Type Of Business:
Community college
Expertise:
Curriculum development and instruction
Major Product/SVS:
Higher education
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Gardening; Landscaping
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Auburn University (1992); Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision, University of Virginia (1972); Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Old Dominion University (1971)
Affiliations Awards:
P.E.O. Sisterhood; Phi Delta Kappa International
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is assisting students to learn the importance of life.
Charity:
Progressive Animal Welfare Society; Habitat for Humanity International
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to build relationships with faculty and students, and to being sensitive to different learning styles.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was always interested in learning and wanted to help children with their difficulties.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Blevins was an acting principal, and director of drug prevention programs in Alabama. She also served as a coordinator in Virginia. She is a member of the outreach committee at Roanoke-Chowan Community College.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising faculty of the developmental department; Approving and disapproving leave requests; Helping students with problems and assisting them to learn new methods; Teaching five classes on developmental reading; Scheduling for each semester; Advising students; Coordinating a lateral entry program for people aspiring to become certified teachers; Making arrangements with the education department for people to be certified; Attending departmental meetings; Scheduling; Budgeting
Education Certifications:
Certification in Elementary Education; Certification in Early Childhood Education and Administration
Awards/Honors:
Stanford Who's Who; Who's Who in American Education; Outstanding Graduate Student, Auburn University
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Blevins hopes to continue teaching.