GRACE GUTIERREZ
Temple,TX
Summary
My great-grandparents settled in south Texas, in Karnes County, as migrant farm workers. Like his apá before him, my father picked sugar beets, onions, and cotton to survive. I proudly identify as a Latina, and I am a storyteller. School has always been the center of my personal story, and education changed the trajectory of my family. School fascinated me and I learned that some of the most important things are said without words. And some of the most important moments are shared between students and teachers. It is a profound thing to see and be seen. As an educator, I have dedicated my life to seeing others and easing the suffering of persons young and old, be it through improving instructional processes for students, effective evaluation systems for teachers, or the naming of traumatic systems in order to implement change leadership. In my tenure as an educator, I commit to serving those to whom I am privileged. As an educator, a learner, and a human. I constantly place the self-reflective lens on how I show up, my impact, and my effect on the world. I am a practitioner in the field of education and there teaching is not what I do, it is who I am.
Overview
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Work History
Visiting Assistant Professor
The University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
- Instructor of face-to-face and synchronous graduate-level courses, advisor to dissertations, and co-author of submitted publications
- Courses developed for HyFlex (hybrid and flexible, including asynchronous): Program Evaluation Methods, Ethics for the Profession, Effective Teams and Groups, Graduate Capstone, History Philosophy of Higher Education, Learning Theory and Organizational Change, and Applied Leadership and Followership
- Work across campus departments (Student Career Services, Liza and Jack Lewis III Institute of the Americas, Sisters of Charity, H.E.B School of Business, and UIW Athletic Department) to ensure institutional goals around student retention and recruitment align with Dreeben School of Education
- Coordinate all coursework and course mapping with the technology integration department for more seamless delivery of instruction and management of grades
- Work with colleagues on research for Bibliometric and Systematic Review for publication materials.
Research Assistant
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
- Conducted research for Dr
- Karen Norum (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Leadership Studies to support a project on appreciative inquiry.
Adjunct Professor
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
- Taught EDTC 3002, Creating Learning Environments for Students, class to students seeking alternative certification teaching credentials
- Topics included: creating a classroom environment of trust and respect, the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication, focusing on diverse learners, understanding Special Education student needs, appreciating learning styles, and Multiple Intelligences.
Education
Ph.D. - Leadership Studies
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05-2009
Post-Master's Educational Administration - Mid Management- Educational Administration
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2000
Master of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA05-1997
Post Baccalaureate, Teaching Certification - Teaching Certification
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX05-1993
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-1991
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Program evaluation
- Project management
- Executive leadership coaching
- Change leadership and management (Prosci certified)
- Personnel evaluation
- Needs assessment development-qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Remote Learning Systems, Application Software and Integration: Canvas Learning Management System, Google Workspace, MS Office, Nearpod, Mentimeter, Jamboard, FlipGrid, Padlet, Kahoot, Socrative, Poll Everywhere, QRCode Monkey, and Screencastify
Research Interests
- Change leadership
- Organizational change
- Adult learning motivation
- Leadership coaching
- Impact of external consultation on educational outcomes
- The practice and teaching of leadership
- How to build adaptive capacities in organizations
Higher education experience
- The University of the Incarnate Word, Visiting Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, Fall, 2023, Spring, 2024, San Antonio, TX
- Dreeben School of Education, Instructor, Teacher Education, Fall, 2022, Spring, 2023, San Antonio, TX
- The University of the Incarnate Word, Instructor, Graduate Studies, Fall, 2022, Spring, 2024, San Antonio, TX
- Gonzaga University, Research Assistant, Fall, 2005, Spokane, WA
- Austin Community College, Adjunct Professor, Teacher Certification Department, Spring, 2003, Fall, 2004, Austin, TX
Higher education courses taught
- Department of Graduate Studies, Dreeben School of Education, EDUC-4305, Clinical Teaching Seminar, Spring 2024
- Department of Graduate Studies, Dreeben School of Education, EDUC-3385, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Fall 2023
- Department of Graduate Studies, Dreeben School of Education, EDUC-63CS, Capstone in Education, Spring 2023
- Department of Graduate Studies, Dreeben School of Education, EDUC-2373, Learning Theories, Spring 2024
- Department of Graduate Studies, Dreeben School of Education, EDUC-63CS1, Capstone in Education, Fall 2022
- KEHP 63CS-Kinesiology, Capstone in Physical Education, Spring 2023
- KEHP 63CS-Kinesiology, Capstone in Physical Education, Spring 2022
- ORGL-7351, Organizational Leadership, Fall 2023
- ORGL-7351, Organizational Leadership, Summer 2023
- ADED-6388, Adult Education, Spring 2023
- HIED-8310, Higher Education, Spring 2023
- INDR-8370, Interdisciplinary Doctorate, Spring 2023
- EDTC 3002, Education Teacher Certification, Spring 2003, Fall 2004
Directing student research/mentoring experience
- Patrick Tumwine, Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership & Program Evaluation, Dreeben School of Education, University of Incarnate Word, Doctoral Candidate, An Exploration of How Education Stakeholders Perceived implications of grade repetition in secondary education on educational costs, students’ self-efficacy and nation exam pass rates in Western Uganda: A Qualitative Multiple-Case Study
- Rekha Khulal Pant, Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership & Program Evaluation, Dreeben School of Education, University of Incarnate Word, Doctoral Candidate, The Perceptions of Teachers and Parents on Interpersonal Communication post-Covid-19 in Elementary Schools in North Texas: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study Research
- Amanda McMickle, Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership & Program Evaluation, Dreeben School of Education, University of Incarnate Word, Dissertation Prospectus
- Luciano Guerra, Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership & Program Evaluation, Dreeben School of Education, University of Incarnate Word, Pre-Prospectus Doctoral Student
- Mary Kay Martinez, Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership & Program Evaluation, Dreeben School of Education, University of Incarnate Word, Pre-Prospectus Doctoral Student
- Nawal Alhamami, Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership & Program Evaluation, Dreeben School of Education, University of Incarnate Word, Pre-Prospectus Doctoral Student
- Biao Ma, Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership & Program Evaluation, Dreeben School of Education, University of Incarnate Word, Pre-Prospectus Doctoral Student
- Kaila Campos, Ph.D. Program, University of Texas at Austin, Master's Student, Redefining intersectional experiences for first-generation college Latinas: A Framework for Post-Secondary Education Programs
Professional service and consultation
- On Call Leadership Faculty and Coach, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC, 2021, Current
- Director of School Support, ANet, Achievement Network, Colorado, 2018, 2021
- Virtual Content Developer, Facilitator, Consultant, Executive Coach, DoDEA, Department of Defense Education Activity with Catapult Learning, Germany, Japan, Americas, 2017, 2021
- Leadership Consultant, Pacific Regional Education Laboratory, REL Pacific, 2017
- Campus and District Assessment Leadership, School Improvement Consultant, and Executive Leadership Coach, McREL International/REL Pacific, 2014, 2017
Certification
- Human Subjects Research (HSR), CITI Program, 2022
- Trauma Mitigation Master Class (TMMC) for Coaches, Lodestar PC, 2022
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, Ft. Collins, CO, 2021
- Certified Trainer, Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) and Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS), Texas, 2017
- Mid-Management Certification, Texas State University, 2000
- Teacher Certification, St. Edward's University, 1993
Funding
Executive Director of Partner Relations, E2L, Engage2Learn, 2021, 2022
Leadership and program level oversight experience
- Virtual Content Developer, Facilitator, Consultant, Executive Coach, DoDEA, Department of Defense Education Activity with Catapult Learning, Germany, Japan, Americas, 2017, 2021
- Leadership Consultant, Pacific Regional Education Laboratory, REL Pacific, 2017
- Campus and District Assessment Leadership, School Improvement Consultant, and Executive Leadership Coach, McREL International/REL Pacific, 2014, 2017
Elementaryandsecondaryteachingandleadershipexperience
- Principal, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School, Austin, TX
- Assistant Principal, After School Director, Hopewell Middle School, Round Rock, TX, 2000, 2001
- Teacher: United States History-8th grade, Lyndon Baines Johnson High School, Austin, TX
- Teacher: United States History-8th grade, Lamar Junior High, Rosenberg, TX
Selectedpublicationsandtrainingmaterials
- Niu, C., Gutierrez, G., Cossette, L., Sadeghi, S., Portugal, M., Zeng, S., & Zhang, P. (Under review). Mapping out the scholarly landscape on adult online learning motivation (2000–2022): A bibliometric analysis. Education and Information Technologies.
- Niu, C., Gutierrez, G., Sadeghi, S., Cossette, L., Portugal, M., Zeng, S., & Zhang, P. (Accepted). What changes in adult online learners’ motivation? A systematic meta-review of the scholarly landscape of research on adult online learning motivation. In A. E. Lyn & M. Broderick (Eds.), Motivation and momentum in adult online education. IGI Global.
- Jarvis, R., Dempsey, K., Gutierrez, G., Lewis, D., Rouleau, K., Stone, B. (2017, September). Peer coaching that works: The power of reflection and feedback in teacher triad teams. Denver, CO: McREL International. (Whitepaper)
- Gutierrez, G., Herman, P., Stelling, L. (2017) Early Reading: American Samoa and the Republic of the Marshall Islands; Interpersonal, Intrapersonal Competencies: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) (Concept Paper), McREL International, Denver, CO.
- Gutierrez, G., Herman, P., Stelling, L. (2017) Coaching: Helping more CNMI Students Have the Opportunity to Learn What They Need to Succeed in College and Career; Coaching: High-Quality Learning Designs with members of the research partnership in Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. (Concept Paper), McREL International, Denver. CO.
- Gutierrez, G. (2009). The Impact of External Consultation on School and Education Service Center Personnel: The Campus Snapshot Process, (Doctoral dissertation).
- Gutierrez, G. (1999). Process Consultation in the Catholic Church, (M.A./A.B.S thesis).
Selectedpresentations
- Toward an interdisciplinary theoretical model: Meaningful assessment and/or measurement of adult online learning motivation, 2023 International Objective Measurement Workshop (IOMW) Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2023
- Supporting and monitoring blended learning station rotations K-8, Memphis Shelby County Unified Schools, Memphis, TN, February 2022
- Structuring and implementing blended learning station rotations K-8, Memphis Shelby County Unified Schools, Memphis, TN, February 2022
- Understanding the shifts in ELA instruction, ANet (Achievement Network) Convening, Denver, CO, January 2000
- Advancing equitable ELA instruction, ANet (Achievement Network) Convening, Denver, CO, January 2019
- Engaged students across grade levels, operationalizing standards-driven instruction, Back-to-School Professional Development for the Department of Defense, August 2018
- Strengthening a culture of high expectations to inspire growth, AIE (Advancing Improvements in Education), San Antonio, TX, October 2016
- Leadership and effective change management, Education Service Center Region XIII Leadership Symposium, Austin, TX, August 2016
- Leveraging balanced leadership for effective change management, The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Symposium, National Harbor, MD, May 2016
- McREL's integrative approach to executive leadership coaching, The Wyoming Center for Educational Leadership (WyCEL) Conference, Cheyenne, WY, November 2015
- Leadership coaching in education: an integrated approach, The 46th Annual CASE (Colorado Association of School Executives) Convention, Breckenridge, CO, July 2015
- Instructional coaching: A systemic approach, The Atlanta Public Schools Conference, Atlanta, GA, July 2015
- The power of executive leadership coaching, AdvancEd Conference, Casper, WY, March 2015
Professionalaffiliationsandengagement
- Association of Change Management Professionals
- Texas Association of Latino Administrators (TALA)
- Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
- Texas Exes: Austin Chapter, 1991-current, LIFE MEMBER
- Texas Exes: Philadelphia (2011-15) and Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2015-2018
Service
- Promising Practices After School (PPAS) Reviewer
- Graduate Student Reviewer, International Journal of Leadership in Education
- I Have a Dream Foundation: Volunteer Board Member
- Not Your Ordinary School (NYOS): Volunteer Board Member
- Mobile Loaves and Fishes [student sponsor]
Recentawardsandrecognitions
- Named 2022-2023 Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Fellow with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
- Instructional coach to the 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana Urtubey.
Professionalpreparation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies, 05/2009, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
- Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science, 05/1997, Leadership Institute of Seattle– Bastyr, now Saybrook University, Seattle, WA
- Post Master’s in Educational Administration, 05/2000, Southwest Texas State University (SWT), now Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
- Bachelor of Arts in History, 05/1991, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Timeline
Visiting Assistant Professor
The University of the Incarnate Word
Research Assistant
Gonzaga University
Adjunct Professor
Austin Community College
Ph.D. - Leadership Studies
Gonzaga University
Post-Master's Educational Administration - Mid Management- Educational Administration
Texas State University
Master of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
Bastyr University
Post Baccalaureate, Teaching Certification - Teaching Certification
St. Edward's University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas At Austin
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