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Earned Degrees
  Doctorate University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1998 (Administration, Curriculum, Instruction)
  Endorsement Administration and Supervision, 1985 Superintendency, 1987
  M.S. University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1977
  B.S. University of Iowa, 1972
Work Experience
  1992-Present Educational Consultant 1986-Present University Instructor (Part-Time)
  1987-1992 Director of Staff Development and Instruction Westside Community Schools
  1985-1987 Coordinator for Instruction and Gifted Westside Community Schools
  1982-1984 Co-Team Leader, University Nebraska-Omaha Talented, Gifted Program
  1977-1982 Instructor, University Nebrasks-Omaha
  1972-1978 Classroom Teacher, Omaha Public Schools
National & State Boards
  • ASCD Regional Conference Planning Committee, Program Chair 1992 and 1994
  • Nebraska Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Executive Board of Directors, 1990-1997
  • Governor's Task Force on State Coalition for Math and Science, 1990-1995
  • Mid Continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McRel) Board of Instruction, 1993
  • Selection Committee for State Coalition for Math and Science, 1992-1993
  • Girls Club of Omaha Career/Life Planning Consortium, 1990-1998
  • Served on General Crook House Board of Directors, 1982-1984
Books & Articles
  • Billmeyer, R. Strategic Reading in the Content Areas: Practical Applications for Creating a Thinking Environment. Omaha, NE: Rachel & Associates, 2004.
  • Billmeyer, R. Strategies to Engage the Mind of the Learner: Building Strategic Learners. Omaha, NE: Rachel & Associates, 2003.
  • Billmeyer, R. Capturing ALL of the Reader Through the Reading Assessment System: Practical Applications for Guiding Strategic Readers. Omaha, NE: Rachel & Associates, 2001.
  • Billmeyer, R. & Barton, M.L. Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: If Not Me, Then Who?, 2nd. edition. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 1998.
  • Billmeyer, R. Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: If Not Me, Then Who? Aurora, CO: McRel Research Laboratory, 1996.
  • "Developing Staff Development Cadre or Trainers." ASCD Professional Development Series, 1993.
  • "Trends in Assessment." Nebraska Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, September 1990.
  • Billmeyer, R. A Growing Curriculum, Westside Community Schools, 1986 (Book containing creative plans promoting writing across the curriculum).
     
     
 
 
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