Dr. Richard Erickson

Educational Background
B.A. Westminster College 1964
M.A. Temple University 1967
Michigan State University Institute 1974
National Science Foundation Grant
Phd. Temple University 1979
University of Colorado Institute 1996, 1997, 1999
Rocky Mountain Japan Project

Professional Experience
Teacher at Marple Newtown High School 1964 – 2002
Adjunct Professor West Chester University 1990 – 2012 (Alternate Years)
Social Studies Methods, Student Teaching
Peace Corps – China 2008-2010
University English Teaching
Adjunct Professor Cabrini College 2000 – 2008
Graduate Education
Pennsylvania History Academy 2003 – 2006
Master teacher

Professional Organizations
National Council for the Social Studies
Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies
Former State Secretary, Board Member
Del-Ches Council for the Social Studies
Former Secretary, Past President, Treasurer
National Education Association-Retired
Representative to General Assembly
Pennsylvania State Education Association-Retired
Representative to the House of Delegates
Marple Newtown Education Association-Retired
Treasurer

Awards
Fulbright Fellowships
China Study and Travel 1985
India Study and Travel 1989
Japan Memorial Fund Study and Travel 1999

Keizai Koho Center Foundation Fellowship
Japan Study and Travel 1998
Korean Teacher Fellowship 1991
Study and Travel
Turkish-American Friendship Society Fellow 2002
Study and Travel
Danforth Fellowship 1990
World Affairs Council
William Penn Fellow 1994
Civil Rights Symposium
Delaware County Humanities Teacher of the Year 1970
Marple Township Recognition for Historic Preservation 1980
Delaware County Heritage Commission Citation 1981
Certificates of Achievement American Historical Association 1980-1994
Marple Newtown School District Teacher of the Year 1986
Certificate of Merit Center for Civic Education 1992
Pennsylvania State History Teacher of the Year 1993
Pennsylvania History Day
Environmental Volunteer of the Year Watershed Association 2007

Publications
The Election of 1896 in Pennsylvania : Its Social and Cultural Impact, Temple University Press, 1979.
“The Class Trip,” Guide to Field Trips, NEA Publications, 1984.
Nippon Nyumon Chapter Published 1999 (NCSS)
Japan Studies Leadership Program 1999 Curriculum Published
“NCLB,” Building Better Schools, NEA Publication, 2007.
So You’re Gonna Teach English in China, American International Cultural Exchane Institute, Manual, 2007.

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