Expertise:
Ms. Velez-Mack's expertise is in teaching and implementing new reforms for the school.
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Crocheting, Photography, Traveling, Playing Baseball
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Doctorate Degree, University of Phoenix; Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Administrative and Family Studies, Kean University (2001); Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Upsala College (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
Kappa Delta Pi: Chairperson, Yearbook; Chairperson, Book It; Who's Who International Historical Society of Professional Educators (2001); International Honor Society (2001)
Work History:
Teacher, East Orange Board of Education; Teacher, Newark Pre-School Council; Director, TLC Day Care Center; Teacher, Kinder Care Learning Center
Charity:
President, Greater North Parent Teacher Organization; Wahlstrom Academy Parent Teacher Organization
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Ensuring Positive Environment for Students Success, Meeting the Needs of Students to Achieve Academic Performance, Mentoring New Teachers
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year Award, Wahlstrom Academy (2004); Governor's Teacher Recognition Award, State Department of Education (2004)