| Life-long education of the heart and mind is the greatest gift any teacher can provide. |
By Plans with Purpose 7th Grade English teacher, 10th Grade English teacher, 11th Grade AP English teacher, 12th Grade English Teacher Adjunct Professor Vice Principal (Academics), Testing Coordinator, Instructional Coach, High School English District Coach, Master Mentor Teacher, Lead Writer, Chief Editor, and published journalist and author of various articles.
Student-centered direct instruction with critical and layered higher-order questioning, while modeling passion and scholarship and creating opportunities for meaningful performance-based assessment. The larger purpose behind learning comes first, as concepts for life and the larger world that can relate to anyone are at the heart of meaningful lessons. I strive to create the space and opportunities for students to become passionate, life-long learners who progress into colleges and careers beyond high school with real purpose and drive to make a positive difference.
Drew University's 41st Annual Scholar of Shakespeare Award Recipient
Master of Arts in Teaching English at Drew University; Bachelor of Arts in English and Writing at Drew University
Cross-Country & Track coach, Sports Writer, Distance Runner, Ice Hockey Player, Tournament Bass Angler
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition, Physical Education, Drama, Health, ELA Test Prep, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, School Psychology, Engineering, Close Reading
