June Hetzel

Dr. Hetzel specializes in literacy processes and curriculum development. Her most recent book, The Literacy Gaps: Building Bridges for English Language Learners and Standard English Learners (Corwin Press, 2009) was co-authored with Dr. Ivannia Soto-Hinman of Whittier College. A former public and private school teacher and administrator, as well as in-house editor, she has authored 18 teacher resource books, including the Steps to Writing Success series (2002), Writing Fluency (2001), Writing Teacher's Handbook series (1999), and Responding to Literature (1993; 2002). She has written articles for numerous journals, including the Journal of Psychology and Theology, Evangelizing Today's Child, the Home School Researcher, the Claremont Yearbook, Focus Publications, Salem Press, Starburst Publishers, the Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, and Christian School Education. She was the managing editor for the American Bookseller's Pick-of-the-List in the parent category: Homeschooling: Answers to Questions Parent Most Often Ask (1995) and editor for Beauty is Soul Deep: 180 Devotionals for Growing a Meaningful Inner Life (Barbour Press, 2003). Dr. Hetzel helps facilitate a tutoring partnership with La Mirada High School and has been recently been involved in four summer teaching teams to North Africa, working with Arabic and French-speaking grades 1-9 students. Dr. Hetzel has spoken for a variety of conferences, including the Oxford Round Table, Oxford University; a homeschooling conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and numerous regional conferences. She currently is an English as a Foreign Language textbook series editor for Purposeful Publications' textbooks in Colorado Springs as well as a regular writer/editor of devotionals for a variety of collections.

Affiliations

• ASCD-Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (2000-present)
• ACSI-Association of Christian Schools International (1979-present)
• BIR-Board of Institutional Reviewers, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (2009-present)
• CRA-California Reading Association (1983-present)
• DKG-Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (1990-present)
• ICCTE-International Community of Christian Educators (2005-present)
• IRA-International Reading Association (1983-present)
• REG-Reading Educators' Guild, Cal State Fullerton (life member)

Awards and Honors

• Deborah Award for Leadership, 2009. Biola University, La Mirada, California.
• California State Fullerton 2009 Alumni of the Year, Department of Reading, College of Education.
• Community Service Recognition, 2008: Recognized by the Norwalk-La Mirada School District for partnership in helping to facilitate a volunteer tutoring program between Biola University La Mirada High School.
• Community Service Recognition, 2007: Recognized by the Norwalk-La Mirada School District for partnership facilitating a volunteer tutoring program between Biola University undergraduates and La Mirada High School freshmen. Partnership established in conjunction with Dr. Ivannia Soto-Hinman, Biola University professor; Susan Newcomb, NWLMSD literacy specialist; Rick Finch, teacher; and Joanna Fuller, Biola student.
• Biola University Grant, 2003: Applied and awarded in combination with Keith Walters, Ed.D. Funds used to conduct a research study on the topic of “Student and Faculty Perceptions on Classroom Instruction” (2003). The study was completed in 2004 and results provided in 2005 for the WASC review. Additionally, results were shared at a faculty research luncheon and the humanities division of the School of Arts and Sciences. Quantitative results can be read in Hetzel, J. & K. Walters (Jan. 15, 2007). “An Examination of Gaps Between Professorial and Student Perceptions of Effective Pedagogy, Learning Activities, Assessments, and Learning Relationships as Compared with Research-Based Findings.” ICCTE (International Community of Christian Educators online) Journal, Vol. 3, Issue #1, Oregon: George Fox University. http://www.icctejournal.org/
• Women's Development Leadership Institute, Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities, 2001-2003, 2009: Fellow in multiple summers of training with women educators from higher education institutions of member colleges of the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) from the United States and Canada. Assigned a mentor and a shadowing project with Dr. Kim Boyd of Oral Roberts University.
• Researcher of the Year, 2001: Awarded by Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), Alternative, Charter, and Correctional Education Schools and Services (ACCESS). Co-investigator: Fran Lampman, M.S., Orange County Department of Education. This award came as a result of an investigation entitled, “A Six-Week Writing Intervention Model” involving the teaching of two groups of grades 4-8 students. The intervention was designed to impact students' approach to writing and their confidence in writing, utilizing practice rubrics, timed writing, graphic organizers, the writing process and test tips. The results are published in the OCDE, ACCESS Action Research Yearbook, 2000-2001: Reflective Practices in Teaching and Learning.
• Faculty Award for Excellence in University/Community Service, 2000: This award was for the area of University and Community Service and was awarded by the provost and the University Personnel Committee at Biola University, La Mirada, California.
• American Booksellers “Pick of the List” in the Parent Category, 1996: The homeschooling book she edited, Home Schooling: Answers to Questions Parents Most Often Ask (McIntire and Windham, 1995), was chosen by the American Booksellers' Association as the Fall 1996 “Pick of the List” in the Parent Category.
• Writer of the Year, 1995: Awarded “Writer of the Year” at the Communicators' Conference at Master's College, Santa Clarita, Calif. in July 1995.
• State of California Social Studies Instructional Materials List, 1995-2003: Six books and six tapes she edited, Voices of America (Traugh, 1994, Vol. I, II, and III) and four art books she edited in the American Artists Reflect American History (Fitzpatrick, 1994, Vol. 1, III, IV, and V) series for grades 4-8, were approved by the state of California for Social Studies content and included in Instructional Materials List Approved for Legal Compliance, 1995–2003.
• Teacher of the Year, 1992-1993: Mulberry Elementary School, East Whittier City Schools.
• Employee of the Month, October 1992: East Whittier City Schools
• Graduate Fellowship: Claremont Graduate School, Ph.D. Program

Publications

Books

• Soto-Hinman, I. and J. Hetzel (2009). “The Literacy Gaps: Building Bridges for English Language Learners and Standard English Learners.” Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc.
• Hetzel, J. (editor) for Elaine K. McEwan (2008). “Reading Fluency, K-3.” Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc., A Sage Publications Company.
• Hetzel, J. (editor) for Elaine K. McEwan (2008). “Reading Fluency, 4-8.” Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc., A Sage Publications Company.
• Hetzel, J. (2008). “Fifteen Devotionals in 365 Devotionals for Busy Women.” Uhrichsville, Ohio: Barbour Publishing Inc.
• Hetzel, J. (series editor, 2007 ff). “English as a Foreign Language Textbook Series.” Colorado Springs, Colorado: Purposeful Design Publications.
• Hetzel, J. (senior content editor, 2006 ff). “Spelling Textbook Series.” Colorado Springs, Colorado: Purposeful Design Publications.
• Ma, Stella and June Hetzel (2004). “Traits of Good Writing, Grades 6-8.” Huntington Beach: Creative Teaching Press, Inc.: Huntington Beach, California
• Hetzel, J. & M. Lee (editors) (2003). “Beauty is Soul Deep: 180 Devotionals for Growing a Meaningful Inner Life.” Uhrichsville, Ohio: Barbour Publishing Inc.
• Hetzel, J. & Taylor, D. (2002). “Primary Writing: Steps to Success, Level Two.” Creative Teaching Press, Inc.: Huntington Beach, California.
• Hetzel, June & Deborah McIntire. (2002). “Primary Writing: Steps to Success, Level One and Three.” Creative Teaching Press, Inc.: Huntington Beach, California.
• Hetzel, J. (2002). “Responding to Literature: Activities That Build Confident Readers and Writers.” Cypress, CA: Creative Teaching Press.
• Hetzel, J. & D. McIntire (2000). “Developing Writing Fluency.” Cypress, CA: Creative Teaching Press.
• Hetzel, J. (2002). “"Asking for God's Help" in God's Abundance: 365 Days to a More Meaningful Life.” Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Starburst, Inc.
• Hetzel, J. (2001). “"Contentment" in A Growing Heart: Stories, Lessons, and Exercises Inspired by Proverbs” (ed. Kathy Collard Miller). Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Starburst Publishers.
• Hetzel, June (1999). “"Working Wives and Gourmet Gastronomics" in More God's Abundance: Joyful Devotions for Every Season.” Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Starburst, Inc.
• Hetzel, J. (1997). “"Asking for God's Help," in God's Abundance: 365 Days to a Simpler Life.” Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Starburst, Inc.
• Hetzel, J. (1997) “Masterplots II: Juvenile and Young Adult Literature”, Supplement. Salem Press, Inc. Three articles written for this library resource.
• Hetzel, J. (1996). “"Seared Consciences" in God's Vitamin "C" for the Spirit.” Compiled by Kathy Collard Miller. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Starburst, Inc.
• Hetzel, J. (1996). “"Seared Consciences" in God's Chicken Soup for the Spirit.” Compiled by Kathy Collard Miller. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Starburst, Inc.

Articles

• Hetzel, June; Susan Newcomb; and Joanna Fuller (Fall 2009). “Tutoring Initiative: A High School/University Partnership.” The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin International Journal for Professional Educators. Vol 76-1, pp. 9-13.
• Hetzel, J. & Soto-Hinman, I. (Winter 2007). “The three literacy gaps and title III of NCLB.” Oxford University Round Table, Oxford England: Forum on Public Policy Online Journal.
• Hetzel, June and Tim Stranske (Feb. 2007). “The IQ, EQ, AQ, and SQ Elements of Effective Pedagogy.” Christian School Education, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 6-9. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Association of Christian Schools International.
• Hetzel, J. & K. Walters (Jan. 15, 2007). “An Examination of Gaps Between Professorial and Student Perceptions of Effective Pedagogy, Learning Activities, Assessments, and Learning Relationships as Compared with Research-Based Findings.” ICCTE (International Community of Christian Educators online) Journal, Vol. 3, Issue #1, Oregon: George Fox University. http://www.icctejournal.org/
• Hetzel, J. (Spring 2004). “Writers Helping Writers: How Critique Groups Propel Professional Writing.” The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin Austin, Texas.
• Johnson, E. & J. Hetzel (Winter 2002). “Reading by Design: Evolutionary Psychology and the Neuropsychology of Reading.” Journal of Psychology and Theology, Vol. 30, No. 1, 3-25.
• Hetzel, J. (2001). “Creativity, Intelligence, and Leadership: Working with the Gifted.” Salt and Light Educators' Symposium Yearbook: Biola University, La Mirada, California.
• Hetzel, J., Hseu, M., Jackson, M, and K.J. McKee (2001). “Literacy Practices of 1,006 Home School Students in Southern California.” Home School Researcher.
• Hetzel, J. and F. Lampman (2001). “A Six-Week Writing Intervention Model.” The ACCESS Action Research Yearbook: Reflective Practices in Teaching and Learning. Costa Mesa, California: Orange County Department of Education, pp. 21-30.
• Hetzel, J. (2000). “Creativity, Leadership, and Intelligence: Working with the Gifted.” Claremont Conference Yearbook. Claremont, CA: The Claremont Reading Conference Institute for Developmental Studies.
• Hetzel, J. (Fall 2000). “Factors that Influence Parents to Homeschool in Southern California.” Home School Researcher, Vol. 14, No. 4.
• Hetzel, J. (1997). “Literacy in the Homeschool Setting.” Claremont Conference Yearbook. Claremont, CA: The Claremont Reading Conference Institute for Developmental Studies.

Magazines

• Kuld, Paul & June Hetzel (2005). “Sharing the Gospel.” Evangelizing Today's Child. Warrenton, Missouri.
• Hetzel, J. & C. Sibold (Feb. 2005). “Writing Strategies for English Learners.” Classroom Leadership, Vol. 8, No. 5. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
• Hetzel, June & Claire Sibold (May/June 2004). “Maximize Your Teaching with the Best Visuals.” Evangelizing Today's Child. Warrenton, Missouri.
• Hetzel, J. & C. Sibold (Sept/Oct 2003). “How to Overcome Reading Obstacles.” Evangelizing Today's Child: Warrenton, Missouri. Pages 11-13.
• Taylor, D. & J. Hetzel, J. (2001). “Don Smith and His Contribution to the Pro-life Movement.” Finn and Associates: Pasadena, California.
• Hetzel, J. (February 1996). “Reflection Inspection,” in Clubhouse Magazine, pp. 20-21. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family.
• Hetzel, J. (March 1996). “Our Mighty Fortress,” in Clubhouse Magazine, pp. 6-7. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family.
• Hetzel, J. (July 1996).“Seared to the Soul,” in Clubhouse Magazine, pp. 23. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family.
• Hetzel, J. (March 1992). “Caterpillars and Butterflies,” From the Classroom. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Designed Learning.
• Hetzel, J. (Jan. 1992). “The Magic of Mirrors and Mathematics,” From the Classroom. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Designed Learning.
• Hetzel, J. & D. McIntire (Dec. 1991). “Traditions,” From the Classroom. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Designed Learning.