Craig Steven Shwery

Background

Shwery, Craig Steven was born on March 8, 1950 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Halie and Alice Shwery.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, U. Houston, 1976; Certified Paralegal, S.W. Texas State University, 1986; Master of Arts in Reading, University Texas, Edinburg, 1988; Doctor of Education, U. Arizona, 1995.

Career

Elementary teacher, Aldine (Texas) Indiana School District, 1976-1978; elementary teacher, Houston Indiana School District, 1978-1979; owner, Celebration Catering, McAllen, Texas, 1980-1985; legal assistant intern, Jack London & Association, Austin, Texas, 1986; elementary teacher, La Joya (Texas) Indiana School District, 1986-1987; reading specialist, Hidalgo (Texas) Indiana School District, 1988-1990; Adjunct Professor reading, University Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, 1988-1990; research assistant graduate studies, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1990-1992; lecturer reading program, University Texas-Pan American, 1992-1995; assistant professor, Fort Hays State University College of Education, since 1995. Member professional school development proposal committee University Texas-Pan American, 1992, literature development committee, 1994. Consultant whole language Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, Pharr, Texas, 1992-1993.

Achievements

• Craig Steven Shwery has been listed as a noteworthy Reading educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sponsor St. George Orthodox Student Group, University Texas-Pan American, 1993-1994, Pre-science Teachers Applying Whole Language, since 1993. Member American Education Research Associations, National Reading Conference, International Reading Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, outdoor recreation, research, cooking, films.

Connections

Father:

Halie Shwery

Mother:

Alice Shwery