Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Alexander's expertise is in special needs education in the areas of mathematics, science and social studies.
Major Product/SVS:
Elementary and Middle School Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Sports
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts, University of Northern Colorado; Bachelor of Arts, 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. Building a rapport is an important step in establishing trust in an academic environment. Most teachers don't care or take the time to get to really know their tests because they are too standardized test-driven.
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 helped her build a strong sense of dedication to her teaching career.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Alexander lives by the words 'Love what you do and make a difference in the lives of your children every day.'
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:
34
Number Of Years In Current Position:
28
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her love for challenges, natural talent for building relationships with her students and their parents, innate knowledge of what motivates students, and ability to implement activities that will maximize students' learning.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her love for teaching and belief that she was meant to teach 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 (1989)