Cyndy L. Aschenbrenner
Position:
Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Child Development, Instructional Practices in Education & Training, Principles of Human Services, Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness and Practicum in Education & Training, Human Services
Education:
University of Wisconsin at Steven Point
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education
Background:
After graduating in December of 1981, I substituted as a teacher in various districts in the Milwaukee suburban area. I moved to Tampa, FL in 1982 and began teaching junior high Home Economics. After 3 years at the junior high level, I moved to the high school level where I taught for 10 years. My husband was then transferred to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I substitute taught for GCISD and CISD and took a position the following year in The Colony, TX at Griffin Middle School. In 1997, I was delighted to accept the position here at Colleyville Heritage. I have taught over 17 different preparations in the Home Economics and Health content areas at various schools.
I have been involved with many committees and extra-curricular activities. I have served a 2-year term on the CEC: Campus Excellence Committee. I have served on both the rennasaince and care team committes here at CHHS. At both the junior and senior high level, I sponsored the student vocational club, FHA-HERO (Future Homemakers of America-Home-Economics Related Occupations, now called FCCLA; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and a CTSO: Career and Technical Student Organization. We look forward to making this an active chapter this year here at CHHS. During my 9 years at Robinson High School in Tampa, I was the advisor of a girl’s service club called The Ladies of Camelot. I also was head coach of girl’s Varsity and JV swimming and supervised the In School Suspension program at Robinson.
Teaching Philosophy:
Students learn best through hands on experiences and should have a variety of manipulative, labs and real life experiences to enhance what they are learning through conventional methods. I think it’s imperative to connect what they are learning to their practical lives. Teachers need to use technology and creativity to foster a love of learning. Schools, communities and parents need to work together to make all students education a success. I believe in brain-based learning which involves movement and inquiry methods. I am continuing to learn more about brain-based methods and plan on incorporating brain learning in my classes.
Personal Statement:
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Tom since 1984 and have 2 boys: Matt and Jeff. Matt is 25and lives and works here in the metroplex. Jeff is 23; a recent graduate from Texas Tech with a degree in MIS; Management Information Services and working for Argos Corporation in Richardson. Matt has a crazy Sheba Enu named Bella whom I have "inherited"?
I enjoy gardening, bird watching, water aerobics, exercise classes at the GV Rec. Center and reading. Tom and I are avid Green Bay Packer and Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans. . (Can I say that in Dallas?)
