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Detailed Curriculum Vitae

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION / ADMINISTRATION

AREAS OF INTEREST

International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and DP

Philosophy of Education (esp. science and technology)

(Applied) Metaphysics

Mathematics Education

Environmental Ethics

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Philosophy, Cardiff University, Wales, UK, 2008

(ABD Thesis defended but degree not competed)

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.

Vision: Established the first private Montessori-IB high school in North America, combining the philosophy of both programs. 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.

Physical Plant: Established a secondary campus to locate the expanding high school. Lead the acquisition, remodeling and planning of the new physical spaces. Assisted in the establishment of a parent committee with the mission to plan and fund a new campus with sports field and theatre

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. Established Mandarin program and then extended the program to include a Confucius Classroom, creating a trilingual program K-12.
Supervision: 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 DP HL (2009-present) 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. Established an international student program including English as a Second Language.

Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy, Brookhaven College, TX, USA, 2008 - 2009
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

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

Gymnastics Coach, Gymni, Hudson, 1985-6

Animator/councilor, Wilvalken Summer Camp, Magog, QC, summers of 1984-7
Outdoor leadership specialist planning and guiding canoe and hiking trips, and supervising general upkeep of the camp.

Garage Attendant, Shell, Dorval, 1983-84

PUBLICATIONS / BOOKS / CURRICULUM DOCUMENTS / REVIEWING

Paper Reviewer: The SPRING 5th International Conference on Knowledge Generation, Communication and Management: KGCM 2011 in the context of 2nd The International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics: IMCIC 2011, March 27th – 30th, 2011, Orlando, Florida USA.

Member AdvancedEd (SACS-CASI) Visitation/Review Team, Yorktown Education, Dallas, Texas, December, 2010.

Presenter: Texas Scholars program, Barbara Buch Middle School, Carrolton-Famers Branch ISD, Texas, Jan 21, 2011.

Presenter: Texas Scholars program, Barbara Buch Middle School, Carrolton-Famers Branch ISD, Texas, Jan 22, 2010.

Paper Reviewer: The SPRING 4th International Conference on Knowledge Generation, Communication and Management: KGCM 2010 in the context of The International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics: IMCIC 2010, April 6^th - 9^th, 2010 ~ Orlando, Florida USA.

“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 7,” Higher Colleges of Technology Press, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2006. (Carrie Mullen series editor),

Item writer and editor, “Math CEPA 2005” and “Math 1200 Key Common Assessment Dec 2005,” HCT CMS, December, 2005.

Editor (content), “Section G: Electronic Calculators: Code of Practice in Vade Mecum 2005,” International Baccalaureate Organization, Cardiff, UK, 2005.

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

Workshop and Presentation: “Founding a Montessori High School: Linking Montessori to the University and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes,” the 15^th Annual Montessori Foundations International Conference, Florida, October, 2011. (Accepted)

“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,” 5^th Annual HCT Maths Conference – Life^Math = ∞, 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,” 6^th 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,” 6^th 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,” 2^nd 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)

“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

IB DP HL Philosophy

IB MYP and DP Mathematics, Mathematical Logic, Linear Algebra, Calculus I, II and III, Differential 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

Equations, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Business Mathematics, Developmental Mathematics
History of Mathematics
Fundamental Education with Technology
CPR, First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician, Mass Causality Management/Planning

GRANTS AND AWARDS

Grant Advisor, Westwood Grant Committee, 2009-current
Grant author and lead applicant for “HCT Grant For Learning And Teaching Application,“ 2006-7
Author and lead applicant for successful 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 COMMUNITY WORK

Academic and Community //

Education Committee Member, Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch Chamber of Commerce, 2009- present
Local leader, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Student Award / Young American Challenge, 2009- present
American Philosophy Association, 2001-present
International Process Philosophy Association, 2001-9
President, Board of Directors of Day Care/Pre-School (also VP ), 1998-9
Member Board of Governors, St. John Fisher Elementary School, Pointe-Claire, Quebec, 1998-99
Administrator of Financial Trust for Guardianship, Public Curator of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, 1991-6
American Mathematics Association, 1997-99
Quebec Teachers of Mathematics, 1997-1999
National Teachers of Mathematics, 1989-1995

Scuba //
Master Scuba Diver Trainer, PADI, 2011-present

Open Water Scuba Instructor, PADI, 2010-present
Dive Master, PADI, 2009-present

Advanced, Night, Dry, Rescue, PADI, 1992-present

Member, Divers Alert Network, 1991-present (on and off)

Naui (Canada) Scuba Diver, 1981-present

First Aid and CPR //

DAN Instructor, Divers Alert Network, 2010

Emergency First Aid Instructor, EFR PADI, 2010

Lifeguard, American Red Cross, 2010-2013

CSST First Aid Instructor, Quebec Department of Work and Health, 1994-98
Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor, 1994-6

CPR Instructor , Quebec Heart Foundation, 1992-96

First Aid at Work, St. Johns Ambulance of Wales, 2003-2006

Certified EMT, 1991-2000 //

“Spark of Life” award, Quebec Department of Health, 1997

Training Director Cote St. Luc EMS, 1996-7

“Official Recognition”, City of Cote St. Luc, Quebec, 1993 ( Cote St. Luc EMS A volunteer squad)

EMT and EMT-I, EMT-MCI Instructor, Vermont 1992-96,

NREMT-B, NREMT-I, PHTL, Critical Trauma Care (Montana and NH EMS)
New Brunswick Level II Ambulance Attendant , 1992-6

ACLS, Canadian and American Heart Associations, 1994-97

EMT (medic on ambulance), Urgences Sante (Montreal Regional Ambulance), Montreal, Quebec, 1992-1996
EMT (medic on ambulance), CETAM (Off Island Quebec Regional Ambulance), Quebec, 1992-1996

“Life Time Membership Award”, Lyndon State Rescue Squad, Lyndonville, Vermont, 1992

Volunteer EMT, Lyndon State Rescue Squad, VT, 1991-99
Founding member of Diver Rescue Team, Lyndonville Fire Department, VT, 1991-2
Volunteer Fire Fighter, Lyndonville Fire Department, VT, 1991-2
CPR provider since 1981

Judo // Current rank: Black Belt - USJA & IJA
Coach Member, US Judo Association, 1998-99
Coach Member, United Arab Emirates Wrestling and Judo Federation, 2006-2008
Founding and Head Coach, Al Ain Judo Club, member club of United Arab Emirates Wrestling and Judo Federation, 2006-2008

Sports //

Member and Coach, Gynatics Federaation, Quebec, 1981-6
Member, Quebec Wrestling & Rugby Federations, 1980-3

CONSULTING / ADVISING

Emirates National School, Director of IB Education search, 2007

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 OW Scuba Instructor 2010
Avid reader: Favorites are Science Fiction, R. Stout (Nero Wolf) and E.A. Poe.