General Information
I have had a variety of experience in both the public and private sector. I have taught at every level of education from kindergarten to college. In addition, I have developed and conducted workshops for teachers, administrators, students, board members, business persons, churches and homemakers. Besides teaching, my public sector work has included business manager, secondary principal, superintendent of schools and state mathematics consultant. My private sector experiences beyond the workshops have included insurance/real estate sales, agency trainer, director of market research, executive searches, management negotiator for numerous school districts, salary/job description studies for city government, Christian editor and editor/publisher of two Christian magazines. I went through PeaceMakers training in Ohio for a local church, have conducted training in this process and am finalizing a book on Political Peacemaking.
Family
My wife, Ardith, and I were married February 16, 1991, and lived on my family's farm south of Ellston (1/2 mile east of Blackmore Corner). in
93 we moved to Tennessee before returning to Ringgold County in 2010. We each have two children and between us have 11 grandkids and one great grandson. For years we enjoyed singing and had a “music ministry” for a number of years.
Hobbies and Interests
Spectator sports (used to play); attending musicals; attending, promoting and/or participating in gospel concerts; songwriting; developing and conducting success workshops; reading; writing; painting/drawing; photography; embroidery digitizing; carpentry; developing The Green Cap Society—an environmental organization that I hope to help get off the ground.
Current Employment
Realtor with United Country Southern Iowa Real Estate--licensed in Iowa and Missouri
Graceland University--Online Instructor for Statistics and other Math courses
Keplinger Enterprises (see additional information under “Private Sector Experience)
Formal Education
1962 Mt. Ayr Community School District High School Diploma
Mt.Ayr, IA
1966 Northwest Missouri State B.S. in Secondary Education
Maryville, MO Math major, coaching minor
1968 Drake University Educational research course
Des Moines, IA
1969 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Physics Summer Institute
Worcester, MA NSF Grant
1971 Iowa StateUniversity M.S. in Educational Administration
Ames, IA Statistics co-emphasis
1976 Iowa StateUniversity Ph.D. in Educational Administration
Ames, IA Curriculum co-emphasis
Private Sector Experience
1986-1988 Farm Bureau Insurance Company Agent 13 months (Marion, IA)
West Des Moines, IA certified financial planner
(Operated in 5 states—Iowa, Utah, Licensed in all insurance areas and securities
Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota) Agency trainer ½ year (home office)
Director of Market Research 1 year
Developed/evaluated market plan
1991-1993 Ray and Associates Management Consultant
Cedar Rapids, IA Executive searches for school boards
(worked part-time for 10 years on as needed basis)
Developed and conducted workshops for administrators and board members
Contract negotiations for 11 school districts
Exhibit compilation for arbitration
Developed company business plan
1994 CashBox Magazine Christian Editor/Country Chart Director
Nashville, TN (International Country Gospel Music Association award for tops in public relations)
1994-1995 Christian Country Music Revue magazine Editor/publisher of magazine
Hendersonville, TN (International Country Gospel Music Association award for tops Country Gospel magazine)
(1977-present) Keplinger Enterprises Training and Development (1977-present)
(Memphis City Schools, Knoxville Schools, Developed and conducted numerous teacher training, business & community organization workshops
Monroe County Schools, and more in TN; in the areas of math, reading, market planning, and personal development/goal -setting
various Area Education Agencies in Iowa)
(1995-present) Victory Record Productions
Produced various Gospel recordings including own
(2007-present) Creations by Ardith Anne
Wife’s company in which I provide marketing strategies and embroidery digitizing
(2018-present) KepRad Enterprises, LLC
Formed with my daughter, Angie. KepRad Publishing; KepRad Training and Development
Previous Public Sector Experience in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Education Committees and Presenter
Mathematics Curriculum Review: 2003, 2004, 2005
Mathematics Test Item Review Committee: 2002, 2004, 2005
Algebra Gateway presenter: 1997-2007
Algebra Gateway curriculum development: 2004-2007
Development Committee to integrate Algebra Gateway concepts into Vocational Lesson Plans: 2005-2006
Vocational/Algebra Gateway presenter 2006, 2007
Mathematics performance indicator development/review: 2002, 2004, 2005
Technical Geometry workshop development committee: 2004-05
State P-16 Committee to revise mathematics standards for Tennessee 2006-2007
Technical Geometry teacher workshop presenter: summer 2005-09
Other Employment in Education (Tennessee)
Art Institute of Tennessee—Nashville (2007-2009) College Math instructor (part-time)
Hendersonville High School (2002– June 2006) High School Mathematics Teacher /Track Coach
Hendersonville, TN Steering Committee SACS evaluation team
Action Plan Chair
Robert E. Ellis Middle School (1995-2002) Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Hendersonville, TN Co-writer $200,000 technology grant
Writer and director $64,000 math grant
Chairperson SACS evaluation
Sumner County Magnet School committee
Austin Peay University 1995 Adjunct professor: College Algebra
Volunteer State Community College 1994 Adjunct professor: College Algebra
College HeightsChristian Academy fall1994 Principal/math teacher
Previous Public Sector Experience in Iowa
1966-68 Ft. MadisonCommunity School District junior high math; assistant wrestling coach,
Ft. Madison, IA jh wrestling coach, hs golf coach
1968-70 Norwalk Community School District hs math/physics; coach: assistant basketball, jh football, girls golf,softball
Norwalk, IA
1970-72 Iowa State Education Association Educational research intern while attending graduate school
Des Moines, IA
1972-76 Radcliffe Community School District Principal (6-12); Athletic Director; Golf Coach
Radliffe, IA Established a positive educational climate
Established an involved student government
6-12 Curriculum upgrading
Implemented 6-8 values education program
Developed staff reduction plan
1976-82 Rolfe CommunitySchool District Superintendent of Schools
Rolfe, IA Established a positive educational climate
K-12 Curriculum revision
$100,000 K-7 health/science grant
Implemented Artist in the School Program
State administrator representative National Arts Meeting in New Harmony, IN
Chair Western IowaComputer Consortium
Began Alternative Energy study
Building Bond issue passed
Established silent reading program K-12 for students and adults
Began utilization of computers in classrooms
Established a yearly educational fair.
1978-82 Havelock-Plover CommunitySchool District Superintendent (shared duties with Rolfe)
Havelock, IA Began major sharing program for students between the two districts
Building Bond issue passed
$30,000 K-7 health/science grant
Established a positive educational climate
1977-82 Buena Vista College Adjunct Instructor (evenings—part-time)
Storm Lake, IA Various courses at Ft. Dodge center
1982-84 Marion IndependentSchool District Business Manager/Computer Coordinator
Marion, IA Began computer training for staff
Completed solar energy grant
1988-1990 Iowa Department of Education Mathematics Consultant for the State
Des Moines, IA Administered math/science federal fund
National Math Curriculum committee
Assisted Federal Department of Education in computer internet email system
Elementary Math/Science Curriculum projects
Established Math Network across state
Began Math/Business Partnership program
1990-1991 Grand Valley Community School Superintendent 1 year; teacher 1 year after helping set up a major reorganization
Kellerton, IA Passed school building fund referendum
2010-present Southwestern Community College and Buena Vista University (see current employment)
I have had a variety of experience in both the public and private sector. I have taught at every level of education from kindergarten to college. In addition, I have developed and conducted workshops for teachers, administrators, students, board members, business persons, churches and homemakers. Besides teaching, my public sector work has included business manager, secondary principal, superintendent of schools and state mathematics consultant. My private sector experiences beyond the workshops have included insurance/real estate sales, agency trainer, director of market research, executive searches, management negotiator for numerous school districts, salary/job description studies for city government, Christian editor and editor/publisher of two Christian magazines. I went through PeaceMakers training in Ohio for a local church, have conducted training in this process and am finalizing a book on Political Peacemaking.
Family
My wife, Ardith, and I were married February 16, 1991, and lived on my family's farm south of Ellston (1/2 mile east of Blackmore Corner). in
93 we moved to Tennessee before returning to Ringgold County in 2010. We each have two children and between us have 11 grandkids and one great grandson. For years we enjoyed singing and had a “music ministry” for a number of years.
Hobbies and Interests
Spectator sports (used to play); attending musicals; attending, promoting and/or participating in gospel concerts; songwriting; developing and conducting success workshops; reading; writing; painting/drawing; photography; embroidery digitizing; carpentry; developing The Green Cap Society—an environmental organization that I hope to help get off the ground.
Current Employment
Realtor with United Country Southern Iowa Real Estate--licensed in Iowa and Missouri
Graceland University--Online Instructor for Statistics and other Math courses
Keplinger Enterprises (see additional information under “Private Sector Experience)
Formal Education
1962 Mt. Ayr Community School District High School Diploma
Mt.Ayr, IA
1966 Northwest Missouri State B.S. in Secondary Education
Maryville, MO Math major, coaching minor
1968 Drake University Educational research course
Des Moines, IA
1969 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Physics Summer Institute
Worcester, MA NSF Grant
1971 Iowa StateUniversity M.S. in Educational Administration
Ames, IA Statistics co-emphasis
1976 Iowa StateUniversity Ph.D. in Educational Administration
Ames, IA Curriculum co-emphasis
Private Sector Experience
1986-1988 Farm Bureau Insurance Company Agent 13 months (Marion, IA)
West Des Moines, IA certified financial planner
(Operated in 5 states—Iowa, Utah, Licensed in all insurance areas and securities
Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota) Agency trainer ½ year (home office)
Director of Market Research 1 year
Developed/evaluated market plan
1991-1993 Ray and Associates Management Consultant
Cedar Rapids, IA Executive searches for school boards
(worked part-time for 10 years on as needed basis)
Developed and conducted workshops for administrators and board members
Contract negotiations for 11 school districts
Exhibit compilation for arbitration
Developed company business plan
1994 CashBox Magazine Christian Editor/Country Chart Director
Nashville, TN (International Country Gospel Music Association award for tops in public relations)
1994-1995 Christian Country Music Revue magazine Editor/publisher of magazine
Hendersonville, TN (International Country Gospel Music Association award for tops Country Gospel magazine)
(1977-present) Keplinger Enterprises Training and Development (1977-present)
(Memphis City Schools, Knoxville Schools, Developed and conducted numerous teacher training, business & community organization workshops
Monroe County Schools, and more in TN; in the areas of math, reading, market planning, and personal development/goal -setting
various Area Education Agencies in Iowa)
(1995-present) Victory Record Productions
Produced various Gospel recordings including own
(2007-present) Creations by Ardith Anne
Wife’s company in which I provide marketing strategies and embroidery digitizing
(2018-present) KepRad Enterprises, LLC
Formed with my daughter, Angie. KepRad Publishing; KepRad Training and Development
Previous Public Sector Experience in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Education Committees and Presenter
Mathematics Curriculum Review: 2003, 2004, 2005
Mathematics Test Item Review Committee: 2002, 2004, 2005
Algebra Gateway presenter: 1997-2007
Algebra Gateway curriculum development: 2004-2007
Development Committee to integrate Algebra Gateway concepts into Vocational Lesson Plans: 2005-2006
Vocational/Algebra Gateway presenter 2006, 2007
Mathematics performance indicator development/review: 2002, 2004, 2005
Technical Geometry workshop development committee: 2004-05
State P-16 Committee to revise mathematics standards for Tennessee 2006-2007
Technical Geometry teacher workshop presenter: summer 2005-09
Other Employment in Education (Tennessee)
Art Institute of Tennessee—Nashville (2007-2009) College Math instructor (part-time)
Hendersonville High School (2002– June 2006) High School Mathematics Teacher /Track Coach
Hendersonville, TN Steering Committee SACS evaluation team
Action Plan Chair
Robert E. Ellis Middle School (1995-2002) Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Hendersonville, TN Co-writer $200,000 technology grant
Writer and director $64,000 math grant
Chairperson SACS evaluation
Sumner County Magnet School committee
Austin Peay University 1995 Adjunct professor: College Algebra
Volunteer State Community College 1994 Adjunct professor: College Algebra
College HeightsChristian Academy fall1994 Principal/math teacher
Previous Public Sector Experience in Iowa
1966-68 Ft. MadisonCommunity School District junior high math; assistant wrestling coach,
Ft. Madison, IA jh wrestling coach, hs golf coach
1968-70 Norwalk Community School District hs math/physics; coach: assistant basketball, jh football, girls golf,softball
Norwalk, IA
1970-72 Iowa State Education Association Educational research intern while attending graduate school
Des Moines, IA
1972-76 Radcliffe Community School District Principal (6-12); Athletic Director; Golf Coach
Radliffe, IA Established a positive educational climate
Established an involved student government
6-12 Curriculum upgrading
Implemented 6-8 values education program
Developed staff reduction plan
1976-82 Rolfe CommunitySchool District Superintendent of Schools
Rolfe, IA Established a positive educational climate
K-12 Curriculum revision
$100,000 K-7 health/science grant
Implemented Artist in the School Program
State administrator representative National Arts Meeting in New Harmony, IN
Chair Western IowaComputer Consortium
Began Alternative Energy study
Building Bond issue passed
Established silent reading program K-12 for students and adults
Began utilization of computers in classrooms
Established a yearly educational fair.
1978-82 Havelock-Plover CommunitySchool District Superintendent (shared duties with Rolfe)
Havelock, IA Began major sharing program for students between the two districts
Building Bond issue passed
$30,000 K-7 health/science grant
Established a positive educational climate
1977-82 Buena Vista College Adjunct Instructor (evenings—part-time)
Storm Lake, IA Various courses at Ft. Dodge center
1982-84 Marion IndependentSchool District Business Manager/Computer Coordinator
Marion, IA Began computer training for staff
Completed solar energy grant
1988-1990 Iowa Department of Education Mathematics Consultant for the State
Des Moines, IA Administered math/science federal fund
National Math Curriculum committee
Assisted Federal Department of Education in computer internet email system
Elementary Math/Science Curriculum projects
Established Math Network across state
Began Math/Business Partnership program
1990-1991 Grand Valley Community School Superintendent 1 year; teacher 1 year after helping set up a major reorganization
Kellerton, IA Passed school building fund referendum
2010-present Southwestern Community College and Buena Vista University (see current employment)
