Dr. Elaine Dispo-Rendón, Ph.D., GC-C, PGSS-C
http://www.linkedin.com/in/elainedispo * https://AnakKo.org
EDUCATION
Terminal Degree.
Ph.D., Leadership Studies, Our Lady of the Lake University, Graduated 2015
Dissertation Title: “On the Field and Outside the Lines: Relationships between Student-Athletes’ Perceptions of Their Intercollegiate Coaches’ Leadership Practices and Student-Athletes’ Self- Reported Satisfaction, Athletic and Academic Performance.”* Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Meghan A. Carmody-Bubb
Defended: December 8, 2015; Published February 20, 2016
Alumni Executive Council: Vice President, 2017-21; Rio Grande Valley Area Representative, 2016-2023 Awarded Outstanding Alumni for Service to the University on February 20, 2022; assisted OLLU Alumni President in Scholarship Selection, coordinated OLLU RGV Alumni Mixers, served University events, such as Financial Aid Night, Student Send-off, Pre-Graduation, Holidays, spoke at Ring Blessing and Commencement Ceremonies, emceed Homecoming Awards
Graduate Degree.
M.A., Communication Systems Management, Angelo State University, Graduated 2006
Baccalaureate.
B.A., Communications major, Psychology minor, McMurry University, Graduated 2003
NONPROFIT FOUNDATION
ANAK KO 501(c)(3): Founder, Managing Director and Grief Support Specialist, 2020-present
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
University of Maryland Global Campus: Communications, Journalism and Speech, Adjunct Assistant Professor, 2021-present
Schreiner University: Brownsville First-Year Campus Director (Student Services) and Professor, 2020
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Art, Communication and Theatre Arts, Communication Lecturer, 2010-2020 (Full-Time 2018-20; Adjunct Fall 2010, Summer II 2014 and Fall 2016-Spring 2018)
Cisco College: Language and Communication, Adjunct Speech Instructor Fall 2014, Spring 2015 (ITV), Summer I 2015, Fall 2015 (AISD), Spring 2016 (Region XIV)
Texas State Technical College in Harlingen: Communication and Humanities, Speech Instructor, 2011-12
South Texas College: Communication Arts, Speech Instructor, 2007-10 (Starr County, Pecan, Mid-Valley, Campuses and Weslaco East Dual Enrollment)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Online Communication Facilitating/Mentoring.
Graduate Communications Techniques & Tactics (UMGC, Spring 2023) Graduate Foundations of Strategic Communications (UMGC, Spring 2021) Communication and Gender (UMGC, Summer 2021) Understanding Visual Communication (UMGC, Fall 2021, Spring and Fall 2022–two sections each)
Interdisciplinary Lectures.
Leadership Seminar (SU, designed for Fall 2020); Career Exploration (SU, Spring 2020)
Speech Communication Lectures.
Business and Professional Speaking (TAMUK, 2010, 2018-19; STC, 2008-09) Public Speaking (Cisco College, 2014-present; TSTC in Harlingen, 2011-12) Interpersonal Communication (TSTC, 2011-12; STC, 2007-10) Introduction to Speech/Oral Communication (UMGC, Summer 2022; TAMU-Kingsville, 2010, 2014, 2016-19; STC, 2007-10)
Journalism Lab Coaching.
Newspaper Publication (TAMUK, 2010)
TEACHING AREAS/COURSES/METHODS PREPARED TO TEACH
AP, APA, Career, Research, Grief, Grief Counseling, Oral Interpretation, Speech Communication, Interpersonal and Relational Communication, Small Group Communication, Organizational Communication, Business and Professional Presentation, Journalism/Mass Communication, Intercultural Communication, Gender Communication, Visual Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Effective Listening, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Manager Writing, Media and Society and the Law; Graduate, Upper-Level, Entry-Level Undergraduate, Dual Credit/Enrollment, face-to-face, non-traditional, hybrid, online, cohorts, days, evenings, weekends
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Grief Counselor, American Academy of Grief Counseling, May 2022-2026
Pet-Loss Grief Support Specialist, American Academy of Grief Counseling, May 2022-2026
Online Learning Professor, Schreiner University, June 2020
CITI Human Subjects Ethical Research, April 2020-21
eTeach Distance Education, November 2007
eTeach Web-Enhancing, October 2007
Academic Advising, National Association of Academic Advising, October 2007
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Culturally-Sensitive Grief Counseling for Diverse Populations, Embassy Suites, Frisco, TX, 2023
Will present Inclusive Grief Support Workshop for the Southwestern Psychological Association
The Marigold Garden: History, Culture & Plant Processes, Dallas Hilton Anatole, 2022
Presented a co-prepared Marigold Workshop at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers
Navigating Grief: Healing and Growing from Loss, 2022
Co-presented Grief Self-Care Workshop at the Southwestern Psychological Association Convention, Baton Rouge Crowne Plaza, as well as virtually for the National Science Teachers Association Conference
Sports Talk Chair and Presenter, Southwestern Psychological Association, Omni Dallas Hotel, 2016 Chaired Sports Psychology Talk by opening with own presentation of dissertation findings and introducing speakers who followed
CAMPUS TALKS
Lead with Love, Student Leadership Academy, Texas Southmost College, 2018
Invited by Executive Director of Student Life and Coordinator of Student Relations to conduct workshop for student leaders
Servant Leadership, Professional Development, South Texas College, 2009
Co-presented Robert Greenleaf’s Lead and Serve theory with Leadership Studies classmates and co-faculty to colleagues
PUBLICATIONS AND BROADCASTS
Dissertation Publication.
Dispo, E. J. (2016). On the field and outside the lines: Relationships between student-athletes’ perceptions of their intercollegiate coaches’ leadership practices and student-athletes’ self-reported satisfaction, athletic and academic performance. (Doctoral dissertation). Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX, United States. Registration Number: TX 8-175-101.
Magazine Publication.
Dispo, E. J. (2016). “Pay it forward.” Abilene Liπving Magazine. With You In Mind, 134-138:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/wyim-publications/AbileneSpring2016/index.html#136
https://s3.amazonaws.com/wyim-publications/AbileneSpring2016/index.html#138
https://s3.amazonaws.com/wyim-publications/AbileneSpring2016/index.html#140
Radio Broadcast/Podcast Invitations.
Harden, C. (2017, July 22). Racism and Sexism in Sports. The Real Deal. Retrieved from: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/momentumshirt/2017/07/22/the-real-deal-with-courtneyharden.
Harden, C. (2016, July 30). Coach K, Dallas Cowboys guest spot. The Real Deal. Retrieved from: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/momentumshift/2016/07/30/the-real-deal-with-courtney-harden
Harden, C. (2016, July 2). Pat Summitt, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys guest spot. The Real Deal. Retrieved from: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/momentumshift/2016/07/02/the-real-deal- with-courtney-harden
Web-Based Publications.
Education articles, Demand Media: GlobalPost, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Synonym.com, Top5.com (2013) Education Author Page: http://www.demandstudios.com/profile-53fe9144-Elaine-J.-DispoTop5.com Author Page: http://www.top5.com/profile/1000264/Elaine-J-Dispo/Dispo, E. J. (2013). Should students take public speaking classes? GlobalPost. Retrieved from: http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/should-students-public-speaking-classes-14725.html
Book Publications.
Rendón, D. D., & Dispo-Rendón, E. J. (In Progress—target release date: 2023). Feed Me Tacos and Call Me PURRty: Taco Cat Dad Chef Dave’s & Mama E’s pH-Delights. ANAK KO.
Dispo-Rendón, E. J. (In Progress—target release date: 2023). PURRfect Moment 2 PAWS: CATch of the Day FUR the PURRsuit of Peace. ANAK KO.
Dispo-Rendón, E. J. (2022). PAWsitive PURRspective: Furry Tail of My Emotional Support ANNIE-mal & Our CATch of Mourning Waves. ANAK KO.
Rendón, D. D., & Dispo-Rendón, E. J. (2022). Fly Pies in the Sky: Angelic Appetizers, Divine Desserts & Heavenly Hearty Hacks for Memorial Meals. ANAK KO.
Dispo-Rendón, E. J. (2021). Our babies have halos and wings: Grief communication guide to healing for bereaving families. ANAK KO.
GOVERNANCE OFFICES
ANAK KO, Board-of-Directors, Chair, 2020-24
Filipino-American Association of Brownsville, Board-of-Directors, Secretary, 2021-22
Our Lady of the Lake University, Alumni Executive Council: Rio Grande Valley Area Representative 2016-17, 2021-23; Vice President, 2017-21
United States-Philippines Friendship Organization: Secretary, 2001
PRO BONO
ANAK KO: Grief Counseling and Pet-Loss Grief Support, 2022-present
Paaralang Pilipino Summer School: Social Studies Teacher, 2021
College Preparation Workshop, Filipino-American Association of Brownsville Youth Group, 2021
AWARDS AND HONORS
Outstanding Alumni for Service to the University, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2022
Kitty Hawk Air Society Honorary Faculty Inductee, Rio Hondo ISD AFJROTC, 2016
Sam M. Walton Fellowship, Students In Free Enterprise, South Texas College, 2008-10
HSBC Financial Literacy Grant, Students In Free Enterprise, South Texas College, 2009
Certificate of Appreciation, United States-Philippines Friendship Organization, 2006
Academic Excellence Graduate Scholarship, Angelo State University, 2005
Outstanding Service as Copy Editor, The War Whoop, McMurry University, 2003
Frank W. Buckley Scholarship, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, McMurry University, 2003
Second Place, Copy Editing Live Contest, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Conference, 2003
Second Place, Critical Review Publication, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Conference, 2002-03
Psi Chi (ΨΧ) International National Honor Society in Psychology, 2002
The Dean’s List, McMurry University, Abilene, TX, 2000-02
COMMITTEE & STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Council sponsor, Rio Hondo High School, 2017-18
Friends of Rachel sponsor, Rio Hondo High School, 2017
Distance Education Committee member, Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, 2011-12
RPG (Role-Playing Games) Club sponsor, Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, 2011-12
Academic Advisor, Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, 2011-12
Media Club sponsor, South Texas College, 2010
Students In Free Enterprise Sam M. Walton Fellow, South Texas College (STC-SIFE), 2008-10
Information Literacy Committee, South Texas College, 2008-10 (included library search committee) Academic Advisor, South Texas College, 2007-10
MEDIA COVERAGE
García, R. (2018, April 22). “A march to remember.” Valley Morning Star. Retrieved from https://www.valleymorningstar.com/news/local_news/a-march-to-remember/article_4e01d3d4-45dd-11e8-999d-43caf9bb7013.html
García, R. (2016, Sept. 10). “Rio Hondo teacher remembers attacks.” Valley Morning Star. Retrieved from www.valleymorningstar.com/news/local_news/article_2a38dd7c-77cf-11e6-a300- ffe97af040a9.html
SBCISD Staff. (2016, Sept. 5). “Taking on a bigger challenge: High school students take advantage of dual enrollment classes.” Valley Morning Star. Retrieved from http://www.valleymorningstar.com/education/san_benito_cisd/article_4ff855c4-73c9-11e6-864e-4f5e6eefc9f0.html
The Messenger. (2016, Spring). “Class Notes: Dr. Elaine Dispo ‘03.” McMurry Alumni & Friends, 24.
Mizel-Flint, A. (2015, May). “ASU graduate seeks help for home country of Nepal.” San Angelo Standard-Times. Retrieved from http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/local-news/asu- graduate-seeks-help-for-home-country-of-nepal_42419950.
SBCISD Staff. (2014, Oct. 20). “Students enrolled in dual enrollment.” Retrieved from http:// www.valleymorningstar.com/education/san_benito_cisd/ article_4f0b66ce-58cd-11e4-91a1-001a4bcf6878.html
STC OLLU RGV Cohort. (2010, March 5). “STC faculty in first Our Lady of the Lake RGV doctoral cohort.” South Texas College Public Relations press release: http://news.southtexascollege.edu/?p=1955.
Escobar, H. (2009, Dec. 9). “Instructor, students lead by example.” South Texas College Public Relations press release: http://news.southtexascollege.edu/?p=1653.
Kimball, S. (2009, July 23). “Local Catholics celebrate missionary zeal.” The Monitor. Retrieved from http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/local-catholics-celebrate-missionary-zeal/article_cf1a7d32-1bb4-5bc9-bbee-b59e97e03e35.html.
Balani, M. (2009, June 5). “Instructor moves up the SIFE ladder.” South Texas College Public Relations press release: http://news.southtexascollege.edu/?p=562.
South Texas College. (2008, May). “Instructors play prominently in upcoming production of Tosca.” Archive: http://admin.southtexascollege.edu/pr/news/2008/may/tosca.html.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Science Teachers Association of Texas for Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers, Since 2022
National Science Teachers Association, Since 2022
National Communication Association, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Since 2018
Kitty Hawk Air Society, Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, Rio Hondo High School, Since 2016
Southwestern Psychological Association, Since 2015
Psi Chi (ΨΧ), International Honor Society in Psychology, McMurry University Chapter, Since 2003
Asian American Journalists Association, Since 2002
Abilene Psychological Association, 2002-03
SERVICE TO PROFESSION
Publishing Grief Support Books for ANAK KO 501(C)(3), 2021-present
Researching Sports Communication, Leadership and Psychology, 2016-present
Co-writing Bilingual Children’s Book Series on Sportsmanship, 2017-19
English Language Arts Teacher, Rio Hondo High School, 2016-2018
Contributing Writer and Photographer, Abilene Living Magazine, 2015-16
Media Representative and Grant Writer, Rhodes to Success NFL foundation, 2015-present
Event and Family Photographer, Elaine J. Dispo Pho†ography (Engagements, Graduations, Holidays), 2014-16
Consultant, Written Work (Dissertations, Career and College Placement, Speeches), 2014-present
Tutor, Private School, 2014-15
Special Contributor, Abilene Reporter-News, 2014-15
Contract Family Photographer, Mom365, Abilene and Midland, TX hospitals, 2014-15
Sports Commentator, RantSports: NFL, NBA, NCAA Football and Basketball, Miscellaneous, 2013 Content Curator, Pretty Fit App, 2013-14
Reviewer, Speech Textbooks, 2010-12
Judge, Speech Tournaments: Skills USA, 2011-12; La Féria I.S.D., 2011
Feature Reporter, Fil-Am Press, 2008-09
Online Editorial Intern, San Angelo Standard-Times, 2006
Communication Graduate Assistant, College of Graduate Studies, Angelo State University, 2004-06
Copy Editor, Advertising Manager, Staff Writer, The War Whoop, McMurry University, 1999-03
CONTINUING EDUCATION
University of Maryland Global Campus, ROCK Teaching/Coaching Method, 2022
American Institute of Health Care Professionals American Academy of Grief Counseling, 2022
CITI Program Human Subjects Research, 2020
Institute for Teachers of the Gifted/Talented, Region I ESC, 2016 (30-hour online workshop)
Alternative Certification Program, State of Texas, 2016 (virtual classroom and field observation)
ITV, Cisco College, 2015
National Institute of Health Research Ethics, 2015
Instructor Training Certification, Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, 2011
Autism Awareness and Accommodation Training, Weslaco I.S.D., 2008
eTeach I Web-Enhance and eTeach II Online Teaching Certification, South Texas College, 2007
National Academic Advising Association Training Certification, South Texas College, 2007
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification, South Texas College, 2007
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/OUTREACH
Exercise Benefits: ANAK KO PAIL 5K (2020-22), EJ 5K (2021-22), CHRIS Memorial Valentines (2023); Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Abilene, TX (2013); Autism Awareness Walks, McAllen, Mission and San Antonio, TX (2008-13); March for Dimes March for Babies, Fort Worth, TX (2013); Any Baby Can Forty Cans to Lent 5K, San Antonio, TX (2013); Fiesta Marathon and 5K, McAllen and Mission, Texas (2007-2012); Race Walk and 5K, Pharr, TX (2011); American Heart Walk, Abilene, McAllen and Edinburg, TX (1999-2010); Relay for Life, Harlingen, TX (2010)
Fundraiser Leadership: ANAK KO 5Ks (2020-present); Fab Over 40 Hope Votes Top 5 out of Group of 50+ (2022); American Heart Walk top collector, Edinburg, TX (2008); Leukemia and Lymphoma Team In Training lead contributor to marathon runner (2008)
Church Ministries: Grand Choir at St. Anthony CC (2018-20); Catholic Young Adult Circle and Grand Choir at St. Anthony CC, Harlingen, TX (2018); Sacramental photographer, Religious Education teacher, Mass commentator and lector at Sacred Heart CC, Abilene, TX (2014-16); Choir, Our Lady of Guadalupe CC, Mission, TX (2008); Celebration Choir, Holy Family CC, Abilene, TX (1987-1992, 2002-04)
Entertainment: South Texas Lyric Opera, McAllen, TX (2008); Mistress-of-Ceremonies (2004-07); McMurry University Theatre (2002)
Offices: ANAK KO Chair (2020-present); Our Lady of the Lake University Alumni Executive Council Vice President (2017-21) and Rio Grande Valley Area Representative (2016-22); Filipino-American Association of Brownsville Secretary (2021-22); United States-Philippines Friendship Organization Roving Reporter (1999-01), Dance Group Secretary, Event Coordinator (2001) and Christmas Caroling Coordinator (2006)
LANGUAGES: English: excellent fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish: good proficiency in speaking, fair in reading and writing Tagalog (Filipino dialect): native, somewhat conversational
SOFTWARE/APPLICATIONS: Microsoft Teams; Zoom; Apple Pages, Keynote, Numbers; Windows Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; IBM SPSS; Adobe Photoshop, Reader; Prezi; WordPress; Internet Edge; Explorer; Mozilla Firefox; Google Chrome; Apple Safari; BlackBoard; Moodle; Canvas
*DISSERTATION ABSTRACT
This study explored how intercollegiate coaches’ exemplary leadership practices affected their student-athletes’ academic and athletic performances and athlete satisfaction. Kouzes’ and Posner’s (2003) Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and Riemer and Chelladurai’s (1998) Athlete Satisfaction Questionnaire (ASQ) were administered to college athletes to assess whether coaches’ leadership practices influenced their athlete satisfaction, and a demographic survey developed by the researcher asked those students for their grade point average (GPA) to measure their academic performance and their rating of their individual athletic performance. The author investigated this discourse to determine the impact of the exemplary leadership theory and practice on college sports in efforts to contribute to the body of research on leadership in terms of higher education and the sports sector.