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David DeJong

David DeJong

David DeJong

Dean of the College of Education, Director of the Teacher Apprenticeships

Department

College of Education

Education

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Northern Iowa, 2012
Superintendent's License in Educational Leadership, University of Northern Iowa. 2010
M.A. Educational Leadership, Drake University, 2007
B.A., Elementary Education & Middle Level Education, University of Northern Iowa, 2004

Biography

David De Jong Ed.D., is the Dean of the College of Education and Director of Teacher Apprenticeships at Dakota State University. Before this, he was an Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Educational  Leadership in the School of Education at the University of South Dakota. He has taught graduate online and hybrid courses and chaired many doctoral dissertation committees. He has published 32 peer-reviewed journal articles, and his research agenda includes technology, innovation, and simulations. He was awarded the University of South Dakota School of Education Teaching in Excellence Award in 2017 and the University of South Dakota School of Education Research in Excellence Award in 2019 and in 2021. He is the past President of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (2021-2022). His previous experience includes serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent.

Contact

Office Location: Kennedy Center
Phone: (605) 256-5177
Email
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  • Elected President of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL)
  • Selected for the University of South Dakota School of Education’s Excellence in Research Award, 2021
  • Selected to the 2021 – 2022 President's Executive Leadership Institute
  • Selected for the Open Textbook Fellowship sponsored by the University of South Dakota’s Center for Teaching and Learning, 2019
  • Selected for the University of South Dakota School of Education Research Award, 2019
  • Finalist for the University of South Dakota School of Education Research Award, 2018
  • Nominated for the Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching at University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Selected for the University of South Dakota School of Education Teaching in Excellence Award, 2017
  • Finalist for the University of South Dakota School of Education Service Award, 2016

  • "De Jong, D. (2022). Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway Grant from the South Dakota Department of Labor." - $35,500
  • 2021 – “Double Robotics Grant: Upgrading Double 2 Telepresence Robot to Double 3 Telepresence Robot,” - $750
  • 2020 – “Double Robotics Grant: Upgrading Double 2 Telepresence Robot to Double 3 Telepresence Robot,” - $2,020
  • 2019 – “Double Robotics Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise,” - $2,350
  • 2017 – “Double Robotics Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise,” - $2,948
  • 2017 – “Sex Differences in Cognitive and Academic Influences on Written Expression: An Examination of Differential Influences across the Writing Achievement Distribution,” $4,844
  • 2016 – “A Phenomenological Investigation into Teacher Candidate Experiences During a Yearlong Residency Experience,” $4,300

  • Sullivan, M., Butler, A., & De Jong, D. (2023). Now Matters. Start Today. Succeed Tomorrow. 2023 South Dakota Career and Technical Education Conference, Madison, South Dakota. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Using Simulations to Provide Work-Based Learning Experiences. 2023 South Dakota Career and Technical Education Conference, Madison, South Dakota. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Which Emotions are Experienced by School Leaders During Online, Asynchronous Simulations? International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Using Simulations to Get School Leaders to Reflect on Past Experiences, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). 7th Grade Mathematics Results in a SBG Learning Environment: Teacher Collaboration and Leadership, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). The Instructional Walkthrough Tool: A Multi-Case Study Among Rural School Leaders, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. & Smith, K. (2023). Learning Through Simulated Experiences in an Online Environment. 2023 Technology in Education (TIE) Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • "De Jong, D. (2023), Simulation for Teachers: Parent Teacher Conference. Educator's Rising Statewide Conference at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota."
  • "Dexter, S., De Jong, D., Bailey, J,. Johanek, M., Grundmeyer, T., (2022). Evidence of the Impact of Simulations on School Leader Development and Preparation, national webinar for School Sims."
  • Steinhoff, K., De Jong, D., Curtin, S., Chesnut, S., & Steiner, C. (2022). Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model: Lessons Learned from Administrators. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice.
  • De Jong, D., Curtin, S., Robinson, D., & Cook, J. (2021). A New Way to Facilitate Discourse with School Leaders: Use a Video-Based Simulation. Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, 4(1): 43–62. https://doi.org/10.32623/4.00005.
  • Spohn, R., Schweinle, W., Berg-Poppe, P., South-Winter, C., and De Jong, D. (2021). Factors for Successfully Passing Certification Exams: A Systematic Review. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 18(4).
  • Spohn, R., Schweinle, W., Berg-Poppe, P., South-Winter, C., and De Jong, D. (2021). CHDA Certification Exam Success Factors. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 18(4).
  • Spohn, R., Schweinle, W., Berg-Poppe, P., South-Winter, C., and De Jong, D. (2021). RHIA Certification Exam Success Factors. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 18(4).
  • Lehmann, E., Olson, D., Leikvold, D., De Jong, D., & Reed, K. (2021). Mentee perceptions of public school superintendent mentorship in a rural, Midwest state. Online Journal of Rural Research & Policy, (16)1. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.4148/1936-0487.1108
  • Vik, T., De Jong D., Reed, K., Card, K., & Henry, S. (2021). A comparison of fourth-grade students taught in English-only classrooms and Spanish-only classrooms in the same district. Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 5(1), 13-23.
  • Diemer, R., De Jong D., Kindle, K., & Campoli, A. (2021). Reading achievement in a dual language setting: An examination of English language learners at the elementary level. Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 5(1), 1-12.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Telepresence Robots: A phenomenological study of perceptions of graduate students and professors, Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(5), 143-161. https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i5.4276
  • Nold, J., De Jong, D., Moran, J., Robinson, D., & Aderhold, F. (2021). Early Childhood Education: Academic and Behavioral Benefits of Prekindergarten Educational Programming. SAGE Open, 11(2), 1-8, https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211010154
  • Person, E., De Jong, D., Robinson, D., Chesnut, S., & Messick, D. (2021). Leadership Traits of Superintendents in a Rural, Midwest State: Perceptions of School Board Presidents and Superintendents. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 17(4), 42-59.
  • Curtin, S., De Jong, D., Card, K., Robinson, D., & Campoli, A. (2020). Preparing Scholar-Practitioners for Systemic and Systematic Inquiry: Methodology Published and Practiced. Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, 3(2), 41-70.
  • Conaway, C., De Jong, D., Curtin, S., Strouse, G., & Degen, D. (2020). Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in a Rural, Midwest State. ICPEL Education Leadership Review, 21(1), 213-233.
  • Lenihan, M., De Jong, D., Ossian, J., Aderhold, F., & Robinson, D. (2020). Superintendent Perceptions of School Safety and Arming Teachers in Public Schools in Nebraska. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 17(3), 55-64.
  • Bass, E., & De Jong, D. (2020). Computer Science Courses as a Graduation Requirement at the State and National Level: A Policy Brief. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 15(1), 126-133.
  • Fleming, B., De Jong D., von Fischer, P., Avoseh, M., & Santo, S. (2020). The Relationship Between Superintendent Servant Leadership Behavior and Principal Job Satisfaction in Iowa. Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice (SLTP), 7(1), 13-40.
  • DeCino, D., Curtin. S., De Jong, D., Seedorf, S., Dalbey, A. J. (2019). Educational Leaders’ Perceptions of Legal Preparedness. Journal of School Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1177/1052684619887550
  • Lefdal, J., & De Jong, D. (2019). Superintendent Stress: Identifying the Causes and Learning to Cope. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 16(3), 55-81.
  • Mourlam, D. J., De Jong, D., Shudak, N. J., & Baron, M. (2019). A phenomenological case study of teacher candidate experiences during a yearlong teacher residency program. The Teacher Educator, 54(4), 397-419.
  • Lehmann, E., De Jong, D., & Baron, M. (2019). Investigating the Relationship of Standards-Based Grades vs. Traditional-Based Grades to Results of the Scholastic Math Inventory at the Middle School Level. Education Leadership Review of Doctoral Research, 6, 1-17.
  • Rasmussen, J., De Jong, D., & Aderhold, F. (2018). Comparing Perceptions of Dual-Role Administrators and Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of Dual-Role Administrators in a Rural State. Education Leadership Review, 19(1), 42-59.
  • Hajovsky, D. B., Villeneuve, E. F., Mason, B. A., & De Jong, D. A. (2018). A Quantile Regression Analysis of Cognitive Ability and Spelling Predictors of Written Expression: Evidence of Gender, Age, and Skill Level Moderation. School Psychology Review, 47(3), 291-315.
  • De Jong, D., & Grundmeyer, T. (2018). Educational Leadership Simulations: Learning Lessons from Behind the Curtain of Educational Leadership. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 13(1), 1-12.
  • Yates, S. & De Jong, D. (2018). Factors Influencing Rural Superintendent Tenure. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 15(2), 17-26.
  • De Jong, D. & Campoli, A. (2018). Curricular Coaches’ Impact on Retention for Early-Career Elementary Teachers in the United States: Implications for Urban Schools. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 7(2), 191-200. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmce-09-2017-0064
  • Webner, S., De Jong, D., Campoli, A., & Baron, M. (2018). Public School Board Presidents’ and Superintendents’ Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Superintendents in a Midwestern State. Journal of School Leadership, 27(6), 800-830.
  • De Jong, D., Grundmeyer, T., & Anderson, C. (2018). Comparative Study of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Perceptions of Mobile Technology in Classrooms. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 10(1), 12-33. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijmbl.2018010102
  • Bartholomew, M., & De Jong, D. (2017). Barriers to Implementing the Response to Intervention Framework in Secondary Schools: Interviews with secondary principals. NASSP Bulletin, 101(4), 261-277. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192636517743788
  • Gough, E., De Jong, D., Grundmeyer, T., & Baron, M. (2017). K-12 Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Flipped Classroom Model for Teaching and Learning. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 45(3), 390-423. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047239516658444
  • De Jong, D., Grundmeyer, T., & Yankey, J. (2017). Identifying and addressing themes of job dissatisfaction for secondary principals. School Leadership & Management, 37(4), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632434.2017.1338253
  • von Fischer, P. & De Jong D. (2017). The Relationship Between Teacher Perception of Principal Servant Leadership Behavior and Teacher Job Satisfaction in a Midwest State. Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice (SLTP).

  • De Jong, D. (2023). Using Technology and Simulations to Learn from Each Other. 2023 Technology in Education (TIE) Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota. 
  • Sullivan, M., Butler, A., & De Jong, D. (2023). Now Matters. Start Today. Succeed Tomorrow. 2023 South Dakota Career and Technical Education Conference, Madison, South Dakota. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Using Simulations to Provide Work-Based Learning Experiences. 2023 South Dakota Career and Technical Education Conference, Madison, South Dakota. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Which Emotions are Experienced by School Leaders During Online, Asynchronous Simulations? International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Using Simulations to Get School Leaders to Reflect on Past Experiences, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). 7th Grade Mathematics Results in a SBG Learning Environment: Teacher Collaboration and Leadership, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). The Instructional Walkthrough Tool: A Multi-Case Study Among Rural School Leaders, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida. 
  • De Jong, D. & Smith, K. (2023). Learning Through Simulated Experiences in an Online Environment. 2023 Technology in Education (TIE) Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota. 
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Simulation for Teachers: Parent Teacher Conference. Educator’s Rising Statewide Conference at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota. 
  • Dexter, S., De Jong, D., Bailey, J., Johanek, M., Grundmeyer, T., (2022). Evidence of the Impact of Simulations on School Leader Development and Preparation, national webinar for School Sims.
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Simulation for Teachers: Helping Struggling Students. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Educational Leadership Simulation: Managing Diversity in a Growing Community. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Educational Leadership Simulation: Managing Conflict During an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Telepresence Robots: A Phenomenological Study of Perceptions of Graduate Students. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. & Lehmann (2022). Educational Leadership Simulations: A Safe Space to Facilitate Professional Discourse with Leaders. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • Swank, D., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. (2022). Helping School Leaders Understand What is Needed to Shift to Personalized Learning. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • Leuthold, J., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. & (2022). Technology Lessons for School Leaders Based on Teacher Experiences During the Pandemic. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy, Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy, Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration’s Annual Conference, Virtual.
  • De Jong, D. & Grundmeyer, T. (2021). Lessons Learned: Preparing K-12 School Leaders for the Next Pandemic. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulations: Do They Work in Fully Online Asynchronous Courses? International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Conaway, C., De Jong, D., Lehmann, E., & Grundmeyer, T. (2021). Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in South Dakota. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Grundmeyer, T. & De Jong, D. (2021). Redesigning Virtual Learning for Aspiring K-12 Leaders. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D. (2020). Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D. (2020). Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Steinhoff, K., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. (2020). Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D., Spero, K., & Biddulph-Krentar, B. (2020). K-12 School Inclusiveness: Using a Simulation to Lead in the Digital Age. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Bowar, J., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. (2020). Teacher to Principal: Internal Succession within a School. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Robinson, D., De Jong, D., & Johnson, A. (2019). Between Logic and Mindfulness: School Leader Perceptions of Their Effectiveness. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), New Orleans, LA.
  • De Jong, D. & Curtin, S. (2019). Modeling safe discourse: A principal’s perspective on gender differences. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Aliso Viejo, CA.
  • De Jong, D. (2019). Using simulations in an online course: Lessons from three years of practice. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Aliso Viejo, CA.
  • De Jong, D., Robinson, D. & Campoli, A. (2019). Beyond feelings: Making informed decisions about prekindergarten programs. American Educational Research Association (AERA). Toronto, Canada, 2019.
  • De Jong, D., Curtin, S., & Robinson, D. (2018). Learning through a telepresence robot in educational leadership preparation programs. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Charlotte, NC.
  • De Jong, D., Curtin, S., & Robinson, D. (2018). Frequencies of titles and keywords of published manuscripts in educational leadership journals. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Charlotte, NC.
  • De Jong, D., Spero, K., Johanek, M., & Allen, J. (2017). Educational leadership simulations: Stakeholder management. The Global Education Innovation Festival. New York, NY.
  • De Jong, D., Robinson, D., & Curtin, S. (2017). Interactive educational leadership simulations: Implications for principal preparation. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), Denver, CO.
  • Presentation Preparation for Shudak, N., Mourlam, D., De Jong, D., & Baron, M. (2017). Re-envisioning the educational world of residency through candidate reflections. American Educational Studies Association (AESA), Pittsburg, PA.
  • De Jong, D. (2017). Interactive educational leadership simulations: A researchers’ perspective on comparing how school leaders respond to teacher-to-teacher bullying concerns. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • De Jong, D., Robinson, D., & Curtin, S. (2017). A systematic comparison of research methods employed in educational leadership journals from 2014 – 2016. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • De Jong, D. (2016). Overview of CEEDAR partnership with South Dakota. Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Cross-State Convening, Washington, DC.
  • De Jong, D. & Grundmeyer, T. (2016). Immersive online simulations: A scalable, innovative tool to promote critical conversations around leadership decision-making. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA), Detroit, MI.