Dr. Cooper has been an Adjunct Professor of History since 2015. He was nominated in 2019 and 2020 for the Instructional Excellence Award and holds some of the highest teacher ratings for two universities. Since 2009, and has also worked as a History, Psychology, and Government high school teacher. In addition, he has worked as a school leader as an Assistant Principal.
Before choosing an educational career, Dr. Cooper owned and operated a successful computer business for 10 years that received high ratings for sales and customer service. He was a corporate trainer and district manager for a Fortune 500 company in the Midwest.
Dr. Cooper's research interests include social media's history on society and technological history's impact. In addition, he writes extensively on U.S. History, focusing on the unusual and often mundane.
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On January 29th, grab the queso or salsa and celebrate National Corn Chip Day. Recognized each year across the country, the day encourages corn chip lovers to whip up their favo…
Here are a couple of cultural highlights tied to January 27:
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1924 – Petrograd is renamed Leningrad: Following the death of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, the Russian city of Petrograd was renamed Leningrad in his honor. It reverted to its original name, St. Pet…
1984 - Yes Scores a Hit with "Owner of a Lonely Heart"
Progressive rock band Yes earned their first and only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Owner of a Lonely Heart," blending rock with new w…
1982 - Ozzy Osbourne Bites the Bat
In one of rock’s most infamous moments, Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat during a live performance in Des Moines, Iowa, sparking both outrage and legendary statu…
Historical Events
Host: January 19 is a day that has witnessed remarkable events throughout history. Let’s take a look:
1809 - Edgar Allan Poe is Born
The iconic American writer and poet, known for his …
1989 - The Rolling Stones Perform in Tokyo
For the first time in their career, The Rolling Stones played a concert in Japan, showcasing their global appeal and solidifying their legacy as one of the g…
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2003 - Space Shuttle Columbia Takes Off for Its Final Mission
NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia launched on its 28th mission. Tragically, the shuttle disintegrated upon reentry on February 1, killing all …
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