Dawn Lindsley

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Dawn Lindsley

Assistant Professor of Practice

Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
CPEH 382
Lincoln NE 68588-0236
Phone
7854660147
Email
dawn.lindsley@unl.edu

Dawn Lindsley is the assistant professor of practice for the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies. She has over 20 years of experience in Family and Consumer Sciences, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and college and career readiness. She brings a diverse range of experiences to her position, from classroom teaching to leadership roles at the state and national levels. Her career spans formal and informal education, state departments of education, and includes work across secondary and postsecondary settings. Her leadership enriches her ability to influence and drive positive change in the field of education.

Lindsley is dedicated to supporting both aspiring educators and those currently working in the field by providing research-informed, evidence-based practices, and resources that foster innovative professional growth and educational excellence. Her goal is to create a meaningful impact on students' lives while empowering educators to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Building a strong, collaborative community is key to ensuring that our teachers and leaders are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in both education and the workforce.

Dawn Lindsley holds a bachelor's degree in FCS Education and a minor in Leadership Studies from Kansas State University, master’s and educational specialist degrees from Fort Hays State University, and a doctorate from Lamar University.

 

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Experience

  • 2024 – present – Assistant Professor of Practice, Family & Consumer Sciences – College of Education & Human Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 2019 – 2024 – State Career & College Readiness Educator – Nebraska Extension – 4-H, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 2018 – 2019 – Assistant State Director of Career & Technical Education – Nebraska Department of Education
  • 2013-2018 – Accreditation Manager – Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology

  • 2002 – 2013 – Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher and FCCLA Advisor – 4 school districts in Kansas

     

Leadership

  • ACTE
    • National ACTE Leadership Fellowship – Program Coordinator
    • ACTEN (Association for Career & Technical Education of Nebraska) New & Related Services Division Representative
    • Past K-ACTE (Kansas Association for Career & Technical Education)
      • Administration Chairmanship rotation
      • KATFACS Chairmanship rotation
  • Educational Service Unit (ESU) #7 – Board of (Education) Directors, Board Secretary
  • 2023-24 NASB Legislative Committee
  • Past National FCCLA Board of Directors Member – Board Chair
  • Former United Way of Payne County (OK) – Board of Directors Member
  • Former Kansas FCCLA Educational Foundation, Inc. – Executive Director

 

Memberships

  • AAFCS – American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
  • ACTE – Association for Career & Technical Education
    • Administration
    • Family & Consumer Sciences
    • New & Related Services
    • Postsecondary, Adult & Career Education
  • NASB – Nebraska Association of School Boards
  • NCRSA – Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association
  • FCCLA – Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Alumni & Associates
  • 4-H Alumni

Education

  • Other, Fort Hays State University, 2015
  • MS, Fort Hays State University, 2011
  • BS, Kansas State University, 2002
  • EDD, Lamar University, 2020

 

Selected Publications & Presentations

  • Lindsley, D. & Milius, M. (2024) Connecting educational learning to workplace success. NASB & NASA State Education Conference, Omaha, NE.
  • Krehbiel, M. & Lindsley, D. (2024). Forging connections: Innovative strategies for collaborative programs. Association for Career & Technical Education Postcondary CTE Summit, Chicago, IL.
  • Lindsley, D. & Mittelstet, T. (2024). Seamless pathways to college & career success. Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association NRCSA Spring Conference, Kearney, NE. 
  • Nebraska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. "Impact of the pandemic on K-12 education." (Date: 7/13/23). 
  • Lindsley, D. & Schenkel, B. (2023). College & Career Success. Lincoln Northeast High School/CASNR FEWSS Professional Development, Lincoln, NE. 
  • Boren, J., Coffey, J., Everingham, N., Frerichs, S., Larson, K., Limbach, L. Lindsley, D., Savaiano, E., & Uhing, R. (2021). Preview and give us your input on the new NDE school-family-community engagement framework. Nebraska Administrator Days, Kearney, NE. 
  • Larson, A., Lindsley, D., Pracheil, T., Ulferts, K., & Wickham, T. (2021). New & renew PRKC webinar series: Virtual learning, virtually anywhere. Virtual NAE4-HYDP. 
  • Gleason, G. & Lindsley, D. (2020). The power of moments: Nebraska 4-H College & Career Success. Virtual NAE4-HYDP. *
  • Lindsley, D. (2020). Supporting young people through change: Contributing in a changing world. https://4h.unl.edu *
  • Lindsley, D. (2020). A multi-bounded case study of quality career and technical education in Oklahoma technology centers. (Publication No. 27993212) [Doctoral dissertation, Lamar University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. *

* Peer Reviewed

 

Honors and Recognition

  • 2022 NAE4-HYDP Nebraska Winner of the Denise Miller National Innovator Award 
  • 2020 NAE4-HYDP North Central Region Winner for Excellence in Workforce Development Programming 
  • 2020 NCEA Award Winner for Excellence in Workforce Development Programming
  • 2017 Payne County 4-H Outstanding Rookie Leader 
  • 2016 Innovation Award, Oklahoma CareerTech
  • 2016 Emerging Leader Under 40, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce 
  • 2015 National FCCLA Alumni Achievement Award 
  • 2012-13 NEA Konza Uniserv Advocate for Career & Technical Education 
  • 2012 ACTE Region V Outstanding CTE Educator of the Year Nominee 
  • 2011 K-ACTE & KATFACS Outstanding CTE Educator of the Year 
  • 2008 ACTE Region V Outstanding New CTE Teacher of the Year Nominee 
  • 2007 K-ACTE & KATFACS Outstanding New CTE Teacher of the Year