VITA
DOUGLAS A. SANGSTER, ThM, MA
6333 Chimney Rock Rd. #214281-630-5584
Houston, TX
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
West Texas A&M University; Canyon, TX MA English, 2001
Dallas Theological Seminary; Dallas, TXThM Theology, 1989
Bob Jones University; Greenville, SCBA Bible Education, 1985
SUMMER SYMPOSIUMS
Jerusalem University (Formerly American Institute); Jerusalem, Israel
Archeology/Geography, 6/1988
Oxford University, Duke Humphrey's Library; Oxford, England
John Donne Manuscript Analysis, 6/1998
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Houston Community College; 2011-Present
Adjunct Instructor, Developmental English; EOSL
3100 Main Street
713-718-2000
Supervisor: Peggy Porter (713-718-5410); Kevin Clement (713-718-7201)
Developmental English: Advanced Composition; EOSL: Intermediate & Advanced Reading.
Student Organization Proposal: Submitted proposal to Department Head, Peggy Porter,regarding the creation of a student support group designed to fosterre-enrollmentand the completion of academic programs.
Amarillo College; 2001-2009
Adjunct Instructor, Developmental English; ESL
2201 S. Washington St.
Amarillo, Texas 79109
806-345-5505
Supervisor: Carol Summers (806-371-5416)
ESL: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Composition, Grammar, Speaking & Listening, and Reading
Cranmer House; 2000-2010
Adjunct Instructor, Historical & Pastoral Theology
18018 Deep Brook Dr.
Spring, TX 77379
800-732-0910
Supervisor: Dr. Curtis Crenshaw (800-732-0910)
John Donne; Anglican Church History
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch High School; 1993-1998
High School Substitute Teacher
163 River Rd, Boys Ranch, TX 79010
806- 534-2221
Supervisor: Larry White (806) 534-2221)
Government, Economics, World Geography, World History
San Jacinto Academy; 1990-1993
High School Social Studies Teacher
501 S Carolina St.
Amarillo, TX 79106
806-372-2285
Supervisor: Carl Swindell (806-372-2285)
Government, Economics, World Geography, World History
PUBLICATIONS PRESENTATIONS
Poetic Devices in the Prose of John DonneProfessional paper presented to the English faculty of WTAMU, May 2001
The Shaping Influence of Lectio Divina Plenary Session 2009 Anglican Way Institute, Dallas, TX
Perichoresis & the Protestant MindPlenary Session 2009 Anglican Way Institute, Dallas, TX
The Wonderfully Tragic Life of John DonnePlenary Session 2008 Anglican Way Institute, Dallas, TX
John Donne'sSermonic Imagery Plenary Session 2007 Anglican Way Institute, Dallas, TX
Community, Storytelling & RememberingEssay, Front Porch Republic, May 20, 2011
Preserving Local CultureEssay, Front Porch Republic, April 1, 2011
Preserving Local MemoryEssay, Front Porch Republic, June 4, 2010
RELATED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Life Space Crisis Intervention - A therapeutic strategy for using crisis situations as opportunities to help individuals learn alternatives to patterns of aggressive, disrespectful, or self-demeaning behavior
Alternatives to Managing Aggression - Neither a punitive or permissive approach where adults respond to student's needs instead of react to their behavior. Young people are enlisted as responsible agents who can learn the ability to control their behavior.
Positive Youth Development - Training in strengths-based mentoring designed to help students develop belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.
Staff Training: Psychological Effects of Trauma, Suicide Awareness & Prevention, CPR
Represented residents before academic, medical, and legal communities; Participated in ARD meetings at BRISD; Assisted mental health professionals in the development of treatment plans to ensure the success of residents in the program; Guided graduating seniors in developing independent living plans; As a houseparent, created a nurturing environment where the residents experienced a growing sense of autonomy while learning essential life skills