Type Of Business:
School District
Marketing Area:
Winslow Township, Camden County, NJ
Expertise:
Mrs. Grippen's expertise includes education, leadership and administration.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Harvard Educational Review; Education Week; Principal
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Creative and Inspirational Writing, Gardening, Traveling, Spending Time with her Grandchildren, Recreational Vehicle Camping, Boating, Attending the Theater and Concerts, Mentoring New Teachers and Administrative Interns
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Education, with a Concentration in Educational Administration, Capella University (2007); Master of Arts in Education; Bachelor of Arts in English and Reading Education
Affiliations Awards:
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; National Council of Teachers of English; National Middle School Association; National Association of Elementary School Principals; National School Boards Association; Kappa Delta Pi; Phi Delta Kappa; International Reading Association
Children's Names:
Sandra, Cheryl, Amy
Work History:
Principal, Winslow Township Middle School, Atco, NJ (2001-2007); English Teacher (1988-2000); Reading Specialist, Edgewood Junior High School, Atco, NJ
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was earning her Ph.D. with a grade point average of 4.0.
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her work ethic, visionary leadership and excellent communication skills, love for teaching children and collaborative leadership style.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was encouraged by her parents.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Lower Elementary School with 320 Children and 75 Employees
Education Certifications:
Certified Reading Specialist; Certified English Teacher; Certified Reading Teacher
Awards/Honors:
District-Wide Teacher of the Year Award (1994)