My husband, Scott, and I are both graduates of the Etowah County School System. We have two daughters, Kaitlyn and Ashlyn, who are currently high school students in this district. I have been fortunate in my career to have been able to work in several of our district's schools, and in each one, I've worked with incredible teachers and had the pleasure of teaching amazing students.
With your help, I hope to facilitate continued growth in our system, as well as arm our students with the skills they need to achieve success, both now and in the future. I welcome any feedback and suggestions you have.
Curriculum Departments: (Click on links below to view Department Websites.) |
Education/Certifications:
2010 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Nationally Board Certified in Middle School English (Renewal)
2007 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Class A Certification in Educational Leadership/Administration
2000 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Nationally Board Certified in Middle School English
1998 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama
M.S. in English (Grades 7-12)
1991 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, Alabama
B.S. Secondary Education
(Certifications in English and Psychology
with a minor in Computer Science)
1988 Hokes Bluff High School Hokes Bluff, Alabama
RECOGNITIONS:
Renewed National Board Certification, 2010
Presenter at ISTE, 2010
Presenter at Florida Educational Technology Conference, 2009
Presenter for Virtual Alabama Educational Technology Conference, 2009
Etowah Leadership Team, 2009
Who’s Who American Teachers, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
DisneyHand Teacher Award Nomination, 2002, 2004, 2006
Professional Essay Published in Alabama English, 2000
Alabama Council of Teachers of English Distinguished Service Award, 2000
Achieved National Board Certification, 2000
Awarded Grant for National Board Certification, 1999
Presenter at Alabama Council Teachers of English Conference, 1999, 2006, 2008
EEA Representative 1997 – 2001, 2007-present
National Writing Project Fellow/Summer 1997
Technology Program Published by Athens State College and UA, 1997
COMMITTEES:
Alabama Virtual Library Board, 2007-2011
United Way Campaign Cabinet, 2007-present
JSU Writing Project Advisory Board, 1999-present
JSU Teacher Inquiry Committee, 1999-present
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS:
National Writing Project Member and Contributor
ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education
CLAS, Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools
AETA, Alabama Educational Technology Association
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Alabama Council of Teachers of English
Alabama NBCT Network
EEA, AEA, and NEA
