Marston C. (Bob) Leonard
FLORIDA CONTENT SPECIALIST * EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF HISTORY
NON-FICTION AUTHOR * HISTORICAL PRESERVATIONIST * CONTENT EDITOR
Professor Leonard is a proactive, goal-oriented professional offering years of diverse and extensive experiences in non-fiction writing, infographics, research, content editing, management, and program development.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Content and Contributary Editor Developed and evaluated content for McGraw-Hill's Social Studies Series and Prentice Hall's Middle School American History textbook. Result: Books captured over 70% of the market share with over 700,000 texts in use in a single year.
Historical Preservationist Hired by the State of Florida Department of State to inventory and protect historic buildings in Florida. Result: the creation of the Ybor City National Historic District and the Tampa-Hillsborough Preservation Board.
Recognized Researcher and Writer: Author and public speaker on Florida topics such as history, historic preservation, and cultural heritage. Result: Invited to write selections in the Florida Sunshine Almanac, Focus on Florida textbook, and two Florida Endowment of the Humanities grants
Online Innovator: Founded and administered a statewide educational web site (FHIC) designed to train newcomers in teaching about Florida history. Result: the largest independent Florida history educational site ranked by Yahoo and by Google and used by home-schooled students.
Speaker On Florida Topics Guest speaker at numerous conventions and online panels as well as talks at local corporations like TECO, USAA, and Group Technologies. Result: Expanded his colleges outreach programs without the additional cost of leasing/building facilities.
Community Resource Leader: Served on the Boards of the Tampa Historical Society, Ybor City State Museum, H. B. Plant Foundation, and Truman Scholarship Center and speaker at several state conventions. Result: Organized fund-raising campaigns for the purchase of a historic headquarters, museum exhibits, and long-term financial commitments from corporations and groups.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Florida
Emeritus Professor of History, Full-Time and Retired Adjunct
Founder and Director, Florida History Internet Center, 1998-Now
Amazon Author, Interactive, online training program for Florida school teachers
Author Illustrated Guide to the Florida West Coast *, Bolossy Kiralfy *Florida Guide to Adventure Travel and Extreme Sports * Driving Guide to the Florida West Coast
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ed.S. Higher Education - Administration & Curriculum
Florida State University (dual program with University of Florida)
M.S. History with Minor in Student Services (Human Resources)
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
B.A. History and Urban Geography
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Content Editor for McGraw-Hill and Prentice-Hall history texts
Newspaper Editor and Columnist in Tampa & Miami
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES LIST
Florida Historical Society, Tampa Historical Society , McMillion Scholarship Fund, Yahoo Groups - American History, Florida History, Director, Florida History Internet Center, Odyssey of the Mind (State Championship Coach 1998), PTA President.
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