IGS Faculty

John Bowen, M.S., University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeEmail: jmbkeb@execpc.comJohn Bowen has been a teacher, counselor, and coach for 34 years in the Milwaukee Public Schools. He spent the first part of his career at South Division High School, a school rich in ethnic diversity with a multitude of programs designed to reach the needs of youth. He then became a counselor at Steuben Middle School, a school whose specialty is computers. At Steuben John has helped students with programs involving support groups, mentors, and many resources from the community. Currently John is a Project Coordinator from a Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school counselor grant.    John Bowen is also keynote speaker, presenter and a graduate level instructor, teaching courses around the state on gangs, anger management, school safety, and stress management/wellness issues.    AWARDS:        1998 – Wisconsin Track Coaches Hall of Fame        1998 – Wisconsin School Counselor Association Leadership Award        2002 – South Division High School Hall of FameOn Sabattical

Kitty Bowen, M.S., University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeEmail: jmbkeb@execpc.comKathryn “Kitty” Bowen was a teacher and counselor for 31 years in Iowa and Wisconsin. She spent the first part of her teaching career at Jerstad Agerholm Middle School in Racine, Wisconsin, and the latter as a counselor at Gilmore Middle School also in Racine. At Gilmore Kathryn also served as the Student Assistance Coordinator. She has developed parent workshop programs helping families learn and practice skills for anger management, listening and studying.    Kathryn Bowen is presenter and a graduate level instructor, teaching courses in anger management, school safety, dealing with change and stress management.On Sabattical

Jeffrey D. Bertrandt, M.A., Cardinal Stritch UniversityEmail: jeff.historyguy@gmail.comJeff is a Social Studies teacher and wrestling coach at Muskego High School. Jeff did his undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, receiving a double major in Broad Field Social Studies and Secondary Education, as well as a minor in history. Jeff received his master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University in History. Jeff also has an associate’s degree in Marketing from Waukesha County Technical College and is a proud new father of his son Cael.

Cyndi Castagna, MS, University of Northern ColoradoEmail: cycass@sbcglobal.netCyndi is an international trainer and has designed and taught college classes for McPherson, IRI, Pearson, Gateway Technical Institute and Aims. Her areas of expertise are “Social Emotional Learning,” “Helping Children Cope with Stress,” “Stress Reduction Through Biofeedback,” “Children of Alcoholics” and “Kindness Vs. Violence”. Cyndi is a co-author of “Star Parents” and the author of a stress reduction CD series for students, adults and families called “Relaxing Moments.” She is also a long-time Lions-Quest trainer. You will find her “hands on” teaching enjoyable and valuable.

Juany Dahlen, M.S., University of Wisconsin-MadisonEmail: juanta.kielley-dalhen@ngsd.k12.wi.usJuany has a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Past president of Wisconsin State Counselors Association, Juany was Wisconsin Counselor of the Year and won the Distinguished Educators Award, UW-Madison. Since 1986, Juany has been a counselor at Verona and New Glaris High Schools in Wisconsin.

Janeen Dietsche, M.A., Silver Lake CollegeEmail: dietsche@marshfield.k12.wi.usDepartment Chair, Business Education    Janeen has taught a wide variety of computer skills to high school students and to fellow teachers for 13 years through IGS. Here is an excellent technology team to guide teachers into the new world of cyberspace using their knowledge, patience and individually approach.

John Ditter, M.A., Life UniversityEmail: IGSJD@TDS.netJohn has Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and is certified by NSCA as Strength and conditioning Specialist. John is Vice President of the Fitness Connection Inc. 4.500 sq. foot athletic Training Facility. John has been training and working with at athletes of all levels for the past 20 years. He brings practical and applicable experiences from years of high school coaching. His approach is to train the “complete athlete” or team though well-designed functional sport specific training programs.

Dr. John Eggers, Ed.D., University of Northern ColoradoE-mail: envision@paulbunyan.net

Deborah Engen, M.A., University of Wisconsin-MadisonE-mail: deborahengen@hotmail.com     Deborah Engen has been teaching for 29 years. She is currently a 4th grade teacher in McFarland, WI. Deborah has taught college courses for the past 24 years. She is the mother of a 22 year old daughter who lives in Houston, Texas and a 25 year old son who lives in Denver, Colorado.    Deborah received her bachelor degree in elementary education from UW-Madison and her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from UW-Madison. Deborah also has a nursing degree and a counseling degree, along with 48 other credits. As you can see Deborah loves being a life- long learner. She enjoys teaching children and adults. She loves to travel, golf, exercise, read and spend time with her husband and grown children.    Deborah teaches four graduate classes. Wellness, Kids in Crisis, Classroom Discipline with Love and Logic and Tech World. She loves to stay current with the newest information and techniques that education has to offer. Deborah has spoken at State and National Conventions. She has been a unit leader, cooperative teacher for student teachers and a supervisor for several Universities for their student teacher programs. She has written DPI manuals on speaking and listening skills and health curriculum. Deborah loves teaching and she hopes you will attend many of her courses.Awards:    Congressman Scott Klug Award for Friend of Education    IGS winner for the most face to face enrollment for 2009-2010    Cooperating Teacher Award from UW Madison

Cathleen Fagan, M.A., Cardinal Stretch UniversityEmail: chfagan@ticon.netCathleen Fagan is a hospital school teacher at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and is employed by the Wauwatosa School District. She has taught at Wauwatosa East and West High Schools and Longfellow Middle School as both an English and Special Education teacher. Cathleen has taught graduate classes at Cardinal Stritch University and Institute for Graduate Studies.She has a B.S. from Northern Michigan University, an M.A. from Cardinal Stritch University along with 40 post graduate credits. Also, she serves as an educational consultant in the Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Long Term Follow-Up Clinic which assesses health, psychosocial and educational needs of cancer survivors, and serves the new staff orientation program on the Hematology, Oncology and Transplant Unit. Her graduate class is a practical application of sound educational principles in a collaborative and collegial atmosphere.

Blaine Felsman, M.A., Silver Lake CollegeEmail: felzie@yahoo.com

• Studied his Master’s under Dr. Pino.
• Physical education teacher and head wrestling coach at Berlin Wisconsin High School since 1981.
• Well known and respected high school referee in the Fox Valley area.
• Noteworthy: Member of NFL Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears as well as the Canadian Football League.

David Funk, M.S., Special Education, University of WisconsinEmail: davefunk@loveandlogic.comProgram Support Staff, New Berlin, WI Public SchoolsCo-Author “Teaching with Love and Logic”Since 1972, David has received over 400 letter and certificated recognizing contributions to teaching and staff development. In 1985, he received the Wisconsin Association of Teacher Educators (WATE) Program Achievement Award in recognition of service in teacher education. In 1992 he received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the New Berlin Learning Disabilities Association, and in 1997 he received the Special Recognition Award from the Wisconsin Learning Disabilities Association.

Ann Furbringer, M.S., University of Wisconsin – OshkoshEmail: fuerbria@slinger.k12.wi.us

• An elementary school counselor, Slinger School District.
• Has created and implemented the following programs:
  1. 4 & 5K social skills program
  2. 5th grade peer mediation
  3. Developed a 4th & 5th leadership curriculum
  4. 1st through 5th grade critical thinking
  5. Creative problem-solving programs
• Past President of the Wisconsin State Counseling Association
• Award: Wisconsin Elementary School Counselor of the Year

Jeanine Gelhaus, MS, University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointE-mail: gelhaje@medford.k12.wi.us

• Middle school teacher of Earth and Environmental Science at Medford, Wisconsin School District since 1995.
• Has held many teacher leadership and teaching positions for the school district and throughout Wisconsin and the nation, including the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Wisconsin DPI, WEA National Geographic Society, US Department of Education as well as the WSST, WEST, FIE, NSTA, WAEE.
• International Leadership Experience in Ireland, Brazil, Costa Rica, Spain, France and Russia.

Awards:

• 2001, 6-12 Wisconsin Educator of the Year.
• Educator’s Award from Notre Dame University 1996.
• Educator’s Award from Oxford University 1999.
• National JASON Trainer Track Teacher 1999-2004.

Rick Grundman, M.E., National Lewis UniversityE-mail: rgrundma@nlhs.comRick has a B.A. from Dr. Martin Luther College and an M.E. from National Lewis University. He is currently Principal at Northland Lutheran High School in Mosinee, WI.

Doug Johnson, M.A. , Capella University, St. Paul, MinnesotaEmail: kosharilearning@gmail.com Doug teaches English at Davis High School, Yakima, Washington, where he is also the chairman of that department. He has a B.A. degree in elementary education with a bilingual and English endorsement, a M.A. degree in psychology, and a pending doctorate in cultural and educational psychology. He has taught on all levels, including being adjunct instructor at Heritage University in Toppenish, Washington. As the owner and director of Koshari Learning, he is a consultant and presenter for teacher conferences. Also, he is founder and director of Cave Moon Press, a literary nonprofit corporation.    Doug has worked extensively in multicultural classrooms and has served on a school-based, at-risk case management program for his school district. He has also received national recognition for a teaching project he created with his special needs by integrating history, art, photography and writings of his students on the life of former Justice William O. Douglas. His published works include several books and articles in educational journals for teachers plus a number of short stories and poems.    A teacher, photographer, poet, musician and bicyclist, Doug’s zest and varied interests provide his students with a positive learning experience.

Tom Kraft, M.A., University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeEmail: tkraft@wirr.comTom taught students with emotional and behavioral disabilities for 16 years, has a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Exceptional Children), and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Exceptional Children). He has been an administrator in the Milwaukee Public Schools since 1993 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Administrative Leadership). Tom has been the Assistant Principal at Clement J. Zablocki Elementary School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in the Milwaukee Public Schools, since 1997.

JoAnn KossowMAT, Aurora University BFA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee BFA – Special Ed., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee BS – Ed. (Grade 1-8), Alverno CollegeEmail: TeacherEducation4U@gmail.com

• Art Teacher – Franklin Public School, Franklin, Wisconsin, since 1992.
• K-12 Art Curriculum Coordinator, Franklin Public Schools (11 years).
• Art Specialist – graduate course Instructor for IGS since 1997.
• Art Specialist – Instructor for Milwaukee Area Technical College – 1976.

Her graduate courses are known for their practicality and filled with “stuff” that teachers can immediately use in their classrooms.    Having taught Art to all grade levels over the past thirty years, JoAnn’s multi-dimensional background offers teachers a wholistic approach to teaching art within their classrooms. JoAnn provides teachers the ability to experience their own creativity through fun “hands on” art making activities while reinforcing their learning through her most sought after “Art Tours,” getting them “Out of the classroom” and touring the greater “Arts” communities.

Dr. James Leary, M.A., Ed.D., University of Michigan and Wayne State University, Detroit, MIEmail: macrovision@centurytel.net

• Dr. Leary is the president of MacroVision, an international consulting firm, and is also the retired Superintendent, Adrian, Michigan Public Schools
• He has worked in school systems in Michigan, Wisconsin and Spain. During his ten years as Superintendent of the prestigious Adrian, Michigan, Public Schools, the Adrian schools obtained national prominence when the Kettering Foundation selected it as their number one school system in the nation.
• Dr Leary is the author of the classic book, Educators on Trial, and many educational articles.
• A lifelong advocate for students and community, he continues to serve as an officer on state and national school and community boards. Having received numerous national honors, he is highly recognized as a keynote speaker and workshop consultant for educators, parents and businesses as well as for school boards community, administrative and public relations associations.

Tom Lidtke, M.A., University of Wisconsin-OshkoshEmail: tl@wbartmuseum.comTom Lidtke has been an art educator at all grade levels from first grade to undergraduate and graduate level courses. He has taught in two countries and has served as a governmental grant reviewer in the United States and Australia. As Executive Director of the West Bend Art Museum he has headed Wisconsin’s only regional art museum for over two decades. As author of numerous publications on Wisconsin regional art he has been responsible for awakening the public to the states rich tapestry of visual art and cultural history. His teaching style is entertaining, engaging and has been described by some of his students as, ‘the best graduate course (they) have ever taken’. His philosophy about art history is that it is inseparable from general history, needs to be understood in proper contexts and must in that capacity, be enjoyed before it can be understood and appreciated.

Ted Mainella, B.S., MLS, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeEmail: tmainella@wi.rr.comTed has a rich background in all areas of school technology and has practiced it daily as director of the Media Center for the Mukwonago, WI public schools. With specific expertise in the audio, video and computer areas, Ted knows how to blend these skills in helping teachers pass on these skills to their students in their classrooms. Ted has taught university level classes for IGS for many years, and is one of its most popular instructors.

Mary Lou Harris-Manske, B.A. and M.E.P.D., University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointEmail: manske@dwave.netMary Lou lives and breathes reading. For many years she was reading specialists and Chapter 1 reading teachers in the Stevens Point, Wisconsin public schools. Currently she serves as the district-wide reading coordinator, She also owns a children’s book store called Book Look and has taught IGS graduate courses for 12 years.

Sherry Mills, M.A, C.M.P, R.M.P/ M.A, R.M.PEmail: sherry@ctcm-acr.comSherry has published a music method series for Special Education and several articles on using music as a teaching tool. She is an experienced presenter on the national and international level, having presented to such organizations as Council for Exceptional Children, American Society for Training and Development, and the International Alliance for Learning. Sherry has been an IGS Instructor for several years and taught Grant Writing for Educators and motivational teaching techniques in the classroom since 1985. She has received recognition and various awards from educational and professional organizations.

Chick Moorman, B.A and M.A., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MIEmail: IPP57@aol.comKnown nationwide as the author of “Our Classroom” and several other books and booklets, Chick works full time as a keynote speaker, consultant, teacher trainer and university instructor. In addition he directs the Institute for Personal Power, the mission of which is to provide support services to teachers, parents and students. Chick is a seasoned teacher in Michigan and an instructor for 17 universities in 13 states. Exciting, dynamic and innovative, Chick has a zillion activities, ideas, material and strategies to pass on to you.

Kim Nielsen MA, Kim has taught first, second, and third grades, with the majority of her experience residing in first grade. She has had extensive training in reading and writing instruction at the primary level. Kim has taught graduate courses for the last 6 years spanning a number of topics and has presented to undergraduate students at UW-Madison. Kim earned her Elementary Education BS and Master’s Degree in Literacy from UW-Madison, with a 316 license as a Reading Teacher. Her classes are informative, practical, and she is known to be flexible with busy teachers’ schedules.

Dr. Ed Pino, M.A., Ed.D, Ph.D, Michigan State University, George Washington University, Stanford University, Harvard University and Oxford University

Email: parkerigs@earthlink.net

Founder and Lead Professor, International Graduate Studies

• An Elementary, Junior High School, Community College and University level teacher and administrator.

• An Assistant Principal, Principal (Elementary and Secondary), Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of Schools for 20 years in four states, the Far East and in Europe. His last Superintendency before retirement was in the prestigious Cherry Creek Schools of metropolitan Denver where his creative and innovative efforts won 12 national awards in his seven year tenure.

• After retirement from Cherry Creek, Dr. Pino served as President of the International Graduate School of Education and currently serves as the founder and CEO and Continuing CEO of the Institute for Graduate Studies.

• Dr. Pino has authored 43 books and booklets, several audio/video training programs and is the author of a micro-based instructional and management system entitled; Basic Skills for Quality Teaching (P.I.P). His latest two books are; Remaking Our Schools (2000) and Dynamic Inaction (1994).

• He is a full-time popular and internationally known consultant on a variety of topics having given more than 5,000 workshops, seminars, graduate courses and keynote addresses in 49 states and in 15 foreign nations. He has taught graduate level courses for 51 colleges and universities including public and private state university systems in the U.S. and foreign countries.

• Dr. Pino is an alumnus of Michigan State, George Washington, Harvard, Stanford and American Universities with specialties in Psychology, curriculum, school management and religious education. Dr. Pino also did Post-doctoral studies and lectured in Comparative Studies at Oxford University, England in 1995. In February, 1996, he spent a month in Antarctica studying research techniques at the Bellinghausen Russian Research Station. He is listed in several Who’s Who, including Who’s Who Among Hispanic Americans and the most prestigious Ð Who’s Who in America. He is a winner of the AASA Distinguished Professor Award and has also been inducted as “Scholar” in The Oxford Society of Scholars.

• Ed is married, has six children, ages 53 to 18. He permanently resides in Parker, Colorado where the Home Office of IGS has located for the past 39 years and also maintains a Branch Office in New Berlin, and Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Dr. Stanley Potts, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-MadisonEmail: sjpotts@gmail.com

• Works for the Wisconsin DPI as a School Administration Consultant. This work covers multiple areas, including community education, school planning and assessment, family partnerships, service learning, vocational technical education, after-school programs and citizenship education.
• Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, primarily in teacher education.
• Author, Wisconsin State Manual for Community Education and several professional articles.
• Principal Consultant, National Youth Leadership Council, an organization devoted to youth leadership.
• Noteworthy: Charter President, Wisconsin Community Educator Association.

Larry & Sandy Reinhold, A.B. and M.A. A.B. and M.A., Silver Lake CollegeEmail: srandlr@prodigy.netWhat an expert team or what! An early childhood and primary teacher plus a later elementary and high school teacher – including head football coach at Arrowhead High School – both are dealing daily with the differentiated needs of learners in inclusive and pull-out settings. If you’re pulling out your hair out or, are looking for fresh ideas, materials, strategies and activities, here is the teaching team for you.

Willard Romantini, M.A., Aurora UniversityEmail: foodman@execpc.comIn addition to almost three decades working in elementary classrooms, Willard has worked reporting for Milwaukee Magazine, WKTI Radio, CBS-58 News and currently is Host and Executive Producer of Time Warner Cable’s Wisconsin Food on Demand specializing in showcasing the faces behind the flavors of the hardworking people of the restaurant industry. During his travels and opportunities to interview people from all over the world he has learned that food is a common denominator among cultures and a great way to bring life, an element of trust and a sense of community in the classroom. There is no better way of breaking barriers than by breaking bread.

Tamara Sharp, M.A., Northern Illinois University

• Currently serves as education consultant in curriculum, staff development and grant writing for the Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) #II, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin.
• Her rich background also includes serving school districts in Northern Wisconsin as principal, K-12 curriculum coordinator, reading specialist and gifted/talented coordinator.

Barney Slowey, B.S., MST, University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointEmail: bslowey@charter.netExperience

• Social studies, law-related education teacher, grades 9-12
• Principal, grades K-12
• Director of Instruction & Staff Development, K-12
• Trainer for Law-Related Education (Constitutional Rights Foundation, Freedoms Foundation)
• Training in Positive Youth Development (PYD)
• Training in Power of Positive Students (POPS) philosophy
• Training in AODA through DPI, Madison
• Training in Values and Choices through CESA 11
• training in Multiple Intelligences through IRI Skylight
• Training in Brain Based Learning with Eric Jensen
• Training in Prime for Life AODA program

Consulting Work

• Presentations to parents, community organizations, churches, students and educators
• School inservice programs and workshops
• Credit classes offered through universities
• Keynote speeches at conventions
• Topics: Power of Positive Students Program, Leadership in Education, Brain-based teaching, 40 Assets, Positive Coaching, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, Law-related Education

Section 2: Degrees Earned

• BS – History
• MST– American History

Christi Slowey, M.A., Mariam CollegeEmail: ces2774@yahoo.comChristi Slowey is a fourth grade teacher in the Kimberly Area School District in Kimberly, WI. Christi graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. In 1999 she graduated from Viterbo University with a Masters of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She has taught first, second, and third grade as well as multiage 2/3. Christi has implemented numerous innovative best practices in her classroom including a balanced literacy approach to learning. Her enthusiasm for teaching is contagious. She is the proud Mother of Jake, Madison, Rufus, and Mimi.

Dan Slowey, M.A., Mariam CollegeEmail: dbslowey@yahoo.comDan Slowey is currently the Positive Youth Development Coordinator and Health Educator for the Kimberly Area School District. He has facilitated many trainings, workshops, and seminars involving educators, parents, community members and youth. His seminars are interactive, enthusiastic, and inspirational. Dan is a UW-La Crosse graduate with a comprehensive (K-12) health education Masters of Science Degree. He is currently pursuing an additional Master’s Degree from Marian College specializing in educational leadership. Dan’s passion includes the benefits of laughter; he is a Certified Laughter Leader. Dan provides the tools to measurably improve the quality of people’s lives.

Rhea Sprecher, B.S.ED and M.S. ED, Concord (NE) UniversityEmail: rsprecher@wi.rr.comRhea Sprecher attended Concordia College (Nebraska), the University of Reading (England), and Long Island University (New York). At Long Island University, Ms. Sprecher studied under Victor D’Amico, an authority on children’s art. Ms. Sprecher is the author of the Art Kit and is an experienced elementary teacher, director of children’s theatre and has conducted many art workshops. As a classroom and art teacher for over 40 years, Ms.Sprecher has developed a program for schools that can introduce creative art concepts that will not strain a limited budget. Ms. Sprecher, nationally acclaimed as America’s Art Teacher of Teachers, has conducted workshops for Lutheran, Catholic, Christian and Public schools throughout the United States including Hawaii and Alaska. Ms.Sprecher also conducts art history tours of France, Holland and Italy.“If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You are not a painter’, then by all means paint… and that voice will be silenced.” - Van Gogh

Bob Tomisch, M.A., Silver Lake CollegeEmail: tomsichrk@mac.comBob’s last three years of classroom teaching were at 4th grade at Polaris at Ebert in the Denver Public Schools, a Denver magnet for highly gifted and high achieving students. Between 1991 and 2003 he was at Harrington Elementary, an inner city school with 550 students in one of the city’s poverty belts, teaching multi-age highly gifted (grade 3,4,5), regular classroom kids at the same levels, media center librarian, and grades 1 and 2 – not all at the same time! Bob, a Minnesota native, came to Colorado in 1978 to create the Teacher’s Center for Douglas County Schools. Teaching at the Model School in Staples, Minnesota, from 1967-1978, gave Bob his start in developing a rich repertoire of teaching skills. His areas of expertise include motivation, dynamic teaching strategies, classroom management, creating innovative teaching/learning materials, transferring brain research into classroom practices, and more. For most of those years he has been in demand as a speaker, seminar presenter and graduate course instructor.

Jeff Trentadue, MS, University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterEmail: veto32@verizon.net

• Jeff has been a middle school science and social studies teacher and a graduate Instructor for four universities.
• Author of six science methods books and instructional kits. Developed and instructed in the use of brain based thematic units, A-Z science experiments and authentic assessment, and thematic social studies units for classroom teachers.
• Extensive experience in the private sector in the areas of management, marketing and training.

Awards:

• The Presidential Award for Elementary Mathematics and Science
• The Herbert Kohl Teacher of the Year Award

Sharon Warsh, M.Ed., Marquette UniversityEmail: warshs@hotmail.com

• Currently serves as supervisor of student teachers at Cardinal Stritch and Marian Universities.
• Specialist in assisting school governances in proceeding through the process of school accreditation.
• Has served as educational consultant for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Mary Beth Wood, M.A., University of Wisconsin – WhitewaterEmail: mrsmewoodsbg@aol.comMrs. Mary Beth Wood has been a Special Education teacher for twenty-four years, having taught EBD, LD & CD students during that time. She was the recipient of the Wisconsin School Psychologist Award, in 2000, for excellence in teaching. Mrs. Wood received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. In addition she has earned an additional 40 credits beyond her Masters. Her classes are known to be practical and informative with a touch of humor!In Memoriam

William C. Davidson

William C. Davidson, 70, of Stevens Point, died on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston. Bill was born on February 8, 1941, in Elkhart, Indiana, to William G. and Martha Mary (Cogan) Davidson. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1959 and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963 from Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana. Bill completed his graduate studies at the University of Kansas, where he earned his Master of Arts degree in 1965 and his Ph.D. in 1971. While completing his graduate degrees, his studies led him to work for the Cherokee Nation. Bill married Carmen Snyder on August 13, 1966. He joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, in 1968. Under the leadership of his department chair, Bill was instrumental in developing one of the nation’s first comprehensive communication studies programs. His many contributions helped the program become one of its largest and most successful majors. He was the director of the university’s required public speaking course for over 15 years. He previously directed the Division of Communication’s graduate program. Bill authored the text You and Your Speeches: A Venture in Self Discovery and Communication. He and Grace also edited Yevtushenko’s collect of poems in English, Walk On the Ledge. Bill passed away from complications associated with Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma, a rare form of lung cancer. He died surrounded by his loving family while listening to his favorite big band tunes while his wife, daughter, siblings, nieces and nephews recalled stories to him of the rich and happy life they shared.