Gerri Spinella
Assistant Professor 
1000 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, Illinois 60090
847-947-5042
gerri.spinella@nl.edu

Professional Statement
I am committed to lead change in connecting schools to our communities. Building strong partnerships and developing effective leaders will support our students’ diverse learning needs and advance educational opportunities for all students.  My expertise includes leadership preparation in instructional design, assessment, teaching supervision, professional development, and technology.
              
Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, National Louis University 2007-Present
• Adjunct Faculty, Northeastern Illinois University, 2005-7
• Assistant Principal, Deerfield School District 109, Deerfield, Illinois  2007-1994
• Language Arts Instructor, Caruso Middle School, Deerfield, Illinois 1994-1973
• Language Arts Instructor, St. Catherine Laboure, Glenview, Illinois 1973-1972

Education (Degrees)

• Ed.D.   Curriculum and Instruction  Loyola University Chicago
• C.A.S.  Administration and Supervision National Louis University
• M.A.     Reading National Louis University
• B.A.     English  St. Mary-of-the-Wood College

Areas of Expertise

• Instructional Supervision
• School Administration
• Professional Development
• Assessment,
• Curriculum Development
• Technology Integration
• Diversity 

Current Courses That You Teach 

• EDL 510 Leadership and Organizational Development of Schools
• EDL 512 Communication and Technological Skills for School Leaders
• EDL 504 School and Community Relations 
• EDL 502 Educational Law and Governance
• EDL 554 Professional Staff Development
• EDL 551 Academic Systems
• EDL 553 Supervision of Staff
• EDL 552 Administration of Curriculum

Research Interests

• To advance online instruction and development of learning that supports leadership training programs
• To further scholarship that contributes to knowledge, practice, advocacy and policy for diverse groups, including gay, lesbian individuals
• To continue partnerships opportunities with cultural learning communities and social services agencies and educational insitutions
• Professional Projects (You may include any information including links to websites that would describe the following categories: presentations, publications or recognitions)
• Reading Leadership Institute
• Middle School Advisory Committee
• Cultural Learning Institutions 
• Publications
• Supervision PowerPoint Presentation (Consultation) Wiley Publishing Company (2007_
• Teachers and the Law PowerPoint Presentations  - Allyn & Bacon, 2007
• Educator’s Professional Behavior Related to Sexual Orientation (Dissertation), 2004

Community Projects
Other community activities have included ongoing inter-est in building partnerships through the Deerfield Relations Commission, Cultural Institutions Advisory Board, Middle School Advisory Committee, and Reading Leadership Symposium.  My volunteer experience has also included MASS Equality, Open Hand (Vital Bridges) and the NAMES Project.


Personal Interests
I seek out people from diverse backgrounds, who enrich my life and “teach” me each day.  I also appreciate the natural wonders that surround my life from being near water to traveling to Cape Cod.



Last modified on
11/6/08