About Me

Native of Tennessee 

30.5 years of total teaching experience

17th year at Spring Valley

Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Tennessee 

Secondary Teacher Certification, Austin Peay State University

Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Lesley University

Doctorate of Education, Teacher Leadership, Walden University

South Carolina State Certified Mentor 

Supervising Teacher, Columbia College and University of South Carolina

Faculty Member, Teacher's College, Western Governor's University

Two children: Terry, Jr., SVHS graduate, 2008, Air Traffic Controller, 

US Government; Combat Veteran, US ARMY

Joi, SVHS graduate, 2016, Converse College; Aveda School of Beauty Graduate, Celebrity MUA

Grandchildren: Zion, Zilaya, Zyir, Zane, and Zoey (The Z Pack), Brandon II, and two furry grandchildren, American Bullies, Tez and Helios.