Denise Jackson

2755 Evergreen Drive, Great Falls, MT 59404

Home: 868-1930 - deniseyj1@gmail.com
jacksonteachingportfolio.weebly.com jacksoncommunication.com
RESEARCH INTERESTS
MA Gonzaga University Communication and Leadership, 3.97 GPA
Thesis - Story, Ritual, and Religion in Changing Social Climates (May 2014)
Using Fishers narrative paradigm, I examined how ministers use Bible based storytelling to
interpret, define, and give form to the mission of and missional activities within the Church.
MAT Masters in the Arts of Teaching Beloit College, Beloit, WI (1991)
Homeschooling Laws in the United States
An examination of different state homeschooling laws
BA Beloit College (1990)
English Literature & Liberal Arts
Continuing Ed. University Of Great Falls, Great Falls, MT (1995)
K-12 Reading Endorsement
Journalism Rocky Mountain College, Billings, MT, (1992)
Fundamentals of newspaper layout
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1994 to 2002 English & Title I - SD #1 Great Falls Public Schools, MT
Taught freshman English; reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking
skills as it applied to literature and other academic disciplines.
Created integrated and innovative lessons in order to support reluctant
students in the high school environment.
Worked successfully as a team teacher.
Worked individually and in small groups tutoring students in all scholastic
areas of high school curriculum.
1995 to 2001 Grades 6-12 Title I - SD #1 Great Falls Public Schools, MT
Taught individualized Active Learning skills to encourage student success in
an academic environment.
1993 to 1995 English Teacher - SD #21 Box Elder Public Schools, MT
Taught Grades 8-12 English: developed curriculum specific to Native
American belief system.
As Department Head, integrated new curriculum with Social Studies and Art
curriculums to create integrated learning experience.
Supervised student groups on Close-Up trips to Washington D.C. in 1994
and 1995.
PUBLICATIONS
Spin Off Magazine an international fiber arts magazine www.spinningdaily.com
August 2012 Helpful Websites
June 2012 Making YouTube Videos for Spinning
Sept. 2011 Troubleshooting, which was later included in an e-book
www.spinningdaily.com/Spinning-Wheels
2011 Invited to join National Committee to Improve Spin-Off Magazine
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2011 to Present Community Outreach
Integrated online registration and assisted planning for Montana Association of Weavers &
Spinners at 2014 Fiber Festival in Great Falls, MT
Collaborated internationally using online tools with fellow students to produce academic
presentations and assignments
Created communication audit evaluating the lines of effective communication for a newly
developed ecclesiastical partnership
Evaluated and analyzed the effects and of public perception through the use of information
technology
Evaluated and analyzed the effects and repercussions of our ethical choices in our life and
professional decisions.
Created integrated web pages for non-profit organizations: www.stannskitchen.weebly.com
and www.greatfallsspinnersweaversguild.weebly.com
2004 to Present Montana Association of Churches, Lay Minister,
Serve on Fellowship and Order Board
Designed curriculum and led women's spiritual retreats
Served as lay minister and led religious services
2004 to Present Fiber Arts Instructor and Judge
Great Falls Spinners and Weavers Guild Great Falls, MT
Created advertisements, and coordinates events for the guild.
Offer independent classes for students in knitting, spinning, and fiber history with
personalized curriculum created for each student.
Taught knitting and hand-spinning classes from beginning to advanced levels.
Development and Training of Fiber Arts Judges, presented to the Montana Association of
Weavers and Spinners.
Professional Memberships
Lambda Pi Eta Graduate Chapter of Gonzaga University
Montana Association of Churches - http://www.montana-churches.net/
Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners - http://mawsonline.org/
Great Falls Spinners & Weavers Guild - http://greatfallsspinnersweaversguild.weebly.com/
Northwest Regional Spinners Association - http://www.nwregionalspinners.org/
Thesis Work
Fall 2013 Story, Ritual, and Religion in Changing Social Climates (May 2014)
Using Fishers narrative paradigm, I examined how ministers use Bible based
storytelling to interpret, define, and give form to the mission of and missional activities
within the Church.
REFERENCES
Professor Dave Givens - givens@gonzaga.edu,
Department number: (509) 313-6645
Organizational Leadership 504 - Organizational Communications - communication audit, verbal
and non-verbal communication in organizations
Adviser from Spring '11 to Fall '12
Anthropology, San Diego State University (San Diego, CA); Ph.D., Anthropology, University of
Washington (Seattle, WA)
Dr. John Tomkowiak - jtomkowi@zagmail.gonzaga.edu,
Cell: 847-693-6023
COML 518 - Transformational Leadership learning what it is to be a leader and but to
become an effective and affective leader by teaching others to become leaders.
B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois; M.D. from Southern Illinois University;
Currently serves as Associate Dean for Medical Affairs.
Dr. Cher Desautel, Ph.D., APR - cherd@desautelhege.com ,
Work: 509-444-2350
COML 511 Communication, Consultation & Training understanding and applying the
basics, principles, skills, and ethics involved in communication, consultation and training issues
in todays organizational cultures.
President and CEO of Desautel Hege Communications, the largest public relations and
marketing firm in the region, her dissertation area is the creation and day to day management
of high performing organizations.
Sara Johnston, M.A - saraj@desautelhege.com
Work: 509-444-2350
COML 511 Communication, Consultation & Training
Partner of Desautel Hege Communications, manages the day-to-day operations of the agency,
leading local, regional and national accounts where she takes a results-driven approach built
on a foundation of experience, focus, energy and an in-depth understanding of solid and
effective strategies.