Faculty

Lynn Shoemaker
lshoemak@mvnu.edu
(740) 397-9000 Ext. 3412

Education

• MAEd, Elementary Administration - Ashland University
• BS, Elementary Education/Special Education - Malone University

Professional Experience

• 2003 - 2010 Elementary principal for Danville Local Schools
• 2010 - 2011 Middle School Principal for Danville Local Schools
• 1997 - 2000 Special Education Coordinator for Knox County
• 2000 - 2001 Special Education Coordinator for East Knox Local Schools
• 2001 - 2003 Delivered Grant services to the CRC (Children's Resource Center) in Knox County
• 1986 - 1997 Classroom teacher for Danville Local Schools in special education, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 6th grade
• 1986: Special Education teacher, Newark City Schools

Professional Organizations

• Council for Exceptional Children
• ASCD
• Ohio Association of Elementary Administrators
• National Association of Elementary School Principals
• National Down Syndrome Congress
• Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio

Awards and Recognitions:

• Outstanding Faculty Award: MVNU Spring 2011

Published Works & Presentations:

I have presented to the Parent Mentor Association in the area of ADHD, and as a parent with a child with Down Syndrome to parents, educators and other professionals.

Favorite Subject-Related Links

• TeachersCount
• Greene ESC
• www.howtolearn.org
• The Ron Clark Academy
• Walk The Talk, Inc.

Favorite Scripture Verse

Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God: I will be exhaled among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (NIV)

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:

Previous work that kept my head above water until I landed a teaching career: I was a tour guide for Airborne Express. I escorted international CEO's through the sort center where their packages were being shipped all over the world. I was a cook in a hospital kitchen and a telephone operator.