I started at the Dillard Center in Aug 2004 and I love every moment of it.
The challenges have been rewarding and the results fruitful.
My goal is -- 110% effort to help my students reach their goals.
Some of my hobbies include: reading, crocheting, cooking, woodworking, computer/software, genealogy, and math/science advancement.
I am a Native Texan.
Prior to moving back to Texas, my family and I lived in Naperville, IL for 15 years. During that time, I spent 5 years as a paraprofessional in an elementary school setting in District 204. It was from this added experience that I decided to extend my career in education as a teacher in special education.
Before moving to Illinois, I was an Associate Research Professor at Southern Methodist Univeristy in the department of Geological Sciences. I specialized in geothermal research and related software development.
Education:
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Masters of Arts in Education Program (2002-05) Masters of Science Degree May 1975
Major: Special Education Major: Geophysics
Southern Methodist University, Dallas,TX Stephen F. Austin State University
Doctorate of Philosophy Degree Dec 1978 Nacogdoches, TX
Major: Geophysics Bachelor of Science Degree May 1971
Majors: Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics
Illinois Certification:
Teacher Certification in Special Education (Grades K-12) June 2004
Endorsements: Middle School – Physical Science, Math, General Science
High School – Chemistry, Physics, Math, Geology, Earth Science
Texas Certification:
Texas Educator Certification August 2004
Special Education (Grades EC-12)
English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades EC-12)
Mathematics (Grades 8-12)
