About Mrs. Randolph
About Mrs. Randolph
MARRIED (25 years to the love of her life) Craig Randolph - Degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of IL) and Education (Benedictine University)
DAUGHTER (Wonderful and Precious)- Carol Randolph Wilhelms
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Music Education - IL Wesleyan University (Major instrument - Oboe -woodwinds); minors in organ, harp, voice, piano)
Master of Science Degree in Administration and Music Supervision- the University of IL - Champaign
Certified in:
Administration (General K-12)/ Music Supervisor
Music Specialist K-12
Elementary Education K-6
Orff Levels 1 & 2 from the University of IL
GET SMART (Great Educational Training in Science, Math and Robotic Technology)
National Teacher Training Institute in Math, Science & Technology from TEXACO and WNET/CPB-TV
ADDITIONAL STUDY:
Eastern IL University
Southern IL University
National Teacher Training Institute in Math, Science & Technology through TEXACO, WNET/CPB-TV
Certified instructor in GET SMART (Great Educational Training in Science Math and Robotic Technology)
AWARDS
IL State Board of Education "Those Who Excel in Teaching" Recognition
"Excellence In Teaching Award - Fine Arts" (1990) Southern IL University - Edwardsville, IL
Outstanding Work in Music Education - IL Senate and IL House 1989, 1986
Salem "Citizen of the Month" April 1989
SAM's Club Wal-Mart Joliet Area Teacher of the Year - May 6, 2003
Best Buy Te@ch Award Grant - 2004, 2005
"Give Something Back Teacher Award" 2006
MEMBERSHIPS::
Current ILMEA State Chairperson for the National Association for Music Education
Past Sate Vice-President of IMEA - JEM Division
Past State Chairperson for Society for General Music (MENC)
Past Member of ACDA;
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)/ National Association for Music Education (NAfME) - Life Member
Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) Professional Music Sorority - Life Member
University of IL Alumni Assoc. - Life Member
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
National Education Association (NEA)/ Illinois Educators Association (IEA)
Member of First Presbyterian Church - Joliet
EMPLOYMENT (Retired after 44 years of Teaching Music):
Lockport School District # 91 -1997 to May 2022 (25 years) K-8 General Music & Music Technology, Orff, Piano, Organ, Guitar, 5-8 Choir, World Music Drumming, Chimes, Handbells
Selmaville School District (Salem, IL) 1978-1997 (19 years) taught Band (4th Grade Beginning Band, 5-8 Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Flag Corps) K-8 General Music, 5-8 Computers,
The Selmaville Ambassadors (5-8 Show Choir) auditioned and performed for 5 years on CBS-TV Sammy Davis, Jr. Variety Club with major stars; performed for President Bush and President-elect Clinton;
Selmaville Ambassadors Performed for President George Bush, Sr., President-elect Bill Clinton & others
American Productions, Inc. (provided entertainment at the White House for President Clinton)
Raymond Productions, Inc. (touring entertainment - cruise ships, USA, & Japan)- Professional Entertainment Companies
Robinson Computer Service (summer 1977)
African Christian Mission (summer service 1975)
First Presbyterian Church (Joliet) - Chorister Director
MARRIED (25 years to the love of her life) Craig Randolph - Degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of IL) and Education (Benedictine University)
DAUGHTER (Wonderful and Precious)- Carol Randolph Wilhelms
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Music Education - IL Wesleyan University (Major instrument - Oboe -woodwinds); minors in organ, harp, voice, piano)
Master of Science Degree in Administration and Music Supervision- the University of IL - Champaign
Certified in:
Administration (General K-12)/ Music Supervisor
Music Specialist K-12
Elementary Education K-6
Orff Levels 1 & 2 from the University of IL
GET SMART (Great Educational Training in Science, Math and Robotic Technology)
National Teacher Training Institute in Math, Science & Technology from TEXACO and WNET/CPB-TV
ADDITIONAL STUDY:
Eastern IL University
Southern IL University
National Teacher Training Institute in Math, Science & Technology through TEXACO, WNET/CPB-TV
Certified instructor in GET SMART (Great Educational Training in Science Math and Robotic Technology)
AWARDS
IL State Board of Education "Those Who Excel in Teaching" Recognition
"Excellence In Teaching Award - Fine Arts" (1990) Southern IL University - Edwardsville, IL
Outstanding Work in Music Education - IL Senate and IL House 1989, 1986
Salem "Citizen of the Month" April 1989
SAM's Club Wal-Mart Joliet Area Teacher of the Year - May 6, 2003
Best Buy Te@ch Award Grant - 2004, 2005
"Give Something Back Teacher Award" 2006
MEMBERSHIPS::
Current ILMEA State Chairperson for the National Association for Music Education
Past Sate Vice-President of IMEA - JEM Division
Past State Chairperson for Society for General Music (MENC)
Past Member of ACDA;
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)/ National Association for Music Education (NAfME) - Life Member
Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) Professional Music Sorority - Life Member
University of IL Alumni Assoc. - Life Member
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
National Education Association (NEA)/ Illinois Educators Association (IEA)
Member of First Presbyterian Church - Joliet
EMPLOYMENT (Retired after 44 years of Teaching Music):
Lockport School District # 91 -1997 to May 2022 (25 years) K-8 General Music & Music Technology, Orff, Piano, Organ, Guitar, 5-8 Choir, World Music Drumming, Chimes, Handbells
Selmaville School District (Salem, IL) 1978-1997 (19 years) taught Band (4th Grade Beginning Band, 5-8 Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Flag Corps) K-8 General Music, 5-8 Computers,
The Selmaville Ambassadors (5-8 Show Choir) auditioned and performed for 5 years on CBS-TV Sammy Davis, Jr. Variety Club with major stars; performed for President Bush and President-elect Clinton;
Selmaville Ambassadors Performed for President George Bush, Sr., President-elect Bill Clinton & others
American Productions, Inc. (provided entertainment at the White House for President Clinton)
Raymond Productions, Inc. (touring entertainment - cruise ships, USA, & Japan)- Professional Entertainment Companies
Robinson Computer Service (summer 1977)
African Christian Mission (summer service 1975)
First Presbyterian Church (Joliet) - Chorister Director