Dr. Rory Weishaar, Ed.D.

Education:

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Counseling, University of Montana-Missoula, 2005

K-12 Principal’s Endorsements (Montana and Washington), 2001

M.A. in Secondary English, University of Montana-Missoula, 1989

Montana Writing Project: Teacher-Consultant, 1988

B.A. in Secondary English, University of Montana-Missoula, 1983

Leadership:

CWU Athletic Administration Program Lead (3 years)

High School Principal (8 years)

Junior High School Principal (4 years)

Athletic Director (8 years)

Teaching:

High School English Teacher (16 years)

Composition 101, UM

Educational Futures, UM

HPE 510 Issues in HPE, CWU

HPE 546 Advanced Athletic Administration, CWU

HPE 570 Legal Liability and Risk Management in Interscholastic Athletics, CWU

HPE 546 Healthy Living for Coaches and ADs, CWU

HPE 584 Mentoring of Coaches and Athletes, CWU

HPE 583 Leadership and Decision Making in Athletics, CWU

HPE 585 Events, Facilities, and Scheduling Management in Athletics, CWU

HPE 587 Governing Organizations in Sports and Athletics, CWU

HPE 545/445 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Intercollegiate Sports

HPE 544/444 The Promises and Pitfalls of Interscholastic Sports

HPE 543/443 Sex, Drugs, and Going Pro: Issues in Professional Sports

PE 448 Coaching and Competitive Ethics, CWU

PE 365 Foundations of Coaching. CWU

PE 346 Administration of Athletes, CWU

Coaching:

HS Football (16 years)

HS Volleyball (13 years)

HS Track & Field (11 years)

MS Football, Volleyball, Track & Field (7 years)

Publications:

A Former Principal’s Reflection: A Plan for Enhancing School Improvement and Culture by Getting Connected. 2015. Journal of Education and Human Development

Perceptions of Pre-Service Teachers, Coaches, and School/Athletic Administration Regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questions (LGBTQ) Students, 2015. Education Law Association Proceedings Publication

Pre-Service Teachers: How Will You Support LGBTQ Students? 2016. National Social Science Journal.

Athletic and School Administration Candidates’ Perceptions When Dealing with LGBTQ Students/Athletes. 2016. Education Law Association Proceedings Publication.

K-12 LGBTQ Student Support: What Pre-Service Teachers Currently Know or Want to Know. 2017. National Social Science Journal.

Pre-Service Teachers Understanding of LGBTQ Students. 2017. National Social Science Journal.

K-12 Teacher Candidates and Their Understanding of LGBTQ Students. 2018. National Social Science Journal.

Presentations:

Managing an Interscholastic Athletic Program. 2014. Dr. Bob Frederick Sport Leadership Lecture Series.

Perceptions of Pre-Service Education/Athletic Administration Candidates and Coaches Regarding LGBT Students. 2015. 11th Annual Globalization, Diversity & Education Conference.

Improving School Culture by Getting Connected. 2015. Montana Association of School Superintendents Fall Conference.

Outlook on Education Issues: School Administrators, Athletic Administrators, and Coaches Regarding LGBTQ students.

Awards:

2013 Frenchtown School District Distinguished Alumni Award.

2013 Outstanding Service and Dedication Award: Montana Administrators Association

2017 Central Washington University, PESHMS Connection Award