Myron Anderson, Assistant Professor - Educational Technology

Academic Degrees:
2001 Ph.D. 1994 M.S. 1990 B.A.	Instructional Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Radford University, Radford, VA Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Professional Experience:
2003-present 2003-2004 1998-2003 1997-1998	Metropolitan State College of Denver - Assistant Professor Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Program Leader for Continuing and Professional Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Asst. Director for Program Development Winston-Salem State University - Director of Student Services

Peggy L. Anderson, Professor - Program Coordinator Special Education

Academic Degrees:
1981 Ph.D. 1978 M.Ed. 1976 B.A. 1972 B.S.	Special Education University of Denver, Denver CO Special Education The Citadel, Charleston, SC Special Education & Elementary Ed. Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL Journalism University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Professional Experience:
1989-present 1986-1988 1983-1986 1977-1979 1976-1977	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Associate Professor Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA- Assistant Professor University of New Orleans- Assistant Professor Summerville School District, Summerville, SC-Special Education Teacher St. John's County, St. Augustine, FL- Special Education Teacher

Antonette Aragon, Assistant Professor - Secondary Education

Academic Degrees:
2003 Ph.D. 1995 1993 M.A. 1990 B.A.	Education & Human Resources Studies, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO Secondary Teacher License, Project Promise Teacher Education Program, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO Speech Communication, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO Political Science, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Professional Experience:
2003-present 2002-2003 1995-2003 1994-2001 1993-1994	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Assistant Professor Colorado State University- Professor of Project Promise Teacher Education Program Thompson Valley High School- Secondary English Teacher Front Range Community College- Instructor of Speech Communication Colorado State University- Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Speech Communication

Delia Armstrong, Visiting Assistant Professor

Academic Degrees:
M.A.	Special Education, University of Denver
Professional Experience:
present	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Coordinator for CASEL Program Denver Public Schools - Teacher, 14 years Denver Public Schools - Administration 16 years
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
2005 2005	Presentation - Institutions of Higher Education Conference Presentation - State Directors of Speical Education annual meeting

 

 

Nancy S. Bailey, Professor Reading - Tenure Track

Academic Degrees:
1981 Ed.D. 1974 M.Ed 1971 B.A.	Reading Education University of Colorado, Boulder Reading Education California State University History/Sec Education Colorado Women's College
Professional Experience:
1988-present 1984-1988 1981-1984 1976-1981 1974-1976 1971-1974	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Associate Professor The Metropolitan State College of Denver- Assistant Professor The Metropolitan State College of Denver- Temp. Full-time The Metropolitan State College of Denver- Part-time Instructor Fullerton College, California- Part-time Instructor St. Anthony Claret School, Anaheim, CA- Classroom Teacher
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
2002	Presenter - National Conference
2004	Presenter - LiveText User's National Conference
Associations:
	Member of the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)
	Member of American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
Partnership Activities:
	Instruction for teacher licensure candidates at Overland High School

Larry Bettermann, Associate Professor - School of Professional Studies

Academic Degrees:
1977 Ed.D. 1970 M.Ed. 1967 B.A.	Educational Psychology Northern Illinois University Special Education/Counseling Northern Illinois University Elementary Education Concorida Teacher's College
Professional Experience:
2004 - present 2001-2004 1997-2001 1992-1996 1978-1992 1977-1978 1975-1976 1974-1975 1965-1974	Metropolitan State College of Denver-Assocate Professor Metropolitan State College of Denver-Assocate Professor and Chair University of Nebraska Kearney-Chair/Associate Professor Special Education University of Nebraska Kearney-Associate Professor Special Education University of Nebraska Kearney-Chair/Associate Professor Special Education/Communication Disorders University of Nebraska Kearney-Instructor/Assistant Professor JFK Diagnostic Center-Director NcHenry County, Woodstock Illinois-Special Education Supervisor Illinois-Teacher Elementary/Secondary/Special Education

Heather Boylan, Assistant Professor - Bilingual/ESL Teacher Education

Academic Degrees:
2002 Ph.D. 1994 M.Ed. 1990 B.A.	Educational Foundations, Policy, and Practice University of Colorado, Boulder Secondary English Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH English Literature DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Professional Experience:
2004-present 1999-2004 1991-1995	Metropolitan State College of Denver-Assistant Professor ESL Teacher & Program Coordinator, Summit High School Secondary English Teacher, Cincinnati Public Schools

Lisa Coval, Professor - Special Education

Academic Degrees:
2001 Ed.D. 1995 M.A. 1993 B.A.	Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Co Special Education, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Elementary Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Professional Experience:
2002-present 2001-2002 1996-1998 1995-1996	Metropolitan State College of Denver - Assistant Professor Weld County RE3-J School District - Special Education Teacher Chatham County Schools - Special Education Teacher Burke County Schools - Special Education Teacher

 

Sheila R. Deacon, Assistant Professor - Early Childhood Education

Academic Degrees:
1994 Ph.D. 1991 M.Ed. 1987 1986 B.A.	Curriculum and Instruction University of Texas at Austin Curriculum and Instruction Delta State University Elementary Education Althouse College Social Sciences University of Western Ontario
Professional Experience:
1999-present 1996-1999 1998-1999 1995-1996 1994-1995	Metropolitan State College of Denver-Assistant Professor Missouri Southern State College-Assistant Professor Summer London, Ontario, Canada-Early Childhood Care Teacher SUNY-Geneseo, Geneseo, NY-Visiting Assistant Professor Pittsburg State University-Adjunct Professor

Margaret (Peg) Fraser, Associate Professor - Secondary Education and Science Education

Academic Degrees:
1998 Ph.D. 1982 M.A. 1972 M.A. 1971 B.S.	Ph.D. Education Illinois State University Educational Administration Bradley University Special Education University of Colorado Elementary Education University of Colorado
Professional Experience:
9 years	Public School Teacher in Elementary & Secondary Schools
15 years	Bradley University - Professor
6 years	Colorado Christian University - Professor
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
2002	President of Colorado Association of Teacher Educators
Associations:
2003-2004	Member of Colorado Association of Teacher Educators

Elizabeth Friot, Professor - Secondary Education and Science Education

Academic Degrees:
1974-76 1970 Ph.D. 1967 M.S. 1964 B.S.	Post Ph.D. Ed. Administration University of Denver Science Education University of Denver Science Education State University of NY Physical Sci. Ed. University of Oklahoma
Professional Experience:
1970-Present	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Professor
1967-1970	University of Oklahoma- Special Instructor
1964-1976	Union Free School District #1, Kenmore, NY- Teacher

Susan Haugland, Professor - Early Childhood Education

Academic Degrees:
1976 Ph.D. 1972 B.S.	Child Psychology Merrill-Palmer Institute, Detroit, Michigan/Saybrook Institute, San Francisco, CA Child Development Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Professional Experience:
2000-present 1989-2000 1981-1989 1979-1981 1976-1979 1973-1975	Metropolitan State College of Denver-Professor Southeast Missouri State University-Professor Emeritus Southeast Missouri State University-Associate Professor Southeast Missouri State University- Assistant Professor Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University- Assistant Professor Merrill-Palmer Institute- Part-time Instructor

Mary K. Heuwinkel, Assistant Professor - Elementary Education

Academic Degrees:
1998 Ed.D. 1988 M.A. 1972 B.S.	Elementary Education University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Education, Education Administration University of Colorado Elementary Education Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Professional Experience:
1998-present 1993-1997 1990-1994 1988-1990 1986-1988 1972-1986	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Assistant Professor University of No. Colorado- TA and GA in Elementary Education Educational Consultant to Educational Institutions & Business Alliance Jeffco Schools, MSCD & UCD- TOSA for P.A.C.T. (induction program) University of Colorado RA for Colorado Project LEAD & the Colorado Principals' Center Custer, South Dakota; Laramie, Wyoming; & Jefferson County Schools, Colorado- Elementary Teacher
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
2001-2003	Co-Authored & Awarded Grants from State in Teacher Education for $50,000 (turned down grant at later date)
2002-2003	Co-Authored & Awarded Grants from State in Teacher Education for $90,000 (turned down grant at later date)
Associations:
2000-2003	Member of Board of Colorado Association of Teacher Educators

Ernest L. Heyman, Professor - Secondary Education - Program Coordinator Secondary Education

Academic Degrees:
1975 Ed.D. 1969 M. Ed. 1966 B.A.	Curriculum Development Wayne State University Education Wayne State University History Wayne State University
Professional Experience:
1990- Present 1981-1990 1975-1981 1971-1975 1970-1971 1966-1969	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Professor Metropolitan State College of Denver- Associate Professor Metropolitan State College of Denver- Assistant Professor Wayne State University- Instructor Detroit Parochial Schools- Elementary Teacher Nankin Mills School District- Secondary Teacher

Judith M. Hilton, Assistant Professor - Secondary Education

Academic Degrees:
1997 1970 1967	Ed. D Curriculum and Instruction, University of Denver M. A., Counseling/Psychology, University of Denver B. A., Liberal Arts, University of Colorado, Boulder
Professional Experience:
2000-present 1994-2000 1990-1994 1987-1990 1979-1978 1976-1978 1969-1974 1968-1969	Assistant Professor, Metropolitan State College, Denver Principal, Eaglecrest High School Principal, Laredo Middle School Assistant Principal, Laredo Middle School Director of Employment, Cherry Creek School District Dean of Students, Cherry Cheek Highs School Physical Education Instructor, Cherry Creek High School Physical Education Instructor, Morey Junior High School

Susan Joseph, Visiting Assistant Professor - Educational Technology

Academic Degrees:
2003 2001 MBA 1998 B.S.	Post Graduate Technical Courses, Regis University, Denver, CO Master's Business Administration, Regis University, Denver, CO Computer Management Science, Metropolitan State College of Denver
Professional Experience:
2003-present 2001-2004 2000-2003 1998-2000 1995-1998	Assistant Professor and Web Master, Metropolitan State College, Denver Affiliate Faculty, Regis University Adjunct Faculty, Front Range Community College Network Engineer, City of Boulder Network Engineer, Jefferson County School District

Kathleen Milligan, Dept. Chair and Assistant Professor - Tenure Track - Secondary Education

Academic Degrees:
1994 Ph.D. 1978 M.Ed. 1966 B.A	Educational Administration University of South Carolina Educational Administration University of South Carolina History Tufts University
Professional Experience:
1994-2001 1989-1992 1985-1989 1981-1985 1980-1981	University of Northern Colorado-Principal Lab School International School Manila-Assistant Principal Keenan High School-Assistant Principal Alcorn Middle School-Curriculum Coordinator Fort Jackson Elementary-Teacher
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
2003/2004 2004 2002-2004	Research on field experience for secondary teacher candidates. Presentations at National Professional Development Schools Conference. Secondary Area Coordinator - Metropolitan State College of Denver Colorado Association of Teacher Educators Board Member - Professional Development Workshops for faculty at West High School & Skinner Middle School - Presenter for students at Skinner Middle School for Service Learning Project and Future Teacher Club - Assistance for programming for Future Educators of America at Thornton High School

Lupe Martinez, Associate Professor - Elementary Education

Academic Degrees:
Post-Doctoral 1982 Ph.D. 1972 M.A. 1969 B.A.	Multicultural-Special Education Curriculum and Methods Research Fellow University of Colorado, University Hill Elementary School Boulder, CO Education University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Elementary Education, Teacher Corps San Francisco State University Psychology San Francisco State University
Professional Experience:
1986-present 1985-86 1984-86 1983-84 1982-83	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Associate Professor Metropolitan State College of Denver- Education Consultant Western State College, Gunnison, CO- Adjunct Faculty Member Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM- Adjunct Faculty Member University of Colorado- Post Doctoral Research Colorado Department of Education- Education Consultant

Carol Nichols, Professor - Tenure - Reading Program

Academic Degrees:
1978 Ed.D. 1968 M.Ed. 1965 B.S.	Reading University of Northern Colorado Elementary Education/Reading University of Missouri, St. Louis Elementary Education Southeast Missouri State University
Professional Experience:
1981-present 1980-1981 1977-1980 1975-1977 1974-1975 1972-1974 1968-1970 1965-1968	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Reading Program Aurora Public School District, Colorado- Director, Title I Remedial Reading Colorado Department of Education- Right to Read Consultant University of Northern Colorado- Doctoral Student, Right to Read Intern and Graduate Assistant Ft. Lupton Public School District, Colorado- Title I Remedial Reading Teacher Grand Junction School District, Colorado- Remedial Reading Teacher Grand Junction Public School District, Colorado- Classroom Teacher St. Charles, Missouri- Classroom Teacher
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001	Author of The Use of Prior Knowledge During Guided Reading, Wyoming Journal of Literacy Presenter - "Use of Pre- and Post-reading Activities to Enhance Comprehension", Wyoming State Literacy Conference Presenter - "Using Technology to Enhance a Balanced Literacy Program", Wyoming State Literacy Conference Presenter - "Getting Started with the Integration of Technology", CCIRA annual State Literacy Conference, Denver, CO Presenter - "Activities to Strengthen the Home-School Literacy Connection", CCIRA annual State Literacy Conference, Denver, CO Presenter - "Preparing Pre-service Teachers in the Use of Technlogy to Enhance Instruction" ,6th Annual Teaching with Technology Conference, University of Colorado
Associations:
2001/2003	International Reading Association Colorado Counsil of the International Reading Association Wyoming State Council of the International Reading Association Parents and Reading Committee Colorado Association of Teacher Educators (CATE)

Vincent P. Orlando, Professor Reading Education - Program Coordinator Reading
Instructor WebSite: http://clem.mscd.edu/~orlandov/index.htm

Academic Degrees:
1978 Ph.D. 1974 M.Ed. 1969 B.S.	Reading Pennsylvania State University Reading Bloomsburg State University History University of Scranton
Professional Experience:
1990-present 1997-2001 1988-1990 1987-1988 1980-1986 1979-1980 1978-1979 1975-1978 1973-1974 1969-1973	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Professor Metropolitan State College of Denver-Reading Chair and Acting Chair of Teacher Education Metropolitan State College of Denver- Director of Teacher Education /Certification; Chair, Teacher Education Metropolitan State College of Denver Faculty Administrative Assistant to Provost Metropolitan State College of Denver- Reading Chair Metropolitan State College of Denver- Assistant Professor Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio- Instructor and Director of the Reading Center Pennsylvania State University- Instructor Bloomsburg State University- Clinical Assistant Middle Township Public Schools- Teacher

Sandra Phifer, Assistant Professor - Elementary Education

Academic Degrees:
1982 Ph.D. 1979 Six Year Specialist 1977 MA 1966 BS	Psychology /Cultural Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln Educational Administration University of Nebraska-Lincoln Education University of Nebraska-Lincoln Education University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Professional Experience:
2001-present 1995-2001 1980-1985 1985-1995 1972-1985	Metropolitan State College of Denver-Assistant Professor Fort Hays State University-Assistant Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln-Visiting Assistant Professor Norfolk Public Schools-Elementary Teacher Norris Public Schools-Elementary Teacher

Mary Jo Pollman, Associate Professor - Program Coordinator Early Childhood Education

Academic Degrees:
1996 1989 1982 Ph.D. 1972 M.A 1969 B.A. .	Post-Doctoral Methodology of Reggio Emilia Preschools, Reggio Emilia, Italy Post-Doctoral Whole Language Instruction Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberrra, Cairns) Early Childhood Education Florida State University Elementary Education University of West Florida Elementary Education University of Southern Mississippi
Professional Experience:
1992-present 1982-1992 1979-1982 1974-1978 1973-1974 1969-1972	Metropolitan State College of Denver Associate Professor Troy State University, Dothan, Alabama- Assistant and Associate Professor Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida- TA & ECE Lab Preschool Teacher Pensacola, Florida- Elementary Teacher (K and 1st grade) DeKalb County, Georgia- Elementary Teacher (1st grade) Fort Walton, Florida- Elementary Teacher (3rd grade)

Melanie S. Reid, Assistant Professor - Special Education

Academic Degrees:
Ed.D. 1988 M.A.E. 1987 B.A.E. 1979 A.A.	Special Education, University of Northern Colorado Special Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Special Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Associate of Arts Degree, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL
Professional Experience:
1996-present:	The Metropolitan State College of Denver- Instructor of Special Education

Dorothy A. Snozek, Professor - Reading

Academic Degrees:
1980 1971 Ed.D. 1964 M.Ed. 1961 B.S.	Post-Doctoral School Law, West Virginia University C&I (Rdg & C&I), West Virginia University Elem. Ed., Ohio University Elementary Education, California University of Pennsylvania
Professional Experience:
1992-Present 1987-1991 1983-1987 1980-1983 1976-1980 1975-1976 1974-1975 1971-1974 1970-1971 1966-1969 1964-1966 1963-1964 1961-1963	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Professor Rdg. Dept. Metropolitan State College of Denver- Assoc. VPAA Slippery Rock University- Dean, Grad School & Extended Programs Cert.Off.-Grad & PB Programs Slippery Rock University- Assoc. Dean, SPS Youngstown State University- Chair, Dept. Elementary Ed Glenville State College- Chair, Div., Found St. Title III Coord. Univ. of Pittsburgh at Gbg.- Director, Admin. & Faculty, & Dev. Glenville State College- Chair, Div, Found St.& Title III Coord. West Virginia University- Instructor 1969-1970: Fairmont State College- Asst. Prof. Greensburg Salem Schools- Classroom Teacher Connellsville Area Schools- Classroom Teacher Ohio University- Grad. Assistant Connellsville Area Schools- Classroom Teacher

Angel R. Stobaugh, Visiting Instructor - Elementary Education/Program Coordinator Elementary Education

Academic Degrees:
1991 M.A. 1986 B.A.	Curriculum and Instruction, University of Colorado-Boulder Education, Kent State University
Professional Experience:
1999-Present 1992-1993 1991-1992 1992-1995 1988-1992 1987-1988 1986-1987	Metropolitan State College of Denver-Adjunct Instructor University of Colorado-Adjunct Instructor Regis University-Adjunct Instructor Boulder Valley Schools-Title I Teacher Altura Elementary School-4th and 5th Grade Teacher Mrachek Middle School- 6th Grade Teacher Bennett Elementary School-4th and 5th Grade Teacher

Leslie A. Swetnam, Associate Professor - Elementary Education

Academic Degrees:
1984 Ph.D.	Education Stanford University
1975 M.A.	Elementary Education, Michigan State University
1972 B.A.	Elementary Education, University of Northern Colorado
Professional Experience:
2004-present 2203-present 1998-2003 1988-1998 1986-1987 1985-1986 1972-1980	Clinical Services Coordinator and Licensure Officer Metropolitan State College of Denver- Associate Professor and Licensure Officer Metropolitan State College of Denver- Associate Professor Metropolitan State College of Denver- Assistant Professor Adams County School District 12, Colorado- Elementary Teacher University of Northern Colorado- Elem. Lab School Instructor Jefferson County Public Schools, Colorado- Elementary Teacher
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
1999-2000 2004	Metropolitan State College of Denver - Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Author of Instructor's Resource Manual for Houghton Mifflin's text Those Who Can Teach

Carrie Vanderbrook , Visiting Assistant Professor - Secondary Education

Academic Degrees:
2005 Ph.D.	Curriculum and Instruction, University of Denver
2000 M.Ed.	Special Education, Northern Arizona University
1996 B.S.	Special Education and Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
Professional Experience:
2005-present 2001-2003 1997-2001	Metropolitan State College of Denver- Visiting Assistant Professor Ricks Center for Gifted Children- Elementary Teacher Madison School District - 5-8 grade Teacher
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
2002-2005 2001-2005 2003-2005	Member of American Education Research Association and National Association for Gifted Children Association Supervision and Curriculum Development

 

C. Lyn Rothwell Wagner, Visiting Assistant Professor - Reading Education

Academic Degrees:
1986 1981 1974	Ed. D Reading Education, East Texas State University M. A., Reading Education University of Arizona B. A., Visual Arts, University of California, San Diego Professional Experience
Professional Experience:
1997-present 1995-1997 1991-1994 1984-1991 1987-1989 1986-1987 1978-1981	Visiting Assistant Professor, Metropolitan State College, Denver Preschool Teacher, Kids' Discovery Days Preschool, Arvada Assistant Professor of Education, University of West Florida Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education, University of West Florida Reading Teacher, C.A. Weis Elementary School, Pensacola, Florida English/Journalism Teacher, Creative Learning Center, Pensacola, Florida Title I Reading Teacher, Benson Primary and Middle Schools, Benson, Arizona
Scholarship, Leadership and Service:
Oct., 2001	"The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching First Grade Writing Through a Jornal Workshop" article published in the Reading Teacher, Vol. 55, No. 2, Pgs. 120-125
2001-2004	Chairperson of The Colorado Council of the International Reading Association
	Volunteer at Warder Elementary School for Reading Program

 

 

 

 

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Myron Anderson

Delia Armonstrong

Lisa Coval

Peggy Anderson

Antonette Aragon

Nancy Bailey

Larry Betterman

Heather Boylan

Sheila Deacon

Peg Fraser

Elizabeth Friot

Susan Haugland

Mary K. Heuwinkel

Ernest Heyman

Judith Hilton

Susan Joseph

Kathleen Milligan

Lupe Martinez

Carol Nichols

Vincent Orlando

Sandra Phiffer

Mary Jo Pollman

Melanie S. Reid

Dorothy Snozek

Angel Stobaugh

Leslie Swetnam

Carrie Vanderbrook

Lyn Wagner