Type Of Business:
Community college
Expertise:
Social studies; Humanities; Counseling
Major Product/SVS:
Higher education
Hobbies/Sports:
Bike riding; Reading; Music; Writing for two newspapers
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Secondary Social Studies, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1979); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Social Studies, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1962)
Affiliations Awards:
Board Clerk, School Board, Okeene Public Schools; Former Member, Chair Negotiation Team, Okeene Public Schools; Former Member, Oklahoma Education Association
Industry:
Higher Education
Date of Distinction:
7/28/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Her personality and total devotion to teaching make her stand out.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as being an understanding teacher and one with a wonderful sense of humor.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Church; Member-Clerk, Okeene School Board; Foster Care Review Board (Three Years); Former President, Southwestern Association Women's Fellowship Group
Number Of Years In Profession:
39
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to diversified teaching methods, setting an example for the actions she would like to see her students replicate, and peppering her lessons with humor.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to be a teacher since she was a child.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Geis has spent 38 years in education; she has taught at the elementary, secondary and college levels. She also has a column in two newspapers. In the past, she served Cedar Vale Unified School District 285 as a school counselor. In this role, she excelled in classroom and individual counseling, inter-distance learning, and monitoring transcripts and health records.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching introduction to philosophy and sociology; Teaching summer school; Tutoring
Education Certifications:
Certification in Counseling, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 20 Plus Hours (1981); 15 Hours in Christian Education, North American Baptist Seminary
Awards/Honors:
Nominee, Teacher of the Year; Young Woman of the Year; Service Award, School Board, Okeene Public Schools; Nominee, Outstanding Young Women of America
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Geis hopes to continue teaching, writing and doing some public speaking on the topic of discipline and classroom management.