12 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ACADEMIA, EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SUSAN HENDRICKS CLASSROOM TEACHER (RETIRED) Santa Rosa County School Board Jay, FL As a dedicated educator with over 30 years of professional experience, Susan Hendricks was inspired to enter the field of teaching by her family. Her great-grandmother, mother and cousin all served as teachers, and Ms. Hendricks channeled their passions to forge her own academic path. Throughout her career, her family served as an encouraging support system, with her mother being an especially significant figure in her life. Desiring to continue her family’s legacy, Ms. Hendricks sought to develop her own education and share this knowledge and passion with students. Ms. Hendricks earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of West Florida in 1980 and 1985, respectively, academic credentials that informed her professional path and equipped her with the skills required to excel in educational circles. She also held certifications in music teaching and foreign language teaching. Specializing in elementary education, manuscript development and children’s literature, she has leveraged her advanced studies to provide the best possible education to all her students. She attributes her academic success to her mentors, including pivotal figures at the University of West Florida, such as Dr. Wayne White and Dr. Dorothy Diamond, who helped Ms. Hendricks navigate difficult circumstances during her collegiate studies. Subsequently, Ms. Hendricks served as an elementary classroom teacher for the Santa Rosa County School Board for 32 years, where she fostered environments conducive to both academic and personal development. In this regard, Ms. Hendricks always greeted students at the door and served breakfast to ensure that her students were properly nourished and attentive. Over the course of her career in education, Ms. Hendricks tailored her lessons to best suit her students’ needs. In the mornings, she cultivated collaborative learning and discussions with reading groups, while in the afternoons, she taught mathematics, science and social studies. Ms. Hendricks emphasizes that her teaching career allowed her to learn from her students as much as they learned from her, and she gained invaluable insights into their emotions and needs through conversations. To this end, her
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