Title: Vice President, Executive Editor
Company: Osage Bend Publishing Company
Location: Jefferson City, MO United States
Affiliations/Associations/Societies:
- 4-H Jefferson City leader (1978-1981)
- American Legion Auxiliary
- Boys & Girls Club, assist individuals with government processes for applying for disability and taxes
- Camp Quality (for kids with cancer), community volunteer (1993-1995)
- Corwin Publishers, reviewer
- Council for Exceptional Children: Legislative chairman, Secretary treasurer, President, subdivisions of learning disabilities and mentally retarded and pioneers (1988-2005), Board representative Missouri Council (1973-1988), State Federation president (1984-1986), International Delegate (1974, 1985), Non-registered Lobbyist (1983-2005)
- Delta Kappa Gamma: Speaker national circuit (1991-1999)
- Educational Resource Information Center, board of directors (1993-2000)
- First Christian Church: Elder, Deacon, Sunday school teacher, Community Outreach (1985-Present)
- General Federation Women’s Clubs: 1st Vice President
- Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce: At Risk area program task force (1993-1997)
- Learning Disabilities Association: Chapter President, Executive Board Directors (1975-1991)
- Missouri State Teachers Association: Non-registered lobbyist (1987-1997)
- National Publications, Author (1992-2005)
- Nursing homes entertainment, community volunteer (1996-2016)
- Professional development standing committee, International council (1997-2001)
- Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, monthly meals, community volunteer
Achievements:
- Honoree, Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award (2020)
- Inductee, Top Professionals of the Year, Marquis Who’s Who (2020)
- Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2020)
- Featured, “Who’s Who in America,” Marquis Who’s Who (2000-2004)
- Featured, “Who’s Who in American Education, Marquis Who’s Who (2004-2008, 1992-1997)
- Featured, “Who’s Who of American Women,” Marquis Who’s Who (2006-2007, 1999-2000)
- Featured, “Who’s Who in the Midwest,” Marquis Who’s Who (1994-1997)
- Honoree, International Special Education Teacher of the Year (1992)
- Honoree, Missouri State Special Education Teacher of Year, Missouri Federation Council for Exceptional Children (1991)
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