1. Sharon Morgenthaler, Ph.D.
12202 Dewey Road, Silver Spring MD 20906
202-253-2903
sharonmorgenthaler@yahoo.com
Resume
Career objective: Support underserved and non-traditional populations in public, private and
community-based educational settings; integrate the related areas of literacy, work, health,
family, etc.; build collaborations and systems that promote sustainability and impact.
Employment
Learning Products Manager 2013-Present
University of Maryland University College
Formerly Project Manager
 Support Learning Design & Solutions (LD&S) department (50 staff in 5 units) in
partnerships with graduate and undergraduate schools to design, create and curate high-
quality academic and training resources.
 Responsible for documents inventory and curation which include policies and decisions,
risks and escalation, content change requests and approvals.
 Point of contact for vendor and subject matter expert scopes of work and contracts.
 Department liaison to internal teams and academic schools for Enhanced Learning Model
initiative. Provide organizational support and guidance to internal teams of instructional
designers, artists, programmers, production, quality assurance; and
graduate/undergraduate academic teams in the areas of faculty contracts, vendor
contracts, all in the endeavor of project-based learning utilizing open educational
resources.
 Served as Project Manager for Adaptive Learning Pilots project to oversee management
of 9 sub-projects involving multiple vendors, academic courses and learning
designs. Maintained all communications, risk management, reporting, and daily
operations to successfully achieve each pilot’s goals.
 Provide other types of support to the department; e.g. facilitating training sessions in
design thinking; best practices models; designers as leaders.
Project Director 2007-2013
Sylvan/Laureate Foundation
 Re-designed national Book Adventure online reading motivation program to
accommodate the needs of under-resourced inner city settings with an emphasis on
incentivized out-of-school learning.
 Created the School-Business Partnership resource program to help Baltimore City
businesses collaborate with non-profit partners to deliver academic enrichment for city
schools.
 Developed localized assessment system based on Maryland state standards to define
areas of need for under-resourced learning settings; used data to determine prevailing
trends and garner resources to improve learning environments, particularly in pre-school
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 Leveraged $75,000+ in external resources to implement “Ready Set Grow” initiatives in
the areas of family involvement and early science learning.
 Designed City Kids /College Success mentorship resource for educational non-profits
serving low-income college-going youth.
Director of Academic Success 2004-2007
University of Maryland University College
 Conducted research and evaluation in the field of adult learning with a focus on retention,
persistence and degree attainment; followed by the development and implementation of
effective support programs.
 Managed staff of learning coaches, research and evaluation specialist, specialized
scholarships and programs coordinators.
 Developed university’s first distance-based academic support systems including new
student orientation course, online student clubs, online tutoring, online mentoring, and
early alert systems.
 Awarded funds for the first staffing of “learning coaches” to provide information to both
students and academic departments in the area of learning readiness.
Special Projects Coordinator 2000-2004
Jos-Arz Academy Public Charter School
 Assisted in the implementation of school curriculum for adolescents diagnosed with
emotional and behavioral disorders requiring Special Education services.
 Increased students’ exposure to positive role models and healthy recreational activities
through community partnerships including Monumental Summer (DC Humanities
Council); Untold Stories (DC Arts Council); Hometowns Project (National Geographic);
First Tee golf program; and Community Harvest.
 Expanded financial resources through securing support from federal and state monies
including DC Public Schools $150,000 contract for teacher development.
Director, Volunteer & Public Service Center 1996-2000
Georgetown University
Formerly Assistant Director, formerly DC Reads Program coordinator.
 Supervised staff members and operations for 25 student-run community service
programs; managed Center’s $300,000 budget.
 Principal grant investigator for DC Reads Service Learning Project (Learn and Serve
America) literacy initiative, including oversight of $200,000 budget and administration of
eight university sub-grantees and funded community partners.
 Directed DC Reads (Corporation for National Service) work-study program placing 225
university students in public schools; DC Schools Project 150 volunteers working with
immigrant children and families; Summer of Service university students involving 75
youth in 6 weeks of service-oriented activities.
 Awarded grants for DC Schools Project Parent Program (Junior League of Washington);
general operating support (Mansfield Foundation); DC Reads Service-Learning Project

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 (Corporation for National Service); Educational Mentorship Collaborative (Campus
Compact); Summer Book Club (DC Humanities Council).
Coordinator, College Reading and Study Skills Program 1993-
1996
University of Maryland
 Managed reading and study skills component of intensive educational development
program serving 150 low-income and first-generation university students.
 Developed curriculum in study skills, strategic reading, critical thinking and research
preparation; instructed in same subjects; supervised interns and teaching staff; and,
conducted research on the experience of first year under-prepared students.
Reading Instructor 1989-1993
Second Genesis, Inc.
 Teacher of all content areas to 60+ adults in low-income residential substance abuse
recovery program; worked with therapeutic team to integrate learning with treatment and
recovery.
Adult Basic Education Specialist 1986-
1989
District of Columbia Public Library
 Served as liaison between public library and adult literacy community. Provided referral
support services, maintained materials collection, coordinated special events, developed
grant funded projects, advocated for needs of adult learners. Awarded funds for A Feel
for Books (DC Humanities Council); ESL Community Civics Program (Southland
Corporation.)
Instruction in College Preparedness, Reading, and English as a Second Language 1993-
Present (Various sites and time periods
 University of Maryland University College. Principles and Strategies of Successful
Learning; and, Creating a Personalized Learning Plan. Teaching adults in an online
setting to prepare themselves for college courses and career advancement.
 Community Preservation Development Corporation. Managed multi-site adult
instructional program for affordable housing management firm. ESL for maintenance and
facilities workers.
 Montgomery Community College and Northern Virginia Community College.
Reading/English Language.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy. Educational Administration. The American University. 1997
Masters Degree. Reading Specialization, University of the District of Columbia. 1986
Bachelor of Arts Degree. Literature. The American University. 1981

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Other
Advisory Board, First Book Montgomery County. 2013
Assist recipient groups in receiving and distributing new books to children/youth in low-income
settings. Participated in successful recruitment of 100 new groups and $10,000 fundraising to
win “Truckload of Books” national contest, receiving 40,000 new books for distribution.
Volunteer, First Tee 2010
Assist Coach in using golf with children and youth to teach principles of character education.
Creative Use of Technology Award
Association for Continuing Higher Education for the Student Engagement through Online
Community Program (University of Maryland University College 2007).
President, Board of Directors 2002-2003
DC Literacy Education and Resource Network (DC LEARNs)
Coalition of adult and family literacy service providers advocating for fairness and change in
educational support to underserved populations.
Dissertation 1997
Faculty Perceptions of Instructional Practices and Strategies: Implications for Study Skills
Support.