Specialists and Target
Education
B.A., Morehead State University, KY
M ED Administration, Florida Atlantic University
Educational Experience
This is my 30th year teaching
elementary school and my 14th year teachingin the Cobb County gifted program.
Favorite Educational Quote or Philosophy
You miss 100% of the shots you never
take. Wayne Gretzky
Interesting Fact About Me
I love music, singing, dancing and the theater. I also love to read!
Education
BS Elementary Education from LSU
M.Ed in Special Ed from LSU
Gifted Certification - Louisiana and Georgia
Educational Experience
Self contained and Gifted resource for 5 years in Louisiana
18 years in Georgia
Favorite Educational Quote or Philosophy
Target motto: "Good is not good enough when better is expected."
Interesting Fact About Me
Early life: I was raised on a farm riding horses, climbing trees, fishing, and exploring.
Now: I love music, ballet, the mountains, and reading mysteries
Education:
B.S. in Education from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1975
M.A. in Education for the Diverse Learner from the University of Phoenix in 2001
Gifted Endorsement 2001
ESOL Endorsement 2007
Educational Experience:
1975-1979 taught first, third, and sixth grades math and Spanish in El Paso, TX
1979-1983 taught first and third grades in Kaiserslautern, Germany
1989-1999 taught first, second, and third grades in Clayton County, GA
1999-2001 taught first grade and gifted 3-5 in Puerto Rico for the Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools
2001-2007 taught at Addison Elementary as the TARGET teacher
Present time the ESOL teacher at Lewis
Favorite Educational Quote or Philosophy:
'Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all the questions.'
--Earl Gary Stevens
Interesting Fact About Me:
I am originally from El Paso, TX and speak two languages. I am the first female in my family to earn a college degree.
Janet Foster ESOL
Education
BA Georgia State University
MA Georgia State University
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Educational Experience
30 years teaching grades K-8
Retired from Fulton
County
Interesting Fact
I love music
Favorite Quote
“There is always a moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in…”
Graham Greene
Education:
B.S. in Physical Education and Biology from Berry College
Educational Experience
21 years of teaching
Middle School PE in Paulding County for 8 years
High School PE in Carroll County for 3 years
Middle School Science in Paulding County for 4 years
Favorite Educational Quote or Philosophy
"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity"
~Albert Einstein
Interesting Fact About Me
I used to be a blacksmith
Cindy Kropff (Media Paraprofessional)
Education:
B.S. in Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (K-12) from KSU
M.Ed. in Health & Physical Education (K-12) from Georgia State
Educational Experience
17 years of teaching PE
Favorite Educational Quote or Philosophy
"When you've exhausted all possibilities, remember this- you haven't."
Thomas Edison
Interesting Fact About Me
I enjoy running - even marathons
Megin Robinson - Media Specialist
Education:
B.A in Social Ecology, emphasis in Family & Child Psychology and Criminal Justice from University of California at Irvine
M.L.M. in Library Media Technology from Georgia State University
Educational Experience:
Kindergarten parapro @ Sope Creek E.S. for 1 year
Media Center parapro @ Sope Creek E.S. for 2 years
Favorite Educational Quote or Philosophy:
They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel. --Anonymous
Interesting Fact About Me:
My favorite place to be is at the beach with a good book!
Education:
BBA Georgia State University Management
MA Central Michigan University Management
Educational Experience:
3 Years Substitute Teacher
1 Year Palmer Middle Technology Paraprofessional
4 Years Lewis Elementary Technology Paraprofessional
Favorite Educational Quote or
Philosophy:
“Education is not the filling of a
pail, but the lighting of a fire.” W. B. Yeats
Interesting Fact About Me:
I am very fortunate to have lived in some very beautiful places around the world including Spain, Germany, The Azores, Australia, California, and the Southeastern US.
Education
B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina
Educational Experience
Kindergarten Parapro - 7 years
PE Parapro - 8 years
Favorite Educational Quote or Philosophy
"Never, never quit" ~Winston Churchill
Interesting Fact About Me
I'm a Bulldog and a Gamecock (a cocky bulldog?)