Type Of Business:
High school
Expertise:
Human physiology; Biology
Major Product/SVS:
Secondary education
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Camping; Fishing; Advanced class amateur radio operating; Gardening
Education Degrees:
Coursework, Workshop on Vernier Software & Technology for Biology/AP Biology (2007); Coursework, Workshop on Innovative Strategies for Accelerating Student Achievement and Motivation in Your Biology/Life Science Class (2006); Graduate Coursework, Endangered Species and Primate Studies, Aurora University, Brookfield Zoo (2006); Graduate Coursework in Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKallb(1968-1995); Master of Science in Education, Concentration in Human Physiology, Minor in Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1965); Artium Baccalaureates Degree, Concentration in Human Physiology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1964)
Affiliations Awards:
Brownie Girl Scout Leader, Troop 80156, Girl Scouts of the United States of America (2005-2008); Daisy Girl Scout Leader, Troop 80156, Girl Scouts of the United States of America (2005); Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 111 (1986); Assistant Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 111 (1985); Treasurer, Chicago Suburban Radio Association (1980-1982); Treasurer, Midwest Society of Electron Microscopists, Inc. (1966-1968); Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (1964); Pi Lambda Theta; National Honor Society; Lifetime Member, Southern Illinois University Alumni Association
Place of Birth:
Peoria, Illinois
Children's Names:
Andrew, Lauren
Work History:
Student Laboratory Technician and Research Assistant, Department of Physiology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; Director of the Electron Microscopy Technologist Training Program, Department of Pathology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Electron Microscopist, Congenital Heart Disease Research and Training Center, Hektoen Institute for Medical Research, Chicago, IL; Teacher of Human Physiology, Biology and General Science; Proviso West High School, Hillside, IL; Science Department Chairperson, Proviso West High School, Hillside, IL; Teacher of Human Physiology and Chemistry, Mount Assisi Academy, Lemont, IL; Biology Honors and Advanced Placement Biology Teacher, Nazareth Academy, La Grange Park, IL
Career Achievements:
Author and Co-author of 19 Scientific Papers, which were Published in Several National and International Scientific Journals
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is teaching at Nazareth Academy, she greatly appreciates the efforts of both her colleagues and students.
Charity:
Instructor of Prenatal Classes, LaGrange Memorial Hospital, La Grange, IL; Pre-reading Instructor, Alexine Montessori Preschool, La Grange Park, IL; Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America, La Grange Park, IL; Girl Scout Leader, La Grange Park, IL
Number Of Years In Profession:
45
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion to educate people, especially high school students, in the wonders of the biological sciences.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved her industry because as an exceptional student she was allowed to assist teaching her peers and subsequently, she fell in love with teaching.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching honors biology and human physiology and advanced placement biology courses to ninth- through 12th-grade students
Awards/Honors:
Article Feature, Nazareth Academy Newspaper (2009); Certificate of Appreciation for Singular and Distinguished Services Rendered on Behalf of the College and Profession (2001); Seven-Time Recipient, Who's Who Among America's Teachers (1992, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006); Teacher of the Year, Proviso West High School (1973)