Address:
Watertown, Minnesota
Type Of Business:
Elementary School
Expertise:
Ms. King's expertise is in teaching all elementary subjects.
Major Product/SVS:
Primary Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Teaching Tolerance
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Solving Puzzles, Traveling, Exercising, Dancing
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, St. Cloud State University; Bachelor of Arts in Education, St. Cloud State University
Affiliations Awards:
Minnesota Education Association; National Education Association
Place of Birth:
Smithville
Industry:
Elementary Education
Country of Origin:
Georgia
Children's Names:
James Jr., Marcus, Earl
Date of Distinction:
8/15/2008
Work History:
Third-Grade Teacher, Watertown, MN; Typist, Account Payable, Tonka Toys, Mound, MN; Bookkeeper, Long Lake, MN; Dishwasher, Cook, Chester, PA
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. King's dedication separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. King's greatest career achievement was receiving a letter of gratitude from her former student in Kenya.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. King's would like to have lunch with Benjamin Franklin because he served the community.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was being selected as runner-up for the Teacher of the Year Award in 1992.
Charity:
Local Veterans Association; Watertown Evangelical Free Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and to the support she receives from her colleagues.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she had always wanted to become a teacher.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. King was the first to be selected as president for The Watertown Area Historical Society in 1998.
Education Certifications:
Certified Specialist in Curriculum and Supervision, University of Minnesota