Background
Olmstead, Phyllis Melody was born on September 15, 1960 in Plant City, Florida, United States. Daughter of George Donaldson and Shirley Ann (Buckler) Pirkle.
Olmstead, Phyllis Melody was born on September 15, 1960 in Plant City, Florida, United States. Daughter of George Donaldson and Shirley Ann (Buckler) Pirkle.
Associate of Arts, Hillsboro Community College, 1981. Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, University Florida, 1983. Master of Education, University Central Florida, 1991.
Doctor of Education, University Central Florida, 1994.
H.S. teacher, Highlands County Schools, Lake Placid, Florida, 1983-1984;
computer specialist, manager, Radio Shack-Tandy, Florida, 1985-1986;
floral designer, Publix Supermarkets, Apopka and Orlando, Florida, 1986-1988;
middle school teacher, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, 1988-1994;
hospital/homebound distance educator, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, 1994-1996;
grant project director, project assistant, U. Control Florida, Orlando, 1992-1993;
program professor academic computing, Nova Southeastern U., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 1996. Member examination validation committee Florida Department Education, Orlando, 1991-1992. Educational/technical consultant Muslim Academy of Control Florida, Orlando, 1992-1995.
Testing supervisor Ednl. Testing Svc., 1994-1995. International speaker, consultant distance education, since 1994.
Puppy raiser Canine Companions for Independence, Orlando, 1989-1991. Neighborhood watch coordinator Forest Oaks Subdivsn., Ocoee, Florida, 1989-1995. Coordinator Vial-of Life Program, Ocoee, 1992.
Member National Education Association, International Council for Distance Education (president, chair women's international network 1992-1995, presenter, author conference 1992, 95, editor newsletter 1993-1995), Florida Teacher's Professional Association.
Married Jeffery Wayne Olmstead, August 1, 1983. Stepchildren: Jeffery Wayne Junior, Jill Windee Olmstead Morales.