Expertise:
Literacy education (undergraduate and graduate); Teacher-candidate instruction; Master's programs
Major Product/SVS:
Higher education
Favorite Business Publication:
Reading Teacher; Principal; Educational Leadership; Phi Delta Kappan
Education Degrees:
Ph.D., University of Nebraska (2005); Ed.S., Chadron State College (1999); Master of Education, Chadron State College (1993); Bachelor of Education, Chadron State College (1969)
Affiliations Awards:
NeKota Reading Council, Nebraska State Reading Association; National Association of Elementary School Principals; Association of Teacher Educators; Phi Delta Kappa International; International Reading Association; Graduate Council Representative, Graduate Coordinating Committee
Children's Names:
David, Matt
Work History:
12 years at Chadron State College
17 years K-8 at Sheridan County, Dist. #30--Mirage Flats,
4 years K-8 in Dawes County Schools
3 years in K-8 Cherry County Schools
Career Achievements:
Facilitated student learning and hopefully made kids excited about learning!
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was attending the NEWEST Program at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. It was co-sponsored by NASA, NSTA, NCTM, Trek of the Mammoth and Chadron State College.
Charity:
Local Charitable Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to networking skills, education and desire to learn new things.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her teachers and aunt, Mildred Cox, who was a phenomenal educator and made learning fun!
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising student teachers and the elementary education coordinating committee; Assessing student performance; Teaching reading instruction methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Education Certifications:
Certified: Elementary (K-8); Middle School (4-9), Mathematics and Social Studies; Secondary (7-12) Social Studies; Principal, Elementary
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Petersen aspires to learn more about the brain and experience professional growth.