Ph.D. (December 1973) – University of Maryland, College Park Major – Educational Administration, Supervision and Curriculum

Areas of specialization – leadership, organization and group behavior, curriculum development and evaluation

MA (June 1972) – University of Maryland, College Park Major – Government and Politics. Areas of specialization – political socialization, legislative process

BA (June 1965) – Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West VirginiaMajor – History and Political Science. Minor – English

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, George Mason University College of Education and Human Development, Education Leadership Program. 8/09 - present

Superintendent. Arlington Public Schools, Arlington County, Virginia. 7/97 - 7/09

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services. Spring Independent School District, Houston, Texas. 7/81 - 6/97.

Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick County, Maryland.  Variety of positions including teaching, building administration, central office administraton (1965-1981).