Prior to the field of Education my previous employment includes working at Washington County Hospital 1984-1991 as a Registered Nurse. I am currently employed with Washington County Schools, since Jan 1991. I have had the privilege of accompanying HOSA Members to the HOSA National Leadership Conference 22 times. Greatest professional fulfillment comes three-fold: First, when I see students take what they learn in the Health Science Education classroom and implement that knowledge and skill in a HOSA competitive event where they compete against members from the district, state and national levels; Second, when students gain a certification they can use towards employment in the healthcare field; Third, when a former student graduates from a college/university and embarks upon a career in healthcare. Married for 30 years to Kerry West and have 2 sons, Brant and Josh.
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Teacher Interview: Crystal Taylor-Simon
My name is Crystal A. Taylor-Simon. I have been teaching for 10 years. I have spent all of those years teaching, here, at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, NC. I did not start my career as a teacher but I intend to finish it as one. I am very passionate about what I do and I enjoy bringing the Spanish language and culture to the masses. My philosophy about teaching is simple…I call it the 3 Cs: Care, Coordinate & Collaborate. I care about my personal life, my students and my profession. I coordinate with all stake holders of education in order to plan successfully to deliver a quality education to those around me. Finally, I collaborate with my students so that I can learn about them and their goals. By following these steps, in this order, I am able to use the knowledge that I gain from my family, coworkers and students to reflect on my teaching practices so that I can be the best teacher that I can be.