Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Alexander's expertise includes special education, mathematics, science and social studies instruction.
Major Product/SVS:
Primary Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Sports
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts, The University of Northern Colorado; Bachelor of Arts, The University of Northern Colorado; Coursework, Plus 30, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Affiliations Awards:
National Education Association
Place of Birth:
Fort Collins
Date of Distinction:
6/2/2009
Work History:
Special Education Teacher, Lafayette, LA (1986-Present); Reading Teacher, Lafayette, LA (1982-1986); Fourth-Grade Teacher, New Iberia, LA (1980-1982); Reading Specialist, Dodge, KS (1976-1980); Fifth-Grade Teacher, Peace Corps, Micronesia (1974-1976)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Alexander feels that spending time learning about each student on a personal level separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Alexander's greatest achievement was serving in the Peace Corps, which fostered her teaching career dedication.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Alexander lives by the words, 'Love what you do and make a difference in the lives of your children every day.' Building a rapport is an important step in establishing trust in an academic environment. Most teachers don't take the time to really get to know their students because they are too driven by standardized testing.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was serving in the Peace Corps.
Charity:
Local Prison Ministry
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
29
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her love for challenges, talent for building student and parent relationships, student motivation skills, and ability to maximize learning by implementing the appropriate activities.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her love for teaching and belief that she was meant to instruct children with special needs.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching Sixth and Seventh-Grade Students with Behavioral Disorders and Learning Disabilities
Awards/Honors:
Semi-Finalist, Middle School Teacher of the Year, Lafayette Education Foundation (2000); Teacher of the Year, Carencro Middle School (1989-1990); Semi-Finalist, Middle School Teacher of the Year, Lafayette Parish School System (1989)