Women of Excellence
Sandra S. Watson |
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Title: | Teacher, Retired |
Industry: | Education |
Type of Organization: | School District |
Major Product/Service: | Education |
Expertise: | Dr. Watson taught special education classes in a number of local elementary schools to students with limited English literacy for 1st and 2nd grade. She taught the gifted and talented program for grades 4-6. After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Watson served as a network resource teacher for the Hammond Middle School, where she administrated and maintained the computer network. She also provided teacher support and expanded their use of technology. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | Alexandria, Virginia |
Affiliations: | Delta Kappa Gamma; Alexandria Education Association; Virginia Education Association; National Education Association; American Education Research Association; Who’s Who Among Students; Who’s Who in Education |
University/Degree: | B.A., Elementary Education, Minors, English and History, Furman University; M.Ed., Special Education, Memphis State University; Ph.D., Computer and Technology, George Mason University |
Born: | Eagle Pass, Texas |
Hobbies/Sports: | Smithsonian research expeditions, travel, studying overseas, teaching |
Work History: | Dr. Watson is retired from the Alexandria Public Schools, having served as a teacher from 1962 through 2005. |
Honors & Awards: | Best Teacher Award, ATP Class, 1982-1983 |
Published Works: | Presentations; Dissertation |
Career Accomplishments: | Dr. Watson believed in her students, respected them, and empowered them to be the best they could be. |