18 years in Marketing and Public Relations plus 4 years in Teaching all core subjects for 6th-8th grade Middle School.
I was trained specifically to close the achievement gap through high impact teaching strategies and standards-based lessons. I utilize many forms of technology in my classroom to engage my students and maximize the learning environment for college and career ready students.
2013 Technology Summit Presenter, District Conference 2012 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award, Belmont University 2010 Best Dressed Classroom Award
2012 Belmont University, Master of Arts in Teaching with Honors 1991 Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. Communications, Minors, Psychology & Agriculture, cum laude 1988 Oak Ridge High School Diploma with Honors
Time-Warner/ Hachette Author; Live, Laugh, Love Again
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Fractions, Geometry, Other (Math), Science, Chemistry, Arts & Music, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Halloween, Valentine's Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation