Employment History

SUNY Distinguished Service Professor of Education

State University of New York at Geneseo

Ella Cline Shear School of Education (1986 to Present)

SUNY Distinguished Service Professor from 8/11 to present

Professor from 9/05 to 8/11

Associate Professor from 9/93 to 8/05

Assistant Professor from 9/86 to 8/93

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary and secondary science and elementary mathematics and general methods; advise students; supervise student teachers

Conduct scholarship in science and mathematics education, philosophy of science as it impacts teaching, and develop curriculum materials

Serve College, University and community through committee and governance organizations, work with schools and teachers

  • Coordinator of Adolescence (Secondary) Programs (9/05 to present)

  • Director of the School of Education (3/99 to 9/03)
  • Assistant Director of the School of Education (9/98 to 3/99)
  • Coordinator of Field Experiences (9/97 to 8/99)

The Pennsylvania state university

Department of Nuclear Engineering (1981-1986)

Project Associate/Energy Education Specialist

Developed and presented public information programs on energy and nuclear science. Worked with teachers and public groups; designed public information programs; created program materials and computer software; and made public appearances.

Forest County school district, Marienville, PA

East Forest High School (1978-1981)

Science Teacher

Taught Academic and General Biology, Chemistry, Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) Science in grades 8 & 9, Environmental Studies and Computer Science. 

Junior High Basketball Coach, Athletic Director, Eco-meet Advisor

Bald Eagle Area School District, Wingate, PA (1975-1978)

Science Department (1975-1978)

Science Teacher

Taught science in grades 8 and 9: Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) and Earth Science Curriculum Project (ESCP)

Developed and taught 6th grade (1976-1977) Title III multi-dicsiplinary outdoor environmental education program

Assistant Band Director, Junior High Basketball Coach, Tennis Coach, Sophomore Class Advisor