Carol P. Strickland
2003 Inductee
Emporia High School
Emporia, Kansas
Total years as a classroom teacher: 35
"Being one's best is important -- being the best isn't. If that classroom philosophy can be carried into society, the world will be a better place." - Carol P. Strickland
Carol believes that the challenges of teachers today are greater than ever before, but the strength of the teaching profession will prevail. Teachers, do, indeed, affect the future with words and actions. She says that students will not always remember what they were taught, but they will always remember HOW they were taught and how they were treated.
She helped implement an Applied Communication class for students with limited English proficiency (LEP) to help them transition from high school into the work world. They focus on career inventories, communication skills, interpersonal skills, writing resumes and letters, and practice interviewing until they feel comfortable.
"Carol is absolutely the kind of teacher you want teaching your own children. Few teachers have her passion for helping all students." --Dr. John Heim, Superintendent
"Undoubtedly, Mrs. Strickland is more than a teacher. She is more than a coach. She is a friend encountering life, alongside high school students." --Bradley Areheart, Student
Education
1990-Present | Education and ELA hours, Emporia State University |
1976 | M.A. Speech, Texas Christian University |
1962-66 | B.A. English/Speech, Texas Christian University |
Teaching Experience
1986- present | Speech/English (9-12), Emporia High, Emporia, KS |
1999-present | Adjunct Speech faculty, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS |
1976-86 | English/Speech/Drama, Connors State College, Warner, OK |
1975-76 | English/Speech (8-9), Alice Robertson Jr. High, Tulsa, OK |
1967-74 | Speech/English (9-12), Denver East High, Denver, CO |
Spring, 1967 | Speech/English (7-8), Lake Aire Jr. High, Waco, TX |
Special Honors, Awards and Presentations
2002 | Pre K-12 Educator of the Year (The Emporia Gazette) |
2001 | U.S. Department of State Secondary School Excellence Award |
2000 | USA Today All-USA Second Team Teacher Award |
2000 | Leadership Kansas Class Member |
1993,2000 | Diamond Award for Forensics Coaching |
1999 | Kansas Teacher of the Year |
1999 | U.S. Department of State Teacher Exchange Award |
1999 | Wal-Mart Teaching Award |
1998 | Kansas Master Teacher (Emporia State University) |
1998 | Emporia Master Teacher (Emporia National Education Association) |
1997 | Golden Apple Award (Emporia Chamber of Commerce) |
1997 | Outstanding High School Speech Teacher (KS Speech Communication Association) |
1989, 95, 97 | University of Kansas Honors Program Teacher Excellence Award |