Favorite Business Publication:
Gifted Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Creating Art, Making Crafts, Spending Time with her Two Cats, Reading John Grisham Novels
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, State University of New York, Albany (1978); Coursework in Curriculum and Instruction, Manchester University, England (1977); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Oneonta State University (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
Former Professional of the Year in Curriculum and Instruction, Cambridge Who's Who
Work History:
Gifted and Talented Education Specialist, Clark County School District; Gifted and Talented Education Specialist, Nye County School District; New Orleans Public Schools; Biloxi Public Schools District; Richmond City Public Schools; Spotsylvania County Public Schools; Brunswick County Public Schools; Birchwood Infant School; Assistant Reading Specialist, The Child Guidance Center, Salford, England; Inspector, The Primary School Curriculum, Manchester, England
Career Achievements:
Nominee, Disney Teacher of the Year Award (1999-2000); Coordinator, City-Wide Winners (1994); City-Wide Winners (1993-1994); Young Author's for Paul L. Dunbar ES (1991-1994); Social Studies Fair, New Orleans University (1993-1994); Drug Education Proposals (1991-1993); President's Instructional Award for Local Instructional Excellence, Virginia Education Association (1984-1985); Certificate of Commendation for Leadership in Virginia Reading Month Activities, Virginia State Education Department (1984)
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Lawrence has taught an in-service art course at All Saints School in Manchester, England. She offered observation assignments for infant and junior schools, teacher centers, children's hospitals and schools for handicapped children throughout England. In addition, she conducted seminars through Manchester Primary School.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Teaching Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Critical Thinking Skills and High Level Verbal Testing for Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Gifted and Talented Students, Working with Classroom Teachers to Teach Critical Thinking Skills to Regular Education Students