Honor Vallor

M.A. in English, Portland State University
B.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Portland State University
A.A. in Education, Offley Teachers College, Hertfordshire, England
Certificate: The National Froebel Foundation, London, England
Certificate: The Cambridge Institute, Cambridge, England
British Ministry of Education: Teaching License, London, England

Subjects/Courses

Making Ethical Decisions
Environmental Ethics
The History of Christianity I and II
The Ethics of Friendship
Spirit and Nature: A Spiritual View of Environmental Ethics
Spirit and Nature: Environmental Concerns
Principles and Perspectives of Friendship
Tongues of Fire: Metaphysical Poetry
Shamans and Prophets: Varieties of Spiritual Immanence
Universal Shamanism and Celtic Spirit

Research in Progress

Puppetry as Theater: A Political, Sociological and Historical Overview (scholarly article)

Shamans and Prophets: Varieties of Spiritual Immanence (book)

September Times: Portsmouth 1939 - Portland 2001 (memoir)

Dragontale (fantasy fiction)

Awards

National Endowment for the Humanities One-Week Workshop Stipend, Currents of History: The Columbia River and the Making of the American West (2005)

Graduate Teaching Assistantship: English Department, Portland State University (1991-1992)

William Stout Scholarship: University of Oregon (1992)

Who's Who Among America's Teachers: Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring (2000, 2003 and 2007)

Professional Development Funds: Academic Affairs, Portland State University (1995 and 1996)

Presentations

Peace: Conflict Resolution, Unity and the Sublime Peace Forum and Performance Event: Portland State University (2003)

Peace Event: Marylhurst University (2002)

Oregon Writing Festival: Creative Writing and Poetry Workshops, Portland State University (1996 and 1997)

Art, Poetry, Theater and Multicultural Live Performances: Metro venues (1986-1999)

Publications

Books
Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming (Bantam; collaboration, 1991)
Symbol, Psyche and Creativity (Anthology of Student Internships, Chiron, 1991)

Poems
Swimming in Air (2004)
January in Calpe (2004)
Territorial Dream (2005)
Children's Games (1991)
Rain (1991)
Published in Offley Magazine, Perceptions Magazine and/or The Colors of Life (Anthology).

Videos
Peace: Conflict Resolution, Unity and the Sublime Peace Forum and Performance Event: PCA-TV (2003)
Mind Your Business: Small Business Administration Presentation Series, MCA-TV (1987-1989)

Public Service and Academic Committees

Committee Member: Clark College Teaching and Learning Center Committee (2005)

Advisor: Associated Students of Clark College Film Club (2006)

University Curriculum Committee: Portland State University (1990)

Chair of Chiron Studies Program and Committee: Portland State University (1989)

Volunteer Tutor: Developmental Education at Mount Hood Community College (ESL and Writing 90)

Veterans Administration (1987-1989)

Resources

Honor Vallor's Personal Web Site