Resume

• 2010

  District E Director

  National Science Education Leadership Association

  District XI Director (KS

  MO

  NE)

  National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

  President Elect / President / Past President

  Science Teachers of Missouri

  Life Member

  University of Missouri-Columbia Alumni Association

  Science Teachers of Missouri

  Served as an interim position.

  Corresponding Secretary

• 1992

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Curriculum and Instruction - Science Educaton

  University of Missouri-Columbia

  Mathematics 7-9

  Missouri DESE

  Mathematics 7-12

  NCATE / Missouri DESE

  Chemistry 7-12

  Physics 7-12

• 1991

  Master of Education (M.Ed.)

  Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education

  University of Missouri-Columbia

• 1979

  Life Member since 2012

  Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science

  Missouri Academy of Science

  Life Member

  2018 President

  Science Teachers of Missouri

  Local Arrangements Chair -- 2015 Kansas City Area Conference

  National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

  District XI Director (KS

  MO

  NE)

  National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

  Life Member

  Society of College Science Teachers

  Outstanding Faculty Award

  Gaines House Men of Engineering (Freshmen Interest Group)

  Who's Who Among America's Teachers

  Who's Who

  Outstanding Achievement in Education and Interaction with the Greek System

  Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils

  University of Missouri-Columbia

  The Outstanding Faculty Award

  Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils

  University of Missouri-Columbia

  Mizzou '39 Faculty/Staff (2006)

  Nominated by one of the 2006 Mizzou '39 Outstanding Seniors in recognition of mentorship.

  University of Missouri-Columbia Alumni Association

  Distinguished Service Award

  Science Teachers of Missouri

  Mizzou '39 Faculty/Staff (2007)

  Nominated by one of the 2007 Mizzou '39 Outstanding Seniors in recognition of mentorship.

  University of Missouri-Columbia Alumni Association

  Missouri Science Educator of the Year

  Science Teachers of Missouri

  2013 University of Missouri Gymnastics Honorary Coach

  I was nominated by former Chemistry 1320 and 1330 students who were members of the University of Missouri Gymnastics squad.

  2005 University of Missouri Volleyball Honorary Coach

  I was nominated by former Chemistry 31 students who were members of the University of Missouri Volleyball squad.

  Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

  Who's Who

• 1975

  Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry-Chemical Engineering Fraternity

  Awards and Recognition Committee

  National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

  President Elect / President / Past President

  Science Teachers of Missouri

  Corresponding Secretary

  Science Teachers of Missouri

  2001-2002 Committee Chair

  Awards and Recognitions Committee

  National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

• 1974

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Chemistry

  University of Missouri-Rolla

• Laboratory

  Chemistry Education

  Instructional Design

  Chemistry

  Lecturing

  University Teaching

  Statistics

  Science

  Educational Technology

  Physics

  Distance Learning

  Curriculum Design

  Higher Education

  Teaching

  Tutoring

  Elementary Education

  E-Learning

  Curriculum Development

  Puckett

  I strive to facilitate student achievement

  improved student study and work habits

  and promote student success as life-long learners.

  James

  Puckett

  Central Missouri State University

  Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph

  MO

  Retired from Teaching

  University of Missouri

  University of Missouri

  Missouri State University

  UMKC

  Grandview Senior High School

  Hickman High School

  Develop

  instruct

  and assess lecture and laboratory classes for Chemistry I

  Chemistry II (dual-credit through UMKC)

  and Physics.\n\nGHS Vanguard Team member -- the group works to facilitate the implementation of the district's one-to-one MacBook Air program for GHS faculty and students.\n\nCSD4 Grandview Ten member -- the group of teachers

  administrators

  and BoE members meets to discuss faculty salary

  benefits

  and working condition issues and makes recommendations to the BoE.

  Grandview Senior High School

  Hickman High School

  Columbia MO

  Taught Chemistry I

  Advanced Chemistry

  and Physics.

  Chemistry & Physics Teacher

  Teach the lecture and laboratory for the UMKC General Chemistry I dual-credit class at Grandview High School.

  UMKC

  Director - Missouri Virtual School

  Supervised virtual school teachers in the areas of Chemistry

  French

  Mathematics

  Physics

  and Spanish. Taught on-line classes in chemistry and physics. Taught on-campus chemistry classes.

  Missouri State University

  Farmer

  Hamilton MO

  Retired from Teaching

  Visiting Professor - Chemistry (Summers)

  Each summer

  I teach General Chemistry I

  II

  and III (Chemistry 1310 (2 credits)

  1320 (3 credits)

  and 1330 (3 credits).

  University of Missouri

  Central Missouri State University

  Warrensburg MO

  Taught Elementary and Secondary Science Methods

  taught Physics for Teachers

  and supervised students teachers.

  Assistant Professor - Education

  Columbia MO

  Taught General Chemistry I and II classes.

  Visiting Instructor - Chemistry

  University of Missouri

  Taught General Chemistry lectures and laboratory sections on-campus

  developed and graded assessments for the dual-credit General Chemistry I class

  and conducted on-site visits and worked with the various high school teachers and students at the various participating schools.

  Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph

  MO