Academic Credentials
M.Ed. University of Virginia; B.S. Loyola College
Bio
Mrs. Mary Pat Schlickenmaier retired from St. Rita School in July, 2019 after twenty-one years as principal. A graduate of Loyola College, Mrs. Schlickenmaier began teaching right after graduation at Elizabeth Seton High School, where she taught chemistry, physics and bioethics. In 1985 she began teaching junior high science, math and computer technology at St. Mary’s School in Alexandria where she remained for 13 years until 1998 when she was selected as the principal of St. Rita School. Mrs. Schlickenmaier holds a masters degree from the University of Virginia in School Administration and Supervision. She has a Post Graduate Collegiate license from the State of Virginia with endorsements in Administration and Supervision preK-12 and Biology as well as an Advanced Catechist license from the Diocese of Arlington. She is currently mentoring principals for the Diocese of Arlington and is an adjunct in the education department at George Mason as well as an adjunct member of the faculty of the Catholic School Leadership Program at Marymount University and a University Supervisor for the University of Phoenix.
Teaching Areas
Catholic School Leadership Program
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Academic Credentials
Ph.D. in Education, George Mason University; Masters in Special Education, George Mason University; Autism Certificate, George Mason University; BS in Marketing Management, Virginia Tech
Bio
I am passionate about serving God and using my gifts and talents to improve the lives of families and students with disabilities. I love research and sharing best practices with teachers and pre-service teachers. I especially enjoy working with families to help them gain a better understanding of their child’s needs and interventions that will help them. I’m a mother of an adult child with an autism spectrum disorder, a high school son, and two stepchildren. I love to travel with my husband. Fun Fact: When traveling in Mostar, Bosnia, my husband and I had coffee with a fighter from the Bosnian war and learned firsthand his experiences and atrocities.
Teaching Areas
Special Education, Mathematics
Research Interests
Family Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practices
Publications
Creighton Thompson, C. & Hauth, C., (2015). The Survival Guide for NEW special education teachers. Council for Exceptional Children. […]
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Academic Credentials
PhD in Education Policy, George Mason University; Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Vermont; Bachelor of Science, Education, University of Vermont
Bio
Linda J. Mann holds a PhD in Education Policy from George Mason University. Mann currently serves as the Executive Director for the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at Northeastern University’s School of Law. In 2018 Mann was awarded an Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability fellowship with Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR). Following her fellowship, she continued to work for ISHR establishing a U.S. African American Redress Network in collaboration with Howard University. Mann also served as Director of Clinical Experiences at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. Mann’s research focuses on the intersection of race, history and restorative justice policymaking. Mann previously worked for the Georgetown Memory Project and the American Educational Research Association. She is a veteran educator, a conflict resolution specialist and a 20+ year grass-roots organizer. Mann loves to kayak, run, hike and play outdoors with her dog Sunny.
Teaching Areas
Social Studies K-12; specialization in U.S. History and African American Studies, Ethics & Social Justice
Research Interests
The potential of restorative justice for U.S. Historical Wrongdoings
Publications
Mann, L. (2021). Unfulfilled restorative justice: Prince Edward County, Virginia and the Brown scholarship fund in Past/Present: Time, Memory, and the Negotiation of Historical Justice (invited). Routledge. In print Pellegrino, A., Mann, L., Russell, W., (February/March 2013). To Lift As We Climb: A Textbook Analysis of the Segregated School Experience. The High School Journal 96(3), 209-231. […]
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Academic Credentials
Ed.D. in K-12 School Leadership, Regent University; M.Ed. in Special Education, Marymount University; B.S. in Social Psychology, Park University
Bio
Nicci T. Dowd, Ed.D. is a Marymount University alumna and an Adjunct Professor for the School of Education. In addition to her role as an Adjunct, Dr. Dowd serves as a Trainer and Technical Specialist for AIM-VA. In this capacity, she trains educators throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia about the benefits of accessible reading and how to use assistive technology. Prior to joining AIM-VA, Dr. Dowd worked as a Language Arts and Learning Strategies middle school and high school special education teacher. She enjoys raising awareness about community resources for students with disabilities and their families. Dr. Dowd is passionate about exploring barriers related to diversity, equity and inclusion in education and the community. Additionally, she collaborates with community stakeholders to identify recommendations for facilitating diversity in education and the community. She serves as a board member on several boards to include the Arc of Northern Virginia, the Autism Society of Northern Virginia (ASNV), and the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE).
In her spare time, Dr. Dowd enjoys spending time with her family, grilling and relaxing on her front porch with her dog (Chuck Norris)!
Teaching Areas
Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics, Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy
Research Interests
Support for African American Males with Disabilities and their Families; Development of support programs for students with Autism; Development of support programs for Adults with Disabilities; and Diversity and Inclusion for Technology in Education.
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Academic Credentials
Web Designer Certificate, Northern Virginia Community College; Postgraduate studies on Human Rights and Development, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru; Bachelor in Communications, Universidad San Martin de Porres (Lima, Peru)
Bio
I have always been passionate about Higher Education. Universities are my favorite place to work. Three years ago Marymount made me fall in love with its values of intellectual curiosity, global perspective, and service to others. Our faculty is just extraordinary.
I’m thrilled to enhance the internal and external communication in my School, while supporting our amazing faculty and students through my organizational and administrative skills, making sure we are approachable, fun, and efficient in all of our administrative aspects.
I love cooking. I’m currently working on a book with one of my friends who is a chef in Melbourne, Australia. Our project aims to communicate the aromas, recipes, and spirit of cooking through the experiences and knowledge of two friends that treasure diversity, which is the greatest menu item to honor culture, gender, and generations.
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Academic Credentials
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Spalding University; Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Spalding University; M.S. in Elementary Education, Indiana University; B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Southern Indiana
Bio
Dr. Sarah Wannemuehler has been involved in private and public education for over forty-five years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Dr. Wannemuehler holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Indiana; a master’s degree from Indiana University and an educational specialist degree and doctorate degree from Spalding University. For three years, Dr. Wannemuehler served as the Director of Graduate Studies at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. She is presently an Associate Professor, the Director of Early Field Experience at the University of Southern Indiana and teaches in the Graduate School of Education. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia and a part of the adjunct faculty at the University of San Francisco. Dr. Wannemuehler is a member of the Education Law Association. She is a national lecturer on the topic of School Law.
Dr. Wannemuehler has two adult children and six grandchildren. Her hobbies include walking, reading, playing, the piano, and mowing the lawn.
Teaching Areas
Public and Private Education Law; Educational Research; Principal Mentorship
Research Interests
Education Law, Education Policy and Development, Educational Administration, Spiritual and Educational Leadership
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Academic Credentials
Ph.D. Education: K-12 Learning, Walden University; M.Ed. Education, Indiana Wesleyan University; B.S. Biology, John Carroll University
Bio
Dr. Peg Dispenzieri has served in Catholic education for 30+ years, beginning as a middle/high school biology teacher and then principal before accepting her current position as superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.
As superintendent, Dr. Dispenzieri works closely with 20 schools across the diocese to support administrators and teachers in their mission of education and faith formation. She has been part of the adjunct faculty at Marymount University since 2008. Dr. Dispenzieri is also a pastoral musician—piano, organ, and guitar—and is blessed to regularly accompany liturgical celebrations at her church and schools.
Teaching Areas
Advanced Curriculum and Instruction for Educational Leadership
Research Interests
Catholic School leadership, Governance structure in Catholic schools, teacher and staff retention
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Academic Credentials: B.S. Loyola College; M.Ed. University of Virginia
Licenses: Virginia Post-Graduate with endorsements in Supervision and Administration preK-12 and Biology
Teaching Areas: Catholic School Leadership Program
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Publications: 2 -3 (if applicable)
Biography
Mrs. Mary Pat Schlickenmaier retired from St. Rita School in July 2019 after twenty-one years as principal. A graduate of Loyola College, Mrs. Schlickenmaier began teaching right after graduation at Elizabeth Seton High School, where she taught chemistry, physics, and bioethics. In 1985 she began teaching junior high science, math, and computer technology at St. Mary’s School in Alexandria where she remained for 13 years until 1998 when she was selected as the principal of St. Rita School. Mrs. Schlickenmaier holds a master’s degree from the University of Virginia in School Administration and Supervision. She has a Post Graduate Collegiate license from the State of Virginia with endorsements in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 and Biology as well as an Advanced Catechist license from the Diocese of Arlington. She is currently mentoring principals for the Diocese of Arlington and is an adjunct in the education department at George Mason as well as an adjunct member of the faculty of the Catholic School Leadership Program at Marymount University and a University Supervisor for the University of Phoenix. […]
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Academic Credentials
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, 2002, Mount Saint Mary’s University; M.Ed. degree in School Administration, 1976, George Mason University; M.A. degree in American History, 1983, University of Notre Dame; B.S degree in American History, 1964, Mt. St. Mary’ University
Bio
Daniel F. Curtin’s career in Catholic education includes service as a teacher, counselor, and administrator. He currently serves as an adjunct instructor at Marymount University. For 21 years, he was a teacher and administrator at Mackin Catholic High School, Washington, DC. In 1976, he was appointed the first lay principal at Mackin and of any school sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross in the United States. From 1985 – 1999, Mr. Curtin served on the personal staff of Washington Archbishop James Cardinal Hickey as Secretary for Catholic Education responsible for all educational programs in more than ninety-five elementary and secondary schools. From 1999 to 2011, Curtin was Executive Director of Chief Administrators of Catholic Education at the National Catholic Educational Association, where he provided professional programs for 190 Catholic school superintendents and others. He also served as a Consultant for Catholic Education for the Diocese of Arlington before retiring in 2020. Mr. Curtin serves on numerous Boards, including as past Chair of Mt. St. Mary’s University Board of Trustees. Mr. Curtin is the recipient of two Papal Awards in recognition of his service to the Catholic Church. Curtin enjoys reading new works on American history.
Teaching Areas
History of American Education; History of American Catholic Education
Research Interests
American History, 1945 – present; Catholic Education History, 1800 – present; School Boards and Councils; Strategic Planning
Publications
Various articles on Catholic education history and issues in news publications and educational journals. […]
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Academic Credentials
Ed.D. in Educational Administration, Hofstra University; M.S. in Secondary Education – Social Studies, Hofstra University; M.A. in 20th Century World History, Villanova University; B.A. in History, Virginia Wesleyan University
Bio
Dr. Lynda Herrera is an adjunct professor in the School of Education. Dr. Herrera began her career teaching secondary social studies in New York. As a military spouse, she has had the pleasure of teaching at multiple Universities in New York, Kansas, Hawai’i, and Virginia. Dr. Herrera strives to prepare pre-service teachers in the art and science of teaching using interdisciplinary, hands-on, higher-level thinking strategies. Her hope is that students leave her class with a toolbox of strategies they can implement in their classrooms to better connect elementary or secondary students to content in an engaging and stimulating way. She has served on the Editorial Board of the Social Studies and the Young Learner Journal for the National Council of Social Studies since 2011. She enjoys gardening, travel, and time with her husband and two children as she follows them around to various Comic-Cons.
Teaching Areas
Elementary Social Studies Methods, Research Methods, Secondary Teaching Methods
Research Interests
Engagement of young learners in social studies education; educational experiences of minority students in middle schools; examination of how pre-service teachers think through their experience as educators.
Publications
- Costello-Herrera, L. (2010). Diverse Schools Without Multicultural Curriculum. Race, Gender & Class, 88-92.
- Costello, L. (2003). I was called a ‘spic’. In S. M. Alan Singer with Maureen Murphy, Teaching to Learn, Learning to Teach: A Handbook for Secondary School Teachers (p. 45). Mahwah, NJ:: Lawrence Erlbaum.
- Mac Curtain, M., Murphy, M., Singer, A., Costello, L., Gaglione, R., Miller, S., . . . Williams, N. (Spring 2001). Text and Context: Field-Testing the NYS Great Irish Famine Curriculum. Theory and Research in Social Education, 238-260.
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