Type Of Business:
Middle school
Expertise:
Relationship building
Major Product/SVS:
Secondary education
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her grandchildren; Traveling; Scrapbooking
Education Degrees:
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Harding University (2009)
Affiliations Awards:
Published Articles, Middle Level Students (2000-Present); Published Writer, "In The Middle" Arkansas Middle Level Education Journal; President, Arkansas Association of Middle Level Education (2005); Article Co-author, Arkansas Reading Association; National Middle School Association; ASCD
Date of Distinction:
5/13/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She is separated from her peers because of her care and concern for the children, parents and staff, as well as the compassion she shows them. She listens first and then takes action.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is when her former students return to express how she has impacted their lives.
Just recently, a student from 12 years ago returned to the school after his duty in Iraq to visit her.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered by her peers as an individual who entered her profession because she was dedicated to the success of her students and staff and made a difference in their lives.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today she would ensure that every child reached their highest potential and every child everywhere receives an education.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If she could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, she would choose her stepfather, Keener Glass, who was the only father she ever knew and who made a tremendous impact on her.
Expanded Biography:
She has written many newspaper articles from 2000-2010 on middle education.
Charity:
Samaritan House; World Vision Inc.; The Salvation Army; Paralyzed Veterans of America; Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and the people she has worked with throughout her career.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the influence of the wonderful teachers she had in her youth; she knew that she wanted to become a teacher since third grade.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Gentry is an adjunct professor at John Brown University, where she teaches assessment courses for elementary educators.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing test coordination, teacher evaluations, safety and discipline; Conducting classroom walk-throughs; Scheduling; Attending committee meetings, including those concerning discipline and policy
Education Certifications:
Special Education 504 Designation
Awards/Honors:
Administrator of the Year, Arkansas Music Educators Association (2011); Arkansas Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year (2006)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Gentry hopes to attain a position as a principal or teach at the college level.