o Preferred Classification:
- Title: Scribe
o Rationale: Prefers the ancient term “Scribe” over “Scholar” due to the perceived corruption of the latter term in contemporary academic and research settings.
o Educational Background:
- Undergraduate Studies:
o Institution: University of New Orleans
o Fields of Study: Education, Psychology, Philosophy
- Graduate Studies:
o Fields of Study: Meditation, Buddhist Psychology, Madyamika Philosophy, Education, Ancient and Modern History.
o Institutions: University of Berkeley, Sonoma State University, Hammond University, Naropa Institute
o Fields of Study: Special Education, Learning, Cognitive Development
o Postgraduate Training:
- Meditation and Shamanistic Practices:
o Locations: Peru, Brazil
o Focus: Traditional meditation practices, Shamanistic traditions
o Professional Experience:
o Special Education Teacher – 1983-2006
o Founder – Beezone.com
- Beezone Library: Nonprofit (501(c)3) educational foundation
o Role: Publisher, Editor, Writer, Scribe
o Duration: 1998-Present
o Responsibilities:
- Managed and curated content for the Beezone Library website
- Published over 4000 articles covering diverse topics in human spiritual, psychological, social, and ecological development
- Engaged in writing, editing, and collaborative research on various subjects
o Instructor: Harvard University Extension – 2022-2024
o Drug and Alcohol Counselor – San Francisco, 1983-2006
o Research Interests:
- Human Spiritual Development
- Psychological Growth and Healing
- Social Evolution and Change
- Ecological Awareness and Sustainability
- Integration of Traditional Practices with Modern Understanding
o Preferred Classification:
- Title: Scribe
o Rationale: Prefers the ancient term “Scribe” over “Scholar” due to the perceived corruption of the latter term in contemporary academic and research settings.
Note: This curriculum vitae reflects a non-traditional academic and professional path, emphasizing a blend of formal education and experiential learning through meditation, shamanistic practices, and extensive contributions to a comprehensive online library.
o Other Trainings
University of California, Berkeley, Library Sciences, Computer Programming
Sonoma State University – Desktop Publishing, Speical Education
Loyola Marymount University, Education
Southeastern University, Hammond, Louisiana, Special Education
University of Pacific – Constitutional Studies
Naropa Institute – Buddhist Studies
United States Army, Cryptology (1966-1968)