I am a passionate educator with 16 years of experience. Currently, I support the growth, achievement, and instructional delivery of teachers in my role as an Academic Coach so that they can support the growth, achievement, and academic success of their students. My journey to become an Academic Coach began in 2019, but prior to that, I was a 3rd-5th grade classroom teacher. I've served in many rolls during my career that includes serving as grade level chair, RTI chair, math professional learning facilitator, and a member of the leadership team. I'm no stranger to challenges and hard work. I seek opportunities to develop and/or strengthen my skills to help me advance further in my career endeavors. I'm working hard to take the next step to fulfill my goal of becoming an Assistant Principal where I can continue to support the mission and vision of the school and district. I believe this will be accomplished as I continue to work collaboratively and have a growth mindset. #Dedicated #Determined #Dependable #AspiringLeader #Perseverance #GrowthMindset #Collaboration #RelationshipBuilding #Growth #Achievement
I am a fun, hard working, dedicated, loving and compassionate, yet stern teacher whose motto is "FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION, IT IS A CHOICE!" These are words that I live by and will leave this world saying because I know, feel, and believe that ALL children can and will learn when they know they have someone on their side who believes in them and cares about their dreams.
Rookie Teacher of the Year (2007 - 2008) Grade Level Chairperson RTI Chairperson Dr. Judy Atwater 90/90/90 Award 2014 Teacher of the Year Mentor Teacher Math PLC Facilitator
BS Degree - Early Childhood Education (Mercer University) MS Degree - Elementary Reading & Math (Walden University) Ed. S Degree - Elementary Education (University of West Georgia) Tier 1 Educational Leadership Certification (University of West Georgia) Science Endorsement Gifted Endorsement Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement Collaborative Coaching Endorsement
I am an extremely proud mother of two wonderful sons (one of which graduated from high school in June 2012 and my other graduated in June of 2014). I have been a teacher at heart for many years (often times fighting against my calling from God), but I love making a difference in the lives of my biological children as well as my extended children (my students).
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Measurement, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Other (Science), Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Mental Math, Decimals, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects