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I am thrilled to serve at USD and hope to share my experiences as a teacher, principal, superintendent, graduate student, adjunct professor, fundraiser, volunteer, baseball umpire and coach locally, statewide, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Educational Leadership
- School District Administration
- School Community Relations
- Theories of Educational Administration
- Educational Leadership Simulations
- Multicultural Seminar
- Seminar in Educational Leadership
- Human Resource Management
My research agenda includes Educational Leadership, Innovations in PreK-12 Education, Mentoring, and Innovations in Technology for Teaching in PreK-20 Education.
- Other, Educational Leadership, University of Northern Iowa, 2010
- MA, Educational Leadership, Drake University, 2007
- BA, Elementary Education and Middle Level Education, University of Northern Iowa, 2004
- Double Robotic Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise, USD Center for Teaching and Learning, (2021 - 2021)
- Double Robotic Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise, USD Center for Teaching and Learning, (2020 - 2020)
- Double Robotic Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise, USD Center for Teaching and Learning, (2019 - 2019)
- Double Robotic Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise, USD Center for Teaching and Learning, (2017 - 2018)
- Double Robotics to promote accessibility in a hybrid doctoral program, Center for Teaching and Learning, (2017 - Present)
- Sex Differences in Cognitive and Academic Influences on Written Expression: An Examination of Differential Effects across the Writing Achievement Distribution, School of Education 2017)
Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.
- De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, , and cook, jared. DeJong, D., Curtin, S., Robinson, D., & Cook, J. (2021). A new way to facilitate discourse with school leaders: Use a video- based simulation. Voices of Reform, 4(1), 43-62. Retrieved from https://www.voicesofreform.com/article/34739-a-new-way-to- facilitate-discourse-with-school-leaders-use-a-video-based-simulation ., Editors Lou Sabina, 43-62. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Florida: Voices of Reform, 2022. (DOI: 10.32623/4.00005)
- Steinhoff, Kraig, De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, Chesnut, Steven, and Steiner, Cory. Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model: Lessons Learned from Administrators., Editors Dr. Ken Mitchell, 21-39. Vol. 18, Iss. 4 AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 2022.
- Lehmann, Erin, Olson, David, De Jong, David, Reed, Kristine, and Leikvold, Dan. Mentee Perceptions of Public School Superintendent Mentorship in a Rural, Midwest State., Editors Brad Galka, 1-17. Vol. 16, Iss. 1 Kansas State University: Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy, 2021.
- Vik, Tracy, De Jong, David, Reed, Kristine, Card, Karen, and Henry, Sandra. A Comparison of Fourth-Grade Students Taught in English-Only Classrooms and Spanish-Only Classrooms in the Same District, 12-23. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 2021.
- Diemer, Rachel, De Jong, David, Kindle, Karen, and Campoli, Ayana. Reading Achievement in a Dual Language Setting: An Examination of English Language Learners at the Elementary Level, 1-12. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 2021.
- De Jong, David. Telepresence Robots: A Phenomenological Study of Perceptions of Graduate Students and Professors., Editors Dr. David Smith, 143-161. Vol. 21, Iss. 5 North American Business Press Atlanta - Seattle - South Florida - Toronto: Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice , 2021.
- Nold, De Jong, David, Moran, James J., Robinson, Derrick, and Aderhold, Fredrick. Early Childhood Education: Academic and Behavioral Benefits of Prekindergarten Educational Programming, 1-8. Vol. 11, Iss. 2 SAGE Open, 2021. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211010154)
- , De Jong, David, Robinson, Derrick, Chesnut, Steven, and Messick, Diana. Leadership Traits of Superintendents in Midwestern Rural Districts: BOE Presidents & Superintendent Perceptions., Editors Dr. Kennith Mitchell. Purchase, New York: AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 2021.
- Conaway, Chad, De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, Strouse, Gabrielle, and Degan, Dustin. Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in a Rural, Midwest State, 213-233. Vol. 21, Iss. 1 ICPEL Education Leadership Review, 2020.
- Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, Card, Karen, Robinson, Derrick, campoli, ayana, and . Preparing scholar practitioners for systemic and systematic Inquiry: Methodology published and practiced., Editors Lou Sabina, 41-70. Vol. 3, Iss. 2 Florida: Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, 2020.
- Lenihan, Mark, De Jong, David, Robinson, Derrick, Aderhold, Fredrick, and Ossian, James. Superintendent Perceptions of School Safety and Arming Teachers in Public Schools in Nebraska., Editors AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 55-64. Vol. 17, Iss. 3 Manhattan, New York: The School Superintendents Association (AASA) Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 2020.
- Fleming, Brady, De Jong, David, von Fischer, Paul, Avoseh, Mejai Bola Mike, and Santo, Susan. The Relationship Between Superintendent Servant Leadership Behavior and Principal Job Satisfaction in Iowa, 13-40. Vol. 7, Iss. 1 Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice, 2020.
- Bass, Eric, and De Jong, David. Computer Science Courses as a Graduation Requirement at the State and National Level: A Policy Brief., Editors Caryn Wells and Nathan Templeton, 126-133. Vol. 15, Iss. 1 International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 2020.
- Fleming, Brady, De Jong, David, Avoseh, Mejai Bola Mike, Santo, Susan, and von Fischer, Paul. The Relationship Between Superintendent Servant Leadership Behavior and Principal Job Satisfaction in Iowa., Editors Dr. Kevin Hurt. Columbus, GA: Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice (SLTP), 2020.
- DeCino, Daniel D., Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, Seedorf, Stephen , and Dalbey, Amanda. Educational Leaders' Perceptions of Legal Preparedness, 15. Journal of School Leadership, 2019. (DOI: 10.1177/1052684619887550)
- Lefdal, Joseph, and De Jong, David. Superintendent Stress: Identifying the Causes and Learning to Cope., Editors Dr. Kennith Mitchell, 55 - 81. Vol. Fall Volume 16, Iss. 3 Purchase, NY: AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2019.
- Mourlam, Daniel, De Jong, David, Shudak, Nicholas N., and Baron, Mark. A phenomenological case study of teacher candidate experiences during a yearlong teacher residency program, 397-419. Vol. 54, Iss. 4 The Teacher Educator, 2019. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08878730.2019.1590750)
- Rasmussen, Jerry, De Jong, David, and Aderhold, Fredrick. Comparing Perceptions of Dual-Role Administrators and Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of Dual-Role Administrators in a Rural State, 42-59. Vol. 19, Iss. 1 Education Leadership Review, 2018.
- Villeneuve, Ethan, Mason, Ben, and De Jong, David. A Quantile Regression Analysis of Cognitive Ability and Spelling Predictors of Written Expression: Evidence of Gender, Age, and Skill Level Moderation, 291-315. Vol. 47, Iss. 3 School Psychology Review, 2018. (DOI: DOI: 10.17105/SPR-2017-0110.V47-3)
- Lehmann, Erin, De Jong, David, and Baron, Mark. Investigating the Relationship of Standards-Based Grades vs. Traditional-Based Grades to Results of the Scholastic Math Inventory at the Middle School Level., Editors Dr. Jafeth Sanchez. Education Leadership Review of Doctoral Research (ELRDR), 2018.
- Yates, Shawn, and De Jong, David. Factors Influencing Rural Superintendent Tenure in a Midwestern State., Editors Dr. Kennith Mitchell, 20. Vol. 15, Iss. 2 Purchase, NY: AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2018.
- De Jong, David, and Campoli, Ayana. Curricular Coaches' Impact on Retention for Early-Career Elementary Teachers in the United States: Implications for Urban Schools. Vol. 2 International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 2018. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMCE-09-2017-0064)
- De Jong, David, and Grundmeyer, Trent. Educational Leadership Simulations: Learning lessons from behind the curtain of educational leadership. In International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation (IJELP), 1-12. Vol. 13, Iss. 1 N/A: National Council of Professors in Educational Administration (NCPEA), 2018.
- Bartholomew, Mitch, and De Jong, David. Barriers to Implementing the Response to Intervention Framework in Secondary Schools: Interviews with Secondary Principals., Editors Dr. Pamela Salazaar, 1-17. Las Vegas, NV: National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2017. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0192636517743788 )
- Webner, Steven, De Jong, David, Baron, Mark, and Campoli, Ayana. Public School Board Presidents' and Superintendents' Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Superintendents in a Midwestern State. Iss. 27.6. Served on Dr. Webner's committee, led the process of converting dissertation to manuscript and then corresponded with editors Cedar Falls, Iowa: Journal of School Leadership, 2017.
- De Jong, David, Grundmeyer, Trent, and Chad, Anderson. Comparative Study of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Perceptions of Mobile Technology in Classrooms., Editors Dr. David Parsons, 12-33. Vol. Led the process of converting dissertation to manuscript and then corresponded with editors, Iss. 10(3) Unitec: International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 2017. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/ijmbl.2018010102 )
- De Jong, David, and von Fischer, Paul. The Relationship Between Teacher Perception of Principal Servant Leadership Behavior and Teacher Job Satisfaction in a Midwest State., Editors Dr. Phill Bryant, 53-84. Vol. 4, Iss. 2 Columbus, Georgia: Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice, 2017.
- De Jong, David, Grundmeyer, Trent, and Yankey, Julie. Identifying and Addressing Themes of Job Dissatisfaction for Secondary Principals., Editors Alma Harris - University of Bath, UK Michelle Jones - University of Bath, UK, 18. Vol. 37, Iss. 4. Led the process of major revisions and then corresponded with editors) London: School Leadership & Management, 2017. (DOI: 10.1080/13632434.2017.1338253)
- De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, Robinson, Derrick, Johnson, Stephen, Schaap, Ben, and Card, Karen. Division of Educational Leadership: Completed Dissertation Research Impacting the Midwest, 13. Vol. 1, Iss. May 2017 Vermillion, South Dakota: University of South Dakota School of Education, 2017.
- Gough, Evan, De Jong, David D., Grundmeyer, Trent, and Baron, Mark. K-12 Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Flipped Classroom Model for Teaching and Learning., Editors Thomas T. Liao, pp. 390-423. Vol. Volume 45, Iss. Issue 3 SAGE Publishing: Journal of Educational Technology Systems (ETS), 2017. (DOI: 10.1177/0047239516658444)
- Selected to the 2021 - 2022 President's Executive Leadership Institute, University of South Dakota, 2021
- President of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), 2021
- Open Textbook Fellowship, University of South Dakota's Center for Teaching and Learning, 2019
- Selected for the University of South Dakota School of Education Excellence in Research Award, 2019, University of South Dakota's School of Education, 2019
- Finalist for Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of South Dakota, 2018
- Finalist for the University of South Dakota School of Education Research Award, 2018, University of South Dakota School of Education, 2018
- USD School of Education Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching, USD School of Education, 2017
- Finalist for USD School of Education Faculty Excellence Award for Service, USD School of Education, 2016
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. Presented at the Educational Service Unit 7 Professional Learning Day, Columbus, Nebraska. (October 28, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Inclusive School Community. Presented at the Northwestern College's Leadership in Education Conference, Orange City, Iowa. (October 19, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Edcuational Leadership Simulation: School Safety. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (October 07, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Concerns About a New Teacher. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 07, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Inclusive School Community. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 07, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy - Colorado Leadership Session, Denver, Colorado. (September 17, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. Presented at the 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy - Colorado Leadership Session, Denver, Colorado. (September 17, 2021)
- Conaway, Chad, De Jong, David, Lehmann, Erin, and Grundmeyer, Trent, Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in South Dakota. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
- Grundmeyer, Trent, and De Jong, David, Redesigning Virtual Learning for Aspiring K-12 Leaders. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations: Do They Work in Fully Online Asynchronous Courses?. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (IPCEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
- De Jong, David, and Grundmeyer, Trent, Lessons Learned: Preparing K-12 School Leaders for the Next Pandemic. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (IPCEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Johnson, Alice, Barreau, Pascal, and Marshall, Maureen, Creating Experiential Learning Opportunities. Presented at the School Sims' "Creating Experiential Learning Opportunities" Webinar, Video Conference. (May 11, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Dress Code. Presented at the School Sims Dress Code National Webinar, Video Conference. (January 21, 2021)
- De Jong, David, and Sanchez, Jafeth, Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK‐20 Education. Presented at the 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE), Virtual. (January 04, 2021)
- De Jong, David, Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. Presented at the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Conference, Virtual. (November 17, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Cyberbullying. Presented at the School Sims Cyberbullying National Webinar, Video Conference. (October 20, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Virtually Leading a School Counseling Program. Presented at the Virtually Leading a School Counseling Program, Video Conferencing. (September 17, 2020)
- Lehmann, Erin, De Jong, David, and Bowar, Josh, Teacher to Principal: Internal Succession within a School. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 06, 2020)
- Steinhoff, Kraig, Lehmann, Erin, and De Jong, David, Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 06, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 06, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Spero, Ken, and Biddulph-Krentar, Brian, K-12 School Inclusiveness: Using a Simulation to Lead in the Digital Age. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 05, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Equity Exploring Beneath the Surface. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, GoToMeeting. (June 11, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Facilitating Simulations Asynchronously in Higher Education: Equity-Based Budgeting . Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, GoToMeeting. (April 30, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (March 24, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Using Simulations to Encourage Aspiring School Leaders in Your Districts. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (February 27, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Leverage your Title Funding to Improve Professional Development Efficacy through Simulated Experiences. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (February 20, 2020)
- De Jong, David, 10 Commandments of Facilitating a Simulation to Large Groups. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (January 30, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the Spearfish Public Schools Conference, Spearfish, South Dakota. (January 17, 2020)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations: Teaching Teams. Presented at the Spearfish Public Schools Conference, Spearfish, South Dakota. (January 17, 2020)
- Robinson, Derrick, De Jong, David, and Johnson, Ashley M., Between Logic and Mindfulness: School Leader Perceptions of Their Effectiveness. Presented at the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Conference, New Orleans, LA. (November 22, 2019)
- De Jong, David, Transforming Education: Leadership Lessons. Presented at the Podcast speaker for Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa. (November 19, 2019)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cyberbullying. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2019)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse and Neglect. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2019)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 03, 2019)
- De Jong, David, and Curtin, Susan, Modeling Safe Discourse: A Principal's Perspective on Gender Differences. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Aliso Viejo, CA. (July 16, 2019)
- De Jong, David, Using Simulations in an Online Course: Lessons from Three Years of Practice. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Aliso Viejo, CA. (July 15, 2019)
- De Jong, David, Campoli, Ayana, and Robinson, Derrick, Beyond Feelings: Making Informed Decisions about Prekindergarten Programs. Presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada. (April 05, 2019)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations = "New Teacher Evaluation" and "Setting Academic Goals". Presented at the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference, Tucson, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. (October 18, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: New Teacher Evaluation. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 05, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Who is in Your Mentoring Constellation?. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 05, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Student in Crisis. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Using Telepresense Robots in Your Schools. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations = "Angry Parent" and "Disruptive Teacher". Presented at the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference, Tucson, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. (August 24, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations = "Angry Parent" and "Disruptive Teacher". Presented at the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference, Tucson, Arizona. (August 23, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, and Robinson, Derrick, Frequencies of Titles and Keywords of Published Manuscripts in Educational Leadership Journals . Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Administrators (ICPEL) Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. (August 05, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, and Robinson, Derrick, Learning Through a Telepresence Robot in Educational Leadership Preparation Programs. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Administrators (ICPEL) Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. (August 05, 2018)
- Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, and Robinson, Derrick, Telepresence robot: Come and see how you could use a telepresence robot in your classroom or school!. Presented at the #TIE18!, Sioux Falls, SD. (April 16, 2018)
- De Jong, David, Spero, Ken, Johanek, Michael, and Allen, James, Educational Leadership Simulations. Presented at the The Global Education Innovation (GEI) Festival, New York. (December 18, 2017)
- Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, and Robinson, Derrick, Interactive Educational Leadership Simulations: Implications for principal preparation." ., Denver, CO. (November 16, 2017)
- Shudak, Nicholas, Mourlam, Daniel, De Jong, David, and Baron, Mark, Re-envisioning the educational world of residency through candidate reflections. Presented at the American Educational Studies Association Annual Meeting 2017, Pittsburg, PA. (November 2017)
- De Jong, David, Experience an Educational Leadership Simulation: Academic Goal Setting. Presented at the Heartland Conference, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 06, 2017)
- De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, and Robinson, Derrick, Experience an Educational Leadership Simulation: Teaching Teams. Presented at the Heartland Conference, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 06, 2017)
- Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, and Robinson, Derrick, A Systematic Comparison of Research Methods Employed in Educational Leadership Journals from 2014 - 2016" ., San Juan, Puerto Rico. (August 03, 2017)
- De Jong, David, Interactive Educational Leadership Simulations: A Researchers' Perspective on Comparing How School Leaders Respond to Teacher-to-Teacher Bullying Concerns., San Juan, Puerto Rico. (August 03, 2017)
- De Jong, David, The Incredible Impact of Being Mentored and Mentoring Others. Presented at the Northwestern College Leadership Series, Orange City, Iowa. (June 09, 2017)
- De Jong, David, Simulation: Bully Teacher. Presented at the USD Professional Development Center Monthly Meeting, Delzell 110. (March 01, 2017)
- De Jong, David, Immersive Online Simulations: A Scalable, Innovative Tool to Promote Critical Conversations Around Leadership Decision-Making. Presented at the National Council of Professors in Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, Detroit, Michigan. (August 02, 2016)
- De Jong, David A., Immersive Online Simulations: A Scalable, Innovative Tool to Promote Critical Conversations Around Leadership Decision-Making.. Presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, Detroit, MI. (July 30, 2016)
- De Jong, David, "Overview of CEEDAR partnership with South Dakota". Presented at the CEEDAR-IRIS Cross-State Convening: Enhancing Systems for Personnel Preparation, Washington DC. (June 23, 2016)