Curriculum Vitae

  Karen Jean Matsko Hood, M.A.

    N. 507 Sullivan Road, Suite A-3

    Veradale, WA 99037-8531 USA

    Phone: (509) 922-4849 v Fax: (509) 777-0064

    Email: Karen@poemsbykaren.com

Education: 

Ph.D. in Leadership Studies (currently enrolled)

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington


The Center for Organizational Reform (COR) (Currently enrolled)

Leadership Institute

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA


MFA in Creative Writing (Currently Applied)

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA


Poetry & Writing Courses, Summer 2002

Lewis-Clark State University

Coeur d’Alene, ID

 

M.A. in Pastoral Ministry, 2001

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington


Postgraduate Classes, 1976-1980

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

 

B.S. in Natural Science, 1975

College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University

St. Joseph, Minnesota


Academic Positions: Central Valley School District 356

2002-Present Substitute Teacher

Spokane, WA

University of Iowa Hospital School

1978-1979 Teacher for disabled students

Iowa City, Iowa

1975-1976 Fredericksted School

Science Teacher

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

1975-1976 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal School

High School Science and Math Teacher

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands


Certifications: 
Currently certified to teach grades 4-12 in the state of 
Washington in the areas of anthropology, psychology, sociology, biology
 and comparative religion (copies enclosed). Currently certified to teach grades
 6-12 in the state of Idaho in the areas of anthropology/ sociology, psychology, 
biology science (copy enclosed). Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed
 Special Advocate volunteer (CASA) for abused and neglected children in the 
juvenile court system, COR Certification 
(Center for Organizational Reform)

 

Awards, Grants & Honors: 
Current application for writing grants to Washington State Council of the 
Arts

Publications:

Adult Fiction

Publisher: Book Title:

Poetry

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

Frost of Spring Green

A Collection of Poetry

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Morning Reflections

A Collection of Inspirational Poetry, Prayers, and Bible Verses

For Daily Reflection, Inspirational Reflection Series, Book 1

 

Journals

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Morning Reflections

A Daily Journal

 

Adult Non-Fiction

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Icelandic Sheepdog

A Basic Guide to this Rare Breed

Cookbooks

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Hood Family Cookbook Our Favorite Recipes Volume 1

Aka O’Hood and Macko Family Cookbook Our Favorite Recipes Volume 1

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Huckleberry Delights Cookbook

A Collection of Huckleberry Recipes

 

Children’s Poetry

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Under the Lilacs

A Collection of Poetry for Children


Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

There’s a Toad in the Hole, A big Fat Toad in the Hole!

A Collection of Poetry for Children


Children’s Fiction Picture Book

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight

Children’s Fiction

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

 Joel’s First Ski Trip

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Lost Medal


Children’s Educational

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

 
Adventures of My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 1 1st Edition

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

 
Adventures of My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 1 2nd Edition


Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Adventure Travel

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 3

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

 
Fun with Foster Kids

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 9

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Gaited Horse

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 6

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Girls Can Do

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 4

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Icelandic Horse

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 2 1st Edition

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

 
Icelandic Horse

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 2 2nd Edition

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

 
Jesus Loves the Children

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 7

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Kids in the Kitchen

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 8

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

Kids Kindness

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 10

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc. 

My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 5

 

Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

 
Washington State

Educational Activity and Coloring Book Series, Book 11

 

Magazines: Title of Article(s) Published:

Equine:

Exotic News Why an Icelandic Horse?

Gaited Horse International Magazine Gaited Horse Articles

Icelandic Horse and Travel Magazine Icelandic Horse Articles

The Southeast Horse Report Horses from the Land of Fire and Ice

Stable Mates Horses from the Land of Fire and Ice

Washington Island Observer Why an Icelandic Horse?


Poetry Publications: Title of Poem(s) Published:

Abiko Annual Cradle, Curved Path, Lavender Visitors, Oaken Planks

Abiko Annual Cradle, Curved Path, Lavender Visitors, Oaken Planks

Abraxis Publications Oaken Planks, Moonlit Sun

Aguilar Expression Hauser Lake

Black Spring Review Embers

Blind Man’s Rainbow Embers, Cupboard Door, Trout Fishing

Chaff Curved Path

Challenger International Trout Fishing

Children’s Churches & Daddies Apple Crates, Cupboard Door

Children Far and Wide Various Poems

Children’s Magazine Various Articles

Conservatory of American Letters Cattleya Blossom, Fresh Air, Hooves Pounding

Cosmic Trend Lavender Visitors

Experimental Poet Cupboard Door

Dream International Quarterly Cupboard Door, Trout Fishing

Fauquier Poetry Journal Cupboard Door

Flame Norse Viking

Free XpresSion Magazine Cradle, Cupboard Door, Gray Spring, Indian Paintbrush

Gaited Horse International Magazine Various Poems

Gentle Reader Carpenter’s Daughter, Moonlit Sun, Oaken Planks

GSPR Norse Viking

Haight Ashbury Literary Journal Cupboard Door

Hawaii Pacific Review Cupboard Door

Icelandic Horse & Travel Magazine The Icelandic Horse

Konfluence Cupboard Door

Lone Stars Magazine Cupboard Door, Indian Paintbrush, Lavender Visitors, Reunion, Tamarack

Louisville Review Indian Paintburush, Lavender Visitors

Lucid Moon Ant Hill, Nutcracker, Treehouse, Roller Coaster, Radio Noise

Magnolia Quarterly, Gulf Coast Writer’s Assoc. Carpenter’s Daughter, Cradle, Cupboard Door, Curved Path

Marginalia Magazine Apple Crates

Matchbook Apple Crates

Midnight Star Publications Indian Paintbrush

Munna Takeena Carpenter’s Daughter, Cradle, Curved Path

Nomad’s Choir Indian Paintbrush

Northern Stars Magazine Carpenter’s Daughter, Gray Spring, Indian Paintbrush

New Mirage Quarterly Dance

Old Red Kimono Silver Reunion

Pacific Review Frost of Spring Green

The Poet Band Company Bubble Bath

The Poetry Explosion Newsletter Carpenter’s Daughter

Poetic License Apple Crates, Gray Spring, Lemons, Moonlit Sun, Profane Verse

Poetry.com Pollen Beyond My Reach

Prairie Winds Cupboard Door

Quantum Leap Trout Fishing

Ralph’s Review Moonlit Sun, Trout Fishing

RB’s Poets’ Viewpoint Meadow Music

RiversEdge Sleepless

Romantic Outsider Meaningful Eyes

Scroll Cradle, Curved Path, Apple Crates, Gray Spring, Trout Fishing

Small Brushes Pike Street Market

Soul Fountain Oaken Planks, Pollen Beyond My Reach, Reunion

Splizz Profane Verse, Trout Fishing

St. Joseph’s Messenger Moonlit Sun

Tale Spinners Indian Paintbrush

Torture and Triumph Cupboard Door

Ya Sou! Blue Marilyn, Breath of View, Chorus au Natural,

Verse of the Mirage, 2001 Norse Viking

 

Work in Progress: 

Various adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction books, articles and 
poetry

Courses Taught: 

High school math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, natural science/science, 
biology and all labs associated with these courses

 

 

Additional Professional Experience: 

Research assistant at the University of Iowa Orthopedic Hospital.

 

Professional Memberships:

The Academy of American Poets National Writers Association
American Professional Society The National Writers Union
on the Abuse of Children North American Travel Journalists Association

Association for Childhood Education International 

Pacific Northwest Writers Association

Associated Publishers Group Poetry Society of America

The Association of Women in Science Poetry Society of Virginia

The Children’s Book Council, Inc. 

The Professional Association of Christian Writers

Christian Writers Guild Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

East / West International News Bureau Society of Professional Journalists

Education Writers Association Toastmasters International

International Society of Poets Writer’s Net

The International Women’s Writing Guild 

Society of Children’s Book Writers

National Association of Book Dealers and Illustrators National member

National Journalism Center Society of Children’s Book Writers and 
Illustrators of Washington and Northern Idaho

Volunteer Positions:

CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian Ad Litem

Girl Scouts of America Girl Scout Leader

4-H Clubs 4-H Leader

Campfire Clubs Campfire Leader

The Center for Organizational Reform (COR) Leadership Institute

References:

Attn: Career Center 

Gonzaga University, MSC 2462 

502 E. Boone Ave. 

Spokane, Washington 99258 



College of St. Benedict

Teacher Placement Office

37 South College Ave.

St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099



Educational Placement Office

N 302 Lindquist Center Placement Office

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52242




 Center for Organizational Reform (COR)

 Gonzaga University

502 E. Boone Ave.

Spokane, Washington 99258



Eastern Washington University

Human Resource Dept. 

314 Showalter Hall 

Cheney, WA 99004-2445 




Lewis-Clark State College

Coeur d’Alene Outreach

715 River Avenue

Coeur d’Alene ID 83814


Dr. James G. Hood, DDS, M.A., PS,

Business and Copywriting

507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1

Veradale, Washington 99037-8531

 

 

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