Jill R. Curry

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Introspective Autobiography3009 Heartwood Crossing

Toano, Virginia 23168Williamsburg/James City County

804-339-9700jillcurry@cox.net

Profile~ Native – Richmond, Virginia

~ Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix, 2009, August candidate

~ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hollins College, 1991

~ Associate degree, Southern Seminary Junior College, 1983

~ Professional development ~ Licensed in Virginia

Professional Philosophy

Achievement

Motivation

Communicati

on

Personal Character

Helpful

Fairness

Responsibility

Respect

Honor

Sponsorship Children’s holiday

celebration Celebrate our nation parade

Picnic on the lawn

Community Fall festival

Meals on wheels

Ride a pony

SCAN (stop child abuse now)

Parent’s night out

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

YMCA – 4-H – Community Development Resources

Hazelden Foundation

Richmond Symphony

Childhood bereavement

American Montessori Society – Williamsburg Montessori 2004 >

American Diabetes Association

Many others...

Leadership

Admit mistakes – do not gossip – be visible

Superior code of ethics - accountability

Enterprising spirit – innovation - persistence

Employee partnerships - commitment• Communication = motivation = achievement• Recognize contributions at all levels

Perspective – understanding what must happen

to reach a goal Lead by serving – listen – incorporate ideas

Positive interactions – stay on course

Vision > Plan > Prepare > Proceed > Pursue

Purpose

State of the heart cannot be

mandated by law.

Give what you are able

Make a difference

Never give up

Stand for something

Teach by nurturing the spirit

Be a role model

Attributes

Jill Curry

Family

Friends

Education

Professional

development

Humanities

Arts

Culture

Principles

Diverse

professional

experience

Sportsmanship

Endurance

Health

Wellness

Living Indoors

Nature is the greatest teacher Surrounded by beauty and scent Seasonal tree constantly changes Healthy, natural, enrichment In the home we care for her In the wild she provides for us Children need the wild

The Outdoor Stage “Nature teaches beasts to know their friends.”

~ William Shakespeare

Jill Curry’s personal bronze represents child enrichment - overlooking a nature preserve – located in a 7200 acre community she helped develop

Commune with nature daily promoting – health – wellness - development – agility –

vigor – independence – vision - courage

Nature ≥ confidence - self-esteem - awareness, - respect – kindness – community - citizenship

Work in partnership – family – schools – neighbors – organizations – inspire -

Communication = Motivation = Achievement

Y2009 Vision – Strategy – Preparation – Proceed – Pursue – Achieve

Culture – Community – Inspiration – Diversity – Enrichment

Partnerships in education – Communication – Camaraderie – Aspiration

Leadership - Development – Allegiance

Project based learning – Character education – Self-efficacy

Real world connectivity – Harmony with nature – Fruits of labor –

Animal husbandry – Training – Participation –

Student based business development using skills, tools, materials

Marketing stratagem – Student business plan in action

These are commitments to the right organization

References Suggested Views

Brown, Katherine. (2009, March 6). Jill Curry: Innovative leadership in the 21st century.

Professional Reference. Lee Hall, Virginia. kbrown@brownplanning.com

Pergrams, O., & Zaradic, P. P. (2007, June 28). Kids picking TV over trees. Retrieved March

5, 2009, from Children & Nature Network:

http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/kids_picking_tv_over_trees/

http://www.childrenandnature.org/

http://www.childrennatureandyou.org/

http://www.campparents.org/

http://www.civicresults.org/