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Department of Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Department of Engineering Technology

Building the Future.

## Hands-on Learning

The Department of Engineering Technology combines traditional engineering courses with practical, hands-on learning to provide students with the skills they need to be successful in a wide range of industries.

Students will be prepared for careers working in automotive, manufacturing, or welding industries. With extensive hands-on opportunities and attentive faculty instruction, students attain a solid technical foundation.

Graduates with these skills are highly sought after and readily find lucrative employment around the world.

## Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our

Degrees and Programs page.

Advanced Vehicle Systems (B.S.)

Explore the advanced automobile systems and how to maintain them.

Automotive Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Apply scientific and engineering knowledge to design, develop, and maintain various automotive systems.

Automotive Technology Management (B.S.)

Learn about care and maintenance of automobiles and how to manage an automotive-related business.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Improve production processes and systems that build products.

Welding and Fabrication Technology (B.S.)

Join metals and build structures using advanced welding techniques.

Welding Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Use math, science, and tools to design and develop welding processes for quality engineering projects.

## Associate Degrees We Offer

Automotive Technology (A.A.S.)

Learn about how to care and maintenance automobiles as an automotive repair technician.

Welding and Fabrication Technology (A.A.S.)

Gain a basic understanding of welding and the techniques used to fuse metal.

## Minors Offered

Automotive Technology

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Welding Technology

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Automotive Student Resources | Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Automotive Student Resources

Discover educational objectives, financial opportunities, and career plans to aid you in decision making for your automotive degree.

Tool List

Find out which tools you'll need for work in our automotive labs.

Find Tool Resources

ASE Certification

Learn what tests you can take to become Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.

Learn About Certification

Career Opportunities

Find businesses looking to hire BYU-Idaho automotive students, or browse the school's resources to help you find the best fit for you.

Discover Careers

## Course Sequence Documents

Automotive Engineering Technology BS (PDF)

November 06, 2024 01:06 PM

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Advanced Vehicle Systems BS (PDF)

November 06, 2024 01:07 PM

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Automotive Technology Management BS (PDF)

November 06, 2024 01:08 PM

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Automotive Technology AAS (PDF)

November 06, 2024 01:08 PM

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Career & Internship Expeditions | Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Engineering Technology Career & Internship Expeditions

## Explore Career & Internship Opportunities

Automotive students have the opportunity to participate in trips to various cities in the U.S. where they will visit companies and network with employers. To be considered, you must fill out an application and turn it in. 
 
****Other Expeditions:**** 
For information on other upcoming university expeditons, visit the University Expedition Page*. 
 
***Applications currently not open.**
Financial Opportunities | Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Engineering Technology Financial Opportunities

Learn more about how to obtain scholarships and other financial help for academic costs.

## University Scholarships & Financial Aid

BYU-Idaho Financial Aid

(Just follow the links that apply to you).

- If you need financial help to purchase required tools for Automotive classes, please speak with a Student Financial Aid counselor in the Kimball Building, room 100. The Financial Aid Office will explore options for your situation.

## Industry Scholarships

- SEMA Scholarship
- EREF Scholarships
- Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Scholarships
- Shear Comfort Engineering and Automotive Technology Scholarship
- Kelly Engineering Scholarship
- Federal-Mogul Scholarship
Department of Engineering Technology Faculty | BYU-Idaho

# Department of Engineering Technology Faculty

## Office & Managers

Justin Miller

****Department Chair**** 
millerju@byui.edu 
208-496-7662

Jessica Gunderson

****Office Manager**** 
gundersonj@byui.edu 
208-496-7654

David Ayala

****Mechanical Lab Manager**** 
ayalad@byui.edu 
208-496-7627

Jay Haslam

****Mechanical Lab Technician**** 
haslamja@byui.edu 
208-496-7512

## Automotive

Keegan Hunter

****Faculty**** 
hunterk@byui.edu 
208-496-7664

Doug Phillips

****Faculty**** 
phillipsd@byui.edu 
208-496-7652

Josh Tollefson

****Faculty**** 
tollefsonj@byui.edu 
208-496-7661

Enrique Reyes

****Faculty**** 
reyesen@byui.edu 
208-496-7668

Troy Spratling

****Faculty**** 
spratlingt@byui.edu 
208-496-7663

Tom Waldron

****Faculty**** 
waldront@byui.edu 
208-496-7502

## Manufacturing

Kyle Kinghorn

****Faculty**** 
kinghornk@byui.edu 
208-496-7655

Jayson Kunzler

****Faculty**** 
kunzlerj@byui.edu 
208-496-3634

Dru Laws

****Faculty**** 
lawsd@byui.edu

Joel Mundt

****Faculty**** 
mundtj@byui.edu 
208-496-7644

## Welding

Kevin Orme

****Faculty**** 
ormek@byui.edu 
208-496-7647

Clay Rasmussen

****Faculty**** 
rasmussenc@byui.edu 
208-496-7649

Andrew Wilson

****Faculty**** 
wilsonand@byui.edu 
208-496-7620
Society of Automotive Engineers | Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Society of Automative Engineers (SAE)

Learn more about activities, events, and other opportunities offered by the Automotive Technology Program for members of our ****Society of Automotive Engineers**** (SAE).

Join SAE

## Student Activities

SAE Event Schedule

Find out when the societies' events and activities will be held.

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SAE Student Leadership

Contact our SAE student leaders, or apply to become one yourself.

Learn More About Leadership

SAE Supermileage Team

Help us build a vehicle with the best fuel economy possible.

Find Out How to Join

Career & Internship Expeditions

Travel to visit companies and network with potential employers.

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Student Resources | Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Engineering Technology Student Resources

## Find Resources to Help You Succeed

Find student resources from the Department of Engineering Technology, home to Automotive, Manufacturing, and Welding Degrees and Majors.

Advising

Find answers to Engineering Technology degree questions, or schedule an appointment with advising.

Go to Advising

Academic Support Centers

Get study help from the Academic Support Centers and more.

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Internships & Careers

Discover Engineering Technology-specific information on where to find the best internship opportunities.

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## Current Student Help

Automotive Student Resources

February 02, 2023 09:59 AM

Discover educational objectives, financial opportunities, and career plans to aid you in decision making for your automotive degree.

View Automotive Resources

Manufacturing Student Resources

February 02, 2023 11:56 AM

Discover educational objectives, data, and course plans to aid you in decision making for your manufacturing degree.

View Manufacturing Resources

Welding Student Resources

February 02, 2023 12:42 PM

Discover welding degree information and outcomes within the Department of Engineering Technology.

View Welding Resources

Society of Automative Engineers (SAE)

February 02, 2023 10:25 AM

Learn more about activities, events, and other opportunities offered by the Automotive Technology Program for members of our ****Society of Automotive Engineers**** (SAE).

Learn about activities

ASE Certification

February 02, 2023 11:11 AM

Students are required to take certain ASE certification exams in order to graduate and continue in the workforce.

Learn about certification

Engineering Technology Career & Internship Expeditions

February 02, 2023 11:34 AM

Automotive students have the opportunity to participate in trips to cities in the U.S. where they will visit companies and network with employers.

Learn about expiditions

Automotive Tool Lists

February 02, 2023 11:31 AM

Find information on the tools required for Engineering Technology degrees.

Find tool resources

Engineering Technology Financial Opportunities

February 02, 2023 10:58 AM

Learn more about how to obtain scholarships and other financial help for academic costs.

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Vehicle Repairs | Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Vehicle Repairs

Automotive Engineering Technology students repair vehicles for students, faculty, and community members.

Complete the Automotive Repair Request Form Below and Be Added to Our Waitlist

Email automotivedept@byui.edu, or call 208-496-7660 with questions.

Automotive Repair Request Form

## Project Labs

Electrical

Problems with batteries, starting (no or slow crank), charging (alternators), and issues with basic electrical accessories: lights, horns, wipers, windows, door locks, air bags, cruise control, etc. (1990 or newer).

Engine Performance

Hard starts or won't stay running, check engine lights, hesitates during acceleration, backfires, idle speed fluctuates, coolant leaks, overheats, or stalls when coming to a stop (1996 or newer).

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Brakes, wheel bearings, tie rods, tires, shocks & struts, ball joints, loose steering, and wheel alignment (1990 or newer).

Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains

Manual transmission, clutches, 4-wheel drive, CV axles and boots, differentials, grinding noise when shifting, clicking noises from wheels on corners, and vibration under acceleration (1996 or newer).

Emerging Powertrain Technologies

Any symptoms for electric or hybrid vehicles.

Heating and AC (Spring/Fall only)

Inadequate passenger cooling, blower motors not working, evacuation and recharge (1996 or newer).

Engine Overhaul (Winter/Spring only)

Cars needing the engine completely rebuilt or with serious engine problems, engine noises, smoke, etc. (****$1000 deposit****).

Automatic Transmissions (Fall/Winter only)

Shifting issues, transmission fluid flushes, transmission and trans-axle rebuilds (****$500 deposit****).

****Disclaimer:**** **Vehicle repairs will be completed as an instructional project by BYU-Idaho automotive students.** ******The university and its employees and agents will not be liable for loss or damage to the vehicle. You agree that the vehicle will not be released until fees are paid.****** **A mechanics lien may be assigned to the vehicle to recover those fees. Students may operate the vehicle for purposes of testing and diagnosis at your risk. Automotive students repair vehicles for students, faculty, and community members.**

The criteria for repairs at our facility are:

- The projects are selected based on student needs to fulfill course requirements, and NOT on a first come first serve basis. The technicians will contact you when they are ready to work on your vehicle.
- We need projects that are related to our classwork. We cannot accept all types of repairs.
- We need your vehicle for several days, possibly weeks. Once we start work on your car, you cannot take your car until the project is completed.
- An authorization of at least $100 for cost of repairs is required for all repair requests.
- After the vehicle is completed, it must be picked up within 24 hours.
- A deposit of $500 is required for transmission rebuilds and $1000 is required for engine rebuilds.
Welding Student Resources | Engineering Technology | BYU-Idaho

# Welding Student Resources

Discover welding degree information and outcomes within the Department of Engineering Technology.

## Program Requirements

Requirements for graduation are found in the course catalog.

BS in Welding Engineering Technology

2020-2021 
 
2019-2020 
 
2017-2019 
 
2016-2017

BS in Welding and Fabrication Technology Management

2020-2021 
 
2019-2020 
 
2017-2019 
 
2016-2017

AAS in Welding and Fabrication Technology

2020-2021 
 
2019-2020 
 
2017-2019 
 
2016-2017

## Student Outcomes

## BS in Welding Engineering Technology

1. ****CAD/CAM Tools**** - Design, model, and fabricate components using modern CAD/CAM and other software tools and appropriate manufacturing processes.
2. ****Team Work**** - Function well within a multi-disciplinary team.
3. ****Communication**** - Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
4. ****Inspection and Codes**** - Understanding of welding codes, standards and quality control.
5. ****Welding Sciences**** - Develop sound understanding of welding sciences.
6. ****Automation**** - Develop familiarity with industry automation principles and practices.

## BS in Welding and Fabrication Technology Management

1. ****Management**** - Gain critical competencies in finance, marketing, supply chain management, or entrepreneurship management.
2. ****Team Work**** - Function well within a multi-disciplinary team.
3. ****Communication**** - Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
4. ****Inspection and Codes**** - Understanding of welding codes, standards and quality control.
5. ****Welding Sciences**** - Develop sound understanding of welding sciences.
6. ****Spreadsheets**** - Proficiently use spreadsheets to do analysis for making business decisions.
7. ****Automation**** - Develop familiarity with industry automation principles and practices.

## AAS in Welding and Fabrication Technology

1. ****Fundamentals**** - Understand fundamental principles of math, chemistry, and physics.
2. ****CAD/CAM Tools**** - Develop competency in basic CAD.
3. ****Welding Sciences**** - Develop sound understanding of basic welding sciences.
4. ****Communication**** - Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
5. ****Inspection and Codes**** - Understanding of welding codes, standards and quality control.

## Recommended Course Sequence

Use the following flowcharts to assist you in planning your path to graduation.

BS in Welding Engineering Technology

2026-2027

BS in Welding and Fabrication Technology Management

2026-2027

AAS in Welding and Fabrication Technology

2026-2027
Department of English | BYU-Idaho

# Department of English

Study literature, language, and writing to better understand the complex experiences of the human world.

## Become Acquainted with all Literature

With an English degree you will study literature, language, and writing to better understand the complex experiences of the human world. Can that lead you to a career? Yes!

Recent studies show that skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking, and complex reasoning lead to greater professional and personal success when compared to completing a specific degree. A degree in English builds these core skills and prepares you for many diverse fields.

Get started with English 150 and move on from there! You may find your life changed forever. You can look forward to a similar experience as****President Dallin H. Oaks had in his freshman English class****at BYU:

"I am profoundly grateful for BYU for teaching me what an education was. It was in classes that I often could recognize having a profound effect on my life, whatever I chose as an occupation. And the example of that is ****my freshman English class. I can't think of any class I took at BYU as profoundly useful to me in the various things I have been asked to do in life****, vocationally and community service and government occupations such as being a law clerk in the United States Supreme Court. ****The freshman English class I had from Orea B. Tanner was number one.**** As I look back on the significance of ****introducing me to education, how to read, how to write, how to judge, how to use my time in the learning process****. I look at that wonderful freshman English teacher as number one in my undergraduate experience." --President Dallin H. Oaks, "Honoring BYU at 150: A Conversation with President Dallin H. Oaks & President Jeffrey R. Holland." 9 Nov 2025

Why Study English?

Find out how studying English can benefit your future.

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Why Minor in English?

Learn about the benefits of a minor in English

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## Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our

Degrees and Programs page.

English Education Composite (B.A.)

Teach middle and high school students in a specialize subject like literature, writing, and poetry.

English Education (B.A.)

Teach reading, writing, and literature to middle and high school students.

English (B.A.)

Study literature, language, writing, and the critical analysis of texts and ideas.

## Minors We Offer

Creative Writing

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English

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English Education

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Technical and Professional Writing

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Language Studies

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English Department Advising | Department of English | BYU-Idaho

# English Department Advising

## Choose Your Own Adventure!

You can customize your English Degree to your interests and career goals. Review these resources to help you choose your adventure.

Why Study English?

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Learn about how studying English can benefit and prepare you for your career.

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English Degree Overview

March 15, 2023 12:04 PM

Some brief overviews of the different degree options.

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English Core Requirements

March 15, 2023 12:06 PM

A review of the core requirements for English degrees.

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General English Electives

March 15, 2023 12:07 PM

Here's how you can make elective English courses work for you.

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## Other Advising Resources

Here are some great additional advising resources:

I-Plan

I-Plan is an online app that allows you to chart your course to graduation, strengthen your academic success, and explore future career options.

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Academic Advising

Transfer credits? Class substitution? Program questions? Changing your major? Contact the Advising Center for answers.

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Faculty Mentors

You are assigned a faculty mentor who can help answer your questions about classes, graduate school, and professional work to help you achieve your goals.

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Anna Durfee

Anna Durfee graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in English Education. She afterwards completed a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Idaho, in 2019.

Anna served as an English teacher, private tutor, and English facilitator for several educational institutions before joining the Department of English at BYU-Idaho in 2020. In addition to teaching students at BYU-Idaho, she also operates a photography studio called Anna Durfee Photography.

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Careers for English Majors | Department of English | BYU-Idaho

# Careers for English Majors

English majors are well prepared for a wide variety of professional fields, including teaching, journalism, marketing, law, publishing, medicine, and the fine arts. English graduates are also found in many other career fields such as tech companies, start-up ventures, copywriting, editing, social work, filmmaking, and so on. The critical thinking and communication skills you develop are key to success in any career field.

What Can I Do With an English Major?

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The Norton Survey of English Majors: A Student Perspective

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English Internships

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Additional Career Information

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English Department Faculty | Department of English | BYU-Idaho

# English Department Faculty

## Office

Joelle Moen

****Department Chair**** 
moenj@byui.edu 
208-496-4391

Kierstin Holland

****Office Manager**** 
hollandk@byui.edu 
208-496-4361

## Faculty

Josh Allen

****Faculty**** 
allenj@byui.edu 
208-496-4366

Matt Babcock

****Faculty**** 
babcockm@byui.edu 
208-496-4367

Jeremy Bailey

****Faculty**** 
baileyj@byui.edu 
208-496-4405

Tom Ballard

****Faculty**** 
ballardt@byui.edu 
208-496-4342

Mark Bennion

****Faculty**** 
bennionm@byui.edu 
208-496-4368

Robert Bird

****Faculty**** 
birdr@byui.edu 
208-496-4369

William Brugger

****Faculty**** 
bruggerw@byui.edu 
208-496-4370

Scott Cameron

****Faculty**** 
camerons@byui.edu 
208-496-4371

Curtis Chandler

****Faculty**** 
chandlerc@byui.edu 
208-496-4132

Glenn Dayley

****Faculty**** 
dayleyg@byui.edu 
208-496-4455

Eric d'Evegnee

****Faculty**** 
devegneee@byui.edu 
208-496-4374

Anna Durfee

****Faculty**** 
durfeean@byui.edu 
208-496-4304

Mark Farnsworth

****Faculty**** 
farnsworthma@byui.edu 
208-496-3664

Janine Gilbert

****Faculty**** 
gilbertj@byui.edu 
208-496-4353

Kristen Glenn

****Faculty**** 
glennk@byui.edu 
208-496-4376

Terry Gorton

****Faculty**** 
gortont@byui.edu 
208-496-4377

Kendall Grant

****Faculty**** 
grantk@byui.edu 
208-496-4379

Joseph Griffin

****Faculty**** 
griffinj@byui.edu 
208-496-4358

Quinn Grover

****Faculty**** 
groverq@byui.edu 
208-496-4359

Jack Harrell

****Faculty**** 
harrellj@byui.edu 
208-496-4383

Jacqueline Harris

****Faculty**** 
harrisjac@byui.edu 
208-496-4356

Justin Hatch

****Faculty**** 
hatchju@byui.edu 
208-496-4311

Samuel Head

****Faculty**** 
heads@byui.edu 
208-496-4335

Braden Hepner

****Faculty**** 
hepnerb@byui.edu 
208-496-4386

Diantha Hopkins

****Faculty**** 
smithdia@byui.edu 
208-496-4373

Steven Hopkins

****Faculty**** 
hopkinss@byui.edu 
208-496-4339

Suzette Kunz

****Faculty**** 
gees@byui.edu 
208-496-4375

Sheldon Lawrence

****Faculty**** 
lawrences@byui.edu 
208-496-4355

Darin Merrill

****Faculty**** 
merrilld@byui.edu 
208-496-4390

Nita Newswander

****Faculty**** 
newswanderl@byui.edu 
208-496-4362

Trenton Olsen

****Faculty**** 
olsent@byui.edu 
208-496-4382

Anne Papworth

****Faculty**** 
papwortha@byui.edu 
208-496-4393

John Poole

****Faculty**** 
poolejo@byui.edu 
208-496-4364

Jana Richards

****Faculty**** 
richardsjan@byui.edu 
208-496-4303

Jim Richards

****Faculty**** 
richardsj@byui.edu 
208-496-4396

Becca Robinson

****Faculty**** 
robinsonr@byui.edu 
208-496-4417

Rhonda Seamons

****Faculty**** 
seamonsr@byui.edu 
208-496-4398

Jeff Slagle

****Faculty**** 
slaglej@byui.edu 
208-496-4331

Steven Stewart

****Faculty**** 
stewarts@byui.edu 
208-496-4401

Andrew Wells

****Faculty**** 
wellsan@byui.edu 
208-496-4372

Jason Williams

****Dean**** 
williamsja@byui.edu 
208-496-4210
Jana Richards

Jana Richards attended New Mexico Junior College and Brigham Young University-Provo before graduating from the University of Utah with bachelor's degree in English. She continued her graduate studies at Lesley University, earning a master's degree in Education.

Jana served as a junior high school English teacher for several years before transitioning to adult education at Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley University. She joined the faculty in the English Department at BYU-Idaho in 2020.

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Rhonda Seamons

## Education

- EdD in Leadership in Administration, Brigham Young University (1993)
- MEd in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Gifted/Talented, Utah State University (1989)
- BS in Elementary Education with an Academic Specialty in the Social Sciences, Brigham Young University (1984)

## Previous Work Experience

- Adjunct Faculty, Brigham Young University (1995-2001)
- Adjunct Faculty, Lewis-Clark State College (1993-1998)
- Adjunct Faculty, Salt Lake Community College (1993)
- 6th Grade Teacher, Peruvian Park Elementary School, Jordan School District (1991-1993)
- 5th Grade Teacher, J.A. Taylor Elementary School, Davis School District (1988-1991)
- 6th Grade Teacher, Pioneer Elementary School, Weber School District (1987-1988)
- 4th Grade Teacher, Midland Elementary School, Weber School District (1984-1985)

## Professional Interests

- Children's literature
- Education of the gifted and talented
- Language acquisition
- Parent education

## Hobbies and Activities

- Genealogy
- Traveling
- Reading
- Writing
- Painting

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