Lincoln Christian University

Associate Professor of Professional Education
Office: HM44
Phone: 217 732-3168 ext. 2327

Education

• Ph.D. in K-12 Educational Administration, Michigan State University
• M.Min. in Church Music, Cincinnati Bible Seminary
• M.A. in Theological Studies, Cincinnati Bible Seminary
• B.M.E. in Music Education, Northeast Missouri State University

Appointed to Faculty: 2002

Professional / Academic Activities:

• Director of Professional Education
• Associate Dean for Christian Education Ministries

Courses:

• Adolescent Development
• Child, Family, and Community Education
• Chorus
• Christian Educators Symposium
• Christian Learning and Curriculum
• Colloquy
• Diversity & Schools
• Educational Psychology
• Faith Schools and Society
• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Introduction to Educational Practice
• Music Theory Tutor
• Organization and Administration for Early Childhood Directors
• Private Instrumental (Trumpet) Lessons
• Private Instrumental (Flute) Lessons
• Private Vocal Lessons
• Sophomore Field Experience (Early Childhood and ChildrenÕs Ministers)
• Internship
• Student Teaching
• Teaching and Learning in the Church
• Technology Seminar
• The Diverse Learner
• The Teaching Ministry of the Church

Publications:

• "Changes and Credentialing in Early Childhood Education in the state of Illinois and how that effects programs at Lincoln Christian College" presentation given at Lincoln, IL Rotary Meeting, June 17, 2009.
• "Teaching Students How to Become More Strategic and Self-Regulated Learners" Faculty Development presentation and workshop for Lincoln Christian College Faculty, May 8, 2009.
• "Conceptual Frameworks in Christian Higher Education" on Christian Higher Education presentation given at 2007 North American Professors of Christian Education Annual conference October 18-20, San Jose, CA.
• "GestwickiÕs Approach to Building Home, School, and Community Partnerships." The School Community Journal, Vol. 15: 1. (Spring/Summer 2006).
• Contributor, "Bible Resources." Christian School Education: A Magazine for Christian School Educators, Vol. 8:3, 38-39. (2004-2005).
• Institutional Report for the Teacher Education Unit Initial Program Approval at Lincoln Christian College, Lincoln, Illinois. (Submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education August 9, 2004).
• Program Report for the Early Childhood Education Program at Lincoln Christian College, Lincoln, Illinois. (Submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education March 31, 2004).
• "Achievement and Parent Involvement." Christian School Education: A Magazine for Christian School Educators, Vol. 7:1, 24-26. (2003-2004).
• Conceptual Framework for the Teacher Education Unit at Lincoln Christian College, Lincoln, Illinois. (Submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education February 1, 2003).
• "Frameworks for the Formation of Curriculum Practice in K-12 Evangelical Schools" A Dissertation Submitted to Michigan State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Department of Educational Administration. Vol. 1-2. (2001)
• Contributor under pen-name, Maria Schleeter. Maenette Benham, Cases of Change: K-12 School Leaders Engaged in Reflective Learning, Technomic Publishing Company, Inc. (1998).
• "Implications for the Future of the Restoration Movement in light of the Lessons Learned from the Reformation Movement: Differences in opinion regarding the place of music in the worship" Master Thesis, (1995)

Additional Professional Experience:

• Director of Teacher Education Program: Lincoln Christian University (Lincoln, IL)
• College Supervisor for Student Teachers and Internships:
• Lincoln Christian College (Lincoln, IL)
• Greenville College (Greenville, IL)
• Milligan College (Milligan, TN)
• Adjunct Faculty/Instructor:
• Greenville College (Greenville, IL)
• Spring Arbor College (Jackson, MI)
• Great Lakes Christian College (Lansing, MI)
• Cincinnati Bible College (Cincinnati, OH)
• School Administrator:
• Carter Christian Academy K4-8th grade (Grayson, KY)
• Charlotte Christian School PreK-12 (Charlotte, MI)
• Intern at Lansing Christian Middle and High School (Lansing, MI)
• The Christian Schools of Greater Cincinnati PreK-6th (Loveland, OH)
• Teacher:
  
  • Lansing Christian Middle & High School (Lansing, MI)
  • 8th & 9th Grade Bible
  • 6-12th Concert Band
  • 6-12th Choirs
  • High School Chorale
  • Middle School Drama Exploratory
  • Foss Avenue Christian School (Flint, MI)
  • 3-4th Multi-aged Classroom
  • Instructor at Scotland County R-1 High School (Memphis, MO)
  • 5-12th Grade Bands
  • 9-12th Grade Choirs
  • Substitute Teacher in Swartz Creek School District (Flint, MI) & Atherton Public Schools (Burton, MI)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at Cincinnati Bible College (Cincinnati, OH)
• Music Minister at Branch Hill Church of Christ (Loveland, OH)

Personal:

• Married to Dr. James Estep with three children