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B. Lee Hurren, Ph.D. Curriculum VitaeUNA Box 5119 (256) 765-4686University of North AlabamaFlorence, AL 35632Email: blhurren@una.eduWife: Susan Emma HurrenChildren: Elizabeth, Troy, Byron, Daniel, EmmaACADEMIC PREPARATIONPh.D. University of Nevada, Reno (2001)College of Education.Concentration: Educational LeadershipM.Ed. University of Nevada, Reno (1992)College of EducationConcentration: Secondary EducationMinor: Foreign Language (Spanish)B.A. Southern Utah University (1988)Major: Foreign Languages and Literature (emphasis Spanish)Minor: Business EducationProfessional Secondary License, SpanishSpecial Secondary License, ESLProfessional School Administrator LicensePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEProfessor, 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;Trends, Issues, & Diversity in Learning.Chair, Department of Secondary Education, University of North Alabama, 2007 to2011.Associate Professor, Secondary Education, University of North Alabama, 2003 to 2007.Undergraduate courses taught: Pre-professional Seminar and Lab, Secondary Methodsand 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, 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 TeachingSeminar. 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 schoolsand teachers, direct schools’ cooperating teachers, train supervisors and cooperatingteachers using ADEPT guidelines, oversee student teachers’ development of long rangeplans, 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 Placementclasses, and Spanish for Spanish speakers. Taught ESL Reading and ESL Resource.Head Track & Cross Country Coach, Galena High School, Reno, Nevada, 1993-2001Spanish Teacher, Truckee Meadows Community College, 1998, Reno, NevadaTaught 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, 1989-1990Taught variety of high school subjects to delinquent youth and coached the Track andCross Country programs.Teaching Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno, 1988-1989Foreign Language DepartmentCourses taught: Spanish 101, Spanish 102, and Spanish 305.Algebra Teacher, Upward Bound Program, Cedar City, Utah, 1987Taught college algebra to financially underprivileged students.RELEVANT EXPERIENCEOwner, RYL Viajes, LLCNon-profit educational travel companyHave taken students on affordable educational trips to Mexico.Translator:Duke Medical University

Trend Mining CompanyPitson Gold CompanySaint Mary’s Regional Medical FacilityPrivate Party CarsAdvisor, Spanish Club, Galena High School, 1993-2001Study culture of various countriesCook foods from different Latin American countriesPerform plays, and develop activities for children in the community (in Spanish)Perform at least two service projects per year for the Hispanic communityVolunteer Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1983-1985Chile, South AmericaTwo years speaking only SpanishPROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONSHurren, B. L. (2012). Effective uses of humor in school. St. Patrick’s School HighSchool. Iten, Kenya.Hurren, B. L. (2012). Effective uses of technology in school. St. Patrick’s High School.Iten, Kenya.Hurren, B. L. (2012). Humor in the classroom is serious business. North Carolina StateDepartment of Education training for school administrators. Ashville, NC.Hurren, B. L. (2012). How to stop the drop . . . out. Statewide conference for at-riskAlabama high school students: Sponsored by Jobs for Alabama Graduates.Florence, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2012) Humor in the classroom is serious business. Moderator andpresenter at UNA Alumni Leadership Summit. Florence, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2011). Humor in middle school is serious business. Association forMiddle Level Education, National Conference. Louisville, KY.Hurren, B. L. (2011). Teaching themes of care and service. Association for MiddleLevel Education, National Conference. Louisville, KY.Hurren, B. L. (2011). Do More. Motivational speech given at Camp Falcon (FlorenceHigh School) to high school students. Florence, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2011). Using humor to survive and thrive in school. The Humor Project –International Conference. Silver Bay, NY.

Hurren, B. L. (2011). How to effectively apply humor in the classroom. Teacher inserviceday. Florence, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2010). Humor in middle school is serious business. National MiddleSchool Association’s 37 th Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD.Hurren, B. L. (2010). Effective strategies for using humor in middle school. LakelandsPark Middle School. Gaithersburg, MD.Hurren, B. L. (2010). Be doers, not hearers only. Keynote presentation given at youthconference 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) taught in Spanish tonon-English speaking families. Florence City Schools, Florence, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2010). Dream Big. Keynote presentation given to Alpine, Utah SchoolDistrict teachers, administrators, students, and parents. Saratoga Springs, UTHurren, B. L. (2010). Teaching students to care and serve. Nuts & Bolts Symposiums: AFocus 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 & BoltsSymposiums: A Focus on the Practical. Destin, FL.Hurren, B. L. (2010). Team testing in the middle school. Nuts & Bolts Symposiums: AFocus on the Practical. Destin, FL.Hurren, B. L. (2009). Make a difference (in a paradox of affluence). Keynote speakerfor Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s annual ceremony. Northwest ShoalsCommunity College, Phil Campbell Campus, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2009). So, you want to be a teacher. Presentation given to Rogers HighSchool Future Teachers of America. Florence, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2009). The Joys of Teaching. Presentation given to local chapters ofFuture Teachers of America. Florence, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2008). Humor in School is Serious Business (Grades K-12). Half-daypresentation for Alabama teachers and administrators. The UNA EducationResearch and Inservice Center. Florence, AL.

Hurren, B. L. & Hurren, S. E. (2008). La importancia de la familia para el exito delestudiante (The importance of family in student success). Keynote presentation atColbert County Schools ELL Family Festival. Colbert County, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2007). Humor in the Middle School is Serious Business. Half-daypresentation at the National Middle School Association’s 34 th Annual Conference.Houston, TX.Hurren, B. L. & Rutledge, M. (2007). Team Testing for Individual Success. Concurrentsession 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 DeltaEpsilon Iota, Academic Honor Society’s annual ceremony.Hurren, B. L. (2007). Professionalism and ethics in teaching. UNA student internseminar. University of North Alabama.Hurren, B. L. (2006). Your ticket to the future. Keynote presentation at NW ShoalsCommunity College for Muscle Shoals School District Leadership Conference.Hurren, B. L. & Hurren, S. E. (2006). Holding on to Family Values. Presentation givenat Hamilton, AL community center.Hurren, B. L. (2006). Using humor effectively in the elementary school. Keynotepresenter at teacher inservice day for Florence city elementary schools.Hurren, B. L. (2006). Traveling Europe on a tight budget. Florence, AL communitypresentation.Hurren, B. L. (2006). Students mentoring students. International Positive BehaviorSupport 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 InternationalConference on Learning. Granada, Spain.Hurren, B. L. (2005). Students mentoring students. Leadership facilitator forRussellville High School POWER Team Mentoring Retreat. Russellville, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2005). Helping students cope with death and bereavement in schools.UNA student teaching seminar.Hurren, B. L. (2004). Secondary education classroom management. North AlabamaBeginning 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 atthe Samford Summer Institute for Teaching Excellence. Birmingham, AL.Hurren, B. L. (2002). Humor in the classroom is serious business. National Making aDifference Through Teacher Education Conference. Birmingham, ALHurren, B. L. (2002). How to teach future teachers to use humor effectively in theclassroom. Annual South Carolina Teacher Education Conference. Pawley’sIsland, SC.Hurren, B. L. (2001). The effects of principals’ humor on teachers’ job satisfaction.Presentation was given to teachers and administrators in Reno, Nevada atUniversity of Nevada, Reno.Hurren, B. L. (1998). What’s so funny? How to find humor in everyday, difficult, andstressful 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 givenon a regular basis for Hispanic parents in the community. Presentation given inSpanish. 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.

PUBLICATIONSHurren, B. L. (2010). Humor in school is serious business. Nashville, TN: IncentivePublications.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 withTeam 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. EducationalResearch Newsletter, 19(9), 6.Hurren, B. L., Rutledge, M., & Garvin, A. B. (2006). Team testing for individualsuccess. APS Mathematics Teacher, 2(5), 1-4.Hurren, B. L. (2006). Humor in school is serious business. International Journal ofLearning, 12, 79-83.Hurren, B. L., Rutledge, M., & Garvin, A. B. (2006). Team testing for individualsuccess. 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 PreparingSoutheastern 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)

GRANTSResearch Grant, University of North Alabama. Secrets of the Kalenjin Tribe of Kenya.(2012).Faculty development/presentation grant, University of North Alabama (2011).Alabama Power Grant, donated to Teri Wakefield (UNA graduate) at East LawrenceHigh School (2008).Faculty development/presentation grant, University of North Alabama (2007).Faculty development/presentation grant, University of North Alabama (2006).Collaborative Curriculum and Methods for Secondary Students with Disabilities Grant,Alabama State Department of Education. $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 ASSOCIATIONSAlabama Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (2007-present).Phi Kappa PhiKappa Delta PiDelta Epsilon IotaPhi Beta Delta, international honor societyUSA Track and Field Coaches’ Association, Certificate # L1-05-2516Higher Education PartnershipPi Lambda ThetaInternational Sports Specialists

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES and UNIVERSITY SERVICESearch Committee, Director of Professional and Interdisciplinary Studies, University ofNorth Alabama (2011).Research Grants and Professional Development Committee, College of Education,University of North Alabama (2010-present).Textbook Reviewer, Educational Psychology, Wiley Publications (2008-present).Chair, Department of Secondary Education, University of North Alabama (2007-2011).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 (2007-2010).Teacher Education Council (2007-present).College of Education, Leadership Team (2007-2011).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, International Journal of Happiness Studies (2007-present).Faculty Senate Steering Committee, University of North Alabama (2007-2009).Faculty Senate, University of North Alabama (2006-2009).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 ofEducation, University of North Alabama (2006).Publicity Committee, Phi Beta Delta international honor society, Zeta Mu chapter,University of North Alabama (2006-2010).

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 (2004-2010).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).Eddie Frost Scholarship Committee (2003-2011).Developed Teaching in the Middle School (ED 402) course (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 programat 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 SERVICEHelping Hands (Hurricane Isaac Relief Effort in LaPlace, Louisiana). Cut fallen trees,cleared neighborhoods and roads, affixed temporary roofing for damaged houses,delivered water and medical supplies; September 2012.Helping Hands. Tornado clean-up multiple weekends throughout Alabama, 2011-2012.President, Florence Area Striders (FASt) 2010-present.Hurren, B. L. & Hurren, S. E. (2008). La importancia de la familia para el exito delestudiante (The importance of family in student success). Keynote presentation atColbert County Schools ELL Family Festival. Colbert County, AL.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 fallentrees, cleared neighborhoods and roads, affixed temporary roofing for damaged houses,

delivered water and medical supplies; September-October, 2005. Began reconstructingnew houses; October, November, 2006.Keynote presenter, Deshler 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 limitedEnglish 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 usehumor effectively in the classroom. Resulted in feature article in Times Daily calledLaughing 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 ProgramAward. The award was given by Kappa Delta Pi for taking low socioeconomic minoritystudents from R.A. Hubbard High School in Courtland, AL to Clements Elementary tomentor the elementary students with limited English proficiency. The high schoolstudents were also paired as reading buddies with the elementary students and bothgroups read stories to each other in English and Spanish. January-May 2005.Took Field Trip with low socioeconomic minority students from R.A. Hubbard HighSchool in Courtland, AL to University of North Alabama. The high school studentsassociated with UNA students, met faculty, toured campus, and received UNAsweatshirts and key lanyards. April 2005.

Collected and donated over 4,000 books to low socioeconomic children and families withlimited English proficiency, 2004-2005.Organized fundraising and door prizes to be given to cooperating teachers in appreciationfor helping student teachers of University of North Alabama, 2003-2004.PROJECTS UNDERWAYArticle: What drop-outs have to say about dropping-out.Children’s book: La Rana Josefina. A bilingual reader (Spanish/English) targeted forchildren reading at a second to third grade level.Book: Helping students cope with death and grieving.AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTSCompleted Oral Proficiency Interview Training, in Spanish, through the AmericanCouncil on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), 2008.Delta Epsilon Iota, Academic Honor Society, Honorary Membership, 2007Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars, 2006USA Certified Track and Field Coach, 2006.Southeastern United States winner for Outstanding Celebration of Teaching ProgramAward.Marco Polo Educational Technology Certification, 2004.Intel/Microsoft Innovation in Education Certification as Faculty Instructor in the Teach tothe 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, submastersdivision, 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.University of North Alabama Instructor/Course Evaluation Report (5.00 possible)1. The instructor has a thorough knowledge of the subject matter 4.892. The instructor's course presentations were well organized 4.723. The instructor had office hours posted and was available during those hours 4.844. The instructor provided adequate feedback and/or evaluation of student performance. 4.755. The instructor dealt fairly and impartially with all class members. 4.956. The instructor has effective oral communication skills. 4.947. The instructor was on time for class and the class met as scheduled. 4.898. The instructor provided learning enhancement activities other than lecture. 4.919. Overall, the instructor was an effective teacher. 4.8810. Course objectives and methods of evaluation were distributed via the class syllabus during the first week of school 4.8611. Instructional materials, including the textbook, were adequate and appropriate. 4.7312. The evaluation procedures used provided me with adequate opportunity to demonstrate my understanding of course content. 4.7113. The course improved my understanding of concepts and principles in the subject matter covered. 4.8314. The requirements and criteria stated in the syllabus accurately described those applied in the course. 4.8515. I would recommend this class to other students. 4.89