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Susan Amper, Assoc. Prof. of English, Bronx Community College Susan is an Assoc. Professor of English at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York. Her most recent book, How to Write about Edgar Allan Poe, was published by Chelsea House in 2007. Prof. Amper’s recent scholarhsip includes essays on Wise Blood and Dexter.
Marc Barnhill, Lecturer, New York University and the City University of New York. Marc has taught composition and rhetoric and research writing at various colleges, including New York University and the City University of New York since 1993. In addition to a focus on online learning and the teaching of critical thinking skills, his interests include 19th-century American literature and science fiction.
South Flordia Community College
Erik Christensen, Professor of Physics, South Florida Community College. Erik has a Naval Engineer degree and a SM degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been teaching physics since 2004 and is a strong proponent of activity-based peer learning and integration of online components into his courses. He has been using open textbooks in his classes since 2007 and enjoys the flexibility and freedom to adapt the textbooks to meet the needs of his students and his own teaching style.
David Cole, Publisher, writer, and consultant. David has taught freshman composition at Santa Rosa Junior College and elsewhere, and is a frequent speaker at writers conferences and professional publishing events. He is author of The Complete Guide to Book Marketing and a contributor to newsletters and journals focused on publishing and writing.
Brian Evans, Economics Instructor, Foothill College. Brian has been teaching economics for 7 years and is the Honors Economics Instructor. Prior to teaching Brian worked for Daiwa Institute of Research in the International Consulting Department - Official Development Assistance Consultants.
Lois Gerchman, M.S., M.Ed., PhD., Director, Science Education,
DeLima Associates Lois experience also includes Program Management,
Environmental Health Research and Writing
, Project Leader at SRI International, and as associate professor of chemistry at West Chester State College, PA.
Alena Hairston, English Professor, Solano Community College. Tenured English Instructor at Solano Community College. Award-winning, published writer. Puente Co-Coordinator.
Peter Hamlet, PhD., Chemistry Professor, South Florida Community College. Peter's background includes earning a PhD in Chemistry from UCLA, and teaching at Pittsburg State University (1977-2007) and South Florida Community College (2007-present).
Jonathan Harden, MBA. Mortgage Banking at Chabot College and vocational school. Business Consultant with small business's devising marketing and business plans. Extra curricular activities volunteered with NASA Department of Education and Jr. Achievement.
Marie Highby, Senior Technical Editor, MBA, Darden School-University of Virginia; MA, English, Duke University’ BA, English American University. 15 years as a college instructor, teaching freshman composition, undergraduate technical writing workshop courses, and business finance & small business management. Other experience includes 7 years in the financial services industry; managing and teaching in San Jose State’s Professional Development Certificate Program in Technical Writing; and starting-up a leadership coaching and consulting firm. Currently employed by Synopsys, Inc., as a senior editor.
Michael M.Hsieh, PhD., Registered Practitioner of PRINCE2 (P2R/267233) Project Management Methodology, Michael is a Senior Engineering Manager at Sun Microsystems Inc. He has over 28 years of experience in developing single chip microcontroller chips (at Intel), Sun's SPARC microprocessor chips, and Sun's Workstations and Enterprise Servers. Michael teaches "PRINCE2 PM Methodology" and "Digital Logic Design" at UC Berkeley Extension.
Erik Huntsinger, Economics Faculty, Estrella Mountain Community College (A Maricopa Community College). Erik earned his B.S. and M.S. in Economics at Arizona State University. He has been full-time economics faculty at Estrella Mountain Community College (Avondale, AZ) since Fall 2007.
Tonmar Johnson, Professor of Sociology, Solano Community College Professor Johnson is currently a full time professor at Solano Community College. He was born and raised in Vallejo, CA. His education includes
first enrolling at Solano Community College, graduating from ENMU with
a BA in both PoliSci and Sociology, and completing a MA in Sociology at
CSU Sacramento. He is currently published in an article in the Western Journal of Black Studies, titled: "The Social Construction of an American Athlete: African American Boy Experiences Sport.
Kate Jordahl, Professor, Photography and Digital Imaging, Foothill College Kate is an exhibition artist with work in
many collections including the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris and was
editor of the photography book, "Searching for True North." At Foothill College, she is chair of the Committee of Online
Learning, and serves on the Faculty Senate, Tech Task Force and the College Skills
Steering Committee. In 2004, Kate was the recipient of a Congressional
Certificate of Recognition honoring leadership and contributions as a teacher
and for outstanding and invaluable service to the community.
Ab Kader, Ph.D. Analytics, Software Engineering, Project Management, and Teaching skills enabled accomplishments in Financial Services industry, E-commerce, Electric Utility industry, and Academia. Previously full time faculty in the Computer Science Department at University of Alexandria, Egypt. Currently part time faculty at University of Phoenix in San Jose, and Notre Dame De Namur University, since 2002. Teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses in Project Management, Software, and Mathematics. Educational background includes Ph.D. Engineering Economic Systems/Computer Science from Stanford, M.Sc. Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford, B.Sc. Mathematics from University of London, and B.Sc. Electrical Engineering from University of Alexandria, Egypt.
Rob Knight, Math Professor, Evergreen Valley College. B.A., Adelphi University, Garden City NY
M.S., Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
D.P.M., California College of Podiatric Medicine
Knowbility
Accessibility Consulting, Training and Advocacy to Support the Independence of People with Disabilities. Knowbility is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999.
Lynda Case Lambert, Master’s in Distance Education (MDE). An instructor of writing and speech for 14 years at the community college level. A published writer, with over 100 feature articles, some 200 opinion columns, and one non-fiction book to her credit. She has also written a companion desk reference. In December of 2008. She was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi in 2008.
Mitchell Levy, MBA, CEO, is an e Marketing strategist, educator and prognosticator. He authored 11 books on various business topics, founded San Jose State's University Professional Development's program called "E-Commerce Management", and has extensive CEO consulting experience.
Frances Lord, MA. Frances received her BA and MA in English from Georgetown University in Washington DC. Her master's thesis examined Depression-era social documentary work. She currently is an adjunct English instructor at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Pheo Martin, PhD., Dr. Martin has been involved in Education for over 30 years, teaching at all educational levels. With interdisciplinary studies for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degrees, she has taught, and developed curriculum in several areas of knowledge. Dr Martin has been, and continues to be, a re-conceptualist of educational theory, incorporating new developments and understanding of teaching and learning.
Miriam J. Masullo, Ph.D. , Founder and CEO of inViVo Vision, Inc. Dr. Masullo has specialized in computer-based education. At IBM she was director of the EduPort Project, the first networked media on-demand for education pilot (five years ahead of uses of the Internet and the Web in education (academia or schools). The first interactive networked digital library for K-12 education to run in a real-time network and to include digital video.
Barbara Mauter, Adjunct Instructor, University College / University of Toledo
Dr. Lisa McDonnell, Associate Professor of Sociology, St. Petersburg College, Florida. Also an advocate/trainer for the collaborative and an open textbook adopter. Click to see her endorsement video.
Paul McDowell, Instructor in Anthropology, Santa Barbara City College. Extensive online/hybrid teaching experience in physical
and cultural anthropology at 5 colleges using Etudes and Moodle since 2008.
Education: Ph.D. University of British Columbia, 1974; M.A. University of
California at Davis, 1967; B.A. at California State University, Fresno,
1963 Publications: Cultural
Anthropology: A Concise Introduction, Kendall Hunt, 2005)
Kara Monroe, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Instructional Technology, Ivy Tech Community College (Indiana) Kara holds a PhD from Capella University, an MBA from Jones International University, Masters Coursework in Mathematics from Converse College and Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Education from Ball State University.
Vicky Moyle, Instructor, General Studies, Mathematics, Bellingham Technical College. Education: BA, Western Washington University; BS, Mesa State College; MAT, Indiana University; MA, University of Colorado. Employment: Mathematics Instructor, Mesa State College, 2003-2007; Mathematics Instructor, Bellingham Technical College 2007-present.
Pelusa Orellana, PhD in Education, UNC Chapel Hill, Dean of the School of Education, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile, author of 3 books about the use of Socratic Seminars in the Classroom. National Paideia Center Faculty. Associate Professor of the School of Education, Universidad de los Andes.
Gary Popoli, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Harford Community College. Gary has a Ph.D. in Human Development/Developmental Psychology - University of Maryland College Park - 1998; a M.A. in Clinical Psychology - Loyola College of Maryland- 1984; and a B.A. Psychology - Loyola College of Maryland 1978.
Mike Pouraryan,
Adjunct Professor, Kaplan University.
Silvia T. Pulido, Instructor, Spanish and Business, Brevard Community College. Silvia has a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida and a master's in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca, Spain. She is eligible to teach Spanish I, II, III, and IV at the freshman and sophomore levels. Silvia taught college Spanish and Business courses for over a decade. Twice she as been chosen "Best Instructor of the Year." Silvia created the first online Spanish I and II courses at the community college.
Melanie Reed, Technical Assistant ENG Dept, Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis Former Instructor of ASP.NET programming for the Computer and Information Technology Dept and the former Online Coordinator of the E-Commerce Development Program for IUPUI. Now pursuing continuing studies with a focus on Social Media and Unified Communications for Education and Non-Profits.
Catharine P. Roth, M.A. Cantab, Ph.D. Harvard (Classical Philology), is an adjunct philosophy instructor at Spokane Community
College and Spokane Falls Community
College.
Henry J. (Jud) Sage, Professor Emeritus, Northern Virginia
Community College. Jud received his BS
in Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy, a Masters in Arts in history at Clark
University and a Masters in Arts in English at the University of Maryland. He also taught at Cameron Junior College,
the University of Maryland and George Mason University. He retired from the U.S. Marine
Corps.
Albert Sargis, a professor of sociology from the University
of Missouri – Kansas City (retired) earned his BA and MA from San Francisco Sate
University. Professor Sargis taught at
Central Missouri State College, Boston University, and several community
colleges throughout the country.
Mei-Ling Shek-Stefan, Ph.D., Adjunct Faculty, Santa Clara University Mei-Ling obtained her degree in Applied Physics from Stanford University. She has worked in surface characterization at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and in processing and modeling at telecom and solar energy startup companies. She has enjoyed her teaching experience in physics and nanomaterials.
Christine Sibley, Technology Faculty Librarian, Ohlone Community College Christine teaches research skills and computer applications. She holds a MLIS (Master's Library Information Science) degree, a BA degree in Mass Communication with Minor in Advertising and subject Journalism. She has also worked in health care for 15 years specializing in dentistry, and also has a background in juvenile justice. In addition she has operated an e-commerce business for 10 years.
Lani Smith, Librarian/Adjunct Professor, Ohlone Community College
Anu Suresh, Biotechnology instructor, Mission Valley ROP, Fremont CA. Anu has 15 years biotechnology industry experience including positions in manufacturing support, research, training and education. Anu also has 20 years teaching experience at the elementary, high school, and vocational training levels.
Shane Tang, Math Instructor, Salt Lake Community College Shane graduated from Brigham Young University with both a BS and MS in
mathematics in 2001. Since then he taught at Barstow College and am
currently teaching at Salt Lake Community College. He taught the
following classes: Introductory, Intermediate, and College Algebra,
Trigonometry, Statistics, Math for Barbering and Cosmetology, Calculus
I and II, Math for the Health Discipline, and Business College Algebra.
DeAnza College
Valerie Taylor, Instructor, De Anza College Valerie teaches an online
course called "Computers and the Internet in Society". She is an web user and learner and has been since
1994. She believe that the possibilities for making information and learning available to
anyone anytime and everywhere are really exciting. She is a ardent advocate of Open Educational Resources and has many projects going in Wiki Educator.
Margaret White, Adjunct Instructor, Consultant, College of the Siskiyous Margaret has been teaching business and technology classes at the community college level for over 14 years and teaching online classes since 2003. She has an MBA from UC-Irvine and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education – Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella University.
Joy Zhao, Ph.D., Professor of English, El Camino College, Torrance, CA. Joy received her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University, Indiana. For her doctorate, her first field was linguistics, her second field was the 18th-century British literature, and her third—special—field was semantics and pragmatics of verbal humor analysis. Since 1996, Joy has been teaching, full-time, college composition, critical thinking, and creative writing classes at El Camino College located in Torrance, California. She has taught the classes both on campus and online.
