Honors and Recognition
2005, Donald R. and Mary Lee Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence2003, College Distinguished Teaching Award1996, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and Teaching Council Recognition Award for Contributions to Students1990, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and Teaching Council Recognition Award for Contributions to Students
Experience
2004-Present, Associate Professor, Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln1998-2003, Assistant Professor, Center for Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln1999, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland1994-1998, Clinical Assistant Professor, Center for Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln1996, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Renvall Institute of Area and Cultural Studies, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland1989-1994, Instructor, Center for Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln1991, 1991, English as a Second Language Consultant, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska1990, 1990, Field Research Consultant, Nebraska Center for Excellence in Education, Lincoln, Nebraska1988, Classroom Management System Coordinator, School District of Pickens County, South Carolina1986-1988, Curriculum and Instruction Assistant, Social Studies Teacher, Edwards Junior High School, Clemson, South Carolina1985-1986, Social Studies Teacher, Hanna High School, Anderson, South Carolina1984-1985, Teacher, Alpha Montessori School, Clemson, South Carolina1981-1984, Social Studies Department Chair, Lubbock, Texas1979-1984, Social Studies Teacher, Lubbock, Texas1979, Social Studies Teacher, Atkins Junior High School, Lubbock, Texas
Memberships
American Education Research AssociationNational Council for the Social StudiesCollege and University Faculty Assembly (NCSS Affiliated group)Nebraska Council for the Social Studies
