I'm Douglas J. Anderson, Ph.D., a multifaceted educator with two decades of experience. Holding a Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Foundation, an M.A. in Anthropology and Southwestern Archaeology, and a comprehensive Oxford TESOL/TESL/TEFL certificate, I weave together diverse disciplines in my approach to teaching.
My academic journey began at Fresno City College, where I honed my archaeological skills, which extended to on-field experience in Californian and New Mexican prehistoric cultures. This practical knowledge, enriched by my master's research on Narbona Pass chert in the Navajo Nation, informs my teaching.
Deeply influenced by Dr. Albert Schweitzer's "Reverence for Life" ethic, I aspire to guide minds of all ages, instilling respect for all life forms in my teaching and community activism.
My commitment to teaching excellence has earned me several professional awards, including a Master Teacher Award (2015-2016) and Teaching Excellence Awards in Philosophy (2013-2014), and Anthropology (2012-2013) from Front Range Community College in Colorado.
I was recently honored with the Eastern New Mexico University 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award, one of three recipients recognized for their sustained professional achievement, community impact, and continued support of ENMU.
I am an essential Subject Matter Expert in Cultural Anthropology for the College of Professional Studies, University of New England.
I have expanded my influence beyond traditional academia, contributing as a Peace Corps Virtual Service Volunteer to the Philippine Science High School STEM curriculum. With my wife, Ana María, I devoted nearly three years with the Peace Corps to UNESCO's TiNi children's education program in Ecuador.
Today, I share anthropological and related disciplinary insights via my blog and offer academic coaching through Apprentus.
I decided to initiate my blog with a post about “Bee Culture,” or more accurately from the perspective of anthropology, the culture of beekeeping, honey bee that is, more specifically, Apis mellifera (honey bearing) or Apis mellifica (honey maker). Why … Continue reading →
