1. Susan J. Bandy
Address Phone & Email
405 Dove Avenue (309) 530-7196
LeRoy, IL 61752
sbandy.bandy10@gmail.com
Education:
University of Illinois- Master’s Degree Springfield, IL
Psychology/Student Counseling
University of Illinois- Bachelor of Arts Degree Springfield, IL
Psychology/Education and Minors in English & Business
Work Experience:
January 2011 to present – Kendall College, Chicago, IL - Clinical Practice Supervisor –
Clinical Practice Supervisor- Kendall College School of Education. Work with students
throughout Illinois in the final stage of completion of requirements for degree and licensure to
teach in Illinois. Averaging 4 or more students per term, travel to the schools where students are
assigned working with Cooperating Teachers and administrators and students during their
Clinical Practice completing evaluations, making recommendations to students and Cooperating
Teachers for student success, and complete final packet for submission to the School of Education
before submission to the state of Illinois. I also worked with Kendall College to implement edTPA
in the field and in the transition to this system of licensure. Position includes advisement and
counseling of students along this path. Work with other Kendall College professionals to support
students completing an online class during the Clinical Practice.
October 1997 to August 2010 – University of Illinois- Extension - McLean County Community
Compact – Bloomington, Illinois - Position consisted of two distinct jobs under one umbrella. Positions
work in tandem in McLean County and beyond.
• McLean County Community Compact Executive Director –Not-for-profit organization. Duties
included leading Board of Directors, organizational development, financial management,
membership support and recruitment, operation of workforce development programs, and
management of budget and additional grants. Supervised returned Peace Corp Fellows,
AmeriCorps students, and master’s degree interns and other employees. Developed curricula for
over 80 business education partnerships and created academic programs for students in anti-
bullying, ATOD prevention, College 101 programs.
• Community and Economic Development Educator (CED) –A member of a state wide team of
CED Educators. Duties including community engagement, workforce development, community
visioning, and strategic planning. Completed community swaps, organizational and community
strategic plans, and economic development projects.

2. May 2008 to present – Part time faculty in graduate studies –Illinois State University – Stevenson
Center for Community and Economic Development – Normal, Illinois
• Taught courses in Community and Economic Development as needed. Classes include Strategic
Planning in Organizations and Communities, Non-Profit Management, and Leadership in the
Community.
July 1991 to October 1997 – Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention/Academic Advisor-
Heartland Community College
• Recruited students and student groups from area schools and community groups
• Developed College Fairs and presented during special engagements of the College
• Enrolled students, developed career plans, and coordinated transferability of courses
• Adjunct professor in General Psychology, Personality, Personal Development, and ACT review
• Served on Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee and Health and Wellness Committee of
the College
• Member of the Tech Prep Team and assisted in writing articulation agreements between the
College and local Area Career Centers
July 1972 to Present –Licnesed Educator by State Board of Education in Illinois for K-9 and 6-12
hold Type 03 and Type 09 Certificates
• Taught 4th
grade for Williamsville School District - Williamsville, Illinois – 9 years
• Taught Kindergarten Williamsville School District- Williamsville, Illinois – 2 years
• Taught Gifted Education Wapella School District – Wapella, Illinois – 1 semester
Other Certifications – Certified COLORS Trainer of the Colors Program Assessment
Certified Trainer - Committee for Children – Conflict Resolution Training – Second Step
Leadership Development Experience
• A Founder of the Multicultural Leadership Program of McLean County 2009-2010
• Graduate of Leadership Illinois – Executive Leadership Program -2008
• Graduate of Leadership McLean County – Class of 1998
• Graduate of LEEP Training Program – East Central Region of U of I Extension – 2006
• Teens in Prevention Network Training by U S Drug Enforcement Administration-2000-10
• Completed Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - May of 2007
• Serve on Pastor Parrish Relations Board, First Christian Church, Bloomington, IL – 2014-present;
Prior Executive Committee Member and Secretary.
Current Activities
• Member of Educator Recognition Awards Program (Past Chair)
• Board Member – Heartland Coalition for Youth and Families
• Board Member – Stevenson Center for Community & Economic Development, Illinois State
University
• Past Chair – Workforce Development - Sub-Committee of Community and Economic Development
statewide team through U of I Extension

3. • Member - Diversity Committee – University of Illinois Extension
• Member- NACDEP (National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals)
• Multicultural Leadership Program Core Group – Development & Financial Chair – 2009-2010
• Committee Member and Educational Co-Chair for Vietnam Traveling Wall visit 2015
National & State Presentations
• National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals –
2005 – 1 presentation in Philadelphia, 2006 – 2 presentations in Las Vegas, and 2007-
2 presentations – San Antonio
• State Presentations at Community & Economic Development Conferences – 2005, 2007, 2010 and
member of Planning Committee for this conference- 2002 to 2010
Memberships
• Alumni of Leadership Illinois – Executive Leadership Program – 2009
• Alumni Group of Leadership McLean County – McLean County Leadership Program – 1998
• NACDEP – National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
• IL-ACDEP – Illinois Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
• Community Development Society – International Organization of Community Dev. Professionals
• Member – First Christian Church – Bloomington, Illinois; Chair-Reach Out Ministry – 2010-2014
• Longfellow Club – 2015 to present
• SUAA
References
Neal Green, PhD – Assistant Professor, School of Education, Kendall College - neal.green@
kendall.edu - (312) 519-2800
Mary Kirk – Cooperating Teacher – Steger Primary Center, District 194, 3341 Miller Avenue,
south Chicago Heights, IL 60411 – mkirk@sd194.org - (708) 755-9600
Dr. Frank Beck – Director – Stevenson Center for Community & Economic Development –Illinois
State University – Normal, Illinois fdbeck@ilstu.edu (309) 438-8685