Educational Background

Additional Hours New York University 1972 Educational Media
M.A. Texas Christian University 1968 School Administration
B.S. Texas Christian University 1966 Secondary Education

Teaching Experience

Eighth Grade Social Studies/Career Education, 1968-78, Wedgwood Middle School, Fort Worth Independent School District.

Awards and Honors

Fort Worth ISD, Ross Perot Award "Creativity in the Classroom, " 1972.

Fort Worth ISD, Ross Perot Award "Creativity in the Classroom, " 1976.

Fort Worth Jaycee Award "Outstanding Young Educator, " 1976.

Three-time Favorite Professor School of Education, presented by TCU Chapter of Texas Student Education Association, 1986, 1987, 1992.

Appointed to National Education Association's Public Relations Committee, 1978-84.

Elected State President of Texas State Teachers Association, 1983-85.

School of Education Responsibilities

I am Director of the College of Education Career Center. My duties include presenting workshops on seeking a teaching position, interviewing skills, and what to do as a first year teacher. I am also responsible for the Monday at TCU (School of Education) program, recruiting for the teaching profession, maintaining placement files, and setting up interviews for our students with school districts.

I teach EDUC 3143 Child and Adolescent Development and EDUC 3123 Educational Psychology in the summer session. During the Fall and Winter semesters I supervise student teachers and/or teach EDSE 5013 Instructional Planning or EDSE 3163 The Adolescent Learner in Schools.

I serve as the liaison for the College of Education's Alumni Board and the College of Education's Senior Mentor Program.

I am the advisor for the TCU chapter of the Texas Student Education Association and the TCU chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society.

Professional Service

I present many workshops and in-service programs in both public and private schools across the state. Topics include: Motivational Games and Activities for the Classroom, Parent-Teacher Relationships, The Superstar Teacher, and Classroom Management.

Memberships

Kappa Delta Pi
Phi Delta Kappa
National Education Association
American and Texas Association of Educational Employees
North Central Texas Metroplex Teacher Center

Personal Information

I am a BIG Horned Frog Fan. I attend University Baptist Church. I am a veteran Casa Manana Musicals season ticket holder. I am a faculty/staff participant in each year's Frog Camp.