My Resume - St. Francis Xavier University

Matthew J. Meyer, Senior Research Associate Immaculata Hall 405 St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada B2G 2W5 email: [email protected]

Tel: (H) 902 7832025

Date: July 2017 Educational Background Degrees

Ph.D. M.Ed. B.Ed. B.A.

1998 1992 1976 1974

McGill University – Educational Administration McGill University – Educational Administration University Of Western Ontario (Althouse College of Education) McGill University Employment History

September 1999- 2016 St. Francis Xavier University, Faculty of Education Chairperson, Department of Curriculum and Leadership (July 2008-May 2011) Senior Research Associate, (July 2016 to present) Associate Professor, September 2003 (tenured, January 2004-July 2016, retired) Assistant Professor (August 1999- August 2003) Course Instructor for: Education 505: Introduction to Educational Research (M.Ed) Education 508: Research literacy (M.Ed.; face to face, synchronous, asynchronous) Education 533: Dynamics of Educational Change (M.Ed) Education 543: Internship (M.Ed) Education 561: Foundations of Educational Administration (M.Ed., face to face, synchronous, asynchronous) Education 562: Contemporary Issues in Educational Administration theory (M.Ed) Education 569: Values and ethics in Education (M.Ed) Education 571: Specific Problems in School Administration (M.Ed) Education 573: Supervision of Instruction; Invited Guest Professor for the University of Bhutan, January 2004) (M.Ed) Education 569: Drama/theatre production practices (M.Ed) Education 583: Education and Planning (M.Ed) Education 593: Graduate level Independent Study projects (M.Ed) As visiting Professor at Brock University, St. Catherines Ontario 1F90: Introduction to Educational Studies (Fall 2006) EDUV 5V69: Education Through the Arts (Fall 2006) Education 434: Current issues in public education (B.Ed) Education 440: Content Literacy (B.Ed) C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Education 442: Drama Classroom applications P-12 (B.Ed) Education 432 A&B: Principles and Practices of Secondary Education (B.Ed) Education 469: Philosophical, legal, and historical issues in public education. (B.Ed) Education 470: Student-teacher supervision (first year B.Ed) Education 480: Student-teacher supervision (second year B.Ed) Education 499: Special Drama Issues in Secondary Education (B.Ed) Drama Institute (summer 2000)- classroom applications for in-service teachers As thesis/ project supervisor Masters Thesis Supervisor for Rosina Ahmad (2011) “Visual Journals, artistic processes, and cross-curricular connections: An arts informed Inquiry” Recipient Best - Best thesis CSSE for Arts Based Research (2012) Masters Thesis Supervision for Christine Wood, Fall (2010) “Impact of the Nova Scotia Accreditation Program on teaching and Student learning Masters Thesis Supervisor for Kevin Green, (2006) “Inclusive education: The perceived role of the school administrator” Masters Thesis Supervisor for Jeff B. Lewis, (2005) “School advisory councils and the classroom” Masters Thesis Supervisor for Geoffrey Hill, (2004) “The evolving role of the principal in a professional learning community in a Maritime school board” Masters Project Supervisor for Chesca LeLièvre-Deveau, (2010) “Principal Succession and its Impact on Staff Culture” Masters Project Supervisor for Cathy MacNeil, (2004) “Cross age tutoring: A theoretical application model” Masters Project Supervisor for Richard Cyr, (2004) “Principal’s perceptions on school advisory councils.” Masters Project Supervisor for Carolyn Murphy, (2003) “The implementation of school advisory councils” -As second reader for: Masters Thesis: Gregory Hadley “Left vs. Right: An Interpretive Study of Teacher Ideological Orientation and Pedagogy in the Global History 12 Classroom Masters Thesis: Garry L. Leyte “Collaboratively created classroom checks (ccccs)” (2013) Masters Thesis: Christopher Boulter, (2003) “Inclusive practices for antisocial students” Masters Thesis: Shawn Northfield, (2002) “Teachers’ perceptions of principal succession” Masters Project: Allister Ryan, (2004) “Customizing a grade nine transition program” Masters Project: John Kaulback, (2003) “B.E.S. T. Exploring behavior education support treatment: One principal’s perspective” -As third reader for C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Masters Thesis: Gillian Marks (2015) “Secondary Students Who Struggle: Looking Beyond Behaviors To Identify Support Systems -Masters Thesis: Stephan Perchard, (2010) “Controlling chaos: Unlocking Lord of the flies using process drama -As external PhD dissertation examiner for candidates: Joel Hall, University of Saskatchewan, “Exploring the Use of the Humanities: Towards Transformative Dialogue on Educational Issues” (2014) Robert Bahlieda, OISE/UT: “The role of patriarchy and gender in women elementary teachers’ experience with power” (2007) Edward MacNeil, OISE/UT: “Spirituality in educational leadership: Perspectives on Christian beliefs and administrative practice” (2005) As Committee Member: The Presidential Task Force on Sustaining the Academic Priorities of STFX University 2014-2015 University Planning and Priorities Committee: 2012-2015 University Senate: October 2009-May 2012 University Graduate Studies: 2002-2005, 2007-2110 University Chairs Selection Committee: 2004-2006 University Library: September 2000-2003 Faculty (nee School) of Education: Graduate Studies: since 2000 School of Education: Handbook: 2000-2001 School of Education: Program (B.Ed): 1999-2000 Other Service to the StFX University Community: As On-site coordinator and university liaison for the Ghandi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Exhibition Held at the Coady International Institute, StFX University, October 2011. As Board Member, Theatre Antigonish, 2009-2013 As project coordinator- with Theatre Antigonish. “A night of Arthur Miller”, Spring 2008. As adjudicator for the Theatre Antigonish One Act Play Festival., April 2008. As Event Coordinator- Anti violence concert December 6, 2003, “Change the tune: taking action against violence in our community.” As Stage Director- The Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare) - October 2002 As Coordinator for Campus Rape Awareness Drama Project -Winter 2000 As adjudicator for the Theatre Antigonish One Act Play Festival- April 2000 September 1976 to August 1999 Department Head, Performing Arts; and Program Director, Drama and Theatre Arts, St. George's School of Montreal (High School) 1) Program Director, Drama and Theatre Arts, - Duties include the curriculum planning, implementation, and teaching of all drama and theatre arts courses at all grade levels (7 to 11- no grade 12 in Quebec); the preparation and presentation of C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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some 10-12 theatre productions per year; the organization and supervision of the annual senior drama class tour; (Directed and or produced 210+ productions and 550+ performances between September 1976-June 1999 including annual performance tour with graduating class since 1985 (see performance history appendix). 2) Department Head, Performing Arts (July 1990 to June 1999) Duties include the program development and administrative supervision of all secondary music, drama, theatre, and movement curricula; the co-ordination of all High School visual and performing arts activities; and to organize any inter-school (with St. George's Elementary) visual and performing arts projects; to serve as Technical Advisor and Manager of the BCB Studio Performance Space. 3) Department Head, Visual and Performing Arts (January 1977-June 1990); Along with administrative duties also served as on site coordinator of school building expansion program and was design consultant for school’s performing arts facility (1988-1989). Sept-December 1995-December 1995 Co-Teacher of “Foundations of Educational Administration;” this is a graduate level required course in the Department of Administration and Policy Studies, Faculty of Education, McGill University. 2012-2016+

Research Grants Center for Regional Studies As co- principal researcher with David Young. A two year study on the evaluation of PEBS as Citizenship Reclamation in Nova Scotia secondary schools in eastern Nova Scotia. Amount: $4928

2009- 2011

SSHRC SMI Grant. As principal researcher. A one year pilot study in preparation for a larger study looking at PEBS assessment protocols in local school boards. Amount: $2500

2008- 2010

StFX Service Learning Fund As Principal researcher. A three year study with undergraduate human kinetics (2008), Nutrition Students (2009), BEd Physical Education Students (2009 and 2010) using causal structured improvisation scenarios to assist in health education programming. Amount $3800.00

2002-2006

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) As co-principal researcher with Robert B. Macmillan. A three year study to study the effects of rapid principal turnover in public schools from a teachers’ perspective. Amount $127,700

2002-2003

Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union As co-principal researcher with Robert B. Macmillan. A research project to study the Challenge for Credit phenomenon in Nova Scotia Secondary Schools. Amount: $19,500.

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2001-2002

Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union As co-principal researcher with Robert B. Macmillan. A study to measure the impact of budgetary cuts on the implementation of the province’s Inclusion Policy in public schools. Amount $16,000

2001

Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda (PCERA) Symposium on Teacher Education/Educator Training - The evolving role of the principal With Robert B. Macmillan and Ann Sherman. The Council of Ministers of Education in Canada funded a research project examining the changes to Canadian education and the needs for training. Amount: $3650

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ST.FXU- UCR The Use of TAR (Theatre as Representation) in administrative Studies. This study examined how present in-service administrators feel towards administrative issues in schools. The collected data has served to formulate current such trends and to inspire dramatic scenarios to be used in pre-service administrator instruction and related school administration research. Amount $1600. Publications Please note that all publications are equally co-authored where collaborated

Refereed Journals Meyer, M.J., Young, D. (2014). Theatre as representation(TAR) as an immediate response assessment tool in higher education. 2013 Atlantic University Teaching Showcase Proceedings, XV11, July 2014, 159-169. Meyer, M.J., Young, D. (2014). Assessing positive effective behavior support (PEBS) programs in rural Nova Scotia schools: An initial examination. International Journal of Education and Research, 2,1, 1-14. Meyer, M.J., Young, D. (2013). Tar (theatre as representation) as a provocative teaching tool in school administration: a dramatized inclusive classroom scenario. Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 142, pp. 69-89. Meyer, M.J., Young, D. (2013). “Theatre as Representation (TAR), and the teaching of a graduate administration of inclusive schools course.” In Education, 19, (1), pp. 35-49. Young, D., Meyer, M.J. (2012). [published, cataloged 2011]. “The Charter and special education litigation: Implications for discretion in decision-making.” The Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations, 22, (1), pp.75-86.


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Meyer, M. J., Mitchell, C. (2011). “Contested practices of social justice.” The Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations, 21, (1), pp. 1-22. Wood, C., Meyer, M.J. (2011). “ Impact of the Nova Scotia accreditation program on teaching and student learning: An initial study, Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, Issue 124, 1-33. Robinson, D.B., & Meyer, M.J. (2011) “Health education and interactive drama: Findings from a service learning project. Health Education Journal, 70(3), 1-10. Doi:10.1177/00178911398811 Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R. “Micropolitics and principal succession” (2011). The Canadian Journal of Educational Administration & Policy, Issue # 117, February 7, 2011, pp.1-26. Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R.B., & Northfield, S. (2009). The use of conscience and discretion as constructs in principals’ difficult or conflicted decision making dealings during principal succession events. International Studies in Educational Administration, (37)3, pp. 20-36. Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R & Northfield. (2009). Principal turnover and its impact on teacher morale. International Journal of Leadership in Education, (12), 2, pp.171-185. Meyer, M.J. (2008). Using a theatre as representation scenario as a teaching vehicle in B.Ed. and M.Ed. preparation Programs. LEARNing Landscapes, (1), 2, pp. 217-229. Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., (2006). Inclusion & guilt: Emotional fallout in the secondary classroom. Exceptionality Education Canada. 16 (1), pp.25-44. Northfield, S., Macmillan, R., & Meyer, M.J. (2006). Strategic leadership in principal succession. Journal of Educational Administration & Foundations. 17, (2), pp.72-94. Meyer, M.J. & Kerry-Moran, K.J. (2005). Evidence and artistic integrity in arts-based research: The place of artistic quality. Arts & Learning Journal, 21 (1), pp. 37-62. Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., & Northfield, S. (2004). Trust and its role in principal succession: A preliminary examination of a continuum of trust. Leadership and Policy in schools, 3(4), 275-294. Meyer, M.J. (2004).Theatre as representation (TAR) in the teaching of teacher and administrator preparation programs. International Electronic Journal For Leadership in Learning,8(6). ISSN 12-06-9620. http://www.ucalgary.ca/~iejll. Meyer, M.J. &. Macmillan, R. (2003). Enlivening data: Using theatre to communicate educational research. Arts and Research Journal, 19 (1), 55-73. Meyer, M.J. (2001). Reflective leadership training in practice using theatre as representation. Journal of International Leadership in Education- Theory and Practice, 4(2), 147-169. C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Meyer, M.J. & Macmillan, R.B. (2001). The Principal’s role in transition: Instructional leadership ain’t what it used to be. International Electronic Journal For Leadership in Learning, 5(13-14), ISSN 1206-9620. Meyer, M.J. (2001). Illustrating issues of power and control: The use of a dramatic scenario in Administration Training. Educational Management and Training, 29(4) 449-465. Meyer, M.J. (1998). Remembering Geoffrey Isherwood. The McGill Journal of Education, 33, (3) 335-338. Refereed Books Meyer, M.J. (2008). Improving the selection and performance of school principals: Using theatre as a professional development tool. Lewiston, NY: The Edwin Mellon Press. Refereed Chapters in Books Meyer, M.J. (In Press 2015). “Arts-inspired performance assessment considerations for educational leaders.” In Scott, S., Scott, D., Webber, C. (Eds.) Conference: Leadership of Assessment, inclusion, and Dordrecht: The Netherlands: Springer (tentative and under negotiation). Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R.B., Northfield, S. (2012). “Conscience and discretion in principals’ conflicted decision making about principal succession.” In Manley-Casimer, M. & Moffet, A. (Eds.) Administrative Discretion in Education Calgary: Brush Education. (148-171). Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, Northfield, S. & Foley, M. (2011) “Principal turnover and the impact on teacher-principal relationships: Mitigating emerging values issues.” In White, R. and Cooper, K. (Eds.), Principals of succession: transfer and rotation in educational administration. In K. Leithwood (Series Editor). Studies in Educational Leadership. Dordrecht: The Netherlands: Springer. (65-88). Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J. & Northfield, S. (2011). “The school district and the development of trust in new principals: Policies and actions that influence succession.” In White, R. and Cooper, K. (Eds.), Principals of succession: transfer and rotation in educational administration. In K. Leithwood (Series Editor). Studies in Educational Leadership. Dordrecht: The Netherlands: Springer. (27-40). Northfield, S., Macmillan, R., & Meyer, M.J. (2011). “Trust during Transition: Strategic Leadership and trust development during principal succession.” In White, R. and Cooper, K. (Eds.), Principals of succession: transfer and rotation in educational administration. In K. Leithwood (Series Editor). Studies in Educational Leadership. Dordrecht: The Netherlands: Springer. (109-138).


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Meyer, M.J. (2010). “Expanding the Boundaries of School Development.” In Anderson. K. (Ed.) A leadership compendium: A collection of papers from established and emerging scholars on the succession of novice principals. Fredericton: ACEAL. (190-191). Northfield, S., Macmillan, R., & Meyer, M.J. (2010). “Trust in transition: The influence of established vice principals on the succession of novice principals.” In Anderson. K. (Ed.) A leadership compendium: A collection of papers from established and emerging scholars on the succession of novice principals. Fredericton: ACEAL. (73-91). Meyer, M.J. (2009). Transcendence: the journey from hard data into artistic depiction: theatre as representation. In Kouritzin, S., Nathalie, A., Norman, R. (Eds.) Qualitative research: Challenging orthodoxies in Standard Academic Discourse(s) (pp. 83-102) New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis. Kerry-Moran, K.J. & Meyer, M.J. (2009). “Lighting the fires within: Pre-service teachers learning in and through drama.” In M. Narey, Ed. Making meaning: Constructing multimodal perspectives of language, literacy, and learning through arts-based early childhood education, (pp.207-228). New York; Springer. Macmillan, R.B., Meyer, M.J., & Northfield, S. (2005). Principal succession and the continuum of trust in schools. In Armstrong, H., Ed. Examining the practice of school administration in Canada. Calgary: Detselig. Meyer, M.J. (2005). The Practice. In Saldaña, J., Ed. Ethnodrama: An anthology of reality theatre. Sage: Altamira Press. Macmillan, R., &. Meyer, M.J. (2002). The Principalship: What comes with experience? In Fennell, H., Editor. The Role of the Principal in Canada. Calgary: Detselig. Meyer, M.J. (2002). Adventures with Geof. In J. Isherwood & P. Baker, (Editors), Visiting Scholar: A Reader for Educational Leaders, 182-194. Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec: Shoreline Press. Related Non-refereed Publications Northfield, S., Macmillan, R., & Meyer, M.J. (2008). Succession and trust development. The Cap Journal, 16, No.1, Winter 2008, pp. 15-18. Meyer, M.J. (2006). Book Review of Robert B. Macmillan (Ed.), (2003) Questioning Leadership: The Greenfield Legacy. In The Canadian Journal of Education, 29(3), 900903. Foran, A., Meyer, M., Orr, J., & Tompkins, J. (2006). Professionalism Through Partnerships. The Teacher 44(8), April, p.8. Meyer, M.J. (2003). Theatre as representation: Using data to inspire a creative work to use as a teaching tool. Arts-informed, November 2003. C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Meyer, M.J. (2003). “I’m not as good as I though I was” A short scene inspired by interview data and written in a ‘Theatre as representation’ construct. Arts-informed, November 2003. Meyer, M.J. (2002). Raising the Banner of Humanity. New Century, March 2002, (257) 23-26. Meyer, M.J. (1994). Going on the Road, How to make Touring Work. Teaching Theatre, Summer 1994. Meyer, M.J. (1993). Strategic Planning for the Arts Administrator. Teaching Theatre, Winter 1993. Reports: Macmillan, R, & Meyer, M.J. (2003). Challenge for Credit: Final Report. A research project for the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union. Macmillan, R, & Meyer, M.J. (2003). Challenge for Credit: A Preliminary Report. A research Project for the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union. Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Edmunds, A., Edmunds, G., Feltmate, C. (May, 2002). A Survey of the Impact on Government Funding Cuts on Inclusion: An Interim Report. A research Project for the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union. Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Edmunds, A., Edmunds, G., Feltmate, C. (July, 2002). A Survey of the Impact on Government Funding Cuts on Inclusion: The Final Report. A research project for the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union. Macmillan, R., Sherman, A., & Meyer, M.J. (2002). The evolving role of educational administrators (the synopsis). In 2001 Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda Symposium Report: Teacher Education/Educator Training: Current trends and future Directions, 22. Ottawa: Canadian Education Statistics Council (Statistics Canada) As invited reviewer for scholarly publications The International Journal of Leadership in Education The Arts and Research Journal LEARNing Journal Canadian Journal of Education As Editorial Board Member Canadian Journal of Education 2006-2009 C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Theses (April 1998). Transitional Wars: A Study Of Power, Control, And Conflict In Executive Succession – Theatre As Representation . Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. (June 1992). The Marginalization Of The Principal – Unpublished M.ED. Monograph, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. (April 1976). Jazz 'Inspired' Technical Preparations For Middle To Upper Grade Instrumental Classes And A Beginning Ten Lesson Unit In Introducing Jazz Improvisation To Instrumental Classes. Unpublished B.Ed. mini-thesis. University of Western Ontario. Other Writings and Artistic Works ______(June 1982). - Family Revolution, a one act improvisation play performed at the 1982 NSC World Peace Culture Festival (Montreal- Concordia University). _______(March 1975). - wrote and directed the mime play, A Day And Never A Wakeup, at McGill University (for members of a drama movement class). _______(December 1974). - Published interview of Ms. Janet Birch in the Women's collective Press, McGill University, Volume 1, No.1. _______(June 1974). - The full length Play, Little People, which received both “the Lionel Shapiro Award in English” and “The Chester MacNaughten Prize for Creative Writing” from McGill University. The play is catalogued in the University Library. _______(February 1974). - Co-wrote the television play, The Webb, with Ms. Barbara Fish at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto, Ontario. Scholarly Paper Presentations Refereed/Reviewed Paper Presentations Meyer, M. J. & Young, D. (2016) Success of PEBS in Rural Nova Scotia secondary schools: Teacher and administrator voices. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Calgary, Alberta). Meyer, M. J. & Young, D. (2015). Evaluation of PEBS in secondary schools as a vehicle for fostering citizenship. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Ottawa, Ontario) Meyer, M. J. & Young, D. (2013). Theatre as representation (TAR) as an assessment tool in higher education. Paper presented at the Association of Atlantic Universities Teaching Showcase (Sackville, NB)


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Meyer, M.J. & Young, D. (2011). Assessing Positive Behaviour Support (PEBS) Programs- A completed pilot study. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Fredericton, NB) Robinson, D., & Meyer, M.J. (2011). Health education and interactive Drama : Findings from a service learning project. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Fredericton, NB) Young, D. & Meyer, M.J. (2011). The use of TAR (Theatre as Representation) in the teaching of a graduate administration in inclusive education course. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Fredericton, NB) Young, D., Meyer, M.J. (2010). Assessing Positive Effective Behavior Support (PEBS) Programs. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Montreal,Qc) Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R. (2010 ). The Micropolitics of principal succession. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Montreal, Qc) Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., (2010). Issues of Micropolitics in Principal Succession. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting (Denver, Colorado) Young, D., Meyer, M.J. (2009). Teachers and students: Charter Rights at the crossroads [revised]. Paper presented at The International Conference on Inspiration and Innovation in Teaching and Teacher (St. Johns, Nfl.) Meyer, M.J. (2009). Theatre as representation. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Ottawa, Ont.) Macmillan, R. Meyer, M.J., (2009). The role of emotions during succession. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Ottawa, Ont.) Young, D., Meyer, M.J. (2009) Teachers and students: Charter Rights at the crossroads.(2009). Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Ottawa, Ont.) Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Northfield, S., (2009). The role of emotions during succession. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting (San Diego, California). Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., Northfield, S., (2008) The use of conscience and discretion as constructs in principals’ difficult or conflicted decision making dealings during principal succession events. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Vancouver, B.C.). Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Northfield, S., T.(2008). Teachers’ courage and the New Principal. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Vancouver, B.C.). C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Northfield, S., Meyer, M.J., & Macmillan, R., (2008) Strategic Leadership and Trust development during principal succession. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (Vancouver, B.C.). Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., Northfield, S., (2008) What are the values that inform Conscience and Discretion in Principal Succession? A paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, (New York, USA, April). Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Northfield, S., Teachers’ courage and the New Principal.(2008). A paper to be presented American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, (New York, USA, April). Meyer, M.J., & Mitchell, C. (2007). Contested practices of social justice. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., Northfield, S., (2007).Values Mitigation between Teachers and the New Principal: An Emerging Typology. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Northfield, S., (2007).Trust, Mistrust, and Distrust: The Negotiation of Meaning during Principal Succession, V2. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., Northfield, S. (2007). Value(s) assumption(s) of teachers and the new principal: an emerging typology. A Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, (Chicago, USA, April). Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Northfield, S. (2007). Trust, Mistrust, and Distrust: The Negotiation of Meaning during Principal Succession. A Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, (Chicago, USA, April). Meyer, M.J. , Macmillan, R., Northfield., & Foley, M. (2006). Mitigating emergent values arising around principal succession events (revised). Paper given at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (Toronto, Ontario) Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Northfield., & Foley, M. (2006). The school district and the development of trust in new principals: Policies and actions that influence succession. Paper given at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (Toronto, Ontario) Northfield, S., Meyer, M.J., & Macmillan, R., (2006). Trust During transition: How viceprincipals influence teachers’ trust with new principals during principal succession. A Paper presented at Paper given at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (Toronto, Ontario) Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., & Northfield, S., Foley, M. (2006).Principal Turnover and the impact on teacher-principal relationships: Correlative emerging value issues. A Paper presented


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at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, San Francisco, California, USA. Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., & Northfield, S., Foley, M. (2006). The School District and the development of trust in new principals: Policies and Actions. A Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, San Francisco, California, USA. Northfield, S., Meyer, M.J ., & Macmillan, R., (2006). Trust During transition: How viceprincipals influence teachers’ trust with new principals during principal succession. A Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, San Francisco, California, USA. Meyer, M.J. , Macmillan,R., Northfield., & Foley, M. (2005). Mitigating emergent values arising around principal succession events. Paper given at the 10th Annual Values & Leadership Conference, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA, ,October Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., & Northfield, S. (2005). Principal Succession and morale: Behavioral descriptors/indicators. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (London, Ontario). Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., & Northfield, S . (2005). Principal Succession and the Culture of Individual aspiration. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (London, Ontario). Northfield, S., Macmillan, R., & Meyer, M.J., (2005). Strategic leadership during a principal succession. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. (London, Ontario). Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., & Northfield, S . (2005). Principal Succession and the Continuum of Trust in Schools. A Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., & Northfield, S. (2005). Principal turnover and the impact on teacher-principal relationships: the school culture aspect of teacher morale. A Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Northfield, S., Macmillan, R., & Meyer, M.J., (2005). Strategic leadership during a principal succession. A Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Macmillan, R., Northfield, S., Meyer, M.J. (2004). Trust and its role in principal succession: a preliminary examination of a continuum of trust. A paper presented at the British. Paper given at the Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society (BELMAS)conference, in association with the Standing Conference on Research in Educational Leadership and Management (SCRELM) St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University, United Kingdom. Meyer, M.J. (2004). Spirituality and educational leadership. (2004). A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Winnipeg., Manitoba C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R., & Northfield, S. (2004). Principal Turnover and the impact on teacher-principal relationships: Year two- impact on culture and morale. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., & Northfield, S. (2004). Trust and its role in principal succession: a preliminary examination of a hierarchy of trust. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba Northfield, S., Macmillan, R., & Meyer, M.J., (2004). Comparative perceptions of succession: building culture through leadership. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba Meyer, M.J., & Kerry-Moran, K. (2004). Evidence and Artistic Integrity in Art-Based Research: Necessity with a bit of folly? Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, San Diego, California. Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J. & Northfield, S. (2004). Trust and its role in principal succession. Paper presented at the for American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, San Diego, California. Meyer, M.J. (2003).Theatre As Representation (TAR) in the Teaching of Teacher and administrator Educational Preparation Programs. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago. USA. Butler-Kisber, L., Meyer, M.J., Bodone, F., Davis, D., Hussey, C. (2003) Extended Course: Artful Analysis and Representation in Qualitative Inquiry Using poetry, Theatre and Collage: an extended full day course presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago. USA. Macmillan, R.B., & Meyer, M.J. (2003). Rapid Principal Turnover and the impact on Teacher – Principal Relationships. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago. USA. Macmillan, R.B. & Meyer, M.J. (2003). Principal Turnover and its Impact on Teachers’ Work: A preliminary study. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Halifax. Meyer, M.J. & Macmillan, R.B. (2003). Inclusion and Guilt: The emotional fallout for teachers. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Halifax. Meyer, M.J. (2002). Theatre as Representation (TAR) and Constructivist Elements in the Teaching of Educational Administration. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Toronto, Ontario


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Macmillan, R.B. & Meyer, M.J. (2002). The Principalship: what comes with experience? A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Toronto, Ontario Meyer, M.J. & Macmillan, R.B. (2002). Enlivening Data: Using Theatre to Communicate Educational Research. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, April 2002 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Meyer, M..J. & Macmillan, R. (May 2001). The Principal's Role in Transition. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Quebec City, Quebec. Macmillan, R., Meyer, M.J., Sherman, A. (May 2001). Schools, communities and the evolving role of educational administrators: a paper presented at the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda (PCERA) Symposium on Teacher Education/Educator Training, Quebec City, Quebec. Meyer, M.J. (2000). “Theatre as Representation: a teaching tool for in-service administrators. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, at Edmonton, Alberta, May 2000. Meyer, M.J. (1998). Subliminal leadership and Subversive Values in Organizations as represented through theatre. A paper presented at OISE/University of Toronto Annual Conference on Values and Educational Leadership, October 1998. Meyer, M.J. (1997). Theatre As Representation. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, St. John’s, Newfoundland, June. 1997. Meyer, M..J. & Isherwood, G. (June 1993). Procedural Studies in Principal Selection Analysis: “The Marginalization of the Principal” – a one act play. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society For he Study of Education, Ottawa, Ontario. June 1993. Non-refereed scholarly paper presentations Meyer, M.J. (2005). Using 3-dimensional metaphors in the teaching of educational administration. A paper presented at the annual Atlantic Educators Conference, November, 2005, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Meyer, M.J. (2005) Theatre as representation in the teaching of educational administration. A paper resented at the annual Atlantic Educators Conference, November, 2005, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Northfield, S., & Meyer, M.J. (2005). Trust, strategic leadership and values consideration in principal succession. A paper presented at the annual Atlantic Educators Conference, November, 2005, Antigonish, Nova Scotia.


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Meyer, M.J., Macmillan R., & Northfield, S. (2003) Preliminary report to Part 2 (the interviews): Rapid Principal Turnover and the Impact on Teacher. Atlantic Educators Conference, Halifax, November 2003. Meyer, M.J., Macmillan, R.B. (2002). The Concern of Rapid Principal Turnover: A preliminary view. Paper presented at the Twelfth Annual Atlantic Educators Conference. November at University of New Brunswick, Moncton, NB. Meyer, M.J. (2001). Tar Scenario Use in The Teaching Of Pre-Service Teachers. A paper presented at the Eleventh Atlantic Educators Conference – November 2001 at Acadia University. Meyer, M.J. (2000). The use of a ‘Theatre as Representation’ approach in the teaching of educational administration. A paper presented at the Tenth Annual Conference of Atlantic Educators, November 2000. Invited Guest Paper Presentations and /or demonstrations Service to the University and Secondary Public Education Communities Meyer, M.J. (2016). As guest lecturer. Perspectives in research to Entry level adult education masters candidates. Prof. Maureen Coady. (April 13, 2016) Meyer, M.J. (2016). As guest lecturer. Creative approaches to patient interviewing for nursing students. Prof. Daniel Nagel, STFX Department of Nursing. (February 11, 2016). Meyer, M.J. (2016) As guest lecturer. Metacognitive approaches to learning for Nursing students. Prof. Daniel Nagel, STFX Department of Nursing. (February 5, 2016). Meyer, M.J. (2015). As guest lecturer. On SGI Buddhism and new religious movements. Prof. K. Penner, StFX Department of Religious Studies. (October 26,2015). Meyer,M.J. (2015). As guest lecturer. On Buddhism and the modern world: a follower’s perspective. Prof. K. Penner, StFX Department of Religious Studies. (March, 12, 2015). Meyer,M.J. (2014). As guest lecturer. On Buddhism and the modern world: the 2nd and 16th chapters of the Lotus Sutra. .Prof. K. Penner, StFX Department of Religious Studies. (November 24, 2014). Meyer, M. J. (2013). As guest lecturer. On SGI Buddhism and its use in daily life. Prof. K. Penner, StFX Department of Religious Studies. October 25 & 26, 2013. Meyer, M. J. (2013). As guest lecturer. On George Ryga’s Indian: the voice of the text. For Selected topics in Canadian literature I: Canadian Drama. Prof. K.Wright, StFX Department of English. Meyer, M. J. (2012). As guest lecturer. On the SGI Buddhism Movement. For New Religions course. Prof. K. Penner, StFX Department of Religious Studies. October 24, 2012. C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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Meyer, M.J. (2011) As guest speaker. Makaguchi and the tenets of value creating pedagogy. SGI Canada Educators Confeence, Caledon, Ontario. August 12, 2011. Meyer, M.J. (2010). As guest lecturer. Scene directing for secondary school drama class settings. B.Ed Drama Pedagogy course. Instructor R. Wolf, StFX University. February 4, 2010. Meyer, M.J. (2010). As guest lecturer. Teaching Dramatic works in the English Language Arts secondary classroom. For B.Ed English Language Arts Pedagogy course. Prof. L. Kearns, StFX University. February 4, 2010. Meyer, M.J. (2010). As guest lecturer. Issues of stage interpretation in The Way of the World. English 3rd year course- Prof E. Wilputte. StFX University. March 18, 1010. Meyer, M.J. (2008). As guest lecturer. Arts-inspired performance assessment considerations for educational leaders presented at the University of Calgary for the Alberta Student Assessment Study, Oct 2, 2008. Meyer, M.J. (2006). Theatre as Representation in the Study of Educational Administration. A paper presented to the Faculty of Education at Brock University as Visiting Scholar. November 16, 2006. Meyer, M.J., & Northfield, S. Trust and the Principalship. A paper presented at the Annual Symposium in Educational Administration and Leadership (NSELC), May 2, 2004, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Meyer, M.J. (2003, October) As guest lecturer. Playwriting for creative writing. English 3rd year course- Prof J. Lynes. StFX University. Meyer, M.J. (2003, March). As guest speaker for B. Marciniak’s Comparative Religions Course : Arts, Life and Buddhism. Meyer, M.J. (2001). Makigucchi and Value Creating Pedagogy. A paper presented at the First SGI-Canada Educators Conference. August 16-19, 2001, Caledon, Ontario. Meyer, M.J. (2001). The Proposed Code of Conduct and School Risk Management. A paper presented at the Third Annual Symposium in Educational Administration and Leadership (NSELC), May 3-4, 2001, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Meyer, M. J. (2000). “Reflective Professional Development through Theatre as Representation. A paper presented to the 2nd annual Principalship Symposium (NSELC), Antigonish, Nova Scotia, May, 2000. Meyer, M.J. (1997). Political Savvy - Dealing With Your School Administration (double session). Advanced Advocacy Applications (three sessions). As Guest presenter at The


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Educational Theatre Association’s (ETA) International Convention , Toronto, Ontario. August, 1997. Meyer, M. J. (1992).- Studies In Curriculum Planning And Management For The Middle And High School Drama/Theatre Classroom Arenas. As Invited Guest Workshop Lecturer at the Educational Theatre Association (ETA) National Convention, Chicago, Illinois. August 1992. Meyer, M. J. ( 1991).- Thematic Matrix Analysis In Drama Text Project Studies For The Advanced Special Needs Student. A paper presented at the PAC/PACT Teachers Annual Convention, Montreal, Quebec. November 1991. Meyer, M. J. (1990).- Subject: Curriculum Planning For The Novice Drama Instructor; A paper presented at the Quebec Federation of the Arts Annual Conference, Montreal Quebec, August 1990. Meyer, M. J. (1990). Causality Theory and Ichinen Sanzen in Theme Orientation: A Pedagogical Approach In The Secondary High School Drama - Theatre Arts Classroom Arena. A paper presented to Soka Education System leaders, Tokyo, Japan, April 1990. Meyer, M. J. (1987). - Secondary drama - theatre curricula; A paper presented at the QAIS Annual Conference, Lennoxville, Quebec. January, 1987. Meyer, M. J. (1985). The Giving and Taking Of Production Notes. A paper presented at the American Theater Association (ATA) Convention, Toronto, Ontario, August 1985 Meyer, M. J. (1984).

The Drama Curriculum Within Secondary Education. Paper presented at the QAIS Annual Conference, Montreal, Quebec, January 1984 As Consultant, Technical Director, or In-service Facilitator Service to the larger educational community March 2016- as guest teacher to grade 10 drama class at Northumberland High School, Alma. NS. Issues of directing onstage scene stagings. April 2015- as guest teacher to grade 12 English IB students at Northumberland High School, Alma, NS. A deep look at Shakespeare’s King Lear in several tragedy traditions). April 21. 2015). April 2015- as guest teacher in the grade 11 drama class at Sir John A. Macdonald High School, Halifax, NS. On directing scene studies. (April 24, 2015) October 2013- with StFX B.Ed. students (for Service Learning) at Antigonish Education Center, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Using drama practices in the teaching of peer pressure issues in (grade 6) Education. March 2, 2012


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April 2013- as guest teacher to Grade 12 IB students at Citadel High School, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Understanding Drama and Theatrical conventions in the Arther Miller’s, Death of a Salesman. April 17, 2013. March 2012- with StFX B.Ed. students (for Service Learning) at Antigonish Education Center, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Using drama practices in the teaching of anti-bullying Education. March 2, 2012 December 2011- as guest teacher for Grade 12 Drama class at Northumberland High School. Alma, Nova Scotia. Understanding and staging dramatic scenes. December 8, 2011. February 2010- with StFX B.Ed students (for Service Learning) at East Antigonish Education Center, Tracadie, Nova Scotia. Using drama practices in the teaching of health/fitness Education. February 12, 2010. October (2009) as workshop presenter: Working with drama selected scenes in the classroom. Educational Drama Association of Nova Scotia Annual Conference. Oct 23, Halifax, Nova Scotia. April 2009- as guest lecturer at Dr. J.H.Gillis High School International Baccalaureate English Grade 12 class- “ Understanding theatrical texts in production.” April 2009- with StFX Human Nutrition students (for Service Learning) at St. Andrews Education Center, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Using drama practices in the teaching of health/nutrition education. March 2009- with StFX B.Ed students (for Service Learning) at St. Mary’s Education Center, Sherbrook, Nova Scotia. Using drama practices in the teaching of health/fitness Education. March 2008- with StFX Human Kinetics students (for Service Learning) at H.J. Macdonald Elementary School, Hetherton, NS. Using drama practices in the teaching of health Education (two sessions). October 2006- with Kerry Roodvoets presented an all day teaching workshop to SGI Toronto Future Group Education Leaders, Toronto, Ontario November 2005- As facilitator for C.P. Allen High School, Halifax, N.S. Assisted in the Inservice day focusing on school vision and administration direction with teaching faculty. May 2005- As Guest teacher for St. Mary’s Academy, Sherbrook, N.S. Gave an acting workshop to grades 10 and 11 drama students. June 2004- As Guest teacher for St. Andrew’s Junior School, Antigonish, N.S. Gave a one week workshop to two grade eight English Language Arts classes in the interpretation of dramatic texts.


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February 2004. As Guest lecturer to the Prince Arthur Middle School Peace Day. Presented three interactive workshops on anti-violence to student participants. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. November 2003. As Lighting Designer for The Music Man. Music of the Night Company, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. August 2003. Interpreting The Grades 10 and 11 Nova Scotia Drama Arts program. A 2 Day workshop for the Nova Scotia Ministry of Education held at Canning, Nova Scotia. November, December 2002. Storytelling Workshops for Elementary School Teachers in five schools of the Strait Regional School Board, Nova Scotia. January 2002- Lighting consultant and guest lecturer for St. Mary’s Academy, Sherbrook, NS for their production of Tartuff. May 2001- Lighting consultant and guest lecturer for St. Mary’s Academy, Sherbrook, NS for their production of Taming of the Shrew; Also served as adjudicator for the school’s One act Play festival. August 2001- Workshop leader for a organizational and ethics day at Potlotek First Nations Board of Education, Chapel Island, Nova Scotia. December 2000- Guest lecturer for characterization using famous scenes from plays At Chegnecto Education Center, Truro, NS. July 1994- Consultant with Prof. G. Isherwood (McGill University) for a leadership conference for the Inuit Kativik School Commission. June 1993- As consultant for THE STORM KING SCHOOL (Cornwall, New York): Assessed plant and curricular needs for the Performing Arts courses. October 1993- Invited participant for THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR THEATRE AND EDUCATION's theatre educator's delegation to The People's Republic of China sponsored by the Citizen Ambassador Program of People to People International. September 1993- Technical Director and On-Site Production Manager for the "Toward a Century of Humanity: An Overview Of Human Rights In Today's World" Exhibition; presented jointly by SGI, The University of Montreal and UNESCO held at the University of Montreal. May and June 1989- On site setup co-ordinator for the SGI/UNESCO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S ART FESTIVAL, "THE WORLD I LOVE," exhibited at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec and at the Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Ontario. September 1989-November 1989- as an Education Consultant for GEMS Conference and Consulting Service; serving as the Technical Director for The Shawbridge Youth Center's production of David Pody's CRYSTAL DREAMS. C. V. Matthew J. Meyer

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November 1984 - Production Co-ordinator and Stage Manager for the NSC Montreal World Peace Culture Festival (University of Quebec at Montreal). June 1982 - Production and Stage Manager for the NSC World Peace Culture Festival held at Concordia University, Montreal. March l981 - Served as the Arts Evaluator for the Colorado Academy School, Boulder, Colorado evaluation project. February l979 - Directed the science fiction opera, PATH OF LIGHT by Byron Herman at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. Awards 2016

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June 1999 “Honorable Mention” recipient of the Thomas Greenfield Award (CASEA) Competition for most outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in the field of Canadian Educational Administration. June 1995 Recipient with St. George’s School of Montreal of the Educational Theatre Association’s (ETA) MOST OUTSTANDING SCHOOL AWARD for Drama Education for Region 10 (Canada, and Northern U.S. Midwest). Teacher Certification Province of Nova Scotia- Certificate Class 8 Regular Province of Quebec – Permanent Certification to teach English Language Arts and Music at the secondary level (from grade 7 in Quebec). New York State – Public School Teacher Certificate: Permanent Certification as a School Administrator/Supervisor. Affiliations and memberships Editorial Board Member, Canadian Journal of Education (2006-2009) Editorial Board Member, The Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy American Education Research Association (AERA) Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration (CASEA/CSSE) First Vice-President 2008-2010 Second Vice President 2006-2008 Nova Scotia Education Leadership Consortium (NSELC) program planning committee (2003-05), 2007-2011 SGI Canada Future Group Planning Committee

Early History Born in New York City; graduated from East Meadow High School (East Meadow, New York) in 1966. Attended Nassau Community College (Garden City, New York) from 1966-1968. Was involved in the Nassau County 4-H Club movement from ages 9-18; was awarded several leadership awards (National 4-H Club, Elks Club) and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army as Sp/5 in 1971. Mother (deceased) was professional classical pianist, teacher and piano accompanist to professional dance and theatre companies. Father (deceased) was a sociologist and administrator at Youth House (NYC), a detention home for delinquent young males.


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