FORMAL EDUCATION

Ph.D., Human Services, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, February 2006
Field Specializations:  Family Studies and Intervention Strategies.
Dissertation: Perceptions of Masculinity among Transgender Men.  
Chair: Dr. Elaine C. Spaulding  Committee: Dr. Raphael Becvar, Dr. Marie Caputi, Dr. Mark Gordon

M.A., Human Development, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA, November 2001
Field Specializations: Leadership in Education and Human Services; Adult Education
Thesis: Butoh Dance as an Exploration of Holarchical Transformation in Human Development. 
Chair: Dr. Leticia Nieto  Committee: Dr. Doranne Crable, Dr. John Nimmo

B.A., Liberal Arts, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, June 1997
Specialization: Expressive Arts/Performance and Near Eastern Philosophy
Senior Thesis: Passage: A Collaboration of Movement and Image.
Chair: Dr. Doranne Crable

Early Childhood Education, Clark College, Vancouver, WA, September 1991-June1994

CERTIFICATIONS

Human Services - Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP); Center for Credentialing Education; Expires July, 2015.

Asoor, Certificate of Hebrew Language (Foundations); The Jewish Agency of Israel, Kibbutz Ein HaShofet Ulpan Program, Israel, August 1996.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Family Studies; Child Development; Child Care; Human Services/ Social Services; Human Development/ Lifespan Studies; Family Support Strategies; Men’s Studies; Masculinity Studies; Intervention Strategies; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (GLBTQ) Studies; Performance Art; Butoh Dance Theatre; Online Instruction.

OTHER TEACHING AND SCHOLARLY INTERESTS

Men in Early Childhood Education; Fatherhood among Transgender Men; Gender Transition and Parenting; Demographics of Transgender Men; Early Childhood Experiences of Gender-Variant People; Support Services for Gender Variant Children and their Families; Social Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Populations; Men and Masculinities; Human Services Education (curriculum and instruction); Identity Theory; Anti-Oppression Pedagogy; Online Survey Research; Jewish Studies; LGBTIQ Jewish Identities.

ACADEMIC TEACHING APPOINTMENTS

Full-Time Faculty– Early Education & Family Studies, Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon   September 2007 – present.

Full-time member of the faculty; Faculty advisor; Develop and teach undergraduate coursework; Collaborate with departmental faculty on course revision and curriculum modification; Collaborate and team teach with mentor teachers in laboratory environment; Service to the college community; Service to the external (Portland metro-area) community.  Courses:  ECE 120: Introduction to Early Education and Family Studies; ECE 122: Curriculum and Environments for Young Children I; ECE 130: Infant/Toddler Practicum Seminar; ECE 133: Infant/Toddler Practicum I; ECE 134: Infant/Toddler Practicum II; ECE 185: Field Trips in Early Childhood Education; ECE 224: Multicultural Views - Curriculum.

Contributing Faculty– College of Social & Behavioral Sciences; School of Counseling & Social Service and School of Psychology, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota   October 2006 – present.

Contributing member of the graduate faculty (Ph.D. in Human Services Program); Faculty mentor and course assessor for online courses and Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs); Supervise (chair) and serve on dissertation and thesis committees; Teach face-to-face seminars at University academic intensive residencies (e.g., Georgia, Virginia, Oregon, Minnesota); Content advising; Service to the School of Counseling and Social Service; School of Counseling and Social Service Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee Member (appointed terms 2007-2009; 2009-2011); University Research Reviewer (URR) (appointed July 2009), and other scholarly activities.  Courses: HUMN 8008 Foundations for Doctoral Study; RSCH 8100 Research Theory, Design, and Methods; RSCH 8300 Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis; SBSF 7100 Continuing Research; KAM 1 – Principles of Social Change (SBSF 8110, 8120, 8130); KAM 2 – Principles of Human Development (SBSF 8210, 8220, 8230); KAM 3 – Principles of Organizational and Social Systems (SBSF 8310, 8320, 8330); KAM 5 – Advanced Theory in Human Services (HUMN 8518, 8528, 8538); KAM 6 – Intervention Strategies in Human Services (HUMN 8618, 8628, 8638); KAM 7 – Advanced Case Study in Human Services (SBSF HUMN 8718, 8728, 8738).

Part-Time Faculty--- Department of Early Childhood Education, Clark College, Vancouver, Washington   September 1997 – March 2004; April 2007 – June 2007

12-20 credit hours per academic year; Develop and teach academic courses in early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescent development; Develop and facilitate continuing education (CE) workshops; Develop and execute statewide internet based (online) Child Guidance course utilizing Black Board learning platform; Academic advisor.  Courses (2007): ECE 123: Early Childhood Program Regulations and Best Practices.  Courses (1997-2004): ECE 112 Curriculum and Programming for School-Agers and Youth; ECE 110 Growth, Development and Guidance of School-Agers and Youth; ECE 102  Science and Math for Young Children; ECE 124 Guiding Behavior of Young Children; ECE 124B  Guidance of Young Children Online; ECE 111 The Art of Observation; ECE 111 Men in Early Childhood Education; ECE 209 Learning Experiences I Lecture; ECE 210 Learning Experiences Lab I; ECE 111 Conflict Resolution and Moral Development; ECE 111 Art and the Creative Development of the Young Child.

 Part-Time Faculty--- Expressive Arts Department, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington   September 1998 – June 1999

12 credit hours per year; Teach/Facilitate Butoh Dance Theatre, historical and modern perspectives; Teach skills in expository writing and research; Facilitate in-house movement exploration, leading to advanced public performance; Write individual quarterly evaluations of learner achievement; Mentor students who were engaged in individualized learning contracts.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Faculty Department Chair (Interim) – Early Education & Family Studies, Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon; June 2008 – April 2009.

Interim Department Chair during permanent Chair sabbatical; Advise Early Education & Family Studies (EEFS) students; Manage departmental budget; Supervise and evaluate part-time faculty members; Purchase supplies and materials to support curricular objectives of EEFS courses; Serve on campus leadership committees; Collaborate with state, regional, and local community organizations; Design articulation agreements with university systems; Coordinate, chair and direct EEFS 2009 Winter Symposium; Facilitate information sessions; Collaborate with the Division Dean to meet the mission of the College and Division.

Program Supervisor– Child & Family Studies Program, Clark Community College, Vancouver, Washington; March 2001-May 2004

Supervise, coordinate, schedule, train and evaluate approximately 35-50 student employees; Plan departmental events; Administrative member of the Child & Family Studies Department/Child Education and Family Studies Division; Supervise, coordinate and annually evaluate four administrative staff members; Oversee day-to day operations of the program; Assign and schedule classroom faculty and other staff; Refer families to other agencies in the community for individual needs and various resources; Provide family support services.

Co-Coordinator--- The Jewish Cultural Center, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington   January 1995 – February 1996

Provide diverse resources for students, staff, and faculty seeking an understanding of Jewish culture; Plan informal, formal, and community events that reach a diverse population of students; Provide cultural education; Maintain office hours, handle professional correspondence, and manage program budget; Communicate with regional, national, and global Jewish organizations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Social & Health Program Manager/Child Care Licensor– Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL), Vancouver, Washington; May 2004 – February 2007

License/Regulate child care (ages 0-12) and school-age youth facilities (ages 5-12) using Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and department approved protocols for 3 counties; Conduct on-site environmental health inspections; Annually monitor facilities; Provide consultation and related technical assistance; Conduct feasibility and renewal licensure inspections; Investigate licensing complaints; Investigate child abuse and neglect referrals in collaboration with the Division of Licensed Resources and Child Protective Services (DLR/CPS); Work closely with the State Assistant Attorney General (AAG) on legal actions taken by the department; Represent the Department in court hearings; Appointments to Department/State committees (i.e., outcomes, strategic planning, etc.).

Early Childhood Education Specialist/Faculty Lead--- Child and Family Studies School-Age/Youth Laboratory Program, Clark Community College, Vancouver, Washington   September 2000 – March 2001

Research, develop, organize, and implement School-Age Care Program servicing youth ages 5 – 10 during out-of-school time; Develop and implement curriculum using observation, assessment, and documentation of individual and group needs for youth 5-10 years; Responsible to maintain individual assessments that track children’s growth and development over time; Plan, implement, and assess curriculum both individually and as a member of a teaching team; Supervise adult learners, volunteers, and other specialists in the laboratory setting.

Early Childhood Education/Head Start Specialist/Family Support Specialist- ECE Laboratory School, Clark Community College, Vancouver, Washington   September 1997 – 2000

Develop and implement curriculum using observation, assessment, and documentation of individual and group needs for children 2.5 – 5 years; Co-facilitate Head Start partnership with EOC of Clark County: curriculum, monthly administrative work, teaching, family intervention, assessment, and communication of program needs (1998-2000); Supervise adult learners in the laboratory setting.

Early Childhood Education Teacher--Early Childhood Education Laboratory School, Clark College, Vancouver, Washington  January 1992 - June 1994

Substitute for lead teacher; Plan, implement, and assess curriculum; Guide young children based on developmentally appropriate practices; Supervise adult students and teacher aides; Assist with electronic record keeping using Child Care Management (CCM) Turbo programming in compliance with USDA guidelines.

Performing Arts Specialist/Recreational Assistant/Lead Teacher-School-Age Program, East Vancouver Child Care Center, Vancouver, Washington  June 1991-June 1993

Teach basic movement, improvisation, and related performance skills for youth ages 6-12 years; Plan, implement, and assess creative and interactive curriculum for school-age children; Assist in the structure of a performing arts camp for the Vancouver School District for "at risk" youth ages 6-18 years; Assist in the collaboration of puppetry workshops in partnership with Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre; Collaborate, plan, implement, and assess professional workshops that build upon the mastery of puppetry with children.

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Articles

Forshee, A. S. (2008). Transgender men: A demographic snapshot.  Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 20 (3), 221-236.

Forshee, A. S. (2007). Turning off the gender autopilot: Meeting the human service needs of transgender men. Human Service Education, 27 (1), 25 - 38. 

Journal Articles Under Review

Forshee, A. S. (revise and resubmit, September 2009). Masculinity and transgender men: A phenomenological approach. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality.

 Journal Articles in Progress

 Forshee, A. S. (in progress).  Defining masculinity: Female to male transgender perspectives. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. [Invited Paper]

Manuals and Texts

Forshee, A. S.  (2006). Perceptions of masculinity among transgender men. UMI (ProQuest ID 1059998301 / Publication No. AAT 3204046) ISBN 9780542499609.

School’s Out Washington (2003).  School-Age Curriculum for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges, consultant/ contributor. Seattle, Washington.

School’s Out Washington (2003). Washington State Skills Standards Addendum- Critical Work Function H. Support Children’s Success in Learning, consulting professional/ contributor.  Seattle, Washington.

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (2001).  Washington State Skills Standards Assessment and Curriculum Manual for Early Childhood Education and School-Age Professions, contributing writer.  Bellevue, Washington.

 Media Contributions

Schwiesow, D. (Summer/Fall, 2009). The transgender professional: Negotiating workplace settings in the gender continuum. Walden Magazine 4 (2), 27-31. www.waldenu.edu/magazine

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Refereed Papers Presented at National Meetings

Peterson, K., Jambor, N., & Forshee, A. (2008). Staff values and professional commitments: Engaging staff, National Association for the Education of Young Children 2008 Annual Conference and Expo; Dallas, Texas; November 5, 2008.

Vanderburgh, R., & Forshee, A. S. (2003).  Depathologizing transgender youth identity: The identity project, American Public Health Association 131^st Annual Meeting; San Francisco, California.

Refereed Presentations

Forshee, A. S., & Vanderburgh, R. (2007). Supporting Gender Variant Youth, Children, and Their Families, FORGE Forward 2007; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; March 29, 2007.

Forshee, A. S. (2006). Constructing Masculinity: A conversation on what transguys say about being men, FTM 2006: A Gender Odyssey; Seattle, Washington; September 2, 2006.

Forshee, A. S. (2003). Literacy through the Lifespan, Southwest Washington Tapestry Conference; Vancouver, Washington; March 1, 2003.

Invited Seminars/Workshops (selected):  Lectures, Community Organizations, Professional Groups

What if the Children Can’t Speak? Anti-Bias Experiences for Infants, Workshop Co-Facilitator with Kathy Stroh, BA; Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Fall Conference; Portland, Oregon; October 10, 2008.

Acting for Change: Social Justice, Transformative Conflict, Somatic Awareness, Theatre (An experimental improvisational theatre company and workshop founded by Leticia Nieto, PsyD), Guest Instructor in Butoh Dance Theatre and Performance Choreographer; Cuetzpalin Consulting; Olympia, Washington; July 10 – 13, 2008.

Living Beyond the Binary:  Dynamic Constructions of Self, GuestScholar/Workshop Co-Facilitator with Reid Vanderburgh, MA, LMFT; Clark College Child & Family Studies Department; Vancouver, Washington; May 16, 2008

Gender Transition: Issues of Early Transition, Panelist, Portland State University Graduate School of Education, Continuing Education Series; Portland, Oregon November 16, 2007.

Constructing Masculinity: A conversation on what transguys say about being men, Presenter, FTM 2006: A Gender Odyssey; Seattle, Washington; September 2, 2006.

Queering Gender: Dynamic Constructions of Self, Guest Scholar, The Evergreen State College, Memories, Dreams, Beliefs: Personal and Cultural Explorations of the Dynamic Psyche (academic program); Olympia, Washington; April 11 – 12, 2006.

Performing Gender, Guest Scholar, The Evergreen State College, Foundations of the Performing Arts: Moving Moments (academic program); Olympia, Washington; February 10, 2005.

Contemporary Issues in Youth Development, Guest Instructor, Clark County Child Care Resource and Referral- Educational Services District 112; December 2004.

Strategies for Anti-Oppression, Guest Instructor, Clark County Child Care Resource and Referral- Educational Services District 112; November 2004.

Communities in Collaboration: The Social Contract, Clark County Tapestry Conference; April 27, 2002.

Adolescent Socialization Culture, Guest Lecturer, Various presentations in lower-division psychology courses; February 2002

Communities in Collaboration: The Social Contract, Full day (8 hour) intensive for

Portland State University Graduate School of Education; Portland, Oregon; October 2001.

Defining Inclusiveness in Working with Families, Trainer, Full Day (6 hour) training for the Washington State Campus Children’s Center Coalition; Olympia, Washington; September 7, 2001

Peace, Conflict and Morality in Early Childhood Education; Communities in Collaboration:  The Social Contract, workshop presenter for EOC of Clark County Mini Conference, Vancouver, Washington; October 26 & 27, 2001.

GRANTS, AWARDS & HONORS

Grants

Forshee, A. (September – December 2008). Professional Development: National Conference Attendance and Presentation. Funding supported attendance and workshop presentation at the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 2008 Expo and Annual Conference (Dallas, Texas).  Requested: $500.00, Funded $1000.00

Forshee, A., Jones, L., & Miller, H. (June – September, 2008).  Student Teacher Practicum Module Development. Funding supported faculty and staff in the redesign of undergraduate Learning Modules for Practicum Seminar, ECE 130; Practicum I, ECE 133; Practicum II ECE 134; Seminar for Experienced Teachers, ECE 260; and Practicum for Experienced Teachers, ECE 264 to more closely align with contemporary research, department curricular needs, and standards for national accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  Requested:  $2,700.30, Funded $3,726.42

Honors & Awards

Exceptional Faculty, Spring Quarter 2007, College of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, Walden University.

In July 2006, my doctoral dissertation, Perceptions of Masculinity among Transgender Men, was invited for inclusion among the special collections of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction (Bloomington, Indiana).

Pride of the Rose Scholarship (2003), Recipient, Equity Foundation, Portland, Oregon.

CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

National Organization for Human Services 2009 Conference, Portland Oregon, October 21-24, 2009.

University Research Review (URR) Training, Walden University, July 2009.

Acting for Change: Social Justice, Transformative Conflict, Somatic Awareness, Theatre (An experimental improvisational theatre company and workshop founded by Leticia Nieto, PsyD); Cuetzpalin Consulting; Olympia, Washington; July 10 – 13, 2008.

Knowledge Area Module (KAM) Mentoring, Walden University, December 2007

Interactive Television (ITV) Orientation, Portland Community College, August – November 2007.

Online Instructor Orientation (OIO), Portland Community College, June – August 2007.

Dissertation Rubric Training, Walden University, August – September 2007.

New Faculty Orientation, Walden University, October 23 – December 23, 2006.

Integrated Faculty Certification, University of Phoenix – Oregon Campus, Tigard, Oregon, September 19 – October 17, 2006.

FTM 2006: A Gender Odyssey, Seattle, Washington, September 1-4, 2006.

Intervening with Individuals in Crisis: A Guide for Substance Abuse & Mental Health Professionals, Behavioral Healthcare Institute: www.behavioralhealthcareinstitute.blueshore.com, August 26, 2006.

FTM 2005: A Gender Odyssey, Seattle, Washington,September 2-5, 2005.

American Public Health Association 131^st Annual Meeting, November 15-19, 2003.

Supporting Trans Youth: Allies 101, workshop by Carla Odiaga, November 2002

Supervisory Training: Hiring, Firing & Corrective Action, Two-day workshop by Washington State Department of Personnel, June 2002.

WashingtonState Skills Standards Conference II:  Assessment, Workshop by Alverno College, April 2002.

Conflict Resolution & Mediation, Sue Feldman, Seattle, Washington, July 16-20, 2001

Psychodrama and Action Methods, Dr. Leticia Nieto, Olympia, Washington, May 18-19, 2001.

Introduction to Drama Therapy: Independent Research, Dr. Leticia Nieto, Portland, Oregon, February 2001-March 2001.

Teaching Online: Planning for Success, Washington Online, June 2000-July 2000.

Acting for Education and Social Change:  Interactive Theatre for Teachers and the Social Services, Seattle, Washington, August 2000.

National School Age Care Alliance (NSACA) National Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 13-15, 2000.

Combining Cultures: Train the Trainer; Governor’s Headstart-State Collaboration Office, Olympia, Washington, June 2000.

SERVICE

National Service

Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality (EJHS), Consulting Editor; Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, October 2007 - present.

American Journal of Men’s Health (AJMH), Peer Reviewer; Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing; May 2007 – present.

Community Service (Regional/State)

 Home & Family Life Department, Advisory Committee Member (appointed), Lower Columbia College; September 2006-February 2007.

Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, Board Member, Portland, Oregon; Summer 2003 - Winter 2005.

Outside In, Homeless Youth Services & Medical Clinic, Professional Volunteer, Portland, Oregon; Summer 2002- Summer 2003.

The Identity Project, Volunteer, Portland, Oregon; Winter 2002-Winter 2004.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force: Creating Change Conference, Volunteer, Portland, Oregon, November 2002

Every Moments Counts: A Call to Action, Committee Member, DSHS, Vancouver, Washington; Spring 2001- Winter 2002.

OlympiaAIDS Task Force, Volunteer, Olympia, Washington; Winter 1994 – Spring 1995.

 Academic Service (College/University)

University Research Reviewer (URR) (appointed), Walden University; July 2009 – present.

Sylvania Diversity Council, Member (invited), Portland Community College; January 2009 – present; Student Experience Sub-Committee; June 2009 – present.

Sylvania LGBTQI Staff/Faculty Association, Member (founding member), Portland Community College; October 2008 – present.

Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), Member (invited), Portland Community College; November 2007 – June 2008.

Subject Area Curriculum Committee (SAC), Early Education & Family Studies, Member (appointed), Portland Community College; September 2007 - present.

Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee (CAP), School of Counseling & Social Service, Member (appointed), Walden University; December 2007 - present.

ECE Curriculum Advisory Committee, Member (appointed), Clark College; September 2000-present.

Dissertation Panel for Doctoral Students, Alumni Panelist (invited), Walden University– Summer Session, July 14, 2006.

Human Services Ph.D. Program Faculty Chair Search Committee, Committee Member (appointed), Walden University, Summer 2006.

Academic Advisor, Early Childhood Education Department, Clark College; 1999-2004.

ClarkCollege Queer Penguins (GLBTQ Student Union), Faculty Co-Advisor, Clark College; Fall 2001-Spring 2004.

Interim President Search Committee, Committee Member, Clark College; Summer 2002

Various Faculty & Staff Hiring Committees, Clark College; 1998-2004.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Member, November 2008 – present. www.srcd.org

American Associate Degree Early Childhood Educators (ACCESS), Member, November 2008 – present.  www.accessece.org

American Psychological Association (APA), Full Member (voted) March 2006 - present; Graduate Student Member, September 2002-March 2006.  www.apa.org

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) (formerly HBIGDA), Full Member (voted), March 2006 – present. www.hbigda.org

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Member, September 1997-present. www.naeyc.org

National Organization for Human Services, Member, October 2004-present.  www.nohse.org

National Association of Social Workers, Associate Member, July 2005-September 2007.  www.socialworkers.org

International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Member, January 2008-present.  http://www.issotl.org/

PERFORMANCE SKILLS BACKGROUND

Twenty years experience as a professional performer; ten years as a professionally trained Butoh dancer; Training in Laban Analysis and movement therapies; Trained in psychodrama and drama therapy; Extensive training as a director/choreographer of performance art; Training in children’s theatre and interactive playback theatre.