MILITARY SCHOOLS

 

· Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Pearl Harbor, HI.  (1991)

· Quality Control Inspection, Bangor, WA (1990)

· Material Research and Procurement, Bangor, WA (1989)

· Emergency Welder, Bangor, WA (1989)

· Fire Fighting, Bangor, WA (1989)

· Shipboard Damage Control, San Diego, CA (1988)

· Nuclear Systems Operator, San Diego, CA (1988)

· Nuclear Prototype Operator, Idaho Falls, ID (1988)

· Naval Nuclear Power School: “Mechanical Operator,” Orlando, FL (1987)

· Naval Nuclear Field “A” School: “Machinist’s Mate,” Orlando, FL (1986)

CERTIFICATION

 

CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE, WA State.  Chemical Technician.  (2005) 

RESIDENCY TEACHING CERTIFICATE, WA State.  Secondary History and Social Studies.  (2003) 

INITIAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE, WA State.  Secondary History and Social Studies.  (1998) 

EDUCATION

 

TEACHING CREDENTIALS, Western Washington University.  Bellingham, WA.  (1998) 

BACHELOR OF ARTS, Western Washington University.  History / Social Studies.  (1997)

ASSOCIATES IN ARTS AND SCIENCES, Whatcom Community College.  Bellingham, WA.  (1994)

Certification, Nuclear Power Plant Operator, Naval Nuclear Power Plant Prototype Training Unit.  “S1W” Site, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory - Idaho Falls, ID.  (1988)

 

Graduate, Nuclear Mechanical Engineering School, U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School, Orlando, FL.  (1987)

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, Kirkland, WA.  (2001 – Present)

TEACHER: BEST High School

 

Math and Science Department Head, Student Advisor, and Teacher of Math, Science, and Social Studies courses.  District “Teacher On Special Assignment” for math & science graduation standards.  District “Instructional Technology Building Team Leader.”  Other responsibilities include: Safety Committee, staff training, curriculum development, and development / supervision of all-school enrichment activities.

 

· Educational Advisor for Washington Business Week, (2005.)

· Authored the school’s ‘02-‘03, ‘03-‘04, ‘04-’05, and ’05-‘06 School Improvement Plans

· Advisor, Student Government, (2004-2005.)

· Recipient, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) / Toyota TAPESTRY Award/Grant: Innovation in Science Literacy Education; “Senate Science Hearing,” (2003.)

· Participant, FDA/NSTA Professional Development Program in Food Science, Washington, D.C., (2003.)

 

BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bellevue, WA.  (2002 – Present)

INSTRUCTOR: Venture Program.

            

Developed and taught curricula for adult students with learning disabilities in World History, Film as Literature, Civics, and other content areas.  Designed program scope and sequence for new Associates Degree program for those with learning disabilities.  Presented for staff development, parent meetings, and Curriculum Review Committee.

 

ANACORTES SCHOOL DISTRICT, Anacortes, WA.  (1998 – 2002)

TEACHER: Anacortes High School – Alternative and Summer School Programs.

 

· Lead Teacher: Alternative school program integrating computer and internet use for project-based assessment in all main content areas. 

· Lead Teacher for Summer School Programs for 60 + students in Math, History, and English..

· Program Coordinator:  Community-Based Learning.  Work-site supervisor, job coach, community liaison, and teacher.  (1998-1999)

 

UNITED STATES NAVY—USS William H. Bates (SSN 680)  (1990 – 1992)

TRAINING COORDINATOR / INSTRUCTOR  - Engineering Department Collateral Duty.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Trainer: Microsoft “My Site” Portal technology and resources for educators. Lake Washington School District (2005)

 

Trainer: United Streaming video streaming technology and resources for educators. Lake Washington School District (2005)

 

Presenter:  “Food Science in the News and in the Science Classroom.” National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Seattle, WA. (2004)

 

Presenter:  “All-school Senate Hearing on Science.” National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Seattle, WA. (2004)

 

Guest speaker:  “Food Safety and Education.” Fellowship of Reconciliation, Bellevue, WA. (2004)

 

Presenter:  “Toyota TAPESTRY Share-a-thon.” National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Atlanta, GA. (2004)

 

Guest speaker:  NSTA / FDA Food Science Professional Development Program, National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Portland, OR. (2002) and Kansas City, MO. (2003)

 

Presenter:  “Film as Literature Curriculum and its Use in Alternative Schools.”  Washington Alternative Learning Association Annual Conference, Wenatchee, WA. (2002)

 

Presenter:  “Newspapers as Resources.” Whatcom Homeschool Association Conferences. (2000 – 2001)

 

Presenter:  “Resources and Projects for Teaching Washington State History.”  Washington State Commission on Social Studies Conference, Lake Chelan, WA. (1998)

 

GUEST LECTURER:  “The  Geography of an E.coli Outbreak .”  Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. (1997)

 

TESTIFIED:  U.S. Senate Review Committee on Food Safety.  Seattle, WA.  (1993)

 

TESTIFIED:  [President] Clinton Health Care Taskforce.  Washington, D.C.  (1993)

PUBLISHED WORK

                                                                                

     

author: “Guest Commentary: Educating the Public on Food Safety.”  National Science Teachers’ Association   The Science Teacher. October, 2004.

 

author: “Using Food Science as a Thematic Unit.”  National Science Teachers’ Association   The Science Teacher. October, 2004.

 

author: “Three Mile Island of the Mind.”  Alternative Network Journal.  September, 2003.

 

author: “Senate Hearings as Integration and Assessment Tools.”  Options in Education WALA (Washington Association of Learning Alternatives) Newsletter.  April, 2003.

 

author: “Students Explore Forensic Science at Learning Opportunity Center.”  Currents, Anacortes School District Newsletter. Volume VIII, Number 3, May, 2001.

 

Organized and aligned to state standards: Ten-part series of Newspaper in Education (NIE) Curriculum projects for the Bellingham Herald. (2001)

 

author: Various education and history articles written as the “Newspaper In Education” (NIE) Program Coordinator for the Bellingham Herald.  (2000 – 2001)

 

Freelanced Journalist:  Wrote or consulted on consumer education pieces published in various newspapers and magazines, including Northwest Family, the Bellingham Herald, and the Seattle Times.  (1994 – 2001)

 

author: “Tragedy Wasn’t Enough.”  New York Times.  January 8, 1994.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

 

ActivBoard Instructional Technology Training, Redmond, WA (2005)

Microsoft Headquarters training for Instructional Technology, Redmond, WA (2005)

National Science Teachers Association Regional Convention, Seattle, WA (2004)

UMASS On-line; Food Safety FIRST program for Educators: University of Massachusetts (2004)

Bacteria Are Everywhere,

Food Handling Is a Risky Business, and

Current Controversies in Food Science. 

NovaNET  Computer Learning system management, curriculum design and instruction (2004)

National Science Teachers Association National Convention, Atlanta, GA (2004)

Bonneville Power Administration Training on PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Everett, WA (2003)

National Educational Computing Conference, Seattle, WA (2003)

National Science Teachers Association Regional Convention, Kansas City, MO (2003)

FDA / NSTA Professional Development Program in Food Science, Washington, D.C. (2003)

National Science Teachers Association Regional Convention, Portland, OR (2002)

OSPI Training on WASL Scoring (2002)

Washington Alternative Learning Association (WALA) Annual Conference (1999 – 2004)

Reading in the Content Area and Six Traits Writing instruction and scoring (2000)

School Supervision training: Alternative School / Correctional Facility, Bellingham, WA (1999)

Washington Commission on Social Studies / OSPI Retreat, Lake Chelan, WA (1998 & 1999)

NovaNET  Computer Learning system management, curriculum design and instruction (1999)

Washington State Association for Middle Level Education Conference (1997)

National Middle School Association Regional Conference, Reno, NV (1996)

DISNEY University Professional Development Program “Creating Motivational Learning Environments” Orlando, FL (1995)

 

 

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

 

 

Advisory Committee Member  (2004)

       Public Health – Seattle & King County Meat, Poultry, Rabbit, and Aquatic Foods (MPRAF) Stakeholder Advisory Committee.  This committee guides public health efforts in meeting the intent of public health legislation in food safety in Washington State.

 

NATIONAL ADVISORY committee MEMBER  (2004-Present)

       USDA National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection. Appointed to position by the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  As part of the Office of Public Affairs, Education and Outreach, advise the Secretary of Agriculture on food safety policies that will contribute to USDA's regulatory policy development.  Member, Sub-Committee on Training and Outreach.

 

Newsper in Education (NIE) coordinator (2000-2001)

       Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, WA.  Developed K-12 curricula aligned to state standards for use of newspapers in the classroom.   Provided county-wide teacher training on use of newspapers in the classroom.

 

Recreation Director  (1999-2002)

       Thousand Trails, Mount Vernon, WA.  Staff supervision, budget management, and hosting of all recreational and entertainment functions.  Dance DJ, Karaoke Host, Crafts Instructor, and Social Host.  Seasonal position. 

 

Lobbyist and lecturer  (1993 – 1998)

       Volunteer work on food safety issues related to E-coli.  Advised or worked with the President, the USDA, state and federal legislators, and various national radio and television shows, including CNN, Phil Donahue, Good Morning America, ABC’s “Turning Point,” and others. 

 

Submarine Nuclear Reactor / Propulsion Operator  (1986 – 1992)

       United States Navy Enlisted Petty Officer.  Operation, testing, maintenance, quality assurance inspection, and supervision of nuclear submarine propulsion plant.  Qualified in Submarine Warfare  -  earned Submarine Dolphin Insignia.    Cold War and Gulf War Veteran, Honorable Discharge.   

 

“Consistently demonstrated superior performance in all areas.”

 

SUBMARINE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

Assigned to the Nuclear Engineering Department of a Sturgeon Class Fast Attack Nuclear-Powered Submarine: USS William H. Bates (SSN 680)

 

Board Certified as “Qualified in Submarines” and authorized to wear Submarine Dolphin Warfare Insignia.

 

Nuclear Mechanical Operator and Engine Room Supervisor: Responsible for systems operation and repair of the ship’s nuclear reactor plant, steam plant, propulsion plant, and auxiliary mechanical systems.

 

Nuclear Quality Assurance Inspector: Wrote work packages and inspected repair and routine maintenance work.  “Exceptional quality assurance experience.” 1992 evaluation.

 

Repair Parts Research and Procurement: “Regarded as the command’s best.” 1990 evaluation.  “Unique experience and qualifications proved invaluable.”1992 evaluation.  Letter of Commendation from Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

 

Ship’s Duty Supply Clerk:  “...an effort entirely out of his normal duties, but he handled these duties with ease and turned-in an excellent performance.  These actions are highly commendable.”  1991 evaluation.

 

Division Training Coordinator: “Improved the quality of divisional training and tracking of test results and qualification progress.”  1992 evaluation.

 

Operation, repair, maintenance, and in-depth testing of Nuclear Propulsion Plant during complete refueling overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard followed by Sea Trials for ship’s recertification.