Type Of Business:
School district
Expertise:
Special education
Major Product/SVS:
Educational services
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Exercising; Spending time with her children
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in School Administration, Southern State Connecticut University (2005); Master of Education, University of Bridgeport (1994); Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education, St. John's University
Affiliations Awards:
Council for Exceptional Children; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career has been achieving the position of assistant director of student services.
Charity:
Local Breast Cancer Organization; AIDS Walk; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to passion for her profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she has always been drawn to working with people who have learning challenges; she is intrigued with the science of how people with and without challenges learn.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Mullen has been able to make small changes within the district that have helped to improve programming for students. The summer program has flourished, and continues to grow and develop for student needs. Programs at the high school and middle school have been developed to meet the learning needs of their most severe needs students. She is proud to have been a part of these program developments, and looks forward to further program developments.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising kindergarten through fifth-grade special education teachers; Collaborating with the district director on programming for students; Monitoring and assisting out-of-district students; Budgeting
Education Certifications:
Certification in Moderate Disabilities; Certified Administrator for Elementary Education; Certified Elementary School Teacher, State of Massachusetts; Certified Middle School Teacher, State of Massachusetts; Certified Special Education Administrator
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Mullen hopes to increase her knowledge, while continuing as a director of student services.