The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Joan C. Brownstein

Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education


jmcady@stthomas.edu
(612) 962-4423

Academic History

Ed.D., Curriculum Theory and Development, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., 1988.
M.S., Experimental Education: Early Childhood, Mankato State University, Mankato, Minn., 1974
B.S., Music Education, Minor, Mathematics Education, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1966

Awards and Honors

  • 1998 - present Editorial Board, Education and Culture, Journal of the John Dewey Society
  • 1998 MN Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Educational Program Award       
  • 1996 District 112 You Make a Difference Award
  • 1989 Lindback Award for Excellence in Teaching, Moravian College Professor of the Year
  • 1989 Kappa Delta Pi, Rutgers University
  • 1989 Omicron Delta Kappa, Moravian College
  • 1987 Phi Delta Kappa, Lehigh University
  • 1978 Triangle Honor Society Teaching Award, Moravian College 

Selected Publications and Presentations

  • Distad, L.S. & Cady Brownstein, J. (2004). Talking Teaching: Implementing Reflective Practice in Groups. Lanham, Md: Scarecrow Education.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. & Distad, L. S. (2000 ). Reflective Practice Groups.
  • Distad, L.S., Chase, B., Germundsen, R. & Cady Brownstein, J. (2000). Putting Their Heads Together. Journal of Staff Development, 21(4).
  • Chase, B., Germundsen, R., Cady Brownstein, J. & Distad, L. S. (2001). Making the Connection Between Increased Student Learning and Reflective Practice. Educational HORIZONS, 79(3).
  • Germundsen, R. A., Distad, L. S. & Cady Brownstein, J. (1999). Growing Professionally: A Story of Collaboration. Faculty Development: The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning, 12(3).
  • Cady Brownstein, J., Distad, L. S. & Germundsen, R. (1998 ). Reflective Practice Groups in Teacher Induction: Building Community Via Experiential Knowledge. Education.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. & Reif, M. T. (1998). Girls at Risk: A Review of School Dropout Literature. In Hlebowitsh, Peter and Wraga, William (Eds.). Annual Review of Research for Middle and Secondary School Leaders. New York: Macmillan.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1995 ). The Progressive Legacy of Holism Education and Culture, 7(1).
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1994). The Ronald M. Hubbs and Margaret S. Hubbs Lectures, Number Two. St. Paul: University of St. Thomas.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1992). The Ronald M. Hubbs and Margaret S. Hubbs Lectures, Number One. St. Paul: University of St. Thomas.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1990). Abstract of Dissertation. Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 6(1). 
  • Hlebowitch, P.S. & Cady Brownstein, J. (1988). Retrenchment in Teacher Preparation: New Jersey's Alternative Credential. Educational Horizons, 66(3).
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1988). The Curriculum-Instruction Dualism: Implications for Practicee. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (2002).  Reflective Practice for Beginning Teachers. San Miguel Middle School of Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. Distad, L., & Germundsen, R. (1999). Reflective Practice Groups: A Story of Collaboration. Qualitative Research Conference, University of St. Thomas.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. Chase, B., Distad, L., & Germundsen, R. (1999). Reflective Practice Groups in Teacher Induction. Phi Delta Kappa Breakfast Meeting.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. Hartshorn, L., & Tommett, T. (1996). Project Kaleidoscope. Science for ALL Workshop, Skidmore College.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1996). Utilizing Grants to Form or Affirm Partnerships in the Community. Works in Progress, Graduate Education, University of St. Thomas.
  • Cady Brownstein, J., Huber, S. & Reif, M. (1995). Peer-Mentoring for Teacher Education. American Association for Teaching and Curriculum.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1995). Interdisciplinary Curriculum. Channel 5.
  • Cady Brownstein, J., Huber, S. & Reif, M. (1994). Peer-Mentoring for Teacher Educators. Nebraska Association for Teacher Educators, Omaha, Neb.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1994). Undergraduate Colleagues, Peer Review. Brown Bag, University of St. Thomas.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. & Reif, M. (1994). Women as Co-Chairs: A Study in Leadership. Research on Women and Education, AERA SIG, St. Paul Minn.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1994). Teacher-Curriculum Planner. St. Joseph School, West St. Paul, Minn.
  • Cady Brownstein, J., Crossley-Holland, K. & Huber, S. (1994). Children's Literature. Channel 6, Minneapolis.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1993). Visualizing a Cooperative Classroom. University of St. Thomas.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1993). Creating Community: Approaches to Classroom Management. Our Lady of Peace, Minneapolis.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. & Green, D. (1992). Developing Excellence Through Curriculum: The Teacher as Curriculum Specialist. Kappa Delta Pi, Memphis, Tenn.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. & Osnes, T. (1991). Help Wanted: Community Educators to Teach Teacher Educators. Annual Multi-State Conference, Brainerd, Minn.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1979,1981 ). Kindergarten A Year of Building Understandings, Skills, and Attitudes, Bethlehem Area School District. Quest II.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1978). Motivation: The Catalyst for Learning, Quest I.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. (1978). The Effect of Affect. Moravian Academy In-Service Program.
  • Cady Brownstein, J. Introducing young Children to Music, Lehigh Valley Child Care, Bethlehem, Pa. 

Professional Memberships

  • 2001 - present, National Society for the Study of Education 
  • 1987 - present, John Dewey Society
  • 1987 - present, Kappa Delta Pi 
  • 1985 - present, American Educational Research Association   
  • 1979 - present, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development