A SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
1969 Theresianum Bamberg, Bavaria (H.S. Diploma)
1972 Kolleg St.
Matthias, Waldram, Bavaria. Major: Latin & Classical Greek (B.A.)
1975
Degree in Philosophy & Theology (M. Theol.), Franciscan Seminary, near
Innsbruck, Austria, with final exams at Theological School, Wurzburg,
Bavaria
1978 Behavioral Therapist, Psychologieschule Munich, Bavaria
1998
Training in Zen Meditation; 2007 authorized to teach Zen meditation
1993
Montessori Teacher Degree and Certification, (Midwest Montessori Teacher
Training Institute) Omaha, NE
1993 Doctor of Divinity [honoris causa], St.
Elias School of Orthodox Theology, Nebraska
1995 Doctor of Philosophy from
MSTG, Athens, Greece
1999-02 Certified Marriage & Family
Therapist
1999 Certificate of Achievement (270 CEU's): Protection
& Safety Worker Training, from University of Nebraska - Center for Children,
Family and the Law (CCFL), Lincoln, Nebraska
1999 Certificate of
Achievement (54 CEU's): Specialized Juvenile Service Officer Training,
from University of Nebraska - Center for Children, Family and the Law (CCFL),
Lincoln, Nebraska
Since 2002 - ACI Teaching Certificate (renewed
annually) for Classical Languages (Latin & Greek), Philopsophy and
Theology
2007 - Open Mind Zen Center (Koan study leading to teaching
certificate)
1975-1978 Junior & Senior Highschool Teacher of classical languages,
history and religion, Munich, Bavaria and Freiburg, Germany
1978-1981
Therapist in private practice
1981-1983 Counselor at Holy Family treatment
facility, Milwaukee, WI
1975-1979 Chaplain in the Mariavite Order, Poland
1981-1983 Associate at an Eastern Rite Mission, Milwaukee, WI (USA)
1984-1985 Montessori Teacher, Milwaukee, WI
1986-1994 Russian Orthodox
Church in Lincoln, NE (USA)
1986-1987 Group Home Supervisor, Lincoln,
NE
1991-1998 Montessori Teacher, Roca, NE
1989-1996 Police and Fire
Chaplain, LPD (Lincoln, NE)
1989-1991 Teaching Lao Tzu Study Groups at the Gathering Place, Lincoln, NE
1989-1995 Teaching Classical
Greek classes at Center for Spiritual Growth (c/o Southeast Community
College)
2002-present Teacher in the Public School system, Classical
languages, Philosophy
1990-1995 Leading a small monastic community (Skete)
2007-present Zen Teacher, Zen Buddhist Order of Hsu (Xu) Yun
2008 Zen Master
1992 Lincoln Interfaith Council - Appreciation Award
1995 Lincoln Police
Department, Chaplaincy Corps - Annual Excellence Award
Wisdom Poetry
Buddhist Gatha & Sutra Book
1989-1996 Police Chaplain - Lincoln Police & Fire Departments
1992-1995 Board Member - Lincoln Police Chaplaincy Corps
1992-1994
Assistant Senior Chaplain - Lincoln Police Chaplaincy Corps
1987-1991 Board
Member - The Gathering Place, Lincoln, NE
1989-1991 Board President - The
Gathering Place, Lincoln, NE
1989-1991 Board Member - The Lincoln Interfaith
Council
1988-1994 Chairman - Center for Spiritual Growth, Lincoln, NE
1987-1988 President - Lincoln Clergy Fellowship Association
1999-2000
Board Member - Seward Chapter of the American Red Cross
Since 2005 State of Nebraska, Notary Public
1992-2007 St
Elias School, Professor of Theology and Classical Studies
2002-2004:
Southeast Community College (SCC), Adjunct Faculty of Latin and
German