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Kathy Kosse
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Kathleen Kosse is a Caucasian female born on January 27, 1952. She grew up on Selby-Dale of Saint Paul. Her family consists of her parents, an older brother, an older sister, and two younger sisters. Her father was a construction worker in construction trading, and her mother was a stay-at-home mother. Kosse was raised Lutheran. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: She begins her interview by discussing family vacations to Lake Gervais and her father\u27s love for fishing. Next, Kosse talks about how her family\u27s economic status influenced her to save money well into adulthood. The neighborhood she identifies most with is the Selby-Dale area, and would describe the neighborhood as ideal. She could freely run outside, had a lot of kids on the blocks, made good babysitting money, and everyone got along well. Kosse talks about the time she was hit by a car at the age of eight. Still, she remembers how the neighborhood rallied behind her during that moment. She recalls a riot happening before arriving at the high school, St. Paul Central, and the lockdowns they had. Kosse concluded her interview by listing off global and local issues that occurred during her adolescent years, such as the murder of Officer James Sackett, who was found by one of her classmates and killed by two other classmates.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/1070/thumbnail.jp
Jim Landwehr
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Jim Landwehr is a Caucasian male born on December 11, 1961. He grew up near Summit and Lexington. During his childhood, he moved to various locations within Saint Paul. His mother raised him after the death of his father when Landwehr was five years old. He had seven siblings. His mother raised him to be Catholic and made the siblings attend Catholic school. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Landwehr begins his interview by opening up about his father\u27s death during a bar fight and the passing of his five-year-old sister due to a Wilms tumor. He mentions that his parents divorced after his sister passed away. Later in the interview, Landwehr mentions that his closest brother, Rob, passed away in 2011 due to cancer. Despite the tragedies, Landwehr applauds his mother for instilling the value in family and holding them together. Further in his interview, he talks about their leisure activities, which included ball sports and going to Owasso Beach or Bayport with his blended family. Landwehr briefly explains his time at Cretin High School, an all-male military Catholic school. He wrote a book, Cretin Boy , about his experience. When asked about global and local issues that affected him, he mentioned the Vietnam War because his brother received a draft card, the hippie movement, and the 1967 Minneapolis riots.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/1074/thumbnail.jp
John Ward
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: John Ward is a Caucasian male born on November 14, 1981. He lived with his mother, father, and older sister in the West 7th neighborhood growing up. Ward\u27s father worked at a cable company. His mother was a teacher. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Ward shares memories of his immediate and extended family. He talks about the regular Saturday breakfast at his paternal grandmother’s house. He talks about Kelly and Shamrock, two dogs that he had. He goes on to talk about how chores were distributed in his household. He mentions his older sister and the significant age gap. Next, Ward reflects on the fluctuations in his family\u27s economic status during his childhood, highlighting difficulties during periods of unemployment faced by his parents. He goes on to talk about how in adulthood, these experiences significantly shaped his spending habits, as he identified himself as frugal and cautious. In speaking on religion Ward shares his exposure to religion through Catholic school. His immediate family wasn’t particularly religious, but his grandparents offered to cover the expense of his private Catholic education. He shares more religious practices of his extended family. In sharing about his neighborhood Ward describes a tight-knit community where residents looked out for each other. He fondly remembers the ease of access to parks and amenities, but also noted a shift in community caution after the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling. In talking about the values of his family and community he mentions hard work, family reliance, and kindness. He mentions his father’s strong views against bullies and bullying. Ward shares what he would do for leisure. He talks about the sports he played, swimming at the local pool, and going downtown or the Mall of America. He also mentions board games with the family and camping trips that they took. He shares some of the toys he played with, shows he watched, and some of the alternative and classic rock bands he listened to. Going into his educational history, Ward highlighted his 13-year experience in private Catholic schooling. He acknowledges the high-quality education he received but expresses some regrets wishing he\u27d experienced public school for some social aspects. He talks about notable achievement from his school years was winning three different bees: spelling, geography, and religion. Lastly speaking on local and global issues, Ward mentions issues around public safety. He talks about the changes in the community after the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling. Globally, Ward remembered the fall of the Berlin Wall and the early \u2790s economic downturn which had direct impacts on his community. Ward also talks about the importance of inclusion taught by his family, school, and community.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/1073/thumbnail.jp
David Doubek
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: David Doubek is a white male born on December 8, 1954. He lived with his father, mother, older brother, and younger sister in the Jordan neighborhood. His father had an office job in construction. His mother worked at Dayton’s full time after the kids were in grade school. Doubek grew up Catholic but no longer identifies as Catholic. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Doubek discusses his family life and upbringing. He explains that he grew up without an extended family in the Twin Cities, as his parents originated from northeast Iowa but later moved to Minneapolis when he was two. He talks about the supportive relationship his family had with their neighborhoods. Doubek discusses financial constraints in the early years of his childhood. Despite those challenges his parents were able to provide for their basic needs. Doubek emphasizes that they never lacked essentials, always having sufficient clothing, warmth, and love. He talks about the support of his neighbors. He talked about if families faced financial challenges, the community came together to help one another. Doubek reflects that these experiences instilled in him a deep appreciation for money, relationships, and community. Doubek shares a bit about his religious upbringing. He mentions that he is no longer Catholic. Next, Doubek shares more about his neighborhood. He goes into playing ball, swimming, and exploring on his bike. He talks about the values instilled by his family around respect for others that was shared by his neighbors. He shares a story of a local TV show that the neighborhood kids watched and could see in person. Doubek reflects on his experience with schooling during his childhood. He recounts attending a Catholic grade school where multiple grade levels were taught in the same classroom. He talks about the teachers being able to adeptly aim chalkboard erasers at him when he misbehaved. Lastly, on talking on local and global issues, Doubek shares a story of a friend who passed away during the Vietnam War and how that affected him and his friends. He also talks about the racial tension and riots that happened in the cities.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_mpls/1011/thumbnail.jp
Training Guideline and Application of Accentuated Eccentric Loading in Plyometric and Jump Training
No full textThe accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) method is derived from the notion of superior force generation capability in eccentric contractions compared to isometric and concentric contractions. By using AEL, one can manipulate the musculoskeletal system to induce greater force production by releasing the load preceding concentric movement and converting into a quick explosive moment, thus leading to optimal performance. Research on jump-based exercise has mostly been concentrated on the concentric portions of the movement with scarce studies investigating the effects of intensified eccentric phase training. This paper will provide an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of AEL jump training from the existing literature, and initial guidelines for integrating it into practice based on evidence
Donald Clauson
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Donald Clauson is a Caucasian male born on November 8, 1942. His family growing up consisted of his mother, father, and younger sister. Clauson\u27s father worked for the State Department of Education while his mother was a teacher. He was raised Lutheran and attended the Nokomis Heights Lutheran church. Clauson was raised on 58th and Cedar in Minneapolis. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Clauson begins his interview by explaining the leisure time activities that he took part in, such as roaming the city, fishing, playing in the creek, and flying model airplanes. He described the culture shock of living in the countryside and moving to a big city, Minneapolis. Clauson revealed that he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and told of his time as a member. Later in the interview, he admits that his father was the superintendent of his school, which pressured him to be a model student. He recalls the funny story of dropping math class using his father\u27s name, which is the same as his. Lastly, Clauson concluded his interview by remembering the bomb raid drills at school and the Cuban Missile Crisis.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_mpls/1015/thumbnail.jp
Strategies to Enhance Effectiveness of School Boards in Governance
Get PDFSchool boards and superintendents play an important role, providing oversight of the educational services for students in a community. This study sought to understand how public school boards govern a district with their respective superintendents, including if and how this may be evolving. Through this research, I wanted to contribute to the discussion around effective school district governance and management with modernized challenges including an increased focus on social and community cultural issues and the post-pandemic era.
This qualitative study involved interviews with ten school board members currently serving in districts from the Southwest Twin Cities area. Findings indicate the following themes: (a) public school board members are concerned about what they perceive as a negative political environment, yet they are uncertain what that means for the future of the public school board, (b) board members learn their roles and responsibilities from a professional organization and from other board members, (c) school board members are often motivated to run after being encouraged by others and a desire to make a positive impact, (d) effective board members are prepared for meetings and keep student interests first, board members measure their own effectiveness from the feedback of others, and (e) productive working relationships with school board members are established through honesty, transparency, and trust.
Based on the findings from this study, recommendations are made for superintendents, school board leaders, board members, and district administrators. Recommendations include that school board members should receive training related to working in political environments, review methods for measuring effectiveness, and invest time in developing trust with other school board members and the superintendent. Additionally, future research should include reviewing the impact of politics and the political environment on public schools and the future model of the public school board
The Relationship Between Hip Adductor Strength, Hip Range of Motion and Incidence of Hip Injury in Boys and Girls High School Hockey Players.
No full textBackground: Injuries of the hip and groin are commonly reported in ice hockey players with prevalence seen at the NHL level with 61.8% players sustaining a hip or groin injury between 2006 and 2010 (Epstein et al., 2013). Measuring the hip adductor to abductor strength ratio has been suggested as a way to assess possible adductor strains in hockey players (Rodriquez, 2020). However, there is conflicting evidence about hip flexibility and range of motion as predictors of hip injury in hockey players. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between hip adductor strength, hip range of motion, and incidence of hip injuries in high school level hockey players. Methods: Hip adductor and abductor strength was measured using a handheld dynamometer as well range of motion using a manual goniometer prior to the start of the hockey season. Hip adductor to abductor strength ratio was calculated by dividing the mean adductor to mean abductor strength and normalizing for body weight. Throughout the 5-month hockey season, an online survey was sent to the players via email to collect data on hip injury prevalence. Conclusion: Based on past scientific literature, it was hypothesized that there will be a strong relationship between hip adductor strength and incidence of hip injuries, but not necessarily hip range of motion. Significance of Potential Outcomes: A significant relationship between hip range of motion and hip adductor to abductor strength ratio and incidence of hip injury, would indicate that using hip ROM and strength could be used to predict future hip injuries in hockey players. No significant relationship between hip ROM, hip strength, and incidence hip injuries would indicate that these measurements would not be useful in predicting and preventing future hip injuries in hockey players
Episode 8: Mike Houston, BA \u2704: 2023 Teacher of the Year
No full textIn this episode, 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year honoree Mike Houston, BA \u2704 shares about his journey to CSP a a student, what his nearly two decade career experience as an educator at Harding High School has been like, how he gives back to CSP today as a contracted faculty of practice (adjunct), and the process and emotions around being named Teacher of the Year
Family Photo
No full textCheryl Hernandez posing with family in neighborhood.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_images/1046/thumbnail.jp