1. INTRODUCING ‘JACQUENETTE KING’ Educator Counselor Administrator

2. JACQUENETTE ‘THE PERSON’

3. FAMILY ORIENTED  I AM NUMBER 10 OF 11 SIBLINGS.  MY MOTHER IS 84 YEARS OLD.  I HAVE A TOTAL OF 91 NIECES AND NEPHEWS.  WE ARE A VERY CLOSE FAMILY.

4. THE PERSON OF JACQUENETTE KING  MOST PEOPLE CALL ME JACKIE!  I AM SINGLE.  I WAS MARRIED FOR 15 YEARS.  I DO NOT HAVE ANY BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN (10 God-children).  IT IS A BLESSING THAT I AM STILL ALIVE.  I HAVE HAD THREE KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS.

5. PERSONAL INTERESTS

6. JACQUENETTE ‘THE PROFESSIONAL’

7. JACQUENETTE ~ THE PROFESSIONAL  I WAS EMPLOYED AS AN EDUCATOR FOR 18 YEARS.  2 YEARS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM  16 YEARS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR  Junior High Science Teacher  Science Department Chair  Assistant Principal (4 Years)  School Counselor (15 Years)

8. JACQUENETTE’S EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND  GRADUATED FROM WHITNEY YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL  GRADUATED FROM LEWIS UNIVERSITY IN ROMEOVILLE ~ BA IN SOCIAL WORK  ATTENDED CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY ~ TEACHER CERTIFICATION STUDENT  COMPLETED BIBLICAL COUNSELING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WITH MT. CARMEL MINISTRIES

9. JACQUENETTE’S EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND  PUBLIC EDUCATION  ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CPS)  HIGH SCHOOL  COLLEGE (STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION)  PRIVATE EDUCATION  COLLEGE (CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION)

10. KEY EXPERIENCE  My fifth grade teacher had a lasting impact on my life. She did not show any interest in educating the students. I spent the entire year writing definitions and sentences. I was not accustomed to this type of teacher. I completed all of the assignments issued. Unfortunately, they were not designed to help the student master the concepts required for promotion. My standardized scores did not indicate much growth from the previous grade. My scores were normally two years or more above grade level. As a student I was not motivated to learn, excel, or care about education.  As a result, I was motivated to be the type of student to be responsible for my own education. I decided that I would not let anyone or anything hinder my ability to grow, learn, and excel in the academic realm. My philosophy on education began to develop at this age. Hence, my fifth grade teacher also had a great impact on my commitment, creativity and flexibility as it relates to my role as an educator. I am totally committed to excellence in education as a student and a teacher.

11. JACQUENETTE’S FUTURE GOALS & ASPIRATIONS  IT IS REWARDING TO HELP OTHERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS. HENCE, I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN COUNSELING.  TWO POSITIONS I HOPE TO HAVE IN THE FUTURE ARE:  GUIDANCE COUNSELOR  CAREER COUNSELOR

12. JACQUENETTE’S FUTURE GOALS & ASPIRATIONS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR  I WOULD LIKE TO HELP ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, AND/OR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES REALIZE THEIR EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL GOALS. I WOULD ALSO BE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING THEM TO IDENTIFY, COPE AND OVERCOME BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES/CONCERNS. CAREER COUNSELOR  I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING ADULTS AND YOUTH TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE SKILLS. CULTIVATING VARIOUS SKILLS WOULD BE BENEFICIAL IN ASSISTING ADULTS AND YOUTH AS THEY ENDEAVOR TO CHOOSE CAREERS AND/OR SEEK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

13. JACQUENETTE’S FUTURE GOALS & ASPIRATIONS  A MASTER’S DEGREE IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF MY FUTURE CAREER. THE FOLLOWING FACTORS SERVE AS A TESTAMENT OF MY NEED TO ATTAIN AN ADVANCED DEGREE:  PURSUING AN ADVANCED DEGREE IS A TESTAMENT THAT AS AN EDUCATOR I VALUE THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.  AN ADVANCED DEGREE WILL ENHANCE AND IMPROVE MY CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALAYTICAL SKILLS.

14. JACQUENETTE’S FUTURE GOALS & ASPIRATIONS  AN ADVANCED DEGREE INCREASES ONE’S MARKETABILITY AND IS ADVANTAGEOUS IN TODAY’S COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET.  AN ADVANCED DEGREE ASSISTS TO ESTABLISH ME AS AN EXPERT IN MY FIELD.  AN ADVANCED DEGREE IMPROVES SKILLS REQUIRED TO INCREASE MY EFFECTIVENESS IN MY PROFESSION.  PURSUIT OF AN ADVANCED DEGREE ALSO FOSTERS THE CONCEPT THAT I HAVE A DESIRE TO EXCEL IN MY FIELD OF STUDY.

15. EDUCATIONAL QUOTE “EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD” NELSON MANDELA