Tina R. Cross

Background

Cross, Tina R. was born on April 12, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Edward and Helen G. (Jeffrey) White.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Augusta College, 1975; Master of Science in Zoology, Clemson U., 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology, Clemson U., 1980.

Career

Teacher physics, ecology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, Curtis Baptist H.S., 1980-1983; department chairman, 1980-1981; vice-principal, 1981-1983; teacher physics, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biology, Appling County Comprehensive H.S., 1983-1986; teacher biology, Brewton-Parker College, 1983-1986; teacher chemistry, human biology, meteorology, ecology, Vidalia Comprehensive H.S., 1986-1987; teacher anatomy, physiology, zoology, botany, honours biology, Gadsden H.S., 1987-1992; teacher honours biology, magnet physical science, chemistry, applied, Columbus (Georgia) H.S., 1992-1996; instructor biology, human anatomy, physiology, Columbus (Georgia) State University, since 1993; lead science teacher integrated math/sci/technical magnet program, Carver H.S., since 1996. Instructor (part-time) introductory biology series Gadsden State Community College, 1990-1992. STAR teacher district 1985, 86.

Research associate Florida State Collection of Arthropods, since 1980.

Achievements

• Tina R. Cross has been listed as a notable Secondary school educator, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Media coordinator 1996 Olympics, Columbus, Georgia, 1996. Volunteer hurricane relief Red Cross, Columbus, 1992. Volunteer coordinator Carver IMST, Columbus, since 1996.

Member American Association Physics Teachers, Georgia Science Teachers Association, South Carolina. Entomological Association, Society International Odonatol., PAGE, Entomological Society Washington, Georgia Entomological Society, Professional Corporation/Russell County Chamber of C. (photographer, membership volunteer since 1990), Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Victor W. Cross, January 15, 1982. 1 child, Victor E.

Father:

Edward White

Mother:

Helen G. (Jeffrey) White

Spouse:

Victor W. Cross

child:

Victor E. Cross