Ph.D., in Special Education, May 1999, Syracuse University, Syracuse,
NY. Dissertation:
"Academic engagement of high school students with significant disabilities:
A competence oriented interpretation." Chair: Douglas P. Biklen. Certificate
in University Teaching awarded by Syracuse University Graduate School.
This is a study of five high
school students with significant disabilities and their observed participation
and engagement in the academic curriculum in general and special education
classes. The study looked not only at
their engagement, but how their educators perceived and interpreted their
participation in terms of engagement.
Master of Arts in Teaching French, 1970, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
B.A.,1968, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Majors French & Spanish. Foreign Studies: Universidad de Guanajuato, Summer 1964, Universite de Montpellier, Faculte des Lettres et Sciences Humaines 1966-67
Professional Experience
Associate Professor of Special Education, State University of New York at New Paltz, 2005-
Assistant Professor of Special Education, State University of New York
at New Paltz, 1999 to 2005
Teacher, Field supervisor. Syracuse University, Department of Special
Education, Graduate Assistant (courses and supervision of pre-service teachers):
Elementary Practicum supervision of pre-service teachers, 1994-1996; Secondary
practicum for pre-service teachers in inclusive education (SPE 511), Supervision
of practicum students, high school. 1994-1995; "Perspectives on disability";
discussion group leader, re: field placements, Spring 1994
Educational Consultant, Integrative Learning Associates, Inc., 1987-present
Designed and taught Pre-Employment Skills for Syracuse Job Training Partnership Agency, Syracuse Housing Authority students labeled "at risk:" "Career Connections," and "Leadership Training for Students at Promise,"1990-1991
Syracuse Area Reference Person (Administrator), Re-Evaluation Counseling (R.C.), 1987-1993. As Certified R.C. Teacher: classes & workshops, Fundamentals of R.C.; Intermediate and Advanced level classes (leadership, counseling skills.) Disability Support Groups, (letting go of self stereotyping/self limiting attitudes & behaviors). Classes, workshops and groups on prejudice reduction); disability liberation workshops (USA & Canada), 1982-present
Independent consultant to community organizations, administration, business, writing, counseling, 1977-1987
Substitute teacher (all grades), San Francisco Bay Area Schools (Hayward, Mountainview Districts), 1975-1977
Private practice in Chicago in counseling, communication skills and personal development, with individuals and groups, 1974-1975
French teacher (certified, tenured), Chair of Foreign Languages, The Chicago Public High School for Metropolitan Studies. Classes: All levels French, Spanish, independent studies, and student tutoring program in foreign languages; Classes in Music, English and Social Studies; created & managed student led Freshman Orientation program, 1970-1974
French and Spanish teacher, John Marshall Harlan Public High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1969-1970
University Courses Taught/Designed
"Learning Environments," SUNY New Paltz, 1999
"Education of Learners with Special Needs," SUNY New Paltz, 1999
"Multiple Intelligences in Inclusive Classrooms," Syracuse University
1999
"Introduction to Special Education," Cazenovia College, 1997
"Perspectives on Disability," co-taught with Mary Fisher, Syracuse
University, 1997
"Learning with the Whole Brain: Introduction to Integrative/Accelerative
Learning," Syracuse University,1995-1997
"Inclusive Education and The Law," Syracuse University, 1995
"Introduction to The Study Of Elementary and Special Education" (EDU
203), co-created with Douglas Biklen, Syracuse University ,1993 & 1995-7;
taught alone 1996
"Philosophy of Learning (Learning to Learn)," at Syracuse University:
Center for the Study of Learning and Retention, 1988
"Excellence in Teaching,"(Integrative Learning Staff Development Program,)
teaching and materials development, 1987-89
"Activate the Genius in You," co-designed and taught student survival
skills and learning strategies class, Higher Education Opportunity Program,
Syracuse University College, 1987-88
Peters, M. L., Smith, R. M., &
Reid, D. K.,
Smith, R. M. (2006). Classroom management
texts: a study in the representation and misrepresentation of students with
disabilities. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 10(1),
91-104.
Smith, R. M. (2006). Reframing special education:
Reclaiming effective education,” response to ‘Reining In’ Special Education:
Constructions of “Special Education” in New York Times Editorials, 1975-2004”
by Nancy Rice. Disability Studies
Quarterly, 26(2), 37-37.
Smith, R. M., & Nevin, A. (2005).
Conceptualizing liberatory roles for educational and psychological consultants:
Implications for transition planning. Journal of Educational Practice and
Consultation, 16(4), 263-286.
Smith, R. M., & Erevelles, N. (2004).
Towards an enabling education: The difference that disability makes. Educational Researcher 33(8),31-36.
Smith, R. M. (2004). Inscrutible or Meaningful?
Understanding and supporting your inarticulate students. In K.L.Freiberg (Ed.) Educating exceptional children (16
ed.,pp 105-109).
Smith, R. M. (2002). Inscrutable or meaningful?
Understanding and supporting your inarticulate students. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 34(4), 28-33.
Smith, R. M. (2002). Book review-Female forms:
Experiencing and understanding disability by Carol Thomas. Disability, Culture and Education, 1(1), 63-68.
Smith, R., Salend, S., & Ryan, S.
(2001). Watch your language: Closing or
opening the special education curtain. TEACHING
Exceptional Children, 33(4), 18-23.
Smith, R. M. (2001). View from the ivory
tower: How academics construct disability. In Semiotics and Disability: Interrogating the categories of difference. (Eds.)
Swadner, B.B. & Rogers, L. SUNY Press, pp. 55-73.
Smith, R. M. (2000 Mystery or
typical teen: The social construction of academic engagement and disability. Disability & Society 16 (6),
911-924.
Smith, R. M. (2000, December 7, 2000). Competence
oriented teaching: Awareness and
practice. TASH 2000 yearbook: Moving the edge.
Smith, R.M. (1999) "Academic
Engagement of Students with Significant Disabilities and Educators’ Perceptions
of Competence", The Professional Educator 22(1): 17-21.
Smith, R. M. (1999). "View from the ivory tower: How academics
construct disability." In Semiotics and Disability: Interrogating the
categories of difference. (Eds.) Swadner, B.B. & Rogers, L. SUNY
Press pp.
55-73.
Smith, R. M. (1997). "Varied meanings and practice: Teachers' perspectives
regarding high school inclusion." Journal of the Association for the
Severely Handicapped, 22 (4), pp. 235-244
Smith, R. (1996). "Accelerative Learning and the practice of freedom."
Journal
of Accelerative Learning & Teaching, 20(3&4), pp. 117-129
Smith, R. (1996). Moving Out: "Two Self Advocates Choose Their Lifestyles."
Facilitated
Communication Digest, 5 (1) Winter, pp. 3-4
Smith, R.(1995). "Inclusion: Three encouraging Reports." Facilitated
Communication Digest, 4 (1), November, pp. 3-5
Non-academic Publications
Smith, R. (2000). Observing
inclusive Education in
Smith, R. (1998). Offensive
humor: Can I handle it? Tuesday’s Child
Magazine, March/April, pp.31-32
Smith, R. (1990). The
Princes and the Frog: A Green Liberation Tale. Integrative Learning
Associates, Inc.,
Smith, R. (1989). Integrative
Learning Staff Development.
Dessauer, J. (Producer),
Smith, R.,(script coordinator) (1989). Queremos
Dessauer, J., Smith R.
(Co-producers).(1986) Witnesses for Peace
Smith, R. (1985, April).
Teacher as Ally. Present Time, p.65
Smith, R. (1985, April).
Speaking Out on Disability. Present Time,
reprinted in Complete Elegance #9.
Refereed Presentations and Workshops
Landorf, H., Nevin, A., Smith, R. M.,
& Merryfield, M. M. (2007, February 24-27, 2007). Global education and
inclusive education: Does one know the other? Paper presented at the AACTE
59th Annual Meeting,
Nevin, A., & Smith, R. (2007, January
27, 2007). Infusing disability Studies into professional practice:
Perspectives & strategies. Paper presented at the Third Annual Research
Conference,
Smith, R. M., Gallagher, D., Owen, V.,
& Skrtic, T. (2007, APRIL 7, 8, 9 2007). Disability studies and ethical
practice: Proposed standards for educators. Paper presented at the 7th
Annual Second City Conference on Disability Studies in Education,
Smith, R. M., & Nevin, A. (2007, April
7, 8, 9 2007). Transforming the roles of supportive service personnel: A
disability studies perspective. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Second
City Conference on Disability Studies in Education,
Smith, R. M., & Reid, K.
(2006, May 18-20, 2006). The humorous construction of disability:
"Stand-up" comedians in the
Smith, R.M. & Sapon
Shevin, M. (2004, April 12-16) “Wanna hear a joke?”: Generating and comparing anti-oppressive
strategies for challenging racism, homophobia and ableism. Paper presented
at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,
Sapon-Shevin, M., &
Smith, R. (2005, Nov. 9-12, 2005). Using multiple intelligences to teach in
inclusive classrooms. Paper presented at the TASH Annual Conference,
Smith, R., &
Sapon-Shevin, M. (2005, April 10-15, 2005). Teachers addressing racism,
homophobia, and ableism: Strategies and challenges. Paper presented at the
American Educational research association,
Sapon Shevin, M., Smith,
R.M., et. al. (2004, April 12-16)
Teaching for social justice: Enacting our theories in our teaching, research
and practices. Minicourse presented at the American Educational Research
Association Annual Meeting,
Panalist (2004, April 12-16). Social justice and environmental education
standards project. Represented Disability S tudies in Education SIG on
panel at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,
Smith, R.M. (2004, April
12-16) Disability Studies in Education
SIG – business Meeting—Future of the field, future of the SIG, burning issues
and key questions. Presented ethical impact standard and led discussion at
the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,
Marcus, E., Seybert,
J., & Smith, R. M. (2004, March 19-20, 2004). Identity humor. Paper
presented at the Common solutions: Inclusion and diversity at the center,
Raimondi, S., & Smith,
R. M. (2003, November 21-22). UDL
(Universal Design for Learning) Session 5--UDL software: Hands-on application.
Paper presented at the New York State Federation of the Council for Exceptional
Children,
Smith, R. M. (2003, June
19-21, 2003). What if special education
standards and practices required an ethical impact statement. Paper
presented at the Transversing the Chasm Between Disability Studies and Special
Education,
Smith, R. M., &
Garrick-Duhaney, L. (2003, April 21-25, 2003). Disrupting remediation: Preservice special education teachers learning
student's perspectives. Paper presented at the American Educational
Research Association Annual Meeting,
Smith, R. M., & Nevin,
A. (2003, December 10-13, 2003). New
principles working WITH people with disabilities: A critical pedagogy
perspective. Paper presented at the TASH 2003: Possibilities...,
Smith, R. M., & Owen, V.
(2003, April 20-25). Interactive
Symposium -- Social and Environmental Justice Standards: Leadership from AERA SIGs (paper: Towards ethical impact standards in
education). Paper presented at the American Educational Research
Association Annual Meeting,
Smith, R. M., Owen, V.
(2003, April 20-25). Co-Instructor in Mini
Course on “Accountability for social justice: How to write and use standards to
foster social justice education,” sponsored by the Critical Examination of Race,
Ethnicity, Class, and Gender SIG on behalf of Disability Studies in Education SIG at the AERA Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL.
2003, April 20-25, 2003). Postmodern perspectives on technologies of difference and
education: International and comparative
Studies., pre-session sponsored by the Foucault And Education SIG &
Disability Studies in Education SIG; session co-facilitator and panelist. American Educational Research Association
Annual Meeting,
Smith, R. M., &
Sapon-Shevin, M. (2003, December 10-13, 2003). Wanna hear a joke? Identifying and interrupting oppressive remarks and
behaviors. Paper presented at the TASH 2003: Possibilities...,
Smith R. M. (2002). Classroom management texts: A study in
representation and misrepresentation of students with disabilities Paper
presented at the AERA annual Meeting,
Smith, R. M.
(2002). Social and environmental justice:
Should it be evaluated by guidelines or standards?--Interactive symposium.
Paper presented at the AERA annual Meeting,
Whittaker, C.,
& Smith, R. M. (2002, Oct 30-Nov 2, 2002). Close encounters: Writing and discussing teaching cases about diverse
student populations. Paper presented at the 25th Annual TED conference,
Smith, R. M.
(2002, November 21-22). Creating
competence oriented classrooms: Including the inscrutable student. Paper
presented at the New York State Council for Exceptional Children "Special
Education:New Standards, New Visions",
Smith, R. M.,
Cooney, B., Elling, S., & Underys, V. (2002, December 11-14). Best practices in inclusive education.
Paper presented at the TASH "Our Quest: Opportunity, Equality, Justice,
Kluth, P.,
& Smith, R. M. (2002 (Dec 11-14)). How
many ways can you listen? Collaborating with silenced students. Paper
presented at the TASH Annual Meeting,
Salend, S.,
Garrick Duhaney, L., Smith, R., & Gutierrez, M. (2002, April 3-6, 2002). Meeting the needs of migrant students.
Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention &
Expo,
Sapon-Shevin,
M., Fisher, M., & Smith, R. M. (2001, November 14, 2001). Designing and implementing inclusive curriculum: Teaching, community,
and standards. Paper presented at the TASH (formerly The Association for
People with Severe Handicaps),
Smith, R. M. (2001,
November 16, 2001). In their shoes: Teachers learning from students with disabilities. Paper
presented at the TASH (formerly The Association for People with Severe
Handicaps),
Smith, R. M. (2001, November
16, 2001). Multiple intelligences in
inclusive classrooms: Teaching to
strengths and standards. Presented at the TASH (formerly The Association
for People with Severe Handicaps),
Smith, R. M.
(2001, May 21, 2001). Understanding and
including your inarticulate students. Paper presented at the
Smith, R. M.
(2001, April 11, 2001). Interpreting
secondary students with cognitive disabilities. Paper presented at the
American Education Research Association Annual Meeting,
Smith, R. M.,
& Whittaker, C. R. (2001, November 29, 2001). Rights and Remedies: The Legal Side of Special Education. Paper
presented at the Statewide Migrant Education Training,
Smith, R. M. (2000, December
7, 2000). Competence oriented
teaching: Awareness and practice.
Paper presented at the TASH 2000: Moving
the edge,
Smith, R. M. (2000, December
6, 2000). Preconference workshop: Multiple
intelligences in inclusive classrooms. Presented at the TASH 2000: Moving the edge,
Smith, R. M. (2000, July
18-21). Quality education for all
students (strand): Multiple intelligences in inclusive classrooms. Paper
presented at the 4th China-U.S. Conference on Education,
Smith, R.M. (2000). Secondary students with cognitive
disabilities and the construction of academic engagement. American
Education Research Association Annual Meeting,
Smith, R. M. (2000). Competence oriented academics: Insights and
strategies. International Facilitated Communication Conference,
Smith, R.M. (1999). Whole brain learning: Inclusive academics,
music, & games (pre-conference workshop) and Academic
engagement in high school: Creating opportunity for all students. The
Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH) Annual Conference,
Smith, R. M.
(1999). Competence oriented education and
academic engagement of students with significant disabilities.
International Colloquium on Inclusive Education (ICIE), The Politics of
Inclusion,
Smith, R. M.
(1999).Whole brain learning: Inclusive
academics, music, and games. And Promoting
academic engagement of high school students with significant disabilities: A
competence oriented perspective. Inclusive Schools and Communities for
Children and Youth, 7th Annual Conference,
Smith, R. M.
(1999). High school students with
cognitive disabilities: Patterns of acceptance and academic engagement.
American Education Research Association Annual Meeting,
Smith, R.M., Sapon-Shevin, M. (1999). Stereotyping disability humor and the promotion of empowering pedagogy. American Education Research Association Annual Meeting
Smith, R. M. (1999). Academic participation of cognitively
disabled high school students. Holmes Partnership Annual Conference,
Smith, R. M. (1998). Whole brain learning: Inclusive academics, music, and games.
The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH) Annual Conference,
Smith, R., M. & Sapon‑Shevin,
M. (1998). Using disability humor to
promote awareness and inclusive practices.
The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH) Annual Conference,
Smith, R. M. (1998). High school students classified with severe
disabilities: A qualitative study of
inclusion and academics. American Education Research Association Annual
Meeting
Smith, R. M.(1998). Reconstructing
disability in everyday life. Holmes Partnership Annual Meeting,
Sapon-Shevin, M. &
Smith, R.M. (1997). Disability humor: Moving
beyond That’s not funny. The
Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH) Annual Conference,
Smith, R. M. (1997). High school students with severe
disabilities: the meaning of mainstreaming and academic curricula. American
Education Research Association Annual Meeting,
Smith, R. M. &
Sapon-Shevin, M. (1996). What's so funny?
How can you tell? What to do? The
Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH) Annual Conference,
Chadwick, M. & Smith,
R.M. (1996). How
rosy are your rose colored glasses?:
Teaching attitudes for good facilitation. International Facilitated
Communication Conference,
Smith, R.M. (1996). Teaching students about the effects of
stereotyping language. Holmes Group Annual Conference,
Smith, R. M. (1995). Teaching students about the effects of
stereotyping language. The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH)
Annual Conference,
Smith, R. M. (1995). The power of language. Fourth Annual International Facilitated
Berrigan, C., Smith, R. M. ,
Flores, S.,. Kagan, J. (1994). Special
education in
brought home. The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH)
Annual Conference
Smith, R.M. (1994). Heart
to heart.
Smith, R. M. (1994). Education for all. Really!: Including people
with disabilities in our learning communities. Society for Accelerated Learning and
Teaching (SALT), Pre Conference Workshop
Smith, R. M. (1993). Valuing diversity, valuing ourselves: A SALT
approach to valuing diversity training. Society for Accelerated Learning
and Teaching (SALT), 1993 workshop
Knoblauch, A., Smith, R. M.,
Blackmoor, G. (1992). Understanding the
personal insights of the facilitated speaker.
Smith, R. M. (1992). Valuing and working with diversity: A SALT approach. Society for Accelerated
Learning and Teaching (SALT), pre-conference workshop
Smith, R. M. (1992). Women and power. SIETAR INTERNATIONAL (Society for
Intercultural Education, Training, and Research), International Conference in
Smith, R. M. (1992). Team building: Valuing diversity in the workplace.
SIETAR INTERNATIONAL (Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and
Research), International Conference in
Invited Presentations & Workshops
Discussant. (2005, April
10-15, 2005). Social justice, peace, and environmental education standards
guidelines: Theory, research, and international agreements. Paper presented at
the American Educational Research Association,
Panalists: Ferri, B.,
Gallagher, D., Mooney, J., Rice, N., Smith, R., & Solis, S. (2005, May
19-21, 2005). Plenary Session: Disability studies and classroom practice. Paper
presented at the 5th Annual Disability Studies in Education Conference,
Sapon-Shevin, M.,
Instructors, Swadner, E., Schneidewind, N.,
Smith, R. M.,
& Whittaker, C. R. (2001, November 29, 2001). Rights and Remedies: The Legal Side of Special Education. Presented
at the Statewide Migrant Education Training,
Smith, R. M.
(2000, October 28, 2000). Invited workshop:
Multiple intelligences in inclusive classrooms. Paper presented at the
Inclusion conference: A colleagial
morning on important issues, State University of
"Teaching for social justice." Equity and Excellence Conference, University of New Hampshire, strand led by Mara Sapon-Shevin, 1998
"Whole brain learning in inclusive classrooms," and with Mara Sapon-Shevin, "Disability humor." "Better All Together IV" Conference, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, workshops, 1998
"Rhythms of learning: Musical intelligence in classrooms." Oneida NY BOCES, 1997
"Disability Humor: What’s So Funny? What Can You Do?" "Whole Brain Learning In Inclusive Classrooms." Colorado Inclusion conference, interactive workshops, 1997
"Integrating Learning Perspectives: Education for All, Really!" Edward Smith Elementary School, Syracuse, NY, In-service workshop for 150 faculty, October 6, 1995
"Infusing cultural diversity into the classroom." with Joya Carter, Syracuse University All-Academy Workshops for Co-operating Teachers, March 19, 1997
"Introduction to Integrative Learning." Syracuse University All-Academy Workshops for Co-operating Teachers, March 22, 1995
"Introduction to integrative learning. Syracuse University Professional Development School Conversations," March 8, 1995
. "Our Perfect Bodies: Working as Allies with People with Disabilities." The Carlton School of Social Work, Ottawa, Canada, ." October 15-16, 1993
"Valuing diversity." Le Moyne College, training series; class to train small group workshop leaders, 1993
"Disability awareness for educators." Syracuse University School of Education. "Speak-out" Panel moderator, 1991
"Leisure, Fun, and Fitness Starts Now." Plenary Session. ARISE, Annual Independent Living Conference, Syracuse, NY, 1992
"Managing cultural diversity." Salvation Army two day workshop, 1992
Syracuse City Schools, Workshops, (1989-1992):
"Unconscious bias in the classroom"
"Overcoming learning barriers"
"Building self- esteem into the curriculum"
"Students at risk to students at promise: Building your learning community" (30 hour class)
Reevaluation Counseling Workshops (Local, National, International) (1982 - Present)
"Eliminating white racism"
"Our bodies, our lives." (Identifying & recovering from the effect of racism, sexism, classism, disability oppression on our physical well being) (one and two day workshops)
"Liberation and empowerment for people with disabilities & allies"
"Liberation from oppression & internalized oppression"
"Fundamentals of Re-Evaluation Counseling"
"Advanced Re-Evaluation Counseling"
Invited workshops before 1988:
"Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution." Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 200A, Syracuse, NY
Disability Awareness , Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY
"Pluralism." Girl Scouts, Syracuse Chapter
"Using integrative learning and peer counseling to overcome learning blocks." Transitional Living Services, Syracuse, NY.
"Overcoming Prejudiced Attitudes and Behaviors." Eastern Paramedics, quarterly orientation for new employees, 1986-1989
"Effective peer counseling." "Co-dependency"; "Self-esteem." ARISE Independent Living Center, Syracuse, N.Y. Inservice presentations
Disabled Women's Speak Out , creative consultant and facilitator, ARISE Independent Living Center Annual Conference, Syracuse, NY., 1987
"Emotional release and physical healing." Health Fair '88, Syracuse N. Y., workshop
"The disabled addict." (Disability Awareness Workshop). Onondaga Council on Alcoholism/addictions, Inc.
"Civil rights awareness." U.S. Department of Soil Conservation
"Empowerment, key to overcoming prejudice." May Memorial Unitarian Society.(Workshop)
"Eliminating racism." "Building bridges across disabling barriers." "Introduction to Re-Evaluation Counseling." "Overcoming learning blocks." Syracuse Women's Information Center, workshops
Second Annual New York State Self Advocacy Conference. Address to plenary session, workshop on improving living situation of developmentally disabled self-advocates, 1986
"Emotional release and physical healing: Building your own support network." Syracuse Center for Self Healing.
Syracuse Peace Council, Staff development (Unlearning racism)
Teaching Certificates
New York State Permanent Teacher Certification: French, Spanish, Special Education
Re-Evaluation Counseling Permanent Teacher Certification
Grants and Awards
Syracuse University Graduate Fellowship, 1998-1999
Holmes Scholar, 1995-1999, Syracuse University Dept. of Education
Graduate Assistantship, 1993-1998
Graduate Student Organization Travel Grants 1993-1998
Department of Education Travel Grant 1993-1998
Teaching Fellow Travel Grant, Future Professoriat Program, 1995
Hometown Video Festival Award for Witnesses for Peace, 1986 to Syracuse Alternative Media Network, produced by R. Smith & J. Dessauer
Syracuse Chapter Arthritis Foundation Award: Outstanding Achievement for 1984
Ford Foundation Tuition & Internship Scholarship to University of Chicago, Department of Education, Summer 1970.
Honorable Mention Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Competition, 1968
Continuing Education
Society for Accelerated Learning and Teaching: Accelerated Learning Training Institute with Georgi Lozonov, 1991
Learning Styles Network, St. John's University, Queens N.Y., 1991; Teaching Students Through their Individual Learning Styles, at BOCES I, Buffalo, NY
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Excellence In Teaching In the Information Age, Levels I-III, Integrative Learning Staff Development under Peter Kline, Master Trainer, 1987-89
Social Policy and Disability, Fall 1986
Magazine Article Writing, Fall 1983
Basic Accounting, Fall 1980
National Coalition Building Institute, Boston, Mass., 1986 Prejudice Reduction and Coalition Building Training
Advanced Re-Evaluation Counseling, Advanced Training yearly since 1985, quarterly weekends since 1983
Access Institute of ADAPT, Denver Colorado, May 1986 (Community organization and negotiating skills)
Grantsmanship Center Training Program, 1981
Wright Junior College, Chicago, Illinois ,1974-75, Theory & Practice
of Group Behavior, Community Health Problems
Oasis, Midwest Center for Human Potential, Chicago, Illinois, 2 year
Facilitator Training Program completed March 1973, continuing training
through 1975
Community Service
Dept. Education: Multicultural Affairs Committee, Search Committee, Student Member, Disability Access Consultant, Proposal Reviewer, Facilitated Communication Conference. Syracuse University, 1993-98
American Education Research Association, SIG/Critical examination of race, ethnicity, class, and gender; Proposal Reviewer. 1996-present
International Alliance for Learning, Annual Conference: Convened meeting of Special Interest Group for Inclusion of People with Special Needs and Disabilities in the Integrative/Accelerative Learning Classroom (SIG Inclusion/Special Needs), 1996.
Board member of Society for Accelerated Learning and Teaching (SALT), 1993-1995.
Advisory Board, Enable, Consumer Directed Personal Care Program, Syracuse, NY 1992-present
Commissioner, Human Rights Commission of Syracuse and Onondaga County, Commissioner; Employment Committee, 1989-1993
Disabled In Action of Greater Syracuse, Inc. Past President; community advocate: Spokesperson & lead negotiator in campaign for accessible mass transit, CENTRO (Transit Authority) transition committee to lift equipped service; Advisory Committee to Onondaga County Department of Social Services for Consumer Directed Attendant Care Program beginning 1991. membership 1980-present
ADAPT (American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit), national negotiator and organizer regarding handicapped access to McDonalds, 1984-85
Syracuse University Center on Human Policy Institute: Community Living for Adults, consulting participant May 21,22 1989
Syracuse Alternative Media Network, Founding board member, 1985 to present. Co-producer of documentary, Witness For Peace (re: visit to Nicaragua); script coordinator Of Queremos La Paz: Nicaraguans Speak to North Americans; script coordinator for Women’s Options (poor and working class women speak of their lives and futures, in progress). 1984-present
Syracuse Community Choir, member, Coordinating Committee (grant writing, creative consultant), chair membership committee, 1985-present
Onondaga County Council on the Disabled, Committee on Home Care Services and Policy 1988-1992
Arthritis Foundation, volunteer & grants coordinator. 1981-1984
ARISE (Alternatives for Reaching Independence through Services and Engineering) Independent Living Center, Founding Board. 1981-1985
New York State Coalition of People with Disabilities, 1980-1986
Professional Affiliations
American Education Research Association (AERA)
AERA SIG/Critical Examination of Race, Ethnicity, Class & Gender
International Alliance for Learning (formerly SALT), Co-ordinator SIG/Special Needs
Society for Accelerated Learning and Teaching (SALT), Board Member 1993-1995
The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH).
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National Coalition Building Institute
Other Employment
Free lance translator, Leo Kanner Associates, San Mateo, California, 1975-1977
Placements under Antioch College Co-operative Work Program, 1964-1967:
Rochester Children's Nursery, Rochester, N.Y., Assistant Kindergarten Teacher, 1964 Children's Convalescent Hospital, Washington, D.C., Group Worker (disturbed children ages 3-9), 1964
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, New York, Social Work Aide OB-GYN, (research, group work with GYN patients), 1965
AECM, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, N. Y., Social Work Aide, Obstetrics Home Care, (Interviews, visits to post-natal mothers), 1965
University of Southern California Psychological Research and Services Center, secretary-receptionist,1966
Chateau de Charbonnieres, Authon-du-Perche, France, "au pair" in family-run hotel, 1966
Bar Ceuta, Marbella (Malaga), Spain, bartender, 1967