Troubled Waters
Acknowledgements
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington wishes to thank the following people who contributed their time, professional expertise, and creative spirit to the Troubled Waters: The Illusion of Abundance.
Meet the Educators' Resource Web Site Team
Cathi Phillips, M.S. Instructional
Technology (2004)
UNCW Director of Web Services, Division for Public Service & Continuing
Studies / Web Site Designer
Ms. Phillips designed and developed the Troubled
Waters Educators' Resource Web Site. Her creativity and understanding
of multimedia technologies and Web page practicality make her designs uniquely
suited to the educational purposes and global appeal of this site.
Mahnaz Moallem, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Coordinator of Instructional
Technology Master's Program
Special thanks to Dr. Moallem for the steady guidance and encouragement given
the curriculum writers.
UNCW extends a special thanks to the following North Carolina teachers and graduate students in the UNCW Masters of Science in Instructional Technology (MIT) Program who contributed student activities for Troubled Waters: The Illusion of Abundance Educators' Resource Web site. These knowledgeable and dynamic education professionals contributed thought-provoking and stimulating curriculum activities to encourage students' research and analysis skills, provide impetus for further exploration and advance students' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the water scarcity that affects our local, state, regional, national and international arenas. This Web site showcases one of our most valuable resources in North Carolina — its classroom teachers.
Curriculum Writers
Research Team
Curriculm Writers Biographies
Torri Galloway currently teaches third grade in Brunswick County, NC. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1997 at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She has taught elementary education for seven years and is currently working on her Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology.
In 2000,Torri decided to pursue a Masters degree at the University of NC at Wilmington. Although perplexed as to what program to choose, Torri wanted to stay in the education field, but was not necessarily sure she wanted to teach elementary education only. Torri came across the Masters of Science in Instructional Technology program. The more she discovered about the program the more she felt this was the program she wanted to pursue to complete her masters education. She was attracted to the program because she could earn her mater’s degree and remain in the field of education; or she could also branch out with this degree. All of the program tracks are cross categorical in that instructional technology can span into business and industry, government agencies and higher education, as well as private and public (k-12) education.
Dr. Mahnaz Moallem, a professor in the program, was contacted by UNCW Special Projects to solicit graduate students to work on teacher resources for the water scarcity project. Along with other graduate students from the program, Torri gladly accepted the challenge to work on lesson plans and senior projects on water scarcity. She enjoyed being a part of this water scarcity project and it has opened her eyes and changed her views on the world’s water scarcity situation. Torri hopes that teachers can find valuable plans and ideas to integrate into their curriculum.
Troubled Waters Activities created by Torri Galloway:
While Patrick Gunn was born in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany on February 6, 1978, he was raised in Durham, NC, attended Jordan High School and was a football, basketball, and track standout. Patrick came to UNCW on a Track Scholarship and began to get involved in the campus and community. He was elected President of Student Government Association in 1999 and served a year term. Patrick graduated in May 2000 with a degree in International Business with a Minor in Philosophy. Upon graduation, he went directly into the Masters of Science in Accountancy program and also began working as an accountant. Shortly after beginning accounting work and having little time to devote to service activities, Patrick pursued a job as a High School Business teacher in an effort to be able to work and give back simultaneously.
Once he stumbled upon the Masters of Science in Instructional Technology program, he knew that he had reached his calling. This program allowed him to maintain a business mind, but also improved his ability to relay messages to people and instruct them more efficiently. Patrick hopes to obtain a job in Corporate Training (Consulting) and/or Curriculum Development, while also continuing to teach part-time (either on the High School Level or in Higher Education). It is also a goal of Patrick’s to continue doing research in Instructional Technology and advances in Technology in an effort to eventually gain his Doctorate in that area.
Troubled Waters Activities created by Patrick Gunn:
Harry R. Marriner
has B.A. degrees in Physical Education from the University of North Carolina
at Wilmington and in English from the University of Maine. He is currently pursuing
a Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology from UNCW, which he will
receive in December, 2003.
In the Troubled Waters lesson activities,
Harry’s goal was to creatively combine the study of water scarcity issues
with varied curriculum areas. He used a constructivist approach aimed at increasing
the motivation and involvement of the student by employing goal-based scenarios
and hands-on activities.
Harry is a Physical Education teacher at Malpass Corner Elementary School in
Burgaw, NC. He was Malpass Corner’s Teacher of the Year for the 1998-99
school year. He developed and maintains the school’s Web page, and has
contributed to the technology needs of the school staff by teaching workshops
and being a resource for fellow teachers. He has taught in the Pender County
school system for fourteen years.
He hopes to use his Masters in Instructional Technology to further the use of
technology in increasing the individualization of instruction for public school
students. He believes that technology will never replace the professional teacher,
but can be used much more effectively to help the teacher tap the potential
of each student.
Harry is an avid sports enthusiast who, despite the advice of health professionals,
continues to play geezer league soccer on Sunday afternoons, sacrificing his
body that his soul might live. He lives in Wilmington, NC with his wife Becky
and son Cyrus.
Troubled Waters Activities created by Harry Marriner:
Nicole Rademan,
a graduate of UNC Wilmington, considers herself a "native" to Southeastern
North Carolina, although she is originally from Pennsylvania. Graduating in
May 2002 with a Bachelors of Elementary Education, she decided to continue her
pursuit of professional excellence by enrolling in the MSIT Program at UNCW.
Even though she has an obligation as a NC Teaching Fellow to serve as a NC Public
School Educator for four years, she has taken time off to complete her Master's
Degree.
Nicole considers her time at UNC Wilmington extremely precious. As an undergraduate,
she served as Secretary of Technology for the Student Government Association
for two years, and often sought positions of leadership in other organizations
of which she was a part. Nicole is a NC Teaching Fellow at UNCW and was representative
of her class for three years. She continues to be highly active in the organization
- serving on the Advisory Board, Alumni Council, participating in special projects,
and assisting the Teaching Fellow Staff in technological pursuits.
Nicole serves as a Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Specialty Studies Department
for the Watson School of Education, which has provided a multitude of experiences
for professional and personal growth. As a GA for Jeremy Dickerson, Director
of Information Technology for the Watson School of Education, she assists Faculty,
Staff, and Students with matters of technology. Last year, she participated
in producing a DVD for the instructional purposes of EDN 200L, the lab component
of the Introduction to Education course. Her prior experiences in multimedia
have extended her knowledge in this area. She often looks for opportunities
for the development of products using multimedia. In fact, she has assisted
the Education of Young Children Program in the development of a website, is
working with the Teaching Fellows Program in developing a DVD for recruitment,
and is always ready to lend a hand to Faculty and Staff to incorporate digital
video into instruction! In 2003, Nicole served the Graduate Student Association
as a liaison and representative for the Watson School of Education.
Having no prior expertise in the area of water quality, water scarcity or environmental
issues, Nicole believes the experience of participating in this project has
been essential in revealing the importance of this topic to her. Although she
has joined the team in the creation of instruction to align with the Troubled
Waters documentary for students, Nicole would
say that she has been a student foremost in this experience. Although her close
friends gawk at her as she regularly comments to "turn the water off while
brushing"...these small steps make a very big difference - as it is awareness
that is the initial step to enact change in the development of sensitivity to
these issues.
Upon completion of the MIT Program, Nicole seeks employment as a Technology
Facilitator or Elementary Educator in the New Hanover County Public School System.
She currently resides in Wilmington.
Troubled Waters Activities created by Nicole Rademann:
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