About the Authors

Amy W. Fonseca

Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Belmont Abbey College (2009). She has earned her Master of Arts in Elementary Education (2012) as well as her Administrative Leadership Certificate (2020) from Gardner Webb University. Currently, Amy is a doctoral candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction program at Gardner Webb University.

Amy has worked with Lincoln County Schools since 2010 and has served in many capacities. For ten of those years, Amy taught in the elementary classroom and has most recently moved into an administrative role as an assistant principal.

Amy's research interests include reading development and instruction for all learners; children, adolescents, and adults. She is also interested in the long-term impacts that special education programs can have on individuals and their learning trajectories.

Email: afonseca3119@gmail.com

Andrew McCully

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Presbyterian College (2012). He also holds a Master of Arts in Secondary Mathematics Education (2016). He has been a certified secondary mathematics teacher for ten years in both North and South Carolina, teaching everything from foundations of algebra to AP Calculus. Andrew has also taught in multiple formats, including traditional brick and mortar, 100% virtual, and hybrid. Andrew is also a current doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction with Gardner-Webb University.

Andrew's research interests include working with the learning disabled student population, developing engaging instructional methods for secondary mathematics, and effectively integrating technology into mathematics instruction.

Email:

andrewmccully89@gmail.com

Amber Tuttle

Amber holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a certification in Reading K-12 from East Carolina University (2002). She also holds her Master in School Administration from Gardner Webb University (2007). Amber has also earned her Curriculum and Instruction Specialist licensure (2022) from Gardner-Webb University. Currently, Amber is a doctoral candidate enrolled in the Curriculum and Instruction program at Gardner-Webb University.

Amber has worked for Gaston County Schools for the past 19 years. She served as an elementary classroom teacher in grades 1, 3, and 4 for 15 years. Currently, Amber serves as an assistant principal and has been in this role for the past four years.

Amber's research interests include special education programs and students. She is also interested in the impact Career Technical Education (CTE) classes have on students and their long-term achievement.

Email: altuttle4@gmail.com

Sheila Wright

Sheila holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Appalachian State University (2001). She has earned her Master of Arts in Reading Education (2008) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She obtained her National Board Certification in Middle Childhood Generalist (2016). Sheila has also earned her Administrative Leadership Certificate as well as Curriculum and Instruction Specialist licensure (2019) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Currently, Sheila is a doctoral candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction program at Gardner-Webb University.

Sheila has worked with Lincoln County Schools since 2001. She taught in the elementary classroom for eighteen years, and she has served as an assistant principal for the last three years.

Sheila's research interests include the impact of professional learning communities on student learning, school culture, and teacher efficacy. She is also interested in beginning teacher support and utilizing Blended Learning to meet the needs of all students.

Email: sheilawright532@gmail.com