1. Janice Marcum

2.  My background  I grew up in Lawrence County, Kentucky. My father was a coal miner, and my mother was a stay-at- home mom for most of my childhood.  I graduated from Lawrence County High School.  I went to college at Ashland Community and Technical College and Morehead State University.  During my college career, I worked as an intern at Inez Deposit Bank. I worked as a teacher for the after-school 21 st Century Program and as a tutor at Louisa Elementary, while completing my service time as an AmeriCorps member.  I completed my student-teaching and first year of teaching at Louisa Elementary.

3.  My background Continued…  I have spent most of my teaching career at Summit Elementary.  While teaching at Summit Elementary, I served as the school’s Parent Involvement Coordinator. I organized activities, such as our Testing Camp, Drama Workshop, and numerous parent trainings.  I have presented at national teaching conferences, such as the National Reading Styles Conference and the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference.  I was chosen, by the found of Blue Ribbon Schools, to participate in a special “Think Tank” Leadership Session and a special Leadership Session through Disneyworld.  I was nominated for Kentucky Teacher of the Year in 2008.  Currently, I am finishing my Master’s Degree in School Administration.

4.  My husband (Pictured with me to the right.)  J.D.  My dog  Daisy  Future children  I’m not sure if I want children of my own someday

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7.  We are a team!  Collaboration only makes us stronger, because we are each other’s best asset.  We, as educators, never stop learning. Therefore, we should strive to always get better.  We should have high expectations for ourselves, as well as for those who work alongside us.  The relationships that we build are what matter most in life.

8.  Teaching and learning should always be our primary focus.  All decisions should be made based on what will have the best impact on student achievement.  We must be open to new ideas.  We must be open to others’ viewpoints and suggestions.  Everyone should be treated equally and fairly.

9.  Our students are what matter most.  We should be willing to do whatever it takes to instill a love of learning in our students.  We owe it to the students to given them our undivided attention and support, while they are in our presence.  ALL children CAN learn.  Our students know if we enjoy being with them.  We should show our students love, kindness, and compassion.  We should smile often, especially at school.

11.  Home Phone: (606) 547-3211  Cellular Phone: (606) 571-7159  Central Office Phone: (606) 928-4141  E-mail: janice.marcum1@boyd.kyschools.usjanice.marcum1@boyd.kyschools.us

12.  Please be patient with me, during this new transition.  If you have any questions or concerns, please know that I would love to speak with you.  Let’s work together to make this year wonderful, and let’s remember to keep KIDS at the center of everything we do!