Education
- PH.D. Education Administration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. May 1997.
Doctoral dissertation topic: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Integrated Learning Systems and Academic Achievement - M.S. Education with specialization in Secondary Education, Indiana University, Gary, Indiana; 1973.
- B.S. Physical Education; Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; 1968.
Professional Credentials
- Illinois Principal and Superintendent License
- Indiana Elementary Administration and Supervision.
- Indiana Superintendent License. K-12.
- Indiana Teacher/Life License; certified to teach all grades K through 12.
Presentations
Estep S.G. & Sweder, L., (June 29, 2009). Develop Deeper Understanding by Teaching with Digital Primary Sources. Presentation, NECC. Washington D.C. (This is the largest education conference with over 18,000 attendees and it is a great honor to be selected to present.) Estep S.G. & Sweder, L., (May 2, 2009). Introduction to the LOC as a Teaching Tool and Soldiers, Outlaws, and Spies of the Civil War . 2 workshops presented in half-day sessions, Alternative Certification Conference, University Park, IL. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L., (April 28, 2009). Soldiers, Outlaws, and Spies of the Civil War. Presentation, ICSS/NCSS Great Lakes Conference, Lisle, IL. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L., (October 3, 2008). Soldiers, Outlaws, and Spies of the Civil War. Presentation, ICSS Fall Conference, Lisle, IL. (National Louis University Campus). Estep S.G. & Brown, L., (September 12, 2008) Library of Congress-What Value Does it Add? Chicago Sierra Club Presentation, Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L., (July 2008). Digital Story Telling. Workshop, Governors State University, University Park, IL Estep, S.G. & Sweder, L. (March 2, 2008) Innovations 2008, Looking at You...Through Learning with Primary Sources, Denver, CO. Sweder, L. & Estep S.G. (November 13, 2007) mLearning with Cell Phones-Just the Beginning. Nashville, TN. Estep S.G. (November 1, 2007). Doctoral Panel Presentation, Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L. (March 2, 2007). Here’s looking at you! Teaching with primary sources. Teacher Institute Conference. Orland Park, IL. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L. (March 1, 2007). Introduction to the library of congress – teaching with primary sources. Illinois Technology Educators Conference. St. Charles, IL. Estep, S.G. (January 29, 2007). Deans Council Presentation. Implementation the new SEI Policy39 – Administration’s role and responsibilities. Estep, S.G. (August 22, 2006). Presentation to Deans Council GSU. How to link with those who provide grants for your programs – benefiting the benefactors. Estep, S.G. (September 21, 2006). Training university level faculty in AAM/TSP. AAM/TPS Semi-Annual Conference. Washington D.C. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L. (January 2006). Smart Classrooms – Smarter Teachers. Presentation to GSU faculty on how to teach in a smart classroom. Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S.G. & Sweder, L. (January 18, 2006). Introduction to Adventures of the American Mind. Full-day workshop for middle school teachers in Palos SD #118. Palos Park, IL Estep, S. G. (January 23, 2006), Dedication of the Adventure of the American Mind-Senator Richard Durbin Training Academy, Event Planner, Mistress of Ceremony, Welcome Speech. Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L. (June 8, 2005). Enriching Your Classes: Teaching With Technology in the Smart Classroom. GSU Faculty Summer Institute. Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S.G., & Sweder, L. (April 15, 2005). Tips, tricks, and energizers to keep your learners engaged. AAM National Meeting, Washington, D.C. Estep, S.G., Rogers, J., Sweder, L. (April 3, 2005). Adventures of the American Mind: Joining Educators and Students. ASCD, National Convention, Orlando, FL. Estep S.G. & Sweder, L. (January 19, 2005). Smart Classrooms – Smarter Teachers. Presentation to GSU faculty on how to teach in a smart classroom. Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S.G. & Sweder, L. (January 18, 2005). Introduction to Adventures of the American Mind. Full-day workshop for middle school teachers in SD#130. Estep, S.G. & Sweder, L. (January 25, 2005). Introduction to Adventures of the American Mind. Workshop for middle school teachers in SD#144. Estep, S.G. & Sweder, L. (January 26, 2005). Introduction to Adventures of the American Mind. Workshop for school teachers in SD#148. Estep, S. G. (February 20, 2004), How to Hire and Retain Your Tech Staff. Breakout session. AASA, National Convention, San Francisco, CA. Estep, S. G. (February 2004), An Adventure of the American Mind using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Breakout session. Illinois Technology Conference, St. Charles, IL. Estep, S. G. (January 12, 2004), Luncheon with Dick Durbin – AAM at GSU, Speech. Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S. G. (September, 2003), Annual Faculty Convocation. Faculty Representative, Speech. Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S. G. (November14, 2003), How to Hire and Retain Your Tech Staff. Breakout session. Illinois Technology Conference, Springfield, IL. Estep, S. G. (April 29, 2003), Issues Related to Retaining Your Tech Staff. . Round Table. National Technology Forum, Chicago, IL. Estep, S. G. (June 28, 2003), How to Hire and Retain Your Tech Staff. Breakout session. National Computing Education Conference, Seattle, WA. Estep, S. G. (February 28, 2003), How to Hire and Retain Your Tech Staff. Breakout session. Illinois Technology Conference, St. Charles, IL. Estep, S. G. (February 22, 2003), America Loves Cappuccino, Latte, and Mocha: Minorities and Woman CAN Rise to the Top. Panel Presentation. AASA, National Convention, New Orleans, LA. - Estep, S. G. (February 2002), How to Hire and Retain Your Tech Staff. Breakout session. Illinois Technology Conference, St. Charles, IL.
- Estep, S. G. (February 2002), How to Hire and Retain Your Tech Staff. Breakout session. AASA, National Convention, San Diego, CA.
- Estep, S.G. (October 2001), How to Hire and Retain Your Tech Staff. Special session. National School Technology Expo. Chicago, IL
- Estep. S.G. (February 2001), INET: internet enriched learning. Markham, IL: School District 144.
- Estep. S.G. (March 2001), INETPLUS: internet enriched learning plus. Markham, IL: School District 144.
- Estep, S. G. (December 2000), Engaged Learning: The Illinois Model of Technology Integration. Full day seminar presented at the Illinois Gifted Conference. St. Charles, IL.
- Estep, S. G. (December 2000), How to Build Online Lessons. Two half-day seminars presented at the Illinois Gifted Conference. St. Charles, IL.
- Estep, S. G. (May 2000), Edl!n, a day with Bill Kurtis. South Cook Intermediate Service Center. Chicago Heights, IL.
- Estep, S.G. (October 1999), Engaging Students by Design Through Technology. Presented to the membership of Delta Kappa Gamma International, Highland, IN.
- Estep, S. G. (October 1998 - May 2000), Leadership in Technology in South Cook, Monthly School Technology Director=s Seminar. South Cook Intermediate Service Center, Chicago Heights, IL.
- Estep, S. G. (May 1997). Multiage Classrooms. Indiana Association of Reading Teachers. Indiana University North West, Gary, IN.
- Estep, S. G. (January 1997). What You Need to Know About Multiage Classrooms. Community One Day Educational Fair, Munster, IN.
- Kosmoski, G. J. and Estep, S. G. (1996, March). Helping Women School Administrators Interview Successfully presented at The National Conference on Education, American Association of School Administrators (AASA), San Diego, CA.
- Estep, S. G. and Kosmoski, G. J. (1993, March). Schools CAN Control Factors Which Positively Affect the Self-Esteem of Suburban Elementary Students," a Special Session, presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Washington, DC.
Publications
30 Monthly Publications: Estep, S. G. (December 2004 – August 2006). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 88 - 120. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S.G. & Sweder, L. (2004) Revised Edition 2006. Adventures of the American Mind Training Manual. Governors State University: University Park, IL. Estep, S. G. (January 2005). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 103. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S.G. & Sweder, L. (2004). Adventures of the American Mind Training Manual. Governors State University: University Park, IL. Estep, S. G. (January 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 83. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (February 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 85. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (March 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 87. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (April 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 89. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (May 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 91. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (June 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 93. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (July 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 95. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (August 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 97. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (September 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 99. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (November 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 101. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (2004). An Adventure of the American Mind @ Governors State University: University Park, IL: GSU Printing. Estep, S. G. (January 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 83. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter83.htm Estep, S. G. (February 2004). An Adventure of the American Mind- GSU Monthly: Educational Resource Center. Issue 82. Asheville, NC: World Wide Web: http://www.ercwc.org/newsletter82.htm Estep, S. G. (2003). School-community relations: Chapter in Kaiser, J. (2003) Educational Administration 3rd edition. Mequon, WI: Stylex. Estep, S.G. (2003). Help wanted: Hiring your tech team. Chapter in K. D. Weidner (2003) Administrator=s Guide to Technology Supplement #2. New York, NY: Aspen Publishers Estep, S., Kosmoski, G., & Pollack, D. (February 22, 2003), America Loves Cappuccino, Latte, and Mocha: Minorities and Woman CAN Rise to the Top. Audio Tape. AASA, National Convention, New Orleans, LA. Estep, S. G. (2003). School Community Relations. CD-ROM, May 2003 release. Estep, S. G. (2003). Media Relations. DVD, May 2003 release, University Park, IL. Johnson, Roy, & Estep, S. G. et. al. (2003), Title III Grant. U. S. Government. Washington, D.C. Estep, S. G. (2003). Technology and the School Administrator. New course syllabus developed for Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S. G. (2003). Curricular Integration of Technological Resources New course syllabus developed for Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S. G. (2003). Graduate Program in Educational Administration Policy Manual. Developed for Governors State University, University Park, IL. Estep, S. G. (2002). Help wanted: Hiring your tech team. Technology & Learning, 22(11), 34-40. Estep, S. G. (2002). Showcase: Readers are leaders, in Fiore, D. (2002) School community relations. Poughkeepsie, NY: Eye on Education. p. 11. Estep, S. G. (2002). Showcase: Learning labs, in Fiore, D. (2002) School community relations. Poughkeepsie, NY: Eye on Education. p. 103. Estep, S. G. (2001). LiveText users guide. Chicago, IL: LiveText. Kosmoski, G. J. & Pollack, D. R. (2001). Acknowledgment as a pre-publication reviewer. Managing hostile conversations in school: Strategies for teachers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. - Estep, S. G. (2000). Development of an Education Module for 8 Credit Hours to meet the need for state continuing educational mandate. AEngaged Learning.@ Governors State University, University Park, IL.
- Estep, S. G. (2000). Development of a continuing education syllabus for 2 credits to meet the state professional development mandate for teachers. AOnline Lessons with LiveText.@ Governors State University, University Park, IL.
- Kosmoski, G. J. & Pollack, D. R. (2000). Acknowledgment as a pre-publication reviewer. Managing difficult, frustrating, and hostile conversations: Strategies for savvy school administrators. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
- Acknowledgment as a pre-publication reviewer: Kosmoski, G. J. (1999). How to land the best jobs in school administration. Revised edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
- Estep, S. G. (1999) et al. An investigation of the relationship between integrated learning systems and academic achievement. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 28(1), 5-19.
- Estep, S.G. (July 28, 1998). What=s right with the region: A one-half-hour conversation: Radio broadcast for WJOB at 5:30 p.m. Hammond, IN: WJOBroadcasting Company.
- Acknowledgment as a pre-publication reviewer: Kosmoski, G. J. (1997). Supervision. Mequon, WI: Stylex Publications.
- Acknowledgment as a pre-publication reviewer and provide all charts and tables: Kosmoski, G. J. (1997). How to land the best jobs in school administration. Highland, IN: Kosmos SWD.
- Kosmoski, G. J., Pollack D. R., & Estep, S. G. Reliability of the children's self-esteem assessment: What I think about myself WITAM. Psychological Reports. 75: 83-88, 1994.
Professional Memberships
- Phi Delta Kappa
- Delta Kappa Gamma, 1994-1996 President, 1996-2000 parliamentarian.
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum; ASCD
- American Association of School Administrators; AASA
- Indiana ASCD
- Illinois Computing Educators; ICE
- International Society for Technology in Education; ISTE
Honors
- Faculty Excellence Award, September 2003
- Faculty Excellence Award, September 2006
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