Jill R. Curry
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Introspective Autobiography3009 Heartwood Crossing
Toano, Virginia 23168Williamsburg/James City County
Profile~ Native – Richmond, Virginia
~ Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix, 2009, August candidate
~ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hollins College, 1991
~ Associate degree, Southern Seminary Junior College, 1983
~ Professional development ~ Licensed in Virginia
Professional Philosophy
Achievement
Motivation
Communicati
on
Personal Character
Helpful
Fairness
Responsibility
Respect
Honor
Sponsorship Children’s holiday
celebration Celebrate our nation parade
Picnic on the lawn
Community Fall festival
Meals on wheels
Ride a pony
SCAN (stop child abuse now)
Parent’s night out
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
YMCA – 4-H – Community Development Resources
Hazelden Foundation
Richmond Symphony
Childhood bereavement
American Montessori Society – Williamsburg Montessori 2004 >
American Diabetes Association
Many others...
Leadership
Admit mistakes – do not gossip – be visible
Superior code of ethics - accountability
Enterprising spirit – innovation - persistence
Employee partnerships - commitment• Communication = motivation = achievement• Recognize contributions at all levels
Perspective – understanding what must happen
to reach a goal Lead by serving – listen – incorporate ideas
Positive interactions – stay on course
Vision > Plan > Prepare > Proceed > Pursue
Purpose
State of the heart cannot be
mandated by law.
Give what you are able
Make a difference
Never give up
Stand for something
Teach by nurturing the spirit
Be a role model
Attributes
Jill Curry
Family
Friends
Education
Professional
development
Humanities
Arts
Culture
Principles
Diverse
professional
experience
Sportsmanship
Endurance
Health
Wellness
Living Indoors
Nature is the greatest teacher Surrounded by beauty and scent Seasonal tree constantly changes Healthy, natural, enrichment In the home we care for her In the wild she provides for us Children need the wild
The Outdoor Stage “Nature teaches beasts to know their friends.”
~ William Shakespeare
Jill Curry’s personal bronze represents child enrichment - overlooking a nature preserve – located in a 7200 acre community she helped develop
Commune with nature daily promoting – health – wellness - development – agility –
vigor – independence – vision - courage
Nature ≥ confidence - self-esteem - awareness, - respect – kindness – community - citizenship
Work in partnership – family – schools – neighbors – organizations – inspire -
Communication = Motivation = Achievement
Y2009 Vision – Strategy – Preparation – Proceed – Pursue – Achieve
Culture – Community – Inspiration – Diversity – Enrichment
Partnerships in education – Communication – Camaraderie – Aspiration
Leadership - Development – Allegiance
Project based learning – Character education – Self-efficacy
Real world connectivity – Harmony with nature – Fruits of labor –
Animal husbandry – Training – Participation –
Student based business development using skills, tools, materials
Marketing stratagem – Student business plan in action
These are commitments to the right organization
References Suggested Views
Brown, Katherine. (2009, March 6). Jill Curry: Innovative leadership in the 21st century.
Professional Reference. Lee Hall, Virginia. [email protected]
Pergrams, O., & Zaradic, P. P. (2007, June 28). Kids picking TV over trees. Retrieved March
5, 2009, from Children & Nature Network:
http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/kids_picking_tv_over_trees/
http://www.childrenandnature.org/
http://www.childrennatureandyou.org/
http://www.campparents.org/
http://www.civicresults.org/
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