1999: Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma

Concentrations: Instructional Technology & Multicultural Education.

Dissertation:  Using the Adaptive Navigation Support Technique of Link Hiding in an Educational Hypermedia System: An Experimental Study: | PDF Version |

 

2009-2011: M.Div. Master's of Divinity

Phillips Theological Seminary. Tulsa, Oklahoma. (enrolled in 3-4 year program.)

 

2009: M.S. Health and Human Performance

Pittsburg State University; Pittsburg, Kansas

Area of Emphasis: Health, Human Performance, and Recreation

 

2006: M.S. Spanish Language Education

Nova Southeastern University; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Area of Emphasis: Spanish Language Education.

 

1992: M.A. Religion

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany, Oklahoma

Area of Emphasis: Practical Theology.

1987: B.A. American Studies

Southwestern University; Georgetown, Texas

Area of Emphasis: Pan American Studies.

 

2007-Present: Director of Youth Ministry

First United Methodist Church of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.( Website: http://www.cyberchurch.org/ ).
(April, 2009) Certified Candidate for Ordained Elder in the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church.
(June 26, 2009) Completed Local Pastor Licensing School- Oklahoma Conference.

2004-2005: Pastoral Ministry

Pulpit Supply Appointments: 2004-2005: Houma First Church of the Nazarene-  Houma, Louisiana.

2003-2004: Director of Campus and Youth Ministries

Director of Campus Ministry (Nicholls State University) and Youth Ministries at First United Methodist Church, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1992-1994: Director of Youth Ministries

Chapel Hill United Methodist Church & Central Presbyterian Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

2006-Present: Tulsa Community College

Adjunct Professor: Spanish IV, & Strategies for Academic Success.

2008: Northeastern State University

Adjunct Professor: Beginning Spanish.

2007-2008: Rogers State University

Adjunct Professor: Beginning Spanish.

2005-2008: Oral Roberts University

Modern Languages: Assistant Professor: Intermediate Spanish.  Latin American Civ. and Culture. Latin American Literature.

Coaching Experience

2008-Present: Women's Volleyball Coach

University of Tulsa Women's Volleyball: Volunteer Assistant Coach

2002-Present: Director of Summit Institute- Coaching/Recreation Education Awards Program

Director of the Summit Institute: Has provided over $100,000 dollars in Education awards to Coaches of Youth in Recreation and Sport Coaching Programs across Oklahoma and Louisiana.

2006-Present: Girls Club Volleyball Coach

2009: Team Tulsa Volleyball Club- 14's Select- Coach. Previously: MonteCassino Catholic School, Sapulpa Public Schools, Impact Volleyball Club. 2007-2008 Monte Cassino Summer Volleyball Camp Director.

2005-2007: Oral Roberts University Women's Basketball Team Chaplain

Responsible for off season and in season spiritual life development of athletes.

2003- 2005: E.D. White Catholic High School: Assistant Girls Volleyball and Basketball Coach

In 2003 and 2004, assisted E.D. White Catholic High Volleyball team to back to back Louisiana State Championship Finals appearances in Class 3A Volleyball, finishing 2nd in the state both years. Assisted EDW Girls Basketball to bi-district playoffs in 2004-2005 season.

2002- 2003: Nicholls State University: Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Team Website is at:   http://www.colonelsports.com/. The NSU Volleyball team is a member of Southland Conference-  NCAA Division 1. In 2002, team earned first conference tourament birth since1997.  the 2002 team finished the season 19-14. In 2003, the team played in the NCAA Post-Season as Southland Conference Tournament Champion.

2000-2002: St. Gregory's University: Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Team Website: http://www.sgc.edu/athletics/volleyball/. Led team to 27-14 record, and a regional finals appearance. Director of SGU-Americorps Sports Leadership Mentoring Program.

1995-2002: Oklahoma Wind Volleyball Club- Club Volleyball Coach- 14 National Team "SPIRIT"

In 2002, Team Qualified for Junior Olympic National Tournament.

1991-Present: International Sports Tours

2000- Present: The Cozumel Cup- NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament- Cozumel, Mexico

1991-1999:Assisted the direction of collegiate international women's sports team tours and competition.

1991:Developed curriculum for courses entitled, "Russian Culture through Athletics," and "Mexican Culture through Athletics."

1999-2000: Redlands Community College- Assistant Volleyball Coach

1999 N.J.C.A.A.- National Tournament Qualifier- One of 16 Teams in the U.S. to Qualify.

1988-1991: Southern Nazarene University- Graduate Assistant Coach

Assisted Head Women's Volleyball (1988-89) and Basketball Coach (90-91).

1985-1988: The American Baseball Club (ABC)

Founded the American Baseball Club to serve inner city youth by coaching baseball, basketball, volleyball, and flag football teams. Matt Dominguez, of the Denver Broncos, and Canadian Football League, participated in ABC Programs as a youth.

1998- Present: Coaching Certifications

2003- Louisiana High School Athletic Association CECP Certification.

2003- ASEP/NFHS Certified Instructor- Certified to Teach Coaching Principles Leadership Training. Certification is from the American Sport Education Program and the National Federation of High School Coaches.

1998-2002- USA Volleyball. Coach Accreditation Program (CAP) Level 1(2001) and Level 2 (2002) Certification. 1998- USA Volleyball IMPACT Certification.

Publications/Productions

• 2009: Biomechanics of Hitting in Volleyball
  Publication dedicated to research on the biomechanical processes involved in the approach, jump, swing, and landing in volleyball.
  
• 2008: Director of Cozumel Cup Basketball Tournament
  Host and director of an NCAA Women's Basketball tournament held in December of every year in Cozumel, Mexico. Website:http://www.icbca.net/ details the location, purpose, highlights, and dates of the tournament.
  
• 2002-Documentary: The Life of Jorge Lara Braud
  Braud is a leader among Latin American Theologians and Theological Educators. His story features his friendship with Bishop Romero, The El Salvadorean priest who was murdered during a worship service in El Salvador.
  
• 1998- Present: CyberChurch, Inc.
  Sapulpa, Oklahoma First United Methodist Church Youth Ministry Website. Also, a clearinghouse for Christian Media written, directed, and produced by Mark Mann. Dozens of titles available: features original copyright materials. ,www.cyberchurch.org.
  
• 1997: NAU/web.97 Presenter
  Published Paper Entitled Using Interaction/IP for Web Based Education Presented at NAU/web.97, Current Practices in Web-based Course Development.
  
• 1995-96: Oklahoma United Methodist Church Internet Workshop .
  Established internet presence for Conference office. Helped Church leaders discover how to use the Internet as a Communications tool.
  
• 1996: Presentation Paper
  " A Fly on the Virtual Wall" accepted by The Virtual Classroom: Writing Across the Internet Conference at the University of California, Berkeley. (March 1996).

  Ministry References

   

  Rev. Darryl Owen

  Senior Pastor: First United Methodist Church of Sapulpa. E-Mail: darryl.sapfumc@sbcglobal.net Phone: (918) 361-2538.

   

  Dr. Bert Potts

  Stillwater District Superintendant- the Oklahoma United Methodist Church. E-Mail: stwdsumc@sbcglobal.net Phone:(405) 372-0624.

   

  Rev. John Breon

  Senior Pastor: Eufala First United Methodist Church. Dean, Local Pastor Licensing School. E-Mail: johnbreon@yahoo.com Phone: (918) 689-2109.

  
  Rev. David Jenkins

  Senior Pastor: Mannford First United Methodist Church. Candidacy Mentor. djenkins@cimtel.net. Phone: (918) 760-4715.

  
  

  Academic References

   

  Ms. Judy Leeds

  Associate Dean: Communications Division. Tulsa Community College E-Mail: jleeds@tulsacc.edu Phone: (918) 595-7694.

   

  Dr. Cleveland Hill

  Former Dean, College of Education. Nicholls State University E-Mail: cleve.hill@nicholls.edu Phone: (985) 227-9500.

   

  Dr. Tim Mead

  Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education. Nicholls State University E-Mail: tim.mead@nicholls.edu Phone: (985) 448.4295

  
  Dr. Janice Jewett

  Assistant Professor, Health and Human Performance. Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas. Dr. Janice Jewett
  jjewett@pittstate.edu. Phone: 620.235.4669

  
  Coach Jerry Finkbeiner

  Head Women's Basketball Coach- Oral Roberts University- Tulsa, Oklahoma. E-Mail: jfinkbeiner@oru.edu. Phone: (918) 495-7133.

   

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