Honors, Awards, and Fellowships

   
• Top Ranked Professor, Tecnologico De Monterrey University, 2006
   
• Professor of the Year, American University, 2005
   
• Adjunct Professor of the Year, American University, 2002
   
• Communications Alumnus of the Year, University of Northern Iowa, 2001
   
• Who’s Who In America’s Teachers, 1996 & 1998
   
• CINE Award, If You Change Your Mind, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1990-1992
   
• CINE Award, Remotely Science, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1990-1992
   
• Presidential Environmental Youth Award, Trash: What A Waste, Year 1990
   
• Washington Post Agnes Meyer Teacher of the Year Finalist, Year 1991
   
• Best of the Fest Award, Bottom of the Ninth, American University Film School, Year 1991

Grants and Sponsored Research

   
• $20,000 grant to create Independence from Dependence, an anti-smoking campaign produced by college students targeting high school seniors, 2004
   
• $40,000 grant to create an educational documentary on the science and effects of cocaine, NIDA, 1990
   
• $25,000 grant to create an educational documentary to encourage women and minorities to pursue science careers, NIDA, 1992
   
• $5000 grant to create Editorial Cartooning Program for High School Students, Herb Block Foundation, 2008       

Media Appearances

   
• Professional Narrator and Voice Over Talent:  American Red Cross, U.S. Park Service, Department of Agriculture, Catholic Communication Campaign, Democratic National Committee, Bell Atlantic Corporation, MCI, Environmental Protection Agency
   
• Actor, Homicide, NBC
   
• Actor, Major League II, Major Motion Picture

Executive Experience

   
• Director Discover the World of Communication Program, American University, 2001-Present
   
• AU Discover the World of Communication Program in California, Director, 2009
   
• Coordinator of Innovative Initiatives, Signature, Magnet & Highly Gifted Center Programs, Montgomery County Public Schools, 2000-2004
   
• Humanities and Communication Magnet Program Coordinator, Montgomery County Public Schools, 1993-2000
   
• Honors Advisory Board, 2010-2011 

Films/Documentaries

   
• Professor/Producer, ten mini-documentaries, Cross Cultural Cinema, Monterrey, Mexico/American University, 2007-2008
   
• Executive Director/Producer/Consultant, Second Hand Smoke, Community Health Consulting, LLC, 2007
   
• Professor/Producer, Trading Places, Monterrey, Mexico/American University, 2006
   
• Director/Producer, Independence from Dependence, an anti-smoking campaign produced by college students targeting high school seniors, 2004
   
• Executive Director/Producer, Immigration, Montgomery County Public Schools, 2004
   
• Executive Producer/Writer/Director/Consultant, Government By The People, Montgomery County Public Schools, 2003
   
• Executive Director/Producer, Good Listening: A Pathway to Improved Relationships, St. James’ Episcopal Church, 2002
   
• Executive Director/Producer, On Becoming a Good Listener, Prison Aftercare Ministry Training, 2002
   
• Executive Director/Producer, Dealing With Substance Abuse, Prison Aftercare Ministry Training Series, 2002
   
• Executive Director/Producer/Consultant, Quit While You’re Ahead Public Service Announcement, Teen Tobacco Campaign, 2002
   
• Executive Producer, Remotely Science, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, Maryland
   
• Executive Producer, If You Change Your Mind, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, Maryland
   
• Director/Producer, Trash: What A Waste, an educational documentary on every day things every person can do to recycle and save the environment, MCPS

Professional Presentations

   
• Environmental Filmmaking for Peace, Forum Universal de las Culturas (Universal Forum of Cultures), Presenter,  Monterrey, Mexico, 2007
   
• Student Television Network, Presenter and Exhibitor, 2009
   
• American Film Institute for the Montgomery County Public Schools Environmental Film Fest, Keynote Speaker, 2007, 2008
   
• Ann Ferren Teaching Conference, American University, Moderator/Presenter,  2003-2007
   
• George Washington University Workshop to Media Professionals, Presenter, Mentoring The High School Student,  2006
   
• National School Board Association Convention on Technology and Learning, Presenter, 1996-2002
   
• American University, Best Teaching Practices, Presenter, 2006, 2007

Work In Progress

YMAT, Young Mothers Against Tobacco PSA, Teen Mothers are empowered to make a positive difference in their child's lives by protecting them from second hand smoke.