David M. Hall
Encyclopedia
David M. Hall is a writer and corporate trainer. Hall is most notable for his book, Allies at Work: Creating a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Inclusive Work Environment. Lisa Sherman, Vice President of Logo (TV channel)
, has said that "Allies at Work should be required reading for every corporate leader in America.". This book was featured in an interview with Hall on the online radio show Diversity Matters. Hall is also the editor of Taking Sides: Family and Personal Relationships, a publication by McGraw-Hill
. In 2010, Dr. Hall was awarded the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network Educator of the Year Runner-Up award.He also won a top award in the state for civics curriculum development during this same year. This recognition was awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
and PennCORD, a civics education program championed by federal judge and Pennsylvania First Lady Marjorie Rendell
.
, a masters degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania
, and his bachelors degree from Hampshire College
.
where he facilitates a civics program at North Penn High School. In the program, students present proposals for change which are evaluated by a panel of community leaders. Hall helped found Out & Equal
Philadelphia and sits as a member of the Executive Council. Hall has provided training for companies including Merck & Co.
, JP Morgan Chase, The Hershey Company
, University of Pennsylvania
, The United States Department of Energy
, and The Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G).
Allies at Work: Creating a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Inclusive Work Environment, (2009). Out & Equal, San Francisco: CA.
Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Family and Personal Relationships, 8th Edition, Editor (2010). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
Instructor's Manual for Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Family and Personal Relationships, 8th Edition (2010). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
Moblie Applications
Allies at Work for the iPhone, iPad, and Droid.
BullyShield for the iPhone, iPad, and Droid.
Chapters & Articles
"The availability of sexual health services makes some college campuses healthier than others," Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality (2009, 2007). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
"Corporations should ensure equal rights for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees," Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality (2009). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
"Book Review of The New Gay Teenager," American Journal for Sexuality Education (2006).
"Forming a Gay Straight Alliance Without Controversy," SIECUS Report (2003).
Logo (TV channel)
Logo is an American digital cable television channel owned by Viacom's MTV Networks division. Launched in June 2005, the channel's programs are geared towards the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community...
, has said that "Allies at Work should be required reading for every corporate leader in America.". This book was featured in an interview with Hall on the online radio show Diversity Matters. Hall is also the editor of Taking Sides: Family and Personal Relationships, a publication by McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., is a publicly traded corporation headquartered in Rockefeller Center in New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial, education, publishing, broadcasting, and business services...
. In 2010, Dr. Hall was awarded the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network Educator of the Year Runner-Up award.He also won a top award in the state for civics curriculum development during this same year. This recognition was awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
and PennCORD, a civics education program championed by federal judge and Pennsylvania First Lady Marjorie Rendell
Marjorie Rendell
Marjorie Osterlund Rendell is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a former First Lady of Pennsylvania. In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPA list of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women".- Personal background :Rendell was born in...
.
Education
David M. Hall was born in Philadelphia. He received a doctorate in education from Widener UniversityWidener University
Widener University is a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania.Its main campus sits on 108 acres , just southwest of Philadelphia...
, a masters degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, and his bachelors degree from Hampshire College
Hampshire College
Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1965 as an experiment in alternative education, in association with four other colleges in the Pioneer Valley: Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Massachusetts...
.
Career
Hall currently resides in Bucks County, PennsylvaniaBucks County, Pennsylvania
- Industry and commerce :The boroughs of Bristol and Morrisville were prominent industrial centers along the Northeast Corridor during World War II. Suburban development accelerated in Lower Bucks in the 1950s with the opening of Levittown, Pennsylvania, the second such "Levittown" designed by...
where he facilitates a civics program at North Penn High School. In the program, students present proposals for change which are evaluated by a panel of community leaders. Hall helped found Out & Equal
Out & Equal
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is a United States non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California....
Philadelphia and sits as a member of the Executive Council. Hall has provided training for companies including Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co., Inc. , also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme or MSD outside the United States and Canada, is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The Merck headquarters is located in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, an unincorporated area in Readington Township...
, JP Morgan Chase, The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, known until April 2005 as the Hershey Foods Corporation and commonly called Hershey's, is the largest chocolate manufacturer in North America. Its headquarters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which is also home to Hershey's Chocolate World. It was founded by Milton S...
, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, The United States Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
, and The Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G).
Publications
BooksAllies at Work: Creating a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Inclusive Work Environment, (2009). Out & Equal, San Francisco: CA.
Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Family and Personal Relationships, 8th Edition, Editor (2010). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
Instructor's Manual for Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Family and Personal Relationships, 8th Edition (2010). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
Moblie Applications
Allies at Work for the iPhone, iPad, and Droid.
BullyShield for the iPhone, iPad, and Droid.
Chapters & Articles
"The availability of sexual health services makes some college campuses healthier than others," Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality (2009, 2007). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
"Corporations should ensure equal rights for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees," Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality (2009). McGraw Hill: Dubuque, IA.
"Book Review of The New Gay Teenager," American Journal for Sexuality Education (2006).
"Forming a Gay Straight Alliance Without Controversy," SIECUS Report (2003).