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Dishke Hondzel
Catharine Dishke Hondzel, MA, PhD Candidate
Faculty of Education, Western University
1137 Western Road, London, ON N6G 1G7
[email protected]
RESEARCH & TEACHING INTERESTS
Experiential and applied learning; innovation and creativity within workplaces and education;
personality and social psychology; well-being and health; post-secondary student services; the history
of psychology.
EDUCATION
PhD Candidate
Educational Psychology, Western University
Dissertation: Fostering creativity: Ontario teachers’ ideas, experiences,
and behaviours
M.A.
Applied Social Psychology, the University of Windsor (2007)
Thesis: A quiet battle: An examination of the social forces that shape selfsilencing and well-being in female leaders.
Certificate
Human Resources Management (2003)
Currently hold CHRP Candidate status
B.A. (Honours)
Psychology, King’s University College at Western (2003)
Thesis: Birth order effects on neuroticism: Fact of fiction?
PUBLICATIONS
Hansen, R. & Dishke Hondzel, C. (In review). Re-examining how we think about creativity in
education. LEARNing Landscapes.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (In review). Accountable to whom? Teacher reflections on the relationship
between creativity and standardized testing in Ontario. Critical Education.
Dishke Hondzel, C. & White, B.G. (2012). Service-learning in statistics: A success story. Interact:
The newsletter of the ACU University Extension and Community Engagement Network.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2012). Self-silencing, agency, and communion in female student leaders: A
Canadian perspective. Saarbrücken, Germany: Lambert Academic Press.
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REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Dishke Hondzel, C. & Hansen, R. (2012, October). Preliminary results of an intervention to reduce
apprenticeship attrition in Ontario. Paper presented at the International Society for the
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) 9th Annual Conference, Hamilton, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C. & Hansen, R. (2012, September). Learning environments, culture and
community: The climatic psychology of creativity. Paper presented at the NordFo Research
Conference, Notodden, Norway.
Dishke Hondzel, C. & Sørebø Gulliksen, M. (2012, September). The environment for ingenuity: An
examination of creativity in Canada and Norway using the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking.
Paper presented at the NordFo Research Conference, Notodden, Norway.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2012, May). Creativity in the era of accountability: An investigation of teacher
perceptions and practices. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for Studies in Education
(CSSE) Annual Conference, Waterloo, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C., Sauder, A.E. & Crocker, W.A. (2012, May). Indelible ink: Narratives of selfperception and group identity in teacher candidates with tattoos. Poster presented at the
Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE) Annual Conference, Waterloo, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C. & Hansen, R. (2012, April). Traditional is not a synonym for bad: Creativity in
public and Waldorf classrooms. Poster presented at the American Educational Research
Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2011, June). Leadership, personality, and well-being on-campus: A national
survey of residence assistants. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association
(CPA) Convention, Toronto, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C., Sauder, A.E. & Crocker, W.A. (2011, May). Who am I now? Questions of
identity and perception in pre-service teachers with tattoos. Paper presented at Canadian
Women’s Studies Association (CWSA) Annual Conference, Fredericton, NB.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2010, June). Understanding in the arts and social sciences: The role of
experiential and applied teaching methods in creating effective learning environments. Paper
presented at the Technological Learning & Thinking Conference, Vancouver BC.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2010, May). An examination of the ways in which experiential teaching methods
foster engagement and learning in post-secondary arts and social science students. Roundtable
presented at the Canadian Society for Study in Education (CSSE) Conference, Montreal, PQ.
Sauder, A.E., Dishke Hondzel, C., & Crocker, W.A. (2010, May). The untold stories of women’s body
art. Roundtable presented at the Canadian Society for Study in Education (CSSE) Annual
Conference, Montreal, PQ.
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Nguyen, D., Johnstone, D.J., Voth, J., & Dishke Hondzel, C. (2007,June). Community psychology
training in Canadian universities: How far have we come? And where are we going!? Poster
presented at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Convention, Ottawa, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2007, May). Living, working, eating, sleeping, and studying on the job: An
examination of self-silencing and well-being in Canadian Residence Assistants. Paper
presented at the Feminist Research Group Conference, Windsor, ON.
NON- REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Hansen, R., Dishke Hondzel, C., Bocazar, B., Colgan, A., Hansen, K., & Schmalz, K. (2012, March).
Human ingenuity comparative study: Canadian and Norwegian results of the Torrance Test of
Creative Thinking. Poster presented at the UWO Inter-Faculty Research Day, London ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2011, April). Prepared, capable, and supported: What do teachers believe when
it comes to teaching creativity? Paper presented at the UWO Research in Education
Symposium, London, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C., Sauder, A.E. & Crocker, W.A. (2011, March). Presence and self:
Preliminary results from a survey of tattooed preservice teachers. Poster presented at UWO
Inter-Faculty Research Day, London ON.
Hansen, R. & Dishke Hondzel, C. (2011, March) Human ingenuity comparative study: Canada and
Norway. Poster presented at the UWO Inter-Faculty Research Day, London ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2010, April). Practicing theory: A conceptual frame for experiential learning in
the arts and social sciences. Paper presented at the UWO Research in Education Symposium,
London, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C., Sauder, A.E. & Crocker, W.A. (2010, March). Listening: Echoes of identity in
women’s tattoos. Poster presented at UWO Inter-Faculty Research Day, London ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C. & Dupuis, T. (2010, March). Who’s doing what? An overview of the current
prevalence of experiential learning programs at Ontario universities. Poster presented at UWO
Inter-Faculty Research Day, London, ON.
Dishke Hondzel, C. (2007, May). When the classes end: Student perceptions of co-curricular
involvement at the post-secondary level. Poster presented at the Centre for Flexible Learning
International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Windsor, ON.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Lead Research Assistant - Dr. Ron Hansen (Education)
Evaluating educational and cultural structures which promote ingenuity in a sample of
Canadian and Norwegian schools (2010-Present)
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Project Coordinator - Dr. Ron Hansen/ Multiple Community & Government Partners
HEQCO-funded evaluation of apprenticeship retention and completion in Ontario (2011Present)
Research Assistant- Dr. Jamie Metsala (Education)
Literacy, lexical analysis, and language acquisition (2009-2010)
University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
Research Assistant- Dr. Kathryn Lafreniere (Psychology)
Student perceptions of employment in the sex industry (2007)
Research Assistant- Dr. Ruth Mann (Sociology)
Narratives of youth involved in the criminal justice system (2006)
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Research Associate- Dr. Jan Polgar (Occupational Therapy/ AUTO21)
Parental perceptions and use of child car safety seats (2003)
TEACHING
King’s University College at Western University, London, Ontario
Lecturer, Psychology
Health Psychology 3330g (2009-2011)
Theories of Personality 2550a (2008-2012)
Psychology of Social Influence 3710g (2008)
Educational Psychology 2610g (2012, 2013)
Huron University College at Western University, London, Ontario
Lecturer, Psychology
Theories of Personality 2550b (2012)
Faculty of Education, Western University, London, Ontario
Teaching Assistant, Education
Applied Theories of Technological Education (2010-2011)
King’s University College at Western University, London, Ontario
Teaching Assistant, Psychology
Psychology of Creativity (2007-2009)
University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
Teaching Assistant, Psychology
Conducting Research in Psychology (2006, 2007)
Ethical Issues in Applied Psychology (2006, 2007)
Community Psychology (2005)
Leadership and Power (2005)
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HONOURS AND AWARDS
Global Opportunities Merit Award: Western University 2012 ($1000)
Graduate Thesis Research Award: Faculty of Education 2011 ($550)
Graduate Teaching Assistant Union Scholarship Recognizing Community Involvement 2011 ($300)
Dean's Honour Roll of Teaching Excellence, King's University College (2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12)
University of Western Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship 2009-2012 ($8074 each year)
ATHENA International Achievement Scholarship, Windsor Chamber of Commerce 2007 ($3000)
University of Windsor Graduate Research Scholarship 2006 & 2007 ($6500 each year)
Merit Award for High Academic Standing, University of Windsor Residence 2006 & 2007 ($1000)
University of Windsor Residence Program of the Year Award (Nominee) 2006
King’s University College Graduating Class Altruism Award 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reviewer
Sirois & Taylor (2009) Health Psychology 1st Canadian Edition. McGraw, Hill & Ryerson,
Toronto. (Review in preparation for 2nd edition)
Invited Keynote Speaker
London Council on Adult Education (2011, November)
Creative spaces, innovative minds: Why our work environment matters
Doctoral Seminar Series, UWO Faculty of Education (2011, October)
Thinking ink: Collaboratively exploring tattoos in education
Business Talks: London Small Business Professional Networking Conference (2011, June)
Making space for innovation: The psychology of creative work environments
10th annual Feminist Research Group Conference: Inter-Actions: Feminisms Inspiring Possibilities
(2009, Declined)
Guest Lecturer
The Psychology of Creativity, for Dr. Diane Humphrey at King’s University College
Presentation Titles:
Innovation and Creativity at Work (2011)
The New Creative Economy: Understanding Workplace Trends (2010)
Creativity & Work (2009)
Creativity in Industry (an introduction) (2008)
Historical Foundations of Industrial Psychology (2007)
Honours Theses Supervised
Leanna Ireland (King’s University College; 2011)
Commitment to religiosity’s effect on personality and academic performance
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Reader, Honours Thesis
Erin Romanchych (King’s University College, 2012)
Olinda Silva Romao (King’s University College; 2011)
Micky Lizmore (King’s University College; 2010)
The Career Centre @ Western, University of Western Ontario (2007-2008)
Experiential Education Developer
Created over 800 new opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in experiential learning
through partnerships with community organizations and faculty members.
Residence Services, University of Windsor (2006-2007)
(Practicum) Completed a program evaluation of the Residence Education, Advocacy, and
Leadership Program (REAL).
The Student Development Centre, University of Western Ontario (2002-2003)
(Practicum) Assisted with career interest testing, score interpretation, and job search strategy
programs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Chair of the Board of Directors, London Training Centre (2007- current)
Campus Representative, Canadian Psychological Association (2011- current)
Steward, Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistants (PSAC; 2010)
Coordinator, Western Faculty of Education Doctoral Seminar Series (2010-2011)
Co-organizer, conference planning committee: Inaugural Faculty of Education Research
Symposium (Event date: April 14, 2010)
Member in good standing, Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE) (2009- current)
Member in good standing, Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) (2010- current)
Member, Emerging Leaders Program, City of London, London, Ontario (2007- current)
Editor, University of Windsor Undergraduate Newsletter (2005- 2007)
Member, University of Windsor Feminist Research Group & Conference Planning Committee
(2005- 2007)
Psychology Student Representative, Windsor Graduate Student Society (2006- 2007)
President, CUPE Local 4580, Representing Graduate and Teaching Assistants (2006-2007)
Member, Central Safety Committee, University of Windsor (2006-2007)
Member, Diversity Action Committee, University of Windsor (2006-2007)
Residence Assistant, University of Windsor (2006-2007)
Coordinator, University of Windsor Residence Program (2005-2006)
Advisor, University of Windsor Inter-Residence Council (2005-2006)
Member, Alcohol Policy Committee, University of Windsor (2005-2006)
President, King’s University College Psychology Club (2001-2002)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Teaching at the University Level Certification, UWO Teaching Support Centre (2009)
 Team Leader: Habitat for Humanity, as part of Alternative Spring Break in New Orleans
(University of Western Ontario, February 2008)
 Participant/ Attendee: Fall and Spring Perspectives on Teaching Conferences (University of
Western Ontario, 2007- 2012)
 Feminist Research Group Conference (Windsor, May 2006 & 2007)
 University of Windsor’s Centre for Flexible Learning- International Conference on Teaching and
Learning (Windsor, April 2007)
 ATHENA International Leadership Conference (Chicago, April 2007)
 Ontario University Workers Coordinating Committee (Niagara Falls, February 2007)
 Canadian University Workers Coordinating Committee Conference (Montreal, November 2006)
 Invited Speaker: Teaching Assistant Orientation Workshop (Windsor, September 2006)
 Public Speaking and Parliamentary Procedure Workshop (Windsor, April 2006)
 Residence Life Conference (Peterborough, February 2006)
 Great Lakes Association of College and Residence Housing Conference (LaCrosse, Wisconsin,
November 2005)