Teaching Philosophy The traditional definition of educare begins with the innate dignity of the pupil and their inherent desire for truth, beauty and goodness. As such, an effective education requires that three components work together towards a unified end. First, the credibility of the teacher—one’s witness and willingness to form authentic relationships with their students. Second, the compelling presentation of the truth—one’s ability to proclaim the truth through logic, beauty, literature, and art. Third, the willingness to bring these truths in relationship to bear on the whole of life— one’s interest in the unity of knowledge and complementarity of faith and reason. My teaching philosophy is focused on a classical understanding of mastery of a subject; students read and discuss principal texts guided by lectures, audio visual presentations, and dialogues on seminal ideas both within and outside of the traditional classroom.

Teaching Experience University of Mary, Bismarck ND and Tempe AZ – Asst. Professor • CTH330 The Church in the Modern World 2014 – Current • BUS/PHI550 Virtuous Leadership 2014 – Current • THE303 Church History 2012 – Current • EDU633 History of Catholic Ed. 2012 – Current • CTH210/PHI550 Philosophy of Eudaimonia 2011 – Current

Franciscan University of Steubenville, Catechetical Institute • Catholic Schools Track 2018 – Current

Kino Institute, Phoenix AZ - Faculty • CC102 Old Testament, CC104 New Testament 2009 – Current

Glendale Community College, Glendale AZ – Adjunct Faculty • PHI243 / HIS243 / REL243 World Religions 2006 – 2013 • REL270 Intro to Christianity 2010 – 2012

Rio Salado College, Tempe AZ – Adjunct Faculty • REL101 Intro to Religion 2012 – 2014 • PHI243 World Religions 2004 – 2013

Grand Canyon University, Glendale AZ – Lecturer, Asst. Professor 2006 – 2009 • BIB113 Old Testament • BIB123 New Testament • THE101 Theology

Education • PhD Theology Maryvale Institute, Liverpool Hope University, England 2016 Dissertation Topic: Western Sources of Peter Mohyla’s 1643 Orthodox Confession, Pseudomorphosis or Authentic Development in Ukraine 1596-1648. • M. Ed Educational Leadership (With Distinction) Northern University 2004 • B.A. Religious Studies Arizona State University 2001 2

Recent Articles, Presentations, & Papers • Forthcoming Keynote: Engaging Catholics in the Pew & the World, Catholic Cemeteries of the West, Napa CA January 2019 • Forthcoming Keynote: Towards an Authentic Christian Human Ecology, Conference on Science and Religion, Arizona State University, March 2019. • Forthcoming Chapter: Exorcising Pseudomorphosis: Re-evaluating Florovsky’s encounter with the West In Florovsky Society Proceeding, Holy Trinity Seminary Press. • Forthcoming Article: An Alma Mater for Navigating Modernity, 360 Review Spring 2019 • Forthcoming Article: Would Isidore or Newman Chair a Great Books Program, co-written with Dr. Mike Carlin. • Book Chapter: The Union of Creation and Cultivation: A Rabbinical Framework for Pope Francis’ Human Ecology in Reflections on Laudato Si’, Cambridge Scholars Press (pp.118-127) • Keynote: The Beauty of the Funeral Liturgy, Catholic Cemeteries of the West, Scottsdale, AZ, January 2018 • Keynote: The Purpose of Catholic Education, Don Bosco Conference, Franciscan University, July 2018 • Keynote: Teaching History in Catholic Schools, Don Bosco Conference, Franciscan University, July 2018 • Booklet and Video Series: We Believe in the Resurrection, Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. • Panel Presentation: The Ethics of Climate Engineering, ASU Sustainability Series, Fall 2018 • Conference Paper: Towards a Theology of Work: Gen 2 to GS 35, University of Mary Colloquium, Fall 2018. • Conference paper: Kyivan Rus’ and the Golden Horde Flourishment or Demise of the Metropolia of Kyiv in the 13th Century, Arizona Medieval and Renaissance Conference, Winter 2017. • Conference Paper: Exorcising Pseudomorphosis: Towards a more nuanced view of Florovsky’s encounter with the West, Florovsky Symposium, Holy Cross MA 2016 • Conference paper: The Regional Realities of Universal Principles: The Baltimore Catechism and the in 1880’s America, American Catholic Historical Association Winter 2017 • Conference Paper: The Bratstva: Religious Guilds Producing and Preserving the Tradition of Orthodoxy, ACRMS Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ 2015 • Conference Paper: The Union of Creation and Cultivation: A Framework for Pope Francis’ Human Ecology , Theological Studies Colloquium, University of Mary Tempe, AZ 2014 • Conference Paper: The Value Proposition of Catholic Studies to a Secular University, Catholic Studies Conference, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND 2014 • Article: Exploring the Mysteries: Educating for Encounter, Catholic Sun Nov 2016 • Article: The Purpose of a University, Catholic Sun April 2016 • Article: Catholic Education and Substantial Ends, Catholic Sun Feb 2016 • Article: Why Study Theology, Catholic Sun June 2015 • Article: A Reasoned Faith Notes from Catholic Higher Education, Catholic Sun March 2015 • Keynote: The Beauty of Asymmetrical Complementarity: A Catechesis on Human Love, Glory Conference Birmingham, AL 2015 • Keynote: Restoring the Order: The Pastoral Wisdom of the Ancient Catechumenate, Catechist Congress, Denver, 2014 • Presentation: The Role of the Family in the New Evangelization, World Meeting of Families, 2015 • Presentation: Theological Approaches of the East and West: Breathing from Both Lungs, Third Friday Theology UMary, Tempe, AZ 2015 • Presentation: The Catholic Contribution to Academic, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2013 3

Academic Conferences

• Theological Studies Colloquium Spring, 2018, University of Mary - Tempe Organized a scholarly conference on Bioethics, including 4 scholars representing 3 universities. • Catholic Studies Colloquium Spring, 2017, University of Mary - Tempe Organized a scholarly conference on the Catholic theology and literature regarding the nature and meaning of work. Included 6 scholars representing 4 universities, and 3 testimonies from local CEO’s. • Virtuous Leadership Immersion, Spring 2016, University of Mary – Tempe Organized a conference for business and non-profit leaders in the Diocese of Phoenix on Virtuous Leadership. MC’d event on taught on ethics and virtue. Featured presenter Alex Havard from Moscow. • Catholic Studies Colloquium Spring, 2015, University of Mary - Tempe Organized a scholarly conference on the Catholic Literary Imagination focusing on Theology and Literature, Epic Fiction, and The Southern Grotesque. Included presentations from 6 scholars representing 3 universities. Hosted public event with Dr. Joshua Hren, author, poet, editor of Wiseblood Books. • Catholic Studies Colloquium Spring, 2014, University of Mary - Tempe Organized a scholarly conference on the Reading the Catholic Cosmos focusing on the works of Tolkien, Dostoyevsky and CS Lewis. Included presentations from 5 scholars representing 3 universities. Hosted public event with poet and author Dana Gioia former Chairman for the National Endowment of the Arts. • Theological Studies Colloquium Fall, 2014, University of Mary – Tempe / ASU Organized a scholarly conference on Human Ecology focusing on the practical, scriptural and eschatological aspects of creation. Included presentations from 6 scholars representing 4 universities.

Memberships

• American Catholic Historical Association • Royal Historical Society (England) • Fellowship of Catholic Scholars • Institute for Catholic Theology Fellow • ASU Alumni Association • NCEA (National Catholic Educators Association)

Languages • Fluent: English & Spanish • Reading Knowledge: Biblical & Modern Hebrew, Greek, Latin, French, Polish

Research Areas • 16th-21st Century Catechisms • History and Philosophy of Catholic Education • Classical and Modern Educational Philosophy • Eastern and Western Theology • Catholic Land Movement

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Administrative Experience

• Assistant VP for Strategic Partnerships & Director of Cultural Advancement 2013 – 2018 Assistant Professor Theology & Catholic Studies University of Mary, Tempe AZ. - Direct the growth of University of Mary’s Tempe site location on behalf of home campus (Bismarck ND) including: directing operations and staff, strategic planning and implementation of 3 degree programs; advancing academic partnerships with Arizona State University and other community partners; developing short term and long term funding strategies; advancing the mission of the university through events and presentations which demonstrate the value of Catholic Higher Education and promote interest and engagement in Theology, Catholic studies and Catholic education. • Director of Parish Leadership Support 2010 – 2013 Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ. - Resource educators in the areas of Infant Baptism, Children’s Religious Education, Youth & Young Adult Ministry, and Adult Formation, Disabilities and Pastoral Care. Provide frequent trainings, in-services and ongoing education /formation for school, parish teachers and leaders. Review, revise and implement curriculum for Religious Education K-8. Serve on behalf of Bishop and Superintendent on several boards and committees. • Coordinator of Adult Evangelization Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ. 2007 – 2010 - Coordinate efforts for adult evangelization and catechesis, train and support parish catechetical leadership in the areas of RCIA, outreach, ongoing Faith Formation, Small Faith Communities, Parish Missions, & Bible Studies. • Director of Religious Education, St. Agnes Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ. 2004 – 2007 -Direct an effective Religious Education Program for a parish and school community of 2500 families. Design and implement family based bilingual curriculum for more than 1000 students, teens, and adults. Train, supervise and evaluate 48 certified volunteers and teacher aides. • Coordinator of Catechetical Ministry, St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ. 2001 – 2004 -Direct an effective Religious Education Program for a parish school community of 1400 families. Design and implement a family based tri-lingual curriculum for 600 students, teens, and adults. Train, supervise, and evaluate 25 certified volunteers.

Development and Non-Profit Management

• Interim Director Aid to Women Center Medical Clinic, Tempe, AZ 2008 – 2010 - As an active board member I took over operations of the Center in January 2008, rehired key personnel, secured direct donor funding to avoid closure, re-established governing board, revised and created hiring procedure, financial policy and guidelines, directed a re-model of the center and supervised clerical and medical personnel until the hiring of a new director. Budget went from a deficit to profitable return 3 years in a row which was re-invested into expanding personnel, increasing wages, and extending patient hours. Served as board President from 2009-2014. • Founding Member Caritas in Veritate Intl. Tempe, AZ 2010 – 2011 - Along with other Executive Board Members, supervised the hiring process of CEO. Conducted salary analysis, as well as feasibility and capacity studies for local and international charitable projects. Chaired strategic planning committee for CiVI US missionary projects, and Co-Chaired annual fundraising gala. Served as interim mission director for active missionaries in Haiti. • Youth Arise International Board Member, , Italy 2002 – 2003 - Served on committee of 14 who planned and executed Days in the Diocese Festival in Dusseldorf, Germany in preparation for World Youth Day in Köln.