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June Hetzel

  • Dean, School of Education
  • Professor
  • Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
  • M.S., California State University, Fullerton
  • B.A., Biola University

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Dr. Hetzel specializes in literacy processes and curriculum development. Her most recent book, The Literacy Gaps: Building Bridges for English Language Learners and Standard English Learners (Corwin Press, 2009) was co-authored with Dr. Ivannia Soto-Hinman of Whittier College. A former public and private school teacher and administrator, as well as in-house editor, she has authored 18 teacher resource books, including the Steps to Writing Success series (2002), Writing Fluency (2001), Writing Teacher's Handbook series (1999), and Responding to Literature (1993; 2002). She has written articles for numerous journals, including the Journal of Psychology and Theology, Evangelizing Today's Child, the Home School Researcher, the Claremont Yearbook, Focus Publications, Salem Press, Starburst Publishers, the Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, and Christian School Education. She was the managing editor for the American Bookseller's Pick-of-the-List in the parent category: Homeschooling: Answers to Questions Parent Most Often Ask (1995) and editor for Beauty is Soul Deep: 180 Devotionals for Growing a Meaningful Inner Life (Barbour Press, 2003). Dr. Hetzel helps facilitate a tutoring partnership with La Mirada High School and has been recently been involved in four summer teaching teams to North Africa, working with Arabic and French-speaking grades 1-9 students. Dr. Hetzel has spoken for a variety of conferences, including the Oxford Round Table, Oxford University; a homeschooling conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and numerous regional conferences. She currently is an English as a Foreign Language textbook series editor for Purposeful Publications' textbooks in Colorado Springs as well as a regular writer/editor of devotionals for a variety of collections.

Affiliations

  • ICCTE-International Community of Christian Educators (2005-present)
  • IRA-International Reading Association (1983-present)
  • DKG-Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (1990-present)
  • CRA-California Reading Association (1983-present)
  • REG-Reading Educators' Guild, Cal State Fullerton (life member)
  • ASCD-Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (2000-present)
  • ACSI-Association of Christian Schools International (1979-present)
  • BIR-Board of Institutional Reviewers, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (2009-present)

Awards and Honors

  • Community Service Recognition, 2007: Recognized by the Norwalk-La Mirada School District for partnership in facilitating a volunteer tutoring program between Biola University undergraduates and La Mirada High School freshmen.
  • Community Service Recognition, 2008: Recognized by the Norwalk-La Mirada School District for partnership in facilitating a volunteer tutoring program between Biola University undergraduates and La Mirada High School freshmen.
  • Deborah Award for Leadership, 2009. Biola University, La Mirada, California.
  • California State Fullerton 2009 Alumni of the Year, Department of Reading, College of Education.

Publications

Articles

  • Hetzel, June; Susan Newcomb; and Joanna Fuller (Fall 2009). “Tutoring Initiative: A High School/University Partnership.” The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin International Journal for Professional Educators. Vol 76-1, pp. 9-13.

  • Hetzel, J. & Soto-Hinman, I. (Winter 2007). “The three literacy gaps and title III of NCLB.” Oxford University Round Table, Oxford England: Forum on Public Policy Online Journal.

  • Hetzel, June and Tim Stranske (Feb. 2007). “The IQ, EQ, AQ, and SQ Elements of Effective Pedagogy.” Christian School Education, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 6-9. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Association of Christian Schools International.

  • Hetzel, J. & K. Walters (Jan. 15, 2007). “An Examination of Gaps Between Professorial and Student Perceptions of Effective Pedagogy, Learning Activities, Assessments, and Learning Relationships as Compared with Research-Based Findings.” ICCTE (International Community of Christian Educators online) Journal, Vol. 3, Issue #1, Oregon: George Fox University. http://www.icctejournal.org/

  • Hetzel, J. (Spring 2004). “Writers Helping Writers: How Critique Groups Propel Professional Writing.” The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin Austin, Texas.

  • Johnson, E. & J. Hetzel (Winter 2002). “Reading by Design: Evolutionary Psychology and the Neuropsychology of Reading.” Journal of Psychology and Theology, Vol. 30, No. 1, 3-25.

  • Hetzel, J. (2001). “Creativity, Intelligence, and Leadership: Working with the Gifted.” Salt and Light Educators' Symposium Yearbook: Biola University, La Mirada, California.

  • Hetzel, J., Hseu, M., Jackson, M, and K.J. McKee (2001). “Literacy Practices of 1,006 Home School Students in Southern California.” Home School Researcher.

  • Hetzel, J. and F. Lampman (2001). “A Six-Week Writing Intervention Model.” The ACCESS Action Research Yearbook: Reflective Practices in Teaching and Learning. Costa Mesa, California: Orange County Department of Education, pp. 21-30.

  • Hetzel, J. (2000). “Creativity, Leadership, and Intelligence: Working with the Gifted.” Claremont Conference Yearbook. Claremont, CA: The Claremont Reading Conference Institute for Developmental Studies.

Books

  • Ma, Stella and June Hetzel (2004). “Traits of Good Writing, Grades 6-8.” Huntington Beach: Creative Teaching Press, Inc.: Huntington Beach, California

  • Soto-Hinman, I. and J. Hetzel (2009). “The Literacy Gaps: Building Bridges for English Language Learners and Standard English Learners.” Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc.

  • Hetzel, J. (editor) for Elaine K. McEwan (2008). “Reading Fluency, K-3.” Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc., A Sage Publications Company.

  • Hetzel, J. (editor) for Elaine K. McEwan (2008). “Reading Fluency, 4-8.” Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc., A Sage Publications Company.

  • Hetzel, J. (2008). “Fifteen Devotionals in 365 Devotionals for Busy Women.” Uhrichsville, Ohio: Barbour Publishing Inc.

  • Hetzel, J. (series editor, 2007 ff). “English as a Foreign Language Textbook Series.” Colorado Springs, Colorado: Purposeful Design Publications.

  • Hetzel, J. (senior content editor, 2006 ff). “Spelling Textbook Series.” Colorado Springs, Colorado: Purposeful Design Publications.

  • Hetzel, J. & M. Lee (editors) (2003). “Beauty is Soul Deep: 180 Devotionals for Growing a Meaningful Inner Life.” Uhrichsville, Ohio: Barbour Publishing Inc.

  • Hetzel, J. & Taylor, D. (2002). “Primary Writing: Steps to Success, Level Two.” Creative Teaching Press, Inc.: Huntington Beach, California.

  • Hetzel, June & Deborah McIntire. (2002). “Primary Writing: Steps to Success, Level One and Three.” Creative Teaching Press, Inc.: Huntington Beach, California.

Magazines

  • Hetzel, J. & D. McIntire (Dec. 1991). “Traditions,” From the Classroom. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Designed Learning.

  • Hetzel, J. & C. Sibold (Feb. 2005). “Writing Strategies for English Learners.” Classroom Leadership, Vol. 8, No. 5. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

  • Hetzel, June & Claire Sibold (May/June 2004). “Maximize Your Teaching with the Best Visuals.” Evangelizing Today's Child. Warrenton, Missouri.

  • Hetzel, J. & C. Sibold (Sept/Oct 2003). “How to Overcome Reading Obstacles.” Evangelizing Today's Child: Warrenton, Missouri. Pages 11-13.

  • Hetzel, J. (February 1996). “Reflection Inspection,” in Clubhouse Magazine, pp. 20-21. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family.

  • Hetzel, J. (March 1996). “Our Mighty Fortress,” in Clubhouse Magazine, pp. 6-7. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family.

  • Hetzel, J. (July 1996).“Seared to the Soul,” in Clubhouse Magazine, pp. 23. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family.

  • Kuld, Paul & June Hetzel (2005). “Sharing the Gospel.” Evangelizing Today's Child. Warrenton, Missouri.

  • Hetzel, J. (March 1992). “Caterpillars and Butterflies,” From the Classroom. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Designed Learning.

  • Taylor, D. & J. Hetzel, J. (2001). “Don Smith and His Contribution to the Pro-life Movement.” Finn and Associates: Pasadena, California.