SUMMARY
- Nationally prominent educational publishing executive with diverse background in book publishing, technology-based learning products, and classroom curriculum products
- Graduate-level university teaching in reading, language arts, and children’s literature
- Author of 175 books, from children's books to college textbooks and ten readers theatre collections
- Past president of the Association of Educational Publishers
- Board member for the PBS Kids Next Generation Media Advisory Board
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LeapFrog and LeapFrog SchoolHouse, Emeryville, CA
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND VICE PRESIDENT | 2004 to 2007
- Responsible for educational quality of Leapfrog’s award-winning consumer learning platforms and SchoolHouse classroom products such as LeapTrack Reading Pro (Distinguished Achievement Award) and English Picture Dictionary for Spanish Speakers (Golden Lamp Award)
- Served as the “Face of LeapFrog,” representing company at high-profile events
- Provided oversight of the LeapFrog brand, from packaging to messaging; served as ultimate validating authority in ensuring that all product educational claims were justifiable
- Provided oversight for art, design, font, and layout choices for all SchoolHouse print products
- Provided oversight for font and design choices for all consumer screen-based products
- Coordinated cross-functional internal curriculum development teams for SchoolHouse
- Managed dedicated internal editorial team, plus outside curriculum development teams
- Developed manuals, curricular content, and assessment tools for SchoolHouse products
- Managed and validated extensive scope and sequence based on state and national standards
- Provided internal training and workshops for consumer and SchoolHouse divisions
Weekly Reader, Stamford, CT
MANAGING EDITOR | 1999 to 2004
- Managed three middle and high school publications: Read, a literary magazine; Writing, a writing process magazine; and Know Your World Extra, a high-interest, low-readability magazine
- Supervised four editors plus cross-functional teams required for above publications
- Wrote numerous articles, plays, teacher manuals, and activities as required
- Provided oversight for choices of art, layout, and design
- Contracted and worked with numerous freelance writers
- Represented Weekly Reader at conferences and national events
Fulcrum Publishing, Golden, CO
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR | 1994 to 1999
- Developed new line of 10-12 teacher resource books per year and 4-6 children’s books per year
- Created marketing strategies for both catalogs and exhibits; established an advisory board
- Provided oversight for illustration, design, layout, and font choices for both lines of books
- Managed all requisite staff as the product lines grew
University of Colorado, Denver
AFFILIATE FACULTY | 1989 to 1999
- Taught two or more graduate level classes per year on children’s literature, expressive arts, reading, language arts, and/or curriculum development
Library Power National Evaluation Team
CASE-STUDY RESEARCHER | 1995 to 1998
- Member of assessment team that measured results of national program to improve school libraries
Teacher Ideas Press, division of Libraries Unlimited, Englewood, CO
ACQUISITIONS EDITOR | 1991 to 1993, 2000 to 2004
- Built Teacher Ideas Press through aggressive acquisitions program
- Grew line from 13% to 40% of company’s revenues
- Conducted developmental editing; advised on marketing; participated in convention events
- Resumed acquisitions role as a consultant in 2000 to keep the line growing during sale of company
Children’s Museum of Denver
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1989 to 1990, 1993 to 1994
- Director of Education: developed educational programs and designed exhibits
- Deputy Executive Director: managed staff, designed exhibits, and raised funds
Educational Testing Service
CONSULTANT | 1989 to 1991
- Advised on National Teacher Exam
Public and Private Schools
EDUCATOR, READING SPECIALIST, ADMINISTRATOR | 1967 to 1974, 1981 to 1989
- Taught grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5, remedial reading; served as development director for private school
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1985
- M.E. Reading, Oregon State University, 1973
- B.S. Education, Eastern Illinois University, 1967
AFFILIATIONS
- Association of Educational Publishers, Board of Directors, 2002 to present
- PBS Kids Next Generation Media Advisory Board, 2006 to present
HONORS AND AWARDS
- AEP President’s Award for Exceptional Service, 2005
- AEP Distinguished Achievement Award for Best Young Adult Play, Read Magazine, 2004
- AEP Distinguished Achievement Award Finalist, Read Magazine, 2003
- Storytelling World Honor Book and Curriculum Product News Districts’ Choice Award, Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World
- Flute soloist at Delta Omicron International Triennial Conference, Alumni Concert, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2006
PUBLICATIONS
- More than 50 books in print, including college textbooks, teacher resource books, and childrenm’s books
- More than 40 articles, plus music curriculum and a CD-rom
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND WORKSHOPS
- 100+ workshops and presentations at national and international conferences
