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Leonard M. Spearing

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Interim Program Director Graduate Studies at Chestnut Hill College

  • Education

    • Archbishop Wood High School

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      Activities and Societies: Track (Captain), X-Country (Captain), Alpha Delta Omega, Future Scientists of America (Co-Chair)

    • Drexel University

      2004 - 2013
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Leadership and Technology

    • Temple University

      1983 - 1986
      Master's degree (M.Ed.) Educational/Instructional Media Design

    • La Salle University

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor's degree Special Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Photo Editor Yearbook (The Explorer) and Newspaper (The Collegian). Varsity Track. Full Academic Scholarship

  • Experience

    • Council Rock School District

      Jul 1980 - now

      Special Education Department Chair - Holland Middle SchoolDesigned and implemented instruction for Middle School/Junior High School students. Worked collaboratively with professional staff in all areas. Developed appropriate prescriptions for learning, positive behavior support plans and department protocols. Completed PDE approved paperwork and worked as liasion with parents and community. Responsible for direct instruction of students as well as training for professional staff.Certifications:Assistant Superintendent - Letter of EligibilitySpecial Education K-12Middle Level Science 7-9Middle Level Math 7-9Middle Level English/Language Arts 7-9Middle Level Social Studies/Citizenship 7-9 Show less

      • Track Coach - Council Rock South HS

        Mar 2002 - now

      • Teacher

        Jul 1980 - Jun 2015

    • Chestnut Hill College

      Sept 2023 - now

      Tenure track instructor at Chestnut Hill College teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Education, focusing on Special Education and Middle Level Teacher development.

      • Special Education Program Director

        Jul 2022 - now

      • Assistant Professor of Education

        Jul 2015 - now

      • Interim Program Director Graduate Studies

        Sept 2023 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Assistant Superintendent - Letter of Eligibility

      Pennsylvania Department of Education

    • Middle Level English 7-9

      Pennsylvania Department of Education

    • Middle Level Math 7-9

      Pennsylvania Department of Education

    • Middle Level Science 7-9

      Pennsylvania Department of Education

    • Middle Level Social Studies/Citizenship 7-9

      Pennsylvania Department of Education

    • Special Education K-12

      Pennsylvania Department of Education

    • Student Assistance Program - Advanced Facilitator Training

      Project CARE
      Sept 2001

    • CPI certification

      Crisis Prevention Institute
      Sept 2010