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About VerlTodd

"Education is being open to new ideas." 

                                                                                                                                                                

Short Biography

Verl Lee Todd was born in Monticello, IN to the parents of Roy & Meretta Todd. He grew up in Dalton, KY and has lived most of his life in Murray, KY working and going to school. On December 7, 2002 he married Jennifer Lee Moore in Morristown, IN. Verl Todd has no brothers or sisters and at this time has no children. During June 2003, Verl & Jennifer Todd moved to Tallahassee, Florida from Terre Haute, Indiana where they plan to start their careers and family.

Career Goals

"I believe in a challenging work environment and I desire a place committed to helping individuals recognize their own potential. Above all, I understand how to work with people marshaling both energy and intellect to reach different types of people where others have been successful. I am a hardworking and motivated individual, committed to education and all forms of diversity, and strive to be collaborative in all that I do." 

Formal Education

Verl Todd received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication and Sociology at Murray State University (GPA 3.1) and his Master of Science degree in Student Affairs Administration at Indiana State University (GPA 3.45). He has computer training in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and FrontPage and has attended various workshops on diversity, conflict management, and service learning.

Work Experience

Verl Todd is currently the Florida SADD State Coordinator and his office is located on the campus of  Tallahassee Community College.

He has been a Substitute Teacher in the Leon County School System, March 2004- February 2005

-Assistant of Student Affairs, Student Health Promotion at Indiana State University, May 2002- May 2003

-Assistant Hall Director, Residence Life at Indiana State University, August 2001- April 2002

-Residence Life Security Guard at Murray State University, August 1996- May 2000

-Residence Life Computer Tech at Murray State University, August 1998-May 2000

-Camp Counselor, Camp Woodmen of the World in Murray, KY, Summer 1995 & Kiwanis Camp Wyman in Eureka, MO, Summer 1999

-Committee member for various departments and organizations in Higher Education

-Committee Co-Director, Freshmen Alcohol Awareness Initiative at Indiana State University, October 2002- May 2003 

-Volunteer for various organizations, groups, and clubs inside and outside Higher Education

Programming Experience

Verl Todd has planned and presented various educational, recreational, and social programs on such topics as stress/time management, career development, money management/planning a budget, alcohol awareness/prevention, sexual responsibility, study abroad opportunities, and many more diverse programs to various departments and organizations on college campuses, at various student & professional conferences, and to the community.

Leadership Experience

Verl Todd has been the Historian for the Regents College Council (RCC) at Murray State University, August 1996- May 1997

-National Communications Coordinator for the Residential College Association (RCA) at Murray State University, August 1997- May 1998

-Special Events Chair for the Kentucky Association of College and University Residence Halls (KACURH) annual conference sponsored by the Residence Hall Association at Murray State University, February 1998

-KACURH State Historian for the Kentucky Association of College and University Residence Halls (KACURH), August 1998- May 1999

-KACURH Associate Director of Administration for the Kentucky Association of College and University Residence Halls (KACURH), August 1999-May 2000

-President National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at Murray State University, August 1999- May 2000

-President Sociology Club at Murray State University, August 1998-May 1999 & August 1999- May 2000

-Vice President Foreign Language Club at Murray State University, August 1998- May 1999

-Fundraising Coordinator Foreign Language Club at Murray State University, August 1999- May 2000

-Second Vice President Murray State Lion's Club at Murray State University, August 1999- May 2000

Honors & Awards

Verl Todd has been given the Council Member of the Year Award from the Residential College Council at Murray State University, May 1996

-Best Overall Representative Award from the Residential College Association at Murray State University, May 1996

-Outstanding Member of the Year Award from the Kentucky Association of College and University Residence Halls (KACURH), February 2000

-Top 5 Programs Award for his program, "Stress: Stretching Your Rubber band" from the Kentucky Association of College and University Residence Halls (KACURH) at their annual conference, February 1997

-Dean's List High Scholarship at Murray State University, Fall 1999

Life Experience

Verl Todd is a reliable, conscientious, and efficient individual proficient at working both on his own initiative or as part of a team. An outgoing, resourceful, and down to earth person who enjoys being involved in whatever is going on and has an extreme hunger to develop personal skills, learn new technologies, and to be the best.

He has lived and worked in four US states and has studied abroad in Paris, France during the summer of 1998.

He enjoys reading, computers/internet, website design, traveling, volunteering, church activities, and learning & experiencing new things.

Books He Has Read

The following is a list of books he has read and would recommend reading:

-Slowing Down to the Speed of Life by Richard Carlson & Joseph Bailey
-How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
-Fish! by Stephen C. Lundin, John Christensen, and Harry Paul
-Fish! Tales by Stephen C. Lundin, John Christensen, and Harry Paul
-Fish! Sticks by Stephen C. Lundin, John Christensen, and Harry Paul
-Life Strategies by Dr. Philip C. McGraw
-Major in Success by Patrick Combs
-Don't Sweat Books by Richard Carlson
-How To Get What You Want and Want What You Have by John Gray
-Chicken Soup for the Soul Books by Jack Canfield and Mark V Hansen
-Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson
-7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey
-Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss
-Plato Not Prozac! Applying Eternal Wisdom To Everyday Problems by Lou Marinoff, PH.D.

About This Website

The people who build web sites often overlook important human, relationship, and design factors in favor of technically sophisticated features. While your web site may be a technical wonder, the people who use it may not be looking for technical wonders. Please keep these things in mind when viewing my web site. My wish is that this site will provide the public with some insight into my life as well as creating my own niche on the world wide web. This web site is my public face and is designed for both professional and personal use. I hope you enjoy what you see and read. Thank you!

 

 Copyright © 2002 by Verl Todd 
Friday January 11, 2008