M.A. Political Science, Villanova University, with
concentration International Relations
B.S. Education, Taylor University, with concentration in
Political Science
Certification
Pennsylvania Instructional I (permanent), Social Studies 7-12
Recent Accomplishments
Recipient of the 1998 Ametek Excellence in
Education Award sponsored by the Philadelphia World
Affairs Council.
Presenter at the 1997 conference of the National Council
for the Social Studies in Cinncinnato, Ohio.
Developed a Social Studies curriculum for grades 8-12 at
Rift Valley Academy in Kenya, East Africa.
Awarded a Fulbright Scholarship (India) in 1992.
Awarded the "Meritorious Service Award" for the
Jenkintown School District in both 1990 and 1993.
Awarded a Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship (China) in 2001.
Relevant Experiences
Commencement speaker at Jenkintown High
School graduations.
Traveled extensively in East Africa - experiences range
from canoeing down the Nile River in Uganda to reaching
Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Have had a variety of experiences in western Europe
including travels in Soviet Russia and a recent hiking
adventure in the Swiss Alps.
Traveled throughout India from the Taj Mahal to the City
of Joy in Calcutta.
Traveled throughout China from the Forbidden City
in Beijing to the terra cotta underground army in Xian.
Have had considerable contact with people in traditional
settings including the Pokot of northern Kenya, the
Maasai of the Great Rift Valley, and the Navajos in
northwest New Mexico.
Have first-hand experienced political upheaval ranging
from the Solidarity uprising in Poland to the Intifada
in Jerusalem.
Have been employed as a wilderness canoe guide in the
Northwoods of Canada.
