Professional Development Experiences in the Last 3 Years

• Professor of Education and Dean of the School of Education, Spring Arbor University
• Lead Faculty, EDU 538
• attend AACTE annual meeting
• Memberships: ASCD

Familiarity with K-12 Curriculum Framework and MEAP Asssessment

As a member of the Michigan Department of Education's Professional Standards Commission for two terms, I was in a key position to align teaching standards with Michigan curriculum benchmarks.

Special Awards and Recognition

• Who's Who Among American Teachers, 2002
• Board Member, Michigan Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, 1996-present (Treasurer from 1998-2004, President-Elect for 2004-2005)
• President, Directors and Representatives of Teacher Education Programs, 2004-05
• Board Member, Michigan Coalition of Essential Schools, 1996-present (President, 2002-present)
• Chair, Deans and Directors of Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Michigan, 1994-present
• Member, Michigan Department of Education Professional Standards Commission (appointed by Michigan Board of Education, 1992-2000; four years as liasion for Periodic Review Evaluation Council; 2004-2008)
• Member, Michigan Department of Education Periodic Review Evaluation Council, 1992-1996; 2000-present

P-12 Collaborative Work

I serve on the Jackson County (MI) Superintendents Association (second-longest member).

I have led diversity training for the adminstrative staff of Jackson Public Schools and conducted several building workshops, seminars, and in-service training.