I am in my fifteenth year of teaching. I have worked in three schools during my career, two in rural northeast Georgia and another in the Atlanta area. I have taught every grade at the high school level. I have taught resource and honors in multiple grades. I have welcomed co-teachers into my classroom and been a co-teacher.
I believe in setting high expectations for all students, then supporting those who need it so that all feel successful. I try to make sure that my classroom is inviting and engaging for the students and for me. I encourage collaboration and creativity. My classroom is very rarely silent. I prefer to take on more of a facilitator role as much as possible. I like for my students to do the work, seeking help from the resources in the classroom, each other, and me as needed.
Senior Education Award (College) Senior English Award (College) Teacher of the Year Nominee (for two years)
B.A. in English Education from Emmanuel College M.A. in English Education from Piedmont College Ed. S in Teacher Leadership from Piedmont College
I love my job, but there is more to me. I'm happily married to my best friend. I have a large, loud, wonderful family. I love reading, writing, scrapbooking, playing video games, and traveling.
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Career and Technical Education, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, Study Skills, Writing, Oral Communication, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading