After graduating from Lincoln University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Ms. Guiden taught in the East St. Louis District #189 from 1966 - 1986, and was then promoted to Supervisor of Elementary Curriculum from 1986-1994 where she guided novice teachers and mentored veteran teachers. It was her responsiblity to update them on any new curriculum. In 1994, Guiden became the principal of Morrison Elementary School where she administered a staff of 33 teachers and ancillary staff with a student body of 400-500 students, grades Pre-K- 6. The student body was diverse housing Middle Eastern, Hispanic, African American, disabled and other special education students (changed later to pre-k-5th); Guiden retired in 2001. Having served as an Adjunct at Harris -Stowe State College, she applied for full-time employment and was hired in 2001.  Guiden has served on many committees at Harris-Stowe State University. In addition to instructing students, she also mentors by assisting students with their program selections and personal concerns relating to  success in their field.

EDUC 307 Music, Art, Movement, Drama Play;
EDUC 314 Communication and Guidance Strategies ECE;     
EDUC 313 Developmental Learning Pre-K-3rd;  
EDUC 414 Science & Social Studies;                                                   
EDUC 305 Utilizing Community & Family Resources;                        
EDUC 318 Human Relations & Cultural Diversity in Teaching/Learning;  
EDUC 210 Introduction To Field Experience            

Teacher Service Award East St. LouIs District #189 (2001);
Malcolm X  Distinquished Service Award (2002)