Veronica L. Dorsey
**** ***** **. *****: 308-***-****
St. Paul, NE 68873 Email: abqa9t@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To be a leader of education in a progressive educational institution that empowers students with
knowledge and skills for life.
EDUCATION
Master s in Educational Administration
- University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE anticipated 2013
Educational Endorsement in Family Consumer Sciences
- Iowa State University, Ames, IA 2008
Master of Arts in Education - University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Education - University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE 1999
Associate in Education - Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, NE 1997
High School - Stapleton Public School, Stapleton, NE 1994
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP
Palmer Public School, Palmer, NE 2009-present
Angel System Administrator
create classes on myElearning system
create users with myElearning accounts
trouble-shoot problems encountered with local user accounts
Technology Integration Specialist
assist teachers integrate technology into their daily courses
find and learn about cutting edge technology resources and tools
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - TEACHING
Palmer Public School, Palmer, NE 2009-present
Teach Family Consumer Science courses grades 7-12
Teach multiple classes via distance learning
Teach Health/PE courses grades K-12
Technology Integration Specialist
School Improvement Team member
Crisis Team member
Walnut Middle School, Grand Island, NE 2008-2009
Teach FCS Exploratory courses grades 6-8
Centura Public School, Cairo, NE 2002-2008
Teach Health, PE, and Family Consumer Science courses grades 7-12
Advisor for local FCCLA chapter
Coach Junior High volleyball
First Aid/CPR Instructor & Response team member
Behavior Leadership Team (BLT) member
Technology Team member
Longfellow Elementary, Hastings, NE 2001-2002
Teach Pre-K 6 physical education classes
Assistant Coach Hastings High School volleyball
Assistant Coach Hastings High School basketball
Uvalde Middle School, Uvalde, TX Spring 2000
Teach middle school physical education
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Professional Presentations:
ESU#3 Collaborative Staff Development Day January 2011
Afternoon Session - Using Technology in the FCS Classroom
Nebraska Career Education Conference June 2010
Breakout Session - Teaching FCS Using Technology
Powerteaching/Whole Brain Teaching 2009
Instructional teaching methods for Middle School students 2009
Round Table sessions -Career Education Conference 2006
Nebraska School Board Conference
Integration of Technology in the Classroom 2009
FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference
Professional Practices During Presentations 2005 & 2006
Local & State Committee Memberships:
ACTEN Nexus 11 Leadership Committee January 2011
FCS Visionary Planning Committee August 2010
FCS Strategic Planning Committee Aug 2010
21st Century Learning Strategic Planning Committee Member
Loup City Public Schools 2010
FCS State Endorsement Guidelines Committee Member 2009
District FCCLA Adviser 2005-2007
Professional Memberships:
Student Member - Nebraska Council of School Administrators 2009-present
American Educators Association 2009-present
Associate Member FCS Teachers of Nebraska 2005-present
Nebraska State Education Association 2003-2009
Professional Member NE Association of Heath, Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance 1998-2003
Awards & Honors:
FCSTN Teacher of the Year recipient 2011
Developer Award recipient 2011
Melinda Holcombe Memorial Scholarship recipient 2009
Outstanding Teacher Nominee - NTV 2008/2009
Ace Award Recipient Nebraska Association of FCCLA 2007
Entrepreneurs Educational Forum Scholarship recipient 2005
State Guffy Scholarship Recipient 2004
Published articles:
Connecting to Students Across the World . Fall/Winter 2009
Computers for Every Student? Fall/Winter 2006
Early Bird Specials for Soccer. JOHPERD. November/ December 2003
10 Minute Tickers for Basketball,Volleyball & Soccer .Strategies. December 2003
Conferences and Workshops attended:
Level 1 Crisis Team Training 2011
Nebraska Educators Technology Administration Conference 2010
Nebraska Emerging Administrators Workshop 2010
Enhanced knowledge and skills in relation to becoming an administrator
Participated in mock interviews
Developed new professional network and relationships
Nebraska Council of School Administrators Conference 2009 & 2010
Enhanced knowledge and skills in relation to becoming an administrator by attending breakout and keynote sessions
Developed new professional network and relationships
Nebraska Career Education Conference 2003-2011
Acquired helpful teaching techniques, foundational knowledge, and technology tools for use in the classroom
Health Sciences Educators Conference 2007
Developed new curriculum, lesson plans, and supplementary materials for a new Health Science course
Learned about new Health Science technologies and careers.
REFERENCES
Caroline Winchester - Superintendent of Schools
Chadron Public Schools
Work Address: 901 Cedar, Chadron NE 69337-2772
Work Phone: 308-***-****
Home Address: 736 West 10th St., Chadron NE 69337
Cell Phone: 308-***-****
Email: abqa9t@r.postjobfree.com
Shirley Baum - Nebraska State Department of Education
Retired Human Services & Resources Field Specialist
Retired Family & Consumer Sciences Specialist
Home address: 7311 Garland, Lincoln NE 68505
Home Phone: 402-***-****
Email: abqa9t@r.postjobfree.com
Jan Brandt - Nebraska State Department of Education
FCCLA State Adviser
Health Sciences Career Field Specialist
Work Phone: 402-***-****
Email: abqa9t@r.postjobfree.com
Gary Monter - Principal/Superintendent
Palmer Public School
Work Address: 202 Commercial St., Palmer NE 68864
Work Phone: 308-***-****
Email: abqa9t@r.postjobfree.com