The instructional staff must maintain technical competency, meet the requirements to be an approved instructor and meet all state and local requirements for accreditation.
Education
The instructor holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice, and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Secondary Education. This academic foundation provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, instructional methodology, and best practices in secondary education, ensuring that students receive rigorous, relevant, and standards-based instruction aligned with state and industry expectations.
Teaching Certification
The Jonesboro High School Law and Justice instructor holds a State of Georgia Teaching Certification, confirming full compliance with state educational and professional standards required to teach in Georgia. This certification demonstrates a strong foundation in instructional excellence, curriculum design, and student engagement within the Criminal Justice and Public Safety fields.
Industry Certifications
The instructor brings extensive real-world experience, having served as a certified law enforcement officer, criminal investigator, adult probation officer, and juvenile probation officer, with professional credentials from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council and the State of Florida. GCIC/NCIC Certification. These certifications reflect advanced knowledge of law enforcement practices, ethics, and community safety standards.
Additional Certifications
The instructor is also certified in CPR and AED, and previously a certified CPR instructor, ensuring preparedness to respond effectively to emergency situations and promoting a safe learning environment for all students.
This blend of teaching, industry, and life-saving certifications ensures that the Jonesboro High School Law and Justice Program delivers instruction that is both academically rigorous and grounded in real-world public safety expertise.
Participation in professional organizations demonstrates that the Jonesboro High School Law and Justice instructor is deeply committed to providing students with exceptional, real-world education in law, public safety, and criminal justice. These affiliations reflect a strong dedication to professional growth, advocacy for high-quality educational programs, and preparation of students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in postsecondary education and public safety careers. By maintaining connections with industry leaders and professional networks, the instructor ensures that the Law and Justice Program remains current with evolving standards, best practices, and opportunities within the legal and public safety fields.
Listed below are professional organizations with which the Jonesboro High School Law and Justice instructor maintains active affiliation.
The Clayton County CTAE Department is dedicated to building a world-class leadership and instructional workforce by integrating 21st-century technologies and innovative teaching practices. Each professional learning opportunity is designed to directly enhance student achievement and career readiness. Within this framework, both CTAE administrators and program instructors play a vital role in advancing excellence in instruction and student outcomes.
At Jonesboro High School, the Law and Justice Program reflects this commitment by ensuring that the instructor receives ongoing professional development and access to the latest tools, resources, and industry best practices. This comprehensive approach empowers the program to continuously improve, providing students with high-quality, real-world education that prepares them for success in law enforcement, public safety, and related career fields.
CTAERN Courses
Attended GACTE 2015
Attended ACTE VISION 2024
CSI Summit - Summer 2025
The Jonesboro High School Law and Justice instructor maintains a personal and professional growth plan focused on continuous improvement in teaching and industry expertise. Through active participation in Clayton County CTAE professional development, state and national conferences, and professional organizations such as GACTE and LAPSEN, the instructor remains current with evolving trends in law enforcement, legal studies, and instructional technology. Ongoing engagement with local agencies, certifications, and reflective practices ensures that students receive high-quality, real-world instruction aligned with workforce expectations and postsecondary success.