Teaches following Subjects/Exams
US History (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
English (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
U.S. History Teacher
Grants Pass School District, United States
Aug 2001 - Present
U.S. History, Geography, Language Arts, Writing
Wal Mart Teacher of the Year, 2003
Nominated 2004-2008 Oregon Teacher of the Year.
Writing Instructor
Rogue Community College, United States
Nov 2000 - Jun 2001
Writing
English & World History Teacher
Eagle Point School District, United States
Aug 1987 - Jun 2000
English, AP Writing, Advanced World History
Voted Teacher of the Year two years in a row by Seniors (1997-98)
English Teacher
Phioenix School District, United States
Aug 1985 - Jun 1987
English
Language Arts Teacher
Three Rivers School District, United States
Aug 1984 - Jun 1985
Language Arts
Professional Experience
Teacher
Grants Pass School District, Oregon, United States
Aug 2001 - PresentThis is my 28th year of teaching. Although currently I teach 8th grade U.S. history, I have taught English and writing to students as young as 11 and as old as I am (in our local community college). I believe in the adage, "Be the guide on the side, not the sage on the stage." My philosophy is that learning should be engaging and active.
Education
Master of Education
Oregon State University, Oregon, United States
Jun 1980 - Jun 1983
Walmart Teacher of the Year 2003
Nominated the last 4 years for Oregon Teacher of the Year.
Professional Exams & Certifications
Standard Certification in English, Social Studies and Physical Education, Secondary level
Oregon, United States
Year Of Passing:
1979
Associations & Membership
National Council for the Social Studies
Oregon, United States
May 2007 - PresentAwarded Teacher of the Year two years in a row (1998-1999) Eagle Point School District.
Wal Mart Teacher of the Year, 2003
Nominated for the last four years (2004-2008) for Oregon Teacher of the Year.
Publications and Research
Bloody Instructions
Rita Hogan (Phillips)
I wrote this novel while on a sabbatical to learn novel writing in 1999-2000. It is a murder mystery with a teacher as the protagonist.