EDUCATION
Doctor of Education in Communications
Teachers College, Columbia University
Dissertation: Artists’ Acts of Appropriation: Educational, Aesthetic, & Political Implications
Advisor: Dr. Howard Budin
May 2013
Master of Music Education
City University of New York, Herbert Lehman College
May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Study, cum laude
New York University, Gallatin School
Focus in Music Education and Spanish
May 2003
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Director of Teaching and Learning Resources
The Webb Schools
Claremont, CA
July 2014 – Present
- Fulfill the responsibilities of a Webb faculty member
- Lead 2017—2108 WASC accreditation process by forming, directing, and managing the school’s Steering Committee, coordinating all-school collaboration to complete draft, directing the draft revision process, and managing the site visit
- Collaborate with faculty to make the library a hub of 21st century ideas and thinking, through research-based curricular projects, stand-alone events, and support of blended and online learning tools and programs
- Liaise with the Director of Technology to evaluate, promote, and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning
- Serve as member of the Education Leadership Team and the Academic Council
- Establish yearly programmatic goals for the library in consultation with the Director of Academic Affairs, develop an annual report at the conclusion of the academic year
- Coordinate all operations of the W. Russell Fawcett Memorial Library
- Foster a culture of reading among students, both in support of academic goals and for pleasure
- Maintain active membership in professional organizations and act as liaison with relevant vendors and organizations
- Promote the ethical use of information, helps educate the students and faculty in the philosophy and mechanics of citation and fair use
- Work with academic department chairs to coordinate the adoption and acquisition of course materials
- Supervise library and seasonal support personnel
- Teach and advise journalism courses, producing online publication: webbcanyonchronicle.com
- Dorm Head
Treasurer
Southern California Librarians in Independent Schools, SoCaLIS
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Teachers College, Columbia University
Equity, Ethics, and Social Issues of Educational Technology
May 2009 – Present
Technology and Democratic Education
May 2014 – Present
Online and face-to-face sections
- Develop curriculum and syllabus to guide student research in the fields of equity, ethics, democracy, technology, and education
- Create and evaluate student assignments to appropriately support ability of each student and their understanding of the coursework on the social and cultural impacts of digital technology
- Guide students in identifying appropriate research topics as well as approaches to scholarship and research to ensure successful projects
- Manage LMS platforms and online tools including: Canvas, Blackboard, Zoom and Adobe Connect to facilitate student dialogue and collaboration
- Facilitate students’ inquiries into their lived experiences to determine pragmatic avenues to apply and practice theories of justice, democracy, equity, ethics, and education
Co-Instructor
University of San Diego
Communication, Technology, and Curriculum Design Engineering Design Process
May 2014 – Present
Artistic Modeling and Representation in Science and Math Education
May 2014 – Present
Online sections
Teachers College Columbia University
Video as Art: Exploration
Fall 2010
PUBLICATIONS
Dzula, M., Wuu, S., Luna, J., Cook, A., & Chen, S. (2020). “Digital Participation and Risk Contexts in Journalism Education.” Media and Communication, 8(2), 219-231. doi:https://doi.org/10.17645/mac.v8i2.2783
Dzula, M. (2015). “Engaging Many Minds: Nurturing Collaboration in a STEAM Context.” The STEAM Journal. Vol. 2 Issue 1. doi:https://doi.org/10.5642/steam.20150201.12
Dzula, M. (2015). “What Is It?” in N. Patel (ed.) The Growth of Art: Lesson Plans and Essays by Recent Teachers College Columbia University Graduates in Art and Art Education. New Jersey: Nishan Arts LLC.
Dzula, M. (2013). “An Art Inquiry into a Young Photographer’s Artworks” in L. Vasudevan and T. DeJaynes (eds.) Arts, Media, and Justice: Multimodal Literacy Explorations with Court-Involved Youth. New York: Peter Lang Publishers
Dzula, M. (2012). “Animation, Appropriation, and Tech Kids Unlimited” Teaching Artist Journal, TAJ. Vol. 11 No. 1
Dzula, M. (2012). “On The Rocks” Teaching Artist Journal, TAJ. Vol. 10 No. 4
Professional association contributions
Journalism Education Association, Student Press Rights Committee
Constitution Day lesson plan contributor
2021: Nurturing Public Discourse Through Social Inquiry and Communication
2020: Voting, Voice and the Constitution
American Association of School Librarians
Blogger, 2016 – 2019
Teaching Artist Journal
Blogger, 2011 – 2012
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Journalism Educators Association, Student Press Rights Committee, 2019 – Present
American Library Association, 2014 – Present
American Association of School Librarians, 2014 – Present
SoCaLIS, previously Independent School Library Exchange, 2014 – Present
Association of Independent School Librarians, 2014 – Present
American Educational Research Association, 2010 – 2014
National Art Education Association, 2010 – 2013
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Computer Skills: Proficient in Pro Tools, Logic, Garageband, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), iStopmotion, iMovie
Languages: Fluent in Spanish
AWARDS AND HONORS:
2022 Crown Award, Columbia Scholastic Press Association
2016 Perry Award, The Webb Schools
2013 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Artist in Residence
2013 Threadless Select Line, More Wishes
2012 Andy Warhol Preserve Visual Arts Program: Teaching Artist Residency
2011 Andy Warhol Preserve Visual Arts Program: Teaching Artist Residency
2010 Teachers College Myers Art Award: Caving, collaboration with Ardina Greco
2007-2010 Scholarships: Teachers College, Department of Computing, Communications, Technology and Education
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