Education Specialist, Elementary Education, December 1997,Troy State University, Phenix City, AL
Master of Education,August 1987,University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Education, December 1986, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards Certification, Middle Childhood
Generalist
Florida State Teacher Certification in Elementary Grades (1-6),with in-field
endorsement in Gifted Education
Okaloosa District Schools, Niceville, FL, 2001-present.Currently teaching third grade at Plew
Elementary School. Taught third grade at Cherokee Elementary
School for 2 years
Troup County School System, LaGrange, GA, 1988-2001. Taught first grade at Southside Elementary
School for 6 years. Taught second grade at West Side Elementary
School for 4 years. Taught second grade science and social studies
to 80+ students using parallel block scheduling model at West Side Elementary School for 3
years.
School Technology Specialist, Troup County School System, 1992-2001. Developed and presented training for teachers and administrators on software products and the integration of technology in classroom instruction. Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering school-wide network of 70+ computers with LAN and Internet access. Served as System Operator for IBM ICLAS computer network. Provided basic computer troubleshooting and software support.