Type Of Business:
Christian child care and preschool academy
Marketing Area:
Local; Regional; National; International
Expertise:
Preschool education; Development of reading skills
Major Product/SVS:
Child care services; Preschool education
Hobbies/Sports:
Writing plays for the theater and screenplays; Walking along sunny California beaches; Spending time with her friends; Watching movies
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree, California State University, Los Angeles; Bachelor's Degree, California State University, Los Angeles; Coursework, The University of Southern California
Affiliations Awards:
Community Childcare Collaborative; National Association for the Education of Young Children
Charity:
Various Charitable Community Organizations
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her desire to have a positive impact on the lives on children.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after working as a high school teacher for 13 years. She found herself forced to graduate children who weren't properly prepared to enter society and she figured that by working as a preschool teacher, she could start kids on the right track early on in life.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Fenton Gentry uses a holistic teaching method to develop character in her students and instill in them the values of honesty and integrity, as well as elementary business skills.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Caring for and teaching children who are between the ages of 3 months and 5 years; Running an after-school program; Teaching children to read within two months via a method she calls Gentry Phonetic Reading; Directing one- and two-year kindergarten programs
Awards/Honors:
Teacher with Best Attendance Award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Fenton Gentry hopes to franchise her reading education method and open several additional child care centers.