Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Hayes' expertise is in special education.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Instructor
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Pastel Painting, Making Porcelain Dolls
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Teaching, Grand Canyon University (2003); Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1989)
Affiliations Awards:
Life Member, Parent-Teacher Association
Industry:
Special Education
Children's Names:
Sheryl, Gary, Karen
Date of Distinction:
10/25/2008
Work History:
Teacher, Animas Public Schools, Animas, NM (1990-Present); Teacher, Vail Pittman Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV (1989-1990); Director, Teacher, Sunset High School, Las Vegas, NV (1985-1989); Substitute Teacher, Teacher Aide, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV (1979-1985); Clark County Social Services, Las Vegas, NV (1977-1979); Homemaker (1971-1976); Supervisor, University of Northern Colorado Computer Center (1965-1971)
Career Achievements:
Award for Excellence in Student Achievement, New Mexico State School Board Association (2003); Teacher of the Year Award, Animas Public Schools (2000); Teacher of the Year Award, Student's Choice, Southwestern New Mexico, Sunwest Bank and KNFT Radio (1995); Dean's List (1987-1989); Teacher of the Year Award, Sunset High School, Las Vegas, NV (1987)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Hayes' use of play therapy and toys to teach preschool children separates her from her peers. They learn while they play.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Hayes' greatest career achievement is that she has been healthy enough to teach for as long as she has. She still enjoys teaching and is not looking forward to retirement.
Charity:
Paralyzed Veterans of America; American Red Cross; Disabled American Veterans
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her caring nature.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Teaching Special Education for Kindergarten through 12th Grade Students, Caring for Developmentally Delayed Students
Education Certifications:
Certification in Early Childhood Education Level 3, State of New Mexico; Certification in Elementary Education Level 3, State of New Mexico; Certification in Special Education Level 3, State of New Mexico
Awards/Honors:
Award for Excellence in Student Achievement, New Mexico State School Board Association (2003); Teacher of the Year Award, Animas Public Schools (2000); Teacher of the Year Award, Student's Choice, Southwestern New Mexico, Sunwest Bank and KNFT Radio (1995); Dean's List (1987-1989); Teacher of the Year Award, Sunset High School, Las Vegas, NV (1987)