Education

Ph.D., 1994, Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A., 1971, Anthropology, University of Iowa
B.A, cum laude, 1969, Social Science Education; Anthropology, University of Iowa

Honors and Recognition:

2005, Donald R. and Mary Lee Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence

2003, College Distinguished Teaching Award

1996, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and Teaching Council Recognition Award for Contributions to Students

1990, 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-Lincoln

1998-2003, Assistant Professor, Center for Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1999, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

1994-1998, Clinical Assistant Professor, Center for Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1996, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Renvall Institute of Area and Cultural Studies, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

1989-1994, Instructor, Center for Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1991, 1991, English as a Second Language Consultant, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska

1990, 1990, Field Research Consultant, Nebraska Center for Excellence in Education, Lincoln, Nebraska

1988, Classroom Management System Coordinator, School District of Pickens County, South Carolina

1986-1988, Curriculum and Instruction Assistant, Social Studies Teacher, Edwards Junior High School, Clemson, South Carolina

1985-1986, Social Studies Teacher, Hanna High School, Anderson, South Carolina

1984-1985, Teacher, Alpha Montessori School, Clemson, South Carolina

1981-1984, Social Studies Department Chair, Lubbock, Texas

1979-1984, Social Studies Teacher, Lubbock, Texas

1979, Social Studies Teacher, Atkins Junior High School, Lubbock, Texas

Memberships:

American Education Research Association

National Council for the Social Studies

College and University Faculty Assembly (NCSS Affiliated group)

Nebraska Council for the Social Studies