What do I bring to education?
Instructional & Technological Guidance, Leadership, & Practicality
(and a bit of humor)
Certifications
Virginia Administration and Supervision endorsement - PreK-12. 2019-2029
Viginia Teacher Certification - Technology Education, History and Social Studies. 2019-2029
North Carolina Teacher Certification - Technology Education, 6-12 Social Studies. 2017 - 2022.
National Board Certification – Social Studies History. 2010.
Education
Educational Leadership, School Administration. James Madison University June 2019
Masters of Education, Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction. University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2003
Bachelors of Education, Social Sciences Education. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1993
Teaching Experience
Instructional Technology Coach 2014 - present
Bedford County Schools, Bedford, VA
Montgomery County Schools, VA
Provides professional development and technology support to students and staff by creating learning experiences in areas of digital literacy, technology integration, SAMR, and personalized learning.
Implemented instructional and technical resources for staff and district use including GSuite for Education, instructional screencasts for technology use, and research tools for teachers and students.
Social Studies Teacher 1998 - 2014
Pender County Schools. Topsail, North Carolina 2003 - 2014
Davie County Schools. Mocksville, NC 2000 - 2003
Downtown Middle School, Winston-Salem, NC 1998 - 2000
Mentor probationary and novice teachers as a part of the peer evaluation process as well as participating as a student teacher-mentor for UNC-Wilmington student teachers. Supporting and encouraging project-based learning through the integration of technology and personalized learning.
Instruct, evaluate, cultivate and encourage learning for high school students in Advanced Placement Human Geography and AP European History, Honors and on-level United States History, Honors and on-level World History and World Geography, and Current Affairs.
School Leadership
Lead Instructional Technology Coach - Bedford, VA. 2018-present.
Superintendent Advisory Committee - Bedford, VA 2018-present
Leadership Committee for School Improvement Team 2009 – present.
Google Certified Trainer and presenter at EdTech Summits. 2017 - present.
Implemented the Positive Behavior Intervention System as a part of the Leadership team 2012-present.
UNC-Wilmington teacher intern cooperating teacher/advisor 2010-2014.
Certified University Partnership Teacher. UNC – Wilmington, 2011-2014.
Advisor and Student Council co-chairman 2009- 2014.