Education

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)

The University of Toledo. Curriculum & Instruction (Minor: Research & Measurement; Emphases: Science Education & Educational Psychology). June, 1997. Dissertation: Teachers' Beliefs Regarding the Implementation of Constructivism in their Classroom.

Master's Degree (M.Ed.)

The University of Toledo. Secondary Education. June, 1995. Thesis: Teachers' Beliefs Regarding the Implementation of Personal Relevance in their Classroom.

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.)

Bowling Green State University. Secondary Education with Comprehensive Science certification (grades 7-12). August, 1989. National Student Exchange - New Mexico State University, Fall Semester, 1987.

Professional Experience

University of South Carolina Aiken

July 2015 – present

• Dean, School of Education

University of South Carolina Upstate

April 2014 – June 2015

• Interim Vice Chancellor/Executive Director, USC Upstate, Greenville campus

July 2007 – June 2015

• Full professor, tenured (awarded 2008), School of Education
• Director of Teacher Education Programs, Greenville campus
• Director, Middle Level & Secondary Education Programs (2007- 2013)

August 2003 – June 2007

• Associate professor, tenure-track, School of Education
• Director, Middle Level & Secondary Education Programs

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

July 2002 – August 2003

• Associate professor, tenured, Department of Educational Studies August 1996 – June 2002
• Assistant professor, Department of Educational Studies