Outstanding HAABSE (Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators)  Teacher of the Year               
 
              

                                               Viola Scott

Education: Universities Attended/Degrees Conferred/Teaching Certificates

Undergraduate: University of Houston Park, B. S. Biology
Professional: University of Houston, College of Optometry, O. D. Optometry
Certificates: EC - 2nd Grade
                   1st - 8th Grades

Work Experience: Educational or Outside of Education

Almeda Elementary - 13 years ongoing (1st Grade)
Optometric practice -  various locations, 19 years ongoing

Philosophy of Education: Guiding Principles for Success

Every child is placed on this earth for a purpose and a season.  It is my responsibility to help them develop into their potential. To achieve this goal, I have to reach them where they are and move them towards their life's profession. I can accomplish this by providing them with the discipline and the educational skills they need to fulfill their destiny.

Personal: Hobbies/Family/Community/Future Goals

Hobbies: Working jigsaw puzzles, reading and crocheting
Family: Six year old son
Community: Member of Brentwood Baptist Church, Cub Scout Volunteer
Future Goals: After School Care Owner for middle and high school students
                    Participate in another medical mission trip