Employment History:

1986 - present                           Holy Ghost School   

                                                 Science Teacher 5^th & 6^th grade

Spring 1986                               Hammond High Student Teacher (Biology, Chemistry)

1979 - 1985                              Medical Technologist

                                                  Westpark Community Hospital (Chemistry)

                                                   Lallie Kemp Charity Hospital (Rotating Supervisor)

                                                   South La. Medical Center, Houma, LA. (Chemistry)

Education:

1974 - 1978                              Southeastern La. University

1978 - 1979                              Lake Charles Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology

                                                        (Clinical Internship)

                                                 Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology)

                                                 Major - Biology

                                                 Minor - Chemistry

1985 - 1986                              Southeastern La. University

                                                  Graduate School - Alternative Certification Program

 1986                                         Received Certification in General Science, Chemistry, and

                                                            Biology Education

Church ministry:

Eucharistic Minister (1991 - present), Holy Ghost Choir member (1992 - present), Campaign 100 Fund-Raising Committee (1998-99)

Affiliations:

National Science Teachers Association, Louisiana Teachers Association, Phi Mu Alumna, SLU Alumni Association, NCEA associate member, Co-chairperson of SLU Campaign for the Visual and Performing Arts, Board of Trustees Leadership Tangipahoa, SLU Fanfare Education Outreach Volunteer

Training:

LaSIP Delta Project (SLU 1992 -93), Discipline With Dignity (1995), Mega Environmental Workshop 1997 (Projects Learning Tree, WILD, & WET), Basic Certification in Religion completed 1999, on-going Intermediate Level Religious Certification, Thinking Maps, Write from the Beginning, Boys’ Town, Accelerated Reader, attends LSTA conventions, regular attendance at various science in-services

Awards:

Wilson-Wells Outstanding Teacher Award (1989)

Holy Ghost Diocesan Teacher of the Year (1999)

Who’s Who Among American Teachers (2002 & 2005)

Extracurricular Service:

Cheerleader sponsor (1987-94), Teachettes coordinator (1988-98), Young Astronauts sponsor (1987-90), DARE coordinator (1992-97 ), Science Fair coordinator (1987 - present), Diocesan Quiz Bowl Moderator 1995-96), Drama Club Director and sponsor (1995-present), served on Steering and Science Committees for 5- and 10-year School Evaluations

Personal information:

Married 25 years to Jack Gautier

Hobbies: theatre, reading, golf, traveling

Why I teach at Holy Ghost:

I have always believed that God chose Holy Ghost School for me. I feel very fortunate to have been guided in this direction. My experiences here have brought in contact with hundreds of people in Hammond, many of whom have become life-long friends. I love teaching science in a religious setting and find that these two subjects complement each other. I am thankful to be involved in our successful drama program, which provides many rewarding experiences to our students. Development of language skills, collaboration, community, conquering fears, and building self-confidence are just a few reasons this continues to be an important ministry for me.