Expertise:
Learning disability education
Hobbies/Sports:
Theater; Concerts; Reading; Swimming; Spending time with her friends; Walking on the beach; Taking care of her three year old granddaughter; Volunteering
Education Degrees:
Master's Coursework in Educational Administration; Master's Degree in Special Education, Northeastern Illinois University (1970); Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Northwestern University (1958)
Affiliations Awards:
Former President, California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability
Charity:
Local School; Museum of Tolerance, Simon Wiesenthal Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
46
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Young began her career as a third-grade teacher. She worked within special education as a teacher administrator and instructor training teacher-in-service. She taught post-secondary education in 1990 and became president of CAPED.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Planning and evaluating programs; Accommodating students with disabilities; Evaluating employees; Financing; Academic and disability counseling; Writing reports and grants; Marketing
Education Certifications:
Certification in Educational Administration
Awards/Honors:
Award of Excellence, Elementary School, Who's Who Among America's Teachers (1973); Award of Excellence, Who's Who in America for Child Development Professionals
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Young intends to travel, spend time with her granddaughter, and work small jobs within the education industry.