Type Of Business:
High School
Expertise:
English Literature, Language Arts, Media Services
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Sewing, Photography, Gardening, Mentoring and Counseling Young People
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in English, Nova Southeastern University; Bachelor of Science in Library Science, Florida State University; Associate of Arts in General Studies, North Florida Community College
Affiliations Awards:
National Council of Teachers of English; Florida Council of Teachers of English; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; National Council of Negro Women; International Reading Association; Outstanding Young Woman of America
Place of Birth:
Quitman, GA
Industry:
Secondary Education
Date of Distinction:
2/21/2008
Work History:
English Teacher, Madison County High, 1977-2007
Career Achievements:
Outstanding Young Woman of America; Who's Who Among America's Women; Teacher of the Year; Employee of the Year; Who's Who among America's Teachers; Mentor: Take Stock in Children; Participant, Florida Senate Committee; Hearing for Teacher Hiring and Retention; Florida FCAT Reading Passage Review
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She refused to give up on her students. She know that, with God's help, she can encourage them not to give up on themselves either.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Many students have nominated her for recognitions such as Teacher of the Year and Who's Who Among America's Teachers, she feel that she must have made a positive impression on them.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She hope they think of her as being a positive role model for the young people. Hopefully, they will remember her smile, dedication to the students and concern for their future students.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Would eliminate violence on all levels, believe that people have to be taught to listen to each other and from that standpoint, it's okay to disagree agreeably.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She feel everyone is important. For this reason, she would be able to find "common ground" for conversation with whoever she would share her noonday meal with.
Spouse's Name:
Ronnie LaDell Moore
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is when former students come back to see her and tell her all their success stories.
Charity:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Souper Bowl of Caring; American Red Cross
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 God because he inspired her to have a genuine love for working with young people. "I care, therefore, I teach!"
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in this profession because of the values instilled in her and the pride she have for dedicating herself to giving her all to her mother, grandmother, aunts and countless other relatives. Through their example she learned the importance of patience, consideration, compassion and high expectations of students.
Extended Bio Profile:
Additional affiliations and awards include: Who's Who Among American Teachers; Employee of the Year; Teacher of the Year, 1991, 1992
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Teaching English literature, language arts and media services.