Home Address 5505 Valley View Dr Apt V Saint Joseph MO 64503-1975 (816) 261-9114 jpuckett@socket.net Educational Background University of Missouri-Columbia Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, August 1997 Emphasis Area: Science Education Support Area I: Chemistry Support Area II: Measurement & Educational Technology Dissertation Topic: The effects of integrated educational technology and instructional methods courses on first-year elementary teachers' educational technology attitudes and usage. University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Rolla M.Ed. (1991-1992), Curriculum & Instruction, Emphasis Area: Science Education Student Teaching (Rolla Jr. High, 1979 Winter) and Education- Professional Block (1979 Summer) Bachelor of Science (1974-1978), Chemistry Teacher Certification Chemistry NCATE 7-12 Life Mathematics Missouri 7-12 Life Physics Missouri 7-12 Life Educational Work Experience - College Missouri Western State University Chemistry Dual-Credit Coordinator and Instructor 2006 August present. Coordinate, write and grade exams, and supervise on-campus laboratory visits for dual-credit General Chemistry I (CHE 111, 5 credit-hour) for approximately 125 students at 19 high schools and teach on-campus CHE 111 laboratory and lecture sections. Missouri State University Director Missouri Virtual School, 2002 August 2006 August. Administrator/teacher. Responsibilities include course scheduling; school, student, and teacher recruitment; conference presentations; staff and student teacher supervision; and, teaching dual-credit chemistry and high school physics. The Missouri Virtual School s student enrollment increased from 120 students in 2002-2003 (at 14 schools) to over 475 students (at 43 schools) for 2005-2006. Staffing increased from eight full-time in 2002-2003 to ten full-time, two percourse teachers, three graduate assistants, and numerous student workers for 2005-2006.
Page 2 Educational Work Experience - College (continued) Missouri State University Adjunct Professor Chemistry 105 General Chemistry (dual-credit), 5 credit hours, Fall 2003 Spring 2006 Chemistry 107 Chemistry for the Citizen, 4 credit hours, 2003 Summer, 2004 Fall Chemistry 160 General Chemistry I 4 credit hours, 2003 Summer University of Missouri - Columbia: Visiting Professor Chemistry 31/1310 General Chemistry I, 2 credit hours, Summers: 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Chemistry 32/1320 General Chemistry II, 3 credit hours, Summers: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Chemistry 33/1330 General Chemistry III, 3 credit hours, Summers: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Visiting Instructor Chemistry 31 - General Chemistry I, 3 credit hours, 1994 Fall - 1996 Fall Chemistry 32 - General Chemistry II, 3 credit hours, 1995 Summer, 1996 Winter and Summer Chemistry 150 - Undergraduate Research, 1995 Summer and 1996 Summer Chemistry Department New Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation, co-facilitator, 1994-1996 T310 - Educational Technologies in Math and Science, 1 credit hour: 1995 March, Eldon, MO T310-9 - Introduction to Education Technologies, 2 credit hours, 1994 Summer T310 - Educational Technologies in Math and Science, 1 credit hour, 1994 Summer, Camdenton, MO T299 - Student Teaching, supervisor for secondary science education majors, 1994 Winter T310-21 - Introduction to Education Technologies, 1 credit hour, 1993 Summer T310-22 - Electronic Information Sources for Teachers, 1 credit hour, 1993 Summer T310 - Educational Technology Workshop, 1992 Summer, Hallsville, MO. Graduate Teaching Assistant Production and Use of Instructional Media (T271), 1992 Fall - 1994 Winter Graduate Research Assistant Southwestern Bell Foundation Science Education Center, 1992 Winter - 1994 Summer Primary responsibilities included: (1) supervision and operation of the Southwestern Bell Foundation Science Education Center s IBM Computer Network Lab. (2) conducting e-mail orientation and training sessions for the Curriculum & Instruction Department faculty, graduate assistants, and staff as well as faulty from other Departments within the College of Education. (3) development and instruction of educational technology units (including e-mail, ERIC, gradebook software, CD-ROM, and laser discs) for the following classes: T321 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School, T324 - Teaching of Science in the Secondary School, and T40 - Advisory Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction. (4) assisting with the development and implementation of educational technology components for Chemistry 11 including the establishment of an electronic bulletin board for faculty, teaching assistants and student use as well as coordination of student use of laser disc based instructional materials. (5) List Owner for the following Electronic Discussion Lists: Chem31-L: Chemistry 11, T40-L: Advisory Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction, T271-L: Discussion List for T271, T299-L: Student Teaching, and T321-L: Teaching Science in the Elementary School. (6) assisting with workshop and summer institute planning. (7) evaluation of science education computer hardware and software.
Page 3 Educational Work Experience - College (continued) University of Missouri - Columbia: Guest Lecturer ENLIST Micros Course, University of Missouri, Topic: Using Microsoft Works as a Gradebook, 1993 Summer and 1992 Summer T321 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School, University of Missouri-Columbia. Topic: Gradebook Programs and Microsoft Works, 1992 May Internships Dr. Paul Germann: T324 - Teaching of Science in the Secondary School, 1993 Fall Dr. Priscilla Callison: T321 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School, 1994 Winter Dr. William Boulter, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Science Consultant, 1991 Fall - 1992 Fall C.J. Varnon, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mathematics Consultant, 1992 Fall Central Missouri State University: Assistant Professor of Science Education ScEd 1110 - Physics for Teachers, 3 credit hours, 1997 Spring 1998 Summer ScEd 4120 - Elementary Science Teaching Strategies, 1997 Spring 1998 Summer ScEd 4820 - Curriculum Development in Physical Science, 1997 Spring EdCI 4150 - Action Research Advisor, 1997 Spring EdCI 4520 Secondary Science Observation, 1998 Spring EdCI 4794 Secondary Methods of Teaching Science, 1998 Spring Student Teacher Supervisor, 1998 Spring Graduate Advisor, 1998 Spring 1998 Summer Northwest Missouri State University: Adjunct Professor Chemistry 24-114 General Chemistry I Lecture (dual-credit, 3 credits), 2005-present Chemistry 24-115 General Chemistry I Lab (dual-credit, 1 credit), 2005-present Instructor 61-608 - School, Curriculum & Computers, K-12, 1 credit hour, 1994 Summer 61-609 - Computer as a Teacher Aid, 1 credit hour, 1994 Summer Wentworth Junior College (Cameron, MO): Instructor College Algebra, 1986-1991 Introduction to Computers, and BASIC Programming, 1986-1991
Page 4 Educational Work Experience - College (continued) Tarkio Junior College (St. Joseph, MO): Instructor Independent Study Physics, 1990 Summer College Algebra, 1990 Spring University of Missouri-Rolla: Teaching Assistant Chemistry 5 - General Engineering Chemistry, 1978 Fall Tutor Physics 21 - General Physics, 1975 Fall Educational Work Experience - Secondary Hickman High School (Columbia MO): Courses: Advanced Chemistry (1998-2002), General Chemistry (1998-2002), General Physics (1999-2000) Sponsor: Beta Chi Pi Science Honorary (1998-2002) Activities: Transition Sub-Committee (1999-2002), IGPro Super User (2001-2002), CCTA Salary Committee (2001-2002) Cameron High School (Cameron, MO): Science Department Chairman, 1986-1991 Courses: Chemistry I and II; Physical Science; Algebra I and II; and Math II Sponsor: Junior Class (1986-90), Beta Chi Pi (Science Honorary) (1989-91), T.E.A.M.S. (1989-91). Activities: Community Teachers' Association: Vice-President (1990-91), Treasurer (1989-90), Building Representative (1988-89), and Salary/Welfare Committee (1987-1991, Chairman--1990-1991); High School Excellence in Education Committee (1988-1990, Chairman--1988-89); Assistant Computer Coordinator (helped select computer equipment and software, train staff, and assist with course scheduling, student registration, etc.); Scorer/Timer for Basketball and Football. Penney High School (Hamilton, MO): Science Department Chairman, 1981-1986 Courses: Chemistry I and II; Physics; Physical Science; Algebra I; Geometry; and Math 8 Sponsor: Junior Class (1982-84), Senior Class (1984-85), 7th Grade (1985-86) and Science Club (1981-86) Activities: Chapter II Program Coordinator (1984-85); Community Teachers' Association: Salary/Welfare Committee (1984-85); Assistant Computer Coordinator (helped select computer equipment and software; helped train district staff, and assisted with course scheduling and student registration); Scorer/Timer for Basketball. Chillicothe High School (Chillicothe, MO)1979-1981 Courses: Chemistry I and II; 9th Grade General Science; 8th Grade Physical Science Sponsor: Science Club Activities: Scorer/Timer for Basketball and Football
Page 5 Presentations Dual Credit Chemistry A Blended Approach, Kansas Association of Teachers of Science, Junction City KS, April 2007. Numerous presentations/demonstrations related to the Missouri Virtual School on-site and at various schools statewide (2002 August 2006 July) Lessons Learned The Missouri Virtual School, Missouri Distance Learning Conference, Independence MO (2005 July), Springfield MO (2004 July) Awards Workshop, National Science Education Congress, Plymouth MA, 2003 July NSTA Awards, National Science Teachers Association National Convention, Philadelphia, 2003 March NSTA Awards, National Science Teachers Association National Convention, San Diego, 2002 March NSTA Awards, NSTA Area Convention, Memphis TN, 2001 December NSTA Awards, National Science Teachers Association National Convention, St. Louis, 2001 March Share-the-Wealth: Chemistry, National Science Teachers Association National Convention, St. Louis, 2001 March NSTA Awards, NSTA Area Convention, Baltimore MD, 2000 November How to succeed in college chemistry: What I wish I had known and done as a student. Minority Achievement Program (MAP) Workshop, University of Missouri, 1996 Fall Science Info...The Next Generation at the Science Teachers of Missouri s 1994 Fall Conference, Warrensburg, MO Multimedia Applications in the Elementary Classroom at the Science Teachers of Missouri s 1994 Fall Conference, Warrensburg, MO Group Discussion Facilitator, Topic: Technology. Achieving Missouri s Future: Science Connections Conference, Sponsored by the High Plains Consortium, the Missouri Alliance of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, and the Southwestern Bell Science Education Center, and the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, March 3, 1995 Desktop Destinations: Bringing the World to Your Classroom at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Interface '94 A (Grades K-8) and '94 B (Grades 7-12) Conferences: Osage Beach, MO Desktop Destinations at the Science Teachers of Missouri s 1993 Fall Conference: Saint Charles, MO Elementary Teachers Using Educational Technology at the National Science Teachers Association 1993 Regional Convention: Louisville, KY What Math and Science Teachers Can Do to Help Each Other at the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1993 Summer Leadership Conference: Point Lookout, MO The Rest of the Story: Teaching Success Stories Bulletin Board Session at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Interface '92 Conference, Osage Beach, MO
Page 6 Committee and Conference Activities National Science Teachers Association 2007 Saint Louis National Convention Program Committee 2006 Omaha Regional Convention Program Committee Science Teachers Awards (2003-2004) 2003 KC Regional Convention Program Committee Awards and Recognition Committee (2000-2003), Chairman (2001-2002) College Division Standing Committee (2001) 2001 National Convention Program Committee District XI Leadership Conference (2001) Convention Tours Committee, National Science Teachers Association National Convention, Kansas City, 1993 Convention Tours Committee, National Science Teachers Association 1991 Regional Convention, Kansas City University of Missouri-Columbia Member, Biochemistry/Science Education Search Committee (2002) Chemistry Department Representative, Continuing Missouri s Science Connections Conference. Sponsored by the High Plains Consortium, the Missouri Alliance of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, and the Southwestern Bell Science Education Center, and the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, May 20-21, 1996 Central Missouri State University Faculty Senate Distance Learning Committee, 1997-1998, Chairman (1997 1998) Faculty Senate Scholarship Committee, 1997 Central s Celebration of Science & Technology Planning Committee, 1997-1998 Curriculum and Instruction Department Technology in the Classroom Committee, 1997-1998, Chairman Curriculum and Instruction Department Elementary Education Cluster Committee, 1997-1998 Curriculum and Instruction Department Undergraduate Advisor Committee, 1997-1998 Curriculum and Instruction Department Continuous Process Improvement Committee, 1997-1998 Curriculum and Instruction Department Technology Committee, 1997-1998 CANDI (Curriculum and Instruction) Discussion List Owner, 1997-1998 Science Teachers of Missouri National Science Teachers Association Chapter and Affiliated Groups Conference, Plymouth MA, 2003 July. National Science Teachers Association Chapter and Affiliated Groups Conference, Corpus Christi TX, 1998 July. National Science Teachers Association National Convention, Las Vegas NV, April 1998 National Science Teachers Association Chapter and Affiliated Groups Conference, Memphis, TN 1997 July. National Science Teachers Association National Convention, New Orleans LA, April 1997 Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science 1997 Conference, Fremont, NE, October 1997. National Science Teachers Association Chapter and Affiliated Groups Conference, Flagstaff, AZ, 1996 July. Missouri Academy of Science Board of Directors (Science Teachers of Missouri s representative), 1997-1998. Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors (Science Teachers of Missouri s representative), 1997 1999 Missouri Committee on the National Science Standards, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary, 1993-1996 Co-chairman, 1992 Science Teachers of Missouri s Pre-Interface Conference, Osage Beach, MO
Page 7 Committee and Conference Activities (continued) Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2006 Governor s Math and Science Summit Planning Committee National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) State Advisory Council, 2002-2003 Missouri Science Curriculum Frameworks Review Committee, 2003 Interface Exhibit Coordinator, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1997 1999, 2001- present Interface Steering Committee, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1992 - Present Interface Conference Presenter Selection Committee, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1991 - Present Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Science Achievement-Level Setting Committee, 1998 Improving College Science and Mathematics in Missouri Conference, Columbia MO, 1997 May Science Curriculum Frameworks Writing Committee - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1995-1996 Presider, Missouri Science Leaders 1997 Meeting, Jefferson City, MO, Ocotber 1997. Science Education ad hoc Committee -- Identification of Science Knowledge Competencies for new Missouri Science Teachers, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1996 National Science Education Leadership Association s Science Leadership Institute, 1998 Faculty - Student Interactions (College) Faculty Advisor Missouri Western State University National Science Teachers Association Student Chapter, 2006 August -- Present Faculty Advisor Pi Omicron Delta Junior Honorary, Central Missouri State University, 1998 Faculty Advisor Central Missouri State University Student Chapter of the Science Teachers of Missouri Panel Member: Latch on to Success: Faculty Forum on Finding a Mentor Minority Achievement Program (MAP) Workshop, University of Missouri, 1996 Winter 1996 MU Homecoming King and Queen Screening Committee, University of Missouri Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Co-facilitator, University of Missouri, 1995 and 1996. Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Co-facilitator Subcommittee, University of Missouri, 1996 Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Student Orientation Subcommittee, University of Missouri, 1996 Activities: K - 12 Chemistry Olympiad, University of Missouri Local Section-American Chemical Society, Chairman, 2000-2003 Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair, Event Judge, 1998 Missouri Regional Science Olympiad, Event Judge, Warrensburg MO,1997 & 1998. Sigma Xi Science Day, Event Judge, Warrensburg MO, 1997 & 1998. Missouri State Science Olympiad Tournament, Event Judge, Columbia, MO,1992-1996, 1998-2001, 2003-2005 Mid-Missouri Regional Science Olympiad Tournament, Event Judge, Jefferson City, MO, 1995 Missouri Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science Selection Committee, 1995 National Science Scholars Program Selection Committee, Missouri, 1992
Page 8 Publications and Grants ShowMe Science Centers (with Dr. Becky Litherland, Columbia Public Schools and Dr. Patricia Lucido, Northwest Missouri State University), Professional Development Grant through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: FY98 -- $154,700.00 Central Missouri State University Pre-service Teachers Taking Science to the Elementary Classroom Using Educational Technology proposal for the Technology Research Program (with Dr. Julie Cook), Central Missouri State University Center for Technology and Small Business Development:1997 -- $3,992.95. Puckett, James L. (1993) Science mathematics: We're in this together. Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Bulletin 18(6), 8. Puckett, James L. (1993) Science mathematics. Missouri Science News, 34(2), 21. Professional Organizations Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry-Chemical Engineering Fraternity, 1975 - Life Member American Chemical Society, 1979 - Present Kansas Association of Teachers of Science, 1993 - Present Missouri Academy of Science, 1997 Life Member MU Alumni Association, 1992 Life Member National Science Education Leadership Association, 1997 - Present National Science Teachers' Association, 1981 - Life Member Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science, 1997 - Present Science Teachers of Missouri, 1983 - Life Member Society for College Science Teachers, 2007 Life Member Awards and Offices Who s Who Among America s Teachers, 2007 National Science Teachers Association: District XI (Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska), 2007-2010 National Science Teachers Association Council, 2007-2010 2007 Mizzou 39 Faculty/Staff Recognition. Nominated by one of the Mizzou 39 Outstanding Seniors. 2006 Mizzou 39 Faculty/Staff Recognition. Nominated by one of the Mizzou 39 Outstanding Seniors. Missouri Science Educator of the Year, Science Teachers of Missouri, 2005 Chairman Elect/Chairman University of Missouri Local Section, American Chemical Society, 1996/1997 and 2001/2002 National Science Teachers Association: District XI (Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska), 1999-2001 National Science Teachers Association Council, 2000-2001 National Science Teachers Association Board of Directors, 1999-2000 Science Teachers of Missouri Distinguished Service Award, 2000 The Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Missouri - Columbia, Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils, 1996 Outstanding Achievement in Education and Interaction with the Greek System - University of Missouri - Columbia, 1996 Outstanding Faculty Award, Gaines House Men of Engineering - University of Missouri - Columbia, 1995 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1993 Graduate Research Assistantship, Southwestern Bell Science Education Center, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1992-1994 President (1996 1998, 2003), President-Elect (1994 1996, 2002), Parliamentarian (1998-2000, 2004), Science Teachers of Missouri Missouri Science News and News Notes Managing Editor (Interim), Science Teachers of Missouri, 1996 Corresponding Secretary, Science Teachers of Missouri, 1988 1994, 2006-present Missouri representative to 1991 Optical Society of America's Teacher Appreciation Conference, San Jose, CA. President-Elect, Cameron (Missouri) Community Teachers Association, 1990-1991 Treasurer, Cameron (Missouri) Community Teachers Association, 1989-1990 Outstanding Young Men in America, 1979 and 1980 Intercollegiate Knights "Royal Guard" Outstanding Service Award, 1977 and 1978 Intercollegiate Knights National Honorary Service Fraternity, National Vice-President, 1977-1978 Intercollegiate Knights National Honorary Service Fraternity, District President, 1976-1977
Page 9 Awards and Offices (continued) Intercollegiate Knights National Honorary Service Fraternity, Chapter President (Winter 1979), Chapter Correspondence Secretary (Fall 1978), Chapter Pledge Trainer (Fall 1976), Chapter Expansion Officer (Winter 1979), University of Missouri-Rolla. University of Missouri - Columbia Campus Student Activities Member, Residence Halls Association Legislative Committee, 1992-1994 Governor, Smith Graduate and Professional Residence Hall, 1992-1994 President, Smith Graduate and Professional Residence Hall Council, 1993-1994 Member, Missouri Student Association - Residence Halls Association Joint Committee, 1993 Member, Blair Group Council, 1992-1993 Member, Residence Hall Association Group Presidents' Council, 1993-1994 Member, Residence Hall Computer Enhancement Task Force, 1993 Alternate, College of Education Representative for the Graduate Education Committee, 1992-1993 University of Missouri - Rolla Campus Student Activities American Chemical Society -- Student Affiliate, 1977-1979 Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry-Chemical Engineering Fraternity, 1975-1979 Intercollegiate Knights National Honorary Service Fraternity, 1975-1979 Newman Center, 1974-1979 Residence Halls Association, 1974-1979 Society of Physics Students, 1974-1975 Student Union Board Movies Committee, 1975 Wesley Foundation, 1974-1976 W. T. Schrenk Chemical Society, 1974-1978 Non-Educational Work Experiences Farming Crop and livestock production on the family farm located near Hamilton, MO University of Missouri-Rolla Resident Assistant - Kelly Hall, House D, 1978-1979 Student Assistant to the Residence Hall Supervisor (Quadrangle Complex), 1976-1978 References Credentials on file at the: University of Missouri-Columbia Career and Program Support 218 Townsend Hall COLUMBIA MO 65211-2140 (573) 882-7772