Expertise:
Ms. Stoneman's expertise is in writing discipline and English language conventions.
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing the Guitar, Singing, Golfing, Backpacking, Hiking Near Lake Tahoe, Baseball
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Education; Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1982)
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Stoneman began her career as a physical education teacher. She has always had a passion for sports.
Charity:
Queen Louise Orphanage; Volunteer, Girl Scouts of the United States of America; Habitat for Humanity International; Open Arms, South Africa
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her realization that with the proper guidance, children can be motivated to accomplish anything.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after her varied background enabled her to bring a large breadth of experience to the teaching profession.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Stoneman is a singer and guitarist who has performed professionally, as well as at weddings. Three years ago, she began a school newspaper. She feels that her experience in the Girl Scouts of the United States of America has helped her to develop as a person and express herself. In 1987, Ms. Stoneman worked as an administrative assistant for the Madison Muskies, a minor league affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. She also developed a Major League Baseball standards-based education program. Working under Dave Nelson, she is a Milwaukee Brewers coach and broadcaster.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Setting Standards for Students in a Combined Classroom, Conducting Programs for Students to Write Thank-You Letters to United States Veterans, Integrating United Sates Geography and History into Curriculum, Exposing Students to Life Outside of the Classroom, Overseeing Letter-Writing and Benefactor Guidance, Utilizing Innovative Educational Methods to Reveal Students' Academic Capabilities
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year Award, Westside School (2007); Teacher of the Year Award, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (2000); Green Angel Award, Girl Scouts of the United States of America (1980)