With over 40 years of experience as a college professor and dean, I’ve dedicated my life to inspiring growth, learning, and connection. Now, I’ve taken that same passion to the dance floor, where I guide individuals of all ages to connect with themselves, their communities, and the joyful rhythm of life through Groove Dance. Join me on this journey of movement, self-expression, and community connection!
Global Educator (PhD) | World Groover | Licensed Groove Dance Facilitator | Where Academic Excellence Meets Cultural Adventures. When I retired, I realized I was not done teaching. Rather than preparing teachers for their future careers, I would now prepare people to live their lives. I would teach people to become fit and happy through the medium of groove dancing. Get ready for class!
During my 25-year career at Volgograd State Pedagogical University, Russia, I served as Dean of the School of Foreign Languages and supervised PhDs in the field of comparative studies and Informational Technologies After moving to the U.S., I taught at Ramapo College of N.J. before beginning a 22-year career as Professor of Education at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. Although I retired in 2022, I haven’t stopped teaching. I only changed the modality from teaching how to teach creatively to focusing my “energies” on creative expression and health-affirming activity through groove dancing.
As a Professor, particularly after I came to the U.S., I became recognized for leadership in applying emerging technologies to instruction. My research interests then were emerging technologies and their impact on learning and teaching. I led conferences, professional development workshops, and boot camps on applying Smart Technologies and Emerging Technology tools in college and primary/secondary classrooms. In particular, with my partner Nellie Deutsch, I led online instructional programs for teachers from all across the globe. It was an important way to boost education everywhere at a time of rapid technological change.
Groove Dancing Outdoors: Feel the Rhythm in Nature
Dance Freely. Move Playfully. Connect Deeply. There’s something uniquely magical about groove dancing outdoors. Whether
Your First Groove Experience: Essential Tips for Success
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Groove Dance: Connecting Hearts Across Borders
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I mastered and became a certified educator in Smart Board Technologies in early 2000, and then for ThingLink, VoiceThread, Nearpod, and many others. I created numerous projects and experiences for myself and my learners – teachers-in-training.
I also engaged my students in research projects that led to their giving presentations at national and international conferences.
Innovative teaching for me is about creating the optimal conditions for learners to express their uniqueness and creativity. Mastering technology tools allowed me to achieve this goal. I created assignments and projects for teacher candidates to develop their creativity and equipped them with diverse tools to complete them in ways that were at the frontiers of the profession.
Groove Dancing Outdoors: Feel the Rhythm in Nature
Dance Freely. Move Playfully. Connect Deeply. There’s something uniquely magical about groove dancing outdoors. Whether
Your First Groove Experience: Essential Tips for Success
Your first groove experience brings a mix of excitement and overwhelming feelings. The Groove Experience
Groove Dance: Connecting Hearts Across Borders
Groove dance, a universal language that transcends cultural barriers, is a powerful force that unites
The Unexpected Joy of Finding Your Heartfelt Groove at a Family Reunion
Heartfelt Groove at a family reunion can be the year’s best moment, even with all