Doctor of Philosophy | Michigan State University (1997)

Years of P-12 Experience: 2-3 (including P-12 and adult mixed classes)

Areas of Expertise:

• Second Language Education
• Multicultural Education

Date of First Employment at UW Oshkosh: 1997

Don Hones taught ESL (ages 8 to adult) for 10 years in Spain, Ecuador, California, Oregon, Minnesota and Michigan. He taught political science for three years at universities in California and Minnesota, and for the last 12 years has taught in the teacher education program at UW Oshkosh.

He has written and managed approximately $2.7 million in federal grants for the preparation of ESL and bilingual teachers and professionals. He has also written two books and over a dozen articles in this field.

Classes Typically Taught:

• Principles of  Bilingual/Bicultural Education
• ESL Methods
• Hmong Language, Culture and Learning

Dr. Hones' Curriculum Vitae