I was honored, and a little shocked, when I was nominated for Ceredo-Kenova Middle School's Teacher of the Year. Teachers don't do this for awards or praise, but it is always an honor to have your peers think so highly of your work. Just being honored within my building was more than enough for me. To my surprise, I was awarded the 2026-2027 Wayne County Teacher of the year in April of 2026. 

This award is important to me becuase I always wanted to change the narrative of  what it meant to be a "PE Teacher". I do not "roll the balls out" or sit in a chair and prop my feet up. I consider physical education to be a staple of the school day and I have the ability, through physical activity, to literally help students learn. To me, this award allowed me to feel seen and know that other people across the county feel the same way about my subject matter.

• developed evidence-driven physical education units and lessons

• managed classrooms with classes up to 40 students with ages ranging from sixth to eighth grade

• wrote grants and obtained funding for equipment totalling over $25,000

• developed evidence-driven physical education units and lessons

• managed classrooms with co-teacher with classes up to 75 students with ages ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade

•  used Fitnessgram data to evaluate and assess student performance and created individualized plans for students to improve fitness levels

Substitute Teacher

2019

•  fulfilled short-term substitute assignments across multiple subjects and grade levels 

• managed classroom routine while adhering to lesson plans and teacher notes

• instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs