ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Ryan Gray Associate Professor; University of Arkansas-Monticello; School of Education
• Hometown: Eldorado, IL • Earned Doctorate: Middle Tennessee State University (Physical Education) • M.Ed: Union University • BS: Union University; 1) Health & Physical Education; 2) Social Sciences • Former Head Baseball Coach & Teaching Faculty - Trevecca Nazarene University - Emmanuel College - Southeastern Illinois College • Former Assistant Baseball Coach - Middle Tennessee State University • In Publication: “The Language of Baseball: A Complete Dictionary of Slang Terms, Clichés, and Expressions from the Grand Ole Game.” • 3D Institute: Regional Certified Presenter; www.ryangray3d.com • Professional Teaching License (K-12); State of Tennessee - General Science; Health and Physical Education; History; Geography; Government; Sociology; Psychology; Driver Education
Dr. Denise Baldwin Associate Professor; University of Arkansas-Monticello; School of Education
• Hometown: Fort Myers, FL • Earned Doctorate: Nova Southeastern University (Organizational Leadership) • MS: Barry University; (Human Resource Development and Administration) • BA: University of Florida; (Sociology) • Former Academic Appointments - Montana State University-Northern; Havre, MT - University of Jamestown; Jamestown, ND - Saint Leo University; Saint Leo, FL - Former Florida Educator (K-8) • Arkansas Association of Teacher Education; Current Board Member • Department of Education Professional Educator’s Certificate; State of Florida - Elementary Education (K-6) - Educational Leadership (All Levels) - English Speaking Other Languages Endorsement
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