Faculty: Kathleen M. Wolf "Kathy" Department: Biology Contact Information: 970-870-4413, kwolf@coloradomtn.edu Research Interests: Genetics, nutrition, distance education, evolution I enjoy helping my students seek new experiences and to 'GROW'. Education Philosophy: Learning and Growth are a part of daily life that each person partakes in. My personal goal is to help those I come in contact with to seek new experiences and 'GROW' in whatever direction their interest's lie. Critical thinking, a systematic approach to problem solving and conducting research are my teaching focuses and my personal goals. Courses Taught: BIO 111 & 112 General College Biology I & II, 5 credits each BIO 111 H & 112H Honors General College Biology I & II, 5 credits each BIO 201 & 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II 3 credits each BIO 221 & 222 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 credit each BIO 216 Pathophysiology, 4 credits BIO 105 Science of Biology, 3 credits PED 115 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 credits PED 115 Fundamentals of Nutrition, telecourse, 3 credits PED 116 Health & Fitness, 3 credits PED 116 Health & Fitness, telecourse 3 credits SOC 236 Aging and the Aged, telecourse, 3 credits PSY 235 Human Growth & Development, telecourse, 3 credits Major Attributes: Creative, energetic problem solver. Bio: I was born and raised in Hilton, New York, a small town outside of Rochester, next to Lake Ontario. I was the first person in my family to attend college and graduated from a 3-year Diploma Nursing School in 1969 at the tender age of 20. I have worked and gone to school ever since, from New York, to California and since 1982 in Colorado. I always wanted to be a nurse or a teacher and have been able to do both! Personal Goals: I have an 'eclectic soul' that loves to learn and experience a variety of new things. My life's work has been helping people be all they can be. I hope to live to be 100 still traveling, exploring and having adventures! Favorite Things: Reading and Traveling are my two most favorite pastimes. I am a certified Scuba Diver and have studied Marine Biology in Bonaire, the Cayman Islands and Fiji. My current favorite authors are Tom Clancy and a variety of authors on Genetics. I enjoy renovating old houses and currently live in a converted church. I ride my bicycle almost daily. My son Ben is the focus of my life. Our dog Hunter, a two-year-old chocolate Lab keeps us entertained. I strive for a balanced life of family, teaching, education, fun and love! Education: +30 Graduate credits. Biology, Genetics, etc., Colorado State University, U of Northern Colorado & others Master of Public Health. Division of Social and Administrative Health Sciences, University of California, Berkeley. June 1983. Bachelor of Science and Family Nurse Practitioner. Sonoma State University, Cotati California. June 1981 Registered Nurse. Highland Hospital School of Nursing, Rochester, N.Y., June 1969 Hilton High School, Hilton, New York, June 1966, Charter member: Alumni Hall of Fame on 100th Anniversary, June 2000 Community Service Head Librarian, Christian Resource Center, Concordia Lutheran Church, 2000-present Chair, Steamboat Spring City Planning Commission, 1995-1997 Commissioner, Steamboat Springs City Planning Commission, 1991 -1997. Board of Directors, Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 1986 - 1993. Chairman, United Way Fund Drive 1991-92. President, College-wide Faculty Senate, Colorado Mountain College 88-91. Work Experience: Professor of Biology, Colorado Mountain College, Alpine Campus, Steamboat Springs, October 1986 - present Part time instructor with teaching only responsibilities January 1984 to October 1986. LCDR US Navy Reserve, Nurse Corp Deployed to Operation Desert Storm. Served in Bahrain during Desert Storm, Jan-April 1991. Assistant Charge Nurse for Casualty Receiving (Emergency Room) Coordinating 12 physicians, 15 nurses and 45 enlisted persons. Family Nurse Practitioner, Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Steamboat Springs, Colorado Coordinator & Facilitator. High Level Health, Steamboat Springs, Research Assistant, Institute of Medicine Board of Health Promotion & Disease Prevent 2101 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20001 June - December 1982 Researched and wrote the first draft of a national research agenda for worksite health promotion and disease prevention. Conducted extensive literature search on prevention of violence and prevention of substance abuse. Designed and implemented a workshop on "Prevention and the aging" for the annual meeting. Summarized the annual meeting for a I.O.M. publication. This six month, non-paid internship, a requirement of the U.C. Berkeley MPH program, provided valuable exposure to the politics of national health policy. Health Education Coordinator, Kaiser-Permanente Walnut Creek, California Emergency Room Staff Nurse, Routt Memorial Hosp, Steamboat, CO. Kaiser Hospital & John Muir Hosp, Walnut Creek, CA. Kaiser Hospital, San Diego, CA. Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY. June 1969 - present