Education
Post-master’s studies in Education, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  Extension center classes in development psychology and secondary education. 

Master of Public Administration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48823.  Major: Public Administration.  Minor: Public Policy Analysis.

Bachelor of Arts (with Honors), James Madison College, Michigan State University. Major: International Public Policy.  Minor: Asian Studies. 

Asian Studies Certificate, Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University.  Major: Far Eastern Asian politics and culture.   

Diploma, Atherton Community Schools, Burton, Michigan 48529.  Class rank: 1/115. 

Teaching Experience
Temporary, Full-Time 9-Month Faculty, Department of Social Sciences, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan 49306. Non-tenured track position in political science and public administration.  Courses taught:
PLSC 121 People and Politics
PLSC 122 Policy Making
PLSC 221 American Political Parties
PLSC 323 International Organizations
PLSC 331 Comparative Politics
PLSC 341 International Politics
PLSC 465 State and Local Public Budgeting
In addition, students in selected courses developed additional skills in American democratic thought through participation in the Carnegie Foundation’s Political Engagement Project during Fall and Spring Semesters 2006-2007.  IDEA evaluations greater than 4.0 on a scale of 0-5.  Current course load is five courses during Fall and Spring Semesters with Summer Session assignments in Big Rapids and Traverse City. Voted “Favorite Professor” by the FSU football team – 2006-2007.  Named to “Who’s Who Among American’s Educators” – 2006-2007.
August 2005 to present.

Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences Division, Delta College, University Center, Michigan 48710.  Annual course load of 29 credit hours out of a possible full-time equivalent load of 24 credit hours.  Also permanent substitute instructor for full-time political science staff.  Courses taught:
POL 103 Introduction to American Government
POL 111 American National Government
POL 212 State and Local Government
Top evaluations in department annually.  Participant in “Great Teacher’s Seminar” -1999.  Named to “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” – 2003-2004 and 2004-2005.
January 1998 to December 2005.

Lecturer as Needed, Social Sciences Division, Delta College, University Center, Michigan 48710.  Semester course load of 16 credit hours out of a full-time equivalent load of 12 credit hours.  Courses taught:
POL 103 Introduction to American Government (Four sections)
POL 111 American National Government (One section)
January through April 2001.

Additional Experience in Higher Education
Writer, Mott Community College, Flint, Michigan 48503.  Temporary writer for two-year institution.  Duties included speech writing, institutional reports, press releases, promotions and advertising, board resolutions, special events planning and internal and external newsletters.  August 1997 through August 1998.

Acting Administrative Assistant, Educational Outreach Programs, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan 48503. Office manager for university department responsible for scholarship and special events programming promoting higher educational opportunities for students of color in grades 6-12.  Wrote and edited program documents, developed and coordinated full-day events, presented educational programming, and performed accounting, payroll and direct office supervision. February through December 1994.

Assistant Director of College and Legislative Relations, Mott Community College. On-air media representative, writer and editor of college promotional materials, special events planner, legislation monitor.  Named “Outstanding Newcomer in Public Relations” by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education in 1980. May 1978 through May 1984.

 Experience in State, National and Foreign Government
Information Specialist, Michigan Consumers Council, Legislative Service Bureau, Lansing, Michigan 48933.  Media and agency liaison for a consumer advocacy agency providing support for the Michigan Legislature. Duties included press relations, special events planning, preparation of legislative testimony, statistical analysis, constituent assistance and writing/editing of governmental publications.  May 1984 through November 1991.

Assistant to the Board, Michigan Divestiture Research Fund, Lansing, Michigan 48933.  Sole staff person assigned by the Michigan Public Service Commission to its Divestiture Research Fund Board providing grants to researchers investigating the effects of the break-up of the Bell System on residential telephone customers.  Duties included statistical analysis, researcher and industry liaison, and research analysis. November 1984 through May 1992.

Intern, Consulate of the Republic of China, Portland, Oregon 97222.  Senior intern responsible for economic research and liaison with timber industry on behalf of Taiwan government.  Duties also included public information and deportation arrangements.  Summer 1976.

Assistant to the Oregon State Representative for UNICEF –USA and member of the International Board of Directors of UNICEF, Portland, Oregon 97215.  Student internship with duties including freelance work with US Department of State regarding official state visits of foreign dignitaries, media relations, writing and editing.  April 1976 through August 1976.

Additional Experience in Education
Substitute Teacher, Genesee Intermediate School District, Flint, Michigan 48507.  Substitute teacher for Atherton, Bentley, Davison, Flint and Goodrich school districts.  Experiences included position as a full-time permanent substitute at Davison Alternative Education High School (entire Fall Semester 1995), sole substitute for AP chemistry and physics at Goodrich High School (1996-2000).  Named “Outstanding Substitute Teacher” by Davison Alternative Education High School student body – 1995.  January 1992 – December 2000.

School-to-Work Coordinator, Lapeer Intermediate School District, Lapeer, Michigan 48446.  Career day coordinator for Seaton, Maple Grove and Elba elementaries in Lapeer School District and Day-on-the Job coordinator for Dryden and Almont high schools.February through October 1996.