I was born, raised and traveled extensively in the Pacific Northwest (Walla Walla, Wash.; Milton-Freewater, Baker City, Ontario and Portland, Oregon; Seattle). My teaching career began in 1979 when I went to Argentina, South America. I spent 20 years there, learned Spanish, and traveled to many Latin American countries. I then returned to the United States in 1999. I have traveled extensively in the U.S. and received my Doctor of Ministry degree from Portland Seminary. I spent five years working with support groups in a 12-step program. I’ve also done in-home tutoring with the No Child Left Behind initiative. Prior to joining George Fox full time, I served as an adjunct professor.

Academic Background

• Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation, Portland Seminary (2005)
• Master’s of Religious Education (cum laude), Canadian Theological Seminary, Regina, Saskatchewan (1976) (now known as Ambrose University College, Calgary, Alberta)
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Child Development), Western Washington State University, Bellingham, Wash. (1972)

Expertise and Research Interests

• Professor in Bible Institute of Buenos Aires and various satellite locations
• Courses taught in Argentina: Church History, Preaching, Life of Christ, Pastoral Counseling, Christian Education
• Designed a new degree program (Innovative Leadership for Social Change) that was approved by the Department of Professional Studies (DPS) faculty and the College of Education
• In Argentina: established a new church working with Argentine lay leaders; instituted yearly youth camps working with Argentine and Chilean youth leaders
• Experienced public speaker; 20 years preaching and speaking to groups in Latin America and throughout the United States

Primary Teaching Responsibilities

In DPS, I teach in the Management and Organizational Leadership degree program. Courses include:

• MGOL 401 - Organizational Behavior
• MGOL 404 - Leadership Communication
• MGOL 407 - Christian Faith and Thought
• MGOL 432 - International Dynamics
• MGOL 442 - Dynamics of Leadership

I also teach the following elective courses:

• BIBL 101 - Literature of the Old Testament
• BIBL 260 - Life of Christ
• COMM 220 - Intercultural Communication
• Religion and American Popular Culture

Outside the Classroom

I love road trips, spending time with my adorable Boston Terrier, coffee with friends, reading, and discovering the delights of Oregon.

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