Education in Fine Arts
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (with Randy Johnson)
- University of Regina, Regina, SK, (with Marilyn Levine and Franklin Heisler)
- University of Regina, Extension, SK and Woolsey studio, Cupar SK (with Randy Woolsey)
Studio Artist
- Hone – James Pottery Studio, Regina SK 1980 – 1984
- University of Regina, Pottery, Extension.
- O’Connor Watrall Studios 1982 – 1992
- Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, 2009 – current
Publications (pottery related)
- “Your Own Studio: challenges and rewards” Regina SK (1988)
- “Teaching Pottery to Adults”, Pottery Making Illustrated July / August 2012
- “Throwing Smarter”. Pottery Making Illustrated, May 2013
Teaching, Pottery
- Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis MN, (winter 2010 – current)
- Hopkins Community Education Hopkins, MN (fall 2006 – current)
- Eden Prairie Art Center,Eden Prairie MN, (2008 – 2009)
- Bloomington Art Center, Bloomington MN, (2007 – 2009)
- Saskatchewan Arts Center, Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK, (1989) Inspiration from Pre- Columbian Potters
- Regina Community Education, Regina, SK (1985 – 1986)
Education in human affairs and social services
- Anthropology (cultural anthropology and archeology) B.A., Undergraduate and Graduate. Course work complete toward M.A. University of Minnesota, Indiana University, University of Manitoba
- Education, M.Ed (Educational Psychology, and Adult Education) University of Regina. Thesis research and thesis, “Long-Term Psychological Effects of Wife Abuse”
- Fund Development, Hamline University, graduate studies St. Paul, MN
Non Degree Studies
- Outcomes Evaluation, United Way of Minneapolis Area,
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, (Advanced Certificate) Canadian Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
- Substance Abuse/ Rational Emotive Therapy, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
- Suicide Intervention, Saskatchewan Department of Mental Health, Regina, SK
- Communities and Change, Theory & application – communities choose and make change- University of Regina, Regina, SK
- Working Together for Change, Merici Centre, Regina, SK
- Life Skills Coach, (Canadian) Advanced certificate, Coteau Range Community College, Moose Jaw, SK
- Community Organizing, Highlander School, Memphis TN
- Practical Nursing, Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN (licensed)
Experience Human Affairs and Social Services
- Development Director, Minnesota Justice Foundation, Minneapolis, MN 2005-2006
- Executive Director, Hamline Midway Coalition, St. Paul MN., 2002 – 2004
- Executive Director, West Suburban Teen Clinic, Excelsior MN, 1997-2002
- Center Supervisor, Winnipeg Child & Family Services, Winnipeg MB. Community Action Center, 1993-1997
- Executive Director, Rainbow Youth Centre, Regina SK, 1989-1993
- Group Facilitator and Program Development, Regina Family and Children Services, Battered Womans’ Program. 1987 – 1991 (part-time)
- Co-Organizer and Coordinator, Freedom House School. Northeast Neighborhood House. Minneapolis MN 1969-1971.
- Community Organizer, 1969 – 1971 Citizens Community Center Minneapolis MN.
- Community Organizer, (SNCC) Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, Panola County, MS 1964 – 1965