Expertise:
Early Childhood Education; Drama; Creative Writing
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Scrapbooking; Writing; Cooking; Entertaining; Working with art medium and computer technology; Yoga
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree, Concordia Teachers College (Now Concordia University) Seward, NE
Affiliations Awards:
Parent Teacher's League; Lutheran Education Association; National Lutheran School Accreditation
Place of Birth:
St. Charles
Industry:
Early Childhood Education
State/Country of Origin:
Missouri/USA
Date of Distinction:
6/29/2011
Work History:
Working with Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Career Achievements:
Planning Curricula for the Performing Arts Section in "Concordia Curriculum Guide: Grade 2 Visual Arts-Performing Arts-Physical Education Set," Concordia Publishing House (2008)
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Being able to teach children of former students.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
For each child in the world to have the best possible all-around education: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, academically, and physically.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Laura Ingalls Wilder, because the author's books have inspired her to become a writer since she was a little girl. She would love to know what inspired the author and to hear, first-hand, about the journey to becoming an author.
Expanded Biography:
Ms Podoll has also taught in other capacities where needed: 5th grade English, 5-6th grade creative writing; 5-6th grade art; 1st-3rd grade science and social studies; Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
Charity:
Volunteer Coordinator, Local School Math-A-Thon; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
regularly donates to Campus Crusade (CRU)
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
27
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for educating children.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always wanted to be a teacher since childhood.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Podoll was the director of a drama club for fifth to eighth grade for 20 years, in which she also helped write many of the scripts.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, computer skills, music, art and physical education to kindergartners and preschoolers; Playground patrol
Education Certifications:
Certified in CPR
continuing education courses for teacher licensure
Awards/Honors:
awarded with a plaque and money gift for 25 years of service to St. John Lutheran School in May, 2011
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Podoll intends to be teaching in any way possible about the things that she is passionate about.