Greetings:
First let me introduce myself. My name is Walter Leon Looney.
I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 17, 1965. I grew
up in Albuquerque as well. I met my first wife, Pamala Marie Schaller,
on December 23, 1990, and we were married on August 10, 1991. On
November 6, 1992 my wife and I had a stillborn baby that we named Joseph
Isaac Looney. My daughter, Tiffany Joy Looney, was born June 28,
1996. Unfortunately, my first wife Pamala died on February 6, 2002,
and I became a single parent. Consequently, I was forced to ask myself
some very difficult questions such as: “How can I be the best father
possible? What kind of job do I really want to have and what must I do
to obtain that kind of job?” Deep down I knew that I really wanted
to be a teacher. Therefore, I sought advice from my friends, my family
and my pastor, Michael J. Mullins. I was advised to return to school
and obtain the education and credentials necessary to fulfill this dream.
Thus, I returned to school at Albuquerque TVI Community College in the
spring term 2001. I also received grief counseling.
I met my current wife Arlene A. Chavez in January 2001. We were
married on December 15, 2001, and are still happily married today.
We attend Bethel Heritage Church. She has been a huge support for me as
I attended college.
My educational career started in the first grade when I started attending
Bel-Air Elementary School (fall 1971 to spring 1976). I also have
attended the following schools: McKinley Middle School (fall 1976
to spring 1979), Del Norte High School (fall 1979 to spring 1984. I graduated,
and received a diploma.), Albuquerque Technical – Vocational Institute
(fall 1984 to December 1985. I received a certificate in Diesel Mechanics.),
the University of New Mexico (fall 1990 to spring 1991.) I earned nine
college credit hours, and Albuquerque Technical – Vocational Institute
Community College (summer 1994 to winter 1995.), I earned six college credit
hours, and spring 2001 to May of 2004. I earned an Associate of Arts Degree
in Elementary Education with an accumulative grade point average
of 3.38. Finally, I have attended the University of New Mexico from
the fall of 2003 to December of 2004. Where I earned a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Elementary Education with accumulative grade point average
of 3.98.
The following is a listing of my accomplishments while attending Albuquerque
Technical – Vocational Institute Community College. I was elected
to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges for the 2001-2002
school year. I served as Administrative Officer in the Student Government
during the 2001-2002 school year. I have been listed on the Vice
President's Honor Roll for: the spring term 2001, the summer term 2001,
the fall term 2001, the spring term 2002, and the summer term of 2002.
I completed the Student Leadership Development Program during the school
year 2001-2002. Furthermore, I completed the Civic Responsibility
and Leadership Program during the school year 2002-2003. As a member
of the Student Government I served on the Strategic Planning
Committee. Finally, I completed a service learning assignment at
Chamiza Elementary School.
The following is a listing of my accomplishments while attending the
University of New Mexico. I was listed on the Dean's list for: the
spring term 2003, the fall term 2003, and the spring term 2004. I
successfully completed the 2003 Bilingual/ESL Summer Institute on July
11, 2003. I was inducted into the Ronald E. McNair Scholars
Program September 27, 2003. I was recognized for outstanding achievement
in the Ronald E. McNair Program on May 7, 2004. I successfully completed
the summer research component of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program
July 30, 2004. I presented my research at the 13th Annual Ronald
E. McNair Scholars National Research Conference and Graduate School Fair
November 6, 2004. Finally, I was listed on the National Dean's List
for the school years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004.
I have performed in various volunteer activities in my community.
My first volunteer work was with the Civil Air Patrol from 1979 to 1981.
I was also a Sunday School Teacher at Bethel Heritage Church from August
1991 to December 1999. I have served as a Volunteer Mentor
at the Bernalillo County Intel Computer Clubhouse from the fall of 2002
to the summer of 2003. I also did volunteer work in the library at
my daughter's elementary school (Tomasita Elementary School) from the fall
of 2002 to the fall of 2003 . I am also a member of the National
Republican Party.
My long-term educational goal is to pursue a Graduate Degree in Organizational
Learning and Instructional Technology from the University of New Mexico.
My short-term professional aspiration is to serve my community as an Elementary
School Teacher for second graders in the Albuquerque area. My long-term
professional aspiration is to serve my community in leadership roles such
as: a school board member, at the state or national legislature
or as a school principal.
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