Crystal Dunkin

Associate Director of Teacher Education

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Biography

Crystal Dunkin is an instructional leader with over sixteen years of experience as a high school administrator, World Language teacher and curriculum writer. She specializes in professional development of teachers, engaging classroom instruction and educational technology. She received the Best of Maryland and Best of NECTFL for her co-presentation titled “Risky Business: Encouraging Risk Taking in the World Language Classroom” and is currently pursuing her PhD in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations.

Education

  • B.A. in Christian Ministries with a Concentration in Youth Ministry at Messiah College, 2006
  • Diploma in Spanish (minor) at Messiah College, 2006
  • M.A.T. in Leadership in Teaching at Notre Dame of Maryland University, 2012
  • in Spanish language, culture and literature courses at Universidad de San Francisco de Quito, 2005

Awards

  • Best of Northeast Conference for Teachers of Foreign Languages & Best of Maryland
  • SANs MEAD Fellow
  • Maurice Erly Professional Development Award
  • Crystal Apple Award