Assistant Teaching Professor, Arts and Humanities
Gallagher Conference Center, 104
Penn State Scranton
120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA 18512
120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA 18512
Biography
Speakers' Bureau Topics: Effective Public Speaking; Small Group Communications
Discipline Focus: Innovative teaching and communication techniques; teaches and coordinates internships for Corporate Communication majors; teaches organizational and small group communication.
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Licensures and Certifications
- Instructional Technology Specialist, Marywood University, State. (November 1993)
Professional Memberships
- Pennsylvania Communication Association. (June 1, 2017 - Present).
The Pennsylvania Communication Association (formerly SCAP) promotes teaching, research, service and development in all areas of human communication. - Southern Tier Actors Read. (July 1, 2013 - Present).
S.T.A.R. is a readers’ theater; members are local actors and directors bringing dramatic works, classic and contemporary, to the public at various venues in the area throughout the year.
Research Interests
Speech Communication; Organizational Communication
Education
MSTR, Marywood University
Major: Instructional Technology
Dissertation Title: How to create a positive awareness of handicapped children with nonhandicapped children by using video.
BA, Marywood University, Communications
Major: Radio/TV
Papers and Presentations
Conference Proceeding
Hart, J. W. (Co-Author, 25%), Green, K., Frisch, P., & Seward, C. (2022). Lights, Camera, Research: The Interdisciplinary Design of Digital Storytelling. LOEX Conference Proceeding 2021. (pp. 3). Ypsilanti, MI.: Eastern Michigan University.
Performances and Exhibits
- Book - Invited Reading, Port Dickinson Elementary School, Binghamton, NY., by Invitation. (December 12, 2022 - Present).
I read a book to a kindergarten class, conducted a question and answer session, and performed a sing along. - Santa Claus, St. Patrick- Hillcrest Community Association, Binghamton, NY., by Invitation. (March 6, 2022 - Present).
I portrayed Santa Claus on our St. Patrick's Day Parade and interacted with the children in our community.
Course Schedule
CAS 100A, Effective Speech
CAS 250, Small Group Communications
CAS 352: Organizational Communication
CC 495A, Internships in Corporate Communication