Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Kopsch-Hitchner’s expertise is in augmentative communication and assisted technology administration.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
ASHA Publications; CEC Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening, Water Sports, Skating, Cooking, Learning Spanish
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Northern Iowa; Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Michigan
Affiliations Awards:
North Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association; North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Industry:
Speech-Language Pathology
Date of Distinction:
7/9/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Kopsch-Hitchner’s commitment to teach children with disabilities and making a difference in their lives separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Kopsch-Hitchner's greatest career achievements were receiving a grant to help children with communication disorders and helping students to learn and write.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Kopsch-Hitchner would like to be remembered by her peers as a person striving to make a difference in the lives of exceptional children.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was receiving a grant to help children with communication disorders.
Charity:
Special Olympics; Operation Santa Claus, American Red Cross; Liaison, Wachovia's Angel Tree; Lions Club International
Number Of Years In Profession:
41
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her caring nature toward her students.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because of her education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Kopsch-Hitchner was the recipient of a $5,000 grant for Metro School from the Bank of America Foundation. She also conducts workshops for new and veteran teachers.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Caring for Children with Learning Disabilities, Coordinating Programs, Writing Grants, Operating Software Applications
Awards/Honors:
Emmy Award, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (2008)