Assistant Professor, Bloomsburg University
Doctor of Education Degree from Temple University earned 2006
Assistant Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility earned 2003
Principal’s Certification earned 2000
Former Elementary Teacher
Past President, Halifax Area School District Board of Education
President, Twin Valley Players Theater Board
Member, Board of Trustees, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
Past Personnel Committee Member, Halifax United Methodist Church
Chapter 49.2 Program Content Reviewer, Pennsylvania Department of Education

2000 - 2006       Temple University                                             Philadelphia, PA
Doctoral Degree
Educational Administration

• Assistant Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility – 2003
• Graduated with High Honors

1998 - 2000       Temple University                                             Philadelphia, PA
Master’s Degree
Educational Administration

• Elementary Principal’s Certificate
• Graduated with High Honors

1990 - 1994       Millersville University                                            Millersville, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree
Elementary Education

• Graduated with High Honors

2006 – Present      Bloomsburg University                                       Bloomsburg, PA
Assistant Professor - Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education

1997 - 2006         Millersburg Area School District                                     Millersburg, PA
5th Grade Teacher

Summer, 2005     Shippensburg University                                            Shippensburg, PA
Graduate Course Instructor – Ethics in Education

1995 - 1997         Various Local School Districts                    Central Pennsylvania
Substitute Teacher – Kindergarten through grade 12

1994 - 1995         Lower Dauphin School District                       Hummelstown, PA
6th Grade Teacher

Growing Up WILD Facilitator/Trainer
Project WILD Facilitator/Trainer
Assistant Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility
Principal’s Certification
Pennsylvania Instructional II: Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Instructional I: Elementary Education

1990-1996           Lake Tobias Wildlife Park                                         Halifax, PA
Tour Guide/Animal Caretaker
1990                    Indian Echo Caverns                                        Hummelstown, PA
Tour Guide

Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities
(PASSHE CBA Ch. 12.B.1)

Online Science for Elementary Teachers, Bloomsburg University
Science for Elementary Teachers, Bloomsburg University
Environmental Education for Elementary Teachers, Bloomsburg University
Harrisburg Urban Seminar/Practicum, Bloomsburg University
Philadelphia Urban Seminar/Practicum, Bloomsburg University
Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Schools, Bloomsburg University
Independent Study in Teaching Science
Independent Study in Teaching Environmental Education
Methods and Materials in Language Arts and Social Studies Teaching, Bloomsburg University
Undergraduate Student Teaching, Bloomsburg University
Graduate Student Teaching, Bloomsburg University
Ethics in Education, Shippensburg University

Officially provide ongoing, year-round academic advisement to (as of 10-5-08) 62 students.
Provide unofficial academic advisement to BU graduates
Provide unofficial academic advisement to graduate students
Provide unofficial academic advisement to undergraduate students not assigned to me
Have provided numerous written letters of recommendation to students for scholarships, graduate school applications, job applications, etc.

ECE/ELED Department BU Forum Representative, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, fall 2008
ECE/ELED NCATE Urban Seminar Student Organizer, spring 2008
ECE/ELED Open House Presenter, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
ECE/ELED Website Designer/Webmaster, 2006-present
BU Coordinator, PASSHE Urban Seminar, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
BU Creator/Coordinator, Harrisburg Urban Seminar/Practicum, 2009-2010, 2010-2011
ECE/ELED Freshmen Orientation Participant, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
BU Teacher Education Liaison for Middle Level Science, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
ECE/ELED COPS Technology Representative, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011
COPS College Wide Meeting Attendee, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
COPS Professional Education Faculty Meeting Attendee, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
BU University Wide Chapter 49.2 Teacher Certification Seminar Attendee, 2008
Chapter 49.2 Teacher Certification New Courses Author, 2009
BU University Convocation Participant 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
BU University Orientation Office, Welcome Weekend Orientation Facilitator 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Professor, Individualized Instruction at Request of Department Chair, spring 2008, 2009
Professor, Independent Study at Request of Department Chair, summer 2008
Wrote and submitted article with pictures for publication in College of Professional Studies fall 2008 Newsletter

Continued scholarly growth
(PASSHE CBA Ch. 12.B.2)

Co-Presenter, “Anxiety; The Bugaboo for Student Teachers”, National Social Science Association, San Francisco, CA, fall 2006
Presenter, “Administrative Shortages in Rural Pennsylvania School Districts”, National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV, spring 2007
Presenter, “Student Teacher Anxiety: How Much Methodology is Enough”, National Social Science Association, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, fall 2007
Co-Presenter, BU TALE Professional Development Session, “Electronic Games You Can Use in Your Classroom for Review”, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA, spring 2008,
Presenter and Chair, “Should Homework be Given in the Elementary Schools?”, National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV, spring 2008
Chair and Coordinator, Bloomsburg Student Presentations, National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV, spring 2008
Presenter, “Partners: Small Town University with Large Urban School District”, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education A Kaleidoscope of Urban Education: Development, Collaboration, and Reflections Conference, Harrisburg, PA, spring 2008
Coordinator, Bloomsburg Student Presentations, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education A Kaleidoscope of Urban Education: Development, Collaboration, and Reflections Conference, Harrisburg, PA, spring 2008
Conference Preparation Committee Member, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education A Kaleidoscope of Urban Education: Development, Collaboration, and Reflections Conference, Harrisburg, PA, spring 2008
2010 International Conference Preparation Committee Member, National Association of Multicultural Education, Philadelphia, PA, 2008-2010
Presenter, “Applying Multiple Intelligences in the College Classroom”, Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, fall 2008
Presenter, “Using Discrepant Events to Motivate Learning”, Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association, Hershey, PA, fall 2008
Presenter, “Impressions of a New Urban Seminar Coordinator: Pre-planning/Coordination Required in Year Prior to Attending and Impressions and Understandings Going into Second Year as University's Philly Urban Seminar Coordinator/Professor”,  Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Multicultural Education, Huntingdon, PA, spring 2009
Presenter, “Electronic Games in the College Classroom”,  Bloomsburg University 45th Reading Conference, Bloomsburg, PA, spring 2009
Presenter, “Connections Between Education and Changing Attitudes to Reduce Carbon Footprint”,  2009 National Teach-In on Global Climate Change, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA, spring 2009
Attendee, National Science Teachers Association’s Annual Conference on Science Education,  National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA, spring 2009
Attendee, National Science Teachers Association’s Annual Conference on Science Education,  National Science Teachers Association, Fort Lauderdale, FL, fall 2009
Presenter “Wow!  How’d You Do That?”,  National Science Teachers Association, Philadelphia, PA spring 2010

American Wilderness Leadership School Scholarship Recipient, Safari Club International, 1999
Cambridge Who's Who, 2007
Childhood Education International Outstanding Professor, 2008, 2009
BU Student Scholar Athlete Most Influential Professor, 2009

Halifax Area School District Board of Education School Director, 2000-2001
Halifax Area School District Board of Education Vice-President, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Halifax Area School District Board of Education President, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
National Social Science Association Board of Directors, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
National Association of Multicultural Education, 2010 International Conference Preparation Committee Member, 2008-2010
PASSHE Urban Seminar University Coordinator, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
Harrisburg Urban Seminar Creator/Coordinator, 2009-2010
Conference Preparation Committee Member, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education A Kaleidoscope of Urban Education: Development, Collaboration, and Reflections Conference, 2008
Registered Consultant, Round Table Group.  2008, 2009
Science and Children Advisory Board, National Science Teachers Association, 2010-2012
National Science Teachers Association, Science and Children, peer reviewer, 2010-2011
Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Board of Directors, 2010-2012
Keystone Journal of Undergraduate Research, BU Advisory Board, 2010-2011

Presenter and Chair, Urban Education Panel, National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV, spring 2008

AWARDED
Woodcock Foundation, $20,000: Twin Valley Players community theater (sole author), spring 2008
Woodcock Foundation, $25,000: Twin Valley Players community theater (sole author), spring 2009
Woodcock Foundation, $28,100: Twin Valley Players community theater (sole author), spring 2010

AWAITING NOTIFICATION
Degenstein Foundation, Sunbury, PA, Harrisburg Urban Practicum, 2010

Elementary Science Methods Courses created as a result of Chapter 49-2, New Teacher Certification Requirements, 2008
Chapter 49.2 Program Content Reviewer, Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2009, 2010

PUBLICATIONS
Copyright, 2006 – Dissertation:  Administrative shortages in rural Pennsylvania public school districts: A case study
Copyright, 1994 - ‘Round the River’s Bend: The Story of Home (Commissioned to co-write 3 act musical celebrating the 200th anniversary of the town of Halifax, PA)

BOOKS PUBLISHED
Hoover, T. (2010). What Makes School Administrators Satisfied With Their Jobs? Saarbruecken, Germany: VDM – Verlag. (ISBN 978-3-639-24082-5).

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Hoover, T. (2008). The Philadelphia urban seminar experience: The transformation and transitions of Bloomsburg University professors and students as the program continues. Preparing Urban Teachers Collaboratively in Philadelphia: Practices, Research, and Reflections. El Cajon, CA: NSSP.
Hoover, T. (2008). Author/Creator, 62.331 Teaching Science and Environmental Education in Early Childhood Education, 2008 (New course as result of PA Ch. 49.2 Teacher Certification changes)
Hoover, T. (2008). Author/Creator, 62.357 Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle Grades, 2008 (New course as result of PA Ch. 49.2 Teacher Certification changes)
Hoover, T. (2008). Author/Creator, 62.362 Teaching Environmental Education in Elementary and Middle Grades, 2008 (New course as result of PA Ch. 49.2 Teacher Certification changes)
Hoover, T. (2009). The Dog Didn’t Eat My Homework…I Just Didn’t Have Time To Do It! One Voice Institute of Elemental Ethics and Education. Glenside, PA
Hoover, T. (2010). The “Magic” String: Teaching Observing and Inferring Using a Discrepant Event.  Science and Children. National Science Teachers Association Publications
Hoover, T. (2010). (Developed New Course). Online: Teaching Science for Elementary School.
Hoover, T. (2010). The Philadelphia urban seminar: An overview of the two-week urban seminar program.  Our stories:  Joint reflections on a 15 year urban learning experience. PASSHE.
Hoover, T.  Millersburg Area School District, Lenkerville Elementary School’s Outdoor Environmental Education Week, PSTA Exchange. Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association, 2010

Assisted graduates of the program in gaining admission to graduate school
Provided career counseling to a BU graduate regarding options in education, graduate school, Peace Corps, etc.
Presentation at TALE seminar
Attendee at TALE seminar
Presentation pertaining to multiple intelligences at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching
Assisted graduate students with research/departmental papers
Nominator, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
Reviewer for BU Student Research Journal, 2010

2005 Commencement Speaker – “Picture Puzzle Piece”, Halifax Area S.D.
2006 Commencement Speaker – “You’ve done well, now go out and continue doing good”, Halifax Area S.D.
Presenter, “Team Building Skills and Interpersonal Relationships”, Millersburg Area School District Outdoor Education Program
Presenter, “Elementary Education as a Career”, Millville Area School District Career Day
2007 Commencement Speaker – “Footprints in the Sands of Time are Never Made by Sitting Down”, Halifax Area S.D.
2008 Commencement Speaker – “Thoughts on Commencement Speech @ Villanova by Anna Quindlen”, Halifax Area S.D.
Interviewed Guest, Ned Smith Center Drumming Log Magazine, fall edition, 2008
2009 Commencement Speaker – “Make a Difference in Someone’s Life”, Halifax Area S.D.
Invited Speaker – “It Takes a Community”, Halifax Area Ministerium.
Invited Speaker – “Writing Halifax History”, Halifax Area S.D.

Service: contribution to the University and/or community
(PASSHE CBA Ch. 12.B.3)

Author, New Courses as Result of PA Chapter 49.2, New Teacher Certification Requirements, 2008-2009
Presenter, ECE/ELED Open House, Bloomsburg University, 2007 – 2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011
ECE/ELED Department Promotion Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2007-2008, 2009-2010
ECE/ELED Department Search and Screen Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2009-2010, fall 2010-2011,
ECE/ELED Department Curriculum Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011
ECE/ELED Department Portfolio Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
ECE/ELED Department Website Designer, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011
Participant, Department New Faculty Orientation, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007
Participant, Freshmen Orientation, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Invited Hooder, Graduate School Commencement, Bloomsburg University, spring 2009, fall 2009
ECE/ELED Department Assessment Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2010-2011

College of (Prof. Studies) Education Technology Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Consultant, Parkland School District’s Student Teacher/New Teacher Effectiveness Improvement Project, Allentown, PA, 2006-2007
Attendee, College of Professional Studies College Wide Meeting, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Attendee, University Wide Chapter 49.2 Teacher Certification Seminar, 2007-2008
Participant, College of Prof. Studies New Faculty Orientation, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007
Wrote and submitted article with pictures for publication in College of Professional Studies fall 2008 Newsletter
Attendee, College of Education Faculty Retreat, spring 2010
Chair, College of Education Field Experiences Committee, 2010-2011

Member, Kehr Union Governing Board of Directors, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
Member, Bloomsburg University General Administration Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
University Forum Delegate, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, fall 2008
NCATE Review Urban Seminar Student Coordinator, Bloomsburg University, 2008
Philadelphia Urban Practicum Coordinator/Supervisor, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Harrisburg Urban Seminar/Practicum Creator/Coordinator/Supervisor, 2009-2010, 2010-2011
PASSHE Urban Conference Coordinator, 2007-2008
Facilitator, University Orientation Office, Welcome Weekend Orientation, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Assistant to the Marshall, BU Spring Commencement 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Attendee, University-wide Teacher Education Faculty Meeting, 2008-2009
Member, Teacher Education Faculty Liaison Committee, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Participant, University New Faculty Orientation, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007
Participant University Convocation, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Participant, University Provost New Faculty Promotion and Tenure Orientation, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007
Participant, University New Faculty Mentor Program, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007
Candidate, Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2008-2009
Candidate, University Student Life Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Candidate, University Honorary Degrees Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2006-2007
Candidate, Bloomsburg University Planning and Budget Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2009-2010
Candidate, Bloomsburg University Faculty Professional Development Committee, Bloomsburg University, 2009-2010

Halifax Area School District Board of Education School Director, 2000-2001
Halifax Area School District Board of Education Vice-President, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Halifax Area School District Board of Education President, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Ex-Officio Member of Finance, Education, Building and Grounds, and Student Services Committees, Halifax Area School District 2004-present
Former Education Committee School Board Member, Halifax Area S.D. 2000-2004
Attendee, Numerous Pennsylvania School Boards Association Conferences, Halifax Area School District, 2000-present
Strategic Planning Committee Member, Halifax Area S.D., 2000-present
Attendee – ACT 1 Tax Study Commission, Halifax Area S.D. , 2005-2008
Initiator/Coordinator School District Merger Feasibility Study Investigation; Halifax Area, Millersburg Area, Upper Dauphin Area School Districts, 2005-2010
Technology Steering Committee Member, Halifax Area S.D., 2000-present
Past Member, Personnel Committee for Halifax United Methodist Church
Board Member, Twin Valley Players Theater Board of Directors, 1990-1995, 2004-present
Assistant Director, Music Man, Twin Valley Players, 1993
Director/Playwright, ‘Round the River’s Bend: The Story of Home, Twin Valley Players/Halifax Bicentennial Committee, 1993-1994
Director, Annie Get Your Gun, Twin Valley Players, 2006-2007
Director, Beauty and the Beast, Twin Valley Players, 2007-2008
Director, The Pajama Game, Twin Valley Players, 2008-2009
President, Twin Valley Players Theater Board of Directors, 2006-present
Member, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 2004-present
Community Leaders/Steering Committee Member, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Member, Board of Trustees, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 2009-2010
Committee Member, Arts and Entertainment Committee, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 2009-2010
Steering Committee Member, Northern Dauphin Regional Revitalization and Tourism Project, 2008-2009, 2009-2010

Former Professional Development Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Chairperson of Principal’s Advisory Committee, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Standard and Poor’s Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP state teacher test) Coordinator, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Designer – School/Community Relations Publication, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Assistant Web Site Designer/Administrator, Millersburg Area S. D.
Former Mentor Teacher, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Environmental Education Program Coordinator, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Learning Focus School Core Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Health and Wellness Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Technology In-Service Instructor, Millersburg Area S.D.
Former Elementary Curriculum Writer, Millersburg Area S.D.
Lifetime Member, National Social Science Association, El Cajon, CA
Advisor of Students, Bloomsburg University
National Governing Board Member, National Social Science Association, El Cajon, CA
2008, BU Student Presenters Coordinator, National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV
2007, 2008, Assisted Graduate Students on Completion of Departmental Research Study Paper, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA
Registered Consultant, Round Table Group.  2008, 2009, 2010

Chapter 49.2 Program Content Reviewer, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Project WILD Facilitator/Trainer
Safari Club International, American Wilderness Leadership School, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Dreamweaver Software training
Wimba Software training
Wimba Study Break: Transitioning from Face-to-Face to Online Instruction
Beyond Course Design: Planning for Successful Facilitation of Online Courses
Waypoint Software training
Active Shooter/ Safeguarding Self & Others Awareness Training
Teacher Sample Workshop training
Peak Performance Practices of Highly Effective and Happy Faculty: Living Well While Doing Good

2004-2005, 2005-2006                                Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
2007                                                                                     Cambridge Who's Who
2008              Assoc. for Childhood Education, Outstanding Professor Nomination
2009             BU Student Scholar-Athlete Award: Most Influential Faculty Member

National Science Teachers Association
National Middle Level Science Teachers Association
Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association
Pennsylvania Chapter, National Association for Multicultural Education
Project WILD Facilitator/Trainer
National Social Science Association
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties