Dr. Brenda Doll
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
Office: Carnegie 213
Phone: (618) 537-6925
Education
Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Saint Louis University (2006)
M.A., Elementary Education, College of William & Mary (1993)
B.S., Elementary Education, Illinois State University (1975)
Prior Work Experience
2006-2009 Professor of Elementary Education, Blackburn College (Carlinville, IL)
2003-2006 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
2000-2004 Associate Faculty Member, McKendree College (Lebanon, IL)
1976-2000 Elementary Teaching Career
Mt. Pulaski, IL Unit District (Grade 5, Grade 2)
Katy, TX Independent School District (Grade 3)
Trinity Lutheran School, Newport News, VA (Grade K)
St. Mary’s School, Mt. Vernon, IL (Grade 4)
Estelle Kampmeyer, O’Fallon, IL (Grade K)
Teaching Interests
Classroom Management
Methods of Instruction in Elementary Mathematics and Methods of Instruction in Elementary Social Studies
Scholarly Interests
Math Anxiety
Integrating Social Studies into Elementary Mathematics Curriculum (and vice versa)
Teacher Mentoring Programs
Surface Management Techniques for Classroom Management
Incorporating Movement into Elementary Curriculum
Publishing Experience
Contractual Program Development Specialist, Prescription Learning Publishing Co.,
Springfield, IL Developed a series of combination reading/mathematics skill books
for use with junior high students
Developed four mathematics books of a seven-book series for use with elementary students having difficulties with problem solving
Completed various assignments in proofreading educational materials for publication
Presentations
“New Strategies for Classroom Management” – Planned Presentation, ROE 45 Bi-County
Teacher Institute, Waterloo High School, 2010
“Selecting/Using Textbooks in the College Classroom” – Panel Discussion, Teaching for Excellence Workshop, McKendree University, 2010
“The Winter Olympics: Math Review Through Active Learning” – Annual Regional Conference on Teaching Mathematics, SIU-C, 2010
“New to McK” – Teaching for Excellence Workshop, 2010 (co-presenter) “Classroom Procedures: Setting Your Students Up to Succeed" – SIEA Meeting, McKendree University, 2009
“How to Decrease Your Children’s/Grandchildren’s Math Anxiety” – Community Outreach Noon Lecture Series, Blackburn College, 2008
Committee and Advisory Team Participation
Faculty Senate, McKendree University
Admission Committee, McKendree University
Education Department Curriculum Committee, McKendree University
SPA (NCATE Accreditation) Assessment Committee, McKendree University
Co-Faculty Advisor for SIEA, McKendree University
Case for a Creator Weekly Book Club, McKendree University
Education Welcome Committee for Prospective Students/Families, Blackburn College
Curriculum Advisory Program Committee, Blackburn College
Admissions Committee, Blackburn College
Faculty Ethics Committee, Blackburn College
Faculty Peer Observation Committee, Blackburn College
Education Department Assessment Committee, Blackburn College
Curriculum Committee, Saint Louis University, Educational Studies Department
Freshmen Move-In Team, Saint Louis University
Student Teaching Evaluation Committee, Saint Louis University, Educational Studies
Department Conceptual Framework Justification Committee, McKendree College
Career Achievements
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, McKendree University
Recipient of the J. J. O’Brien Award, Education Studies Department, Saint Louis University – In honor of a former faculty member who, for over four decades, served as a mentor to scores of graduate students. Presented in recognition of scholarship, leadership, and service (Graduation, May 2007)
Member of Chi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda, Honorary Educational Sorority, SLU, 2004 - present
Highest Achievement Award, Dale Carnegie Course Graduate Assistant, Dale Carnegie Course Texas Career Ladder Teacher, Nomination during 1st year of teaching
Member of Kappa Delta Epsilon, Illinois State University, Honorary Educational Sorority
Personal Hobbies
Sewing Piano
Farm Antiques
Old Movies
Outings with Friends
Being the Best Mom I Can Be
