Janice Marcum YOUR NEW DIRECTOR BACKGROUND My background

Janice Marcum YOUR NEW DIRECTOR

BACKGROUND � My background � I grew up in Lawrence County, Kentucky. My father was a coal miner, and my mother was a stay-at-home mom for most of my childhood. � I graduated from Lawrence County High School. � I went to college at Ashland Community and Technical College and Morehead State University. � During my college career, I worked as an intern at Inez Deposit Bank. I worked as a teacher for the after-school 21 st Century Program and as a tutor at Louisa Elementary, while completing my service time as an Ameri. Corps member. � I completed my student-teaching and first year of teaching at Louisa Elementary.

BACKGROUND � My background Continued… � I have spent most of my teaching career at Summit Elementary. � While teaching at Summit Elementary, I served as the school’s Parent Involvement Coordinator. I organized activities, such as our Testing Camp, Drama Workshop, and numerous parent trainings. � I have presented at national teaching conferences, such as the National Reading Styles Conference and the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference. � I was chosen, by the found of Blue Ribbon Schools, to participate in a special “Think Tank” Leadership Session and a special Leadership Session through Disneyworld. � I was nominated for Kentucky Teacher of the Year in 2008. � Currently, I am finishing my Master’s Degree in School Administration.

MY FAMILY � My husband (Pictured with me to the right. ) � � My dog � � J. D. Daisy Future children � I’m not sure if I want children of my own someday

WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY Shopping Serving God Family Playing Board Games Going to the Movies

WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY The Beach Good Friends The Lake Good Music Relaxing

I BELIEVE… � We are a team! � Collaboration only makes us stronger, because we are each other’s best asset. � We, as educators, never stop learning. Therefore, we should strive to always get better. � We should have high expectations for ourselves, as well as for those who work alongside us. � The relationships that we build are what matter most in life.

I BELIEVE… � Teaching and learning should always be our primary focus. � All decisions should be made based on what will have the best impact on student achievement. � We must be open to new ideas. � We must be open to others’ viewpoints and suggestions. � Everyone should be treated equally and fairly.

I BELIEVE… � Our students are what matter most. � We should be willing to do whatever it takes to instill a love of learning in our students. � We owe it to the students to given them our undivided attention and support, while they are in our presence. � ALL children CAN learn. � Our students know if we enjoy being with them. � We should show our students love, kindness, and compassion. � We should smile often, especially at school.

MOST OF ALL, I BELIEVE THAT LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN!!!

HOW TO CONTACT ME � Home Phone: (606) 547 -3211 � Cellular Phone: (606) 571 -7159 � Central Office Phone: (606) 928 -4141 � E-mail: janice. marcum 1@boyd. kyschools. us

THANK YOU FOR COMING � Please be patient with me, during this new transition. � If you have any questions or concerns, please know that I would love to speak with you. � Let’s work together to make this year wonderful, and let’s remember to keep KIDS at the center of everything we do!