Education

• Undergraduate:  B.S. Biology, Villanova University
• Graduate:  Ed.M. Science Education, Temple University
• Computer Programming; Philadelphia Community College
• Safety Ed; Penn State University
• Advanced Methods in AP Biology Instruction; Villanova University
• Certified Driver Instructor; Penn State University
• Certified Science Instructor; PA. Dept. of Education
• Principals’ Technology Leadership Academy; PA. Dept of Education

Teaching Experience

• 2 years – Bishop Neumann High School – taught Health, Biology
• 28 years – Archbishop Ryan High School – also served as Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs –taught Biology, Ecology, AP Biology, Anatomy
• 5 years – Kennedy-Kenrick High School – also served as Principal and President – taught Health, Biology
• 5 years – Bishop McDevitt High School – also served as Principal – taught Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology
• 21 years – part-time instructor - Holy Family College – taught Philosophy of Science, Scientific Methods,  Physical Science, Earth & Space Science, Botany, Biology, Genetics.
• 2 years – part-time instructor – Philadelphia Community College – taught Biology, Human Biology, Anatomy & Physiology

Moderator:

• Science Fair
• Science Society
• Biology Club
• Marching Band
• Chess Club

Professional Memberships:

• National Catholic Education Association
• National Association of Biology Teachers
• National Science Teachers Association
• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Philadelphia Academy of Music
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Awards

• Presidential Environmental Science Award
• West Catholic High School Hall of Fame
• Recognition of 25 years of Service in Catholic Education
• Nominee for Biology Teacher Award in Pennsylvania
• Who’s Who Among American Teachers