This website has been added to help in the transparency of all parents, students and teachers in order to support the student in their success. 

My teaching philosophy is: 

*TEAM YOU!!  

I am here for your success.

if you are against me, you are against yourself.

Don't be against yourself; TEAM YOU!

(*TEAM YOU INCLUDES- Student, Teacher, Parents/Guardians, etc...)

Let's work together to pave a path of success for your student.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Timberline High School, B.I.S.D- Boise, ID. Jun. 2018- Present

• AP Language and Composition Teacher, English 11, Newspaper/Journalism Adviser, 

• Head Cheer Coach 2018-2022

Marina High School, M.P.U.S.D. - Marina, CA. Jun. 2015 – 2018

•  Senior English Teacher: World. Lit, AP. Lit, Expository Reading & Writing Course Freshman English Teacher: Eng. 9, Eng. 9H, PE Health & Wellness: 1, 2, 3, Dance PE Other Roles-English Dept. Head, Instructional Leadership Team Member, WASC Assistant Lead Coordinator, Drama Club Advisor, New Teacher Induction Coach, Head Cheer Coach

Mt. Whitney High School, V.U.S.D. - Visalia, CA. Aug. 2009 – Jun. 2015 

• Drama Program Director/ Drama Teacher 2010-2015 

• A.V.I.D. Teacher, English Teacher, School Musical Asst. Director, Head Cheer Coach

Clovis West High School, C.U.S.D. - Clovis, CA Aug.2007 – May 2009 

• Dance P.E. Program Coordinator/Teacher

C.U.S.D P.A.S.S. Summer Program-Clovis, CA. Jun. 2003 – Jun.2008 

• Dance and Drama Teacher

Phenomenon All- Stars and A UNIQUE STEP DANCE STUDIO- Fresno, CA. Jun. 1998-Jun. 2008

• Assistant Director, Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Cheer Coach and Program Coordinator

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, EDUCATION

• Master's of Science in Curriculum and Instruction 2024

• Western Governor's University- Excellence Award 2024

• Rotary Scholar Significant Educator Recognition 2023

• Site Teacher of the Month Awards in 2016 and 2017 Crystal Apple Teacher Appreciation Award 2013 

• GPA Awards: President's List, Dean's List, Graduate with Honors

•  Recognitions: Golden Key Honor Society Member, International Scholar Laureate Program Nominee

•  3 time Gayle Fisher Memorial Dance Scholarship Winner, Miss Fresno County 2006 Scholarship Winner, 

• Ms. California 2006 Participant