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Gena Waitman's Profile

Name:

Gena Waitman

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Contact Info:

Work Phone:

Office: 580-371-2322

Conference Times:

10:45-11:35

Class Room Number:

103

About Me

Educational History:

I graduated from Big Pasture High School in Randlett, OK. It was a very small town, and everyone was like family.

I graduated college from Cameron University in 1998 with my teachiing degree, and I later obtained my masters in BrainSMART (How people learn with the brain in mind). 

Degrees and Certifications:

I have an educational bachelor’s degree, as well as an educational master’s degree, as mentioned above.

Professional Development:

I have obtained multiple hours of professional develpment in Language Arts, Science, Dyslexia, Autism, working with the struggling learner, and brain-based learning during my 20+ years of teaching.

I  have served as a leader on several Vertical Teams, Professional Learning Teams, and I have presented at the Science, Reading, and Math Conference for teachers held in Wichita Falls, TX. 

 

Current Position:

I am so excited to return to Tishomingo Public Schools! I am teaching Freshmen English I. and Creative Writing at Tishomingo High School this year. This will be my third year in the district after previously teaching at the elementary school. This will be my 21st year of teaching, and I still love being in the classroom. I have now taught elementray, intermediate/middle school, and currently highschool. I feel so blessed to be teaching a subject about which I am so passionate. I hope that every student leaves my room confident in his/her ability to write!

Previous Position:

I have taught in two previous Texas schools and have been teaching in Oklahoma now for the past eight years. I have always loved being in education, and I knew from my early teenage years that I wanted to work with kids. I cannot think of a more important job on the planet. I earnestly believe that an effective teacher is priceless in a child’s life.

Family Information:

I have been happily married to my husband Bobby for 25 years and counting!

We have two boys that absolutely love this area of Oklahoma. My oldest, Brecken Waitman, just graduated college, and my youngest, Brennan Waitman, is attending college at Murray State College. 

We have two dogs, Boomer and Mazi, that are loving life in the country.

Personal Information:

I love to sing, play basketball, and write poetry. I also love to spend time with my family at the lake. I enjoy watching just about any sport! Go Indians!

Gena Waitman

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Contact Gena Waitman

Classroom Number:
103
School Phone:
Office: 580-371-2322
Conference Time:
10:45-11:35