ADEA Staff

Rebecca L. Stolberg, RDH, M.S.D.H.
ADEA Vice President, Allied Dental Education and Faculty Development

Erin Sigmon
ADEA Allied Dental Education Senior Manager

Donna Casimier
ADEA Meetings Manager

Advisors

Colleen M. Brickle, RDH, Ed.D.
Normandale Community College, MN

Harold Jennings Jr., RDH, M.A.
Plaza College, NY

Susan H. Kass, RDH, Ed.D.
Miami Dade College, FL

Joanne M. Pacheco, RDH, M.A.O.B.
Fresno City College, CA

Colleen M. Brickle, RDH, Ed.D.

Using a career visioning process and a CliftonStrengths assessment, participants will reflect on the past, consider the present and look to the future in personal and work choices. In this session, participants will learn how to apply personal strengths and identify colleagues’ strength themes to enhance team building and collaboration.

CE Credits: 1.5

Susan H. Kass, RDH, Ed.D.
Harold Jennings Jr., RDH, M.A.

Leadership styles can differ greatly from one successful individual to another and we generally expect our leaders to be “intelligent.” Increasingly, however, we are coming to understand that the skills and attributes associated with emotional—rather than cognitive—intelligence are critical predictors of an individual’s ability to succeed in meeting the demands of leadership in complex organizations. The trauma-informed leader recognizes and honors past trauma, with the goal of responding with strategies that resist re-traumatization.

CE Credits: 1.5

CE Credits: 0.5

Colleen M. Brickle, RDH, Ed.D.
Joanne M. Pacheco, RDH, M.A.O.B.

This session introduces generational differences and positive conflict management processes through negotiation, defines major types and sources of conflict, and provides steps to conflict resolution. Negotiation is an important leadership skill to resolve conflict.

CE Credits: 1.25

Colleen M. Brickle, RDH, Ed.D.
Joanne M. Pacheco, RDH, M.A.O.B.

CE Credits: 1.0

CE Credits: 0.5

CE Credits: 0.5

Jen Lachman, B.A., M.S.
Principal, Lachman Consulting

In this session, participants will gain a greater understanding of their own leadership styles, preferences and behaviors and explore how they can use this heightened self-awareness to strengthen their leadership effectiveness and relationships with others. Participants will complete two assessments prior to the program—Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Leadership Circle Profile (LCP)—which tap into key aspects of an individual’s personality and preferences, as well as proven leadership competencies in areas such as strategy, communication, decision-making and interpersonal relations. During the session, participants will come together as a supportive learning community to interpret their results and begin to take action on their discoveries.

CE Credits: 2.0

CE Credits: 1.25

Jen Lachman, B.A., M.S.

During this session, participants will have an opportunity to discuss with their peers, if they choose, key aspects of their LCP results and gain insight into how they can move forward with personal and professional growth.

CE Credits: 1.5

CE Credits: 0.75

Susan H. Kass, RDH, Ed.D.

During this session, participants will begin planning their mindmaps. Discussion will include the outcomes of the various assessment tools and mapping out future professional development plans. Outcomes of this session will include the clarification of a vision statement, the development of a plan including present and future directions, and the development of strategies to close the gaps.

CE Credits: 1.0

Colleen M. Brickle, RDH, Ed.D.
Joanne M. Pacheco, RDH, M.A.O.B.

Our thought-mood connection or mindset underlies how we think and feel. No matter how hard we try to ignore emotions, they do not go away. Identifying and using practices that keep you calm can help with challenging relationships and conversations. Situations and conditions can improve by generating purposeful positive emotions and mindfulness-based states of awareness.

CE Credits: 1.0

Harold Jennings Jr., RDH, M.A.

This workshop will provide leaders with the vocabulary to communicate in a culturally competent manner.

CE Credits: 0.5

Pamela Zarkowski, B.S.D.H., M.P.H., J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy, MI

This program will highlight legal and ethical issues in the educational and employment setting. Topics covered include recruiting, hiring, terminating and evaluating staff and faculty. Student-focused topics include student rights and protections, recommended policies and current challenges in the educational environment.

CE Credits: 2.0

CE Credits: 0.75

CE Credits: 3.0

CE Credits: 0.5

Susan H. Kass, RDH, Ed.D.

Finding work-life balance in today’s frenetically paced world is no simple task. When your work life and personal lives feel out of balance, stress—along with its harmful effects—can result. This session will address ways to recognize and address stress and balance. Communication strategies will be explored.

CE Credits: 1.25

Joanne M. Pacheco, RDH, M.A.O.B.

This interactive session will focus on mentoring and its importance in the academic setting. Facilitated discussion will include traits of a good mentor, becoming a mentor and developing professional networks.

CE Credits: 1.0

NOTE: Immediately following the program, participants will receive an online program evaluation. This feedback will help planning staff continue to improve the program. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

The next ADEA Allied Dental Faculty Leadership Development Program will take place in August 2025 in Washington, DC. Please encourage fellow colleagues to plan to participate.