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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)

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

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