Shirley Nelson

Qualifications:

 

             BS Elementary Education  K-8;  University of Southern Maine

             Minor in Language Communications

 

             Alaska Teacher Certified

 

             “Highly Qualified”   No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

 

             Over 30 years of experience in public and private education

 

             Elementary Teacher-Crooked Creek, AK 

 

             Principal Teacher (K-12)-Crooked Creek, AK

 

             Title I Reading Teacher/Administrator- Nome, AK

 

             Extensive involvement in curriculum development and assessment for Elementary levels

 

             Teaching Award for Teacher of the District-Kuspuk School District, 1984

 

             Coach- High School Basketball-Crooked Creek, AK

 

             Developed and coached cross-country ski program-Crooked Creek, AK

 

             Volunteer Soccer Coach-Boys & Girls Club, Eagle River, AK

 

             Previous co-owner-Pianos Unlimited, Music Education Center, & Steinway Piano Gallery

                          Sponsor of Suzuki Piano Festival

                          Sponsor -Magadan Relief Program

                          Developed programs and provided instruments for children and their music needs at:

                                       Providence Hospital for Children

                                       Dimond  H.S. Music Department

                                       Community Schools