Education
Ph.D. in Education - Walden University, 1999
Dissertation: 
     Training middle school teachers to use technology in the classroom: Perception and practice
Action Research Projects:
     How the environment and cultural aspects of the inner city affect the learning of children
     How adults learn versus how children and adolescents learn


M.A. in Education - United States International University, 1990
Thesis:
     Self-esteem in adolescents


B.A. in Mathematics Education - Northwest Nazarene University, 1984


Experience
Trevecca Nazarene University, 2006 - present
     Judiciary Committee, 2007 - present
     Professor of Education, 2006 - present
     NCATE Chair, 2006 - present
     Graduate Teacher Education Committee, 2006 - present
     Graduate Committee Chair, 2006 - 2007
School of Education Responsibilties
     Webmaster, 2007 - present
     Continuing Education, 2006 - present
     AACTE/NCATE data report, 2006 - present
     Graduate Catalog, 2006 - present

Virtual Education Software Incorporated, 2006 - present
     Professor - CDRom course

Olivet Nazarene University, 1999 - 2006
     Doctoral Leadership Team, 2005 - 2006
     Dean, School of Education/Chair, Division of Education, 2000 - 2006
     Director of Teacher Education, 2000 - 2006
     Title II Coordinator, 2000 - 2006
     NCATE Coordinator, 2000 - 2006
     University Leadership Committee, 2000 - 2006
     Dean's Council/Academic Council, 2000 - 2006
     Academic Affairs Commission, 2000 - 2006
     Teacher Education Executive Committee, 2000 - 2006
     Rank and Service Committee, 2000 - 2006
     Teacher Education Committee, 1999 - 2006
Courses Taught
     Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
     Instructional Technology
     Teaching Diverse Populations in the Regular Education Classroom
     Senior Seminar
     Parents on Your Side
     The High Performing Teacher

Roosevelt Junior High School, 1992 - 1999
     Mathematics Department Chair/ Mathematics Teacher
     Designed and implemented literacy-based mathematics/science units
     Teacher coach for standards-based peer-coaching summer school program/McDonnell-Clark
     Mentor Teacher
     Professional Growth Advisor
     School Site Council Member
     Governance Council

North Salinas High School, 1987 - 1992
     Mathematics Teacher

Nampa Christian High School, 1984 - 1987
     Mathematics/Computer Teacher
     Pep Club Coordinator
     Homecoming Coordinator


Awards/Honors
     Who's Who of American Women, 2007
     Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005, 2004, 1994, 1993
     NCATE BOE member, 2005 - present
     Illinois Representative to Model Schools Conference, Washington, D.C., 2004
     Woman of the Year, American Biographical Institute, 2000
     International Who's Who of Professional and Business Women, 1999
     Champion for Children, Children's Hospital, San Diego, 1996
     Math Teacher of the Year nominee, Greater San Diego Mathematics Council, 1999