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INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION / ADMINISTRATION
AREAS OF INTEREST
Blending Montessori and IB
Philosophy of Education (esp. science and technology)
(Applied) Metaphysics
Mathematics Education
Environmental Ethics
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Philosophy, Cardiff University, Wales, UK (Viva completed 2007,
rewrite pending)
Thesis: "Towards
a Metaphysic of Information-Process"
Supervisors:
Alessandra Tanesini and Andrew Belsey
Examiners: Robin Attfield (Chair), Chris Norris (Internal Exam.) and James
Williams (External Exam.)
Addresses the metaphysical aspects of Zeno’s paradoxes,
particularly the objection to dynamic infinite, the metaphysical conflict
between ecology-environmental philosophy and evolution and entropy including
characteristics from Chaos Theory, Whitehead and Bergson.
M.A., Philosophy, University of North Texas, Texas, USA, 2003.
Thesis: "Process
Environmental Philosophy"
Advisor:
Peter A.Y. Gunter
Committee: J. Baird Callicott, Eugene Hargrove and C. Neal Tateate
Thesis in the philosophy of science and mathematics
related to environmental ethics.
M.Sc.
(M.T.M), Mathematics and Math Education, Concordia University, Montreal,
CAN, 1997.
Thesis/Project: "Mathematics and Logic"
Advisor:
Anna Sierpinksa
Issues in the philosophy of mathematics and logic related
to the foundational theory of mathematics and science education, including logicism.
B.A, Mathematics and Philosophy, Double Major, Concordia
University, Montreal, CAN, 1991.
Full major in mathematics. Full major in
philosophy.
Associates Degree, Pure and Applied Sciences, John Abbott
College, Quebec, CAN, 1986
Two year college level program in applied science with
core courses in Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics.
Paramedic Equivalence Program, Ahunstic College, Quebec, CAN, 1993?
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant
Examiner: Philosophy, International Baccalaureate, Wales, 2008 – Current
Founding
Head of High School, The Westwood School, Dallas, Texas, USA, 2008 – Current
The Westwood is a private Montessori-IB international school
of 270 students serving the greater Dallas area. Pre-K -12. Westwood was the
first Montessori-IB school in the United States.
Development:
Introduced and lead successful application and candidacy for DP in existing
school serving grades K-8, establishing a new high school program serving both
local and international students, but especially serving current Westwood
middle school students. Established community outreach, funding, student
services and counseling, university preparation and applications, and student
growth. Enabled and supervised Adventure Leadership for Schools program
including numerous hikes, climbing and scuba trainings and events. Established and
maintained links to feeder schools and international exchange programs,
including developing and arranging a student visa program. Headed the search
for teachers and support staff and established the core teacher training in the
high school.
Supervision: Answering directly to the Director of the Board (also Head
of School), established and supervised development of curriculum and assessment
supervising 10 teachers, 5 support administrators, and the DP coordinator. Worked
closely with the MYP Coordinator (also Assistant Head of School) on planning
and curriculum and with the CFO on planning and budgets. Supervised teacher
training and evaluations, including taking on teacher internship from the
University of North Texas. Established and supervised network, technology, website
development and related policies in conjunction with schools technologies
specialists. Established and supervised
Risk Management at all levels in the school, and developed the Standard
Operating Procedures for all adventure events.
Teaching: Established and taught Math (grades 9 and 10
2008-9), TOK & Philosophy (2009-)
courses, in addition to establishing special courses supporting the interaction
between subjects in the school and the creativity, action and service
components of the school mission.
Adjunct
Instructor, Philosophy, Brookhaven College, TX, USA, 2008
Brookhaven is one of seven colleges in the
Dallas County Community College system providing university preparatory and
first two years university level programs, in addition to some three year
terminal programs.
Taught: Intro
to Philosophy, Ethics and Logic
Development:
Special section of Environmental Ethics, Online course in Ethics.
Faculty,
Mathematics and General Studies, Al Ain Women’s College - HCT, UAE 2005-2008
AAWC is a
university college for UAE national students offering 2, 3 and 4 year programs.
Taught: Developmental
and college mathematics, in addition to general study skills.
Development:
Program review, assessment (exam writing and evaluation) and technology
integration.
Supervision: Team leader for modules.
Committees: Heath and
Safety and Special Needs Advisory.
Special Projects: Editor/author
of course books and modules. Provided PD sessions for peer faculty.
Tutor (Adjunct Instructor), Philosophy, Cardiff University, Wales, UK, 2003-2005.
Cardiff
University is one of Britain’s major teaching and research universities.
Taught:
Environmental Ethics and a regular “tutor class” Individual-Morality and the
State.
Development:
Developed an evaluation tool for assessment of philosophy essays/papers.
Subject Area Manager, International Baccalaureate Organization, Cardiff, UK 2003-2005
Diploma
Program(me), Curriculum and Assessment Centre. The IBO offers a rigorous
academic program to over 1600 schools worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Program curriculum and assessment in mathematics and science. Managed multiple
teams in review, development and systematic study in international setting
including online collaboration . Coordinated
use of technology in teaching and helped write support documents including
regulations for technology use in examinations. Editor/author of numerous
curriculum and assessment documents. Supervised grade award sessions and administered
results for examinations with 200 to
14000 candidates.
Special
projects: Contributed to evaluation of issue of Global Ethics related to
IBO policies and programs.
Lead
Professor, Philosophy, and Professor, Math Brookhaven College, TX, USA,
1999-2003
Brookhaven is one of seven colleges in the
Dallas County Community College system providing university preparatory and
first two years university level programs, in addition to some three year
terminal programs.
Taught: 3 Philosophy
and 3 Mathematics per semester: Intro to Philosophy, Ethics and Logic, Discrete
Mathematics, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations.
Supervision:
Lead professor for philosophy program, supervised all philosophy adjuncts, in
addition to mentoring 7 math instructors per semester and supervised / supported
all online sections of philosophy.
Development:
Special section of Environmental Ethics, Phil of Science and Discrete
Mathematics courses. Committees:
District wide committee on technology. Member of two faculty search
committees.
Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy, University of North Texas, TX, 2002
UNT
is a student-centered public research university with 11 colleges and schools
offering 96 bachelor’s, 111 master’s and 50 doctoral degree programs in the
Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Taught:
Introduction to Logic.
Business Consultant, The Colony Gymnastics, Aubrey,
TX, USA, 1999 - 2003
Home of the Sky High Gymnastics team The Colony Gymnastics is large sports
facility (23 000 sq. ft.) concentrating on gymnastics, cheerleading and dance.
Responsible for development, presentation and execution of business plans
including incorporation, zone and physical planning and negotiating tax
easements. Setup up peer-to-peer Windows based LAN with wireless networked printing and trained
staff. Negotiated and developed
specialized software matching business plan (ProSchool).
Adjunct Professor, Mathematics, Dawson College, QC,
1997-1999
Taught ½
to full load in mathematics. Educational technology advisor for grant
team (see Grants) Developed use of projected and web-based lectures, including
a lecture series in Linear Algebra.
President, Board of Directors Mes Amis et Moi
Daycare, Pointe-Claire, QC 1998-1999
Responsible for budget and curriculum
approval. Put together resources base
for computers used by children and teachers. Developed HR guides for staff.
Member, Board of Governors, St. John Fisher
Elementary School, Pointe-Claire, QC, 1998-1999
Responsible for budgets and advising general
management.
Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics, Concordia
University, QC, 1997-1998
Taught college level mathematics.
Math Instructor, Cartier Centre, Lakeshore School Board,
Pointe-Claire, QC, 1997.
Instructor, Mathematics and Chemistry, James Lyng HS, QC, 1997
Full load mathematics and introductory
chemistry. Developed internet protocols.
Paramedic, Urgences Sante/Ken Ambulance, Montreal, QC/Kennebecasis,
NB, 1992-1997
Instructor, Mathematics, Lyndon State College, VT, 1991-1992
Taught ¾ load mathematics and ¼ load
technological education. Developed
educational technology course for new science teachers. Made two public presentations including one
in the history of mathematics and one in alternative teaching practices using
spread sheets for problem solving.
Administrator of Financial Trust, Public Curator of Quebec, 1991-1996
Adjunct Instructor,
Mathematics, Concordia University,
QC, 1990-1991
Responsibilities included ¼ load
teaching mostly business mathematics.
Also worked with team developing introduction of technology in teaching
and assessment. (see related publication).
Developed an evaluation tool for placing new students in mathematics
courses that is still in use for the university.
Retail Sales Person, The Bay, Dorval, QC, 1987-91
Animator/councilor, Wilvalken Summer Camp, Magog, QC,
summers of 1984-7
Ourdoor leadership specialist planning and guiding canoe and hiking trips, and
supervising general maitainence of the camp.
Gynastics Coach, Gymni, Hudson, 1985-6
PUBLICATIONS / BOOKS /
CURRICULUM DOCUMENTS
“Journey to a Montessori
High School,” Tomorrow’s Child, Vol. 17, No. 4, May 2009.
Facilitating Editor,
Heather Olney (Westwood Ninth Grade student), “Montessori Teens Speak Out,” Tomorrow’s Child, Vol. 17, No. 4, May
2009.
Item writer/editor, “Math
CEPA 2008,” Common Educational Proficiency Assessment, National Admissions and
Placement Office, December, 2007.
“Penguins, Polar Bear and Ice-bergs: Effective
Strategies for the Learning of Mathematics in a Second Language,” Proceedings
of the Third Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics
and Computing 2007, with Nancy Fahnestock. METSMaC: Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates, March, 2007.
“Characteristics Of Appropriate Use Of
Technology In Teaching,” in Stewart, S. M., Olearski, J. E. and Thompson, D.
(Eds), Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers
of Science, Mathematics and Computing (pp. 87-94). METSMaC: Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates, 14-16 March, 2006.
Editor (revising), "Practical Numeracy for
Diploma Foundation: Module
Item writer and editor, “Math CEPA
Editor (content), “Section G: Electronic Calculators:
Code of Practice in Vade Mecum
Editor (content) and co-author, “Teaching with
Graphing Calculators –Teacher Support Material for Diploma Programme,”
Mathematics Higher Level, International Baccalaureate Organization, Cardiff,
UK, 2005.
“Process-Information Metaphysics and Environmental Philosophy,”
Concrescence: The Australasian Journal of Process Thought, Volume 5,
June 2004, ISSN 1445-4297.
"Process Environmental Philosophy,” Process Studies, Vol. 33.2 Centre for
Process Studies, Fall-Winter 2004. [Abstract, invited].
“Flash Technology Opportunities And Challenges For
High Stakes Assessment: A Conversation Between Different Stakeholders,” with
Roger Brown, conference proceedings Technology and its Integration in
Mathematics Education, International Symposium, École de technologie
supérieure (ÉTS), 15-18 July, 2004, Montréal, QC, Canada .
“Assessment Issues In The Introduction of A CAS(E)
Pilot In The International Schools,”
conference proceedings Technology and its Integration in Mathematics
Education, International Symposium, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS),
15-18 July, 2004, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Editor (content), “Diploma
Programme Mathematics Higher Level with CASE Course Guide,” IBO, Cardiff, UK,
2004.
"The missing Link:
First Responder Defibrillation," Merginet
Webzine - Online Journal of American College of Prehospital Medicine,
August 1996.
PRESENTATIONS
“Welcome To the IB,” Roadmap To Success, Parent
Workshops, Ismaili Jamatkhana & Center, Carrolton, TX, 15 November, 2009.
(Invited)
“Talking Technology: Teaching Workshop in Mathematics
and Science Education,” Math and Science Day Conference, HCT Teacher
Workshops, 24 April, 2008, Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Invited)
"Cognitive Obstacles –PD Workshop for
Teachers," AAW-HCT Professional Development, 17 April, 2008, AAW
HCT, Al Ain, UAE.
“Zeno’s Paradoxes – Expanding Critical Thinking and
Knowledge Base,” 5th Annual HCT Maths Conference – LifeMath = ∞, 13-14 April, 2008, Abu
Dhabi, UAE. (Invited)
“Strategies for Using Tablet PCs in Learning and
Teaching.” GETEX-ISTE Global Forum on Technology and Innovation in Education
2008, 1-3 April, 2008, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with Philip Milton and Djamal
Benbourenane. (Invited)
“PD Writing and Publishing a Paper," AAW-HCT
Professional Development, 22 October, 2008, AAW HCT, Al Ain, UAE.
“Penguins, Polar Bear and Ice-bergs: Effective
Strategies for the Learning of Mathematics in a Second Language,” Middle-East
Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing, 17-19 March 2007, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates, with co-presenter/author Nancy Fahnestock. (Peer Reviewed)
“PD Unusual Thing Our Tablet PC’s Can Do," AAW-HCT
Professional Development, 22 October, 2008, AAW HCT, Al Ain, UAE.
“Repetition Priming - An Effective ESL Strategy for Teaching Mathematics," HCT - 19th Annual Conference - Today's Students ... Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs, 30 August, 2006, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with co-presenter/author Nancy Fahnestock. Phil. of using tech in teaching. Session presentation. (Invited)
“Process Relational Metaphysics as a Necessary Foundation for Environmental
Philosophy,” 6th International
Whitehead Conference, Salzburg,
Austria, 3-6 July, 2006. Metaphysics. (Peer
Reviewed)
“The
Information Process Relationship In Mathematical Metaphysics: The Problem Of
Randomness In The Logic Of Arithmetic,” 6th
International Whitehead Conference,
Salzburg, Austria, 3-6 July, 2006. Mathematical metaphysics. (Peer Reviewed)
"Tree Huggers Versus Big
Business: Sorting our Eco Politics, Eco Terrorism, Eco Feminism and Eco
Centricism," Emirates Natural History Group, Zayed Centre for Heritage and
History, 11 April, 2006, Al Ain, UAE. Public lecture in environmental philosophy. (Invited)
"Writing a Paper or Thesis at the Graduate
Level," AAW-HCT Professional Development, 18 May, 2006, AAW HCT, Al
Ain, UAE. PD mentoring fellow faculty
engaged in graduate study.
"Appropriate Use of Technology in Teaching and Assessment,"
Middle-East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing, 14-16 March 2006,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Phil.
of technology in teaching. (Peer Reviewed)
“PD Bluetooth and Wireless Related to Assessment
Security," AAW-HCT Professional Development, 22 February, 2006, AAW
HCT, Al Ain, UAE.
“Exploring an Alternate Assessment Model,” 2nd Annual HCT Maths
Conference - Assessment 3600, 11 April, 2005, Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Peer Reviewed)
“Ethical Fitness for Global Citizenship,” Alliance
for International Education Conference, 1-3 October, 2004, Düsseldorf,
Germany. Applied Ethics. (Peer Reviewed)
“Flash Technology Opportunities And Challenges For
High Stakes Assessment: A Conversation Between Different Stakeholders,” with
Roger Brown, conference proceedings Technology and its Integration in
Mathematics Education, International Symposium, École de technologie
supérieure (ÉTS), 15-18 July, 2004, Montréal, QC, Canada. Chair of Panel
Discussion. (Peer Reviewed)
“Assessment Issues in the Introduction of a CAS Pilot
in the International Schools,” Technology
and its Integration in Mathematics Education, International Symposium,
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), 15-18 July, 2004, Montréal, QC, Canada. (Peer Reviewed)
“Mathematics HL CASE pilot,” International
Baccalaureate Organization Teacher Workshop, Dublin, Ireland, 18-21
February 2004. Key Note Address with co-presenter Einir Wyn Davies. (Invited)
“Mathematics within the International
Baccalaureate,” The Latest Developments in the
Post-16 Mathematics Curriculum, event organized by Cornwall
College (CCNT) in
association with Microsoft, Microsoft Campus, Reading, UK, 7th December, 2004. (Invited)
“Pythagoras and Al Khwarizimi,” Lyndon State College,
1992. (Invited)
COURSES TAUGHT / DEVELOPED
Introduction to Philosophy (historical, topical
approaches and also supervisor of online version)
The Individual-Morality and the State
Environmental Ethics, Ethics
Logic
Philosophy of Science
Mathematical Logic, Linear
Algebra, Calculus I, II and III, Differential
Equations, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Business Mathematics,
Developmental and Foundations Mathematics
History of Mathematics
Fundamental Education with Technology
CPR, First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician, Mass Causality
Management/Planning
GRANTS
AND AWARDS
Grant
author and lead applicant for “HCT Grant For Learning And Teaching Application,“
2006-7
Author and lead applicatant for sucessfull grant application: “Calculator Support Program Texas Instruments,“
(+ £15 000) for pilot course using computer algebra system enabled (CASE)
technology in Mathematics Higher Level Pilot
Course, IBO 2003-4
Technical Advisor/member of “Adaptation to Technologies and Curriculum Changes”
grant team, science program:
$CAN 100 000 grant awarded, 1999
Spark of Life Award, Quebec Department of Health, 1997
Official Recognition Award, from the Mayor of the City of Cote St. Luc, QC,
1993
Life Time Membership Award,
Lyndon State Rescue Squad, VT, 1992
Instructional
Enhancement Award ($US 1500), Lyndon State College, Vermont, 1992
MEMBERSHIPS
AND COMMMUNITY WORK
Education Committee Member, Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch Chamber of Commerce, 2009-
Local leader, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Student Award / Young American Challenge, 2009-
Star Award’s Presenter, Aga Khan North Texas, 2009
Founded (and head coach of)
the Al Ain Judo Club. Developed judo training and competition in the Al Ain community
for participants aged 6 to 55. Coach member of United States Judo Federation
and United Arab Emirates Wrestling and
Judo Federation. 2006-2008
Volunteer EMT, Lyndon State Rescue Squad, VT, 1991-94
Volunteer Fire Fighter, Lyndonville Fire
Department, VT, 1991-2
Founding member of Diver Rescue Team, Lyndonville Fire Department, VT, 1991-2
CONSULTING
/ ADVISING
Educational Productivity Research
Team, Texas Instruments, Dallas, Summer 2005
The Colony Gymnastics and More, Inc., Texas (2001-2003)
North Texas Gymnastics Academy, Inc., Texas
(1999-2000)
Author of Dive Rescue Team’s Standard Operating Procedures, Lyndonville Fire
Department, VT, 1991-2
LEISURE AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES
PADI Divemaster and Assistant Instructor 2009
Avid reader: Favorites are Science Fiction, R. Stout (Nero Wolf) and E.A. Poe.