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Patti Beltram
Adjunct Faculty
College of Doctoral Studies
Biography
Dr. Beltram has been an educator at the secondary and postsecondary levels for over 30 years. Dr. Beltram is a two-time National Career and Technical Education (CTE) National Teacher of the Year, CTE is her passion. "To serve" is her mission.
Education
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Programs Taught
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership (Qualitative Research)
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership (Quantitative Research)
  • Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning
  • Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning: Adult Learning (Qualitative Research)
Classes
  • EAD-501: Educational Administration: Foundations for the Developing Leader
  • EDL-827: Strategic Planning in K-12 Education
  • EDU-546: Curriculum Mapping
  • SEC-525: Methods and Strategies for Middle and High School Teachers
  • TLA-830: Adult Learning Theory
Research Interests
  • Secondary programs of study producing career success
  • Business partnership accelerating student programs of study and mutual economic gain
  • Innovative education for underrepresented populations
  • CTE Educator programs effects on institute student outcomes – Secondary and Post-Secondary
  • Instructional methods empower males to graduate with 4-year degrees
Publications
  • Beltram, Patricia. (1999). “Business Student Organizations: Bridging the Gap.” (Peer Reviewed Article).
  • Beltram, Patricia. (2003). “Total CTE Program Model Makes CTE the Answer.” (Peer Reviewed Article).
  • Beltram, Patricia. (2007). Public Perceptions of Peoria Unified School District's Career and Technical Education Programs.
  • Beltram, Patricia. (2010). “Total CTE Program Model Makes CTE the Answer.” (Journal Article).
  • Beltram, Patricia. (2011). "Making Assessing CTE Programs Meaningful. " (Journal Article).
Licenses / Certificates
  • Standard Secondary Education Certification, 7-12
  • Standard Vocational Education Certificate
  • Principal Certificate
  • Superintendent Certificate
  • Principal Certificate
Awards
  • Magna Award Honorable Mention - 2017
  • Administrator of the Year - 2012
  • Administrator of the Year - 2012
  • Administrator of the Year - 2012
  • Golden Bell for Technology Life Careers Program - 2010
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