James Kracht

Professor Emeritus

Education

B.A. Education and Geography, Concordia University, Chicago, IL

M.A. Geography, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Ph.D. Social Studies Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Career Experience

Teacher IL, IN, WA
Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor in Geography and Teaching, Learning, and Culture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (1974-2015)
Research and Teaching Interests: Geographic Education, Social Studies Education, Curriculum Development, Student Success
Administration: Department Head, Teaching, Learning and Culture; Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development; Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Studies

Interesting Adventures

Taught graduate short courses for teachers/administrators in several Latin American countries
Worked with Ministries of Education in several countries in the Middle East to help structure K-12 curriculum

Best Contributions

Co-Author, Guidelines for Geographic Education, Elementary and Secondary Schools (1984). NCGE/AAG
Led the development of the Marilyn Kent Byrne Center for Student Success in the College of Education and Human Development
Led the development of the university-wide Academic Success Center at Texas A&M

Retirement Pursuits