Melinda (Binky) Martin-Tollette

Sanford I. Tollette

Executive Director

Biographical Sketch

Education:

Hendrix College, Conway, AR (1986)

BA in English GPA 3.74

Other areas of study: mathematics, accounting, French, philosophy, theatre, and art

University of Arkansas at Little Rock (1993)

M.Ed. with an emphasis in English GPA 3.94

University of London, Birkbeck College, London, England (1985)

Arkansas Governor’s School (1981)

Experience:

Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp

Assistant Director/Alternative Classroom Experience and Summer Camp program for “at-risk” youth since June 1987

Duties: Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising staff; grant writing; oversees all program areas; evaluating overall effectiveness of camp programs; plans annual Honor Camp trip for 100 youth and adults.

Others positions: lifeguard, arts/crafts director, counselor, program director, and consultant

Arkansas School for the Blind

Secondary English Teacher and Forensics Coach 1987

Meadowcreek Project, Fox, AR

Certifications:

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Ropes Course Instructor

Hobbies:

Drawing, reading, writing, hiking, climbing, swimming, and spending time with family