Career

Dyer County High School Teacher of the Year 2024-2025

University of Tennessee Martin Virginia Grimes Leadership Award-2025

SHAPE Club (2021-2022)-High school-level club that promotes physical activity and health knowledge to the school and local community

Tennessee Association of Biology Teachers (2024-Present)-Supports the professional development of biology teachers at the state, regional, and local levels of Tennessee.

Tennessee Science Teacher Association (2024-Present)-The largest representation of science educators in Tennessee that continuously promotes the development and advancement of science.

Dyer County Leadership Team (2024-Present)-Collection of teachers who discuss and develop ways to better improve the student experience and overall school culture.

Association of American Educators (2024-Present)-Focuses on quality benefits, educator professionalism, and real protection of educators.

Youth in Government (2024-Present)-A statewide leadership development and civics program designed to allow students to experience the process of government

WestTeach Leadership (2025-2026)-a professional development organization that supports educators through leadership development, networking opportunities, and instructional resources to improve teaching and learning across schools

-2026 Professional Development

Led professional development sessions for University School of Jackson faculty focused on understanding and responsibly integrating artificial intelligence into classroom practice. These sessions explored AI fundamentals, ethical considerations aligned with school policy, effective prompting strategies, and practical demonstrations of tools that support planning, differentiation, and assessment. Faculty were encouraged to rethink instructional design in an AI-rich environment and to develop thoughtful, policy-aligned approaches that prioritize student learning and professional judgment.

-2025 TSTA Tennessee Science Conference 

Presented a session at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association conference focused on practical and ethical applications of artificial intelligence in the classroom. The session explored how AI can support instructional planning, differentiation, and assessment while maintaining academic integrity and professional judgment. Attendees left with concrete strategies for integrating AI responsibly and rethinking teaching practices in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

-2024 TSTA Tennessee Science Conference

Collaborated with other educators from Tennessee regarding understanding new science standards and general teaching knowledge. Together, we discussed upcoming changes and how to better prepare for using them in our classrooms. This conference allowed me to experience the following resources with motivated teachers assisting me in using them:

-Sept 2024 Dyer County School Board-AI Use and Awareness in Education

Conducted a presentation discussing the use of AI in the classroom in both beneficial and harmful aspects.

-2021 Dyer County High School Inservice Promethean Board Trainer

Conducted smart board training for other educators on how to use it to their benefit in the classroom.