Bruce L. Rife
33175 Bolan, P.O. Box 3611 web page: http://kpbsd.k12.ak.us/sohi/rife/ Home: (907) 262-7272
Soldotna, AK 99669 email: Work: (907) 262-7411
Education:
1996-2005 University of Alaska Fairbanks, Anchorage, & Southeast, AK
42 hours of science and professional education courses. GPA of 4.0 on 4.0 scale.
1988-1991 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Master of Science Interdisciplinary Degree in Secondary Science Teaching Biology and Chemistry Concentration GPA of 4.0 on 4.0 scale.
1983-1986 University of Colorado Boulder, CO Teacher Certification plus an additional 48 hours in Biology and Physics. GPA of 3.9 on 4.0 scale.
1978-1981 Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science
Forestry Management Science GPA of 3.2 on 4.0 scale.
Related Experience:
1996-2006 Soldotna High School; Science Teacher; Soldotna, AK
Taught A P Biology (‘98-’99, 00-’01, ’02-’03, ’04-‘05), Biology (‘97-‘04),
Human Anatomy & Physiology (‘96-’06), Geology (‘96-’97, ‘98-’99, ‘00-’01,’02-’03, ’04-‘05),
Certified Nursing Assistant (‘96-’2000), Marine Science (‘99-‘00,’01-’02,’03-’04,’05-‘06),
Health (‘96-’97), and Environmental Science (‘97-’98, ‘99-00); Science Dept. Head (‘99-2006)
Supervised student teacher (University of Alaska Southeast) in Geology (’04-’05)
Supervised student teacher (Kenai Pen. College) in Human Anatomy & Phys. (Fall ‘98)
Coached: National Ocean Science Bowl team (‘02-’06), Coached: Academic Decathlon team (‘96-’02), Sponsor of National Honor Society (‘99-2006), Member of school site council (‘96-’05, pres.’03-‘05),
Wrote and administered $10,000 Adv. Placement Grant; $6000 NASA/FIRST Robotics Grant (’02-’03)
Oct., 2004 NASA Atmospheric Satellite / Globe Coordinated through Challenger Learning Center of Alaska and
co instructed an atmospheric science teacher workshop.
June, 2000 Ship’s Log II: Writing in Science for the 21st Century Coordinated through Alaska State Writing
Consortium and co instructed a writing, marine science, and forest ecology teacher workshop.
April, 1999 Kasitsna Bay II Coordinated through POLARIS and co instructed a marine science teacher workshop.
May, 1999 & Mars City Alpha Coordinated through Challenger Learning Center of Alaska and co instructed a space
Sept., 1999 science teacher workshop.
Oct., 1999 Strategies for Teaching Environmental Science in the Field at Denali National Park and the
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Coordinated through POLARIS and co instructed an environmental
science teacher workshop.
2000-2006 Kenai Peninsula College; Science Teacher; Soldotna, AK
Taught Certified Nursing Assistant (’00-’01), Life on Earth LSIS 201 (2002, 2004)
Fundamentals of Biology II BIOL A116 & A116L (’03-’06), History of Science LSIS 101 (2005)
1986-1996 Cedaredge High School; Science Teacher; Cedaredge, CO Taught A P Chemistry (1990-’91, ‘92-’93, and ‘95-’96), A P Biology (1995-’96),
Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Ecology (1986-’96), Principles of Technology (1990-’96)
Sponsor of Knowledge Bowl, 1991 3A State Champions (1987-’96),
Sponsor of Science Fair Projects, 1st Place Regional Fair ‘91, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95, & ‘96
Director of school plays (1987-’94), Sponsor of Student Council (1994-’96)
Supervised student teacher (Western State College) in Ecology & Chemistry (‘91-’92)
Supervise Rivers of Colorado Water Watch Network, Gunnison River (1992-’96)
1993-1994 Mesa State College; Science Teacher; Cedaredge, CO
Taught General Chemistry CHEM 131 and Lab CHEM 131L
(Credit Outreach Program)
1992 Regis University; Science Teacher; Delta, CO
Taught General Biology BIO 211 to prisoners pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts at Delta Correctional Center during Friday evenings, spring semester 1992.
Related Experience Continued
1991 Trinidad State Junior College; Science Teacher; Delta, CO
Taught Human Anatomy & Physiology (Special Topics) BIO 205 and lab BIO 206 to nursing students pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Nursing during Friday evenings and Saturdays, fall semester 1991.
1980-1988 U.S. Forest Service, Medicine Bow National Forest Encampment, WY
1991-1992 U.S. Forest Service, Uncompahgre National Forest Norwood, CO
Forestry Technician and Engineer, GS 462-6 seasonal
Trained and supervised surveyors and forestry technicians, presented interpretative programs,
Communicated with and administered contracts with approximately 50 contractors and loggers,
Fought forest fires, worked independently doing forestry-related work.
Awards & Recognition
2001-‘02 Recipient of the Milken National Educator Award
2000-‘01 Nominated for the BP (British Petroleum) Teacher of Excellence Award
2000 Recipient of the Golden Apple Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District presented by the KPBSD Board of Education.
’99-2000 Recipient of the Teacher of the Year for Alaska
Excellence in the Teaching of Natural Resources in the Earth Sciences
presented by The Alaska Geological Society
1998-‘99 Recipient of the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Alaska presented by the
National Association of Biology Teachers
‘98, ‘00, ’02, ’04, ’05 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
1996 Received Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Cedaredge High School Science Fair Program 1995-’96 presented by the Delta County
Board of Education.
1995 Received Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in Science Education 1994-’95 presented by the Delta County Board of Education.
1991 Published and presented paper Ecology of Mancos Shale Badlands in Western Colorado at the Colorado - Wyoming Academy of Sciences in April; received award for best graduate paper.
Volunteer Service
1998 -2005 Board of Directors for Friends of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
1997 -2005 Board of Directors for Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, president 2005
2002 -2003 No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teachers Task Force Alaska Dept. of Education
& Early Development. The NCLB Task Force developed the “Highly Qualified” HOUSSE
Representative for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District in:
1998 the PALS (Performance Assessment Links in Science) workshop with the
Alaska Department of Education in Sitka, AK, August
1996 -1999 the NSF Alaska POLARIS project,
1996 - 2005 the Soldotna High School School-to-Work, the Site-based building management council
and Parent, Teacher, and Student Association (PTSA) committees
1994 Delta County School District Charter School Application Review Committee,
1993 Delta County School District representative at the 3rd annual Educator Leadership Conference in Snowmass on August 1-3,
1990 - 1992 County Council (Teacher Union) Vice-President 1990-’91, 1992-’93; President 1991-’92
Activities & Interest
1984 - present Member of National Science Teachers Association.
2000 - present Member of Alaska Science Teachers Association, at large board member 2005
1984-’95 Member of Phi Delta Kappa, Professional Fraternity in Education
1979-‘89 Member of Society of American Foresters
I enjoy backpacking, rafting, cross-country skiing, and traveling.
I use a Dell PC for managerial and educational programs.
References Available upon request