Trainer Qualifications

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Personality profile (A natural born teacher)
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Educational Background

Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.
Degree: Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Minor: Instructional Media
Certifications: Instructional Media Technology K - 12

Harris Teacher's College, St. Louis, Mo.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Minors: Biology/Health/Ind Arts
Certifications: Elem. Ed K - 8, Industrial Arts, Physical Education & Health

Teaching & Employment History

Curriculum Specialist St. Louis Public Schools
Oversaw curriculum for (Grade 6-12) Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business and Marketing curriculum, developed and carried out professional development, worked with and trained teachers in effective use and implementation of curriculum and technology
July 30th 2008 "RETIRED"

Practical Arts Supervisor St. Louis Public Schools
Oversaw (Grade 6-12) Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business and Marketing curriculum, their development and all aspects of the programs, including professional development, hiring of new teachers, evaluation and budgetary decisions

Technology Education Supervisor/Facilitator St. Louis Public Schools
Oversaw (Grade 6-12) Industrial Technology curriculum, its development and all aspects of program, including professional development, hiring of new teachers, evaluation and budgetary decisions

Teacher/Academic/Athletic Academy Busch School (First SLPS pilot Technology Education Program)
Subject taught: Industrial Technology, grades 6-8

Teacher/L'Ouverture Middle School
Subject taught: Industrial Arts/Technology, grades 6-8

Teacher/John Marshall Elementary School
Subject taught: self-contained classroom, grade 5

Years in classroom: 24
Years teaching Tech Ed/Ind Arts: 20
Years in Academic Supervision: 8
Years in Education: 32

Awards and Recognition's

Harris Stowe State University, Distinguished Alumna Award

(ITEA) International Technology Education Association,
Program Excellence Award

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology Education Association,
Program of the Year

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology Education Association,
Outstanding Service Award

(ITEA) International Technology Education Association,
Teacher Excellence Award

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology State,
Teacher of the Year

United States Department of Education,
Outstanding Program in the Nation

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology District,
Teacher of the Year

Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America

Globe Democrat - Junior Gourmet Contest Winner