Amy Henry ~ Contact Amy @ Amy@HenryforIdaho.com
Education
- Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts – Master of Education, November 2001
- Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho – Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education, March 1996
- Additional Graduate Courses: Northwest Nazarene University, Boise State University, Fresno Pacific University, Loyola Marymount, The University of Idaho; 2001-2008
Experience
Homeschool Educator, Legislative Intern, & Community Volunteer
Educator, Boise Independent School District
- Junior High Math Teacher, Elementary Teacher
- Mathematics Department Chair
- Math and Science Center Mathematics Department Chair
- New Teacher Mentor
- Team Leader
- Driver Education Instructor
- Volleyball & Basketball Coach
Curriculum Writer, Totorica Technologies
- Develop hands-on mathematics curriculum.
- Provide resource materials and assessments aligned with the curriculum.
Educator, Joint School District No. 2
- Sixth Grade Study Skills Program Developer and Teacher
- Eighth Grade Physical Science Teacher
- Volleyball and Basketball Coach
Bureau of Land Management, Boise, Idaho
- Clerical Support for Branch of Supply Head
Country Marketing, Boise, Idaho
- Assistant Manager of Production and Shipping
Special Recognition, Awards & Grants
- Educator of the Year, 2011-2012
- Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2007
- Boise Public Schools Education Foundation Grant Award, 2006-2007
- Albertson’s Scholarship, 2005
- Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 2005, 1999
- Disney Teacher Award Nominee, 1999 – “This nomination demonstrates that Amy’s work had an impact on your school’s community. We salute Amy’s talent and impact on students.” – Ms. Lang Senior VP & General Manager, Disney Learning Partnership.
- Weber Educational Scholarship, 1994-1996
- Honor Scholarship, 1991-1996
Volunteering
- AAU Basketball Coach
- Optimist Football Cheerleading Coach
- West Boise Little League Board Member, Tee Ball Director, and Tee Ball Coach
- Founder of ‘Parents for Freedom and Liberty’
- Former President of the ‘Treasure Valley Republican Women’
- Member of Idaho’s Empowering Parent’s Parent Advisory Panel
- Participant on Superintendent of Education Transition Team
- Participant on the Education Task Force
- Volunteered for various Republican Campaigns
- Precinct Committeeman Alternate
- Delegate to the Republican Party State Convention
- Church Volunteer, VBS Leader & Children’s Ministries
- Math Tutoring
- Homeschool Pilot Program
A few recommendations from over the years:
- Rainey Pieters, Supervisor of Mathematics, Boise School District – “Amy Henry has been a colleague of mine in the Boise School District for the past few years. She is one of the most professional teachers I’ve ever known. She has an open, inquiring mind and is constantly working to improve her already exceptional teaching skills. She supports both new teachers and old cronies with good humor, practical knowledge, and wisdom. Amy works exceptionally well with ‘at risk’ students and constantly strives to make learning meaningful for all of her students.”
- Toni Bicandi, Principal, East Junior High School, Boise School District – “Amy is one of the most talented educators I have worked with.” “Amy has an exceptional gift of organization. She is able to take a daunting task, analyze what needs to be done and achieve the goal efficiently. Her organizational skills have enabled her to successfully teach a wide variety of math classes, be the team leader and math department chair. All of this would seem overwhelming to many, but Mrs. Henry is able to organize and manage the challenges successfully.”
- Stephanie Olsen, 8th Grade Special Education Teacher, East Junior High School, Boise School District – “I feel that Amy would be a wonderful addition to any position. She is a hard worker, and her heart is definitely in the right place when it comes to working for the betterment of children. Her dedication to the teaching field will take her places where she will continue to touch the lives of her students in a positive manner.”
- Andi Ryan, Nampa Resident and Vallivue School District Parent – “You have a heart for the citizens of this great state of Idaho. As a parent, I appreciate your dedication to our Idaho kids and the fact that you stand on principles of dedication, research, faith, and freedom makes you the right candidate for Idaho.”
- Rod and Kerry Saetrum, Parents of two Former Boise School District Students – “Amy deeply cares for her students and goes above and beyond to support their academic and personal growth. We are convinced that students can differentiate between teachers simply doing their jobs and those teachers who truly care about the children’s welfare, they’re actually knowing the material and directing the child to be successful. Amy Henry is intelligent and talented. She could have excelled in many occupations. Fortunately for her students, she chose teaching. If her ability to reach and teach children could be multiplied, then the schools and the students would greatly benefit.”
- Nannette C. Kaiserman, Mom of a former Nampa School District Student – “It has been my husband’s and my goal to raise hardworking, responsible, honest, caring boys. Ms. Pope (Henry) has made that goal a little easier by helping to instill these traits in Matt by her teaching and by her example. Nampa School District needs more teachers like Ms. Pope (Henry). They need teachers who push children to be their best and to reach their full potential. I will be forever grateful to Ms. Pope (Henry).”