Faculty

Dr. Amy Biggs
abiggs@mvnu.edu
(740) 397-9000 Ext. 3419

Education:

• Doctor of Education, Ashland University
• Master of Education, Ashland University; Curriculum and Instruction
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Ashland University; Physical Education and Health

Professional Experience:

• Teacher Licensure Specialist, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• SED Teacher, Knox County Educational Service Center
• Home Instructor, Mount Vernon City Schools
• Fifth & Seventh Grade Teacher, St. Vincent De Paul School

Awards and Recognition:

• Ohio Standard Principal License (Ages 8-14 and Grades 4-9 and Ages 10-21 and Grades 5-12)
• Ohio Standard Health and Physical Education Certificate (Grades 7-12)
• Ohio Non-Tax Certificate
• Newspapers in Education Teacher of the Week
• High point winner of 2000 HFP Triathlon Series, Athena Division

Favorite Subject-Related Links:

• ODE's Center for the Teaching Profession
  
• ODE's Licensure Dictionary
  
• Ohio: Praxis Test Requirements
  
• TQP

Favorite Scripture Verse:

Matthew 6:25-34 - Look at the birds in the sky, they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing in barns, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not more important than they? Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:

• Swim Team Coach - Mount Vernon YMCA
• Worksite Coordinator Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)
• Graduate Assistant Swim Team Coach - University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas
• Assistant, Substance Abuse Prevention Program - University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas
• P.R.O.U.D. Coordinator - Ashland University
• Assistant Director, International Intramural Sports - Ashland University
• Aquatics Director - City of Mount Vernon