Profile

Dr. Charles Gleek is a sophisticated educator, specializing in the facilitation of personalized teaching and learning environments in international and comparative politics through participatory, experiential, and results-only pedagogy.

Education

EdD, Educational Leadership (2014) — Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
MA, Political Science (2004) — Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL BA, Political Science (2002) — Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Professional Experience

Instructor, Department of Social Sciences, North Broward Preparatory School — 2006-Present
Coordinator, IB Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS), North Broward Preparatory School— 2014-present
High School Assistant Principal, North Broward Preparatory School — 2010-2013
Chair, Department of Social Sciences, North Broward Preparatory School — 2008-2010
Adjunct Professor, Department of Political Science, Florida International University — 2005-2006
Adjunct Professor, Department of Political Science, Florida Atlantic University — 2004-2005
Adjunct Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Lynn University — 2004-2005

Courses Taught

IB Global Politics Higher Level (2-year sequence), 2012-present
IB History Higher Level (2-year sequence), 2008-2011
IB Geography Standard Level (1-year sequence), 2008-2009
AP U.S. Government and Politics (1-year sequence),
2007-2009
AP Human Geography (1-year sequence), 2007-2008
International Relations (1-year sequence), 2006-2008
Economics and Government (1-year sequence), 2006-2008
Introduction to World Politics (1-semester sequence), 2004-2006
Introduction to U.S. Government (1-semester sequence), 2004-2006
Contemporary Geopolitical Affairs (1-semester sequence), 2004-2005

Conference and Workshop Facilitation

Gleek, C. (2014, July). Games without frontiers: understanding student engagement during simulations, Interactive presentation at International Baccalaureate Conference of the Americas, Washington DC.
Gleek, C. (2014, February). Games without frontiers: facilitating differentiated instruction through simulations and games. Interactive presentation at the annual conference of National Association of Independent Schools, Orlando, Florida.
Gleek, C., Shaffer, J., & Boston, B. (2013, October). Games without frontiers: differentiated instruction in the social sciences. Interactive presentation at the annual conference of the North American Simulation and Gaming Association, Sarasota, Florida.
Gleek, C. (2013, October). Narrative feedback as a formative assessment tool. Interactive presentation at Meritas Teachers College: Effective Assessment for Improved Student Achievement, Lake Mary, Florida.
Gleek, C. (2013, October). Using simulations and games to facilitate IB Global Politics. Interactive presentation at the annual meeting of IB Global Politics pilot programme teachers, The Hague, Netherlands.
Gleek, C. (2011, January). Verifying student academic growth at North Broward Preparatory School. Presentation Meritas Alchemist Meeting for Academic Affairs, Hendersonville, Nevada.
Gleek, C. (2006, April). Foreign policy influences in the southern cone democratic transitions,. Lecture presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Gleek, C. (2004, October). The legal status of cluster bombs. Lecture presented at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association-South, Columbia, South Carolina.
Gleek, C. (2003, October). Political power and the influence of think tanks: The 1972 ABM treaty and national missile defense. Lecture presented at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association-South Conference, Gainesville, Florida.
Gleek, C. (2002, April). Woodrow Wilson: A tradition of internationalism in American foreign policy. Lecture presented at the annual meeting of the Western Social Science Association Annual Conference,, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Research and Publications

Gleek, C. (2014). Understanding Student Engagement During Simulations and Games (doctoral dissertation). Lynn University. Watson, R. P., Gleek, C., & Grillo, M. (2003). Presidential doctrines: National security from Woodrow Wilson to George W. Bush. New York, NY: Nova Science.
Watson, R. P., Eksterowicz, A. J., Gleek, C., & Andrews, S. B. (2004). Treatment of the electoral college in American government and presidential textbooks. White House Studies, 4(3).

Select Service and Academic Activities

Consulting Educational Specialist at the International Baccalaureate, The Hague, Netherlands, 2012-present.
Advisor to the Board of Trustees at the American Boychoir School, Princeton, NJ, 2012-present.
Extended Essay advisor for IB Diploma Candidates in the fields of Peace and Conflict, World Studies, Human Rights, and History at North Broward Preparatory School, 2009-present.
Model UN Faculty Coordinator at North Broward Preparatory School , 2007- present
Assistant Coach, Boys Varsity Soccer Team at North Broward Preparatory School, 2006-present.
Member of the Academic Council at North Broward Preparatory School, 2010-2013
Team Leader as a part of the regular accreditation process for the Florida Council of Independent Schools, 2009.

Contact

Dr. Charles Gleek
Email: cgleek@mac.com
Web: Games Without Frontiers
Phone: 561.715.3952
Mail: 336 NW 11th Ave Boca Raton, FL 33486 United States