Expertise:
United States history and government
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her family; Traveling internationally; Hunting; Crocheting; Needlepoint
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in History, SUNY Fredonia (2003); Bachelor's Degree in History and Social Studies, SUNY Fredonia (2000)
Affiliations Awards:
TeachingAmericanHistory.org; Western Southern Tier Council for the Social Studies
Charity:
Ripley Pride Committee; Friends of the Library; Key Club; The Backpackers Club
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and dedication, and the support of her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her lifelong desire to be a teacher.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Thompson states that her biggest accomplishment is her family.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching social studies to sixth- through 12th-grade students
Education Certifications:
Certification in Teaching (7-12) (2003)
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year (2007); Honorary Citizen Award, The Grange
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Thompson intends to continue to grow and learn as a teacher. She also hopes to become more active within her community.