NAME:
Miss Benefiel
SCHOOL:
Spring Wood Middle School
CLASS:
Computers (6th, 7th, & 8th Grades) & Advisory
SCHOOL PHONE:
630-894-4066
What is teaching to me?
Teaching is the privileged opportunity I have to encourage students to
achieve beyond their personal potentials, goals, and expectations through the
assimilation of knowledge, the application of problem solving, and the
reflection of their inner self.
My Classroom Expectations:
1. Be Respectful
2. Do Your Best
3. Never Give Up
Educational Background:
Linton Stockton High School, Linton, IN:
Marching Band, Concert Band, Honors Band, Pep Band, State Solo &
Ensemble Contest, Band Officer, German Club, Pit Orchestra,
International Thespian Society, National Honor Society
Evangel University, Springfield, MO:
BS in Elementary Education
(Social Sciences & Early Childhood Education, PreK-8)
College Band, Orchestra, & Woodwind Ensemble
Student Organization of MSTA
ARC- Assisted Living Provider
YMCA- Summer Day Camp Director & Counselor
YMCA- Licensed School Age Day Care Director (Before School & After
School Program)
Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO:
MS in Reading (K-12)
Presenter at Missouri Reading Association Conference
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL:
Middle School Endorsement Classes
Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Type 75 Administration Certification
Additional Credits from:
Indiana State University
Ozark Technical Community College
College of DuPage
Professional:
Keeneyville District 20 Professional Development Provider
ICE Conference Presenter- General Breakout Sessions
ICE Conference Presenter- Pre-Conference: Hands-on Tech Sessions
ICE Summer Tech Workshops
Tech "2000" (Various Years)- Capitol Building, Springfield, IL
Hobbies:
Traveling: National Parks, 37 of 5o States, & Mountains
Photography
Reading
Flute, Guitar, & Bass
Computers: Technology Gadgets, Android Apps.
Scrapbooking
Painting
Beading (Making Jewelry)
Website Visits:
2005-2006 School Year= 10,486 Visitors
2006-2007 School Year= 8,567 Visitors
2007-2008 School Year= N/A
2008-2009 School Year= N/A
2009-2010 School Year= 528 (09-25-09)
2010-2011 School Year= 52,732
2011-2012 School Year= 55,463 (Contined count from previous year)
2012-2013 School Year= TBA (Contined count from previous year)