Gene P.K. Cobau-Smith (Penny) Adrian College Teacher Education Department pcobausmith@adrian.edu Valade Hall 213 (517) 265-5161 ext. 3885 EDUCATION 1981: M.Ed. University of Toledo Special Education: Specific Learning Disabilities 1979: B.S. Duke University Cum Laude with Distinction Major: Psychology Minor: Biology AREAS OF LICENSURE Elementary (1-8) Specific Learning Disabilities (K-12) Secondary (9-12): Biology, Psychology, General Science EMPLOYMENT 2011- Present Adrian College, Adrian MI Assistant Professor of Education Educational Psychology Teaching and Learning Processes in the Secondary School Teaching and Learning Processes in Science for Middle and Secondary School Supervision of Secondary Math/Science Pre-service Teachers Adrian College and Michigan International Speedway Science Partnership Curriculum Development Teacher Training 1987-2011: Sylvania Southview High School 9 th grade General Science-23 years AP Psychology-6 years Science Research Levels I-IV-20 years Sci-Quest Program-design, implementation, instruction-7 years 1981-1987: Sylvania McCord Junior High School 7 th grade Life Science 8 th grade Genetics Elective SLD Tutor
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2006-2011: Praxis Mentor/Resident Educator Mentor Mentored 4 teachers in 5 years all currently teaching at Southview 1997, 1998: Summer Sci-Ma Tec Science Camp University of Toledo 1995: Governor s Summer Institute for Gifted and Talented Students University of Toledo 1990, 1991: University of Toledo Summer Science Challenge for Inner City Youth CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 1996: Program design, implementation and instruction: Sci-Quest High School-Elementary Science Enrichment Program 1995: Program design, implementation and instruction: Governor s Summer Institute for Gifted and Talented Students, University of Toledo 1992-1993: Program design and implementation: Basic/Regular Inclusion General Science Program for team teaching 1991: Expansion of science research program for high school students to include 2 nd -and 3 rd- year students 1991: Program design: Study skills for at risk students-sylvania Southview 1990, 1991: Program design and co-teacher University of Toledo Summer Science Challenge for Inner City Youth. 1987: Program design, implementation and instruction: Science Research Methods, Sylvania Southview 1983-1985: Program design, instructor: 8 th grade Genetics: Elective Semester Class Sylvania McCord Junior High School PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS 1995-2011: I Make a Difference Award-Lucas County-Office of Education Twelve time recipient (Chosen by valedictorian and/or salutatorian) 1996-2005: Who s Who Among America s Teachers - Five time recipient 1998: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Master Teacher Award 1997: Ohio s Best Practices Award For design and implementation of Southview s Science Research Program 1995: Outstanding High School Teacher Award University of Toledo College of Arts and Sciences 1992-1995: Col. George F. Leist Distinguished Teacher Award Junior Academy of Science, State of Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium- Three time recipient 1994: Sigma Xi Honorary Award for Science Teaching
University of Toledo Chapter of Sigma Xi 1991: Sylvania Schools Educator of the Year Award Recipient 1991: Jennings Scholar Program, Bowling Green State University 1988: Ohio First Alternate, Christa McAuliffe Fellowship CONTINUING EDUCATION 24 credit hours post master s degree, highlights since 2003 2012: Instructional Technology-Adrian College 2009: Transition Resident Educator Program Training 2008: Technology I- University of Toledo, 3 credit hours 2008: Reading in the Content Areas- Andrews University, 3 credit hours 2008: Smart Board Training, Beginning and Advanced (workshop) 2008: High Schools That Work-OGT Vocabulary (workshop) 2006: AP Psychology Biological Basis of Behavior College Board / AP Central (workshop) 2006: PRAXIS Training 2003: Alternative Assessment Methods 6-12,Andrews University,3 credit hours COLLEGE SERVICE 2012-Present: Assessment Committee Member 2011-Present: TED secretary 2011-Present: Ribbons of Excellence Committee Member PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS National Science Teachers Association American Chemical Society PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS 2012: University of Toledo: Tech Prep Seminar Topic: How to Begin a Science Research Program 2000-2002: Northwest Ohio District Science Day Committee Presentation on International Science Fair Rules and Guidelines The University of Toledo 2000: Ohio School Boards Conference- Presentation on Sci-Quest-How to set up a program in your district 1999: Science Fair Design, Teacher workshop- University of Toledo 1985-1988: Philadelphia, Penn. American Association for the Advancement of Science National Convention Lexington, Kentucky National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Convention Granville, Ohio National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
State Convention Topic: Development of Spatial Relationships and Math Achievement COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 1993-2007: Northwest Ohio District Science Day Committee 1994-2007: Junior Science and Humanities Symposium: MCO/University of Toledo Organizational Committee 1981-2007: St. Michael s in the Hills Episcopal Church Lay-reader Altar Guild- co chair 2010-2012 1979-1997: Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee Founder of Toledo Chapter, Chairperson (1979-1981) 1985-1987: Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation President (1986-1987)