Type Of Business:
Special education charter school
Expertise:
Education for eighth- and ninth-grade students with special disabilities; Best practices for maintaining elementary school student literacy
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University (2001); Bachelor of Arts in Education, Southern Utah University
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Community Events
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the fact that she was able to go to a Lindamood-Bell Staff Development Workshop, which teaches the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling and comprehension. She applied these teachings to her job and was able to advance her skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession by accident and changed her college major to special education.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching; Supervising the teaching staff; Writing grants; Maintaining accountability with the state; Ensuring literacy for elementary school students
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Timpson aspires to continue doing what she does today.