Type Of Business:
Educational institute
Expertise:
Education; Mathematics; Organization; Art
Major Product/SVS:
Primary education
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Photography; Animals; Visiting zoos; Wildlife; Visiting Australia
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Growth and Development, La Salle University (1988); Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education, Kutztown State College (1982)
Affiliations Awards:
School Spirit Committee
Industry:
Special Education
Date of Distinction:
8/23/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She is giving, caring, sensitive to all the needs of her students, and wants them all to be successful.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as caring and giving.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She believes that communities should be more supportive of the educational needs of children, and unfortunately some are not.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Her maternal grandmother because she spend a lot of summers with her grandparents. They had a farm where she loved to spend her time. Her grandmother, and the experiences she provided for Joan, were forever memorable, and Joan would love to talk to her grandmother about those times.
Charity:
Volunteer, Collecting Can Tabs; Ronald McDonald House Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
28
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her drive to want to do her best and the support from her family and friends.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because Girl Scouts of the USA gave her the opportunity to work with special needs children; she loved it and stayed with it.
Extended Bio Profile:
As a kindergarten inclusion teacher, Ms. Hinderliter-Darnell feels that every day is an adventure, never knowing what the students will say or do. She and her co-teacher are always on their toes.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with special needs students; Trying to teach children the basics with goals set by the school; Working with children in special programs; Teaching mathematics; Writing reports; Customizing instruction based on each child's special needs
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hinderliter-Darnell will continue teaching.