Katie Preast, Ed.D.  

Objective:  As a professional educator, I strive to use my educational expertise to assist individuals with whom I come in contact.  As an administrator, I strive to facilitate the needs of the principals and teachers with whom I come in contact.  

Education:
Associate in Arts
General Studies
Tyler Junior College
1980-1981  

Bachelor of Science
Mathematics
University of Texas at Tyler
1981-1983  

Master of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Tyler
1984-1988  

Doctor of Education
Supervision of Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A & M University - Commerce
1990-1998  

Certificates:
Texas Teacher Certificate: Professional High School
Mathematics & Sociology
05/21/83 (Life)  

Teaching Experience:
2004 - Present    
Troup ISD
Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction  

1989- 2004    
Tyler Junior College
Managing Director/Chair/Instructor of Mathematics
Coordinator for the Accelerated Certification for Educators Program (ACE)  

1983-1989
T.K. Gorman High School
Teacher  

1986 (Spring)
Chapel Hill High School
Teacher  

Honors & Awards:
2000 & 2003
The Trio Appreciation Award

2000
The Dorothy Fay and Jack White Excellence in Teaching Award

1999 (Spring)
Mattie Alice Scroggin Baker Excellence in Teaching Award

1999 (Fall)
Mattie Alice Scroggin Baker Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee

1996
The Richard M. "Rick" Diamond Excellence in Education Award

1995
Student Senate Resolution in behalf of Innovative Teaching Practices

1992
Spiritual Life Committee Award