My Education
M.A. East Central University 1982 Counseling
B.S.Ed. Southwestern Oklahoma State University 1971 Elementary Education
Certified as an elementary teacher, principal and K-12 Counselor
My Experience
1998-Present Professional Resources Expert (online) The School Page
1998-Present
2006-present Instructor East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma
Parent Education Instructor (online) North Seattle Community College
1998-Present Freelance Writer Various companies
1993 - Present Instructor, Parenting with Love and Logic -Cline-Faye Institute
1993 - Present Certified Trainer, National Diffusion Network (EPSF)
1997 - 1998 Instructor of Education, East Central University
1994 - 1997 Associate Director, Oklahoma Regent’s Quality Initiative Grant, East Central University
1993 - 1997 Adjunct Professor- Education Department, East Central University
1985 - 1993 Elementary School Principal, Homer-Byng Elementary School
1971 – 1985 Classroom Teacher – Butler, Arapaho and Byng Public Schools
My Awards
Student Senate Faculty Member of the Month, East Central University, 1994
National Distinguished Principal, United States Department of Education, 1990-91
State Superintendent's Administrator’s Award for Arts Excellence, Affiliate of Oklahoma Arts Excellence and John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, 1991-92
South Central Association of Elementary School Principals' Outstanding Administrator for Zone 8, 1990-91
Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals' Administrator of the Year, 1989
Outstanding Administrator of the Year for District 12, 1987, 1988, 1989
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Nominee, 1988-89, 1989-90
Reader's Digest American Heroes in Education Nominee, 1991
My Publications
Still His Greatest Fan
Baseball America- March 2001
Modem Mom
Seattle Community College Co-op Community News, October 1999
Nanas and the Papas
Seattle Community College Co-op Community News, February 2004
So You Have to Have a Portfolio: A Teacher’s Guide to Planning and Presentation
Sage Publications Company, Corwin Press, Inc., © 1999 Corwin Press, 2nd edition December 2003 ISBN 0-8039-6821-3
Temperament: One Size Does Not Fit All
Seattle Community Colleges Co-op Community News, October 1999
Education World: Busy Bee (online)
Pledge to Students, Letter to Parents
Teacher Preparation: A Collaborative Model
The Teacher Educator
What Your Student Teacher Would Like to Tell You
Learning PK-8, December 1999
Sweet Somethings-Principal Magazine
Parental Support for Schools: Traditional, Alternative Ways to Get Involved
Article was used by schools throughout the U.S. to promote parental involvement
Connections in Leadership
Project Success: An Anthology of Successful Practices of National Distinguished Principals
Nebraska Council of School Administrators
Thief Worry-Garden of Life
Keynote Speaker- Oklahoma Education Association, Zone Teacher Meeting (April 2000)
Evaluator-Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principal of Year Committee
National Instructor-Parenting with Love and Logic
Certified Trainer-Meeting the Needs of Prekindergarten At-Risk Children
Certified Trainer-On the Way to Success in Reading and Writing with Early Prevention of School Failure
Technology Consultant-Comanche Public Schools
Guest Speaker- Children’s Symposium East Central University
Commencement Speaker-Tishomingo High School, Pickett-Center School, Byng School
Board of Directors -TIAK Girl Scout Council
Goals 2000 Member-Davis Public Schools
Grant Writer-Ada Public Schools, East Central University
Professional Development includes numerous public schools and topics (over 150 various presentations since 1991)
Web Presence:
The School Page- I'm the Professional Resources School Page Expert.
Check out my latest book So You Have to Have A Portfolio available at Amazon.com and Corwin Press.
North Seattle Community College (Distance Education)- As a Parent Education Instructor I co-teach a virtual university class (FAM180) designed for parents and early childhood educators. Browse the distance education offerings or contact me directly via e-mail and I'll forward the information about the class to you. It's a great staff development resource class for parents and teachers alike.
On the Way to SUCCESS with EPSF - This is a wonderful assessment and curriculum program designed to prevent school failure through prevention and identification. I am currently a state certified trainer for Washington. Check out the program and staff development possibilities.
Parenting with Love and Logic- I've been an instructor with the Parenting with Love and Logic program since 1990 and have taught classes in this marvelous program which stresses responsibility and choices. Browse the site and check out some of the examples which demonstrate what this program is all about.
Education World: The Busy Bee- I have a couple of articles found under classroom management.