School Board Member District #3

• Jan 2023 - Present

Exectutive Director

• Jan 2017 - Present

(1) Directs administrative and program operations for the Kentucky Environmental Education Council. Provides leadership in and direction for the implementation of KRS 157.900-915 (view these statutes here: http://keec.ky.gov/AboutUs/Pages/History.aspx (2) Provides statewide leadership and planning for environmental education for Kentucky's population through the cooperative efforts of educators, government agencies, businesses, and public interests. Coordinates and facilitates meetings of multiple statewide committees. Develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. (3) Fund-raises for the agency. Directs and plans agency budget. Drafts and ensures compliance with agency contracts. (4) Follows directives and implements guidance from a nine-member council appointed by the governor, representing a balance of educational, environmental, and industrial interests. (5) Provides general guidance through management regarding implementation, changes, and evaluation of program operations. Oversees the implementation of all agency programs and functions, including the Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools program, accreditation and implementation of the Kentucky Environmental Educator Certification program, the 5-year Environmental Education Master Plan, the Survey of Kentuckians’ Environmental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors, and the Kentucky Environmental Literacy Plan. (6) Complies with all state statutes, regulations, and policies. (7) Oversees the implementation of all agency outreach, including special events, agency publications, websites, and social media accounts. Conducts public speaking engagements. (8) Manages 2-4 staff members. Show less

Adjunct Professor College of Education

• Jun 2008 - Dec 2018

Teach graduate and undergraduate environmental education and undergraduate middle grade science methods courses for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education.

Director, EKU Center for Environmental Education

• Feb 2006 - Jun 2016

(1) Collaboration on grants, environmental education curriculum development, teacher professional development opportunities, etc. with state wide University Environmental Education centers(2) Providing environmental education outreach to K-12 School groups(3) Collaboration with the state non-profit Environmental Education professional organization (4) Providing graduate and undergraduate courses for pre-service, and in-service teachers(5) Development of graduate and undergraduate courses.(6) Research on the effectiveness of environmental education(7) Seeking funding for environmental education within the university's service region.(8) Providing professional learning opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers(9) Presenting environmental education research at professional conferences and to the general public. Show less

Chief Petty Officer

• Apr 1987 - May 2003

Served as the senior enlisted sailor for various units at the naval Reserve Center. Provided supervision, training, and evaluation for 14-24 sailors in the unit that I was assigned to. Served as the reserve centers’ Chief Master at Arms. Served as the senior enlisted sailor for various units at the naval Reserve Center. Provided supervision, training, and evaluation for 14-24 sailors in the unit that I was assigned to. Served as the reserve centers’ Chief Master at Arms.

Major/Fire Marshal

• May 1987 - Aug 2001

1. As a firefighter paramedic, provided fire suppression techniques for structural fires within the city of Winchester as well as advanced life support emergency medical services within Clark County. 2. As A Lieutenant/company officer provided the same as well as supervising firefighters engaged in fire suppression and advanced life support emergency services. 3. As a Major/Fire Marshall provided fire suppression supervision, participated in advanced life support emergency care when needed. Also conducted fire safety code inspections for businesses and provided fire prevention education for K-12 schools as well as the general public. Show less

Petty Officer First Class

• Jan 1981 - Jan 1987

High pressure pipe welder, nuclear power plant components parts welder, leading petty officer for the weld shop on board the USS Yellowstone AD41. High pressure pipe welder, nuclear power plant components parts welder, leading petty officer for the weld shop on board the USS Yellowstone AD41.