ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Ph.D. University of Nevada, Reno (2001)

College of Education.

Concentration: Educational Leadership

M.Ed. University of Nevada, Reno (1992)

College of Education

Concentration: Secondary Education

Minor: Foreign Language (Spanish)

B.A. Southern Utah University (1988)

Major: Foreign Languages and Literature (emphasis Spanish)

Minor: Business Education

Professional Secondary License, Spanish

Special Secondary License, ESL

Professional School Administrator License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chair, Department of Secondary Education, University of North Alabama, 2007 to present.

Professor, Secondary Education, University of North Alabama, 2007 to present. Undergraduate courses taught: Secondary Methods and Materials, Student Internship, Foreign Language Methods.

Graduate courses taught: Psychology of Learning, Methods of Educational Research.

Associate Professor, Secondary Education, University of North Alabama, 2003 to 2007. Undergraduate courses taught: Pre-professional Seminar and Lab, Secondary Methods and Materials, Teaching in the Middle School, Foreign Language Methods.

Graduate courses taught: Psychology of Learning, Methods of Educational Research.

Spanish Teacher, R. A. Hubbard High School, Courtland, AL, January 2005-May 2005.

Assistant Professor, Education, Francis Marion University, 2001-2003.

Undergraduate courses taught: Introduction to Education, Foundations of Education, Cultural Diversity in Schools, Clinical Experience in the School, Student Teaching Seminar. Graduate courses taught: Contemporary Issues in Education and Society, Procedures for the Divergent Learner.

Director of Student Teaching and Clinical Experiences, Francis Marion University, 2001-2003.

Direct student teachers, direct university supervisors, develop relationships with schools and teachers, direct schools’ cooperating teachers, train supervisors and cooperating teachers using ADEPT guidelines, oversee student teachers’ development of long range plans, revise student teaching evaluation forms, organize teacher career fair, visit schools.

Spanish Teacher/ESL Teacher, Galena High School, Reno, Nevada, 1993-2001.

Taught third, fourth, and fifth year language students, Spanish Advanced Placement classes, and Spanish for Spanish speakers. Taught ESL Reading and ESL Resource.

Head Track & Cross Country Coach, Galena High School, Reno, Nevada, 1993-2001

Spanish Teacher, Truckee Meadows Community College, 1998, Reno, Nevada

Taught a course in Mexico to students on an exchange program.

Spanish 203 (Spanish Language and Culture)

Spanish Teacher/ESL Teacher, O’Brien Middle School, Reno, Nevada, 1990-1993.

Also taught Math and Reading classes.

Teacher/Coach, Rite of Passage, Minden, Nevada, 1989-1990

Taught variety of high school subjects to delinquent youth and coached the Track and Cross Country programs.

Teaching Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno, 1988-1989

Foreign Language Department

Courses taught: Spanish 101, Spanish 102, and Spanish 305.

Algebra Teacher, Upward Bound Program, Cedar City, Utah, 1987

Taught college algebra to financially underprivileged students.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Owner, RYL Viajes, LLC

Non-profit educational travel company

Have taken students on affordable educational trips to Mexico.

Translator:

Duke Medical University (Tuberculosis information)

Trend Mining Company

Pitson Gold Company

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Facility

Private Party Cars

Advisor, Spanish Club, Galena High School, 1993-2001

Study culture of various countries

Cook foods from different Latin American countries

Perform plays, and develop activities for children in the community (in Spanish)

Perform at least two service projects per year for the Hispanic community

Volunteer Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1983-1985

Chile, South America

Two years speaking only Spanish

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Humor in middle school is serious business. National Middle School Association’s 37^th Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD.

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Effective strategies for using humor in middle school. Lakelands Park Middle School. Gaithersburg, MD.

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Be doers, not hearers only. Keynote presentation given at youth conference in Washington, D.C.

Hurren, B. L. & Hurren, S. E. (2010). Como ayudar a sus hijos tener exito en la escuela (How to help your children experience success in school). Florence City Schools, Florence, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Dream Big. Keynote presentation given to Alpine, Utah School District teachers, administrators, students, and parents. Saratoga Springs, UT

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Teaching students to care and serve. Nuts & Bolts Symposiums: A Focus on the Practical. Destin, FL.

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Humor in school is serious business. Nuts & Bolts Symposiums: A Focus on the Practical. Destin, FL.

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Helping students cope with loss, death, and grief. Nuts & Bolts Symposiums: A Focus on the Practical. Destin, FL.

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Team testing in the middle school. Nuts & Bolts Symposiums: A Focus on the Practical. Destin, FL.

Hurren, B. L. (2009). Make a difference (in a paradox of affluence). Keynote speaker for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s annual ceremony. Northwest Shoals Community College, Phil Campbell Campus, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2009). So, you want to be a teacher. Presentation given to Rogers High School Future Teachers of America. Florence, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2009). The Joys of Teaching. Presentation given to local chapters of Future Teachers of America. Florence, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2008). Humor in School is Serious Business (Grades K-12). Half-day presentation for Alabama teachers and administrators. The UNA Education Research and Inservice Center. Florence, AL.

Hurren, B. L. & Hurren, S. E. (2008). La importancia de la familia para el exito del estudiante (The importance of family in student success). Keynote presentation at Colbert County Schools ELL Family Festival. Colbert County, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2007). Humor in the Middle School is Serious Business. Half-day presentation at the National Middle School Association’s 34^th Annual Conference. Houston, TX.

Hurren, B. L. & Rutledge, M. (2007). Team Testing for Individual Success. Concurrent session at the National Middle School Association’s 34^th Annual Conference. Houston, TX.

Hurren, B. L. (2007). Make a plan and make it happen. Keynote speaker for Delta Epsilon Iota, Academic Honor Society’s annual ceremony.

Hurren, B. L. (2007). Professionalism and ethics in teaching. UNA student intern seminar. University of North Alabama.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). Your ticket to the future. Keynote presentation at NW Shoals Community College for Muscle Shoals School District Leadership Conference.

Hurren, B. L. & Hurren, S. E. (2006). Holding on to Family Values. Presentation given at Hamilton, AL community center.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). Using humor effectively in the elementary school. Keynote presenter at teacher inservice day for Florence city elementary schools.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). Traveling Europe on a tight budget. Florence, AL community presentation.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). Students mentoring students. International Positive Behavior Support Conference, Reno, NV.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). Finding and using motivation. Tennessee River Athletic Club, Florence, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). The importance of youth involvement in daily physical activity. Florence community and Tennessee River Athletic Club, Florence, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2005). Keynote presenter at Tuscumbia School District Story Telling Day. Deshler High School, Tuscumbia, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2005). Teaching strategies for ESL students in the mainstream classroom. UNA student teaching seminar.

Hurren, B. L., Rutledge, M., & Garvin, A. (2005). Team testing for individual success. Inaugural Faculty Showcase Presentation, University of North Alabama.

Hurren, B. L. (2005). Humor in school is serious business. The Twelfth International Conference on Learning. Granada, Spain.

Hurren, B. L. (2005). Students mentoring students. Leadership facilitator for Russellville High School POWER Team Mentoring Retreat. Russellville, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2005). Dealing with death and bereavement in schools. UNA student teaching seminar.

Hurren, B. L. (2004). Secondary education classroom management. North Alabama Beginning Teachers’ Workshop. Huntsville, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2003). The effects of principals’ humor on teachers’ job satisfaction. International Conference of Principals. Edinburgh, Scotland.

Hurren, B. L. (2003). Effective uses of humor in the classroom. Keynote Presentation at the Samford Summer Institute for Teaching Excellence. Birmingham, AL.

Hurren, B. L. (2002). Humor in the classroom is serious business. National Making a Difference Through Teacher Education Conference. Birmingham, AL

Hurren, B. L. (2002). How to teach future teachers to use humor effectively in the classroom. Annual South Carolina Teacher Education Conference. Pawley’s Island, SC.

Hurren, B. L. (2001). The effects of principals’ humor on teachers’ job satisfaction. Presentation was given to teachers and administrators in Reno, Nevada at University of Nevada, Reno.

Hurren, B. L. (1998). What’s so funny? How to find humor in everyday, difficult, and stressful situations. Presentation was given at Sage Ridge Middle School. Reno, NV.

Hurren, B. L. (1990 to 2001). How to help your children in school. Presentation given on a regular basis for Hispanic parents in the community. Presentation given in Spanish. Reno, NV.

Hurren, B. L. & Chazen, L. (1995). How to use humor effectively in the classroom. Presentation was given at semi-annual Student Teacher Conference. Reno, NV.

Hurren, B. L. (1993). How to use humor effectively in the foreign language classroom. Southwest Conference of Language Teachers. Reno, NV.

PUBLICATIONS

Hurren, B. L. (2010). Humor in school is serious business. Nashville, TN: Incentive Publications.

Hurren, B. L. & Singleton-Rickman, L. (2009, March, 8). Those who can . . . teach: U.S., state face teacher shortage in next decade. Times Daily, pp. 1A, 8A.

Hurren, B. L. & Singleton-Rickman, L. (2009, February 22). Retaining Teachers: Teacher dropout rate higher than students’. Times Daily, pp. 1A, 6A.

Hurren, B. L. & Rutledge, M. (2008). Conversation piece: Varying assessment with Team Testing. Middle Ground: The Magazine of Middle Level Education, 12(2), 16-18.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). The effects of principals’ humor on teachers’ job satisfaction. Educational Studies, 32, 373-385.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). Principal’s humor increases staff job satisfaction. Educational Research Newsletter, 19(9), 6.

Hurren, B. L., Rutledge, M., & Garvin, A. B. (2006). Team testing for individual success. APS Mathematics Teacher, 2(5), 1-4.

Hurren, B. L. (2006). Humor in school is serious business. International Journal of Learning, 12, 79-83.

Hurren, B. L., Rutledge, M., & Garvin, A. B. (2006). Team testing for individual success. Phi Delta Kappan, 87, 443-447.

Hurren, B. L. (2006, April). Runner profile. TRAC Newsletter, 4(4), 3.

Hurren, B. L., & Eubanks, M. R. (2005, September 17). Laughing class. Times Daily, pp. 1B, 6B.

Hurren, B. L., & Willis, J. (2005, August 10). POWER team. Times Daily, pp. 1A, 3A.

Hurren, B. L. (2005). Humor in school is serious business. In Designs for Learning (pp. 219-220). Altona Victoria, Australia: Common Ground Publishing.

Hurren, B. L. (2003). Effective uses of humor in the classroom. In Preparing Southeastern Teachers and Administrators to be Leaders in Education (pp. 99-105). Birmingham, AL: Samford University.

Hurren, B. L. (2001). The effects of principals’ humor on teachers’ job satisfaction. Dissertation Abstracts International, 63(02), 443. (UMI No. 3042753)

GRANTS

Alabama Power Grant, donated to Teri Wakefield (recent UNA graduate) at East Lawrence High School (2008).

Faculty development/presentation grant, University of North Alabama (2007).

Faculty development/presentation grant, University of North Alabama (2006).

Committee member for Collaborative Curriculum and Methods for Secondary Students with Disabilities Grant, $18,000 (2006).

Faculty development/presentation grant, University of North Alabama (2005).

Research grant, University of North Alabama (2004).

Celebration of Teaching grant, Kappa Delta Pi (2004-2005).

Faculty development/presentation grant, Francis Marion University (2003).

Faculty research/presentation grant, Francis Marion University (2002).

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Alabama Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (2007-present).

Phi Kappa Phi

Kappa Delta Pi

Delta Epsilon Iota

Phi Beta Delta, international honor society

USA Track and Field Coaches’ Association, Certificate # L1-05-2516

Higher Education Partnership

Pi Lambda Theta

International Sports Specialists

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES and UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Textbook Reviewer, Educational Psychology, Wiley Publications (2008-present).

Chair, Department of Secondary Education, University of North Alabama (2007-present).

Textbook Reviewer, Educational Psychology, McGraw Hill (2007-present).

Textbook Reviewer, Educational Research, McGraw Hill (2007-present).

Reviewer, Social Behavior and Personality Journal (2007-present).

International Offerings and Programs Committee (2007-present).

Teacher Education Council (2007-present).

College of Education, Leadership Team (2007-present).

Student Honors and Sophomore Scholars Committee, Phi Kappa Phi (2007-present).

Chair, UNA Academic Affairs Outstanding Scholar/Research Committee (2007).

Chair, Research Grants and Professional Development Committee, College of Education, University of North Alabama (2007).

Reviewer, Journal of Happiness Studies (2007-present).

Faculty Senate Steering Committee, University of North Alabama (2007-present).

Faculty Senate, University of North Alabama (2006-present).

Chair, Secondary Education NCATE State Standards Assessment Committee, UNA (2006-2007).

Chair, NCATE Dispositions Committee, College of Education, UNA (2006-2008).

Chair Elect, Research Grants and Professional Development Committee, College of Education, University of North Alabama (2006).

Publicity Committee, Phi Beta Delta international honor society, Zeta Mu chapter, University of North Alabama (2006-present).

Textbook Reviewer, McGraw-Hill, Higher Ed., Educational Psychology texts (2006).

Associate Editor, International Journal of Learning (2005-2006).

Counselor, Kappa Delta Pi, Epsilon Psi Chapter, UNA (2004-2007).

Treasurer, Kappa Delta Pi, Epsilon Psi Chapter, UNA (2004-2007).

Collaborative 6-12 Planning Grant Committee, College of Education, UNA (2005/6).

Faculty Mentor/Tutor of Spanish, University of North Alabama (2004-present).

Research Consortium, College of Education, UNA (2004-2007).

University of North Alabama Strategic Plan Committee, Research Subcommittee (2006).

College of Education Committee for Research Grants and Professional Development, University of North Alabama (2003-2007).

Served on Eddie Frost Scholarship Committee (2003-2004).

University of North Alabama Intern/Student Teacher Evaluation Form, reliability participant (2004).

Developed Teaching in the Middle School (ED 402) course (2004).

Assisted with development of University of North Alabama Secondary Education professional brochure (2003).

Recruitment efforts at Preview Day, University of North Alabama, (2003-present).

Created banner for Department of Secondary Education to be displayed at educational fairs, recruitment fairs, and educational meetings, (2003).

Organized fundraising and door prizes to be given to cooperating teachers in appreciation for helping student teachers of the University of North Alabama, (2003, 2004).

Served on Department of Secondary Education Curriculum Committee (2003-2004).

Served on NCATE Dispositions Committee, University of North Alabama (2003-2005).

Advisor for Meet Your Major event at University of North Alabama (2004).

Advisor for SOAR secondary education students at University of North Alabama (2004).

Attended SACS fall workshop meeting in Huntsville, AL (2003).

Francis Marion University Selection Committee (2002).

Francis Marion University, School of Education Undergraduate Committee (2001-2003).

Darlington County School District Induction and Retention Advisory Committee (2002).

Assistant to NCATE Standards Committee, showing evidence of student teacher program at Francis Marion University complying with NCATE standards.

Organizer, Francis Marion University Teacher Career Fair (2001-2003).

Advisor, Francis Marion University Education Club (2001-2003).

Train Francis Marion University student teaching supervisors using ADEPT system (2001-2003).

Train Cooperating Teachers and Site Coordinators using ADEPT system (2001-2003).

Francis Marion University, School of Education Strategic Planning Committee (2001).

Advisor, National Young Leaders’ Conference, Washington, DC (2001).

Advisor, Spanish Club, Galena High School, Reno, NV (1993-2001).

Nevada Foreign Language Standards Committee (1995-1996).

Foreign Language Textbook Adoption Committee, Washoe County School District, Reno, NV (1995).

Advisor, Spanish Club, O’Brien Middle School, Reno, NV (1990-1993).

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Executive Director, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 296, Florence, AL, 2007-present.

Executive Director, Cub Scouts, Pack 296, Florence, AL, 2007-present.

Guest presenter, Spanish classes, Brooks High School, Killen, AL, 2007.

Volunteer Spanish Teacher, Brooks Elementary School, Killen, AL, 2005-2006.

Spanish Story Telling, Brooks Elementary School, Killen, AL, 18 January 2006.

Mexican Food Cooking Demonstration, Brooks Elementary, 25 January 2006.

Helping Hands (Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort in Mississippi and Louisiana). Cut fallen trees, cleared neighborhoods and roads, affixed temporary roofing for damaged houses, delivered water and medical supplies; September-October, 2005. Began reconstructing new houses; October, November, 2006.

Keynote presenter, Deschler High School Storytelling day, 26 October 2005.

Russelville High School POWER Team Retreat, Keynote Presenter, 29-30 July 2005. Topics: What is mentoring, How to be a good mentor, Mentoring students with limited English skills. Resulted in an article in Times Daily on 10 August 2005.

Presentation for students at UNA and Times Daily, 13 September 2005. How to use humor effectively in the classroom. Resulted in feature article in Times Daily called Laughing Class, 17 September 2005.

Diversity Training for Goldkist chicken processing plant, March 2006.

Head Soccer Coach with American Youth Soccer Organization, ages 10-12, 2003-2006.

Head Soccer Coach with American Youth Soccer Organization, ages 7-9, 2003-2006.

Head Soccer Coach with American Youth Soccer Organization, ages 5-7, 2006.

Youth Distance Running Coach, Tennessee River Athletic Club, 2006-present.

Faculty Mentor/Tutor of Spanish, Guillot University Center, UNA, 2004-present.

Assistant Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America, Troup 296, Florence, Alabama, 2003-2007.

President, Young Men’s organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alabama and Mississippi, 2003-2007.

Spanish Translator, Sunday school class, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2003-present.

Volunteer Spanish Teacher in Florence Community, Wednesday nights, 2004-present.

Southeastern United States winner for Outstanding Celebration of Teaching Program Award. The award was given by Kappa Delta Pi for taking low socioeconomic minority students from R.A. Hubbard High School in Courtland, AL to Clements Elementary to mentor the elementary students with limited English proficiency. The high school students were also paired as reading buddies with the elementary students and both groups read stories to each other in English and Spanish. January-May 2005.

Took Field Trip with low socioeconomic minority students from R.A. Hubbard High School in Courtland, AL to University of North Alabama. The high school students associated with UNA students, met faculty, toured campus, and received UNA sweatshirts and key lanyards. April 2005.

Collected and donated over 4,000 books to low socioeconomic children and families with limited English proficiency, 2004-2005.

Organized fundraising and door prizes to be given to cooperating teachers in appreciation for helping student teachers of University of North Alabama, 2003-2004.

PROJECTS UNDERWAY

What drop-outs have to say about dropping-out.

La Rana Josefina. A bilingual reader (Spanish/English) targeted for children reading at a second to third grade level.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Completed Oral Proficiency Interview Training, in Spanish, through the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), 2008.

Delta Epsilon Iota, Academic Honor Society, Honorary Membership, 2007

Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars, 2006

USA Certified Track and Field Coach, 2006.

Passed PRAXIS II – Spanish Content Knowledge, 2005.

Marco Polo Educational Technology Certification, 2004.

Intel/Microsoft Innovation in Education Certification as Faculty Instructor in the Teach to the Future Program, 2004.

University of North Alabama Faculty Superstar, 2003.

Head Coach, two-time cross country academic state champions, Nevada, 1999, 2000.

Head Coach, five high school All-American distance runners, Nevada, 2000.

Most Influential Teacher, Washoe County School District, Nevada, 1998.

National Track Championships, second place, 5,000 meters, submasters division, Eugene, OR, 1996.

North and South American Track Championships, third place, 1,500 meters, submasters division, Spokane, WA, 1996.

Doritos/Certs Comedy Competition, first place, Reno, NV, 1989.

Assistantship, Foreign Language Department, University of Nevada, Reno, 1988.

Thunderbird Athletic Achievement Award, Southern Utah University, 1988.

Teacher of the Year, Upward Bound, Cedar City, UT, 1987.