V. Dianne Harper treasured every moment of her career in education, which spanned 40 years at the West Yuma RJ-1 School District in Colorado.
FORT COLLINS, CO, February 01, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present V. Dianne Harper with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Harper celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Harper treasured every moment of her career in education, which spanned 40 years at the West Yuma RJ-1 School District in Colorado. Upon graduating from college, she began as a teacher and counselor in 1964, teaching in the classroom for just over three decades. Transitioning into an educational consultant role in 2003, she remained in position until retirement in 2006. During her career, Ms. Harper also spent several years as a director of curriculum and instruction between 1998 and 2004.
Taking on additional responsibilities during her tenure, Ms. Harper served as a task evaluator for the New Standards Project. She was also on the advisory board for the English department at the University of Northern Colorado between 1992 and 2003, co-chaired the Colorado Standards Assessment Implementation Development Council between 1994 and 2003, and was a private consultant for the Colorado Department of Education between 2003 and 2010. Outside of her work in education, Ms. Harper owned her own business, Harper's Ltd. in Yuma, CO, from 1982 to 1986.
Ms. Harper is a longstanding member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Colorado Education Association and PEO International. She is also a lifetime member of the Fort Collins Symphony Guild. Active with various community organizations, Ms. Harper recently served as the president of the Symphony Guide between 2014 and 2017, was on the board of the Fort Collins Symphony between 2014 and 2016, and was a board member of the Poudre School District Trustee Foundation between 2012 and 2017. Ms. Harper also spent many years as a member of the Yuma County Child Protection Team from 1984 to 2006, was on the board of directors of the Yuma Theater Company from 1983 to 2007, and was a trustee and member of the board of directors of the Yuma Hospital from 1978 to 1998. She has been a board member of the Off the Hook Arts Association since 2016.
The recipient of a Young Mother of the Year Award in 1975, Ms. Harper and her husband were also honored by the State of Colorado as Foster Parents of the Year in 2000. They notably raised five foster children together. She has been included in the eighth edition of Who's Who in American Education and several editions of Who's Who of American Women for her achievements.
Following the same path as her father, a former professor, Ms. Harper decided to attend college and pursue a career in education. Because she loved to read, she majored in English. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University in 1964. Married to her husband James K. Harper since 1963, Ms. Harper and he share two of their own children together, as well as six grandchildren. Enjoying her retirement, she loves spending quality time with family. She also loves to read, write and travel.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, V. Dianne Harper has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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