Faculty and Staff

Educational Background:
Ed.D.  2007  in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University
Ed.S.  2005  in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University
M.S.  1989  in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University
M.S.  1987 in Neurobiology and Physiology from Northwestern University
B.S. 1986 in Psychology from Culver-Stockton College

Courses Taught:
Instructional Strategies & Learning Communities for Adolescents
Secondary Field Experience
History and Philosophy of Education
Special Methods:  Teaching Science

Research Interests:
Ethically constructs of building level administrators and teachers
Methods of teaching science
Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning
Reading Instruction within the Science classroom

Recent Publications/Presentations:

            Rentfro, L. (2010, August).  So when did I become a brain surgery?  I thought this was teaching!  Presentation at Valley View School District 365U Summer Teacher Institute, Bolingbrook, IL.

            Rentfro, L., & Alexander, S.  (2008, October).  Staff Meetings & Institute Days:  A Perfect Opportunity to Model Engaged Learning!  Presentation at the 37th   Annual Principals Professional Conference & Educational Exhibition,  Peoria, IL.

            Rentfro, L. (2008, October).  Parent University:  Learning & Fun for the Whole Family.  Presentation at the 37th Annual Principals Professional Conference & Educational Exhibition,  Peoria, IL.

            Rentfro, L. (2008, October).  Toward a Code of Ethics:  An Inquiry into the Ethical Constructs Valued by Selected Superintendents.  Paper presented at the 13th Annual Values & Leadership Conference, Victoria, BC.

        Rentfro, L.D.  (2007).  Toward a code of ethics:  An inquiry into the ethical constructs valued by selected school superintendents.  (Doctoral Dissertation, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL).

            Rentfro, L.  (2007, April).  Parent Universities:  Family Fun and Learning Nights. Presentation given at the National Conference of the National Association of Elementary School Principals, Seattle, WA.

            Rentfro, L.D., & Schulz, C.R. (2001).  Improving student success in biology through vocabulary building, reading, and summary skills.  In L.C. Brazdil (Ed.), Smithsonian Research and Diffusion Network Annual Report (pp. 15-29).  Aurora, IL:  Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. 

            Rentfro, L. (2001, June).  Reality-Based Learning:  Combine Curriculum,   Technology, and Partnerships.  Presentation at the National Educational Computing Conference, Chicago, IL.

            Rentfro, L.  (2001, June).  Reality-Based Learning Projects in the High School Classroom Reality-Based Learning Projects in the High School Classroom.  Presentation at the Summer 2001 Experience Conference at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

            Rentfro, L.  (2001, April).  Standards Alignment at Alan B. Shepard High School. Presentation at the Standards Aligned Classroom Project at the South Cook Educational Service Center 7, Homewood, IL.

            Rabold, W., Stanciak, L., Rentfro, L, & Jaeger, E.  (2001, April).  Standards, Assessments, and Student Success. Presentation at the National School Conference Institute (NSCI) Program, Las Vegas, NV.

Rentfro, L.  (2001, January).  Taking the Science ACT.  Presentation at the Community High School District 218 Institute Day, Palos Heights, IL.