P.O. Box 416 Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Phone (269) 471-4108 E-mail bpeters@andrews.edu

B. Marie Peters

Objective	Position as program director/coordinator/advisor. To develop programs of success for youth at risk of perpetuating lifestyles of poverty.
Summary of qualifications	Educator, 18 years professional experience Possess strong budgeting and financial management skills Willing to network with a variety of service agencies Knowledgeable in areas of the physical, social, economical, and educational needs of low-skilled individuals Innovative and willing to take initiatives in staying abreast of family needs
Professional experience	1985 – 2001 Educator, Benton Harbor Area Schools Benton Harbor, MI 1991 (Summer) Piloted Elementary Summer Science Program for the Kellogg Foundation Benton Harbor, MI 1987 (Summer) Private Industry Council (PIC) Employability Skills Instructor Benton Harbor, MI 1985 – 1986 Adult Basic Education Instructor Benton Harbor, MI 1978 – 1985 Homemaker 1975 – 1978 Parochial School Teacher Pittsburgh, PA
Education	MSA Community and International Development 2001 - Summer 2004 Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI AS Business Administration 2002 – Fall 2004 Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI Certificate: Community and Economic Development 2004 – In progress Penn State University University Park, PA BS Elementary Education 1969 - 1975 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
Professional memberships	Continuing Teaching Certificate, State of Michigan
Awards received	Outstanding Teacher Award (Adult Education) 1986 Teacher of the Year Award—Johnson Elementary School 1990
Relevant Courses	Grant Writing Social Policy Community Health Personal, Social, and Career Development
Computer Skills	PowerPoint, HTML, Web Editor, Excel, and Access