Harry Dissinger , Ed.D

Email hdissinger@georgian.edu

Phone: 732-987-2796

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Office Location: Mercedes Hall, Rm 306

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Dept/School: School of Education

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Educational Backround:

• University of Maryland - BS Pre - Law/Education
• Penn State University – M.Ed. – Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
• University of Pennsylvania - Ed.D. - Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction

Publications:

• Dissinger, H. (1988).  Implementing a School-based Curriculum Improvement Project Designed to Promote Active Learning and Increase Student Interest and Achievement in Elementary Social Studies (Doctoral dissertation, University of Pennsylvania). Retrieved from http:www.penngse.edu/~abs/thesis/
• Trevaskis, D., & Dissinger, H. (1994). The Establishment Clause:  The Shifting Contours of the ‘Wall of Separation’ and Its Impact on Public Education.  White paper presented at School Law Symposium, Center for Law-Related and Civic Education, Temple University School of Law.

Courses Taught:

• Philosophical and Psychological Foundations of Inclusive Education
• Introduction to Inclusive Education
• Instructional Design for Elementary/Secondary Inclusive Education
• Curricular Leadership for the Inclusive School
• Organizational Leadership Theory in the Inclusive School
• School Law
• Internship in Administration and Leadership

Research Area:

• Curriculum for 21st century schools and the architecture of school improvement.

Service to the University:

• Attend Open Houses for Recruitment
• Support University Fund Raisers
• Serve on the University Program Review Committee

What I Love about GCU:

• The campus is idyllic, the students are eager to learn, my colleagues are supportive, and the Mercy core values keep us grounded and serve as a daily reminder of why we are here.