Parkland Elementary
Teacher of the Year

Education:
University of Central Oklahoma, 1992-1993, Certificate Endorsement, Emotionally Disturbed
University of Central Oklahoma, 1989-1992, Master of Science In Education, Special Education, Mental Retardation
Central State University, 1966-1970, Bachelor of Arts In Journalism and Broadcast Speech

Employment:
Yukon Public Schools 1992 to present, Special Education Moderate, Severe, Profound;
Special Education, Multiple Disabilities; Special Education, Emotionally Disturbed

Honors:
Parkland Elementary School:
* Teacher of the Year
* Teacher of the Year Nominee
Education Leadership Oklahoma National Board Certification Scholarship Recipient
Fund for Teachers Grant Recipient:
* Oklahoma Fellow
* Grant Selection Committee Member
Yukon Foundation for Excellence Grant Recipient
Redlands Chapter of American Association of University Women Woman of the Year
Eagle Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association:
* Woman of the Year
* President
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Key Women Educators:
* Treasurer
* Finance Committee Ex-officio Member
* Communications Committee Member
* Nominating Committee Member
* Scholarship Recipient
Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program:
* Pilot Teacher
* Portfolio Scoring Team Leader
* Severe and Profound Activity Development Committee Member
* District Resource Teacher
Metropolitan Who’s Who for Outstanding Professionals
Oklahoma City Public Schools Shields Heights Elementary School Science Fair Judge
Scholastic Math “Math Goes to the Movies” Contest Runner-up
Graduated Summa cum Laude from University of Central Oklahoma

Special Assignments:
District Trainer:
* Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
* Creating a Positive Environment (C.A.P.E.) Behavior Intervention Program
* Adaptive Software and Peripheral Hardware Workshop and Tutorials
* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Workshops
District Special Education Consultant for Other Health Impaired
District Extended School Year Program:
* Elementary Instructor
* Preschool Instructor
District Special Education Homebound Teacher:
* Lakeview Middle School
* Central Elementary School
* Independence Middle School
Lakeview Middle School Functional Special Education Pilot Teacher
District Assistive Technology Assessment Team:
* Team Leader
* Team Member
District Advanced Lead Technology Teacher
District Special Education Teacher Mentor
Friends for Life Peer Support Group:
* Parkland Elementary School Founder
* Parkland Elementary School Sponsor
* Central Elementary School Sponsor
Special Olympics Coach:
* Parkland Elementary School
* Central Elementary School
Parkland Elementary School:
* Mobile Kitchen Committee Chairman
* Safety and Discipline Committee Member
* Cheers Committee Member
* Parent Staff Organization Member
Central Elementary School:
* Technology Committee Special Education Chairman
* Sunshine Committee Member
* Parent Staff Organization Member
Independence Middle School:
* Student Council Sponsor
* Academic Science Team Coach
* Journalism Mini-Course for Honor Students Instructor