EDUCATION:
Juris Doctor (JD): Southern Illinois University School of Law 1997
Doctor of Education (ABD): University of Illinois, 1981
Master of Science in Education (MSEd): Eastern Illinois University, 1977
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd): Illinois State University 1973
EXPERIENCE:
Special Education Teacher and Parent Advocate
Adjunct Professor 1975-Present
K-12 Teacher, Administrator, Principal, Superintendent 1973-1994
Associate Editor: Illinois School Law Journal 1997-1998
PUBLICATIONS:
Learning Magazine
Illinois Reading Journal
Illinois School law Journal
Triathlon Today
AWARDS
Howard B. Eisenberg Client Services Award
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE Illinois State Legislature 1994
LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD Parent Teachers Association
PHI DELTA KAPPA EIU 1977
PHI KAPPA PHI UI 1979
KAPPA DELTA PHI UI 1977
MILITARY SERVICE
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, 3-Tour Vietnam Veteran, RVN Cross of Gallantry w/ Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation; Good Conduct Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/ 7 Campaign Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal, National Defense Medal, RVN Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation, RVN Civic Action Medal, RVN Campaign Medal w/ Date Bar;
   
AVOCATION:
Active Harley Davidson Rider; President USMCMC
USA Triathlon Age Group All American, 1993, 1995
TriathlonToday All American, 1992
4 Time Hawaii Ironman Finisher, 1988,1989, 1990, 1992
USA Triathlon Long Course National Champion (45-49 Age Group), 1992
2 Time Age Group Course Record Holder Ironman Distance Great Floridian. 1993, 1995
XTERRA Regional Champion; National Champion Runner Up, 2002 |
