NAME: Kevin R. Kinnan
HOMETOWN: Bryan, Ohio
HIGH SCHOOL: Bryan High School ('81)
COLLEGE: Michigan State University ('85), Bachelor of Science
MORE COLLEGE: Saginaw Valley State University, Continuing Teaching Certificate
EVEN MORE COLLEGE: Mississippi State University, Graduate studies in Geosciences
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor, Bryan Park & Recreation Department
Projectionist, Michigan State University
State Forest Campground Ranger, Lake Superior State Forest, Michigan DNR
Substitute Teacher, Saginaw Township Community Schools
Park Maintenance Supervisor, Saginaw Co. Park & Recreation Commission
Teacher-Naturalist, Hartley Outdoor Ed. Center, Saginaw Intermediate School District
Outdoor Education Director, Hartley Outdoor Ed. Center, Saginaw Intermediate School District
Science Teacher, Benzie Central High School
PAST & PRESENT ACTIVITIES:
Benzie Area Church of Christ Deacon
Senior High Sunday School Instructor
Youth Group Sponsor
Priority One Staff Representative
Benzie Central National Honor Society Advisory Board Member
Benzie Central Snow Sports Advisor
Grand Traverse Astronomical Society Member
Michigan Earth Science Teacher's Association (MESTA) Member
2007 MESTA Annual Conference
ProjectAstro Workshop
Michigan Space Grant Consortium Global Change Workshop
Michigan Envirothon Team Coach
Science Olympiad Volunteer
Michigan Space Grant Consortium Global Change Workshop
Al Guenther IED Practical Chemistry Seminar
TBA ISD REMC2 "Understanding the Palm" and "Mastering the Palm" Training
INTERESTS: Travel, photography, astronomy, Macintosh Computers, hiking, canoeing, skiing, snorkeling & science!
NUMBER OF STATES VISITED: 48 (I still need to visit Alaska and Hawaii)
KINNAN FAMILY SUMMER ADVENTURES: Washington, D.C. & Region (June 2008), Michigan's Upper Peninsula & Wisconsin (June 2007), Southwestern U.S. (June 2006), Pacific Northwest (June 2005), Southeastern U.S. (June 2004), New England (June 2003), Pacific Northwest (June 2002), Southeastern U.S. (June 2001), Upper Peninsula (June 2000).