My name is Susan Kaplan Teller and I am a graduate of Florida State University.  I have been teaching for 12 years.  Currently, I am teaching 4th grade math and science at Dolphin Bay Elementary School in Miramar.   I am the immediate past president of Beta Alpha.  I was married on August 1, 2010. This winter I will be traveling to Rome, Italy for our honeymoon.

My name is Betty Bunnell. I am a native New Yorker, having received my B.A. & M.A. degrees in music education from Queens College of the City University. I have lived in Florida since 1968, and retired Feb. 28, 2010, celebrating 41 years in education. Music and gifted education were my passion. I also served as Elementary Music Supervisor, and Exceptional Student Education Specialist.

Honors: Master Teacher Award from the Broward County Division of Instruction; President of the Broward County Music Teachers Association; Arts Teacher of the Year nominee; Vocal Instructor Fellowship Award from St. Mary's College, Raleigh, N.C.; Fulbright Memorial Fund Educator Scholarship to Japan, Oct. 2004.

Church and Community Service: Children's Liturgy and Bible School staff at St. Maurice Church, Ft. Lauderdale; Choir Director since 1992, at St. Bartholomew Church, and music advisor to "Footprints of Faith" liturgical dance ministry; Outreach music and dance programs to retirement and nursing homes in the Hollywood area; Broward Teachers Union Retirees member; Voice recitals, and opera performances of "La Traviata" at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center; Member of DKG, Beta Alpha chapter since 2010.

Interests: Singing, playing flute and piano, opera, travel, gourmet cooking, politics, languages, home decorating, gem and mineral mining, jewelry making, and enjoying my 7 grandchildren.

Myrna Santos is the Director of her own enterprise, English Made Easy, an English and ESOL school in Sunrise, Florida-- www.EnglishMadeEasy.us She is also a Language Trainer for CARTUS, a worldwide relocation company. An alum of Adelphi University and Florida Atlantic University, with a focus on Languages and Linguistics, she has taught English, Writing, and ESOL to all ages and levels for 18 years. Most recently, she has taught Writing for Nova Southeastern University, and has taught ESOL at FAU's Intensive English Institute until summer, 2010. She is an avid presenter at MLA Conferences, and has chaired panels and presented extensively in the US and Canada. This November, 2010, she will be chairing and presenting at a panel taking place at the SAMLA Conference, in Atlanta, GA. Its title: "A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

Jane writes, I was in sales for steel resellers prior to becoming a teacher. After surviving breast cancer I went back to school to pursue a career of giving. I taught 10 years in a private school before coming back to Bayview Elementary. Bayview is where I was lucky to have our own Nancy Wengren as my mentor teacher! Can you image anything more perfect? Last year I completed my gifted endorsement and will complete my reading endorsement this year. Best of all I have Nancy across the hall as a mentor, prayer partner and friend.

Nancy writes, I was born in Chicago, but consider myself a Ft. Lauderdale native now having lived here for 57 years. I have taught at one school in Broward county since 1959, Bayview Elementary. The enrollment the first year I taught was less than 300 and now we are almost double that. Believe me that is one thing that has changed but the family atmosphere has not. I have taught Kindergarten, Pre- First, First, Second, and Third grades. I don't want to teach children taller than myself. I have had many second generation students and in a few years I may have the third generation. I also am a 30 year veteran as a GIrl Scout Leader, an active member of The First Church of Christ, Scientist and a dedicated Dolphin fan in addition to my memberhship in Delta Kappa Gamma. I live in Wilton Manors with my two dogs, a cat, a turtle and a fish in what I consider to be my dream house. I am a very happy camper.

I am a native Floridian, born in Miami. I grew up in a scouting family. I was an active scout well into high school. Camping, canoeing, merit badge work filled my time. I attend reunion weekends once a year with scouting friends I knew 55 years ago, we still sing all those songs, craft and support each other through cancer and life in general. My hobbies include stained glass, beading and rubber stamping. I was also honored this year by my peers as "The Teacher of the Year" at Walter C. Young Middle School.

Glenda, a native of Montreal, graduated with her degree in Studio Art from the University of California - Riverside and her Masters in Art Therapy from College of Notre Dame in Belmont California. She moved to Florida 21 years ago and has been teaching art in elementary school school for the past 15 years. She currently works at Coconut Palm Elementary and Broward College. Glenda got Nationally Board Certified in 2003 and has been a mentor for art teachers and new teachers in the county. Last year she started editing the "Tried and True Tips for Art Teachers" column in Arts and Activities Magazine. She also volunteers at Douglas Gardens North, a low income senior housing facility, sharing her art experience with the seniors. Glenda is the co-president of the Broward Art Education Association and on the board of the Florida Art Education Association. She has presented workshops and talks at the county, state and national level and also internationally.

Elaine was born and raised in the Indianapolis, IN area but moved to Florida in 2009. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Spanish from Purdue and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Butler University. She taught grades K-3 in the Indianapolis Public Schools for 41 years before retiring. She has a daughter and son and a Siberian Husky. Elaine is collector of seashells, dolls, and tea cups. She loves to cook, craft ( especially card-making), and travel. Her favorite vacation spot is Sanibel Island. Elaine holds membership in 3 educational groups that sponsor scholarships: Delta Kappa Gamma, PEO, and Alpha Delta Kappa. She is also a member of the Southern Handcraft Society. Currently she is serving as an officer in each of them.

Sally was born and raised in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennslvania. She has taught elementary, middle and college level in Pittsburgh, Memphis, and Coral Springs. After 42 years, she retired but still teaches gifted online courses for Broward Virtual University and writes for Multimedia Schools Magazine. This is Sally's 20th year as a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She has served two bienniums in Beta Alpha as chapter president, chaired numerous committees, and currently serves as our treasurer. Sally has been active at the state level as a member of the nominating committee, District V Director, State and International Special Events Chair for Mu State, and Corresponding Secretary. She is a frequent presenter at District, State, Regional, and International Conventions. At this year's State Convention, she was inducted into the Mu State Hall of Fame. Sally received National Board Certification in 1999, was named Florida's Gifted Teacher of the Year in 1992, serves as co-director of Vacation Bible School at First United Methodist Church, and is currently serving her second year as president of the Coral Springs Chapter of the Southern Handcraft Society.

I was born in Houston, TX . I lived in Houston and Austin, TX before relocating to Margate, FL in 2004. I have a B.A. degree in English and History from the University of Houston. I taught American History at Lake Travis High School for 9 years and retired in 2004. I have been substitute teaching in Florida at a prep school. I enjoy being around the students as it keeps me in the loop. I am very active in my condominium association where I serve as Vice-President of the Condo Board. I am an avid reader and love my new Kindle! My husband Norman and I enjoy the great Florida weather. We have two grandchildren Wren and Eli. I have been a member of DKG since 1992 when I was initiated in Houston, TX.

I was initiated into DKG in 1985 and was a member of Xi Chapter before transferring to Beta Alpha in 2005. I have served as chapter secretary, first vice-president and president. I have served as the Mu State website administrator since 2005. I have also been active in the American Art Therapy Association serving as the national president and the national conference chair of the association

I was born in New Britain Connecticut but have been a resident of Broward County since 1956. I was a member of the first graduating class of Nova High School in Davie, Florida when the school was funded by the Ford Foundation and referred to as the Nova Educational Experiment. During that time the Davie school was nationally recognized as very progressive and offered a self-paced learning atmosphere for self-motivated students.

From 1990-1997 I worked as an art therapist in both the Broward and Miami-Dade public school systems with children and teens classified as severely emotionally disturbed with a variety of presenting problems, including those with serious medical conditions, psychiatric disorders and pervasive developmental disorders, including children with autism. From 1997- 2001 I directed the art therapy graduate program at Barry University in Miami Shores. My career experiences prior to 1990 and after 2001 included working as a teacher and supervisor in exceptional student education, as a reading specialist, as an elementary school guidance counselor and as an itinerant homebound teacher, instructing students with serious medical conditions. Now in private practice, www.arttherapyforchildren.com, I schedule art therapy and counseling services for children, teens, and their families in their homes.

I am married to Tom Snow and have two step-children Eric Snow ( married to Lisa) and Sheri Snow Cirilo ( married to Tay) and four grandchildren Eric, age 14, Evan, age 11, Lela, age 5 and Brendan, age 5. I have been a member of Saint Maurice Catholic Church since 1976,and served the community as a member and later director of the Saint Maurice Liturgical Dance Group for over 20 years.

Marti Milberg McLean is a Miami Beach native and a product of the Miami-Dade County Public School System. Teaching since 1985, she has taught all grades including university teaching. For 11 years she taught Adult-Vocational and Education and Childhood Education as the Director of Childhood Programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center. In 1998 she was selected as Runner-Up for Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year. She is also a Board of Trustee for Kidco Childcare Center, which serves over 500 children in the Wynwood area in Miami. Marti is currently teaching 2nd grade at Palm Cove Elementary School in Broward County.

Life is a journey and this brief biographical sketch is a snapshot of that journey. I grew up in NYC and graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY where I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree. After my marriage and having a family, I moved to Florida. In 1991, I graduated from the University of Miami with my Masters Degree in Education and in 2008, I completed and defended my PhD dissertation in Educational Leadership at Florida Atlantic University. I have had the privilege of working in various school settings as an administrator and teacher but I find that teaching is still my passion. I am looking forward to my active participation in the DKG Beta Alpha Chapter and exploring this new path on my journey.

I taught 35 years in Florida, in St Lucie, Miami-Dade, & Broward Counties. I spent the last 25 years at Bayview Elementary School and taught all grades & many multiage class combinations. I am also endorsed to teach gifted students. I have two sons and 4 grandchildren, 2 boys and 2 girls, ages 1-31/2. I do a lot of baby-sitting. What a joy! Today I tutor, volunteer at my church, & now have time to redecorate my home. I love teaching & was fortunate to have taught for so long many years.

I have been teaching for 32 years: in Japan, Iowan and Florida. My certifications are in K-12 Visual Arts, ESE, Gifted, and General Education K-6. and I have a Master’s Degree in Integrated Arts Leadership from Nova University. I am presently teaching in Conniston Middle IB World School in in West Palm Beach. The school has a partnership with the Kravis Center and the Norton Museum. I have written three courses for online teacher re-certification, assisted with writing and reviewing art textbooks, and have been awarded grants from CITI Bank, and Broward Education Foundation,. Most recently I received a National Endowment for the Arts grant with the Morikami Museum for an Artist-in Residence from Japan to work with my students in February 2012. I have also taught for the Boca Museum of Art. I have been honored as the Broward County Arts Teacher of the Year, 2003, Florida Art Teacher of the Year, 2003, and a finalist for the National Teachers Halls of Fame, 2009. Teaching through ther arts is a passion for me and I can see the positive results of how the arts impact children. They achieve, learn, grow, and become problem solvers.

I am a native Floridian, born and raised in Miami. I graduated from Florida International University with a Master’s in Reading Education and have been teaching for 23 years, 14 years in Dade County and nine years in Broward County. I have taught Pre-K –3 and have been the Reading Resource Specialist at Dolphin Bay Elementary School for the past two years. I have been married to Perry for 27 years and have two beautiful children. Perry Junior who graduated from the University of Central Florida this past May and Nina who is a senior at Everglades High School. During my leisure time I love to read and travel.

I was born in Alabama but grew up in Fort Lauderdale. I attended Lutheran Central School K-8 and Lutheran High School in Davie, and graduated from Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale in 1987. I graduated from the University of Florida, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree in 1993. I started my teaching career at Rock Island Elementary. After two years I transferred to Bayview Elementary and have been there ever since. I am married and have one son, Mohammad Khaleel who is four years and will be attending Kindergarten at Bayview next year. I live in Fort Lauderdale.

I was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. I went to Brooklyn College and earned a degree in Early Childhood Education, I also received a Masters in Special Education at the same institution and received a third degree in School Administration and Supervision from City College of New York.

I married and had three children,( two girls and one boy) all of whom are now adults. Upon the death of my husband we all moved to Florida. In Florida I became certified in Gifted. I started my doctorate at Florida International University, I am finished except for my dissertation. I worked in education for ten years in New York and fifteen years in Florida

I love to travel and when my children were young we traveled and saw most of the world. Now that they are adults and I am retired (four years) I have renewed my love of travel. In the last four years I have traveled around the whole world for the second time. I love to meet new people and explore their new and different cultures. At the present time I am president of an organization called Simunye (Zulu for we are one). We travel with the purpose to trace the African Diaspora, and to bring school supplies to those in need.

In 1943 I moved with my parents and older sister from Gainesville, Florida to Fort Lauderdale because my father had been asked to establish an agriculture program at the two Broward County high schools, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach ( How the county has grown since then ! ). I am a graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School and Stetson University where I was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. I taught nine years at Bayview Elementary Schools until my three children, Cynthia, David , and Jeffrey were born. I now have four grandchildren.

I am a 60-year member of the First Baptist Church and serve on the history committee. I am a 45 year member of DKG International Society of Key Women Educators and past-president of Beta Alpha Chapter, District V. I love to play and sing gospel music and study Scripture. I enjoy scrapbooking, cross-stitching and gardening ( Charlie called it “fluffing the flower beds.” ). Since 1995 I have worked part-time as a cashier at Publix Supermarket in the Plantation Towne Mall.

I am a New England Yankee that has migrated south and is staying!. I was raised in Foxboro, Massachusetts - home of the New England Patriots. I attended the University of Maine in Orono (Brrr!). While at UMaine, I earned my degree in Sociology and Education. After graduation, I joined Vista (the domestic Peace Corps). As a Vista volunteer, I was assigned to Fort Lauderdale and worked with low-income folks on welfare and tenant rights. After my stint with Vista, I was hired to work with Tutor Bank, recruiting and training community volunteers for Title One schools. That job evolved into a district position coordinating volunteers for the entire Broward school district. During my tenure with Broward schools, I earned my master’s degree in administration and became certified in public relations. I retired in 2009. I was initiated into Beta Alpha Chapter in 1980. I served as president in 1986-1988.

Since retirement, I have become active in the Broward County Retired Educators Association and currently serve on their state scholarship committee for future teachers. I also volunteer for Taste of the Island, a Wilton Manors fundraising activity that highlights local restaurants and raises money for some of the city’s non-profits. Other delights, since I no longer am a slave to the alarm clock, are gardening and walking my dog Lizzie.

I hail from New York, where I grew up in Queens. I joined the faculty at Barry University in 1995 after working at the University of Mississippi. I hold a B.A. and an M.S. in school psychology from State University New York at Plattsburgh, an M.S. in clinical psychology from Middle Tennessee State University at Murfreesboro, and a Ph.D. from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I am a licensed school psychologist in the state of Florida and my research interests include neuropsychological issues with children, traumatic brain injury, and learning disabilities. I love to travel and enjoy a number of arts and crafts hobbies that include seamstress, quilter, and jewelry maker. I am Aunt Agnes to several nieces and nephews. I was initiated into Delta Kappa Gamma in 2000.

Linda graduated from Northeastern Illinois University and is currently teaching second grade at Riverside Elementary School.

Pat graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. She is currently the Science Chair and Coach at
Walter C. Young Middle School.

I was initiated into DKG in 2002 in the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Miami before transferring to Beta Alpha. I have served as treasurer, assisted with the design of the Chapter’s web site and coordinated many of the Chapter’s activities. For years I was active in FACE (Florida Association of Computer Educators) serving both as President and Treasurer. For several years I coordinated and arranged for facilitators for all of the one hour presentation at FETC (Florida Education Technology Conference in Orlando).

From 1973 to 1988, I taught Math and Computer Education classes at two middle schools in Miami. In 1988, I became a Teacher/Trainer for the District instructing M-DCPS employees in a variety of computer classes including District on-line applications, word processing, spreadsheets, etc. In 2005, I joined the Change Management department at the ITS computer facility.

I am a native of Florida, raised in Broward County, graduating from South Broward High School. I have been married for 40 years and have two adult children. I enjoy traveling any time, anywhere, hiking in the mountains, growing orchids, spending time with family and friends.

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