Dr. Bell has just returned from Zimbabwe, Africa where she taught Transformational Leadership to 180 students dring the during the second semester of 2014, at Africa University in Mutare. She has worked in other countries in Africa, and retired from Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools where she served as a counselor, principal of a junior high and principal of a senior High school. She also served as director of the Department of Human Relations/ EEOC Officer, and Director of adult Educatuon and Summer School, before retiring'. In Las Vegas, she taught as an adjunct professor at UNLV. Dr. Bell served as the National President of the Bennett College Alumnae Association, where the alumnae raised their first one mllion dollars.. She and her husband have four children, eight grand children and one great grand son.
Just prior to going to Africa, Dr. Bell served as the National Vice President for Publlic Relations for the National Alumni Council of UNCF. Locally she volunteers with the Las Vegas Inter-alumni Council of the NAC of UNCF. Dr. Bell says she in tends to work until she goes to her eternal home. She is currently relaxing as she awaits her new assignment. She expects to teach, cr mentor or coach school administrators. She is active in her church, and serves as a liiturgist and a member of the Missions Team.
Most Memorable Moment:
Meeting Jackie Robinson and Dr. Benjamin Mays
High School: Lanier High in Lanett, DC
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Activities & Accomplishments:
Drama - Leads every year.
Editor in Chief of the School Newspaper.
Best Memories:
Sr. Prom
Experience
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I have 44 years of experience working in the
Teaching / K-12 Education industry.
Adjunct Professor|
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
From January 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Taught courses in Internship and Human Resources in Department of Educational Leadership.
Visiting Lecturer/Counselor|
Africa University
From January 2014 to June 2014 • 0 year(s)
Taught Transformational Leadership to 190 students in Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies. Served as counselor in Faculty of Education.
Educational Consultant|
U.S. Department of Education
From January 2010 to January 2014 • 4 year(s)
Worked in Office of Elementary & Secondary Schools on development of statewide testing programs.
Principal on Special Assignment|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 2008 to January 2010 • 2 year(s)
Supervised and evaluated professional staff of three eighth grade interdisciplinary teams at Robert Frost Middle School. Directed activities related to report cards, testing, and transportation.
Interim Principal|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 2006 to January 2008 • 2 year(s)
Supervised 64 professionals at Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents serving grades 1-12 students with serious emotional disturbances.
Director - Department of Adult Education/Summer Schools|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 2003 to January 2006 • 3 year(s)
Directed adult education programs including GED, ESOL, vocational courses, and summer school. Supervised over 70,000 professional and supporting staff and students.
Director - Department of Human Relations and EEO Officer|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 2000 to January 2003 • 3 year(s)
Promoted equal opportunity education environment and enforced civil rights legislation. Planned multicultural in-service programs for 95,000 students and 12,000 employees.
Principal|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 1995 to January 2000 • 5 year(s)
Supervised 160+ professionals at Seneca Valley High School serving 1800 students. Raised test scores by 125 points in first year.
Principal|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 1990 to January 1995 • 5 year(s)
Led Francis Scott Key Junior High School with 60 professionals serving 1800 students. School was designated a Model School for Integrated Education.
Assistant Principal|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 1985 to January 1990 • 5 year(s)
Selected and supervised professional staff at Northwood High School. Designed curricula and implemented computerized systems.
Administrative Intern/Assistant Principal|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 1983 to January 1985 • 2 year(s)
Supervised all staff at Piney Branch Middle School and served as Summer School Principal.
Counselor|
Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools
From January 1980 to January 1983 • 3 year(s)
Served as guidance counselor for grades 7-9 at Newport Junior High School. Co-conducted Parent and Teacher Effectiveness Training.
Guidance Counselor|
Princeton Regional Schools
From January 1978 to January 1980 • 2 year(s)
Provided guidance counseling services for students in grades 6-8.
Guidance Counselor|
Sequoia School District
From January 1975 to January 1978 • 3 year(s)
Counseled 11th grade students at Ravenswood High School. Coordinated tutorial program with Stanford University.
Counselor/Department Chairperson/Teacher|
San Diego Unified School District
From January 1970 to January 1975 • 5 year(s)
Served multiple roles at Lincoln High School and authored supplementary guide for Home Economics teaching.
Assistant to the Director|
Congo Polytechnic Institute
From January 1968 to January 1970 • 2 year(s)
Assisted director and taught English as a Second Language.
Teacher|
Detroit Board of Education
From January 1965 to January 1968 • 3 year(s)
Taught Home Economics at Marcy Elementary School.
