Contact
Education
Phone
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Scottsville, VA 24590
Address
Lisa Johnson Black
S p e c i a l E d u c a t i o n T e a c h e r
Responsible for providing instruction for students served in the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital Education Program ages ranging from 2-22. Creates a positive learning environment in a hospital setting where students develop language, motor, pre-academic, personal-social and adaptive skills. Collaborates with medical staff and physicians in order to adjust, modify, and differentiate curriculum, provide inclusive opportunities and use effective research-based methods of instruction to suit each individual student’s specialized needs when enrolled in the Hospital Education Program. Communicates with the student’s Local Education Agency as a liaison and helps transition students back to school after the hospital admission. Experience
Inpatient hospital teacher for grades PreK-12
Hospital Teacher
Third Grade Teacher
2003-Present
1999-2002
Appomattox County Schools
Third Grade Teacher
1994-1999
Fluvanna County Schools
Charlottesville City Schools
Mary Baldwin University
University of Virginia
Masters of Arts in Education
Gifted and Talented Ed. Certification
2008
2000
Writing and implementing
Individualized Education Plans
Collaborating and communicating
with families and medical team
Developing and implementing
instructional plans for students
Trauma support for patients
Expertise
1994
Bachelor of Arts in English
Longwood University
Volunteer Work
September 2022 - Present
Helpline Volunteer Victim Advocate, Mothers Against Drunk Driving I provide confidential and compassionate support by phone for anyone who may need emotional support with grief, loss, supporting a friend or family member, or victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving. 2022-Present
Member of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Mid-Atlantic Advisory Board, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
I work with the region to broaden MADD's operation and assist the region in increasing awareness. I provide leadership and strategic guidance to determine how to best implement programs and services in order to achieve MADD's mission.
2016-Present
University of Virginia Trauma Support Volunteer, University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA
I provide support to inpatient victims of trauma at bedside and support to outpatient victims of trauma through monthly support group meetings. 2015- Present
MADD Volunteer, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
I participate in a variety of events including Walk Like MADD, Emcee of Walk Like MADD (Richmond, VA), Speaker at multiple Police Academies including the Virginia State Police, Emcee of MADD Virginia Law Enforcement Awards, Emcee f i f f d k i f ddi i l
Public Speaking Skills
References
Nancy Caton
Hospital Education Director,
Charlottesville City Schools
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Links
Awards
2020
Golden Apple Award/Charlottesville City Schools
Honors outstanding educators in Charlottesville and Albemarle who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and involvement in the community outside the school. 2017
Victim Perseverance Award/The Fluvanna Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and The Victim/Witness Assistance Program
In Commemoration of Crime Victims’ Rights Week for strength, resilience, and perseverance 2016
Distinguished Dozen Award/The Daily Progress
Every year the Daily Progress selects 12 individuals from the community as it’s distinguished dozen. 2012
Volunteer Partner of the Year/University of Virginia Health System In recognition of valuable contributions and commitment to the UVA Health System Volunteer Program 2008
Outstanding Master of Arts in Teaching Student/Mary Baldwin University Awarded to one graduate student who demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and also made a meaningful contribution to their profession.
Distinguished Dozen - Lisa Black
Hospital Education Program
MADD Around Virginia
MADD Article - Crash Survivor, Lisa Black, Sets Lofty Goal and Achieves It
Mom Make Important Promise After Surviving Horrific Crash Survivor Lisa Black Inspires Her Community with Active Recovery in Hand
UVA News Article -Lisa Black Surviving and Thriving After Serious Trauma
UVA Thursday Hero - Lisa Black
UVA Video - Lisa Black Surviving and Thriving After Serious Trauma Walk Like MADD
Cristi Cousins
Program Specialist, MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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