Taught survey courses in World History and Ancient History. Both courses include primary source analysis and team-based research activities aimed at developing an understanding of the work of historians. The World History course is built on the theme of global cross-cultural encounters, while Ancient History focuses on the cultural and political contributions of the societies being studied.

Taught interdisciplinary courses in history and public policy for undergraduates and summer programs for high school students. Courses focus on maritime, environmental, Caribbean and Atlantic World histories, and are taught within the contexts modern public policies related to environmental and ocean management, maritime transportation and international naval relationships. SEA operates as an experiential semester program conducted both on shore as well at sea on board two 120-foot… Show more Taught interdisciplinary courses in history and public policy for undergraduates and summer programs for high school students. Courses focus on maritime, environmental, Caribbean and Atlantic World histories, and are taught within the contexts modern public policies related to environmental and ocean management, maritime transportation and international naval relationships. SEA operates as an experiential semester program conducted both on shore as well at sea on board two 120-foot, square-rigged sailing ships. My experience includes extended teaching underway and during port stops in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific. Show less

Created federally approved curricula meeting international standards for training ships' officers and crew. Created lesson plans, designed interactive group exercises and projects. Researched and assembled appropriate texts, readings, and case studies. Monitored course approvals by U.S. Coast Guard. Oversaw renewal of existing course approvals. Assisted students and existing crew with professional licensing processes. Developed a Safety Management System manual for shipboard operations… Show more Created federally approved curricula meeting international standards for training ships' officers and crew. Created lesson plans, designed interactive group exercises and projects. Researched and assembled appropriate texts, readings, and case studies. Monitored course approvals by U.S. Coast Guard. Oversaw renewal of existing course approvals. Assisted students and existing crew with professional licensing processes. Developed a Safety Management System manual for shipboard operations. Supported the ships' navigational needs. Sailed as Chief Mate; taught navigation and seamanship. Show less

Mentored students as part of a Team-Based Learning survey class in ancient world history. Worked with teams of students as they analyzed primary and secondary sources, resulting in papers, online multi-media presentations, and other creative expressions.

Planned and conducted survey classes on U.S. and European History. Students explored packages of primary sources to answer questions aimed at creating narratives and interpretations of specific events.

Worked for a wide variety of experiential education programs conducted on traditional sailing ships. Students were primarily college undergraduate and high school students, but individual programs included everything from elementary school to adults from the general public. Taught celestial navigation, piloting and traditional seamanship in a historical and cultural context. Guided students on shoreside excursions in a variety of historic and ecological locales.Vessels include the full… Show more Worked for a wide variety of experiential education programs conducted on traditional sailing ships. Students were primarily college undergraduate and high school students, but individual programs included everything from elementary school to adults from the general public. Taught celestial navigation, piloting and traditional seamanship in a historical and cultural context. Guided students on shoreside excursions in a variety of historic and ecological locales.Vessels include the full rigged ships Oliver Hazard Perry, Bounty, schooner Ocean Star, topsail schooner Westward, sloop Geronimo; topsail sloop Providence; schooner Ernestina. Additional extensive time at sea aboard several other tall ships and numerous yachts. Show less

Produced a highly regarded series of annually updated technical reference handbooks on marine navigation used by ship captains and mariners. Directly responsible for research, writing, editing, layout and print production of three volumes totalling 2,500 pages each year. Included managing a team of freelancers.This included fostering relationships with numerous federal and international government agencies to gather data, conducting extensive fact-checking on marine facilities and… Show more Produced a highly regarded series of annually updated technical reference handbooks on marine navigation used by ship captains and mariners. Directly responsible for research, writing, editing, layout and print production of three volumes totalling 2,500 pages each year. Included managing a team of freelancers.This included fostering relationships with numerous federal and international government agencies to gather data, conducting extensive fact-checking on marine facilities and navigational characteristics in ports throughout the Caribbean basin, eastern North Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Created and maintained several extensive databases.Crafted public presence through educational seminars for mariners, a subscription newsletter on navigational-related topics, and regularly updated website. Show less

Reported on statewide environmental issues including Everglades pollution, water management, coastal development, and invasive species. Wrote a popular column guiding readers to opportunities for exploring native Florida ecosystems. Covered boating news.Also spent time as a general assignment and local government reporter, writing extensively about downtown redevelopment efforts.