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Widener University, Chester, PA
Degree: Doctor of Education (ED.D.); May, 1997

Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
Degree: Master of Public Administration (MPA); May, 1991

Alvernia College, Reading, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (B.A.); December, 1986

Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA
Degree: Associate of Applied Sciences in Mgmt (A.A.S.); December, 1983

BUS 200 Managerial Accounting
BUS 225 Insurance & Risk Management
BUS 227 Financial Services
BUS 330 Student Managed Investment Portfolio
BUS 390 YouTube Monetization
BUS 406 Investment & Portfolio Management
BUS 410 Financial Markets
BUS 411 Financial Decision Making
MBA 575 Investment & Portfolio Management

Identifying Barriers to Financing Recreational Facilities for Outdoor Activities. This research project will identify barriers to project development and purchasing with regard to financing. This research will concentrate on campground and boating facility finance barriers.

2015 Teaching Excellence Award from the ����ֱ�� Honors & Awards Committee in recognition of outstanding teaching and advising. This is a student nominated award.

2009 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs for Region 2 and nominated for the 2009 International Excellence in Teaching Award.

2009 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award from the Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation presented for excellence in teaching.

2004 Graduate Faculty Award for dedication to ����ֱ�� College and serving as a role model to students.

2002 ����ֱ�� College Alumni Association Ellen Frei Gruber Award for Distinguished Alumni for service to the community, the college, and the alumni association.

2002 Dual Career Associate of the Year for outstanding performance in the Lebo Group – AIG American General

2002 Top 5 Dual Career Associate – New England Region for production of category one products and services.

1995 PASBO Award of Achievement (Health Insurance Consortium) Awarded for innovative ideas in school business management.

Managing, Mentoring, and Motivating Online Course Instructors: Emerging Roles for Chairs: co-authored with Mary Schreiner and Karen Thacker. The Department Chair: Spring 2016: ISSN 1049-3255: Wiley Periodicals, Hoboken, NJ

Leadership decision-making utilizing a strategic focus to enhance global achievement: Journal of Management and Marketing Research: September 2012: ISSN: 1941-3408, Vol 11. AABRI, Jacksonville, FL.

Comparing the Intensity of Student Attitude and Perception Changes toward Foreign Countries from Short-Term Travel Courses:

Co-authored book Planning in Reverse A Viable Approach to Organizational Leadership published by Rowman & Littlefield Education. ISBN: 978-1-60709-793-8. February, 2011.

Scholarly Book Review: Multicultural Review: Winter, 2009. Let Them In: The Case for Open Boarders By Riley, Jason L., 2008. Gotham Books, New York, NY

Scholarly Book Review: Multicultural Review: Winter, 2009. Beyond the Boycott: Labor Rights, Human Rights, and Transnational Activism By Seidman, Gary W., 2007. Russell Sage Foundation, New York, NY

Scholarly Book Review: Multicultural Review: Winter, 2009. The World's Business Cultures and How to Unlock Them By Tomain, Barry. & Nicks, Mike, 2007. Stylus Publishing, Sterling, VA

Scholarly Book Review: Multicultural Review: Winter, 2007. The Dragon Looks South: China and Southeast Asia in the New Century By Percival, Bronson, 2007. Greenwood/Praeger Security International, Westport, CT.

Scholarly Book Review: Multicultural Review: Winter, 2007. China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power By Gifford, Rob, 2007. Random House, New York, NY.

Scholarly Book Review: Multicultural Review: Winter, 2007. The Chinese Negotiator: How to Succeed in the World’s Largest Market. By March, Robert & Wu, Su-Hua, 2007. Kodansha Publishing, New York, NY.

Scholarly Book Review: Multicultural Review: Summer, 2007. Corporate Social Responsibility and International Development: Is Business the Solution? By Hopkins, Michael, 2006. Stylus Publishing, Sterling, VA.

Utilization of Evidenced-Based Practice by Registered Occupational Therapists: co authored with Karen Cameron et.al. Occupational Therapy International: December, 2005. OTI 12(3):123-136. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ

Scholarly Book Review: MultiCultural Review: Spring, 2005. Culture from the Inside Out: Travel and Meet Yourself by Cornes, Alan, 2004. Intercultural Press, Yarmouth, ME.

Scholarly Book Review: MultiCultural Review: Spring, 2005. How Education Ideologies Are Shaping Global Society: Intergovernmental Organizations, NGOs, and the Decline of the Nation State by Spring, Joel, 2004. Erlbaum & Associates, Mahwah, NJ.

Scholarly Book Review: MultiCultural Review: September, 2004. The Rise of the Hispanic Market in the United States: Challenges, Dilemmas, and Opportunities for Corporate Management by Nevear, Louis, 2004. ME Sharpe, Inc., New York.

Scholarly Book Review: MultiCultural Review: March, 2004. Diversity & Entrepreneurship: Analyzing Successful Women Entrepreneurs by Smith-Hunter, Andrea, 2003. Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, MD.

Teaching Cultural and Racial Understanding Through International Travel Courses: Student Perceptions Through Travel to Cuba: MultiCultural Review: December, 2003

Berks County Schools Flirt with Healthcare Consortium, PASBO Report: May, 1994

Construction Project Representative: An Asset to the Organization, PASBO Report: July, 1992

Student Engagement through a Student Managed Investment Program (SMIP): Grading Student Portfolio Performance: A paper presented at the Eastern Education Research Association Annual Conference in Florida. February 2018

Mentoring, Managing and Motivating Online Course Instructors: Emerging Chair Responsibilities: A co-authored paper presented at the 33rd Academic Chairpersons Conference held in Charleston, SC. February 2016.

Leadership decision-making utilizing a strategic focus to enhance global achievement: A paper being presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute International Conference held in San Antonio, TX. March 2012.

Planning in Reverse: A viable approach to organizational leadership: A book presentation presented through the Lecture Series at the McGlinn Conference Center in Reading, PA on behalf of the Holleran Center for Community Engagement. November 2011.

Implementing Planning in Reverse in Strategic Leadership Courses in Business Administration, Education Administration and Public Administration: The Need for a Viable Approach to the Strategic Planning Process: A paper presented at the Academic and Business Institute International Conference held in Nashville, TN. March 2011.

Comparing the Intensity of Student Attitude and Perception Changes toward Foreign Countries from Short-Term Travel Abroad Programs: A Preliminary Longitudinal Study: co-authored with Beth Berret, Robert Gannon and Mary Ellen Wells. This paper was presented at the Eastern Education Research Association’s Annual Conference in Florida, February 2011.

Tenure Track Faculty Perceptions of Leadership Capacity in Adjunct Faculty: The Need to Maintain the Franciscan Identity: A presentation of a co-authored paper for the American Society of Business and Behavior Sciences 17th Annual Conference, held in Las Vegas, NV. February 2010.

Utilizing Community Engagement to Demonstrate Excellence in Business School Programs: A presentation for the Eastern Council of Business Schools and Programs 18th Annual Conference, held at Marymount University, Arlington, VA. November 2009

Is Consensus the Death of Leadership? The Case for Building a Culture of Change. A presentation for the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce "Executive Leadership: program held at the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce, Pottsville, PA. May, 2009

Investigating the Need for Contingent Faculty Inclusion in Shared Governance to Maintain Faculty Leadership in the Academy. A paper co-presented at the Eastern Education Research Association 2009 Annual Conference, Sarasota, FL. February, 2009

Is Consensus the Death of Leadership? The Case for Building a Culture of Change. A presentation for the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce "Executive Leadership" program held at Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce, Pottsville, PA. May, 2008

Purposeful Engagement for Business Advisory Boards. A presentation for the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs 2007 annual conference in Lake Buena Vista, FL. June, 2007
Ensuring the Availability of School Leaders for Today and Tomorrow. A paper co-authored and co-presented at the Dixon University Center on behalf of the Education Policy and Leadership Center, Harrisburg, PA. May, 2007

Is Consensus the Death of Leadership? The Case for Building a Culture of Change. A presentation for the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce “Executive Leadership” program held at the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce, Pottsville, PA. May, 2007

Equipment Check: Reaching Your Goals Through Financial Discipline. A presentation for the Young Women’s Future Symposium for Junior Achievement of Berks County, Inc. held at ����ֱ�� College. October 2005.
Aging Wisely; Living Well: Financial Planning. A presentation for senior citizens through the Senior’s College at ����ֱ�� College. October 2004.

Personal Management-Requirements 4, 5, & 6: Boy Scout Merit Badge Program. A presentation provided for boy scouts obtaining the Personal Management merit badge. Presented at ����ֱ�� College. August 2004
A Statistical Analysis of Data Involving the 21st Century Grant for the Reading School District. A paper presented to the grant directors for use in the evaluation of the grant effectiveness and continuation of funding. April, 2004.

Governor Edward Rendell’s Plan for a New Pennsylvania: The Financial Implications of Smaller Class Sizes in Kindergarten Through Third Grade in Berks County, PA. A paper co-presented at the Eastern Education Research Association 27th Annual Conference, Clearwater, FL: February, 2004

Education for All: More Than a Score. A paper co-presented at the Eastern Education Research Association 27th Annual Conference, Clearwater, FL: February, 2004

Thoughts ����ֱ�� Retirement. A workshop presented at the Eastern Education Research Association 27th Annual Conference, Clearwater, FL: February, 2004

Managing Your Portfolio: 412i Plans and Beta Management. A presentation offered at the Healthcare MBA Weekend Forum, ����ֱ�� College: August, 2003

The Impact of Corporate Scandals on American Business: Corporate Structure and American Equity Markets. An ����ֱ�� College Faculty Forum presentation at ����ֱ�� College, Reading, PA: March, 2003

Alternative Funding Methods for Construction and Maintenance of Pennsylvania Schools. A paper co-presented at the Eastern Education Research Association 26th Annual Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina: February, 2003

An Inside Look at the Economy & Politics in Cuba. A two-day seminar presented for the ����ֱ�� College Seniors College, ����ֱ�� College, Reading, PA: February, 2003

The Effects of International Travel Courses on Student Understanding of Global and Racial Issues. A paper presented at the Eastern Educational Research Association 25th Annual Conference, Sarasota, Florida: February, 2002

Section 529 Plans & 403B Plans. A presentation to Mid-East PASBO, Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading, PA: November, 2001

Strategic Planning for Not-for-profits. A paper presented at the Government & Not-for-profit Conference, Sheraton Reading Hotel, Wyomissing, PA: September, 2001

Strategic Planning for Not-for-Profit Entities. A workshop presented for the Berks County Chamber of Commerce, Exide Office Building, Reading, PA: May, 2001

What Every Board Member Needs to Know. A presentation for the Berks County Chamber of Commerce, ����ֱ�� College, Reading, PA: March, 2001

Is This a Hobby or a Business? A presentation for the Pennsylvania Crafter’s Guild, Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading, PA: December, 2000

Chief Negotiators of Bargaining Units and Collective Bargaining Outcomes. A paper presented at the Eastern Educational Research Association 23rd Annual Conference, Clearwater, Florida: February, 2000

Chair:

Alvernia “Motivation Beliefs of Military Leaders” By Erik Saar. March 2017

Alvernia “The Role of the Executive Leader’s Experience has on the Success of a U.S. Franchisor” By Matthew Wright. August 2015

Alvernia “The Effects of Fluency-Based Autism Training on Emerging Educational Leaders” By Mary Barbera. Completed in June 2011.

Member:

Alvernia “Leading Quality Improvement in Higher Education” By Sibel Ahi. December 2015.

Alvernia “Successful Superintendent-School Board Relationship” By Troy Price. December 2014

Alvernia “Specific Learning Disability Identification: Contrasting Models and Considerations for School Leaders” By Marion Robidas. December 2013.

Alvernia “Leadership in Schools: What Motivates Educators to Teach” By Jennifer O’Connell. December 2013.

Alvernia “The Role of faculty-Student Interactions in Student Development and Engagement Based on Varying Levels of Institutional Scholarship of Engagement” by Alicia Sprow. October 2011.

Temple University “Utilization of Evidence-Based Practice by Certified Athletic Trainers” By Thomas Porrazzo. May 2005

EPLC Policy & Leadership Fellow, Graduated: June 2007

The Education Policy and Leadership Center, Harrisburg, PA

Institute for Education Leadership, Washington, DC

EPLC Policy and Leadership Fellow program is an intensive leadership program that requires a year

long commitment and requires attendance at monthly seminars and a minimum of one national

conference on leadership and/or policy.

Bikes Boats Bivouacs, Fleetwood, PA

Principal, Video Content Creator - YouTube

Herschend Family Entertainment – Ride the Ducks Philly

DUKW Ramp Captain – Part-time

Marine Response Coordinator Captain – Part-time

East Penn Financial Services, Fleetwood, PA

Owner/Registered Representative/Agent

Fleetwood Area School District, Fleetwood, PA

Business Manager

Oley Valley School District, Oley, PA

Director of Business and Support Services

Antietam School District, Reading, PA

Business Manager

Saint Clair Area School District, Saint Clair, PA

Fiscal Manager

Blanski & Phillips, Inc., Reading, PA

Cost Accountant / Controller

Licensed Agent: Accident & Health, Life, Fixed Annuities, Property and Casualty

Pennsylvania Certified School Business Administrator (PCSBA)

Prior Licensed Securities Agent–Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities FINRA

Licensed Boat Captain: Master 100 Ton Inland, OUPV Near Coastal Endorsement: Commercial Assistance Towing, Aux Sail Endorsement

Licensed Private Pilot: VFR Single Engine Land, Complex, High Performance