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Ph.D. Berne University International Graduate School Doctorate in Comparative Religious Studies Oct. 2000.
Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Marcia Hermansen. Loyola University,
Chicago
Dissertation Mentor: Dr. James Morris. University of Exeter, England
M.S. New School University, New York, NY Science in Teaching, July 1995.
M.A. New School University, New York, NY Comparative Religion and Liberal Arts 1988.
B.A. State University of New York, Empire Branch New York, NY History and Music, 1986
Repertory High School for the Theatre Arts: Literacy Coach:
Assisting in coaching and mentoring new teachers in curriculum development,
classroom management and pedagogical development.
2008 - present.
Repertory High School for the Theatre Arts: A student-centered
High School dedicated to providing a rigorous academic program combined
with the creativity and discipline of the arts, taught American History,
Government, and Human rights and World Peace.
1995 - present.
Iona College of New Rochelle, Adjunct Assistant Professor
of Religion. Taught Religious Dimensions of Death and Dying, and Introduction
to World Religions.
1996 - 1998.
Manhattan College, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion.
Taught The Nature and Experience of Religion, Islam: Religion of Peace and
Meditation and Contemplative Practice.
2005 -2007
Teaching History Grant Fall 2004-2005
Liberty Partnership Grant Spring 2004
PTA Master Teacher Award 2002
Disney Teaching award for excellence nomination 2000
Dana Scholarship 1994-95
Eastern Vocal Student Scholarship 1984-85
Light Upon Light: 5 Master Paths to Awakening the Mindful Self (Elite Books, S.F. Ca. 2008). 324 pgs
Heart of Healing, Co authored, Edited By Dawson Church, (Elite Books, NY 2004)
A Living Sufi Saint: Shaykh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani and the
Naqshbandi Method
Of Self-Transformation. Ph. D. Dissertation. Excerpted section appears n
Classical Islam, published by the Islamic Supreme Council, 2005 by Shaykh
Hisham Kabbani.
The Spiritual Path: An Anthology of Writings of Kirpal Singh. Co-edited, (SKP Publications, 1993.) 320 pp.
Love is a Secret; The Mystic Quest for Divine Love. (Aslan Publishing, NY. 1990.) 160. pp.
The Heart of the Healer, Co-authored, (Aslan Publishing, NY, 1987) 180. pp.
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"Meditation for a Peaceful World," Common Ground, Vancouver, BC Canada, fall, 1994
"From Self-Importance to Grace," Fellowship in Prayer. Princeton New Jersey, August - September 1994.
"Unity Not Uniformity," Fellowship in Prayer, Princeton New Jersey, March-April 1994.
"Love in Action," Whole Life Times. New York, May 1986.
"Conscious Living and Conscious Dying," Whole Life Times, New York, New York, January 1985
"In the Garden of Non-Existence," Ocean of Grace Divine. Bhadra Sena, (Ed.). S.K. Publications, Delhi India. 1976.
"Friendship with the Friend,' The Stones Dance in Ecstasy. Patricia Ambrosic and Mark Young, (Eds.), 1983.
Chair History Department: Oversee and formulate curriculum
plan, provide
training and assistance to new teachers, and implement Regents level curriculum
in history Department at Repertory High School
1998-present
Develop and Coordinate: School-wide internship programs
for students in grades 9-12. Involves placing, assisting and evaluating
internships as well as ongoing supervision of students and sites. Students
work on community service projects, internships and job sites to earn school
credit
1998-present
Develop and Coordinate: School wide after-school program
for failing and at risk students at Public School Repertory Company. Classes
included math science, English, and History as well as a specially funded
peer support group to teach Leadership training and conflict resolution
skills
2000-present
Co-directed and facilitated: The 7th World Religions Conference Dialogues on Prayer Meditation and Non-violence, Reflections of the Divine an Ecumenical Poetry and Music Symposium in 1983 and 1986. Most recently assisted in planning of Education as Transformation: Religious Pluralism, Spirituality and Higher Education Conference sponsored by the Temple of Understanding and ten other academic institutions including: Columbia, NYU, Fordham, Manhattan and Iona College in 1999
Executive Editor: Kindred Spirits: A bi-annual publication
of the Interfaith Council of New York reporting on news and events in the
tri-state area. Dedicated to ongoing work in creating peaceful and harmonious
relationships between the spiritual and religious communities of New York
1997 - 2000
Co-Founder and partner: Learning Excellence, a consulting
firm specializing in training seminars, and retreats for private and public
institutions in the areas of conflict management, team building, stress
reduction, and effective communications.
2001 to present
Consultant: Trainer for PeaceBuilders Inc. Train staff and
administration in social/emotional learning model to help build and foster
safer schools.
2003 - 2006
Council of Trustees: Temple of Understanding |
1996 - present |
Founder and Co-chair: The Interfaith Council of New York |
1994-2000 |
Member: The American Academy of Religion |
1998-present |
WWRL: Radio Interview on International Health Issues, New
York, New York
September 2003
WKOR: Radio Talk show on Community and Religious issues. Salk Lake City, Utah, February 26, 2001
WWOR: Interviewed about activities concerning Inter-faith issues and promoting harmony among different religious groups, Summer 1996
WBAI: Co-hosted with Lex Hixon, "In the Spirit," 1978-1980. An ecumenical Radio talk show focusing on interviews and discussions with the leading spiritual and religious personalities of our day including; Pir Vilayat Khan, Houston Smith, Brother David Steindal Rast, Bede Griffiths, and Muktananda
WLIB: Interviewed along with other guests regarding creating and sustaining Community in New York among different faith traditions, 1983
National Television:
Appeared on South African National Television in December of 1999 at The World Parliament of Religions Conference in Cape Town South Africa, December 1999
Health Net Radio Host James Bean Live internet Radio. Interviewed
March 20th
contact James Bean 207-368-5866
www.Tributariesradio.org Live Internet Streaming. Contact Robin Clare 303-449-
7164 Recorded in Studio 6/21/08 Archived on website
U Smile Radio August 27th 6:00pm Lesly Federici 27 Mali
Drive North Plainfield NJ,
07062 www.blogtalkradio.comusmile contact; Lesley: 908-3109 Archived on
Website.
Walk With the Spirit Radio Oct 14th Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Eastern Time Contact
Monique Chapman at 510-573- 9224
Computers: Knowledge of Word-perfect, Microsoft office,
and Internet research and Web Design.
Community service: Active in counseling (as a volunteer) terminally ill
patients for the last twenty five years in hospices throughout New York.
Overseas Travel: India, South America, Central America, Europe, the Caribbean,
Middle East, Africa and Canada.
Spanish, Arabic (reading)
Rev. Lillian Cape Hart, Salina Valley Memorial Hospital, Salinas Valley Ca.
Helen Murray, New York Department of Education Literacy Coach (Upon Request)
Dr. Art Stein, Professor of Peace Studies, University of
Rhode Island (Upon Request)
Dr. James Morris, Professor and Department Chair, Islamic Studies, University
of
Exeter, London England. (Upon Request)
Dr. Glen Hawkes, Dissertation Advisor, Berne University, Wolfboro, Vermont (Upon Request)