CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHAEL D. WRIGHT, Ed.D., DTE
SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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27 years in higher education (with experience at 5 universities and 2 community colleges).
Writing team member for national standards project.
50 journal manuscripts published (18 refereed, 32 reviewed).
One middle school engineering textbook.
Two chapters in yearbooks.
69 grants externally funded ($10,659,778 total; 53 @ UCM = $10,061,146).
38 national/international presentations (35 refereed, 3 reviewed).
25 regional/state presentations (1 refereed, 24 reviewed).
Advised undergraduate, masters and doctoral students.
26 years of voluntary professional service at the state, national and international levels.
17 awards and recognitions, including “High Flyer” 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 University of
Missouri recognition for receiving student evaluation of 4.8 or greater (5.0 scale).
Co-authored and co-presented with students at national conferences.
EDUCATION
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership - Vocational and Technical Education, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, 1985.
Concentration: Instructional Supervision, Teacher Education.
Dissertation: Relationships Among Esteem, Autonomy, Job Satisfaction, and the Intention
to Quit Teaching of Downstate Illinois Industrial Education Teachers.
Ed.M. - Vocational and Technical Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1983.
Concentration: Educational Administration, Instructional Supervision.
B.A. in Education, University of Washington, Seattle, 1976.
Major: Industrial Arts Education, with Mathematics emphasis.
Minor: Economics
Michael D. Wright
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Inaugural Dean, College of Education, (2007-present)
• First dean for a newly created College of Education; led SWOT analysis of challenges
facing college; designed 5 task forces to chart future of the college based on SWOT
analysis; implemented almost all task force recommendations.
• Reorganized programs and departments to create synergy; as a result Child and Family
Development program increased almost 100%, Educational Technology MS program
increased 300%, elementary program designed entirely new delivery for UG program;
multiple graduate degrees offered online; transformed the culture of the college.
• Improved relationships with teacher education programs outside college (UCM has 26
UG certification areas, 17 outside the college).
• Reorganized Teacher Education Council to allocate authority/votes more
proportionately to teacher education programs outside the college; removed College of
Education chairs as voting members.
• Created the Alliance for Innovation and Research in Education (AIRE) to create
synergy among externally funded programs, academic programs, and school district
partners to nurture / stimulate research and grant submissions; hired the only full-time
grant writer at UCM; AIRE has generated $15,394,446 in external funding.
• Created college advisory committee, comprised of 35 leading educators from all levels
of public education, and actively utilized their input.
• Enabled the development of the Educational Innovation Incubator Laboratory to
stimulate research and experimentation with new technologies in teaching.
• Led successful national (NCATE) and state (DESE) accreditation; college faced
numerous challenges with new standards and reporting requirements; made necessary
changes in college in 12-18 months to achieve accreditation.
• Submitted two NSF grant proposals developed cooperatively with Metropolitan
Community College –Business Technology Center to offer UCM degree on their
campus.
• Conceptualized and launched Kansas City Initiative; secured $50,000 commitment to
support Initiative; designed Faculty Exchange program with Metropolitan Community
College; hired and placed UCM recruiter on MCC campuses; developed stronger
relationships with school districts to encourage enrollment at UCM.
• Encouraged and supported College of Education completion programs at UCM’s
Summit Center.
• Led development of the College of Education Strategic Action Plan 2011-2013 based
on advisory committee guidance.
• Developed college magazine Reflections to connect with alums.
• Led development of branding and marketing for college.
• Created vision and led redesign effort of teacher education programs toward a clinical
based model; implemented Co-Teaching model for student teaching; stressed
importance of UCM faculty involvement in public K-12 education.
• Negotiated new membership category for UCM to become the only university member
of the Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City, to enable UCM faculty to
participate in world-class professional development.
• Encouraged and supported development of online courses / programs. Currently have
three online graduate degrees, will have seven by fall 2012.
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Chair, Department of Career and Technology Education, and Professor of Technology
Education, 2002-2007.
• Created the department in the midst of significant university cutbacks.
• Supervised 14 full-time and 10+ adjunct faculty; Oversaw seven degree programs.
• Conceptualized and secured funding for Girls in Technology summer camp.
• Created Children’s Engineering Laboratory with NSF funding (project moved from MU).
• Created Missouri Center for Technology Education through corporate, DESE, and UCM
partnership (2001) that utilized live web cam controllable over the Internet to share our
work with teachers and others; added Prototyping and Modeling Laboratory (2002).
• Created statewide advisory committee to completely redesign the MS in CTE degree.
• Led UCM to become the second program in the US to receive Project Lead The Way
(engineering teacher education) certification (2007).
Director, Missouri Center for Career Education, 2003-2004; Co-Director 2004-2007
• Conceptualized and created the MCCE through $1M in external funding; sustained with
$1.5M annually.
• Expanded scope to include research, curriculum development, and free-loan library.
• Employed 10 full time staff.
Coordinator of Technology and Occupational Education and Associate Professor of
Technology Education, 1999 - 2002.
• Responsible for all technology education and career and technical education programs,
including BS, MS, and Ed.S. degree programs, and on and off-campus courses.
• Implemented new BS in Occupational Education degree in response to CBHE assigned
statewide mission; offered degree statewide.
• Statewide coordinator of Applied Academics training program, 1999-2002; employed as
many as 55 teachers during the summers to conduct training.
• Taught professional courses in both technology education and career and technical
education.
• Redesigned New Teacher Institute, model replicated by other states.
• Administered several grants related to CTE teacher education.
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Assistant Professor, School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, 19981999. Assistant Professor, Department of Practical Arts and Vocational-Technical
Education with joint appointment in Curriculum and Instruction, 1994-98.
• Created Center for LITE: Learning through Integrated Technology Education.
• Research focus: elementary school technology education with science-technologyengineering-math (STEM) integration focus.
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural & Technology Education 1992 - 1993,
Department of Education 1994.
• Primary responsibility for communication technology courses and coordinator of the
campus regional microcomputer lab.
• Planned, developed, and implemented the state's first electronically delivered Distance
Master’s Degree.
• Advised Technology Education Student Club.
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Mankato State University, Mankato, MN
Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Technology Education, 1990 - 1992.
• Responsible for all Departmental activities: scheduling, recruiting, advising, teaching,
supervision of student teachers, and graduate program.
• Advised Technology Education student club.
• Coordinated annual Technology Education conference for area teachers.
• Taught courses in the professional education sequence, communication, manufacturing,
and graduate sequence.
Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
Acting Chair, Department of Industrial Technology, Spring 1990; Associate Professor
1989-90; and Assistant Professor 1985-89.
• Supervisor, Technology Education (teaching major) students, 1985 - 1990.
• Advisor Industrial Technology student club.
• Taught courses related to the professional education sequence, manufacturing, CADCAM, and microcomputer applications in industrial technology.
Lima Technical College (now Ohio State University – Lima), Lima, OH
Adjunct Faculty, 1986 - 1990. Taught Engineering Science I and II (Applied Physics) and
Machine Tool Technology.
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Visiting Assistant Specialist in Education (1984-1985) and Graduate Assistant (19811984), Department of Vocational and Technical Education.
• Taught professional education courses, computer applications in industrial education,
and beginning and advanced woodworking, 1981-1985.
• Coordinator and Supervisor, student teachers and non-certification interns in the
Technical Education Specialties track, 1983-1985.
• Coordinator, Industrial Education Laboratories: including graduate teaching assistants,
hourly employees, maintenance and supplies, 1983-1985.
• Coordinator, Microcomputer facilities, Department of Vocational and Technical
Education: including workshops, demonstrations, individualized instruction, and
supplies, 1983-1985.
Parkland Community College, Champaign, IL
Adjunct Faculty, 1981 and 1984. Taught drafting, machining, and welding.
Edison Middle School, Champaign, IL
Teacher (part-time), 1982 - 1983. Taught drafting and metalworking.
Sandy Union High School, Sandy, OR
Teacher, 1976 - 1981. Taught drafting, math, metalworking, welding, and machine tools.
Advisor for a very successful Skills-USA Chapter with students competing at national
competition two years in a row.
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION SUPERVISION/COMMITTEES
Chaired or Co-chaired 8 dissertations (MU-Columbia)
Committee member for 12 dissertations (MU-Columbia, and UCM Cooperative doctoral)
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PUBLICATIONS (* denotes refereed) (18 refereed, 32 reviewed)
* Scott, D. G., Washer, B. A., & Wright, M. D. (2006). A Delphi study to identify recommended
biotechnology competencies for first-year/initially certified technology education teachers.
Journal of Technology Education, 17 (2), 44-56.
Wright, M. D. & Yates, B. K. (2004). Exploring career clusters within the industrial and
engineering career pathway. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
(a 240 page curriculum guide).
Wright, M. D., Yates, B. K., & Scarcella, J. (2003). Technology education: much more than
just computers! Techniques. 78 (5), 44 & 48.
Wright, R. & Wright, M. D. (2003). What are standards at the elementary school level?
Technology and Children. 7 (3), 12-13, 16.
Wright, M. D. (2002). The future of technology education. The Technology Teacher, 61 (6),
33-36.
* Foster, P. N. & Wright, M. D. (2001). How children think and feel about design and
technology: two case studies. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 38 (2), 40-64.
Wright, M. D. (2001). Designing a new paradigm for technology teacher education.
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Technology Education in the AsiaPacific Region (pp. 199-208). Daejon, Korea.
Wright, R. & Wright, M. D. (2001). The marvelous marble transfer machine: an engineering
design challenge. Technology and Children, 6 (3), 4-5.
Wright, M. D. (2000). What does an elementary school technology education classroom look
like? Technology and Children Journal, 5 (2), 2-4.
Wright, M. D. (2000). What is technology education? Technology and Children, 4 (3), 3-5.
Benson, C. & Wright, M. (1999). The development and practice of design and technology in
England. Technology and Children, 3 (1), 17-20.
* Foster, P. N. & Wright, M. D. (1999). “We” have what “they” want. The Technology
Teacher 58 (8), 25-28.
* Wright, M. D. (1999). Elementary school technology education (ESTE) in America. Journal
of Technological Studies, 25 (1), 56-63.
* Wright, M. D. (1999). Design and technology in England: an interview with Clare Benson.
TTTe (online extension of The Technology Teacher). www.iteawww.org.
Wright, M. D. (1999). Center for LITE. Technology and Children, 3 (3), 17-20.
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Wright, M. D. (1999). Content standards for elementary school technology education: the
nature and history of technology. Technology and Children, 3 (3), 3-5.
Wright, M. D. (1999). Standards for elementary technology education. Technology and
Children, 3 (1), 15-16.
Yates, L., Wright, R., & Wright, M. (1999). The cookie factory: an integration activity.
Technology and Children, 3 (3), 9-14.
* Wright, M. D. & Thomson, C. T. (1998). Teachers’ and students’ perceptions of science and
technology: implications for the professional development of elementary teachers. In M.
J. Dyrenfurth & W. Trauerkauf (Eds.) Proceedings of the World Organization of Councils
of Technology Education. Washington, DC
* Wright, M. D. & Thomson, C. T. (1998). A comparative study between the USA and Scotland
with respect to selected issues affecting implementation of elementary school technology
education. In J. S. Smith & E. W. L. Norman (Eds.) Proceedings of the International
Conference on Design and Technology Educational Research and Curriculum
Development (pp. 37-46). Loughborough, England: Loughborough University.
* Wright, M. D. & Custer, R. L. (1998). Why they want to teach: factors affecting students’
decision to become technology education teachers. Journal of Technology Education,
10(1), 58-70.
* Wright, M. D. & Custer, R. L. (1998). Why they enjoy teaching: the motivation of
outstanding technology teachers. Journal of Technology Education, 9(2), 60-77.
* Balli, S., Wright, M. D., & Foster, P. N. (1997). Pre-service teachers bridge the technology
gap through field experience. Educational Technology, 37 (5), 40-46. (Educational
Technology is no longer a refereed publication, but it was at the time of this manuscript
review)
* Wright, M. D. & Foster, P.N. (1997). Multiple approaches to technology education. The
Technology Teacher, 57 (3), 31-35.
Wright, M. D. & Lin, Tzu-Feng (1997). Implementing elementary school technology education.
(Interactive CD-ROM product)
* Foster, P. N. & Wright, M. D. (1996). Leaders’ perceptions of the most appropriate
approaches to technology education. Journal of Technology Education, 7 (2), 13-27.
Foster, P. N. & Wright, M. D. (1996). The proposal is still noteworthy. Tech Directions 55
(7), 35-37.
* Wright, M. D. & Foster, P. N. (1996). Constructive activity for teaching elementary school
math and communication. The Technology Teacher, 56 (2), 21-25.
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Wright, M. D. (1995). Teaching math and science in the elementary school through
technological activities. Montana University System (Dwight D. Eisenhower Coordinating
Board), Helena, MT.
Wright, M. D. (1995). Resources for Energy-Related Technology Education. United States
Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Washington, DC.
* Raven, M. R., Bishop, D., & Wright, M. D. (1994). An agricultural cooperative business
course. National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture Journal, 38 (2), 26-29.
* Raven, M. R., Wright, M. D., & Shelhamer. V. (1994). Learning and teaching styles of
agricultural and technology education teacher educators and pre-service teachers.
Proceedings of the 21st Annual National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, XXI,
316-322, Dallas, TX.
Miller, L. & Wright, M. D. (1993). K-12 Technology Education. Video documentary of the
Ten Sleep, WY, Center for Applied Learning. Funded by US West and KUSM Montana
Public Television.
Wright, M. D. (1993). Boring? NOT! The Technology Teacher, 52 (7), 19. (Invited article)
* Wright, M. D. (1992). A dialogue about... a block of wood. The Technology Teacher, 51 (7), 9-10.
Wright, M. D. (1992). Technology education division insider (field editor). Vocational
Education Journal, 67 (7), 73-74.
Wright, M. D. & Potter, D. E. (1992). Teach casting technology as it applies to industry.
School Shop/Tech Directions, 51 (10), 15-17.
* Wright, M. D. (1991). Retaining teachers in technology education: probable causes, possible
solutions. Journal of Technology Education, 3 (1), 55-69.
Wright, M. D. & Devier, D. H. (1990). An impending crisis: the supply and demand of Ohio
industrial technology teachers 1988 - 1992. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.
ED 314 640).
Devier, D. H. & Wright, M. D. (1989). The supply and demand of Ohio industrial technology
teachers 1988 - 1992. Ohio Industrial Technology Education Association Journal, 38 (1), 89.
Wright, M. D. & Cobb, R. B. (1989). Changes ahead offer the field a far brighter tomorrow.
School Shop/Tech Directions, 48 (9), 36-39 (invited article).
Devier, D. H. & Wright, M. D. (1988). The supply and demand of Ohio industrial technology
teachers 1988 - 1992. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Education.
Wright, M. D. & Devier, D. H. (1988). Report #2: industrial arts/technology education
programs in Ohio. Ohio Industrial Technology Education Association Journal, 37 (3), 1012.
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Wright, M. D. & Devier, D. H. (1988). The status of industrial arts/technology in Ohio schools
- 1987: report #1 - teachers and related issues. Ohio Industrial Technology Education
Association Journal, 37 (2), 3-4.
Devier, D. H. & Wright, M. D. (1987). The status of industrial arts/technology in Ohio schools
- 1987. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Education.
Roth, G. L, et. al. (1987). Trade and Industrial Education research committee carrousel. (ERIC
Document Reproduction Service No. CE 045 494 and ED 275 885).
* Wright, M. D. (1987). Rural vs. urban/suburban teaching roles: implications for teacher
preparation. Thresholds in Education, 13 (2), 13-16.
Wright, M. D. (1987). Will we have enough teachers to fill the demand? Ohio Industrial
Technology Education Association Journal, 36 (3), 7-8.
Wright, M. D. (1987). Relationships among esteem, autonomy, job satisfaction, and the
intention to quit teaching. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 276 865).
Wright, M. D. (1987). Progress or status quo? Ohio Industrial Technology Education
Association Journal, 36 (1), 12.
BOOKS
Rogers, G., Wright, M., and Yates, B. (2010). Gateway to Engineering. Cengage Learning, New
York.
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Wright, M. D. & Miller, L. (1997). An articulated K-12 program for technology education. In J.
J. Kirkwood, & P. N. Foster (Eds.), Elementary school technology education: 46th
yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher Education. Peoria: Glencoe.
Wright, M. D. (1997). Connections: Technology education and the elementary curriculum. In J.
J. Kirkwood, & P. N. Foster (Eds.), Elementary school technology education: 46th
yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher Education. Peoria: Glencoe.
GRANTS FUNDED (69 = $10,659,778 total; 53 @ UCM = $10,061,146)
Wright, M. D. (2011). Missouri Center for Career Education. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($1,170,876).
Wright, M.D. & Harrison, B. (2007). Missouri Center for Career Education. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($1,511,596).
Wright, M.D. & Harrison, B. (2006). Missouri Center for Career Education. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($1,551,205).
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Wright, M.D. (2006). Coordinate Missouri’s New Traditions Regional Centers. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($80,921).
Wright, M. D. & Harrison, B. (2005). Missouri Center for Career Education. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($1,682,133).
Wright, M. D. & Harrison, B. (2005). Professional Development for the Statewide Career
Clusters Initiative. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson
City, MO ($130,767).
Wright, M. D. (2005). Project SERVE/ENTER. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($150,000).
Washer, B. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Development of Curriculum for Integrating and Teaching
the Skills USA PDP. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,
Jefferson City, MO ($38,238).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Revision and Materials Development for Cooperative
Vocational Education. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,
Jefferson City, MO ($22,236).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Competency Profile Revision for Desktop Publishing and
Multimedia. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City,
MO ($3,960).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Competency Profile Revision for Web Design. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($3,960).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Competency Profile Revision for Exploratory Family and
Consumer Sciences. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,
Jefferson City, MO ($4,038).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Competency Profile Revision for Housing, Home
Furnishings, and Equipment. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education, Jefferson City, MO ($3,828).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Developing Scope and Sequence for Career Development
Strand of MGCP. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson
City, MO ($28,487).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Development of the In-Home Health Care Aide Manual.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO
($11,894).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Revision of the Medication Technician Manual. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($10,537).
Wright, M. D. (2004). Missouri Center for Career Education. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($822,484).
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Wright, M. D. (2004). Project Lead the Way Curriculum Alignment with the ShowMe
Standards. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City,
MO ($14,490).
Wright, M. D. (2004). Development of Career Exploration Course Competency Profiles,
Performance Objectives, and Assessment Guidelines. Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($15,015).
Wright, M. D. (2004). Crayons to CADD: Middle School Design Build Competition. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($5,000).
Wright, M. D. (2004). Crayons to CADD: Middle School Design Build Competition. Institute
for Construction Excellence ($34,125).
Wright, M. D. (2004). Project SERVE/ENTER. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($150,000 + $15,000 additional).
Yates, B. & Wright, M. D. (2004). Missouri Institute for Technology Education. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($17,983).
Cochran, L. & Wright, M. D. (2003). New Teacher Institute. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($60,942).
Wright, M. D. (2003). Competency Profile Revisions. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($5,412).
Wright, M. D. & Washer, B. A. (2003) Development of a Web-based Assessment Course for
Career Education. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson
City, MO. ($32,972).
Wright, M. D. & Watkins, L. (2003). Developing and Revising Health Sciences Competency
Profiles. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City,
MO. ($23,791).
Wright, M. D. & Watkins, L. (2003) Administrator Perceptions of the Appropriateness of the
Missouri Effectiveness Index Formula. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($9,738).
Wright, M. D. (2003). Missouri Center for Career Education. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($652,819).
Wright, M. D. (2003). Project SERVE/ENTER. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($150,000).
Yates, B. & Wright, M. D. (2003). Missouri Institute for Technology Education. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($36,578).
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Yates, B. K. & Wright, M. D. (2003). Developing a New Course and Sequence for Technology
Education. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City,
MO. ($29,769).
Wright, M. D. (2002). Administrative Support and Oversight for Curriculum Development and
Dissemination. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson
City, MO ($99,999).
Wright, M. D. (2002) Developing a Pilot Project for Exploring Careers through Technology
Education. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City,
MO. ($39,952).
Wright, M. D. (2002). Transitioning Trade, Industrial, and Health Sciences Competency
Profiles to Measurable Learner Outcomes. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($16,695).
Wright, M. D. (2002). New Teacher Training and Mentoring Program. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($148,863).
Wright, M. D. (2002). Missouri Career and Technical Educators' Professional Development
Center. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO.
($49,484).
Wright, M. D. & Yates, B. (2002). Missouri Institute for Technology Education. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO ($46,769).
Wright, M. D. (2002). Faculty Professional Development: Perkins Post-secondary funding.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO.
($62,545).
Wright, M. D. (2002). Marketing and Cooperative Education Professional Development Project.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO
($40,000).
Wright, M. D. (2002). Middle School Design Build Contest. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($5,000).
Watkins, L. & Wright, M. D. (2001). Competency Profiles for Trade and Industrial Education.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. ($156,559).
Wright, M. D. & Yates, B. K. (2001). Development of Missouri Technology Education Guide.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO.
($49,373).
Wright, M. D. (2001). Missouri Center for Technology Education. DEPCO, Inc., Pittsburg, KS.
Equipment provided through partnership. ($130,000).
Wright, M. D. (2001). Administration of Missouri Applied Academics. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($50,202).
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Wright, M. D. (2001). Technology Summer Camps: Perkins Post-secondary funding. Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($104,911).
Wright, M. D. (2001). New Teacher Training and Mentoring Program. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($150,000).
Wright, M. D. (2001). Missouri Career and Technical Educators' Professional Development
Center. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO.
($50,000).
Wright, M. D. (2001). Missouri Institute for Technology Education. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($50,000).
Wright, M. D. (2000). New Teacher Training and Mentoring Program. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($130,000).
Wright, M. D. (2000). Missouri Career and Technical Educators' Professional Development
Center. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO.
($50,000).
Wright, M. D. (1999). New Teacher Institute. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($100,000).
Wright, M. D. (1999). Missouri Career and Technical Educators' Professional Development
Center. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO.
($50,000).
Wright, M. D. (1999). Math-science-technology integration training. St. Louis Public Schools,
St. Louis, MO. ($14,170).
Wright, M. D. (1998). New Teacher Institute. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($78,750).
Wright, M. D. (1998). Elementary Industrial Technology Education Curriculum Guide.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO.
($52,461).
Custer, R. L. & Wright, M. D. (1997). Integrated Systems Laboratory. National Science
Foundation. ($95,799).
Wright, M. D. (1997). New Teacher Institute. Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($64,778).
Wright, M. D. (1997). ShowMe Technology: Elementary school Technology Education
Curriculum Materials. Instructional Materials Laboratory, University of Missouri,
Columbia, MO. ($10,000).
Custer, R. L. & Wright, M. D. (1996). New Teacher Institute. Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, MO. ($61,824).
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Wright, M. D. (1995). Elementary school technology education initiative. MU Partnership for
Educational Renewal, Columbia, MO. ($9,000).
Churchill, L. & Wright, M. D. (1994). MicroSoft Partnership in Education Grant. MicroSoft
Corporation. ($27,000).
Hughes, T. & Wright, M. D. (1993). Resources for energy-related technology education. US
Department of Energy and the Foundation for Technology Education. ($99,000).
Miller, L. & Wright, M. D. (1993). Documentary of the Center for Applied Learning, Ten Sleep,
WY. US West, $5,475; Montana Public Broadcasting System, $5,000; Creative Learning
Systems, $2,000.
Wright, M. D. & Emmert, D. (1993). Integrating mathematics and science through technological
activities. Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program. ($32,000).
Wright, M. D. (1993). In-service education to support professional development and encourage
educational excellence. Carl D. Perkins. ($16,395).
Wright, M. D. (1993). Visual Basic software usage in technology education. International Society
for Technology in Education. ($4,980).
Wright, M. D. & Devier, D. H. (1988). The supply and demand of industrial arts/technology
teachers in Ohio. Ohio Department of Education. ($10,000).
Devier, D. H. & Wright, M. D. (1987). The status of industrial arts/technology in Ohio. Ohio
Department of Education. ($10,000).
AWARDS AND HONORS
Outstanding Career & Technical Education Professional, Missouri Council of Career and
Technical Education Administrators, 2006.
Research Excellence Award, Association for Career and Technical Education – Technology
Education Division, 2004 (with Scott, D. and Washer, B.).
Special Service Award, Technology Education for Children Council - International Technology
Education Association, 2003.
William J. Wilkinson Meritorious Service Award, International Technology Education
Association, 2000.
Educational Leadership Award, Technology Education for Children Council - International
Technology Education Association, 1999.
Distinguished Technology Educator Award, International Technology Education Association,
1998.
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“High Flyer” 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99; University of Missouri. Recognition for receiving
student evaluation of 4.8 or greater (5.0 scale).
Outstanding Young Professional (International Technology Education Association) featured in
The Technology Teacher, March 1992.
Leadership Award, American Vocational Association - Technology Education Division, 1992.
Outstanding Technology Teacher, Minnesota Technology Education Association Journal,
Summer 1991.
Finalist, Outstanding Research Award, Technology Education Division, American Vocational
Association, 1989.
Listed in Who’s Who in Education, The National Reference Press, 1989 and 1990.
William F. Nagel Award for Outstanding Leadership in Vocational Education: University of
Illinois, 1986.
Included in the Incomplete List of Teachers Rated as Excellent by Their Students: University of
Illinois, 1984.
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (Oregon VICA): Largest Chapter Membership Growth,
1980; Four State Officers 1981; student members qualified for Nationals, 1980 and 1981.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS (* 35 Refereed / 3 Reviewed)
* Willis, R., Washer, B. A., & Wright, M. D. (2007). Technology education’s impact on middle school
math scores. Presentation at the International Technology Education Association annual
conference, San Antonio, TX.
Wright, M. D. & Yates, B. K. (2006). A paradigm shift in CTE: Six model courses for introducing
career clusters. Presentation at the 4th Annual National Career Clusters Institute, Phoenix, AZ.
Wright, M. D. (2005). The role of technology education in public secondary education in the United
States. Invited presentation at the 92nd Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education
Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Wright, M. D. (2004). The more things change, the more they stay the same: a historical review
of engineering in technology education. Invited presentation at the 91st Mississippi Valley
Technology Teacher Education Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
* Fedorchak, N. & Wright, M. D. (2003). Important training topics for new CTE teachers.
Presentation at the Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Conference,
Orlando, FL.
* Rosser, A., Wright, M., Miller, D., & Vignery, D. (2001). ShowMe technology for all
Americans. Presentation at the International Technology Education Association
Conference, Atlanta, GA.
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* Washer, B. A., & Wright, M. D. (2001). The effectiveness of Missouri’s new teacher institute.
Presentation at the Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Conference,
New Orleans, LA.
* Wright, M. D. (2001). Designing a new paradigm for technology teacher education in the
information age. Presentation at the 4th International Conference on Technology Education
in the Asia-Pacific Region, Daejon, Korea.
* Wright, M. D. (2001). Redesigning technology teacher education. Presentation at the
International Technology Education Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.
* Wright, R. J., & Wright, M. D. (2001). Implementing the technology standards at the fifth
grade level. Presentation at the International Technology Education Association
Conference, Atlanta, GA.
* Wright, M. D. (2000). A design build program. Presentation at the National Middle School
Association Conference, St. Louis, MO.
* Wright, M. D. (2000). Elementary design and technology (a listserv for elementary teachers).
Presentation at the International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake
City, UT.
* Wright, M. D. (1999). Center for Learning through Integrated Technology Education (LITE).
Presentation at the International Technology Education Association Conference,
Indianapolis, IN.
* Wright, M. D. (1999). Content Standards for Elementary School Technology Education.
Presentation at the International Technology Education Association Conference,
Indianapolis, IN.
* Wright, R. J. & Wright, M. D. (1999). From difficult math concept to complete technology
education activity. Presentation at the International Technology Education Association
Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
* Wright, M. D. & Thomson, C. (1999). An analysis of elementary teachers’ attitudes toward
science and technology: implications for teacher preparation. Presentation at the
International Technology Education Association Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
* Foster, P. N. & Wright, M. D. (1998). Benefits of technology education to children.
Presentation at the International Technology Education Association Conference, Ft. Worth,
TX.
* Wright, M. D. & Foster, P. N. (1998). Elementary students’ attitudes toward technology in
Missouri. Presentation at the International Technology Education Association Conference,
Ft. Worth, TX.
* Wright, M. D. & Foster, P. N. (1998). The Show-me technology project. Presentation at the
International Technology Education Association Conference, Ft. Worth, TX.
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* Wright, R. J. & Wright, M. D. (1998). Integrating language arts, problem-solving, and science
through technology. Presentation at the International Technology Education Association
Conference, Ft. Worth, TX.
* Wright, M. D., Foster, P. N., & Thomson, C. T. (1997). Building alliances with elementary
schools. Presentation at the American Vocational Association, Las Vegas, NV.
* Wright, M. D. (1997). Impact of the Technology for All Americans Project on Canadians.
Presentation at the British Columbia Technology Education Association Conference,
Vancouver, BC.
* Wright, R. J., & Wright, M. D. (1997). A success story: an elementary teacher’s first year
implementing technology education. Presentation at the International Technology
Education Association Conference, Tampa, FL.
* Foster, P. N., Wright, M. D., & Kirkwood, J. J. (1996). In-servicing elementary school
teachers about technology. Presentation at the International Technology Education
Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
* Wright, M. D., & Foster, P. N. (1996). Elementary school technology education dissemination
project. Presentation at the American Vocational Association, Cincinnati, OH.
* Wright, M. D., & Foster, P. N. (1996). Constructional activities for elementary students.
Presentation at the National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC.
* Wright, M. D., Foster, P. N., & Moody, T. (1996). A model for statewide implementation of
elementary school technology education. Presentation at the International Technology
Education Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
* Wright, M. D., & Foster, P. N. (1995). Leaders’ perceptions of optimal future directions for
technology education. Research poster session at the International Technology Education
Association Conference, Nashville, TN.
* Raven, M. R., Wright, M. D., & Shelhamer, V. (1994). Learning and teaching styles of
agricultural and technology education teacher educators and pre-service teachers. National
Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Dallas, TX.
* Wright, M. D. & Miller, L. (1993, April). K-12 Technology Education: An overview of the
Center for Applied Learning. Paper presented at the International Technology Education
Association Conference, Charlotte, NC.
* Wright, M. D. (1992, March). A world in motion: curriculum materials for applied science
for grades 4-6. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association
Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
* Wright, M. D. (1992, March). Recruitment of technology education students in Minnesota.
Research paper presented at the International Technology Education Association
Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
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* Wright, M. D. & Devier, D. H. (1990, April). Technology teacher retention: How serious of
a problem, and what can be done about it? Research paper presented at the International
Technology Education Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
* Wright, M. D. (1989, December). An impending crisis: The supply and demand of industrial
technology teachers 1988 - 1992. Research paper presented at the American Vocational
Association Convention, Orlando, FL.
* Wright, M. D. & Holloway, J. D. (1988, December). From traditional to contemporary:
bridging the curriculum gap. Paper presented at the American Vocational Association
Convention, St. Louis, MO.
* Wright, M. D. (1987, December). Infusing technology education into the elementary school.
Paper presented at the American Vocational Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
* Wright, M. D. (1986, December). Relationships among esteem, job satisfaction, and the
intention to quit teaching of experienced industrial education teachers. Research paper
presented at the American Vocational Association Convention, Dallas, TX.
* Wright, M. D. (1985, December). Dissertation roundtable. Research paper presented at the
American Vocational Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
REGIONAL/STATE PRESENTATIONS (1 Refereed / 24 Reviewed)
Yates, B. K. & Wright, M. D. (2006). Exploring Career Clusters. Presentation at the 13th Annual
Building Bridges Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
Wright, M. D. & Cochran, L. (2006). Classroom management and student motivation.
Presentation at the Annual Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education
Conference, Springfield, MO.
Wright, M. D. (2004). What does the future hold for trade and industrial education? Invited
presentation at the Annual Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education
Conference, Springfield, MO.
Wright, M. D. & Yates, B. K. (2003). Missouri technology education guide. Presentation at the
Missouri Technology Education Association annual summer conference, Springfield, MO.
Wright, M. D. (2002). Why you can’t just teach your “favorite stuff”. Presentation at Missouri
Institute for Technology Education, Warrensburg, MO.
Wright, M. D. (2001). On becoming a master teacher. Presentation at the Annual Missouri
Association of Career and Technical Education Conference, Springfield, MO.
Wright, M. D. (2000). Content standards for technological literacy. Presentation at the Missouri
Technology Education Association annual summer conference, Springfield, MO.
Wright, M. D. (2000). The new teacher institute: viable teacher training for alternative
certification. Presentation to the State Board of Education, St. Louis, MO.
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Wright, M. D. (2000). Contextual based learning and teaching. Presentation at the Winter
G.I.F.T.S. program at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.
Wright, M. D. & Gara, G. (1999). Technology education teacher recruitment. Presentation at
the Missouri Industrial Technology Education Association Fall Conference, Warrensburg,
MO.
Wright, M. D. (1999). The new teacher institute: updated for the 21st century! Presentation at
the Missouri Council of Vocational Administrators Leadership conference, Lake Ozark,
MO.
Wright, M. D. (1998). Learning through Integrated Technology Education (LITE). MU
Partnership for Educational Renewal Fall Conference, Columbia, MO.
Wright, M. D. (1997). Standards for technology education. Presentation at the Missouri
Industrial Technology Education Association, Warrensburg, MO.
Wright, M. D. (1996). Research in elementary school technology education. Invited
presentation at the 83rd Conference of the Mississippi Valley Industrial Teacher Education
Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Wright, M. D. (1995). Technology for all Americans project. Invited presentation at the Iowa
Industrial Technology Education Conference, Waterloo, IA.
* Raven, M. R., Shelhamer, V., & Wright, M. D. (1994). Learning and teaching styles of
agricultural and technology education teacher educators and pre-service teachers.
Proceedings of the 13th Annual Western Region Agricultural Education Research Seminar,
211-222, Honolulu, HI.
Wright, M. D. (1992, November). Results of a nationwide survey to evaluate factors associated
with students' decision to become technology education teachers and the perceived
effectiveness of various recruitment practices and activities. Research paper presented at
the 79th Annual Conference of the Mississippi Valley Industrial Teacher Education
Conference, Chicago, IL.
Wright, M. D. (1992, September). Factors associated with students' selection of technology
education as a major: a two-state comparison. Research paper presented at the Mountain
States Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Wright, M. D. (1991, September). Project 2061 and technology education. Paper presented at
the Minnesota Technology Education Association Annual Conference, St. Cloud, MN.
Wright, M. D. (1990, March). Technology education teacher retention. Research paper
presented at the Ohio Industrial Technology Education Association Annual Conference,
Dayton, OH.
Wright, M. D., Baldwin, D., Gehret, I., & Potter, D. (1989, March). Student activities in
energy/power and transportation. Paper presented at the Ohio Industrial Technology
Education Association Conference, Toledo, OH.
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Wright, M. D. & Devier, D. H. (1989, March). The supply and demand of industrial technology
teachers: 1988-92. Research paper presented at the Ohio Industrial Technology Education
Association Conference, Toledo, OH.
Wright, M. D. & Holloway, J. D. (1988, March). Integrating manufacturing coursework: a
model that works. Paper presented at the Ohio Industrial Technology Education
Association Conference, Akron, OH.
Wright, M. D. & Devier, D. H. (1988, March). The status of industrial arts/technology in Ohio
schools - 1987. Research paper presented at the Ohio Industrial Technology Education
Association Conference, Akron, OH.
Wright, M. D. (1987, July). Update on the status of industrial technology in Ohio. Paper
presented at the Ohio Vocational Association Convention, Cincinnati, OH.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Executive Board member, 2009-2012.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW):
National Advisory Committee, 2006-2008;
Developed model for university accreditation, 2004-2005.
Technology for All Americans Project – Phase III: National Advisory Board Member, 20002002. Project funded by NSF and NASA to develop assessment standards for the
Standards for Technological Literacy.
Technology for All Americans Project – Phase II: Recorder, K-2 and 3-5 Standards
Development Team, 1996-99. Project funded by NSF and NASA to develop standards for
technology education (Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of
Technology).
Technology for All Americans Project – Phase I: National Commission member; Writing Team
member, 1995-1996. Project funded by NSF and NASA to develop Rationale and
Structure for Technology Education.
International Technology Education Association:
Co-Chair, 67th Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, 2005;
President, 2002-2003; President-elect, 2001-2002; Past-President 2003-2004.
Editor, Technology and Children Journal, 1998-2001;
Board of Directors (TECC Director), 1994-1996, and 1996-1998;
Strategic Plan 2000 Task Force D 1995-1998;
Electronic Communication Task Force 1996-98;
ITEA / AVA-TED Liaison Committee 1996-98, and 2000-2002;
Chair, Publications Committee, 1992-1994;
Public Relations Committee, 1993-1996;
Editorial Review Committee for The Technology Teacher, 1987-1993; and 1998-2000;
Task Force E member on teacher retention, 1988-1989.
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Foundation for Technology Education:
Board of Trustees, 1994-1996, 1996-1998, and 2001-2003.
Council on Technology Teacher Education:
Executive Committee, 1993-1995;
Treasurer, 1993 - 1995;
Professional Development Committee, 1989-1994; and 1998-2000;
Liaison Committee, 1988 - 1990.
Technology Education for Children Council:
Director, 1994-1996; and 1996-1998;
Treasurer, 1992-1998;
Executive Committee, 1990-1998;
Newsletter Editor, 1990-1993.
Space Day Foundation Council of Advisors. 2002-2003.
Association for Career and Technical Education (formerly AVA)
Professional Development Committee, 1992-1995.
ACTE-Technology Education Division:
Chair, Editorial and Publications Committee, 1991-1993, member 1987-1990;
Edited and Produced the AVA-TED Newsletter, Spring 1988 and Fall 1987.
Technology Education Association of Missouri:
Future of Technology Education in Missouri Task Force, 1999-2000;
TEAM Elementary School Technology Competition Planning Committee, 1996-1998;
Grant Award Program (DESE), 1996-1998;
Alternative Certification Committee (DESE), 1998.
Center for Applied Learning (Ten Sleep, WY):
Elementary curriculum consultant;
Provided faculty in-service training, developed materials and taxonomy, 1992-1994.
Willson Science and Technology Magnet School (Bozeman, MT):
Elementary curriculum consultant, provided faculty in-service training, consultant for Rural
Regional Model for Excellence in Science, Math, and Technology Education (an NSF
planning grant), 1992-1994.
Minnesota Technology Education Association:
Chair, Committee on Mission and Philosophy Statement, 1990-1991;
Minnesota Teaching Licensure Review & Development Committee, 1990-1991;
Executive Council member, 1990-1991.
Ohio Council on Industrial Technology Teacher Education:
President, 1988-1989;
Secretary, 1987-1988.
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Northwestern Ohio Industrial Technology Education Association:
1st Vice-president, 1989-1990;
2nd Vice-president, 1988-1989;
Secretary, 1987-1988;
Treasurer, 1986-1987.
Ohio Industrial Technology Education Association:
Executive Committee member, 1987-1990;
Ohio Bio-Related Technology Taxonomy Development Committee, 1988-1990;
Ohio Principles of Technology Curriculum Project Advisory Board member, 1987-1989;
Long Range Planning Committee, 1987-1988.
Ohio College Student Industrial Technology Education Association:
State Advisor, 1987-1990.
Ohio Vocational Association:
Treasurer, Industrial Arts Division, 1987-1990;
Professional Development Committee, 1987-1989.
Ohio-Technology Student Association Advisory Board:
Charter member, 1987 - 1990;
Leadership Development Committee, 1988-1990.
Lima City Schools, Lima, OH:
Consultant to assist with development and implementation of an articulated Technology
Education curriculum at the junior high level, 1987-1989.
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools:
Evaluation team member 1986 and 1988.
WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
Technology Education as a Performance Assessment Technique. Missouri Assessment Project
Senior Teachers Meetings. Columbia, MO, October and November 1998.
Teaching Elementary Science Objectives through Technology Education. Hannibal School
District Teacher In-service. Hannibal, MO, October and November 1998.
Learning through Integrated Technology Education and Science (LITES). MU Partnership for
Educational Renewal. Columbia, MO, August 1998.
Orientation to Elementary School Technology Education. Kansas City MO School District,
Aug. 1997.
Elementary School Technology Education: What it Is, and How to Implement It. Shepard
Boulevard (Columbia School District, MO) Elementary faculty in-service, May 1996.
Elementary School Technology Education: What it Is, and How to Implement It. Ashland
School District, MO, Elementary faculty in-service, April 1996.
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Elementary School Technology Education: What it Is, and How to Implement It. Pilot Grove
School District, MO, Elementary faculty in-service, March 1996.
Elementary School Technology Education: What it Is, and How to Implement It. Hallsville
School District, MO, Elementary faculty in-service, February 1996.
Elementary School Technology Education: What it Is, and How to Implement It. New Franklin
School District, MO, Elementary faculty in-service, January 1996.
Infusing Technology Education into the Elementary Classroom: a “Hands-on, Minds-on”
approach to Integrating the Classroom, University of Missouri-Columbia, July 1995.
Teaching Math and Science through Technological Activities: Funded by a Dwight D.
Eisenhower grant, Bozeman, MT, July 1994.
Infusing Technology Education into the Elementary Classroom, Mankato State University, MN,
July 1994.
Creative Design and Technology, Bozeman Public Schools Faculty In-service Training,
Bozeman, MT, January 1994.
Elementary School Technology Education. (Teachers from six states) Center for Applied
Learning, Ten Sleep, WY, June 1993.
Technology Education for Elementary Teachers: Bozeman Public Schools Faculty In-service
Training, Bozeman, MT, January 1993.
Elementary Technology Education In-service Training: Center for Applied Learning, Ten Sleep,
WY, September, October, November, and December 1992, January and February 1993.
Microcomputer Applications for Educators: Big Timber, MT, September and October 1992.
Elementary Technology Education: Workshops conducted in each cluster area, Ada Elementary
School, Ada, Ohio, 1985-1990. (One workshop each year).
Physical Technologies Series Workshop: funded by the Ohio Department of Education, October
and November 1989, and March 1990.
Energy and Power/Transportation Series Workshop: funded by the Ohio Department of
Education, October and November 1988, and March 1989.
Computer applications in educational management: in-service workshop for Ohio Northern
University faculty, September 1985.
File management for research studies: in-service workshop provided for faculty and graduate
students in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Illinois,
April and May 1984.
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Word processing - maintaining your sanity in dissertation writing: provided for graduate
students in the College of Education, University of Illinois, March 1984.
Leadership Training Seminar: provided for chapter officers of Oregon VICA, 1980.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (university)
Elementary School Technology Education
Foundations of Career and Technical Education
History and Philosophy of Technology Education
Lab Planning and Management
Principles of Teaching (Methods)
Selection and Organization of Subject Matter (Curriculum)
Supervision of Student Teaching
Technology and Society / Technology and Change
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (current and former)
American Society for Engineering Education
Association for Career and Technical Education
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Council on Technology Teacher Education
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (formerly ITEA)
Minnesota Technology Education Association
Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference
Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators
Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education
Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
National Council of Local Administrators
Northwestern Ohio Technology Education Association
Ohio Technology Education Association
Ohio Vocational Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Technology Education for Children Council
Technology Education Association of Missouri (TEAM)
Technology Education Association of Montana (TEAM)
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