Evi Wusk, Ed.D. 795 Washington St., Sterling, NE 68443 [email protected]● 402-419-3011
Education
Certification in School Library Science, 2021, University of Nebraska - Omaha, Omaha, NE
Doctor of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education, Dec. 2011Dissertation: Teaching Lutheran Confirmation: Movements Toward Engagement,University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, August 2008Emphasis in Educational Technology, Thesis: Teaching as a Professional Learning CommunityPeru State College - Peru, NE, 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Language Arts Education, May 2006Peru State College - Peru, NE, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program
Work
Sterling Public Schools, August 2018 - Librarian and Language Arts Teacher
Southwood Lutheran Church and Wartburg Seminary (Part Time 1), District 145 School in Waverly (Part Time 2), August 2016 - 2019Writer, Editor and High Ability Learning Teacher
Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools, August 2015 - May 2016Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Peru State College, August 2011 - May 2015Assistant Professor of Education
Southwood Lutheran Church, May 2010 - June 2011Director of Youth Ministry
District 145 School in Waverly, August 2007 - May 2010High School Language Arts and Journalism Teacher, Assistant Speech Coach, Curriculum Toolbox Co-Chair 2009, Principal's Advisory Committee Member 2009
Elkhorn Public Schools, August 2006-May 2007 - High School English Teacher and Assistant Speech Coach
Wusk, E., Derusha, M., & Johnson, B., (2016) Southwood Lenten Devotional: Faith in God's Promises.
Wusk, E., Derusha, M., & Johnson, B., (2015) Southwood Lenten Devotional: Mountains, Valleys and Plains.
Wusk, E., (2013-present). Gratitude Gals Blog, eviwusk.com.
Wusk, E., (2013). Inter-Generational e-mentoring via voice over Internet protocol video conferencing, International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 1 (3), 255-269.
Wusk, E., (2013). Point/Counterpoint: Should computers grade essays? No, Learning and Leading with Technology, 40 (7), 6.
Presentations Wusk, E. (2022) Student Portfolios Come to Life with Google Sites, Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2021) Spring Conference Keynote, Nebraska Association of School Boards, Zoom.
Wusk, E. (2018) Women’s Spring Retreat. Speaker at Southwood Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2018) Women’s Spring Retreat. Keynote address and retreat lead at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2018) On Gratitude. Presentation at College View Church, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2016) Your Story Matters. Presentation at the Nebraska Wesleyan University Explore Retreat, Ashland, Nebraska.
Kingsley, K. & Wusk, E. (2015) Integrating digital and media tools into instruction. Presentation at the National Association of the Teacher of English National Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Jones-Branch, J., Wusk, E, & Leeper Miller, J. (2015). An early childhood technology tool: Evaluating technology while balancing best practices with innovative approaches. Presentation at theNational Association for the Education of Young Children National Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Wusk, E. (2015). Blogging and assessment in the classroom. Presentation at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Tech EDGE Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Jones-Branch, J., & Wusk, E. (2014). Evaluating technology in early childhood education: Balancing best practices with innovative approaches. Presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children National Conference, Dallas, Texas.Wusk, E., & Jones-Branch, J. (2014). Toddlers and tablets? Presentation at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Fall Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2013). Pre-Service teachers engage with technology. Student research presentation at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Spring Conference, LaVista, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. & Jones-Branch, J. (2013). Early childhood and technology. Presentation at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Fall Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2013). Communications, Humanities, Theology. Panel discussion at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Tech EDGE Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2012). Engaging reluctant readers with RSS feed readers. Presentation at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Conference, LaVista, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. & Kingsley K. (2012). Student pairs connect via cross-generational video VOIP. Presentation at the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2011). Teaching Lutheran confirmation: Movements toward Engagement. Poster presented at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Student Research Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2010). Nebraska writing project seminar. Presentation at Waverly High School, Waverly, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2009). Cohort takes aim at problems of practice. Panel presentation at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Education and Human Sciences Student Research Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Wusk, E. (2009). Engaging Students Through Technology. Cross-Categorical Midsummer Conference.
Wusk, E. (2009). Cohort Takes Aim at Problems of Practice. UNL College of Education and Human Sciences Student Research Conference.
Pre-Professional Experience
Camp Counselor and Americorps Volunteer, Carol Joy Holling Camp, Ashland, NE
Actress/Properties/Assistant Box Office Manager, Brownville Village Theatre, Brownville, NE
Summer Intern, Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, NE
Collegiate Varsity Volleyball Player, Peru State College, Academic All American, MCAC Scholar Athlete