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About the Authors
Fred W. Zimmerman was Professor Emeri-
tus from Western Illinois University in Macomb,
Illinois. Fred earned several degrees, includ-
ing a bachelor of science degree from Southern
Illinois University, a master of science degree
from Kent State University, and a doctorate in
Industrial Education from Bradley University
in Peoria, Illinois. He had extensive experience
as both an instructor and woodworker, and was
active in the Illinois Vocational Industrial Clubs
of America as a judge in the cabinetmaking and
millwork areas. Fred was a member of the Illi-
nois Woodworking Teachers Association and a
Life Member of the International Industrial Edu-
cation Association.
Larry J. McWard is a professor in the
Industrial Education and Technology department
at Western Illinois University. He has earned
several degrees, including a bachelor of science
degree in Industrial Education and Vocational
Education, and a master of science degree in
Instructional Technology (Media) from Southern
Illinois University. He has also earned a doctorate
in Vocational-Technical Education from The
Ohio State University. Larry’s work experience
includes 20 years of teaching experience at the
junior high, high school, and university levels.
Courses taught include vocational building
trades and cabinetmaking. Larry also has
12 years of work experience as a carpenter,
cabinetmaker, and general contractor. Larry is
actively involved in the National Association
of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators,
Association for Career and Technical Education,
and is past-president of the Illinois Woodworking
Teachers Association.
Don L. Blazek received his bachelor of
science degree in Industrial Education from Fort
Hays State University in Hays, KS and his master
of science degree at Pittsburg State University. He
taught in the Shawnee Mission School District
#512, located in Overland Park, Kansas. He taught
an exploratory industrial education program
consisting of materials and processes (wood
and plastics), visual communication (drafting,
graphic arts, photography, and video production)
and manufacturing processes. He served on
two federally funded development projects for
the development of pilot industrial education
programs for middle/junior high schools for the
State of Kansas. This SET (Secondary Exploration
of Technology) helped lead to the development
of the modular concept of teaching technology
education. Don also taught woodworking adult
education classes. Over the span of his teaching
career, he was actively involved with the
Kansas Industrial Education Association and
the American Industrial Arts Association. In
1978 he was selected the Outstanding Industrial
Education Teacher for the State of Kansas.