Dr. Grant D. Conway
Churchill High School & the University of Oregon
Home page found at http://web4j1.lane.edu/~conway/
email = conway@4j.lane.edu
1850 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, Or , 97405
(541) 687-3421

Educational Background

  • UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
    Ph.D. earned in Education: Instructional Leadership (2005).
    M.S. earned in Educational Policy & Management

  • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
    Single Subject Teaching Credential: Social Science (3.9 g.p.a)
    Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: K-12
    Computer Science supplementary Credential

  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
    B.A. Social Sciences (graduated Cum Laude)

Experience

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (1998-2003)

  • Instructor
    Social Studies Teaching Methodology course for the Middle/Secondary licensure program.

  • Supervisor
    Provided supervision, instruction, and mentoring for a cohort of Social Studies student teachers. Responsible for observations, assessment and approval of licensure application. Taught seminar workshops emphasizing creative teaching methods.

  • Practicum/Partnership Coordinator
    Served as liaison between Middle/Secondary Licensure Program and seventeen schools in the Eugene area. Coordinated placements for student teachers, nurtured relationships with schools, facilitated meetings, recruited new partner schools, negotiated disputes, observed and mentored student teachers.

CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL (1999-Present)

  • Social Science Teacher
    Instructor for Advanced Global Studies, and Advanced Placement U.S. History courses. Leadership service includes
    Site Council Chair, SLC Federal Grant Coordinator, Committee Chair for 9th grade block interdisciplinary team, Futures Committee Chair, Social Studies Curriculum Council representative.

NEVADA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (1989-1998)

  • Social Science Teacher
    Developed comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum delivered through creative teaching methods that stressed variation and the seven learning modalities. Winner of "Most Creative Endeavor" award for leadership with integrated block teams. District mentor teacher/grant recipient for creation of interdisciplinary "Humanities Academy" that integrated History, English and Spanish. Voted (by senior class)"Graduation Speaker of Honor" two years.

  • Area Coordinator/Department Head
    Chaired W.A.S.C. review team and School Restructuring Committee. Led various staff in-services including the development of school and course outcomes. Acted as middle management liaison between school administration and teachers. Served as area leader in hiring staff, maintaining supplies, mentoring new teachers, etc.

  • Coaching
    Head coach for Bear River Softball: Varsity (1992-93) and J.V. (1991-92)... Received G.E.L. "Coach of the Year" honors in 1993 after leading Bear River to state playoffs for the first time.
    Boys Basketball: Varsity, J.V. and Frosh (1984-92)...Used positive discipline techniques to encourage self esteem, intensity, and a winning attitude.
    Churchill High School Girls Basketball: JV Head Coach (2006-Present), Varsity Assistant 2005-06.
    Churchill HS Football: Frosh Asst. Coach (2005).