Expertise:
Educational Leadership and Policy Development, Mentoring, Teaching
Favorite Business Publication:
Educational Leadership, Kappan
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Reading, Mentoring & Research
Education Degrees:
Ed.D.- Educational Leadership and Policy, Texas Southern University; Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies, University of Houston; M.Ed. - Educational Administration, Texas Southern University; BS-Elementary Education, Lamar University; Financial Management-Internship Program, University of Texas, Arlington; Elementary Education, Texas Woman's University; Certifications:
State of Texas-English as a Second Language(2004); State of Texas Provisional Professional Mid-Management(1981); State
Affiliations Awards:
Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Developers; Phi Delta Kappa; Delta Kappa Gamma International; Zeta Phi Beta, Epsilon Chapter; Founding Donor & Century Club Member, Klein Education Foundation; American Association of School Administrators; A
Highlight of career?:
To see the students grow academically, socially and emotionally while establishing an exemplory repor between universities, students and community. As well as to provide a flexible school enviornment which considers individual abilities to allow each student to achieve their highest potential.
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her upbringing and her desire to make a positive difference in others' lives.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession to educate students and ensure that all students regardless of their cultural, ethnic or social economic background, receive the best possible education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Taylor was offered a position at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. She also started a scholarship program in the name of her late husband to benefit children at her school.
While attending Texas Women's University in the 1960's, she was involved in the desegregation of the university.
Dr. Taylor has also been a presenter st several Local, National, and International Conferences such as;
Houston Area Bilingual Educators Conference; CPAL 2003 Summer Institute Conference; NCLB National Conference; American Association of School Administrators Annual Conference; National Conference of the National Association of African-American Studies, National Association of Hispanic & Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies; National Conference of the Association for Advancement of Educational Research; Prairie View A&M University; Texas Southern University Faculty Research Seminar; Clifton Claye Educational Leadership Seminar and Co-Chairman; Distinguished Lecture Series; Houston Area Hospice Organization