About Me

As a dedicated educator with five years of classroom experience, I am proud to serve as a 6th Grade Interrelated Language Arts teacher at Frank N. Osborne Middle School in Gwinnett County. My teaching journey has included experience across multiple grade levels and settings, including special education resource, co-taught elementary classrooms, and middle school Social Studies. Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting diverse learners, building student confidence, and creating inclusive learning environments where all students can grow academically and personally. As a special education teacher, my passion lies in helping students strengthen their reading, writing, organization, and self-advocacy skills while providing meaningful instruction that connects to their individual needs and real-world success.

Why?

To further support my professional growth and expand my opportunities both inside and beyond the classroom, I am currently pursuing an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Instructional Technology, Media, and Design at the University of West Georgia. This program aligns closely with my long-term goal of becoming an Instructional Technology and Innovation Coach, while also supporting my continued growth as an educator.

As a special education teacher with experience across elementary and middle school settings, I understand the importance of designing instruction that is accessible, engaging, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, instructional design and technology play a critical role in helping educators create meaningful learning experiences that support student achievement. Through this program, I am strengthening my ability to integrate technology, develop effective instructional materials, and apply research-based strategies that enhance teaching and learning.

This degree also provides me with transferable skills that can open doors beyond the traditional classroom, including opportunities in instructional design, educational technology, corporate training, and consulting. Whether I continue serving students directly in the classroom or transition into a broader instructional technology role, my goal is to contribute to learning environments that are inclusive, innovative, and forward-thinking. My commitment to professional growth allows me to continue refining my practice while preparing to make a meaningful impact in both K–12 education and future instructional design opportunities.

Site Navigation

There are two ways to navigate through my portfolio. The first option is to use the drop-down menu located in the top left corner of the page. This menu allows you to go directly to any page within the portfolio. The second option is to use the navigation button located at the bottom of each page. Each button is labeled with the title of the next page, making it easy to move through the portfolio in order.

On the pages related to the Student Learning Outcomes and Instructional Design Standards, supporting artifacts are provided for review. These documents are hyperlinked and can be identified by red, underlined text. The numbered outcomes and standards are included to help readers clearly follow the organization of the portfolio and understand how each artifact connects to the required expectations.