Marion M. Friebus-Flaman, Ph.D

Director of Language Acquisition at Naperville Community Unit School District 203
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Chicago Area
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Japanese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Patrick Hayes

Marion is one of the most dedicated educators I have ever worked with.

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Credentials

  • Diversity and inclusion certificate
    Cornell University
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Naperville Community Unit School District 203
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Language Acquisition
      • Jul 2014 - Present

      I direct curriculum development and evaluation for district-wide language programming, including English Learners (EC-12), Dual Language (K-8), and World and Classical Language (7-12) programs. I lead a district tactical team creating collaborative structures for implementation of differentiated instruction (MTSS Tier 3). I nurture the development of district-level professional learning communities (PLCs) for Dual Language and EL teachers, facilitating team meetings and promoting professional development opportunities to increase the number of highly qualified teachers. • Coordinate development of curriculum maps and stewardship of instructional resources for EC-12. • Direct implementation of effective programming for dual-language students, boosting percentage of students meeting or exceeding reading and mathematics standards. • Lead continuous process improvements, collaborating with principals and district administrators to develop program planning and evaluation strategies. • Design and deliver professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. • Facilitate program efficiency, developing and managing program budgets, analyzing funding requirements and allocating funds appropriately. • Collaborate with assessment and accountability leadership to identify and adopt appropriate assessments to measure language proficiency. • Foster positive community relationships by creating Dual Language Parent Advisory Group and expanding Bilingual Parent Advisory Council. Show less

  • Northern Illinois University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Sep 2006 - Present

      I teach graduate courses in literacy education, including multicultural education, assessment of language minority students, and methods and materials courses for teaching English in content areas. I teach graduate courses in literacy education, including multicultural education, assessment of language minority students, and methods and materials courses for teaching English in content areas.

  • Schaumburg School District 54
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Principal
      • Jul 2009 - Jun 2014

      I championed the transformation of the school into a professional learning community (PLC) to ensure student success, forming a multicultural school community integrating curricula, including Japanese/English Dual Language program, early instrumental music program, and general education program.• Directed implementation of innovative curricula that boosted percentage of overall students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading and mathematics.• Forged effective community relationships, increasing community and grant support of Japanese-English Dual Language program.• Conducted needs assessments in collaboration with School Leadership Team to identify needs and create School Improvement Plans.• Coordinated staff assessment program, motivating instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance. Show less

    • Asst. Principal
      • Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

      I collaborated with the principal and school leadership team to plan and implement professional development for teachers and instructional assistants, championing the adoption and implementation of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) system.• Led continuous process improvement, implementing school-wide intervention and acceleration support system.

    • District Dual Language Coordinator
      • Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

      I led curriculum and materials development for multiple programs. I planned and facilitated instructional support and professional development for Dual Language faculty in seven schools and World Language/FLES teachers in eight schools.

Education

  • Northern Illinois University
    Ed.S., Superintendency and Educational System Administration
    2016 - 2018
  • Northern Illinois University
    Master of Science - MS, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2006 - 2008
  • Capella University
    Ph.D., Education
    1997 - 2003
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Master of Arts - MA, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    1990 - 1992
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General
    1986 - 1990

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