Who is this guy?
Hometown: New Athens, IL
Family: Wife - Rachel
Children - Abigayle and Gweneth
Dog - Daisy
High School: New Athens CUSD #60
College: M.A.T. Lindenwood University, 2011 Major: Teaching
B.S. Illinois College, 2004 Major: Environmental Biology Minor: Biology
A.S. Southwestern Illinois College, 2002
Experience:
New Athens CUSD 60, Jr. High Science, 2018-current
Coaching - JV High School Girls Softball at New Athens High School (2018-current)
- JV High School Girls Basketball at New Athens High School (2017-current)
- JV Jr. High Girls Softball at New Athens Elementary (2017-current)
- New Athens Little League (2011-2018)
- Jr. High Boys Volleyball at St. John - Smithton (2015-2017)
- JV Jr. High Girls Basketball at New Athens Elementary (2016-2017)
St. Agatha Catholic School, Teacher, 2014-2018
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Worker, 2014
New Athens CUSD #60, Substitute Teacher, 2013-2014
The College of Governor French, President, 2012-2013
Governor French Academy, Athletic Director, 2009-2013
Governor French Academy, Teacher, 2004-2013
Illinois College Environmental Biology Department, Teaching Assistant, 2002-2004
Certifications:
Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Certified Hunter Safety Education Instructor
St. Louis Chess Club Certified Chess Coach
Illinois High School Association Certified Coach
American Sport Education Program Certified Coach
Publications:
Beal, Deborah B. and Tony J. Meyer. Illinois College. Bioacoustics and Behavior in the Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans), A Keystone Riparian Mammal. Mississippi River Research Consortium. April 1, 2005.
Affiliations:
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Area V Southwestern Illinois Math and Science Partnership
I-STEM Network
National Science Teachers Association
Illinois Science Teachers Association
New Athens Teacher's Association
Illinois Education Association
National Education Association
Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education
New Athens Sportsmen's Club
New Athens Little League
International Hunter Education Association
Honors & Awards:
2019 Recipient - Illinois Air Force Association Teacher of the Year
2019 Recipient - Air Force Association - Scott Memorial Chapter Teacher of the Year
2019 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2018 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2017 Recipient - Illinois Math and Science Partnership Project Grant
2017 Presenter - Directions Midwest Education Conference
2017 Presenter - Western Illinois University PreK-8 Science Update Conference
2017 Presenter - Illinois STEM Conference
2017 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2016 ETA hand2mind IL STEM Educator of the Year Consolation Recipient
2016 Recipient - Illinois Math and Science Partnership Project Grant
2016 Recipient - Society of American Military Engineers Scott Field Post Micro-STEM Grant
2016 Recipient - Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Classroom Grant
2016 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2015 Recipient - St. Louis Chess Club and Monsanto Rural Chess Grant
2015 Recipient - Illinois Math and Science Partnership Project Grant
2015 Recipient - Illinois Board of Higher Education ESEA ITQ Grant; Assessment Leader for Project
Lissner Family Scholar, Lindenwood University, 2010 and 2011
Outstanding Major in Environmental Biology and Ecological Studies, Illinois College, May 2004
Environmental Studies Research and Service Award, Illinois College, May 2003
Environmental Studies Academic Achievement Award, Illinois College, May 2003
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Iota Xi Chapter, Illinois College, April 2003
Family: Wife - Rachel
Children - Abigayle and Gweneth
Dog - Daisy
High School: New Athens CUSD #60
College: M.A.T. Lindenwood University, 2011 Major: Teaching
B.S. Illinois College, 2004 Major: Environmental Biology Minor: Biology
A.S. Southwestern Illinois College, 2002
Experience:
New Athens CUSD 60, Jr. High Science, 2018-current
Coaching - JV High School Girls Softball at New Athens High School (2018-current)
- JV High School Girls Basketball at New Athens High School (2017-current)
- JV Jr. High Girls Softball at New Athens Elementary (2017-current)
- New Athens Little League (2011-2018)
- Jr. High Boys Volleyball at St. John - Smithton (2015-2017)
- JV Jr. High Girls Basketball at New Athens Elementary (2016-2017)
St. Agatha Catholic School, Teacher, 2014-2018
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Worker, 2014
New Athens CUSD #60, Substitute Teacher, 2013-2014
The College of Governor French, President, 2012-2013
Governor French Academy, Athletic Director, 2009-2013
Governor French Academy, Teacher, 2004-2013
Illinois College Environmental Biology Department, Teaching Assistant, 2002-2004
Certifications:
Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Certified Hunter Safety Education Instructor
St. Louis Chess Club Certified Chess Coach
Illinois High School Association Certified Coach
American Sport Education Program Certified Coach
Publications:
Beal, Deborah B. and Tony J. Meyer. Illinois College. Bioacoustics and Behavior in the Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans), A Keystone Riparian Mammal. Mississippi River Research Consortium. April 1, 2005.
Affiliations:
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Area V Southwestern Illinois Math and Science Partnership
I-STEM Network
National Science Teachers Association
Illinois Science Teachers Association
New Athens Teacher's Association
Illinois Education Association
National Education Association
Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education
New Athens Sportsmen's Club
New Athens Little League
International Hunter Education Association
Honors & Awards:
2019 Recipient - Illinois Air Force Association Teacher of the Year
2019 Recipient - Air Force Association - Scott Memorial Chapter Teacher of the Year
2019 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2018 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2017 Recipient - Illinois Math and Science Partnership Project Grant
2017 Presenter - Directions Midwest Education Conference
2017 Presenter - Western Illinois University PreK-8 Science Update Conference
2017 Presenter - Illinois STEM Conference
2017 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2016 ETA hand2mind IL STEM Educator of the Year Consolation Recipient
2016 Recipient - Illinois Math and Science Partnership Project Grant
2016 Recipient - Society of American Military Engineers Scott Field Post Micro-STEM Grant
2016 Recipient - Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Classroom Grant
2016 Recipient - Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant
2015 Recipient - St. Louis Chess Club and Monsanto Rural Chess Grant
2015 Recipient - Illinois Math and Science Partnership Project Grant
2015 Recipient - Illinois Board of Higher Education ESEA ITQ Grant; Assessment Leader for Project
Lissner Family Scholar, Lindenwood University, 2010 and 2011
Outstanding Major in Environmental Biology and Ecological Studies, Illinois College, May 2004
Environmental Studies Research and Service Award, Illinois College, May 2003
Environmental Studies Academic Achievement Award, Illinois College, May 2003
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Iota Xi Chapter, Illinois College, April 2003