Hobbies/Sports:
Reading fiction; Spending time with her grandchildren; Researching projects
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Education, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1994)
Affiliations Awards:
Institute for Learning Styles Research; ASCD; AAUW; Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Delta Kappa
Number Of Years In Profession:
43
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her dedication, perseverance, and ability to relate to students and understand their concerns and needs.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her lifelong desire to become a teacher.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Clark taught high school English and theater for 33 years. She published articles through the Tennessee Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. She will soon take over the president's office of the Institute for Learning Styles Research.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching curriculum and instruction for educational specialist degree courses and some master's programs; Managing the Doctor of Education and dissertation group; Meeting with and preparing students for curriculum tests; Working on dissertations
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year Award, Alcoa High School (2005); Teacher of the Year, Humanities Outreach of Tennessee (2004); Inductee, Education Hall of Honor, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Clark hopes to continue teaching at the university or work at the university level, publishing more articles. She published the article, "Art for Art Sake?" in the spring edition of the Tennessee Educational Leadership Journal.