Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Mrs. Nieto's expertise is in education and science.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
The Science Teacher; Science AAAS; Journal of Biology, Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry; Time; National Geographic
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Family, Boating, Fishing, Lobstering, Swimming, Scrapbooking, Surfing the Internet, Spending Time Outdoors, Spending Time at the Beach, Relaxing, Reading, Traveling, Watching the Launch of Rockets
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree, University of Central Florida; Master's Degree in Science, Nova Southeastern University
Affiliations Awards:
Local Teachers' Union; National Education Association; National Science Teachers Association
Industry:
Secondary Education
Date of Distinction:
4/11/2009
Work History:
Teacher, Evan High School, Orlando, FL; Teacher, Lake Brantley High School, Altamonte Springs, FL
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Mrs. Nieto would like to be remembered by her peers as a professional, dedicated, motivated, organized, responsible and humorous person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Mrs. Nieto would like to promote world peace.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Mrs. Nieto would like to have lunch with Robert Redford who starred in the movie 'The Sun Dance Kid' and with her father who passed away 37 years ago.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is the gratification she receives from her students.
Charity:
Local Church; Local School; Scientific Research Department; Cub Scout, Boy Scouts of America; American Cancer Society, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
36
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her parents, her husband and her son.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her high school biology teacher and was influenced by her father.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Nieto has been a volunteer sponsor and has spent her time and experience to groups such as Student Government, Interclub Council, Tri-Hi-Y, Beta Club, NHS, Science Club, Science Competition Clubs, NOSB, Science Bowl, Science Olympics, JSEHS, JETS, Freshman Cheerleaders and Science Fairs. She has also taught adult education.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching Biology, Limnology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biotech I and Science Research I,II, III, Developing Lesson Plans and Classroom Strategies, Ordering Material and Supplies, Managing the Classroom and Laboratory, Directing and Supervising Students at Class and while Performing Laboratory Experiments, Coordinating the Efforts of Students, Teachers and Parents to Improve the Quality of Education, Collaborating with School and District Administrators to Develop the Best Science Curriculum Plan
Education Certifications:
Certification in Biological Sciences (6-12)