I have taught every grade and every ability level of middle school and high school English. During the latter years of my high school teaching career, I taught Advanced English 11, Advanced English 12, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP English Language and Composition.
I remain involved in education by working with pre-service teachers and facilitating online professional development courses for in-service teachers.
My professional interests include everything related to grammar, literature, and writing as well as issues of teacher autonomy and empowerment. I have presented workshops on these topics, and my publications have appeared in the National Council of Teachers of English’s High School Literature Series, the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, and the ALAN Review.
My style is a blend of teacher-directed and student-centered learning that engages learners, capitalizes on each student’s individual strengths, and offers opportunities for all students to develop to their maximum potential.
I have always tried my hardest to set high standards for instructional rigor, quality, and integrity--regardless of the instructional mandates and other administrative challenges I faced.
I am thrilled that Teachers Pay Teachers offers a way to share the teaching resources I have worked so hard to develop over the course of my career!
Recipient of the English Leadership Quarterly Best Article of the Year Award for “What’s on the List…Now? A Survey of Book-Length Works Taught in Secondary Schools,” 2013
Nominee for Alabama Teacher of the Year, 1997
Nominee for Jacksonville State Teacher Hall of Fame, 1997
National Board Certification, Adolescence and Young Adulthood, English Language Arts, (2001-2021)
Ph.D. in Secondary Education, English and Reading
M.A. in Secondary Education, English Language Arts
B.A. in English, with Economics and Marketing minors
Need something specific or want to place a custom order? I am in the process of digitizing and updating the hundreds of original resources I have created and used in my own teaching. If you need something that I don't have listed in my store, message me and I will be happy to help you if I can!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Physical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Study Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Poetry, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning