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This is the website for Edward Rhymes, Rhymes Edutainment and Rhymes Consulting Services. WELCOME TO MY WORLD!

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As you visit and view the different pages at this website, you will find  that they are very diverse and wide-ranging. Then again, so am I! This website is a reflection of my life, career and interests in all of their eclectic splendor. If you have any questions or comments please click on the e-mail link near the bottom of this page. Thank you for stopping by. 

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

Ø      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

 

     

  • Author of When Racism Is Law & Prejudice Is Policy: Prejudicial & Discriminatory Laws, Policies and Decisions in U.S. History (January 2007)
  • African-American History Thru Music (in presentation, book & CD/CD-ROM form)
  • The Father Awareness Program (program for cultivating parenting skills in fathers)
  • The Rhymes Film Curriculum (an interdisciplinary resource for education through film)
  • Down To The Roots (African & African-American History Quiz Show)
  • Herstorically Speaking (Women's History Quiz Show)
  • African-American Males Ten Rights of Passage Program (adolescent male program)
  • The Five Moral Attributes Of God (series of articles for Christian newsletter)

 

THINGS NEAR TO MY HEART

 

  • My Faith
  • My Family
  • Pride in my work
  • Righteous Ambition
  • Freedom of convictions
  • The value of ALL humanity
  • Critical thought
  • The truly creative soul
  • Love that conquers hate & fear
  • The transforming power of exemplary music, art, literature and cinema

 

 

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