PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor and Contact for Educational Administration Program
Co-Director of Graduate Studies for Masters of Education
University of Minnesota Duluth (2008-present)
Superintendent
Proctor Public Schools, Independent School District #704 (2004-2009)
Senior High Principal
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1999-2004)
Adjunct Professor
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus (2000-2008)
Assistant Principal/District Human Rights Officer
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1997-1999)
Instructor and Student Teacher Supervisor
University of Minnesota, Duluth-Department of Education (1994-1997)
Senior High Principal
Hermantown High School, Independent School District #700 (1993-1994)
Teacher - Marketing/DECA Supervisor
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1992-1993)
Assistant Principal/District Human Rights Officer
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1979-1992)
Teacher - Math, English
Ordean Junior High School, Independent School District #709 (1975-1979)
PARTICIPATION IN INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
GRANTS
- To provide visionary support and leadership during these times of change
- To manage resources and create systems which are in concert with planning needs
- To empower appropriate persons/groups to implement optimum programs
- To create and maintain a safe environment for learning to take place in trust
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor and Contact for Educational Administration Program
Co-Director of Graduate Studies for Masters of Education
University of Minnesota Duluth (2008-present)
Superintendent
Proctor Public Schools, Independent School District #704 (2004-2009)
Senior High Principal
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1999-2004)
Adjunct Professor
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus (2000-2008)
Assistant Principal/District Human Rights Officer
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1997-1999)
Instructor and Student Teacher Supervisor
University of Minnesota, Duluth-Department of Education (1994-1997)
Senior High Principal
Hermantown High School, Independent School District #700 (1993-1994)
Teacher - Marketing/DECA Supervisor
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1992-1993)
Assistant Principal/District Human Rights Officer
Proctor High School, Independent School District #704 (1979-1992)
Teacher - Math, English
Ordean Junior High School, Independent School District #709 (1975-1979)
PARTICIPATION IN INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
- Field experience development for superintendent licensure in Galway, Ireland 2011
- Oxford Round Table, presented research on ethics in education in England in 2002
- Producer of Celebrating Creation, a multicultural/multi-faith symposium aired on cable TV 1996
- An Act of Courtesy, a Video on Sexual Harassment Prevention in 1992
- Co-founder of Star of the North Technical Education Collaborative (SONTEC), an industry/education partnership to support high school students gaining technical college credits and work readiness skills
- Producer of Preparing Your Child for College, Academically and Financially also aired on cable
- Founding board member for both Orison, Inc. and Champion Life Ministry non profits
GRANTS
- Feasibility Study for the Northeast Regional Recovery High School Collaboration (NRRHS) from Northland Foundation 2013 funded
- UMD Strategic Plan Initiatives: Community Partnership Grant NRRHS 2013 funded
- Chancellor Small Grant for Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principal Conference and Legal Seminar Attendance 2013 funded
- Gilruth Continuum Aeronautical STEM Initiative NSF 2012 unfunded
- Chancellor Small Grant for Collaborative Presentation of Masters Research Projects with Physical Education Majors and Education Department 2012 unfunded
- Chancellor Small Grant for EdAd 5923 Field Experience to accompany superintendent candidate to Galway, Ireland 2011 unfunded
- Minnesota Association of School Administrators Professional Development Grant to cover transportation to Northwest Regional Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, 2011 funded
- Chancellor Small Grant Women in Education Leadership Conference 2011 unfunded
- Chancellor Small Grant for Dr. Williams and Dr. Rauschenfels to present at the Curriculum Leaders of Minnesota Conference 2010 funded
- Chancellor Small Grant for Local Administrators and Department of Education Professors for Rubric Development for Education Administration Program 2009 funded
AWARDS
PRESENTATIONS
- Arrowhead Manufacturing and Fabricating Education Trust Most Valuable Partner 2009
- Richard Green Scholar Award 2006
- Governor’s Appointment to the Minnesota Board of School Administrators 2004-2006
- Oxford Round Table Appointment 2002
PRESENTATIONS
- Legal Issues for Counselors and Administrators in the School Setting at ACT State Organization 2012 Annual Conference
- Partnerships with Other Schools, Local Universities, and Professional Organizations at
- Promoting Ethical Educational Leadership Presentation for Richard Green Award October 3, 2006 at MASA Fall Conference Brainerd, Minnesota
- Ethical Leadership in Education Presentation July 25, 2012 at Delta Kappa Gamma Convention New York City, New York.
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