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Degrees
M.S. Bilingual and Multicultural Education, School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT, 1988
B.S. Chemistry, Juniata College, PA, 1981
Current positions
International Training Consultant (2005- )
Liaison to Dep't. of Education for Vernacular Education (1999-2001, 2003- )
Training coordinator, SIL and TLP [Translation and Literacy Programme] (2000- )
Other experience
Literacy and Scripture-in-Use worker, SIL Vanuatu (1991- )
Literacy coordinator, SIL Vanuatu (1996-2003)
International Training Consultant SIL (1999-2001)
Vanuatu Group Co-Director (1996-2000)
SIL teacher: Horsleys Green (Phonetics and Language learning (1988), Dallas (Field Methods) (1991), South Pacific (Grammar, language learning and training across cultures) (1991, 1994).
Coordinator language-learning workshop for WMed group in (1995)
Technical English teacher for engineering students at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico (1987-1988)
Translated technical papers from German to English for Bethlehem Steel Research Division, Bethlehem, PA (1986-1987, 1991)
Bilingual school teacher in Puerto Rico (1987)
Peace Corps, Fiji: Chemistry/Physics Teacher (1984-1985)
Chemical Engineer/Researcher at Eastman Kodak (1982-1984)
Memberships
National Language Counsel, Vanuatu (2002)
Language proficiency
German: 2+ reading and listening
Bislama: FSI level 4
Spanish: FSI level 2 reading
Namakura, Vanuatu: FSI level 2 reading
Research interests
Using competency-based training in Vanuatu for translation
The theory of teaching and training adults
Melanesian thinking patterns as reflected in their language
Selected publications
Publications in SIL International Bibliography
1988. unpublished thesis for M.A., School for International Training - Brattleboro, VT.
Selected Papers Presented
2003. "The learning cycle: experiential learning in Vanuatu." Presented at the SIL Darwin Training Summit, Darwin, Australia.
2002. "Vernacular Education in Vanuatu: a fond memory, an older generation, or a hope for each generation?" Presented at the Education Forum at the University of the South Pacific, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
2001. "Bible Movement in Vanuatu." Presented at ILAC IV (International Language Assessment Conference), Chiang Mai, Thailand.
2000. "A philosophy for Literacy in Vanuatu." Presented at the International Literacy Conference, Ukarumpa, PNG. | 