​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. 

Jersey CUSD No. 100            (2009-Present)

Superintendent
Principal
​Assistant Principal

SIUE                                                 (2003-2005)

Testing Administrator
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Blackburn College                       (2005-2009)

Technology Professor
Director of Teacher Education & Clinical Placements
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Carrollton High School             (2000-2002)

Professional Educator: English, Speech Communication, Drama

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

Fashion Bug, Inc.                             (1991-1991)

Asst. Retail Manager

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Deb Shops, Inc.                             (1990- 1991)

Store Manager

Gannon Technologies, Inc.       (1989-1990)

Document Preparation Manager

Military Experience

United States Marine Corps 
Military Police Officer

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 Lacklack 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.