Educational History
Pursuing Community College Executive Leadership (CCEL) Doctorate from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Area of interest: Learning College
Currently A.B.D.
Ed.M. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with emphasis in Human Resource Development and team building
B.S. in Ed from Illinois State University with minor in Business Administration
Courses Taught
Do you like to use the computer and to work independently? Are you self-motivated, organized, good at meeting deadlines, and able to read and follow directions? You may want to consider taking one of the online courses I teach or have taught in the past.
CAS 121 Computer Systems and Business Applications
MDP 101 Introduction to Computers
MDP 109 MDP Topics Course
CAS 130 (OE) Microsoft Word
CAS 140 (OE) Microsoft Excel
CAS 150 (OE) Microsoft Access
CAS 160 (OE) Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook
COS 111-OL Administrative Office Procedures
COS 200-OE Advanced Document Production
COS 220-OL Filing and Records Management
COS 225-OL Office Management
COS 226-OL Professional Development
COS 240 COS Internship
Work History
1997 - Present LLCC Business and Information Technology Department, Springfield, IL - Professor
Teaching a variety of courses in CAS and COS.
Serving on numerous LLCC committees.
Creating the COS Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Help Desk degree and certificate programs.
Co-Sponsoring IAAP.
Instructing in COIS Department as Adjunct Faculty 1992-1997.
2001-2002 Illinois Virtual High School, Springfield, IL - Computer Teacher
1994 - 1997 S.E.A. Group, Inc., Springfield, IL - Corporate Computer Trainer
Providing computer application instruction on numerous computer applications to GROWMARK, State Farm Insurance Corporation, Caterpillar, Sarah Bush-Lincoln Health Center, Illinois State Government, and small businesses, using multiple platforms.
Customizing training programs to meet customers' needs.
Developing training materials and writing courseware.
1992-1994 Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, IL - Computer/Business Teacher
Teaching computer and business classes.
Co-Coaching Boys and Girls Cross Country and Girls Track.
Sponsoring FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Honors and Achievements
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Pearson Master Teacher Award Nominee - 2005
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Chancellor's List - 2005 |
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David R. Pierce Faculty Technology Award Nominee - 2004 |
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LLCC Women's Center - Faculty Woman of the Year Nominee - 2004 |
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Who's Who Among Community College Teachers - 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 |
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NCIA Exemplary Award of Distinction, Honorable Mention - 2004 |
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Connections Awards of Distinction - 2001 |
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LLCC Curriculum and Innovation Grant - 2001, 2000 |
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LLCC Foundation Grant - 1999 |
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MOUS Certified in Office 2000 and Office 97 Applications - 2000, 1999 |
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Certified Professional Secretary - 1999 |
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Connections Conference Presenter - 2001 |
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League for Innovations Conference Presenter - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 |
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Eastern Illinois University Community College Technology Presenter - 2001 |
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IBEA Conference Presenter - 1999 |
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Author for Human Resource Management and Organizational Structures in Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, McMillan Publishing Company - 2000
XHTML Textbook Reviewer - 2006, 2007
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Dreamweaver Textbook Reviewer - 2005, 2004 |
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Word 2003, Testbank Writer - 2003 |
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Office XP Textbook Reviewer - 2002, 2001 |
Other Involvements
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Junior League of Springfield - Education and Training Committee Member - 2006-2007, Nominating Committee Member - 2005-2006, Distinguished Active since 2005-2006, Projects and Grants Chair 2004-2005, Projects and Grants Asst. Chair 2003-04, Webmaster 2003-2004, Finance Vice President and Board of Directors Member 2002-2003, and Treasurer and Board of Directors Member 2001-2002, and Member in Good Standing since 1999
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Old Capitol Art Fair Board - Children's Chair - 2005-2007, Children's Assistant - 2005-2006, Children's Volunteer Coordinator - 2004-2005
Dana-Thomas House Foundation - Sumac Shop Chair - 2006-2007 |
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Leadership Springfield - Class of 2005 |
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Springfield Chamber of Commerce - ATHENA Award Nominee - 2005 |
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Kappa Delta Pi - 2002 |
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Kappa Delta Epsilon |
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Pi Omega Pi |
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Former IBEA and NBEA (Illinois and National Business Education Associations) Member |
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Former ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) Member |