Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Flower gardening; Enjoying art; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Administration, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (1996); Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (1996)
Affiliations Awards:
ASCD; Kappa Delta PI; The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International;
International Reading Association
Children's Names:
Michelle Patrick & Matthew Powelson
Work History:
East Allen County Schools: 1994-2006
Fort Wayne Community Schools 2006-2011
Charity:
Local Church and civic organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to great leadership and an ability to collaborate well with her peers.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the inspiration of her great teachers.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Forming a partnership with Arts United and bringing real life experiences to students; Conducting student support meetings; Participating in case conferences; Data analysis to increase student learning; Conduct daily snap shots to monitor teacher effectiveness and to drive improvements in instruction
Education Certifications:
Trainer for Ruby Payne; Trainer for Fred Jones; Postive Classroom Discipline and Instruction
Awards/Honors:
Strathmore's Who's Who; The Global Directory of Who's Who
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Powelson intends to continue working for the same school district.