All About Mrs. Mary s. Roland
Cathy Smith Lane (Black)
Mary Smith Roland (Pink, Black, and White)
May 2004
*I grew up in Detroit, Texas (Near Paris, Texas). Populaton 806!
~Fun fact: Dallas & Demi Lovato’s mom, Dianna Hart-Lovato, also grew up in Detroit, Texas and still has family there. You should visit their family store, The Detroit Superette! There are many pictures of Demi Lovato on Stage hanging in the Superette in Detroit, TX. We have been "Family Friends of ours for over 15 years! ~ "Sorry ~ I will not introduce you! So, please don't ask!" :/
EDUCATION ~ EDUCATION ~ EDUCATION ~ EDUCATION ~ EDUCATION!
* American Board of Opticianary ~ A.B.O.C, Class of 1993
** Opticians Association of America - P. R. O. ~ Professional Registered Optician ~ 1994
*** University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, Texas) Honors Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies ~ B. S. · Early Childhood Education – · ESL Certification and GT · 2005 Summa Cum Laude 4.0 (Honors College Graduate)
Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft Certified Professional ~ M.C.P
**** North Lake College, (Irving, Texas) – Double Major
· 1) Associate of Arts (in Liberal Arts) - A.A. 1999
· 2) Associate of Science - A.S. 1999
· 3) Associate in Applied Science · in Computer Information System LAN Adminstrator - A. A. S. ~ 2003
***** Paris Junior College, Paris, Texas Class of 1986
High School Detroit Junior / Senior High School (Detroit, TX) ~ near Paris, Texas Class of 1986
AWARDS
2003 George O. Bierkoe Distinguished Member Awards - http://www.getconnected.ptk.org/hallmarks/awards/03/bierkoe.htm
HOBBIES
*Enjoys my puppy Bay Bay (4), spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
I just returned from Turkey.
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Rodney, for 25 years.
CHILDREN
· April Roland (25) A.S. in Nursing (ElCentro) ~ 2009 and completed her B.S,N, Registered Nurse (University of Texas at Arlington) ~ on 3/26/2012.
· Jimmy Roland (21) Senior at DeVry University has less than three semesters to complete his degree.
~Major Computer Programming – Game Simulation ~ 2013
SIBLINGS
I’m a twin! We have different birthdays and we are only six minutes apart!
Mary Helen ~ July 4, 11:56 pm
Cathy Ellen ~ July 5, 12:02 am
I have Two Sisters: Cathy Smith Lane and Darlene Smith Orozco.
I also have one brother Jimmy Dean Smith.
*This is my seventh year to teach, but my fourth year to teach fourth grade. I was a TA at North Lake College for over 7 years. I have been in private pracice "Teaching" for more than 11 years.
*I am very lucky to be at Harmony Science Academy and couldn’t be happier teaching your fourth graders and supporting HSA Staff!
2011-2012 Irving ISD Course Guide "North Lake College Ad"
http://www.irvingisd.net/instruction/documents/course_descriptions/2011-2012%20Courses.pdf -See back ~ page 57 (Mrs. Mary Roland's Photograph)
I have taught:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades...many of them many times....! :)