Major Product/SVS:
Education for grades K-12
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading; Spending time with family and friends, Playing computer games; Watching baseball games; Horseback riding
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Oakwood University, Summa Cum Laude (1999); Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology and Sociology, Carlton University (1992)
Affiliations Awards:
National Council for the Social Studies
Work History:
Bermuda Institute (1999 - present)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Seeing the first group of students that I taught (they were in 1st grade) graduate from high school.
Number Of Years In Profession:
13
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, her trust in God, and the support of her family. Her parents and grandmother always encouraged her to reach for the stars. Never settle for second best. Her parents and grandparents told her the motto, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again."
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because after completing a degree in anthropology and sociology, she was substitute teaching in her hometown, and she loved it. She was also very influenced by her first-grade teacher.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Blankenfeldt-Tucker is a well-rounded teacher who is dependable and reliable.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching all elementary subjects, except art, music and physical education, to the fourth grade; Running the department and operations of it; Coaching and mentoring other teachers in her department; Managing and ensuring that educational standards are being met
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years I still plan on teaching and molding lives. I also hope to obtain a master's degree in education.