Project High School
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Cascade Jr-Sr High School
Clinton A. Kennedy Resume
• Cascade, ID 83611
• abqsa4@r.postjobfree.com
Educational History and Professional Development Activities
A. EDUCATION
University of Idaho, 1987 –1989, B.S. Secondary Education Certified to teach biological, physical and natural sciences; 75 credits since graduation
University of Washington, 1992 Summer Chemistry Institute, 8 credits
University of Idaho, 1969-1972
B. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Secondary Science Teacher, Cascade School District, Cascade, Idaho, 1989-present Courses include: Grade 9 Physical Science, Grade 10 Biology and CP Biology, Grade 11 Chemistry in the Community and CP Chemistry, Grade 11-12 Advanced Biology, Grade 11-12 Advanced Research Lab, Grade 11-12 Anatomy/Physiology
Project WILD Instructor, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 1999-2005
Summer Crew Leader, Youth Conservation Corps, US Forest Service, 1991-2001
Wrestling Coach, Cascade School District, Cascade, Idaho, 1990
Assistant Coach, Football, Cascade School District, Cascade, Idaho, 1989-1997
Timber Faller, Grangeville, Idaho, 1975-1989
C. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Cascade Education Association, 1989-present, President 2000-2009
Idaho Education Association, 1989-present
National Education Association, 1989-present
Idaho Science Teachers Association, 1989-2008
National Association of Biology Teachers, 2000-2009
National Science Teachers Association, 1989-present
Toyota Tapestry Ambassador for Idaho, 1999-2005
Idaho Academy of Sciences, 2005-2009
Idaho Environmental Education Association, 1990-present
Co-Chair, Cascade School District Annual Science Fair, 1989-2001
Committee to Develop Ten-Year Management Plan for Lake Cascade, 2000
D. STAFF DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Presidential Award Applicant Reviewer 2006), Outstanding Biology Teacher Reviewer 2006, grant reviewer 2005 ISAT Science Testing question writer 2004, Text Book and Curriculum Review 2004, Standards for Science Teachers 2003, Technology Committee, Cascade School District, Cascade, Idaho, 2000-07 Innovative Biology Teaching Pilot, Waco Texas 2002 National Assessment of Education Progress for the National Governing Board, 2002 Idaho State Board of Education and Department of Education committees including: M.O.S.T. Committee 2000, Science Standards for Students 2001, Project WILD Instructor, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 1994-2001
Northwest Regional Education Labs on Science Education Reform and School to Work,1994-97
Ten-year Accreditation Committee, Cascade School District, Cascade, Idaho, 1990, 2000
E. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Awards National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Environmental Educator Award, 2009
Thomas O. Bell University of Idaho Teacher of the year, 2009
AARP Ethyl Percy Andrus Legacy Award in Education, Idaho, 2008
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Partner in Science Fellow, 2001-2003
National Biology Teacher Association Outstanding Biology Teacher Award, 2001
Idaho Environmental Education Association Teacher of the Year, 2000
National Presidential Award in Math and Science Teaching, 1999 Idaho National Laboratory, Teaming Teachers with Industry and Student Science Action, 1999 Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Teacher of the Year, Idaho, 1998 and 2001
Idaho Science Teacher Regional Award, 1996
Cascade School District Teacher of the Year, 1994
Northwest Regional Education Laboratory, Innovation in Science Teaching Project, 1994-97
Grants
Awarded more than $100,000 in grants for Advanced Biology and Advanced Research Lab student projects including: Bush Gardens/SeaWorld Environmental Excellence, $10,000, 2009; Lightfoot Foundation, $30,000, 2004-2009; National Science Teachers Toyota Tapestry, $10,000, 1995; Philips Petroleum Environmental Partnership, $7,5000, 1991
Federal Technology Innovation Grant, Cascade School District, $150,000, 1999
Conference Presenter
“Bio-Coil Project,” National Science Teacher Convention, Las Vegas, NV, 1998 “The Sewage Sisters and Bio-Coil,” Idaho Science Teacher Convention, 1998 “Community Based Education,” National Project Wild, Washington DC, 2001 Idaho State Department of Education, 2006
Publications and Media featuring Advanced Biology and Advanced Research Lab Projects
“BioSUB,” National Geographic Australia, 2007
“Life Aquatic,” Science World, September 2007
“Never Underestimate What Kids Can Do: Students Tackle Real World Problems in Cascade,” Idaho IQ, September 2006
“Real Science Tackles Pollution,” NEA Today, 2000
“Never Underestimate What Kids Can Do,” NW Education Magazine of the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory, 2000
“Students Tackle Real-World Science,” ENC Focus, 1999
“The Sewage Sisters and the Bio-coil: A Parable for Science Education Grant Writers,” Hach Teaching Water Science Action Guide, 1998
“Cascade Reservoir Restoration Project,” Proceedings of the American Water Resources Association, 1999
“Students in Action Save Cascade Reservoir,” Taking Action: Project Wild Action Projects National Guide, 2000
“Cascade Reservoir Water Quality Project: award winning program that seeks solutions to tough environmental problems,” Clearing: Environmental Education in the Pacific Northwest, 2001
Incredible Idaho, 1993
Selected Collaborators
City of Cascade
Idaho Department of Fish & Game
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Valley Soil & Water Conservation District
Monarch Society
Trout Unlimited
Dr. Frank Roberto & Dr. Debra Newby, INL
Dr. Mansour Sumadpour, U. of Washington
US Forest Service
Dr. Ben Lucker, Washington State University
Lloyd Godson, Australia National Geographic Idaho State Parks & Recreation
Inventor of the Year, 2007
Bureau of Reclamation
Cascade Reservoir Association
Cascade Jr-Sr High School
209 N School St
PO Box 291
Cascade, ID 83611
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