Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Interesting Intern Information
Please tell us a little about yourself so that we can get to know you. In which LEA do you work? What is your current job? What are some past jobs you've had? What are your career aspirations? What do you expect to get out of the internship program? What are your greatest strengths? any weaknesses?
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I work in Surry County as the Instructional Management Coordinator/CTE Instructional Specialist. I am the mother of 3 boys--two are married, but none of them live at home and all are gainfully employed. Both my older boys are teachers. My youngest son works in the health field and is in school. I have 2 grand daughters who are fully aware of their princess status and my status as the queen, just ask them.
ReplyDeleteIn the mid 70's there were no jobs in my field and so I started out as a subsitute teacher thinking that would get my foot in the door--there were very few jobs in FACS at that time. I didn't get a full time job them so after 18 months I took a full time job as a child protective service worker with the Surry County Department of Social Serices. It was a very intensive job with very little pay--a real world eye opener. I had lived a very protected life in a nuclear family never knowing that things like I saw could happen to children in rural Surry County--those things happened in places like New York or California. After 13 years I decided to return to college for my masters degree to add another certification area and make myself more marketable in education. It worked and I became a educator. Fortunately my years with child protective services had been in the same retirement system.
My current aspirations are to be the best IMC I can be, support my CTE Director and the initatives of Surry County. To support the CTE Teachers here armed with the best and most current information available. I expect to learn more about developing the LPS, and how CTE money can be spent in programs.
My strengths are I have a lot of experience in CTE having been in the classroom for 12 years, some years before VOCATS then with VOCATS. I was the Department Chair, the SIT chair, co-chaired the SACS team, in charge of the prom, events during homecoming, and I was even the coach of the boys golf team for a short period of time. I worked on curriculum development teams and test validation teams.
My weakness in this job is as the CTE Instructional Specialist--I have a lot of day to day contact with teachers and I have difficulity with those who are now coming into the field looking for job security and insurance with little desire to learn about how to teach and what to teach. I need to learn more motivational techniques to help these folks learn more about how to teach and less about drilling test banks and teaching test answers.
I work in Guilford County as an Information Management Facilitator. And what is that??? Best described as a curriculum facilitator for CTE who provides new teacher induction support for CTE teachers. Prior to this position, I taught Marketing and Business Education classes at Northeast HS and Ragsdale HS. I am lateral entry, from AT&T/Lucent/General Dynamics and have lived in VA, NJ, MD, GA and ended up in NC, where I've lived since 1994. My career with the AT&T evolution began with me as a systems analyst for personnel and payroll systems, auditor for purchase of accounts receivable accounts from New England Telephone Company & Rochester Telephone Company to financial manager at Lucent to Project Manager, end user computing with General Dynamics.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to be a teacher and at this point, I would ultimately like to be in a leadership position, to be able to assist and support teachers in their quest to bring out the best in every student.
I expect to learn everything I possibly can about leading a CTE program.
My greatest strength... I am extremely optimistic, not afraid to take a risk and the associated responsibility that comes along with taking risks. My weakenesses - I have faith in EVERYBODY and sometimes can be very long winded... Also, softhearted at the worst possible times.
I work in Guilford County as an program specialist -IT. So that means I work with any program that has or deals with IT. Prior to this position I was a teacher for Guilford County, teaching the Cisco courses. I have a masters degree in School Administration and a BS in Computer Science. I am from WV and played football for WV as well. Before coming to teaching I was self employed. I owned a timbering and excavation company, a pizza place, a computer business and a jewelry store.
ReplyDeleteI one day hope to move on up into a bigger leadership position. I think that is where I can help the most students and teachers become the best they can be.
I expect this internship to be an overload of information. My hope is that I can retain as much of it as possible.
My greatest strength is my faith and family. Without those two, I could not do anything. As far a weakness, well lets just leave that to the imagination.
I am the CTE director in Pender County Schools. I am also the county athletic director and the program director for Pender Early College High School. I am in my 18th year in education. I have taught in Onslow and Duplin Counties. I am entering my 10th year in Pender County. I have served as a central office curriculum director, middle school principal, and high school principal. I hope that moving back to the central office will afford me the opportunity to work on my doctoral dissertation- I have finished all the course work at the program at NC State.
ReplyDeleteMy wife Sheryl is the EC department chair at Pender High School. I have three kids. One is a junior at NC State, one is a sophomore at NC State, and one is a senior at Pender High School. For some reason, she wants to go the University of Virginia.
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ReplyDeleteI work in Pitt County Schools. Currently, I am the Director of CTE, 9-12 Programs, and Staff Development. WOW THAT IS A MOUTH FULL!! I have been in this combined position since May 21st. I started my career in the central office last June as the Coordinator of 9-12 Programs and Staff Development.
ReplyDeleteI began my career as a special eduaction teacher at a high school in Pitt County, which is where I stayed for 5 years. I then implemented a Smaller Learning Community Grant which lead to an assistant principal position at another high school in Pitt County. It was at this high school that I received Pitt County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year.
I hope to receive my doctoral degree in the future. I am not sure where I want to go from here. If you would have asked me a year ago, I would have said a high school principal. But, now that I am working with curriculum I have found a new passion. Who knows what the next five years may bring. It seems that every five years a new opportunity becomes available to me.
I hope that this internship gives me the knowledge of CTE so I am able to make student and data driven decisions. I am hungry to know more and to be able to speak to my colleagues in a manner that they do not know that I do not have a CTE background.
My strengths are my enthusiasm and passion. I am willing to try new things and take on big projects. My weakness is also my strength. I tend to take on too much and overload my brain and my schedule.
Jennifer Griffin - I am currently working in Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools as the School to Career Coordinator. I am in my 18th year in education and most of it has been spent in Guilford County. I started out as a Marketing teacher and then became a CDC/SPC. Eventullay I became the Career/Employment Counselor for the Early/Middle College at GTCC. After three years I then became an Early College Director for 4 different early college programs. I joined the CTE staff in Forsyth in January and am loving it.
ReplyDeleteI always take on too much but love to be busy. I love working and meeting new people. I am hoping that this internship will give me the skills and knowledge necessary to become the best leader I can be in CTE.
Hello, I am the Special Populations Coordinator (SPC) for South Robeson High School in Robeson County. Also, this year I will serve a dual role as the Career Development Coordinator as well. I have been at South Robeson since November of 2004. Prior to coming to SRHS I was the Computer Skills Teacher at Carroll Middle School.
ReplyDeleteI am a 2002 UNCP graduate with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Management. I am also a 2008 UNCP graduate with a Master's Degree in Public Administration. I am certified in the areas of 7-12 Business Education, Career Development Coordinator, and Handicapped/Disadvantaged. Along with my job as SPC/CDD, I serve as South Robeson's High Schools That Work Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, SSMT Chariperson, IMS Building Coordinator, and National Technical Honor Society.
On a personal note, I am a mother of 3 (2 girls, 1 boy) with one on the way. I have been married happily for 11 years. I enjoy working with children and am the Youth Director and VBS Director at my local church.
I hope to one day become a CTE Director or either a Director at the University level. Within the next 5 years I want to be enrolled in a Doctoral Program in Public Administration. I believe that this Intership will better prepare for the future as well as help me in my current roles in CTE. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to working with all of you.
Camille L. Goins, MPA
Morgen Houchard - I have been with Mitchell County Schools for sixteen years. I began as a Middle School Social Studies Teacher (ahh the good old days) and have held many positions since being in the classroom. I have been an assistant pricinpal at both he middle and high school level, principal at a beatiful K-8 School, Director of Accountability and Federal Programs, and now Director of Personnel, Curriculum, Instruction, and CTE. I am maried and have four wonderful children - three boys 16,14,13, and a daughter 41/2 (she has the boys and I right where she wants us). My wife teachers third grade and keeps me on my toes with curriculum. I do not have a CTE background and know that I will learn a lot this year with the internship program and living it everyday. I look forward to getting to know the CTE family this coming year.
ReplyDeleteI am currently one of three Instructional Manangement Coordinators for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. I began my career in education as a Business Education Teacher in Georgetown, SC where I taught for five years. I have been with CMS for 11 years - nine as a Business Teacher and the past two in my current position.
ReplyDeleteOur central office department has done a lot of reorganizing, so I am wearing multiple hats at this time. I have recently been assigned to work with the middle school team as a coordinator. I'm learning alot to say the least. My current career goals are to be a great IMC, to learn as much as I can about my new role as a middle school coordinator and be a positive support for my central office team.
I love to organize and tend to be a color code "queen". I am very busy with my family, in my church and community and tend to say "yes" even when my plate is overflowing!
I have been happily married for 11 years. We have a daughter named Lauryn. I spend a lot of time being a "taxi" to dance, piano, choir practice, girl scouts...but I would not change it for the world!
I am coming into CTE from a different route than most. I spent ten years as a school level administrator in Randolph County and the past year I have been in Moore County as the Director of Educational Data, Assessment, and Research. Beginning this past summer, I will be working with Eric Porter in directing our CTE program.
ReplyDeleteOn a personal note, I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University for a degree in Chemistry Education. I worked at Utah State University, taught at Pottstown (PA) High School, and then the NC School of Science and Mathmatics.
My first foray into CTE was while teaching at High Point Central High School. I worked with the Guilford County Apprentice Program in designing programs of study to support CTE and school-to-work transitions. My next position was as an assistant principal, and later principal, with Southwestern Randolph High School. SWRHS had a comprehensive CTE program with programs in agriculture, carpentry, horticulture, masonry, business, FACS, drafting, and nursing. These programs and their student organizations were an integral part fo the school community and helped students gain a well rounded education and find an identity within a large rural school.
I am looking forward to working with CTE again. I beleive in the mission of CTE and the benefit it provides for students.
Outside of work, I have been married for 16 years and have two children. My son just entered second grade and my daughter started kindergarten. I am active in my church, the local cub scouts, and coach soccer. I enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, reading, and spending time with my family.
I am a new CTE Director for Davidson County Schools. For 11 years I taught Business Education, worked 4 years in Instructional Technology, and most recently 5 years as a CTE Program Specialist. I am also in graduate school so life is pretty hectic. I married my high school sweetheart 23 years ago and we have two children. Our son is a sophomore at NCSU and our daughter is a senior in high school. We also have three dogs who are like our other three children. My hobbies include reading, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. I look forward to networking with other new directors. Chandra Darr
ReplyDeleteScott Elliott - I am a director in Transylvania County Schools in Brevard, NC. I previously served as a high school English teacher, middle school assistant principal, and middle school principal. I started my career as a community college instructor. My current director responsibilities include secondary education, staff development, K-12 student services, CTE, driver's education, and anything else that needs to be done! My wife is a middle school science teacher. We have one son who is about to turn 4 and one daughter who just turned 1!
ReplyDeleteI will be joining the internship group for many of the activities throughout the year so that I can learn more of the valuable information shared by Wendy and the other staff. I have already felt the incredible sense of community and support among the directors in our western region and I look forward to getting to know more of you from across the state.
My name is Tonya Faison and I work in the Wayne County Public School System. I am the CTE Lead Teacher/IMC. I started in education as a teacher. I taught Business Education for 6 years. (Yes, a former CTE Teacher.) I spent the last four years as an assistant principal. I worked two years at a middle school and two years at a elementary school. I aspire to one day become a principal. I would love to become the principal at the high school where I used to teach. But my ultimate goal is to become a superintendent of schools. I plan to start reaching for that goal by applying and getting into a doctoral program next fall. My strengths: work well with others, good people skills, hard worker, go-getter, motivator for team building. My weaknesses: not really sure.
ReplyDeleteI expect to learn the ins and outs of the whole CTE program, from planning stage to implementation. Even though I taught in this area for years there are some things I don't quite know and I am hoping and willing to learn those things, especially the budget piece.
My name is Luck Brown and I am the FACS oordinator with Charlotte Mecklenburg schools. I also work with professional development,liscensure,new teachers and academic internships. I have 28 years of experience in North CArolina. Twelve of those years were as a FACS teacher, fourteen of those years were as a CDC, department chair and VOCATS Trainer for East Mecklenburg High School and the past 2 years I have been in my current role. I am really in the program to expand my knowledge.
ReplyDeleteI have a wonderful family.I have been married for 33 years and I have 2 children that are both married. I have one grandaughter and another one expected in November. My family keeps me very involved and is a top priority for me. My husband and I both attended the Univ.of Georgia so we are all huge DAWG fans.
I have always enjoyed children and I enjoy working closely with teachers to help them be the best they can in the classrom. My biggest weaknesses are I tend to get overcommitted and my technology skills are not what they need to be.
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ReplyDeleteCTE has been my life for 33 years in Greene County. My career began as a junior high school "vocational" teacher. After 2 years of junior high school, I moved to the high school as a business teacher. Being the last business teacher hired, I had the opportunity to teach "typing" classes all day long! Pretty soon, I was given the opportunity to teach whatever business class the other teachers did not want to teach, including business math, principles of business, accounting, and the list goes on and on.
When I had 28 years of service, our county became the first county in the nation to have a one-to-one laptop initiative for grades 6-12. I was asked to be the Instructional Technologist for the high school. In this position, I actually taught/trained teachers on how to use various software and how to incorporate it in their lessons. What an interesting and challenging job! Teachers are not always the best students! :) After 3 years of serving as Instructional Technologist, I retired and was rehired as CTE Curriculum Coordinator, which I have done for 3 years. I am anxious to learn some easier ways to complete the LPS and budget preparation.
On a personal note, I have been married for 35 years to the same man and we have 3 children, Travis who is 22 and farming; Meredith, who is 21 and a Senior at ECU, majoring in Communications and Public Service; and Benjamin, who is 19 and a Sophomore at NC State, majoring in agricultural education (he actually wants to be a teacher!)
I hope to continue working until Benjamin graduates, maybe even longer. I love my job and working with my teachers.
My major weakness is being an impatient person, and not understanding why some teachers don't do what they were hired to do. I am looking to learn lots of things during this internship.
My name is Wendy Buck and I work for Jones County Schools. I do Title I, Title II, Pre-K, k-12 curriculum, school improvement, and CTE. I have worked for Jones since Feb 2009. I served as a 21st CCLC director and briefly as secondary curriculum, CTE in Beaufort County. I have done a little bit of everything as an administrator but mainly administered grants that were written by the grant writer in Beaufort. I get married exactly 1 month from today. My greatest strengths include flexibility, a little knowledge in many areas, and I work quickly but pay attention to details. My weakness is trying to do too much at one time and the inability to say no to additional responsibilities. I'm learning though. I hope to retire from education eventually. Not sure in what capacity.
ReplyDeleteI am Erlene Brogden and I work with Wayne County Schools. I worked in industry with Burlington Industries for many years holding various duties including time study and work measurement, manufacturing supervisor, quality control manager, training manager, and plant industrial engineer. I helped establish work teams and many other innovative concepts while practicing continuous improvement techniqes. I worked in Mexico as the training manager helping with the start up of a new facility that replaced our facility in Mount Olive.
ReplyDeleteOur plant closed and I immediately started classes at East Carolina University taking courses for licensure in business education which I completed in one year. I was fortunate to be hired in Sampson County and taught business education at Union High School where I loved the staff and enjoyed the students. I moved to Wayne County and taught business education at Spring Creek High School. Again I loved the staff and the students. I still desired something different so I applied for a central office position as lead teacher for work based learning in Career and Technical Education and I was fortunate to land the job. I enjoyed the experience very much working with the county leadership, businesses, central office staff, and still had contact with our teachers and students. With the retirement of our CTE Director I was fortunate to move into the interim CTE Director spot where I am currently. This has been such an enjoyable experience meeting so many new people and getting to experience them sharing their knowledge and love for CTE.
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