Type Of Business:
Public High School
Expertise:
Ms. Berry's expertise includes the performance of teacher evaluations, and secondary education.
Major Product/SVS:
Secondary Education Including Ninth through Twelfth-Grade Curriculum
Favorite Business Publication:
Essence; Home Beautiful; Coastal Living
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Reading, Jazz
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Education, Northern Illinois University; Master's Degree in Education Administration, Governors State University; Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Trinity Christian College
Affiliations Awards:
Illinois Principals Association; Former Affiliate, Illinois Education Association; Former Affiliate, Professional Women's Association; Business and Professional Women's Club
Industry:
Educational Administration
Date of Distinction:
3/2/2007
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Berry's dedication to ensuring that students with disabilities are included in all phases of education separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Berry's greatest career achievements thus far have been working with all staff members, parents and students toward the common goal of the students' best interests, and having the Illinois State Board of Education give a positive review after completing the on-site review at the school.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Berry would like to be remembered as someone who always put the students first; her motto is: 'a child's mind is our most valuable resource.'
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Ms. Berry would address the issue of world hunger.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If she could have lunch with anyone, Ms. Berry would choose to dine with Nelson Mandela, as she feels he is a person who persevered in order to resurface to do wonderful things for South Africa; she admires the fact that he still had love for the people after going through what he went through.
Charity:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Band Parent; Former President, Parent Teacher Organization; Parent Advisory Board
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her humility, strong values and prayers.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the inspiration of a former teacher to enter the field of education.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Performing Teacher Evaluations, Facilitating an Annual Review of Staffing Plan, Ensuring Regular and Special Education Programs are Run Correctly
Education Certifications:
Certificate in French Language and Civilization