WWA Member Profile
Sandy LaFantasie
I have been a teacher, coach, and school guidance counselor for 35 years. I will retire the end of June.
Professional
Experience, expertise, and connection goals
About me / professional summary
I have been a teacher, coach, and school guidance counselor for 35 years. I will retire the end of June.
- Industry
- Education
- Professional experience
- More than 25 years
- Specialization / expertise
- Non- Profit; Counseling; Teaching; Food and Beverage knowledge; advocacy; networking Curriculum Development; Public Speaking; Lesson Planning; Community Outreach; Teaching Higher Education; Curriculum Design; Coaching; Tutoring; Special Education; Classroom Management; Staff Development; Classroom Educational; Leadership; Elementary Education
- Skills
- Training, Communication, leadership
- Affiliation
- AWANA Leader - West Race Baptist Church
- I am looking to connect with…
- I am looking to connect with after school programs to provide meals to youth ages 5-18.
- I am interested in
- Business Opportunities · Consulting Work · Networking
Biography
Sandy LaFantasie has been an expert in her career for 35 years. Sandy's experience entails school counseling and teaching. She is now the owner of AR Career Kids, LLC. AR Career Kids provides after school meals and career guidance to at-risk youth.The company is funded through the DHS at-risk meals program and operates on a local level. Sandy attributes her success to being passionate about what she does. She currently teaches at (JAG) Jobs for America's Graduates and has been in this position for about 8 years. Sandy is also an AWANA Leader West Race Baptist Church. This program is held every Wednesday to help 5th and 6th grade students memorize Bible verses. Her main focus for the future is to continue her efforts to feeding underprivileged children in an after-school setting.
Education & honors
Academic background and recognition
Undergraduate school
Harding University; University of Central Arkansas; East Texas State University at Texarkana; University of Central Arkansas
Master's degree, School Counseling - Harding University, 1994 – 1996; Master of Education (MEd), School Counseling - University of Central Arkansas, 1994 – 1996; Master of Education (MEd), Elementary Education and Teaching - East Texas State University at Texarkana, 1983 – 1985; BSE, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching/English - University of Central Arkansas, 1977 – 1979;
1996- Alumni organization member
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Personal
The person behind the professional profile
- Gender
- Female
- City
- Searcy
- State / province
- AR
- Country
- United States
- Hobbies / sports
- Fitness; Spiritual Growth
- Family
- Husband = Dan LaFantasie Daughters = Ashley Broome Madison Reed Kratzer Grandsons = Riley Dixson Corbin Dixson Braidyn Kratzer Granddaughter = Kindyl Foster
Websites & social
Professional work and public profiles