EDUCATION BACKGROUND
1985 - 1989 MASTER OF SCIENCE in CHEMISTRY
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey
1968 - 1972 BACHELOR OF ARTS-Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Ladycliff College, Highland Falls, New York
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
1992-2010 Northern Highlands Regional High School, Allendale, NJ
* Instructor of A.P. Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, C.P. Chemistry, Basic Skills Chemistry, General Science, Basic Mathematics
* Coach for Chemistry Olympics, New Jersey Science League, State Science Day, and Young Science Achievers Program
* As Department Coordinator (1994-1998) prepared the department’s yearly budgets; processed and ordered department supplies; interviewed teacher candidates; coordinated the selection of student awards; created and implemented the Chemical Hygiene Program
* Students to Industry Collaboration Team - programs to prepare students for STEM Fields
* District Strategic Planning Committee - Vision and Mission Statements with goals and strategies for1994-1997
1985-1992 Leonia High School. Leonia, NJ (1985-1992)
* Instructor of Honors Chemistry, C.P. Chemistry, Basic Skills Chemistry,
1972-1985 St. Joseph of the Palisades High School, West New York, NJ (1972- 1985)
* Instructor of Chemistry, Biology, General Science, Basic Mathematics
VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON NATIONAL COMMITTEES
2018-2023 Committee on Committees; Chair 2021-2023
2018-2023 Council Policy Committee; Ex Officio Member
2008-2017 Committee on Education; Chair 2015-2017
2015-2017 Council Policy Committee; Ex Officio Member
2009-2011 Membership Affairs Committee
SERVICE IN ACS OFFICES
2004-2024 North Jersey Section Councilor, 2004-24, Chair, 2005, Chair-Elect, 2004; Education Committee, 2005 to date; Project SEED poster judge, 2005 to date; Nominating Committee, Chair 2007; Membership Chair, 2009 to date; Creativity in Molecular Design and Synthesis Award Committee, 2014; Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting: Steering Committee, 2005
RELATED ACTIVITIES
2015-2017 American Association of Chemistry Teachers Governing Board
2007-2010 Secondary Schools Co-Chair for 2010 BCCE Conference
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2010 American Chemical Society Fellow
2008-2009 POGIL Spur Grant
2007 Bristol-Myers Squibb/Rider University Grant Program for Enhancement of Science Teaching
2004 Radio Shack National Teacher Award Recipient
2003 Toshiba America Grant
2002 Edward J. Merrill Award for Outstanding Chemistry Teaching
2001 ASM International Foundation Teacher Grant
2000 Homer J. Hall Award for Contributions to Chemistry Education
1999 Gustav Ohaus Award for Innovation in Science Teaching
1992 ACS Mini-grant for teachers.