Faculty

Dr. John P. Hollingsworth
john.hollingsworth@mvnu.edu
(740) 397-9000 Ext. 3421

Education:

• Ph.D. Ohio University, Educational Leadership, 1996.
• M.A.T., Miami University, Botany, 1969.
• B.S. Cumberland College, Biology/Chemistry, 1963.

Professional Experience:

• Mount Vernon Nazarene University (14 years):
  • Associate Professor of Education
  • Past Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Education Degree Program (Curriculum and Instruction and the Professional Educator's Licensure programs)
• Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (1 year): Educational Consultant
• East Knox Local School District, Ohio (4 years): Superintendent
• Northridge Local School District, Ohio (14 years):
  Superintendent, H.S. principal, Transportation Supervisor/H.S. Assistant Principal
• Carlisle Local School District, Ohio (5 years): High School Biology Teacher
• Southmont Schools, Indiana (3 years): High School Biology Teacher
• Clearcreek Local School District, Ohio (4 years): High School Biology Teacher
• Franklin City Schools, Ohio (1 year): Jr. High Science/Math Teacher
• Miami University, Ohio (1 year): Graduate Teaching Assistant – Botany
• Northwest Local School District, Ohio (2 years): Jr. High Science Teacher

Professional Organizations:

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Published Works and Presentations:

• "Are Extracurricular Activities Crucial to the Public School Experience?" UMI Company, 1996.

Favorite Scripture Verse:

Matthew 7:7 - "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you."