Martha Harper
Pittsburg,KS
Summary
During my 32 years of teaching, I have learned that the most important elements for students to learn is to provide a safe and encouraging environment. My experience has proven that meeting kids where they are and providing them with learning opportunities that align with each student's unique capabilities will give them the best chance for success. It is also important to me that children learn good habits for healthy living and that is what I aspire to provide.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Educator
USD 249 Frontenac
Frontenac, KS
08.1991 - Current
- Trained in Success For All Reading during summers and professional development opportunities.
- Implemented Success for All Reading to my student in my classroom for 24 years.
- Prepared and maintained positive classroom environment to insure student learning and their physical, social and emotional development.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in Math, Science, English, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Social Studies and Cursive Handwriting.
- Work with each individual kid to construct a educational plan to meet their needs.
- Trained in the Seven Habits of Healthy Kids and utilize its concepts to build a platform for students to by more successful in their education and healthy living.
- Works with students' families to insure their success.
Coaching
USD 249 Frontenac
Frontenac, KS
08.1991 - Current
- Volleyball- Varsity, Junior Varsity, Jr. High
- Varsity Head Volleyball Record 243-92
- Volleyball CNC Coach of the Year 2000
- Volleyball Sub-State Champions 1999, 2002
- Girl's Basketball- Varsity, Junior Varsity
- Basketball Sub-State Champions 2018
- Track and Field- Junior High
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-1991
High School Diploma -
Neosho High School
Neosho, MO08-1987
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- College Athlete at Pittsburg State University- Basketball (4 years), Track and Field- Discus and Shot Put (4 years) and Volleyball (1 year)
- All-American NAIA Shot Put 1989
- Uniserve Southeast/KNEA Involve Award 2008
- Started Jr. High Volleyball program 1998
- Organized and managed Volleyball summer league of 15 JV/ 15 Varsity teams 2020-present
- Co-President Frontenac Youth League Basketball 2007-2010
References
- Brandy Stanley- Principal of Frontenac High School (620) 704-4735
- Destry Brown- Superintendent of Ft. Scott High School (620) 249-4447
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Educator
USD 249 Frontenac
08.1991 - Current
Coaching
USD 249 Frontenac
08.1991 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pittsburg State University
High School Diploma -
Neosho High School
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