MY PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL INFO
Ph D/Doctorate
Highest Degree Awarded
Sociology
Major
Critical Race Theory/African-American
Studies
Minor
Theology, American Studies
Other Specialization Areas
I. Areas of Special Interest,
Abilities & Expertise
Ø
African-American History
Ø
U.S./American/World History
Ø
Church/Reformation History
Ø
Motion Picture/Film History
Ø
Anti-Racism, Discrimination & Multicultural
Training
Ø
Christian Theology/Religious Doctrines & Beliefs
Ø
Music History (esp. African-American & American)
Ø
Ancient African/Asian/European History
Ø
Character Education
Ø
Teen/Social Issues
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Parenting (esp. fathering) Education
Ø
Curriculum Development & Adaptation
Ø
Coaching (football & basketball)
II. Academic Degrees
Ø
PhD - Sociology
(Critical Race Theory, African-American Studies)
Ø
M.A. - Sociology (Critical Race Theory, African-American
Studies)
Ø
B.A. - Sociology/Theology
III. Educational Experiences
A.
Teaching
Ø Communities of Character & Informed Educators (Graduate Courses in Education)
Ø Salem State College/Connecting Link
Ø Introduction to Philosophy/Slavery in the New World
Ø University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Ø U.S./World History
Ø New Bedford High School
Ø Teen & Social Issues
Ø New Bedford High School
Ø Biology/Integrated Science
Ø New Bedford High School
IV. Vocational Training & Job Related Experiences
A.
Training I've Conducted
Ø Equity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism
Ø Christian Doctrines & Theology
B.
Training I've Received
Ø Death notification & grief counseling
Ø Anorexia & bulimia nervosa
Ø Alzheimer’s & dementia
Ø HIV & AIDS
Ø CPR & First Aid
Ø Special Education Individualized Educational Plan (I.E.P.) Training
Ø Vulnerable Adults Act & Rule 10 (Minnesota)
Ø Tardive Dyskinesia Assessment (psychotropic meds side-effect
disorder)
Ø Medicine identification & administration certification
V. Organization Affiliations
B. Organization Affiliations
Ø American Sociological Association (ASA)
o Professional
o Category : Urban Culture
Ø Minnesota Sociological Association (MSA)
o Professional
o Category : Family
Ø International Fellowship of Chaplains (IFC)
o Professional
o Category : Senior Chaplain
Ø New Bedford Educators Association (NBEA)
o Professional
o Category : Secondary Education (served on Board Of Directors)
Ø Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)
o Professional
o Category: Secondary Level (grades 9-12)
Ø American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
o Professional
o Category: Coach- Amateur Athlete Level
VI. Special Projects, Publications, Written Works or other Original Accomplishments
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Author of When
Racism Is Law & Prejudice Is Policy: Prejudicial & Discriminatory Laws, Policies and Decisions in U.S. History
(January 2007)
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African-American
History Thru Music (in presentation, book & CD/CD-ROM form)
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The Father Awareness Program (program for cultivating parenting skills in
fathers)
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The Rhymes Film Curriculum (an interdisciplinary resource for education through
film)
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Down To The Roots
(African & African-American History Quiz Show)
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Herstorically Speaking (Women's History Quiz Show)
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African-American Males Ten Rights of Passage Program (adolescent male program)
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The Five Moral Attributes Of God (series of articles for Christian newsletter)
THINGS
NEAR TO MY HEART
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My Faith
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My Family
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Pride in my work
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Righteous Ambition
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Freedom of convictions
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The value of ALL
humanity
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Critical thought
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The truly creative
soul
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Love that conquers
hate & fear
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The transforming
power of exemplary music, art, literature and cinema
