​Dr. Lori Franke-Hopkins
​Digital Professional Portfolio

Work Experience in Education

Selecting the profession of professional educator is a career move I will never regret.  Being blessed with an opportunity to impact kids is a calling of which I am very proud. 

Cognia                          (2017-Present)

Director (IL, OK, MO, TN, VA)
Alpharetta, GA.

Jersey CUSD No. 100        (2009-2017)

Superintendent
Principal
​Assistant Principal
​Jerseyville, IL.

​Blackburn College        (2005-2009)

​Educational Technology Professor
Director of Teacher Education & Clinical Placements
​Carlinville, IL. 

​SIUE                                        (2002-2005)

​Testing Administrator
​Edwardsville, IL. 

Carrollton HS                  (2000-2002)

Professional Educator: English, Speech Communication, Drama
Carrollton, IL. 

Multiple Schools     (2002-Present)

Education Consultant
​Be Just Me Consulting                         2017-Present

Work Experience in Business

Prior to returning to college, I worked in business venues, managing employees, leading teams, promoting sales, and gaining knowledge about organizations. 

Alton Belle Casino         (1991-1998)

Risk Prevention Investigator/Human Resource Generalist
​Security Shift Manager
Asst. Security Shift Manager
Security Officer
​Alton, IL. 

Fashion Bug, Inc.            (1991-1991)

Asst. Retail Manager
​Wood River, IL 

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Deb Shops, Inc.                 (1990- 1991)

Retail Store Manager 
Fredericksburg, VA.

Gannon Tech, Inc.          (1989-1990)

Document Preparation Manager
Reston, VA. 

Military Experience
United States Marine Corps 
Military Police 

Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1985 and making my way to Parris Island in February of 1996 where I attended Marine Corps boot camp, I experienced one of the greatest challenges of my life.  I proudly graduated from Marine Corps boot camp in May 1986 and then traveled to Lackland Air Force Base, Marine Corps Detachment for the Military Police Academy, completing the requirements of the program in September.  I received my orders to report to Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina where I served as a military police officer for the remainder of my enlistment. 
Proud Moment:  I was presented with the Molly Marine Award at the Marine Corps boot camp graduation ceremony.  This award is presented by the Woman Marines Association to the one recruit of each platoon, selected by her fellow platoon members, for "best exemplifying Esprit de Corps by her attitude, decorum, personality, and day-to-day relationship with her platoon members" (1986).