Rory Weishaar

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