INTRODUCTION
Doctor of Philosophy in Education with thirty years professional experience in curriculum and instruction focusing on science instruction, science/mathematics integration, development and implementation of instructional methodologies, assessment and management.

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, University of Delaware, 2004

Partners in Policymaking, Delaware, 2004

Master of Instruction, University of Delaware, 1994

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Delaware State University, 1974

WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner/Executive Director
Advocacy & Education, Delaware                                                                                          August 2004 – Present
Work with parents of children with disabilities as they navigate the special education process.

Adjunct Instructor – Earth Science, Teaching Science in Middle School

Delaware State University                                                                                                                         Spring 2005

Taught Earth Science for non-science majors. Supported course objectives with interactive electronic learning experiences for the visual learner and hands on laboratory. Used electronic support (Blackboard) to interact personally with individual students, small groups or the class.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Fall 1994

University of Delaware                                                                                                                  Spring 1997 -- 1998

Developed course syllabus and counseled students on unit development and preparation.  Developed grading rubric used to evaluate student work-product and managed grading and reported grades.  Monitored and evaluated unit development, electronic / collaborative projects, and electronic discussions on selected course readings

Delaware State University                                                                                                                              Fall 1999

Taught courses related to classroom management and organization and counseled students. Developed an electronic format for intra and inter group discussions on teaching from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Co-taught pre-service teachers modeling a constructivist pedagogy and established and monitored interactive electronic discussion groups. 

Teaching Assistant - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Teaching Science in Secondary School

University of Delaware                                                                                                            Fall 1995 - Spring 1996

Taught preservice teachers modeling a constructivist pedagogy.  Established and monitored interactive electronic discussion groups Counseled students Evaluated and provided feedback to students during their practicum experience.

Administrator / Presenter
University of Delaware, San Diego State University                                                                              1997 –1999
Developed and implemented the Constructing Physics Understanding in a Computer-Supported Learning Environment project (CPU) workshop on force, motion and light in response to a request by the Delaware Science Coalition, who led a systemic reform effort in the area of elementary science. Screened and recommended elementary teachers previously involved in the Delaware education reform effort and the 1997 summer institute for lead teacher/peer mentor positions across Delaware.  Mentored and counseled the lead teacher candidates to work with classroom teachers in their school districts on science content understanding and the constructivist pedagogy modeled in the SISU Workshops.  Guided middle school teachers seeking concept development in the area of physics and the CPU pedagogy by modeling the constructivist approach while teaching the concepts force and motion.

Teacher/Department Chairperson – Earth and Space Science

New Castle Middle School                                                                                                                       1988 – 1993

Developed curriculum in Earth Science with the Special Education Department using a hands on team approach taught cooperatively with a Special Education teacher which later became known as Team Approach to Mastery (TAM).  Modeled TAM for other districts and had it extended to grades and disciplines in my home school (Program is currently an integral part of Delaware Elementary schools) varied class structure designed to meet the varied needs of its student clientele.  Organized and sponsored a school-wide student science project fair and science career fair planned and hosted for the entire school by eighth grade students.  Presented science fair/science career fair annually alternating them yearly for many years.  Organized and executed an interdisciplinary Geology unit that culminated yearly with an overnight camping trip to Ashland Nature Center that included Geology of Ashland, exploration and examination of rock and mineral samples found at a local quarry.  Developed and implemented a hands-on thematic unit in a cooperative learning environment.  Developed a reading in the content area curriculum using Current Science Magazine to stimulate thinking, discussion and writing. Formed a partnership with the University of Delaware’s Mathematics and Science Departments to develop an integrated Math/Science curriculum for New Castle Middle School (NCMS).  Implemented an after school-tutoring program for at risk 8^th grade students.  Secured a partnership with Bell Atlantic of Pennsylvania, which provided an engineer to work with student generated projects, to help solicit corporate computer donations and telecommunication’s technology for our school ((NCMS).

Teacher – Life, Earth and Space Sciences

New Castle Middle School                                                                                                                        1976 - 1993

Gunning Bedford Junior High School

Eisenberg Junior High School

DeLaWarr High School                                                                                          

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Harlan Elementary School                                          Volunteer

Kingswood Community Center Board                        Member
ISAS Board                                                                Chair person                                                                            

Brandywine School Board                                          Former Member

Arthritics Foundation Board of Directors                    Former Member