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Educational Background

Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.
Degree: Masters of Arts in Teaching
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
Oversee curriculum for (Grade 6-12) Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business and Marketing curriculum, develop and carry out professional development, work with and train teachers in effective use and implementation of curriculum
Dates October 2006 - July 30th 2008 "RETIRED"

Practical Arts Supervisor St. Louis Public Schools
Oversee (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
Dates February 2004 - October 2006

Technology Education Supervisor/Facilitator St. Louis Public Schools
Oversee (Grade 6-12) Industrial Technology curriculum, its development and all aspects of program, including professional development, hiring of new teachers, evaluation and budgetary decisions
Dates January 2000 - February 2004

Academic/Athletic Academy Busch School (First pilot Technology Education Program)
Subject taught: Industrial Technology, grades 6-8
Dates: September 1990 - 2000

L'Ouverture Middle School
Subject taught: Industrial Arts/Technology, grades 6-8
Dates: September 1980 - June 1990

John Marshall Elementary School
Subject taught: self-contained classroom, grade 5
Dates: September 1976 - June 1980

Years in classroom: 24
Years teaching Tech Ed/Ind Arts: 20

Awards and Recognition's

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology Education Association,
Outstanding Service Award, 1995

(ITEA) International Technology Education Association,
Teacher Excellence Award ,1991.

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology State,
Teacher of the Year ,1991

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology District,
Teacher of the Year ,1987

United States Department of Education,
Outstanding Program in the Nation, 1987 - 1988

(MITEA) Missouri Industrial Technology Education Association,
Program of the Year, 1996

(ITEA) International Technology Education Association,
Program Excellence Award, 1997

Harris Stowe State University, Distinguished Alumna Award, 2005