Profile: Dorothy A Travis

Objective:
To develop strong programs for youth and their families that build character and leadership through a focus on academic
and behavior improvements.

Experience:
1996 - Present Ceria M Travis Academy Milwaukee, WI
President/Founder & CEO
• Organized and developed school for boys
• Successful work with at-risk students
• Implemented effective teaching styles and classroom management

1992 - Present Nationwide Education Consultant Westlake, CA
Educational Consultant
• National School Safety Center
• School district and Agencies throughout the country

1981 - 1996 Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, WI Administrator
• Lincoln Center of the Arts - 6th Grade Administrator for 2 yrs
• Lapham Park Assessment Center - Building Administrator
for 5 yrs
• Central Administration Office - Student Services Specialist
for 5 yrs
• Exceptional Educational Teacher - Vincent High School
for 5 yrs

1979 - 1980 Children Living Unit Clovis, New Mexico
Adolescent and Family Therapist

1976 - 1979 Avino American High School Avino, Italy
Reading Improvement Specialist
• Implemented school wide reading program

Education:
1976 - 1978 Ball State University Munice, IN
•M.A., Counseling Psychology
1972 - 1974 University of California Davis, CA
•M.S., Education
1976 - 1971 University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, WI
• B.S., Sociology & Speech

Community Involvement:
• St. Rose, Board of Directors
• TransCenter, Board of Directors
• Consultant for National School Safety Center - Westlake, California
• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Counseling at Child and Family Center
• New Testament Church of Milwaukee

Tip:
One hundred years from now nobody will care about the type of house you lived in or the kind of car you drove. What will matter is did you make a difference in the lives of children.

PERSONAL NOTE:
Dorothy A. Travis is a mother of an adult daughter who sings, and a 16-year-old son who plays Hockey.