Tracy Reimer

Academics Faculty

Tracy Reimer

Email: t-reimer@bethel.edu

Job Title

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Tracy's research interests focus on effective school leadership practices specifically for marginalized and underrepresented populations. Topics include equity literacy, structural ideology, education gaps, and culturally responsive leadership. Tracy focuses on the daily actions of school principals that build a culture of a professional learning community and hold high expectations and value added instruction for all students.

Started at Bethel

2011

Education

  • Bethel University - B.A. Elementary Education & Psychology, 1996
  • St. Cloud State University - M.S. Curriculum & Instruction, 2000
  • St. Cloud State University - Sixth Year Program - K-12 Principal License, Superintendent License, 2002
  • University of Minnesota - Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy Education, 2010

Biography

Dr. Reimer is the Program Director in the Bethel University Doctor of Education, Leadership in K-12 Administration and licensing program. Tracy serves on the Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA) as a higher education representative. She formerly served as the Distict Curriculum Coordinator and Principal of Bendix Elementary School in Annandale, MN. 

Courses Taught

EDUC802 Leadership Evolution

EDUC805 Principles of Organizational Leadership

EDUC835 Measurement & Assessment

EDUC881 Comprehensive Exam

EDUC883 Scholarly Advancement in K-12 Leadership

EDUC884 Applied Leadership

EDUC886 Principal Internship

EDUC887 Superintendent Internship

EDUC888 Teaching Internship

Publications

  • Hill, J. & Reimer, T. (2023). Technology as a tool to address educational inequities: Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic that have been sustained. Education and Information Technologies. 10.1007/s10639-023-12236-z
  • Reimer, T. & Hill, J. (2023, July 14). 3 education wins sustained by district technology directors post-pandemic. District Administration. https://districtadministration.com/3-education-wins-school-district-technology-directors-post-pandemic/
  • Reimer, T., Vetrini, M. & Truby, J. (2023). Preparing school leaders: Lessons learned from navigating the pandemic. National Social Science Proceedings, National Technology and Social Science Conference (not yet posted).
  • Hill, J. & Reimer, T. (2022, July 2). Fostering School-Home Partnerships: Transforming Learning as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. TechTrends. doi10.1007/s11528-022-00756-3
  • Reimer, T. & Hill, J. (2022). Crossing the Digital Divide and the Equity Expanse: Reaching and Teaching All Students During the Pandemic. Journal of Leadership, Equity, and Research, 8(1). Retrieved from https://journals.sfu.ca/cvj/index.php/cvj/article/view/177
  • Reimer, T., Vetrini, M. & Truby, J. (2021, December 14). Leading through a pandemic: How to survive and thrive in school administration. eSchool Media. https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/12/14/4-things-to-help-a-school-principal-lead-through-the-pandemic/
  • Reimer, T. & Hill, J. (2021, September 8). COVID disruption requires more than providing a device. District Administration. https://districtadministration.com/covid-disruption-requires-more-than-providing-a-device/
  • Reimer, T. (2021). Systemic inequities: A poverty responsive school leadership framework to address the opportunity gap. Hawaii International Conference on Education Proceedings. 236-260. https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EDU2021.pdf
  • Reimer, T. (2020). Addressing the opportunity gap: The urgency of equity. National Social Science Proceedings, National Technology and Social Science Conference, 72, 89-93. https://www.nssa.us/journals/pdf/NSSA_Proceedings_2020_Las_Vegas_1.pdf
  • Reimer, T. & Wang, M. (2020, September/October). Adapt or perish. NAESP Principal, 100(1) 48-49. https://naesp.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/principal/2020/septoct-2020/live/index.html
  • Reimer, T. (2020, February 12). Echoes of a student voice: Education in an emerging country. MESPA Advocate blog. https://www.mespa.net/Blog
  • Hartung, K. & Reimer, T. (2019). Preparing equitable and culturally responsive school leaders. National Social Science Proceedings, Las Vegas Conference, 70 (1), 117- 130. https://www.nssa.us/journals/pdf/NSSA_Proceedings_2019_Las_Vegas_1.pdf
  • Gerdes, B. & Reimer, T. (2018, June 6). Reforming dysfunctional teams. MESPA Advocate blog. https://www.mespa.net/Blog
  • Reimer, T. (2017). When to lead, when to learn. NAESP Principal, May/June, 54.
  • Reimer, T. (2017). Four essentials of future ready leaders. MESPA Advocate blog, March.
  • Reimer, T. (2014). Recognition, appreciation, and celebration. MESPA Advocate, December, 44(2).
  • Reimer, T. (2014). From faltering to award winning. Principal, May/June, 42.
  • Reimer, T. (2010). Professional learning communities: Transforming the culture of a school. MESPA Advocate, December, 9.
  • Reimer, T. (2010). A Study on the Principal’s Role in the Development of Professional Learning Communities in Elementary Schools that “Beat the Odds” in Reading – University of Minnesota
  • Reimer, T. (2008). Dimensions of leadership. MESPA Advocate, 11.
  • Reimer, T. (2007). Sustainability; More than instructional leadership. MESPA Advocate, March, 5-11.

Presentations

  • Reimer, T. (2023). Culture Reset: Better Than Ever & Stronger Together. Minndependent Leadership Conference, Centennial Public School District
  • Reimer, T. & Hill, J. (2023). Sustained Technology Practices Implemented During COVID-19 That Address Educational Inequities. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference
  • Reimer, T. (2023). Preparing School Leaders: Lessons Learned from Navigating the Pandemic. National Social Science Association (NSSA) National Technology and Social Science Conference
  • Reimer, T. & Bartosh, A. (2022). Equity Informed Leadership: Understanding the Mental Health and Well-Being of BIPOC Students Post-COVID. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Annual Convention
  • Reimer. T. & Hill, J. (2022). Leading in a New Era: How COVID-19 Transformed the School-Home Partnership. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Annual Convention
  • Reimer, T. & Bartosh, A. (2022). The Mental Health Gap: The Need to Address Racial Inequities. National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Conference
  • Hill, J. & Reimer, T. (2022). Applying Equity Literacy to Address the Digital Divide. Provost Summit, St. Cloud State University
  • Daniels, J. & Reimer, T. (2022). Leading People Through Change. Incubate to Innovate; Christian School EdLeader Collaborative
  • Reimer, T. & Bartosh, A. (2022). Differences in Students’ Self-Reported Mental Health: The Need to Address Racial Inequities. Minnesota Elementary School Principal Association (MESPA) Institute
  • Reimer, T. & Hill, J. (2021). Addressing Technology Inequities: Closing the Digital Divide. National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) National Summit for Educational Equity
  • Reimer, T. (2021). A Poverty Responsive School Leadership Framework to Address the Opportunity Gap. Hawaii International Conference on Education
  • Reimer, T. & Daniels (2021). Collaborative Course Redesign: The Art & Science of Online Programming in Higher Education. Hawaii International Conference on Education
  • Reimer, T. (2020). Institutional Contextualization of Class-Based Inequities: A Poverty Responsive School Leadership Framework (white paper presentation). University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Annual Convention
  • Reimer, T. (2020). Addressing the Opportunity Gap: A Poverty Responsive School Leadership Framework. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference
  • Reimer, T. & Hartung, K. (2020). Preparing Equity Focused School Leaders: The Effectiveness of Online Administration Preparation Programs. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference
  • Reimer, T. (2020). Addressing the Opportunity Gap: The Urgency of Equity. National Social Science Association (NSSA) National Technology and Social Science Conference
  • Reimer, T. & Mayer, J. (2020). The Urgency of Equity: Addressing the Opportunity Gap. Minnesota Elementary School Principal Association (MESPA) Institute
  • Reimer, T. (2019). The Urgency of Equity: Teaching Students in Poverty. Phi Delta Kappa, Educators Rising National Conference
  • Reimer, T. & Hartung, K. (2019). Preparing Equitable & Culturally Responsive Leaders. National Social Science Association (NSSA) National Technology and Social Science Conference
  • Reimer, T. (2019). The Urgency of Equity. Metro ECSU Winning Strategies Conference for Paraprofessionals and Future Teachers
  • Wang, M., Cameron, A., Schmitz, M., & Reimer, T. (2019). Rethinking Professional Development. Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Leadership Conference
  • Reimer, T. (2018). Preparing Equitable School Leaders: Focus on Adaptive Leadership. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Annual Convention
  • Hartung, K. & Reimer, T. (2018). Preparing and Supporting Administrators for Culturally Responsive Leadership (white paper presentation). University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Annual Convention
  • Reimer, T. & Wang, M. (2018). Creating and Sustaining Innovative Leaders. Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) Spring Conference
  • Reimer, T. (2018). Everyone Has a Story. Metro ECSU Winning Strategies Conference for Paraprofessionals and Future Teachers
  • Reimer, T. (2017). What You Bring to a Winning Team. Bloomington School District
  • Reimer, T. & Gerdes, B. (2017). Transforming Culture as a Collaborative & Relational Leader. Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) Fall Conference
  • Daniels, J., Paulson, C., & Reimer, T. (2017). Professional Practice: Collaborative & Relational Leadership. Spring Leadership in Higher Education Conference, St. Cloud State University
  • Reimer, T. & Robinson, J. (2017).  What You Bring to a Winning Team. METRO ECSU Winning Strategies Conference for Paraprofessionals and Future Teachers
  • Reimer, T. & Mayer, J. (2017). Building Leadership Capacity (unconference session). Minnesota Elementary School Principal Association (MESPA) Institute
  • Reimer, T. & Wang, M. (2016). Principal as Lead Learner: It Begins with Self-Awareness. Minnesota Elementary School Principal Association (MESPA) Institute
  • Reimer, T. & Wang, M. (2015). The Changing Role of  the Principal: Authentic Coach & Lead Learner. National Association of Elementary School Principals, St. Cloud State University
  • Reimer, T. & Fee, M. (2014). K-12 Reading Interventions. Howard Lake-Waverly School District
  • Reimer, T. & Wang, M. (2014). PBIS Simplified. Minnesota Elementary School Principal Association (MESPA) Institute
  • Reimer, T. (2011, 2006, 2005). Balance Literacy Framework. Glencoe-Silver Lake School District,  Howard Lake -Waverly School District
  • Reimer, T. & Fee, M. (2011). Authentic RtI: Embedded Implementation. Minnesota Elementary School Principal Association (MESPA)
  • Reimer, T. (2011, 2008). Data Driven Decision Making. St. Cloud State University, St. Mary’s University

Certificates and Licenses

Minnesota Grades 1-6 Teaching License

Minnesota K-12 Principal License

Minnesota Superintendent License

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Principal Mentor Certification

 

Professional Organizations, Committees, and Boards

Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA) Board Member, Higher Education Representative

- Ethics Committee, Professional Development & Program Review Committee

Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA) Collaborative for Educational Administration

TeachBeyond, Associate Missionary Member

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

Minnesota Elementary School Principals  Association (MESPA)

- Leadership Board, Central Division School of Excellence (SOE) Representative

National Social Science Association (NSSA)