Type Of Business:
High School
Expertise:
Ms. Halencak-Kahlig's expertise includes the instruction of sheltered English to English as second language students, sophomore and junior level English instruction, and advanced placement and international baccalaureate English placement.
Major Product/SVS:
Education (10-12)
Hobbies/Sports:
Coaching Volleyball, Track and Basketball, Traveling, Listening to Music, Attending the Theater, Reading
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Education, Texas Christian University (1992); Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, The University of Texas, Arlington (1985)
Affiliations Awards:
Teachers Organization; Association of Texas Professional Educators; National Council of Teachers of English
Industry:
English Education
Children's Names:
Rachel, Christopher
Date of Distinction:
1/15/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Halencak-Kahlig's longevity and competitive edge in getting the most out of her students in tough times separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Halencak-Kahlig's greatest career achievement's were witnessing one of her students, a two-time state champion, being selected as the second best shot putter in the United States; being named teacher of the year in 2009; being inducted in HEB Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and seeing three of her ESL students from Congo in Africa wrote at level four in the proficiency test for the State of Texas, which is the highest attainable level.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Halencak-Kahlig would like to be remembered by her peers as a teacher who put every effort into her teaching in order to allow her students to reach all their attainable goals.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Halencak-Kahlig would like to help children to love to read.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Halencak-Kahlig would like to have lunch with Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama because both of them have incredible stories of family issues and how they have overcome them to become the best they can be.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being voted the teacher of the year for the 2008 and 2009 term by her faculty.
Charity:
Teacher, Sunday School; Martin United Methodist Church; United Way of America; Special Olympics
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when, in kindergarten, she repeated her lessons to her younger sister, who is now the chief information officer of the company for which she works.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Halencak-Kahlig has written two articles in English literature. She wrote the curriculum for the advanced AP and IB curriculum. She was also the girl scout troop leader.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Preparing English as Second Language Students to Progress to Proper Grade Level Reading and Writing for Appropriate Testing by Starting at Low Reading Levels, Offering Grammar, Writing, Reading and Reading for Comprehension Instruction, Working on Strategic Goals and Mission Statements
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year Award (2008-2009); English Teacher of the Month Award (2007); English Teacher of the Month Award (1997); English Teacher of the Month Award (1992); Award, Who's Who Among American Teachers (Five Times)