Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Beckerman Black's expertise is in English as a second language education.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Aerobic Exercising, Reading, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Central Florida (2007); Master of Arts in Teaching, Concentration in Elementary and Special Education, Manhattanville College (1983); Bachelor of Arts in Drama, Marymount College (Now Lynn University) (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
National Education Association; National Association for Bilingual Education; National Honor Society
Date of Distinction:
2/27/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Beckerman Black's feeling that it is her mission to help others and putting her heart and soul into her career in order to teach children about self esteem and confidence separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Beckerman Black's greatest career achievements are obtaining her doctorate degree in a field she's passionate about while inspiring her students.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Beckerman Black would like to be remembered as someone who really cared about her peers and made her students her number one priority.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Beckerman Black would like to decrease the national prison rate by increasing child literacy and preventing children from heading to prison; more schools should be built than prisons.
Charity:
Education Foundation of Osceola County; Osceola County Jail Ministry; Elmer's Soup Kitchen; The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Paralyzed Veterans of America; United Way of America; North Shore Animal League America; Veterans of the Vietnam War; Vietnam Memorial Fund; Operation Home Front; PetSmart Charities; The Fund for Animals; The Smile Train; Big Cat Rescue
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance, talent, intelligence and her husband James, who has been her supporter and confidant.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she felt it was her calling to help make a difference in children's lives.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Beckerman Black was selected by the Center for Teacher Effectiveness for special training. Her interactive story-telling incorporates acting as characters and scenes straight from the pages of many books. Her students are captivated by her teaching methods.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching All Subjects to Students in Second Grade, Acting as a Liaison between Children, Parents and Staff, Overseeing a Learning-Focused Solutions Program with Strategies Aimed at Teaching her Students, Answering Essential Questions on Various Subject Matter
Education Certifications:
Endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages, State of Florida (1998)
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Nominee, Teacher of the Year Award