PATRICK C. SAUNDERS 4389 Vauche Lane New Franken, WI 54229 Home: 920-866-3476 PERSONAL Born: September 4, 1954. Green Bay, WI. Wife: Judith. Sons: Lukas, 30, Brady, 28. Daughter: Kathryn, 21. Profile: Deep sense of commitment and loyalty. High degree of integrity and poise. Wonderful sense of humor. Highly motivated and success oriented. EDUCATION Master of Theology Degree St. Norbert College DePere, Wisconsin, Completion Date: 2017. Major Area: Spirituality (22 credits completed) Educational Doctorate Degree Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI, 2007 Major Area: Leadership, Learning and Service Specialist Degree in Education University of Wisconsin - Superior Superior, WI, 1993 Major Area: Educational Administration Master of Science Degree University of Wisconsin - Superior Superior, WI, 1988 Major Area: Educational Administration Bachelor of Arts Degree Ripon College Ripon, WI, 1977 Major Area: Physical Education CERTIFICATION
District Administrator, State of Wisconsin School Business Manager, State of Wisconsin Director of Instruction (K-12), State of Wisconsin Principal (K-12), State of Wisconsin Physical Education Instructor (K-12), State of Wisconsin EXPERIENCE Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI. (2014-Present). Assistant Professor, School of Education Luxemburg-Casco Schools, Luxemburg, WI. (1999-2013). District Administrator Fall Creek Schools, Fall Creek, WI. (1990-1999). District Administrator St. Croix Schools, Solon Springs, WI. (1988-1990). District Administrator (1989-1990) K-12 Principal (1988-1989) Park Falls High School, Park Falls, WI. (1983-1988). Jefferson High School, Jefferson, WI. (1981-1983). West Elementary School, Jefferson, WI. (1980-1981). Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood, WI. (1977-1980). Ripon College, Ripon, WI. (Fall, 1976). Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Football Coach Ripon College, Ripon, WI. (1972-1976). Four varsity letters in football All Midwest Athletic Conference selection (1974 & 1975) Officer in Phi Delta Theta fraternity PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Director of Ph.D. Program, Marian University (October 2014-August 2015). Door/Kewaunee County Health Insurance Purchasing Cooperative Board of Directors (1999-2013). Chairperson CESA 7 Professional Advisory Committee (2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14). Member WASDA Board of Directors (1998-1999 and 2001-2007). CESA 7 PAC Executive Committee (1999-2003, 2004-2013). Member Chippewa Valley Technical College Board of Trustees (1997-1999). President CESA 10 Cluster A Consortium (1992-1999). Chairperson WASDA Small Schools Conference Commmittee (1998). Chairperson CESA 10 Nucleus (1997/98). Chairperson CESA 10 Curriculum and Instructional Committee (1995-1998). ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TREGOE Analysis and Decision Making Model. (2008). WASDA Annual School Law Conference (1990-2013). DATA RETREAT Student Achievement Analysis (2003-2013). AASA or ASCD National Education Conference (1990-2013). Trained and Certified PI 34 Professional Development Plan Mentor, WI-DPI (2009). Trained and Certified WI-DPI Teacher Effectiveness Model, (2013). PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI (2014-Present).
Admissions Committee Member Ph.D ad hoc Program Revision Committee Chair Progression Committee Member Courses Taught: EDL 775: School Finance & Collective Bargaining EDL 851: Personnel Administration EDL 856: Advanced Program Planning and Evaluation EDL 854: Superintendent Internship Adjunct Faculty in Educational Leadership Program, Marian University (2008-2014). Courses Taught: EDL 775: School Finance & Collective Bargaining EDL 745: Student Support Services for Diverse Student Populations EDL 785: Law and Politics of Education EDL 766: Human Resource Management and Risk Management Adjunct Faculty in Educational Leadership Program, Viterbo Unversity (2011-2014). EDUL 608: The Art of Leadership EDUL 637: Politics and School Community Relationships WASDA Liaison With Higher Education Committee (2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14). Moderator of Special Education Panel Discussion, Silver Lake College Graduate School Program, (August, 2009). Midwest Educational Research Project Sponsored by REL-Midwest (www.learningpt.org/rel) and Public Agenda (www.publicagenda.org), August, 2009. Graduate Education Advisory Committee, Silver Lake College, (2009-2013). Served on Dissertation Committee for Dr. Gerry Nolan: Teacher Communication of Unconditional Positive Regard (Love) to Students in Secondary School Environments. (2007). Served on Dissertation Committee for Dr. Terri McCormick-Dawson: Political Leaders Actions, Words and Behaviors: A Content Analysis of the Common Core Debate. (2015). Educational Administrator Mentor for Pakistan Education Project, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. (2004). Educational Administration Mentor for many staff seeking advanced degrees through the university of their choice. (2000-Present). COMMUNITY SERVICE Door/Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership Board of Directors (2009-2013).
Luxemburg-Casco Scholarships Inc. Board of Directors (2003-2013). Sunday School Teacher, Living Hope Church, Green Bay, WI (2008-2012). Youth Wrestling Club Director, Park Falls, WI (1984-1987). Student Forest Fire Fighters Director WI-DNR, Park Falls, WI (1985-1988). Municipal Pool Director (paid position), Jefferson, WI (1981-1983). Youth Wrestling Club Director, Jefferson, WI (1980-1983). PUBLICATIONS Saunders, P. C. (2007) Identification of Behaviors Contributing to the Success of a First Year Principal. (Doctoral Dissertation, Cardinal Stritch University) Saunders, P. C. (1993) Athletic Coaches Perceptions of Motivators for Entering and Leaving The Coaching Field. (Educational Specialist Dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Superior) Kewaunee County News, 2005-2010. Guest Columnist on Child Development, Family Life, Learning and Maturity April 21, 2010 Recognizing Teachable Moments. December 16, 2009 Character Development An Important Part of Student s Career. September 2, 2009 Student Achievement Tied to Student Involvement. July 15, 2009 Keep Reading In Your Summer Plans. June 27, 2007 Incorporate Reading into Summer Activities. May 16, 2007 Children s Emotional Growth Can Surprise Parents. March 21, 2007 Positive Challenges Key To Student Success. August 24, 2006 The Opportunities of Participation. July 27, 2006 Eager and Optimistic. June 8, 2006 Summertime, and the Reading is Easy. April 6, 2006 Choices. March 9, 2006 Using Our Hands. February 9, 2006 The Euphoria of Persistence. January 12, 2006 Blossoms For 2006. December 8, 2005 Helping Children Make Thought-Through Decisions. November 10, 2005 Never Loose Sight of Your Blessings. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA) American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Wisconsin Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (WASCD) Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) American Educational Research Association (AERA) PROFESSIONAL AND CHARACTER REFERENCES Dr. Gerry Nolan District Administrator Fremont County School District #2 Dubois, Wyoming 307-455-3131(home) Dr. Howard Ebert Director of Theological Studies St Norbert College DePere, WI 920-403-3956 ( office) Dr. Miles Turner (retired) Director, WASDA Madison, WI 608-242-1090 (office) Robert W. Burns, Esq. Davis and Kuelthau, S.C. Green Bay, WI 920-431-2224 (office) Executive Janice DeMeuse, RSBA (retired) Dr. Nancy Riley Business Manager Chair: Leadership Studies Luxemburg-Casco Schools Marian University 920-362-5947 (cell) Fond du Lac, WI 920-923-8095 (office) James M. Kalny, Esq. Davis and Kuelthau, S.C. Green Bay, WI Lucy Stahl (retired) Luxemburg-Casco School Board President CESA 7 Board of Control 920-431-2223 (office) 920-445-7260 (office) Dr. Peter Jonas James J. Bagniewski (retired) Chair of Doctoral Studies Director: Educational Leadership Studies Cardinal Stritch University Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI 414-410-4327 (office) 608-796-3093 (office)