/news-archive/tag/nancy-rousseau/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:49:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/09/13/principal-joins-alumni-board/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:49:49 +0000 /news/?p=75151 ... Longtime principal joins 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board]]> 鈥淚 look forward to marketing and helping people to regard 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock as a very viable institution in which students can get an education,鈥� stated Rousseau. Rousseau made her start at Adelphi University in her hometown of New York. Shortly after graduating with her degree in English, she landed her first teaching job in Port Washington. 鈥淚 taught English in New York and then in Oklahoma. I thoroughly enjoyed it,鈥� she explained. Her marriage brought her down to Little Rock; however, her love for teaching didn鈥檛 go away. Rousseau continued teaching English grades 9-12. After educating for a total of 18 years, she made the decision to further her own education. 鈥淚 was torn between getting a master鈥檚 in educational leadership or going to law school. But when I was thinking about law school, it struck me that I wouldn鈥檛 be working with kids 鈥� that鈥檚 what energizes me is working with children. So, I decided on educational leadership,鈥� said Rousseau. While working in the English department at Pulaski Academy, the road to Central wasn鈥檛 far away as she already had a correspondence with the principal at that time, John Hittman. 鈥淗e and I had several discussions about my philosophy on education and children. Then shortly after, he gave me my first opportunity as assistant principal for Central,鈥� Rousseau explained. Her first time at Central was cut short, but she made sure to build close relationships with her faculty and students. 鈥淢r. Rudolph Howard, who was principal in 1998, became my mentor and was ultimately a wonderful role model for me,鈥� she said. After Howard retired in 2002, Rousseau became principal for Central High. As principal, Rousseau is often faced with a hit of challenges from test scores, attendance, to cellphone use. 鈥淚t鈥檚 always challenging in high school 鈥� creating a positive and safe environment for the students is very important,鈥� she continued, 鈥渟ince I鈥檝e been principal here for so many years, it has been possible for me to build a very strong team so that we could provide our students with a positive climate.鈥� Rousseau is also an advocate for technology that will help excel a student鈥檚 education. 鈥淲e provide our teachers with the opportunity to get professional development so that they can be up-to-date on all of the various opportunities for children to learn – whether it鈥檚 with technology or otherwise,鈥� she said. What keeps Rousseau ahead of the game is her positive outlook on life 鈥� 鈥淢y philosophy is that you have to find your passion because I would love for everyone to feel the way I do.鈥� She explained how she enjoys waking up every single day for work. 鈥淔ind that niche and run with it,鈥� she proclaimed. Aside from work, Rousseau enjoys spending her time exploring Little Rock. 鈥淚 love this city. I think it鈥檚 a wonderful area for culture, sightseeing, and outdoor activities. I think it鈥檚 a very well-kept secret,鈥� she said. This story was written by Cait Smith of the The Daily Record.]]> /news-archive/2019/02/21/alumni-board/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:12:37 +0000 /news/?p=73497 ... Nine new business leaders join 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni 聽Board]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Association has announced officers and new members on its Board of Directors for 2019. New members are all 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni and include the following: Reteisha Byrd (鈥�14, 鈥�16), research manager with Boyette Strategic Advisors聽 Byrd earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in management and a Master of Public Administration. While completing her coursework, Byrd worked as a graduate assistant for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County and interned at Little Rock Port Authority. She is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Josh Davenport (鈥�09), co-founder of Seal Energy Solutions Davenport received a Bachelor of Science in construction management and a Master of Business Administration. He serves the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce as vice chairman of the board of directors, volunteers as secretary of the Argenta Downtown Council, and is president of the Arkansas Association of Energy Engineers. Davenport is a three-year member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Tonya Franzetti (鈥�99), executive oncology sales consultant, Lilly Franzetti earned a biology degree from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and has had a 20-year career in healthcare. She served as an advisor for the Gamma Zeta chapter of Chi Omega at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and was instrumental in the planning and fundraising during their 50th anniversary celebration. She volunteered with the Junior League of Little Rock for eight years and chaired the Holiday House event in 2010. She has been active with Christ the King schools, the alumnae board at Mount St. Mary鈥檚, and Our House. She is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Heide Harrell (鈥�10), director of marketing and business development, Rose Law Firm聽聽 Harrell has a master鈥檚 degree in applied communication studies. She has the designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a past president of the Arkansas Chapter of PRSA. Harrell is the immediate past chair of the Southwest District of PRSA and served on the 2018 PRSA National Board of Directors Nominating Committee. Previously, she spent eight years at Stone Ward and Mangan Holcomb Partners after five years at the former Delta Trust & Bank. She is a graduate of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Greater Little Rock program and is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Madison Hedrick (鈥�09), senior medical writer, Wilson Carroll Research Services, LLC Hedrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in professional and technical writing and a Master of Arts. While she was a student, she served as president of the University Program Council and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society, was elected president pro-temp of the Student Government Association and membership chair for Delta Delta Delta; and represented the graduate students on the Faculty Diversity Committee. She is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Patricia (Patsy) Kane (鈥�01, 鈥�12, 鈥�17), Owner, PK Designs After earning a degree from Auburn University, Kane jump-started her career when she finished her second bachelor鈥檚 degree from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in political science. She made the transition to Verizon after working in a variety of roles at Alltel, while completing a graduate certificate and Master of Science in information quality. Kane is an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority at both the national and local levels and is a previous district president. She currently works at First Orion. Kane is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Richard (Gus) Leeper (鈥�15), Hot Springs branch of the Private Client Group at Stephens Inc. Leeper graduated with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in management and international business. As a student, Leeper was a star basketball athlete, earning five varsity letters. He served as the team representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioners list. Leeper serves on the Lettermen鈥檚 Association Board and is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Miguel Lopez (鈥�15, 鈥�17), Hispanic resource officer, First Community Bank A native of Sherwood, Lopez received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science, a master鈥檚 degree in public administration, and a certification in nonprofit management. During his time at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, he was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. After graduating, he became the first director of entrepreneurship and small business programming for the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, where he was instrumental in connecting the Mexican Consulate with the chamber to develop programs aimed at equipping Hispanic entrepreneurs. Lopez serves on the boards of Just Communities of Arkansas, Harmony Health Clinic, Goodwill of Arkansas Education Initiatives, and Museum of Discovery. He is a three-year member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Nancy Rousseau (鈥�90), principal, Little Rock Central High School After teaching English at Pulaski Academy for a decade and another five years at Pulaski Heights Junior High School, Rousseau completed a master鈥檚 degree in educational administration from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. She was then hired as assistant principal of Central High School. In 1998, she became principal of Pulaski Heights Junior High School where she led the school鈥檚 transition from a junior high to a middle school. She returned to Central High in 2002 as principal and has been a champion of the school and its students, faculty, and alumni, helping to create a Central High Alumni Association as well as a Tiger Foundation to support the school. Rousseau has served on the boards of The Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals, Central Arkansas Library and the Stephens Education Trust. Rousseau is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Officers of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors for 2019 include聽Becky Blass, president; James Bobo, president elect and membership committee chair; Gina Pharis, membership committee co-chair; Nancy Secen, scholarship committee chair; Jennifer Owens, scholarship committee co-chair; Mauri Douglass, Taste of Little Rock chair; and Stephanie Caruthers, Taste of Little Rock co-chair. Members are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms, and officers serve one-year terms. The Board of Directors of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association serve as leaders for the university’s alumni family. They work to energize and engage 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni and friends through membership,聽 events, and opportunities to give back to support students and scholarships. Pictured are above are new member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni 聽Board of Directors. (Top Row) Heide Harrell, Gus Leeper, and Tonya Franzetti; (Middle Row) Reteisha Byrd, Patsy Kane, and Nancy Rousseau; (Bottom Row) Josh Davenport, Madison Hedrick, and Miguel Lopez  ]]>