Expertise:
Ms. Gaines' expertise is in special education, overseeing summer camps, tutoring, working and supplying materials for students throughout the school year and organizing parent's meeting.
Major Product/SVS:
Education and Inspiration
Hobbies/Sports:
Listening to Jazz Music, Attending Jazz Events, Traveling, Attending Educational Workshops
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education, Beaver College (Now Arcadia University) (1979); Bachelor of Arts in Education, Benedict College (1974)
Work History:
Teacher in Elementary Education; Teacher in Special Education; Director, Pre-School Program, Chester Eastside Ministries; Director, Summer Camp, Chester Eastside Ministries; Director, After-School Program, Chester Eastside Ministries; Organizer, "How to Help Your Student This School Year" Workshops; Speaker of the Hours, Scholarship Luncheons
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of her career were being recognized as the Teacher of the Year by Wal-Mart and receiving the President's Award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 2006.
Charity:
Sunday School Teacher, Shiloh Baptist Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her desire to help the youth and her faith in God.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her mother, who was a teacher and social worker, and her interest in the education field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Gaines is a multiple myeloma and breast cancer survivor. She volunteers her time in speaking to children and adults about how God helps her to get through dealing with cancer.
Awards/Honors:
Teacher Under the Sun, Sun East (2007); Teacher of the Year, Wal-Mart