Program Director - Curriculum and Teaching

Jeanne Janzen
Bartsch Hall, Room 103
Phone:  559-453-5550
Fax:  559-453-2001
Email:  jjanzen@fresno.edu

What programs do you teach in?

  • I teach courses in the curriculum and teaching program and teacher education program in the School of Education.

Education

  • B.A., Elementary Education, Tabor College
  • California Teaching Credential, Liberal Studies, Fresno Pacific University
  • M.A., Curriculum and Teaching, Fresno Pacific University

Scholarly Interests

  • Technology in the classroom
  • Biology of learning

Publications and presentations

  • I am a primary writer with AIMS (Activities that Integrate Math & Science).
  • Fall Into Math & Science (book of K-1 AIMS activities), published by AIMS Education Foundation, forthcoming
  • "Shapes on the Bus," in AIMS Magazine, published by AIMS Education Foundation, spring 2008
  • "Tricky Treats," in AIMS Magazine, published by AIMS Education Foundation, fall 2007
  • "Apple Matters Heat Up," in AIMS Magazine, published by AIMS Education Foundation, fall 2007
  • "What Does It Take to Be a Teacher These Days?" presentation for Leadership Fresno Education Day, fall 2004
  • "Count by Shoes, Count by Twos," with Carol Gossett in AIMS Magazine, published by AIMS Education Foundation, April 2000
  • Presenter for the Fresno County Kindergarten Network, March 2000
  • "A Heart for Birds," in AIMS Magazine, published by AIMS Education Foundation, February 1998
  • "Pumpkin, Pumpkin Seed!" in AIMS Magazine, published by AIMS Education Foundation, November 1997

Professional Experiences

  • 130 hours of in-service and training for technology regarding PT3 Grant resulting in Professional Level Technology Certification
  • CLAD (Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development) Credential, including Language Acquisition & Issues in Language & Literacy, 1999 to present
  • Central Valley CUE (Computer Using Educators) Conference: Innovations in Education, fall 2007
  • California BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) / Intern Directors Statewide Conference: Keepers of the Future: Unlocking the Potential of Teaching & Learning, fall 2007
  • Eric Jensen in-service with AIMS: The Fragile Brain, fall 2003
  • ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Conference: Igniting the Passion for Learning, spring 2003
  • CCTC (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) SB2042 Workshops: Teacher Quality Matters, summer 2002
  • Central Valley CUE Conference: Educators & Technology, spring 2001
  • CCET (California Council on the Education of Teachers) Conference: New Teacher Preparation for the New Millennium, fall 2000
  • PT3 Technology Grant sessions at Apple, September 2000
  • CCET Conference: Paying Attention: Using Student Work to Inform Practices, spring 2000
  • CCET Conference: School/University Partnerships, fall 1999
  • California New Teacher Project seminar, 1998
  • BTSA Support Provider training, 1998
  • Children's ministries chairperson, deacon and member of Coordinating Board, Bethany Church, 1996 - 2000
  • Calligrapher—inspired by the love of letters

Professional Affiliations

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • California Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • Central Valley BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) Advisory, Region 3
  • Central Valley Teachers of Tomorrow Steering Committee