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My Teaching Experience
I am entering my 17th year as an educator!
2017 -- present; 6th grade ELA teacher
2013 - 2017; 5th Grade Teacher Reading/Writing/ELA
2010 - 2013; Kindergarten Teacher
2008 - 2010; Special Education Co-Teacher (3rd, 4th, 5th)
2004 -2008; Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
2004; After School Teacher - Kindergarten
2003; Summer Lead Teacher @ Day Care
2000; Special Education Paraprofessional

I am very passionate about teaching, so you will see me get a little animated when I teach, moving about the room, encouraging students, being very explicit, modeling, modeling, modeling and providing samples to help students be successful!

Outstanding Senior Award in College
Real Teachers. Real Voices. Video Public Service Announcement
Served on the GA Governor's Teacher Advisory Council

My Education

Clemson University: Attended 1998-1999 (transfered)
Emmanuel College: 2004, BSEd, Early Childhood Education
Walden University: 2007, MEd, Early Childhood Education, Reading & Literacy
Special Education General Curriculum (p-12) added 2008
Nova Southeastern University: 2011, EdS, Curriculum & Teaching


** Special Education Certification
** English Middle School & High School Certification
** ESOL Endorsement

Training

Striving Reader's Teacher Institute (2016)
Teach Like a Rockstar (2012)
Solution Tree: Professional Learning Communities (2011)
Georgia Early Literacy Training (2011)
Assistive Technology (ATSTAR) Trained (2009)
Training in Autism (2009)
Co-Teaching Training (2009)
Training in Behavior Management (2008)
INTECH Certified (2004)
Web Site Awards (previous teacher site 2003-2008)
Work Sampling System Assessment Training - Spring (2007)
High Scope Training - Fall (2004)
Presenter - RESA PIONEER Georgia Academic Service Learning Colloquium, Habersham High School, (2003)

Committees Served

Title I Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator (2018)
Real Teachers. Real Voices. Governor's Initiative (video created & released 2017)
GA Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee (2016)
Literacy Team (2015-present)
SACS committee Chair for School and District Member (2014-2015)
Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Committee (2013-2015)
Lead Kindergarten Teacher (2012)
Model Classroom Common Core/AFL (2011-2012)
Pyramid of Intervention Committee (2011-12)
Professional Learning Committee (2011)
Teacher Advisory Counsel (2009-2014)
Reading Vertical Team (2008-2011)
Website Maintenance (2008-2015)
My Teaching Philosophy

I love to teach because each of my students are special and unique in their own way. It is important to me that each child has the opportunity to learn in a safe, nurturing environment and also learn to their fullest potential. Making learning enjoyable and meaningful through building positive relationships is a top priority of mine, as well as, to ensure that each child continues their lifelong learning journey with a positive attitude!