Research & Teaching

Description of Research Interests

Teaching:  Public Education--1991-2008, Jordan School District [Bingham High (1991-1999), Riverton High (1999-2008)].

                   CTE--drafting, CAD, careers; Level III educator license; SkillsUSA & TSA advisor; SLCC concurrent adjunct (ARCH & EDDT)

                   National Board Certified Teacher (NBPTS); .

                  Higher Education--2008-present, Utah Valley University [UVU Orem Campus].  Assistant Professor, Engineering Graphics

                   & Design Technology. 

                   Instructor in:  Tech Math, Basic Drafting, AutoCAD, Architecture, Structural Detailing I & II, MicroStation.

Research Interests:  Distance Learning and Instructional Delivery;  Online Instructional Course Development;  Competency-based

                   Education;  Small Book Learning Environments:  Education of Students in Special Populations;  Manufacturing Technologies;  

                   Architecture -- Renewal, Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly, and Small Platform Efficiency.

Research Keywords

Distance Learning and Instructional Delivery, Online Instructional Course Development, Competency-based Education, Small Book Learning Environments, Education of Students in Special Populations, Manufacturing Technologies, Architecture -- Renewal, Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly, and Small Platform Efficiency

Background and Experience

AAS in Drafting & Design Technology, Utah Technical College at Orem (now UVU), 1981.

BS in Technology Teacher Education, Utah State Uiversity, Logan, UT, 2003.

17 years Public Educator -- CTE-drafting, CAD, architecture, engineering, careers, technology education.

1 year Higher Education -- Assistant Professor, Engineering Graphics and Design

11 years full-time, 20 years part-time -- drafter, checker, designer in structural steel, reinforced concrete, residential and commercial architecture, sheet metal & manufacturing, exterior & interior finish.

Grants

Carl Perkins Faculty in Industry and Business Externships (2);

various Carl Perkins awards for equipment and lab development grants.

Kennicott Utah Copper technology in classroom grant.

National Semiconductor technology in classroom grant.

Carl perkins Outreach grant.

Engineering Technolgy Initiative (2) manufacutring equipment and prototyping grant.

Intel Teach to the Future grant.

Awards & Honors

Level III Public Educator Licensure

NBPTS National Board Certified Teacher

Service

Scoutmaster for Special Needs Troop 1188, Utah National Parks Council.

Regional and State committees of competency-based curriculum and test development.

Certified Mentor Teacher.

SkillsUSA Education Team Leader, SkillsUSA & TSA contest developer and advisor.

Sterling Scholar advisor and interviewer.

Food Handler trainer & ServeSafe Certified.

Professional Memberships

ACTE, ITEA, SkillsUSA

Other Skills

I enjoy being a tree-fruit grower and working with preservation and propogation of heirloom apple and peach varieties.

I illustrate and paint from time to time, and will pursue a BFA after my MEd.

I am a fair duck caller.

I love to spend time with my family and njoy traveling with them.