Staff: About Jim
Education:
- Master of Arts (1974), Colorado State University, Major: Russian History
- Bachelor of Arts (1972), Colorado State University, Major: History, Minor: English
Teaching Experience:
- Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Colorado State University (1972-1974 ): Graduate Teaching Assistant- Western Civilization
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (summers 1994-Present) : University Honors Program, Nebraska Scholars Institute faculty member
- Everett Junior High (1976-1986) : American History, Civics, Student Council Sponsor
- Lincoln High School (1986-1997) : Western Civilization, Russian History, Academic Decathlon, Gifted Facilitator-(1989-present)
- Science Focus Program, Zoo School (1997-Present) : U.S. History, World History, Russian History, Psychology, Philosophy, Citizenship Issues, Economics, World Religions
Teaching Institute Participation:
- Teaching Advancement Placement (AP) European History
- Carlton University (July 1987)
- Law and the Constitution, Wake Forest University, (June, 1994)
Honors and Awards:
- Outstanding Young Educator, Lincoln Jaycees (1984)
- KFOR "Teacher of the Year" (1986)
- Achievement in Education Award, Lincoln Optimists Club (1990)
- National History Day Teacher of the Year, (June 2006)
Curriculum Development:
- Member of 8th Grade curriculum District design team for American History (1979)
- Member of 9th Grade curriculum District design team for Civics (1982)
- Member of 11th Grade curriculum District design team for Western Civilization (1989)
- Member of 11th Grade curriculum District design team for Advanced Western Civilization (1990)
- Proposed and designed Academic Decathlon class for Lincoln High School (1989)
- Member of World History Curriculum design team (1995)
Professional Organizations:
- National Education Association
- Lincoln Education Association, Board of Directors (1979-1981)
- Phi Alpha Theta, History Honorary
- Phi Delta Kappa