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By Dr Mia's Learning Lab I have been a teacher for 21 years in Title 1 schools. I have taught several grades in TN, KY, & FL. I will say that my favorite grade to teach is Kindergarten.
I strive to have 100% student engagement and that is why my learning environment is very interactive and fun. My students are challenged to find learn through problem solving & cooperative learning. I have high expectations for all learners and everyone must try their best.
AWARDS • Golden Apple Teacher Recipient 2009 • Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction 2009 • 2009 Women Accomplishing Much (WAM) Recipient, Celebrating “Outstanding” Educators from Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Moore Haven, FL; June 20, 2009 • Golden Apple Teacher Class of Top 100 Teachers 2007-2008 • The Education Foundation Grant Recipient 2007-2008, 2009-2008, 2009-2010
EDUCATION • Nova Southeastern University-Fort Myers Cohort: Doctor of Education; December 2011; Major: Instructional Leadership, Minor: Early Childhood Education • Indiana University Southeast- New Albany, IN: 30 credit hrs. (certification), Spring 2005; Administration and Supervision • Bellarmine University- Louisville, KY: 9 credit hrs. of Special Education Electives, 2002 • Tennessee State University-Nashville, TN: Masters of Education; Spring 1999; Elementary Education • Florida A & M University- Tallahassee, FL: Bachelor of Science; Spring 1991; Elementary Education
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTER • I Teach K! Staff Development for Educators National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 17, 2013. Topic: Sight Words Made Simple! • I Teach K! Staff Development for Educators State Conference in Orlando, FL, December, 6. 2013. Topic: Teaching Character Education & Self-Esteem with Common-Core Read Alouds. PUBLICATIONS • Does Success Maker Improve FCAT Scores? Improving Immokalee Schools through Teacher Inquiry: Proceedings from the 2007 Immokalee Inquiry Expo. (Available from University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, College of Education, 111 Norman Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611). • Pocket Chart Poems Academy of Teachers Inquiry Project, 2009-2010 Published by The Education Foundation . (Available from University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, College of Education, 111 Norman Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611). • F is for Florida Original Instructional Idea Published by The Education Center, Inc., (The Mailbox Magazine), P.O. Box 9753, Greensboro, NC 27429-0753.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Numbers, Science, Social Studies, U.S. History, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, Informational Text, Handwriting, Phonics
