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Hello. Thank you for visiting my ePortfolio.
I'm a professor and program coordinator of Minnesota State, Mankato's unique Master of Science in Experiential Education program.
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My professional mission is to promote reflective, authentic leadership and experience-based learning through example, teaching, scholarship, and encouragement.
In 2019, I relocated with the MS in Experiential Education to the Dept. of Recreation, Parks, & Leisure Services. Previously, I taught and advised for several years at the Master and Doctorate levels and coordinated both the MS in Experiential Education and the MS in Educational Leadership in the Dept. of Educational Leadership at MSU.
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The span of my career includes employment with summer camps, church camps, challenge course companies, adventure and wilderness tripping programs, nature centers, campgrounds, outdoor environmental education centers, and horse programs in Texas, Colorado, Kentucky, and Michigan.
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
Qualitative Research Methods
Historical Narrative Inquiry
History of Outdoor Education in the United States
Lloyd Burgess Sharp - Pioneer in Outdoor Education
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Outdoor Leadership
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ACADEMIC INTERESTS
Pedagogy in Outdoor Education & Experiential Education
Leadership Philosophy
Group Leadership & Group Dynamics
Organizational Change
Organizational Culture & Climate
Adult Learning Theory
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