Leader, Teacher, and Learner
2022 Resume/CV |
My MissionMy mission is to create engaging learning environments through the use of authentic, problem based learning, to utilize differentiation, co-teaching, and common planning to build inclusive classrooms, and develop positive relationships between students, teachers, and families.
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My "Why"The world is changing every day, every hour, every minute and we need a future that can identify and solve the problems that come along with growth. We require a future that has the skills to work with one another to solve problems in creative and innovative ways. Families and teachers are the first step in helping to build these skills in humanity. Teaching is not an easy profession although it is rewarding. Teachers, students, and families deserve administrators and leaders in the school who listen and strive to work towards the goal of excellence every day.
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Education
- Liberty University, Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and Advanced License in School Administration, Fall 2018-May 2021
- Winthrop University, English Language Learners Endorsement program, Spring 2017-Fall 2017, Summer 2020-Fall 2020
- Western Governors University, Master of Science in Special Education, December 2010 – May 2012
- North Carolina Central University, Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Add-on Licensure Program, Fall 2008-Spring 2009
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Focus: Math and Science, Fall 2003 – Spring 2007,
Honors and Awards
- Awarded the Mary Eva Hite Scholarship with Delta Kappa Gamma South Carolina for doctoral studies ($2,500)
- Awarded the Norma Bristow Salter Scholarship with Delta Kappa Game International for doctoral studies ($10,000)
- 2018-2019 Sugar Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year
- Discovery Education STEAM Teacher Leader
- Coach of Palmetto State VEX IQ Elementary Championship Excellence Award, Robot Skills, and Teamwork Award Winners, 2018
- Inventables' 3D Carving Machine in Every States Contest, Winner for State of South Carolina, 2016
- Member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Chapter, International Society of Key Women Educators
- STEM Fellow 2015 Cohort, Discovery Place Education Studio
- 2009 North Carolina Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator
- 2009 Voyager Academy Young Educator of the Year
- Member of UNC-CH Kappa Delta Pi
- North Carolina Teaching Fellow
Licensure and Certification
- Elementary and Secondary Principal Certification, State of South Carolina
- ESOL Endorsement, State of South Carolina
- Google Certified Educator, Level 2, July 2020
- PLTW Certified in Design & Modeling and Automation & Robotics
- Member of ASCD, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Member of Palmetto State Teachers Association
- Google Certified Educator, Level 1, August 2018
- Local PBS Digital Innovator, March 2016
- SymbalooEDU’s Symbaloo Basic Certification
- Early Childhood and Elementary Education, State of South Carolina
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement, State of South Carolina
- The Hill Center’s Reading Strategies Certificate
- K-6 Elementary Education, State of North Carolina
- AIG Add-on, State of North Carolina