Experience

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  Colorado Institute for Historical Study

  • Arvada, Colorado

  • Director

    • May 1995 - Aug 2013
    • Arvada, Colorado

    Directed all educational programs for this non-profit research and educational organization. Wrote and was awarded five (5) Teaching American History Grants that taught over 200 teachers in 30 Colorado school districts how to engage and educate their students to improve their achievement.Edited and published five (5) E-books that concentrate on using local primary sources to improve classroom instruction and engage students.Publications:Cornerstones and Communities: A Historical Overview of Colorado County Seats and CourthousesGo To The Source: Using Primary Sources to Teach 20th Century US HistoryMy Colorado (supplementary Textbook for 3rd and 4th grade learners)

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  University of Northern Colorado

  • Greeley, Colorado

  • Lecturer, Department of History

    • Sep 1989 - Jul 2007
    • Greeley, Colorado

    Responsible for classes in Western Civilization, US History and Colorado History.Named Outstanding Professor by Mortar Board Society, 2005Named Outstanding Professor by UNC Student Association 2006Who's Who of University Professors, 1991 - 2007University Mentor for Pre-Service History Teachers 2003 - 2013