B.A. English, Education

• 1965-1969- University of Oregon
  
• 1969-1982- Teaching Certification-  Oregon

M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction,
          Specialization- Gifted Education

• 1982- University of Louisville

Instructional Technology

• 1983-1987- University of Washington,
  Curriculum & Instruction
  
  
• 1982-1987- Teaching Certification- Washington
  
  
• 1987-1989- Teaching Certification- Kansas

Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, 
          Specialization- Communication

• 1991-1996- University of Texas, Austin

Post-graduate, faculty training/experience in computer information technology; computer-mediated, distance communication, presentation, performance; videoconferencing, videostreaming, webcasting, website design/maintenance, K-12, Higher Ed.

• 1995-present  

Post-Doctoral Administrative Certification,
        Distance Learning

• 1998- Texas A & M Center Distance Learning Research

        Employment

Teacher- English

• 1969-1971- David Douglas High School, Portland, OR

Teacher- Gifted Education (self-contained classroom), U.S. History, Math, Health, Communication, Integrated Performing Arts

• 1982-1987- McCarver, Baker, Stewart Middle Schools, Tacoma, WA

Teacher- Drama

• 1987-1988- Manhattan Middle School, Manhattan, Kansas

Professor of Communication

     Developed Curricula for 20 Courses
     Developed Regional Communication, Internships
     Developed a Communication Major
    

• 1988- present- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas

Instructor- Children’s Theater for Teachers, K-12, Kansas State University, Kansas; Artistic Director- Manhattan Arts in the Park, Kansas

• 1989 (summer)- Manhattan, Kansas

Consultant, Computer-Mediated Communication,         
Videoconferencing, BellNet/Combridge, K-12, Higher Ed.

• 1997-1998 (summers)

Author, McGraw-Hill- textbooks, distance communication, education

• 2000-present

Supervisor, BellNet, Distance, Peer-Mentoring Project-
Curriculum Developed to Align with Texas K-12 Certification

• 2002- present

Practitioner Faculty, M.Ed. Online Program,
Indiana Wesleyan University

• 2002 (fall)
  
  Recent Publications
  (Print & Online)
  
  Books
  
  
• The Relationship of Internal Locus of Control and Female Role Models in Female College Students (Published dissertation, 1996)
  
  
• Autobiographical Writing and Performing: An Introductory, Contemporary Guide to Process and Research in Speech Performance (McGraw Hill, 2000)
  
  
• Enhanced by Technology: A Practical Guide to Distance Communication (McGraw Hill, 2002)
  
  
  Articles
  
  
• Authentic Assessment (Article published in the International Educational Newsletter of the John Dewey Society, 1992)
  
  
• Syllabi- 20 Communication, Education Courses (1992-present)
  
  
• Pioneer Performances, On-Site and Long-Distance, (Paper published on the PSI conference Web site, 1999)
  
  
• Empowering Students of Color By Involvement in Distance Communication Research. (Paper published in joint conference monograph- National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies; Houston, TX, 2001)
  
  
• Writing and Performing Autobiography,On-Site and
  Long-Distance, (Paper and photos published in Christians and Theatre Journal, Fall/Winter, 2000-2001)
  
  
• Noted Communicators (Journalists, Authors, Public Speakers, State and National Leaders),During the Female-Only Days at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Paper published in the Millennium Project: A History of Speech Departments in Texas Senior Colleges and Universities, Fall, 2000)
  
  
• Autobiographical Writing & Presenting: Value & Definition, Autobiographical Challenges ,The Effect of Role Modeling, Birth of Written Autobiographies, Autobiographies in the 16th - 18th Centuries, Historical Storytelling Lessons, Lessons from Medieval History , Lessons from the Reformation and Renaissance, Light in 18th - 19th Century Darkness, Lessons from 20th Century Presentations, Enhanced by Technology, Effective Curriculum for 21st Century Learners   (Ncubator, education, communication online articles,  2000-2003)
  
  
• Process and Instructional Value of Distance Autobiographical Writing/Performing, The Positive Role Modeling Effect in Distance Autobiographical Performance, How to Choose Historical Figures for Distance Autobiographical Performances (Apple Computer Corp., Learning Interchange QuickTime TV for Learning; K-12, educational, online articles, videostreaming, QuickTime Movies, 2001)
  
  
• African American Role Models are Critically Needed , Presenting Role Models from African American History (BlackTexas.com, online articles, 2001)
  
  
• Presenting Autobiographical Stories from Hispanic, Latino Culture and History (National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies & Affiliates, which are the National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies; International Conference; Cancun, Mexico, 2001)
  
  
• Resources, Tips in Effective Distance Communication (2001-present)
  
  
• Using Performance Frames to Engage and Involve the Audience in Autobiographical Stories of Historic African American Role Models  ( National Association of African American Studies and Associates, which are the Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies,  National Association of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies; Houston, TX, 2002)
  
  
• Smart Money, Wall Street Journal Magazine of Personal Business, Interviews Dr. Diane Howard, Screen Test (Guidelines for Effective Videoconferencing, February 2002, p. 105)
  
  
• Facilitating Dramatic Simulations (BellNet, 2002)
  
  
• Effective Presentations via Distance Technologies,
  NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies); Houston, TX, 2003) 
  
  Recent Presentations
  (Regional, State, National, International)  
  
  

• Personal Marketing - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1995
  

• Engaging Television Interviews- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1996
  

• How to Effectively Present Via Videoconferencing-
  For K-12 teachers and administrators; Belton Independent School District, 1997; BellNet, 1998- present; Temple Independent School District- 2002
  

• Pioneer Performances, On-Site and Long-Distance, International Performance Studies Conference, Wales, 1999
  

• Quantitative Research & Performance:
  The Relationship of African American Role Models Presented Via Videoconference Performance and Locus of Control in African American College Student Audiences, co-presenters- Dr. Stan Dyer, Dr. Lucinda Harman,   International Performance Studies Conference, Tempe, AZ, 2000
  

• Empowering Students of Color By Involvement in Distance Communication Research, co-presenter, Darien Moore,   Joint National Conference- National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies, Houston, TX, 2001
  
  
• Noted Communicators (Journalists, Authors, Public Speakers, State and National Leaders),During the Female-Only Days at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor- Presented with the Millennium Project: A History of Speech Departments in Texas Senior Colleges and Universities at the Texas Speech Association Convention, Houston, 2000
  
  
• Performance: Translation, Transition, and Transformation in Cyberspace,co-presenter-Dr. Stan Dyer,   International Performance Studies Conference, Mainz, Germany, 2001
  
  
• Effective Autobiographical Writing
  Senior Saints Summit, 2001, 2002
  
  
• Writing and Performing Autobiography (Your Own or Another's), National Christians in Theater Arts (CITA) Conference, San Francisco, CA, 2001
  
  
• Presenting Autobiographical Stories from Hispanic, Latino Culture and History; National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies & Affiliates, National Association of African American Studies National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies, International Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2001    
  
  
• Involving the Audience in Autobiographical Storytelling,The Story of Josephine Baker & Using Performance Frames to Engage and Involve the Audience in Autobiographical Stories of Historic African American Role Models; National Association of African American Studies and Associates (Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies,  National Association of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies); Houston,TX, 2002    
  
  
• Using Dramatic Simulations to Teach Peer Pressure Resistance Techniques,TEAM Conference,   Secondary Education, UT, Austin, 2002
  
  
• Using Drama for Drug Prevention; Crossing Cultural Borders, Secondary Education, International Drug Prevention Conference, Killeen, TX, 2002  
  
  
• Facilitating Productivity in On-Site and Distance Communication and Presentation, Graduate Management and Negotiation Class, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2002
  
  
• Facilitating Productivity in Distance Education,K-12 Videostreaming Performances &, Fall Texas Computer Educators Conference , Temple, TX 2002
  
  
• Effective Presentations via Distance Technologies,
  NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), TX, 2003
  
  
• Facilitating Interactivity and Productivity in Distance Parent Education, K-12,   National Conference on Parent Education, Dallas, TX , 2003
  
  
• Effective Distance Presentation of Poetry-Temple Independent School District, K-12, Spring 2003
  
  
• Distance Interview Skills- Temple Independent School District, 6-12, Spring 2003

• 1991-1996- The Relationship of Internal Locus of Control and Female Role Models in Female College Students

• 1997-2002- The Relationship of Role Models Via Videoconference Presentation and Internal Locus of Control in African American College Students
  
  
  Honors

• Sears-Roebuck Award for Teaching
  Excellence and Campus Leadership,
  University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1990

• Piper Professor Designee, University of
  Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2000

• International Who's Who of Professional & Business Women, 2000 to the present

• Directory of American Scholars, 2000 to the present

• Contemporary Authors, 2000 to the present
  
  
  Professional Memberships

• NCA (National Communication Association)

• NAAAS (National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates - National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies)

• Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor. Ed. Society)

• Texas Nafas

• World Association for Online Education
  
  
  References Available Upon Request
  
   

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