Robert Askey, EdD

Dean of the College of Health and Human Services
Robert Askey
CHHS Dean's Office, School of Education
Faculty
Phone
(702) 777-3053
Fax
(702) 777-1738

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Dr. Robert Askey graduated in 2001 with a Master's in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a focus in educational technology. Dr. Askey was an employee of the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Southern Nevada for more than 14 years. While with CCSD, he worked as a fifth grade teacher, middle school technology instructor, publications instructor, and Educational Computing Strategist (ECS). He graduated with his Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida with a focus in Organizational Leadership in 2007 and began working as a faculty member with Touro University Nevada in 2008.

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  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL, 2007
  • M.Ed. in Educational Technology, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, 2001
  • B.A. in Elementary Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, 1995
  • Nevada Department of Education License: - Elementary K-8
  • Endorsements: - Computer Literacy - Computer Applications
  • CTEV 629 C- Presentation and Learning Applications
  • CTEV 629 E- Web Resources for K-12 Teachers
  • CTEV 629 F- Introduction to Online Education
  • Askey, R., Brown, S. (2013). Technology in the Classroom. Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada
  • Askey, R., (2013). Blackboard Quiz Generator. Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada
  • Askey, R., (2012). Poll Everywhere. Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada
  • Askey, R. (2012). Open Education Resources. Tech Jam Technology Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Askey, R. (2012). Screencasting with Jing. Tech Jam Technology Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Askey, R., Zobel, S., Hagman, W., and Scott, E. (2012). Lets Grow Dendrites: Engaging Students. Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada
  • Askey, R. (2011). Voice Thread: to Engage, Collaborate and Connect. The 21st Century Instructional Technology Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Askey, R., Cruz, D., and Litterini, E. (2010). Google Search Tools. Clark County School District Secondary Education Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Nominated for Employee of the Year, Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada (2013)
  • Rave Review, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada (2008)
  • Letter of Commendation, Becker Middle School, Las Vegas, Nevada (2005)
  • Letter of Commendation, Ruthe Deskin Elementary, Las Vegas, Nevada (2002)
  • Association of School Curriculum and Development- member (2010-present)
  • Clark County Education Association Senator- (an elected position; 1997)
  • Computer Using Educators- (2009-2013)
  • Educational Computing Strategists Advisory Council- (2008-2010)
  • Educause- member (2010-2013)
  • 2022-Present: Dean of College of Health and Human Services, Henderson, NV
  • 2019-Present: Associate Dean of College of Health and Human Services, Henderson, NV
  • 2015-2019: Director, School of Education, Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV
  • 2010- 2015: Full Time Instructional Experience, Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV
  • 2008-2010: Adjunct Instructional Experience, Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV 
  • 2006-2010: K-12 Teaching Educational Computing Strategist, Becker Middle School, Las Vegas, NV 
  • 2004-2006: Administration of the School Network & Implementation of Educational Technology Computer Literacy, Publications & Multimedia Becker Middle School, Las Vegas, NV
  • 2001-2004: Fifth Grade Teacher, Ruthe Deskin Elementary, Las Vegas, NV