Type Of Business:
Education
Expertise:
Instructing Elementary Education, Teaching Third Graders, Utilizing Classroom Management Skills, Sitting on Various Committees Including the Literacy, Teacher of the Year, Black History and Sunshine Committees, Assisting as a Teacher Support Specialist
Major Product/SVS:
Public Education
Favorite Business Publication:
John Maxwell Motivational Books; Southern Living; Fortune
Hobbies/Sports:
Walking, Traveling, Decorating, Shadowbox Memories, Playing Baseball, Spending Time Outdoors
Education Degrees:
Educational Specialist Degree in Education Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University (2005); Certification in Gifted Instruction, DeKalb County School District (2004); Master of Education, Georgia State University (1983); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Winston Salem State University (1975)
Affiliations Awards:
Who's Who Among Teachers in American Universities and Colleges (1996, 2005); Teacher of the Year, Marbut Theme School (1996); Teacher of the Year, Panola Way Elementary (1991-1992); Meritorious Awards, Jolly Elementary School (1986); DelKalb Reading Council; Advisory and School Councils, DelKalb County Schools; Human Relations Chair and Co-Chair, DelKalb County Schools; Safety Patrol Sponsor, DelKalb County Schools; W.N. Griffin Jr. Gospel Choir, St. Phillip AME Church; Winston Salem State University Alumni Association; Junior Achievement; Georgia Association of Educators; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; Organization of DeKalb Educators; Alpha Kappa Alpha; Who's Who Among America's Teachers; National Education Association
Place of Birth:
Greensboro, NC
Industry:
Elementary Education
Children's Names:
Stepchildren, Lisa, Jonathan
Date of Distinction:
11/28/2007
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Jones thoroughly enjoys teaching and continues to be a life long learner who strives to improve herself as an educator in order to help others develop their full learning potential. Sharing her knowledge and experience with new teachers and developing the minds of her students is what separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Jones' greatest career achievements were being honored for her dedication with a teacher of the year award and being nominated by her students for Who's Who Among American Teachers.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Jones has two favorite quotes: 'Leadership develops daily, not in a day,' Leadership 101, John Maxwell and 'A teacher effects eternity, she can never tell where her influence stops,' Henry Brooks Adams.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of her career were being selected as teacher of the year in 1986, 1987 and 1991.
Charity:
St. Phillip AME Church; OurHouse.org; Relay for Life, American Cancer Association; United Negro College Fund; American Red Cross
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
27
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support of her mother and her enjoyment of working with others.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession after being inspired by her fourth grade teacher.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Jones has two favorite quotes: 'Leadership develops daily, not in a day,' Leadership 101, John Maxwell and 'A teacher effects eternity, she can never tell where her influence stops,' Henry Brooks Adams.