Expertise:
Ms. Thomas' expertise is in reading instruction.
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Traveling, Horseback Riding
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree, Reading Specialist, Teachers College, Columbia University (1976), Bachelor of Arts, English/Speech and Theatre Arts, William Patterson College (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
International Reading Association
Charity:
Anti-Defamation League; United Service Organizations; Feed The Children; Save Darfur Coalition
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
21
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her educational experience at an Ivy League school, and the diversity she gained teaching in the urban and rural areas of Hawaii.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her education.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Assisting Students with Open-Ended Questions, Helping Students Improve their Test Scores, Teaching Critical Thinking Skills, Preparing Students for their High School Statewide Assessment Tests
Education Certifications:
Certified Reading Specialist
Awards/Honors:
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Thomas intends to work with the state to provide fair state mandated tests.