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Full Biography for Roxann Ploss
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EDUCATION PhD-Cand., Univ. of Calif., Riverside, 1990 (Ed. Psych.) M.A.,Cal. State Univ, San Bernardino, 1985 (Ed. Psych.) Column Advancement, Oxford University (England), 1978 Secondary Teacher's Credential (Standard-Lifetime), U.C.L.A., 1970B.A., U.C.L.A., 1969 (Majors: Amer. History, Literature., Minor: Theatre Arts)
EMPLOYMENTPALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOLS: High School Teacher of Social Studies,(Government, Economics, American SCHOOL RELATED EMPLOYMENT(BOTH CONTRACTURAL AND VOLUNTEER) ADVISOR, A.S.B. (Student Government), Palm Springs High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School, 22 yearsADVISOR, School Newspaper, Mt. San Jacinto HS, 1999-2004 ADVISOR, School Yearbook, Mt. San Jacinto HS, 1992-2004, Arts Magazine, 1995-2004SUPERVISOR, Student Store, Palm Springs High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School, 22 years. (BothAUTHOR, 3 Endowed Grants for Occupational Program, Mt. San Jacinto High School, 2001-03DESIGNER/INSTRUCTOR, Entry-level Chef Training Program, Mt. San Jacinto High School, 2001-2003CREATOR/SUPERVISOR, Multi-Media Center, Mt. San Jacinto High School, 1993-2001, volunteerFINANCE OFFICER, Mt. San Jacinto High School, 1990-2004, volunteerCURRICULA DESIGNER, 30+ Social Studies & Electives Course Programs, 1990-2004TUTOR, Test Preparation Classes, 1990-2004, volunteer CHAIRPERSON, Social Studies Department, MSJHS, 8 years, volunteerADVISOR, SENIOR CLASS, PSHS, 4 years DIRECTOR, Black History Week Activities, N. N. Coffman Jr. High, 1970-75, volunteerDRILL TEAM INSTRUCTOR, NNC, Jr. High, 1970-76, volunteer ADVISOR, COACH: Backgammon Club, NNC Jr. High, 1973-77, volunteerTEXTBOOK SELECTION COMMITTEES, volunteer, various years and schools
VOLUNTEER & CIVIC WORK MEMBER, recently appointed to the P.S. GENERAL PLAN STEERING COMMITTEEATTENDEE/PARTICIPANT, all of the visioning sessions for Palm Springs, 2004-05FOUNDER, Bel Desierto Homeowners' Association, 2001 CORRESPONDING/RECORDING SECRETARY, Bel DesiertoMEMBER, Neighborhood Watch, 2003-Present MEMBER, Committee to create OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT, City of Palm Springs, 2004-05MEMBER: Steering Committee, "Save Our Mountains" campaign, 2004-05 FOUNDER, CO-ORDINATOR: Jan Curran Fan Club (Cancer survivor support group), 2005 CO-FOUNDER, CONTENT MANAGER,http://www.palmspringspeople.com, website for community information, 2004-05BOARD MEMBER, Rancho el Mirador HOA, 3 terms between 1990-98 TALENT CO-ORDINATOR, Stephen Semel Telethon, 1972-3 CAMPAIGNER for Tom Suitt, State Assembly, 2 elections FUND-RAISER, Animal Samaritans, different years FUND-RAISER, Stroke Recovery Center, different years "STAFFER" for Robert F. Kennedy (D-N.Y.), 1965-66 "STAFFER" for Stuart Symington (R-MO.) 1965
MEMBERSHIPSPALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1999-present LIFETIME MEMBER: UCLA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, 1971 to present NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S. 1983 (?) to present ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION, five years AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN THE ROUNDTABLE (COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION)
OTHER EMPLOYMENTCATERER, Self-employed, 1983-88 PROGRAM ASSISTANT, LES/NES Testing, PSUSD, 1980 FREE-LANCE JOURNALIST, Beverly Hills Courier, 1980-81 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER, Indian Wells Hotel, 1979-1980 Transitional FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER, Canyon Country Club, 1979 JOB-DEVELOPER, Desert Institute of Cuisine (U.S. GOV'T-C.E.T.A. Program) 1978-79INSTRUCTOR/CHAPERONE, 3 guided, five-week European tours, summers, 1973-75 |
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