM faculty at Colorado State
University (U.S.). The program was developed to support university faculty with the
transition to teaching online during the Coronavirus Pandemic. I developed weekly
asynchronous modules in their university’s learning management system along with
synchronous workshops using zoom.
Tan, L. (Co-PI), & Sickel, A. J. (Co-PI). (2016-2017). Advancing STEM Innovations through
Formative Assessment and Design Experiments. Western Sydney University School of
Education Research Grant. Funded: $10,000.
This study was designed to investigate how STEM teachers in one local high school
translated the national STEM initiatives into effective educational practice. Specifically,
it aimed to: (1) provide a strong evidence base of the collaborating teachers’ existing
9teaching practices; (2) assess students’ achievement in meeting the learning outcomes in
the School’s STEM education; (3) propose improvements to the School’s STEM
education through at least two cycles of formative assessment and design experiments;
and (4) establish effective partnerships between the University and School for future
collaboration that seeks to inform school practices in STEM education.
Dani, D. E. (PI), Sickel, A. J. (Co-PI), Helfrich, S. R. (Co-PI), & Stigall, A. (Co-PI). (2013-
2015). Scaffolding Inquiry through Literacy and Assessment Strategies (SILAS). Improving
Teacher Quality Grant, Ohio Board of Regents. Funded: $86,991.
The purpose of this grant was to develop a program that provides professional
development to middle school teachers in southeast Ohio, with the goal of improving
teachers' abilities to use formative assessment and literacy strategies to teach science
through inquiry.
Sickel, A. J. (PI), & Dani, D. E. (Co-PI). (2012-2013). Designing and Implementing 5E
Learning Cycles. Patton College of Education Mini-Grants for Academic Engagement and
Outreach, Ohio University. Funded: $1500.
The purpose of this grant was to engage with local elementary teachers at a partnership
school with Ohio University to develop and implement units of instruction designed
according to the 5E instructional model.
SELECTED LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa (2019 – Present)
Developmental Field Curriculum
Co-developed a developmental field curriculum based on the Charlotte Danielson
Framework for field experiences in the elementary education programs.
STEAM+Literacy Learning Lab Coordinator
Co-developed an online learning lab to support pre-service teachers’ field experience
during the Fall 2020 semester. I coached pre-service teachers to develop integrated
STEAM lessons to teach elementary students.
Faculty Online Teaching Collaborative
Developed a series of professional development workshops in the Institute for Teacher
Education to support faculty with online teaching during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Hawai‘i State Department of Education (2017 – 2019)
Representative, National Meeting of the Mathematics State Collaborative on Assessment
and Student Standards, Council of Chief State School Officers
Hawai‘i State Department of Education.
Selected to attend regular national meetings of state-level supervisors and coordinators
from various departments of education to develop strategies and initiatives to improve
mathematics education in schools.
10Coordinator, STEM Work Group
Hawai‘i State Department of Education.
Facilitated a group of 25 administrators and teachers across the state department of
education on STEM education initiatives, resource development, and professional
development projects to be shared across the state.
Computer Science Initiative
Hawai‘i State Department of Education.
Collaborated with computer science specialists and stakeholders to develop professional
development and curriculum support for K-12 teachers in accordance with the state’s
newly adopted computer science learning standards.
Project Lead, Design Thinking Initiative
Hawai‘i State Department of Education.
Led the state department with an initiative to increase opportunities for students to
engage in design thinking experiences. I collaborated with local industries and schools to
develop resources and guidance for infusing design thinking into the curriculum across
grade levels and subjects.
Western Sydney University (2014 – 2017)
Planning Committee Member, STEM Master’s Degree
School of Education, Western Sydney University.
Worked with teacher educators, local schools, and an advisory board to develop a
master’s degree course in STEM education for in-service teachers.
Coordinator, Graduate Certificate in Primary Science
School of Education, Western Sydney University.
Developed the course proposal and budget plan for this graduate certificate program,
which was approved by the university curriculum committee and launched in 2017. The
program was designed for in-service primary teachers who want to improve their
expertise and knowledge of teaching science and technology in primary grades (K-6).
Member, L∑ARN – Learning Sciences and Affect Research Network
School of Education, Western Sydney University.
Invited to participate in this network established by education researchers within the
learning sciences at Western Sydney University. The network sponsored research
education sessions for graduate students and teachers, and collaborated on research
projects from interdisciplinary perspectives.
Coordinator, Researching Teaching and Learning Units, Masters Program
School of Education, Western Sydney University.
I coordinated the curriculum and staffing for two units focused on educational research -
Researching Teaching and Learning 1 and Researching Teaching and Learning 2. I
developed the curriculum for flipped classes, facilitated learning as students worked
11through online modules, and worked with other full-time and casual faculty to teach the
tutorial sessions.
Academic Coordinator, Professional Experience
School of Education, Western Sydney University.
Prepared over 150 pre-service teachers of all subject areas for teaching in local schools
and oversaw the placement process for their field experiences. In addition, I liaised with a
range of stakeholders including university advisors, principals, and supervising teachers
to support pre-service teachers’ success and mediate challenging field placement
situations.
Ohio University (2012-2014)
Coordinator, Senior Clinical Experience Program
Patton College of Education. Ohio University.
Worked with the Associate Dean for Academic Engagement and Outreach to develop a
program for pre-service teachers to participate in an intensive year-long field experience.
I helped develop the curricula and assignments for the unit seminars.
Coordinator, Secondary Education Program
Department of Teacher Education, Ohio University.
Coordinated the department’s secondary education initiatives for one semester.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Extended Programs
Design Thinking (2017-2019)
Collaborated with industry partners) to offer professional development workshops on
design thinking to K-12 teachers across Hawai‘i.
Interdisciplinary Teaching (2017-2018)
Worked with a humanities education colleague to design and facilitate a semester-long
professional development experience for K-12 teachers focused on developing
interdisciplinary project-based units across the Hawai‘i State Department of Education.
This experience included face-to-face and asynchronous sessions with follow-up support.
Action Research (2017-2018)
Developed and facilitated learning sessions for K-12 teachers across Hawai‘i with a focus
on using action research to improve instructional practices. Teachers learned about the
essential elements of action research phases and developed plans to use their own data
collection methods to inform future practice.
Geographic Information Systems (2017-2018)
Collaborated with the Environmental Systems Research Institute and the Director of the
California Geographic Alliance to offer interdisciplinary professional development
12workshops focused on utilizing online map-making tools and geographic inquiries to
solve real-world problems. This experience was aimed for middle and secondary
teachers of social studies and STEM.
Team Member, Lachlan-Macquarie Science and Mathematics Network (2014 – 2017)
Lachlan-Macquarie Region, New South Wales.
Served on the coordinating team of the Lachlan-Macquarie Science and Mathematics
Teachers Network, a professional group of science and mathematics teachers in western
Sydney that develops initiatives for science and mathematics professional development.
One-Day Sessions
Best practices for teaching integrated STEM lessons (Sickel)
• Radford Complex Area Waiver Day (October, 2017)
• Kekaulike Complex Area Waiver Day (September, 2017)
Teaching inquiry through the 5E instructional model (Sickel)
• Nanakuli-Waianae Differentiated Learning Team Meeting (October, 2017)
Designing integrated STEM lessons (Sickel)
• Education Knowledge Network, Western Sydney University (February, 2017)
• Education Knowledge Network, Western Sydney University (November, 2016)
Using place-based teaching strategies to promote learning (Dani and Sickel)
• Young Children and the Natural World Symposium of the Ohio Voices for Learning
Forum, Athens, OH (September, 2012)
Strategies and Successes: What beginning mathematics and science teachers should know
about the first three years (Sickel)
• Choose Appalachian Teaching Mathematics and Science Education Symposium, Ohio
University (September, 2012)
HONORS AND AWARDS
High Teaching Evaluations (2012-Present)
University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa, Western Sydney University, and Ohio University:
Received teaching evaluations above the university mean in all semesters.
Assessment Leadership Institute Participant (2021)
University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa
Selected to represent the College of Education to develop knowledge for program
assessment.
Local Service Award (2016)
School of Education, Western Sydney University.
13Received this award as a member of L∑ARN (Learning Sciences and Affect Research
Network) for providing research education services to the school of education.
Invited Participant, International Pedagogical Content Knowledge Summit (2016)
Sponsored by Lorentz Center, Leiden University, The Netherlands.
Invited to participate in an international summit for researchers studying pedagogical
content knowledge (PCK). The purpose of the summit was for PCK researchers to
compare data analysis techniques and offer recommendations for future research.
Invited Participant, International Pedagogical Content Knowledge Summit (2012)
Sponsored by NSF and BSCS; Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Invited to participate in an international summit for researchers studying pedagogical
content knowledge (PCK), funded by the National Science Foundation. Researchers
collaborated to generate a model for future research on PCK development.
Superior Graduate Student Award (2011)
Graduate Student Association, University of Missouri.
Awarded by the Graduate Student Association for exemplifying outstanding skills in
research, teaching, and service.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE
University
Assessment/Accreditation Co-Coordinator, Institute for Teacher Education-Elementary
College of Education, University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa.
Collect and maintain program assessment data for accreditation.
Faculty Advisor (2013-2014)
Department of Teacher Education, Ohio University.
Advised the Ohio University student chapter of the National Science Teachers
Association (OU-NSTA).
Assessment Council (2013-2014)
College of Education, Ohio University.
Developed and monitored teacher education assessments for the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Environmental Studies Program Advisory Board Member (2012-2014)
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University.
Advised the board on decisions regarding the environmental studies program, an
interdisciplinary certificate program and masters degree program that promote
environmental leadership and public engagement.
14State
Member, Computer Science Workgroup (2019-2020)
Hawai‘i State Department of Education.
Served as a representative from the University of Hawai‘i- Mānoa Institute of Teacher
Education on this state-level workgroup to improve computer science education in the
state of Hawai‘i.
Member, STEM Workforce Grant Committee, (2017 – 2018)
Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Served on a committee to evaluate and award grants to public institutions for projects to
improve STEM education in the state of Hawai‘i.
Higher School Certificate Exam Reviewer (2015)
Board of Studies, New South Wales.
As a representative from Western Sydney University, I attended consultation meetings
and provided feedback on revising the higher school certificate exams, which are used by
universities to assess entry into STEM degree programs.
Teacher Assessment Reviewer (2013)
Ohio Department of Education.
Reviewed and provided feedback for the framework to develop new tests to assess
teachers’ content knowledge prior to licensure.
International
Journal Reviewer (2012-Present)
Teaching and Teacher Education
International Journal of Science Education
Research in Science Education
School Science and Mathematics
Strand Coordinator (2013-2015)
Program Committee, National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST).
Appointed to co-coordinate the review and selection process of presentations for Strand 8
(in-service teacher education) at the NARST annual conference.
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