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PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION:
Master of Arts in History,
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI |
Master of Arts Social Studies Education,
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics,
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Permanent Teaching Certificate (MI), Grades 7-12
Economics, History, Political Science |
APPOINTMENTS:
| Advisory Board, Global Association of Teachers of Economics | Present |
| Board of Directors, North Carolina Council on Economic Education | Present |
| Program Consultant, North Carolina Council on Economic Education, Raleigh, NC | 2003-Present |
| Chair, Cary Academy Upper School History Department, Sponsor of the Fed Challenge Team, Sponsor of the Cary Academy Investment Club, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, and Assistant Boys and Girls Varsity Track Coach. | March 1999-June 2003 |
Instructor, Cary Academy, Cary, NC,
Courses: Advanced Placement Economics, Advanced Placement United States History, Great Court Cases | 1999-2003 |
Instructor, Durham Tech, Durham, NC,
Courses: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics | 1996-1999 |
Instructor, St. Joseph Public Schools, St. Joseph, MI
Courses: Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement Economics, Political Science | 1966-1995 |
| Head Coach, Men’s Varsity Basketball | 1978-1983 |
Instructor, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI,
Courses: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Current American History | 1983-1990 |
PUBLICATIONS:
| Adkin, C. "Monroe Wulff: A Conscientious Objector," Michigan History Magazine | Nov/Dec 2007 |
| Adkin, C. "Michigan's Siberia: The House of David on High Island," American Communal Societies Quarterly, Hamilton College Library, Clinton, NY | April 2007 |
| Adkin, C. "Island Israelites," Chapter IV of The Journal of Beaver Island History, Beaver Island Heritage Society | 1998 |
| Adkin, C. Brother Benjamin: A History of the Israelite House of David. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press | 1990 |
| Adkin, C. "Brother Benjamin," Michigan History Magazine | March/April 1989 |
| Adkin, C. "Island Mystique," Michigan History Magazine | March/April 1988 |
| Adkin, C. "Economic Stand on Heroin," The Wind-Up, St. Joseph High School newspaper, St. Joseph, MI | March 1987 |
PRESENTATIONS:
| "Monroe Wulff: A World War I Conscientious Objector," City of David annual summer program, Benton Harbor, MI | July 2007 |
| "Travel and Learning Opportunities for Teachers," annual convention of the North Carolina Council for Social Studies, Greensboro, NC | February 2006 |
| "Michigan's Siberia," Clarence M. Burton Memorial Lecture for the 130th Annual State History Convention, St. Joseph, MI | October 2004 |
| "The House of David During World War II," Israelite Centennial Celebration, Benton Harbor, MI | July 2003 |
| "Benefits of the NCEE Economic Study Tour to Ukraine and Lithuania," Board Meeting of the North Carolina Council on Economic Education, Greensboro, NC | April 2003 |
| "Three Economic Lessons You May Teach Next Monday," annual convention of the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies, Greensboro, NC | February 2003 |
| "Costs v. Benefits of Teaching AP Economics," annual convention of the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies, Greensboro, NC | February 2002 |
| "Here Comes The Judge: the Life of H.T. Dewhirst," Berrien County Historical Association’s House of David Exhibit, Benton Harbor, MI | October 1998 |
| "Empowering Young People Through Economic Education," annual convention of the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies, Greensboro, NC | February 1997 |
| "Communal Life on High Island," Beaver Island Museum Week, St. James, MI | July 1997 |
| "Writing as a Vehicle for Authentic Teaching/Authentic Assessment," annual convention of the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies, Greensboro, NC | February 1996 |
| "Authentic Teaching/Authentic Assessment," annual convention of the National Council for the Social Studies, Phoenix, AZ | November 1994 |
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITES:
| Permanent member of the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) Professional Teachers’ Association | Present |
| Selected by the National Council on Economic Education to participate in the international "Training of Writers Program" held in Bucharest, Romania | Fall 2005 |
| Member of design team for the development of the new Virtual Economics 3.0. This initiative was directed by NCEE and funded by State Farm, Inc. | 2005 |
| Reader for the College Board, AP Economics Exams | 1993-2003 |
| Consultant/Trainer for College Board Advanced Placement Program, Grand Rapids, MI, Milwaukee, WI, and Atlanta, GA | 1995-2003 |
| Selected by the National Council on Economic Education for inclusion in the economic study tour to Ukraine and Lithuania | 2002 |
| Contributed economics questions to Educational Testing Service for use on Praxis Exams and Georgia High School Exit Exam | 2000 |
| Consultant and cast member for "The Seventh Messenger," a two-hour TV documentary produced by Metrocom International, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI | 1999 |
| Contributed Economics Syllabus to the College Board as one to be modeled in high school AP economics classes | 1998 |
| Proofreader and contributor for Advanced Placement Instructional Package published and distributed by the National Council on Economic Education | 1995 |
HONORS:
| Recognized by the North Carolina Council on Economic Education for leadership in the promotion of economic literacy | 2004 |
| Southeast Regional Winner of the NCEE/NASDAQ National Teaching Award, one of five National Finalists | 2004 |
| Recipient of yearbook dedication by the senior class of Cary Academy | 2002 |
| Favorite Teacher Award, Lee Honors College, Western Michigan University | 1995 |
| Honor Graduate Western Michigan University, 4.0 GPA | 1985 |
| Inducted into Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society | 1985 |
| Southwestern Michigan Basketball Coach of the Year | 1980 |
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