Honor Society® member
Rita Seay
Teacher & Administrator (Special Education & General Education) at Benton Harbor Area Schools Benton Harbor, MI 49103
- Andrews University
- Educational Leadership Ph.D.
- Class of 2022
- Berrien Springs, Michigan
Member since June 2021
About
I am a life-long learner who appreciates the personal and professional develop that results from formal and informal learning pursuits.
Education
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Andrews University
Educational Leadership Ph.D.
2015 – 2022
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Andrews University
Educational Psychology MA
2000 – 2004
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University of the Pacific
Special Education MA
1992 – 2000
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to pursue working as a superintendent or an assistant superintendent to focus on developing a trauma-informed school district.
- Graduate school interests
I have joined a research group based at the University of Southern Caribbean. I am also pursuing a fellowship with the International Trauma Center for Education and Care.
- Outside the classroom
Writing
Research
Sewing
Board Games
Nature Walks
ACE Presentations
Experience
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Teacher & Administrator (Special Education & General Education)
Benton Harbor Area Schools Benton Harbor, MI 49103
Sep 2006 – Jun 2022
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Assistant Principal & Principal
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School - Lab School Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Jul 2002 – Jun 2006
Volunteering
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GED Preparation - Tutor to inmates attending the GED Preparation Class
Berrien County Jail
Sep 2018 – Jan 2020
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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