Type Of Business:
School District
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Industry-Related Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Spending Time with her Family, Cooking, Gardening
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Elementary Education, Indiana University (1980); Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Purdue University (1976); Post-Graduate Degree, Chapman University, with Honors; Post-Graduate Degree in Mathematics, Center Graduate College, with Honors; Post-Graduate Degree in Education, Purdue University Calumet
Affiliations Awards:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (2008); Who's Who Among American Teachers (2005-2007); Metropolitan Who's Who (2006); Who's Who Among American Students (1972); PTA; Purdue Alumni Association; Indiana University Alumni Association; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; American Federation of Teachers; National Council of Teachers of English; International Reading Association
Industry:
Elementary Education
Date of Distinction:
6/26/2008
Work History:
Teacher, Fort Wayne Community Schools
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Turners' helpful nature separates her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Turner would like to be remembered by her peers as a dedicated and concerned teacher.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Turner would like to eradicate hunger and raise awareness for child safety.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Turner would like to have lunch with her deceased father because he appreciated her work and taught her to be punctual.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is teaching her students to read.
Charity:
Cornerstone Christian Center, IL
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
28
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her love for children and ability to make a difference in the lives of others.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her teachers and parents.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Tuner was featured in the fifth and sixth editions of 'Notable American Women' and has been recognized by the the International Who's Who of Women. She taught first grade from 1992 to 1995.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Collaborating with Teachers and Parents, Assessing Students' Progress, Teaching, Tutoring, Grading, Planning the Curriculum
Awards/Honors:
Certificate of Participation