Brent Nieman
Brent A. Nieman
661 N. Superior Avenue Decatur, GA 30033 | ------------ | ------------
SUMMARY
Educator, entrepreneur and environmentalist. Adaptive problem-solver with a strong client service orientation. Over 25 years as a public school teacher followed by a second career as a small business owner. Community involvement as a fencing coach for middle and high school students, as well as founding a local fencing club.
FORMAL EDUCATION
• Ed.S. - Middle Grades, George State University, Cum Laude with concentrations in Social Studies and Language
• M.Ed. - Middle Grades, Georgia State University, Cum Laude with concentrations in Science and Mathematics
• B.S. - Elementary Education, University of Cincinnati, Cum Laude
• Art Certification (K-12), Georgia State University and Gifted Certification (K-12), Mercer University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nieman Enterprises 2012-Present
Owner: Home repair service serving Druid Hills and Virginia Highland neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA
Decatur Blades 2009-2014
Founder and Coach: Community-based fencing club for all ages, including fencing tournaments,
weekly club practice sessions, group and individual lessons
Leon Paul Customer Service Representative 2009-2010
U.S, division of London-based fencing equipment manfacturer
Georgia Elementary School Teacher 1997-2007
Gwinnett County Schools, Annistown Elementary School
Grades K-5, Art teacher, and gifted program
Georgia Elementary School Teacher 1985-1997
Gwinnett County Schools, Annistown Elementary School
Grades 3-6, classroom, science and gifted programs
Ohio Elementary School Teacher 1978-1985
Northwest Local Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
Houston and Weigel Elementary Schools
Grades 4 and 6, classroom teacher
K-Mart Department Manager 1973-1978
Cincinnati, Ohio
Managed hardware and lighting departments
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Art, Theatre, Scuba Diving, Recycling, Fencing, Travel, Horseback Riding, Music
REFERENCES
Lisa Cox Music Teacher 3333 Circles End Charlotte NC 28226 ------------
Valerie Manson, Principal, 1179 Laurel Hill Drive, Decatur 30------------
Michelle Bays Assistant Principal, 102 Evergreen Ct. Loganville GA ------------
Kathy Vail Owner/ Head Coach Dunwoody Fencing Club, 1233 Potomac Road, Dunwoody GA 30338
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Robin Railey, Marketing Consultant, Parent of Josiah Altland, Tutoring student ------------
Brent A. Nieman
661 N. Superior Avenue Decatur, GA 30033 | ------------ | ------------
SUMMARY
Educator, entrepreneur and environmentalist. Adaptive problem-solver with a strong client service orientation. Over 25 years as a public school teacher followed by a second career as a small business owner. Community involvement as a fencing coach for middle and high school students, as well as founding a local fencing club.
FORMAL EDUCATION
• Ed.S. - Middle Grades, George State University, Cum Laude with concentrations in Social Studies and Language
• M.Ed. - Middle Grades, Georgia State University, Cum Laude with concentrations in Science and Mathematics
• B.S. - Elementary Education, University of Cincinnati, Cum Laude
• Art Certification (K-12), Georgia State University and Gifted Certification (K-12), Mercer University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nieman Enterprises 2012-Present
Owner: Home repair service serving Druid Hills and Virginia Highland neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA
Decatur Blades 2009-2014
Founder and Coach: Community-based fencing club for all ages, including fencing tournaments,
weekly club practice sessions, group and individual lessons
Leon Paul Customer Service Representative 2009-2010
U.S, division of London-based fencing equipment manfacturer
Georgia Elementary School Teacher 1997-2007
Gwinnett County Schools, Annistown Elementary School
Grades K-5, Art teacher, and gifted program
Georgia Elementary School Teacher 1985-1997
Gwinnett County Schools, Annistown Elementary School
Grades 3-6, classroom, science and gifted programs
Ohio Elementary School Teacher 1978-1985
Northwest Local Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
Houston and Weigel Elementary Schools
Grades 4 and 6, classroom teacher
K-Mart Department Manager 1973-1978
Cincinnati, Ohio
Managed hardware and lighting departments
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Art, Theatre, Scuba Diving, Recycling, Fencing, Travel, Horseback Riding, Music
REFERENCES
Lisa Cox Music Teacher 3333 Circles End Charlotte NC 28226 ------------
Valerie Manson, Principal, 1179 Laurel Hill Drive, Decatur 30------------
Michelle Bays Assistant Principal, 102 Evergreen Ct. Loganville GA ------------
Kathy Vail Owner/ Head Coach Dunwoody Fencing Club, 1233 Potomac Road, Dunwoody GA 30338
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Robin Railey, Marketing Consultant, Parent of Josiah Altland, Tutoring student ------------