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Phone: 251-602-8970

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Degrees and Certifications:

BA, Advertising & Marketing, The University of Alabama, 1987 Teacher Certification, University of South Alabama, Athens State University

Mrs. Vicky Crane

WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

It is a pleasure to have your child in my class. Our program will give the student an introduction to the world of business. Students are given an opportunity to earn a Career Readiness Indicator, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). Students that earn the Expert's level will be recognized with a cord to be worn at Graduation Ceremony and other programs. A class fee of $25 allows students an opportunity to use lab equipment including printing, laminating, binding, and also GMetrix software to prepare for the certification tests, and unlimited certification testing at no additional charge.

STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN TWO SENIOR GRADUATION CORDS

1. Microsoft Office Specialist - Mint $10 charge (Word 2019, PowerPoint 2019, & Excel 2019)

2. Microsoft Office Expert - Lavender (no charge) Word & Word Expert, Excel & Excel Expert, and PowerPoint

EXPERIENCE

Saraland High School, 2011-present; FBLA Adviser, Senior Class Sponsor (2011-2018), Leadership Team, Career Tech Department Chair, Spirit Student Section (2011-2017) Azalea Trail Adviser (2016 to present), Broadcasting Adviser (2015 to 2019), Swim Coach (2011-2016) Yearbook Adviser (2011-2013)

Murphy High School, 2003-2011; DECA Advisor, SGA Advisor, Senior Sponsor, Technology Committee Chairperson, Technology Support Teacher, Webmaster, Diversified Department Chair, (DECA National Gold Certified Store), Center of International Studies Director, Swim & Dive Coach (2010 & 2011 State Diving Champion)

Citronelle High School, 1998-2003, Junior Class Sponsor, Azalea Trail Advisor, Prom Advisor, BLT Committee, SACS Committee, FBLA Advisor, Senior Project Committee, Technology Committee & Chair, SAE Committee, Teacher of the Year

OEC Business Interiors, 1996-1998, Sales, Design Consultant; Top Sales 1997; Million Dollar Club 1997, 1998

BW Associates, Inc. 1994-1996, Sales, Design Consultant, Top Sales 1995, 1996

MobileComm, A Bellsouth Company 1990-1994, Communication Consultant. Fast Start Club, 1991, 1992 Top Sales in 1991,1992,1994; Sales Trainer 1993-94

Casual Corner 1987-1990, Manager, Top 50 managers in 1988

WHY CERTIFICATIONS?

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ALL ABOUT ME

Mrs. Crane has been married for 36 years to Alex G. Crane, principal of Saraland Middle School. They have three children, Andrew (BS Statistic & Mathematical, University of South Alabama), Addie (Bachelor of Science in Education (Collaborative Special Education K-12) Master of Arts in Education (Higher Education Administration) The University Alabama) Addie is currently working full-time for The University of Alabama System Office for the Office of the Chancellor & Office of Governmental Affairs and Economic/Workforce Development and our youngest daughter, Alexis Crane (BSN-Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama) worked in the Emergency Department as a BSN at Children's Hospital in Birmingham and presently is a travel nurse working across the nation. She also has two beautiful grandchildren, Paxton & Caroline!

Mrs. Crane is an avid sports fan. She can usually be found "running the streets" to the football stadium or baseball field and headed north to Tuscaloosa as much as she can. She also enjoys high school football games on Thursday or Friday nights, her student's athletic events all week and on weekends at College Games on Saturday afternoon or night! (Roll Tide!!)

Saraland High School