Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Nelson-Long's expertise is in integrative learning for exceptional students and students with disabilities in the subjects of reading and mathematics.
Major Product/SVS:
Elementary and Secondary Education
Favorite Business Publication:
International Reading Association Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Sports, Supporting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Rays, Following the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs
Education Degrees:
Training in Reading Recovery, University of Illinois (1991); Master's Degree in Elementary Education, Reading Diagnosis and Remediation, Eastern Illinois University (1981); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Eastern Illinois University (1973)
Affiliations Awards:
Lee County Reading Council; Teachers Association of Lee County; National Education Association; International Reading Association; The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Industry:
Elementary Education
Date of Distinction:
4/9/2009
Work History:
Lovington CUSD #303 (1990-1994); Ramsey CUSD #204 (1973-1990)
Career Achievements:
Elementary Math Teacher of the Year, Lee County (2009)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Nelson-Long's professionalism, dedication to serving as a role model for children and fellow educators and ability to maintain an enjoyable classroom atmosphere separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Her greatest career achievement have been sharing her knowledge and learning experiences with colleagues and interns in the field of education.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered by her peers as a dedicated educator who inspired many students to achieve their goals.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could affect the world in one way, Ms. Nelson-Long would promote global peace.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If she could have lunch with anyone, living or dead, Ms. Nelson-Long would dine with Abraham Lincoln, a man who, through his life's challenges and achievements, served as a role model for her since elementary school.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being involved in curriculum planning.
Number Of Years In Profession:
36
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to keep children motivated and happy so that they stay enthusiastic for learning each school day.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her great aunt, who was also a teacher, and because she received a teacher's scholarship when she graduated from high school.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching Mathematics and Reading to First-Grade Students, Working with Learning-Disabled Students
Education Certifications:
Certification in Elementary Education (1-6); Certification in Primary Education (K-3); Certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages
Awards/Honors:
Elementary Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Lee County, FL (2009)