CAB 125 -Comprehensive Word Processing (Online and Offline)
CAB 130 -PowerPoint Presentation Software (Online and Offline)
CIS 090 -Computers for New Users
WWW -131--Building a Web Page (Online and Offline) 

BS--Business Education--General Business emphasis, De Paul University
MA--Curriculum Development and Supervision--Business Education emphasis, De Paul University
MPS--Loyola University
Numerous college courses and professional development workshops to keep abreast of the field.
Certified Teacher and Administrator--State of Illinois

Author of Word Processing textbook utilized in the United States and Canada, published by Holt, Rhinehart and Winston

Long-term employment for a contractor's supply company, certified public accounting firm, and a marketing firm that represented retail hardware dealers throughout the country. Experience in working in a variety of office environments and systems.

Short-term employment working summers for temporary employment services to expand my expriences and knowledge from a variety of business environments in order to bring authentic work experiences and procedures into my classroom teaching.

I have conducted various professional workshops at Oakton as well as for private industry, the U.S. military, and other institutions of higher learning.

I developed and am teaching three different online courses here at the college.

My teaching career began teaching high school and later also chairing the business education department.

While there is a certain amount of lecture accompanying PowerPoint presentations and discussion in my classes, my main emphasis is learning by example and learning by doing. I demonstrate the concept being taught and then provide an opportunity for the class to, along with me, put the concept into practice as well. I believe students should be active learners. The practical applications are varied and sometimes invite collaboration among classmates. You will start out with learning experiences where you are guided step by step. Once familiar with the topic at hand, you will be expected to use your critical thinking skills and, at times, your creative abilities to accomplish a given task without being given the step by step directives. My goal for every course that I teach is for my students to leave the course feeling confident about the skills and knowledge they have developed in the course so that they can then utilize them to meet their professional and personal needs.

In the online courses, I provide examples that are accessible through your computer. There is interaction between classmates via the discussion board and among the applications there may be an occasional activity where students will collaborate with each other. You can expect all of your assignments to be graded by me, and via e-mail your will receive a written evaluation of each. I am available through e-mail, phone, or my campus office to address any questions you may have.