Professional Profile:
- Retired Educator w/36 years teaching - 39 including military.
- Appointed Department Chair of Technology, K-12 Professional Developer and Trainer, and eighth grade Computer Science Technology educator at the Shaker Heights Middle School.
- Devised and piloted training programs for professional development and technical integration of new technologies into various disciplines.
- Educated students in Microsoft Office suite of products, computer assisted design (CAD), self-paced on-line instruction and development.
- Establish and maintain a network of wireless and wired computers, 6 full computer laboratories, 4 mini-laboratories and more than 125 computers elsewhere in the middle school.
- Introduced rolling computer labs (COW’s – Computers On Wheels) 64 wireless laptops
- Maintained eTech Ohio distance learning certification for the development, presentation and integration of technology in schools throughout the State of Ohio and the United States.
- Presided and operated a program of Industrial Education at the High School level involving: Architectural / Mechanical Drafting, woodworking, CNC machining, metalworking, foundry, forging, welding, engine repair, and electronics.
Honors, Certifications & Education:
- Master’s Degree in Technology Education – Kent State University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology & Library Media – Kent State University
- Adjunct Educator (Graduate Level) – University of Ashland
- 49.33 semester hours Post Master’s Graduate Study
- Ohio eTech Distance Learning Certification
- Ohio Permanent Teaching Certification
- Industrial Arts Technology Certification
- Computer Science Technology Certification
- Educational Media, Library Science Certification
- Gifted and Talented Education Certification
- Community Intervention Certification – Drugs and Alcohol
- Martha Holden Jennings Scholar
Employment:
- 2010 - Substituting Ravenna City Schools and Field City School Districts
- 2009-1975 - Shaker Heights Board of Education – Technology Dept Chair, Technology Educator
- 1998 - TRW Corporate Headquarters – Educational Training Consultant
- 1996 - WVIZ Channel 25 –School Computer Integration Committee Consultant & Trainer
- 1978 - Junior Achievement Center Manager
- 1976-80 - Stage Theater Technical Director, Set Construction and Designer
- 1971- KSU Campus Bus Service Supervisor / Line Management
- 1968 - U.S. Army-Infantry – Mortars / Combat Correspondent / Division Newspaper - Vietnam
- 1967 - Ford Motor Corporation – Foundry Pattern Repair
Guest Presenter:
- eTech Ohio – Columbus Ohio, Interdisciplinary Computer Integration and Instruction
- International Technology Education Association – San Diego California, Industrial Technology
- Old Dominion College – Norfolk Virginia, Local Area Computer Networking
- WVIZ Channel 25 – Sandusky Ohio, Industrial Technology Integration
Articles Published:
- Original Hobo Nickel Society – Fictional “Hobo”
- MDEA – Electronic Archaeology International Listserv Manager
- Lost Treasure Magazine – Development of a computer artifact software database
- Western and Easter Magazine – Software on Metal Detectors
- NASA Lewis News – Support of Outer Space Exploration
- Mechanics Illustrated – Flux for melting aluminum
- US Army 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning News” – Vietnam Combat Articles
Professional Organizations:
- LNOCA (Lakeshore Northeast Ohio Computer Association) – District Representation and Coordinator
- Ohio School Rooms – On-line educational resources development
- SHTA – (Shaker Heights Teachers Association) – Officer and building representative
- Summit County Virtual Education – Distance Learning Development
- Kent Jaycees – Past Executive External President
- NEOTEA – (North Eastern Ohio Technology Education Association) promoter of technical education K-12
Community:
- Attended Brimfield Township Trustees Meeting – Presented Sherman Road Street Survey (Water & Sewage Request) & Initiated a Speed Reduction
- Shaker Heights Foundation Supporter – Night of the Red & White fund raiser
- WVIZ Channel 25 – Educational Committee representative (early years)
Military:
- U.S. Army – Vietnam 1968 – Bronze Star