Address:
Hobbs, New Mexico
Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Fris' expertise is in third grade curriculum instruction.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Science Monthly; The Mailbox
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening, Sewing, Spending Time with his Grandchildren
Education Degrees:
Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, College of the Southwest (2002); Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science, New Mexico State University (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
Hobbs Science Fair Tabulation Committee (15 Years); Investigation Team, Core Knowledge, Hobbs School District; Lead Third Grade Teacher, Core Knowledge, Hobbs School District; Hobbs Association of Classroom Teachers; President, Student Advisory Committee, Sanger Elementary
Place of Birth:
Clovis, New Mexico
Children's Names:
Children: Kendra, March Grandchildren: Kadrian, Tasia, Makayla, Kiara
Date of Distinction:
1/24/2008
Work History:
Third Grade Teacher, Will Rogers Elementary, Hobbs District Schools (18 years); Sanger Elementary (1 Year); Teacher, General Equivalency Diploma Class, New Mexico Junior College (4 Years); Teacher, General Equivalency Diploma Class, Lea County Detention Center (4 Years); Trainer, Writing to Write Program; Trainer, Silver Burdett Hands-On Science; Trainer, Southwestern New Mexico Education Resource Center Science
Career Achievements:
Endorsement, Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages (2005); Master in Curriculum and Instruction (2002); Elementary Certification (1990); Candidate, National Board Certification
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Fris loves children and has been a life long learner. She is constantly searching for new techniques and strategies in order to provide a better education for her students. She takes college courses, researches new ideas and attends workshops that are in the best interest of her students, including earning her master's in curriculum and instruction.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Fris' greatest career achievement has been gaining a wondrous passion for teaching and loving children of all ages. After obtaining her teachers of English to students of other languages endorsement, she acquired a vast knowledge of strategies and techniques that enabled all of her students to succeed. This has given her the ability to be more understanding of her students needs and learning styles from various language backgrounds. Ms. Fris uses cooperative learning groups, peer tutoring and small group instruction to meet the needs of her students. In addition, she uses a lot of hands-on activities to help them learn new skills while learning English. Through the use of a sign language interpreter, she also had the unique opportunity to work with a deaf child. This experience allowed her to enhance her students' communication needs in several modes. Though these achievements, she has touched and influenced students and professional peers and they have influenced her in return.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is when students have an 'ah-ha' moment after understanding how a concept works.
Charity:
United Way; Domestic Violence Association; Association of Firefighters and Paramedics; Sheriff's Association; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
19
Number Of Years In Current Position:
19
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession, empathy, networking skills and the support she receives from her former teachers.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she had always enjoyed working with children in addition to coming from a family of teachers.
Education Certifications:
Pursuing National Board Certification; Endorsement in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Eastern New Mexico University (2005); Certification in Elementary Education, College of the Southwest (1990)