Women of Distinction Magazine Selects Dr. Maureen M. Gouveia-Whitehead as a Distinguished Professional in Her Field

    ORLANDO, FL, December 05, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Maureen M. Gouveia-Whitehead, Founder and Executive Director for MMGW Christian Academy, Inc., has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional in her field through Women of Distinction Magazine. Dr. Maureen M. Gouveia-Whitehead will be featured in the upcoming edition of the Women of Distinction Magazine in 2015/2016.

Discovering her passion for teaching while teaching bible studies at church beginning at the age of 18, Dr. Maureen M. Gouveia-Whitehead later attended Bedford College of Higher Education in England and graduated with her teaching certificate in education. Upon graduation, she served as the Lead Instructor for Homerton House Secondary School in the UK for eight years. She then became the Head of the Business Studies Department at Pimlico High School in the UK, also as Lecturer II and Program Supervisor at Croydon College in the UK, as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Metropolitan University, as General Education Professor at ITT Technical Institute, as Director of Education at Galiano Career Academy, and as Director of Education at Centura Institute, until 2009.

Now serving as the Founder and Executive Director of her own school in Orlando, Florida, MMGW Christian Academy, Inc., Dr. Gouveia-Whitehead oversees daily operations of the school, chairs board meetings, prepares curricula, and assists with student recruitment and fundraising events. She also hires volunteer instructors and other staff members for teaching courses and for assisting with office work.

"As a leader and lifelong learner, I'm always excited about the changes education brings," Dr. Gouveia-Whitehead said. "I've always tried to creatively contribute to such changes for bringing about successful outcomes. It's important to remain current in as many areas of education as possible, without putting education in a box or vacuum."

Dr. Gouveia-Whitehead also served as a Faculty Member at Southern Technical College from 2011-2013. She is a member of convocation for the University of London, England, is an ambassador for Capella University where she is involved in empowering and referring prospective students, and is also a published author. She holds a PhD in Leadership for Higher Education from Capella University, an MA in Educational Administration from the University of London, a BA in Sociology with Honors from North London University, and her teaching certificate from Bedford College of Higher Education, UK. For more information on her school, other achievements and involvement, visit www.mmgwca.com.

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