As program developer, Jack Horne fosters connections
between the School and Community Collaboration Center
and school districts, agencies, and communities in
Washington. He determines the best way for the center
to provide appropriate, efficient and effective
partnerships.
Horne’s special expertise is in science and math
education. From 1983 to 1996, he was a WSU faculty
member, teaching science methods instruction, and also
directed the Science Learning and Instruction Center
and the Science Math Engineering Education
Center. From 1996 to 2007, he worked as a
professional development provider and grant writer for
the North Central Educational Service District in
Wenatchee, Wash. He has developed and facilitated more
than 50 astronomy professional development workshops
for teachers. Early in his career, he taught high
school science and math.
Honors
- National Science Teachers Association Board of
Directors/Council 1999-2001
- Board of Directors, Science Mathematics Consortium
for North West Schools, 1995-2000
- Selected as Washington State Outstanding
Educator of the Year, Excellence in Teacher Preparation
Award, presented by Governor Mike Lowry, Judith
Billings, OSPI, and Kathleen Anderson President, State
Board of Education, 1993
Educational background
- Washington State University and University of
Idaho, extensive work toward PhD
- Washington State University, Pullman, M.A.
1983
- Washington State University, Pullman, B.S.
1969
