Expertise:
Ms. Vreedenburgh's expertise is in English as a second language and kindergarten through third grade instruction.
Major Product/SVS:
Education for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Students
Favorite Business Publication:
National Geographic Explorer; Consumer Reports; Forbes; Kiplinger's; Various Investment Publications; Various Medical Journals
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Investing in Real Estate, Painting, Sewing, Following Fashion Trends
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Elementary Education, Southern Illinois University; Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Southern Illinois University; French Degree, Earned in France
Affiliations Awards:
National Education Association; Hawaii State Teachers Association; Hawaii Adult Education Association
Work History:
Regular Edcuation and English as a Second Language Teacher, Kindergarten through Sixth Grades, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Community School for Adutls; Real Estate Agent; Independent Contractor; English as a First Language Teacher, Various Organizations and Schools Overseas (1970-1980); Director, Owner, Preschool, Overseas (1970-1980); Education Coordinator and Interpreter, United States Operation Mission and United States AID (1965-1997); Personnel Officer, Finance Institute (1965-1997); English as a Foreign Language Taecher, Vietnamese and American Association (1965-1997); Vietnamese Armed Forces Language School (1965-1997)
Career Achievements:
Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2005-2006); Proficient in Three Languages; Working Knowledge of Eight European, Oriental and Pacific-Based Languages
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is helping children succeed.
Charity:
Classroom Project, Collect Coins for Charity ; Hawaii Community Foundation; Local Food Bank; Mother's Against Drunk Driving; Local Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to teaching from the heart and reading a lot of children's books in order to inspire her students.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to make a difference and felt that teaching would be the best way to accomplish it.
Education Certifications:
Certificates in Oriental Language, Sorbonne University, Earned in France