BARBARA L. HOF GORDON, Ph.D Shamrock Road * Lincoln, NE * (402) bhgordon@windstream.net

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1 BARBARA L. HOF GORDON, Ph.D Shamrock Road * Lincoln, NE * (402) bhgordon@windstream.net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Coordination and Organization 1 Facilitated public school program for learners of high-ability. 2 Facilitated children's program for gifted parent conference. 3 Organized, planned, entertained and hosted activities for large group. 4 Organized and coordinated Artist in Schools program. 5 Organized and coordinated Science Fair. 6 Quiz Bowl team sponsor Leadership 1 Mentored for highly gifted students in a variety of subject areas. 2 Interviewed, hired, evaluated and supervised staff. 3 Served on Nebraska Advisory Council for Learners of High-Ability. 4 Co-chaired Lincoln area network for gifted parents. 5 Served on Board of Directors for drug rehabilitation program. 6 Chaired Mini-Course Development Committee for girl's group home. 7 Functioned as teen-mentor for pregnant teens wanting to stay in school. 8 Facilitated camp for gifted/talented students, including scheduling and directing. 9 Facilitated Arts are Basic program, including scheduling. 10 Served on Leadership Council for Gifted Parent Group. 11 Served on Board of Directors for Nebraska Association for Gifted. Consultation and Advising 1 Functioned as consultant/advisor/resource for parents, students of high-ability and professionals. 2 Served as Family-Group Advisor for middle-school youth. 3 Counseled, advised and facilitated career choices and exploration. 4 Provided service-learning opportunities for disabled students. 5 Provided career counseling/self-awareness opportunities for GED students. Diversity 1 Advocated for minority learners of high-ability. 2 Served on diversity committee. 3 Attended multicultural workshops. 4 Worked with visually impaired youth and their families. 5 Hosted French student during student exchange program. 6 Served as special education teacher working with students with various disabilities. 7 Provided individualized instruction for students working toward their GEDs. Communication Skills 1 Established network for gifted students and their families. 2 Documented on a daily basis for student files. 3 Maintain network with colleagues, students and mentees. 4 Wrote featured articles, regarding giftedness, for local newspaper and school newsletter. 5 Functioned in public relations capacity for national telecast. 6 Wrote and edited newsletter for three different programs. Promotion 1 Promoted program and conference for learners of high-ability. 2 Advocated for unidentified learners of high-ability. 3 Campaigned for various political figures. 4 Sponsored Quiz Bowl team.

3 Organized, planned, entertained and hosted activities for large group. 4 Organized and coordinated Artist in Schools program. 5 Organized and coordinated Science Fair.

2 5 Promoted self-awareness and appreciation among students. 6 Wrote letters of recommendation for staff and students. 7 Facilitated student achievement. 8 Advocated for learners of high-ability in trouble with the law. 9 Sold and marketed items at thrift shop. 10 Advocated for the passage of Rule 3 and LB Promoted state programs. Resource Development 1 Secured camp scholarship funds for low-income students. 2 Established work sites for visually impaired high school students. Creative and Innovative Projects 1 Founder of drug rehabilitation project. 2 Founded program for learners of high-ability and their families. Research and Analysis 1 With mentee, created surveys compiled and analyzed research data for presentation at Family Strengths Conference. 2 Conducted research of preschool gifted children. Computer Skills 1 Experienced with IBM, IBM-compatible and Macintosh computers. Grant Application Writing 2 Wrote successful grant applications for Artist in Schools. 3 Assisted in successful grant-writing project for pilot program. Presentations 1 In-serviced parents, teachers, and administrators regarding high-ability learners. 2 Presented mini-courses to girls in a group home. 3 Presented seminars to visually impaired students. 4 Trained staff for two different programs. 5 Featured speaker of college classes. Policies and Procedures 1 Wrote guidelines, outlined identification criteria, and implemented public school program for high-ability learners. 2 Reviewed Nebraska Department of Education manuals for high-ability learners. 3 Outlined expectations and evaluated staff. EXPERIENCE 2/07-Present. Online Faculty-Graduate Level Classes in Special Education and Gifted University of Phoenix, 2/07-Present Online Faculty Axia College of the University of Phoenix 9/99-Present Tutor for Workmen's Compensation Students Stricklett & Associates Omaha, NE 9/98-12/06 ABE/GED Instructor Lincoln, Nebraska Southeast Community College 8/99-5/01 Junior High Science Teacher St. Peter s Catholic School-Lincoln, NE 12/98-12/99 Teacher UNL Distance Learning Program 6/96-8/96 W.A.G.E.S. Coordinator Nebraska Services for the Visually Impaired 8/92-5/96 Gifted/Enrichment Facilitator Malcolm Public Schools-Malcolm, NE

Resource Development 1 Secured camp scholarship funds for low-income students. 2 Established work sites for visually impaired high school students.

3 3/85-Present G.A.T.E. Founder/Director/Facilitator Lincoln, Nebraska Gifted and Talented Enrichment/Development -95- Substitute Teacher /Highly-Gifted Mentor Lincoln Public Schools-Lincoln, NE ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES Foster Parent, Single-Parent Adoption, Founder/Board of Directors-Lincoln Lancaster Drug Project, Administrator-Whitehall School/NCCYfor Behavioral Disabled students, Sub in Sp.Ed. classrooms, Classroom Teacher-Lincoln Public Schools, Sunday School Teacher, Day Care Director-17 years) and Human Relations/Psychology Instructor. Past ACTIVITIES Advisory Council for Learners of High-Ability- Nebraska Dept. of Education Board of Directors-Nebraska Association for Gifted Arrangements Committee Member-Junior League Lincoln Mini-Course Presenter-Junior League Lincoln Chairwoman, Mini-Course Development-Junior League Lincoln Coordinator, Children's Program-Nebraska Parent Conference, '96 Co-Chair, Lincoln Area Nebraska Parent Network, '96 Teen Mentor, Lincoln Public Schools/Junior League-Lincoln Thrift Shop Volunteer, Junior League-Lincoln Mayor's Youth Summit-Lincoln Community Connections Member-Lincoln Stop the Violence Workshop-Lincoln Sunday School Teacher-Lincoln PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Junior League-Lincoln (Sustainer) Pi Beta Phi Alum Club EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Education-American World University Masters in Education-University of Nebraska-Lincoln Gifted Endorsement (18 hours)-university of Nebraska-Lincoln 36 graduate hours in Family and Consumer Science-University of Nebraska-Lincoln Additional graduate hours: 12 hours in Educational Administration-University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 12 hours in Education-Doane College-Lincoln Current Nebraska Teacher Certificate- 2A7

Foster Parent, Single-Parent Adoption, Founder/Board of Directors-Lincoln Lancaster Drug Project, Administrator-Whitehall School/NCCYfor Behavioral Disabled students, Sub in Sp.Ed.

Rebecca Harrison, Ed.D Assistant Professor School of Education

Rebecca Harrison, Ed.D Assistant Professor School of Education EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Ed.D. University of Georgia Major: Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology; Gifted and Creative Studies