About Me

What tales would your students tell about their mathematical experiences? Are they stories of triumph, boredom, despair, excitement, or, perhaps, all of these emotions? As an experienced educator, my goal is to tap into the myriad of student learning outcomes, build healthy relationships and foster growth over time.  A major focus will be on the bottom 10% of math learners referred to as the" kids in the basement". To fuel this process I will utilize my educational background, collaborative nature and content knowledge to work together  with all young learners:

• 20 + years of mathematics teaching experiences which included roles as a Classroom Teacher, Math Facilitator, Founding Math Coordinator,  District Math Coordinator, District Director of Curriculum & Instruction...

• Undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama-Birmingham, graduate degree from U.M.K.C.

• Certified teacher in the state of Missouri

• Certified teacher in the state of Kansas

• Illustrative Mathematics Advisory Board Member

• Former Teacher/Professor of the year, KCPS

• Member of Mathematics organizations NCSM, NCTM, KCATM

• Recipient of the 2013 African American S.T.E.A.M. leader award for mathematics by the "Black Family Technology" Awareness Association of Kansas City

• Lead Presenter - 2018 Missouri Charter Public Schools Association Conference (M.C.P.S.A)