Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Walking; Traveling; Dogs; Computers; Technology
Education Degrees:
Master’s Degree in Early and Middle Childhood Education, Concentration in Reading, The Ohio State University (1976); Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (1975)
Affiliations Awards:
Ohio Education Association; National Education Association; South West Education Association; Doris Allen Minority Caucus; Black Caucus, National Education Association
Charity:
National Kidney Foundation, Inc.; Eliminating Domestic Violence; The Salvation Army; Missionary Baptist Church; Member, Information Technology Team
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her patents' upbringing and teachings, and seeing how they struggled with hardships, and giving her the inspiration to be successful.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through caring and teaching children and has been a natural progression for her.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Payne knows how to read people, when to be assertive with them, how to guide them, and let them feel at ease. Also she is very technology and computer efficient.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing classes up-to 26 first grade students; Providing mandatory core curriculum classes, reading, writing, math, science, art, music, and physical education
Awards/Honors:
Local and National Ambassador Award; Teacher of the Year Award; Time Warner Crystal Apple Award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Payne hopes to retire, but intends to continue to mentor and consult. She also aspires to start her own Internet based technology business.