I'm a certified educator with 20+ years of experience as a Language Arts and reading teacher, literacy instructional coach, assistant principal, and district trainer.
I create constructivist lessons to enhance Literacy and develop higher order thinking skills.
I tutor students of ALL grade levels in a range of subjects.
I currently teach 4th grade reading and writing at Summit Hill Elementary School IN Fulton County.
I connect with all types of learners to help them apply strategies for academic, organizational, and behavioral success.
DEGREES
Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, Piedmont College
Masters, Reading, Mercer University
BFA, Painting / Mixed Media, SCAD
CERTIFICATIONS
Reading Specialist (P-12)
ELA & Social Studies (5-9)
Early Childhood (P-5)
Gifted Endorsement
Instructional Coaching
Ed. Leadership (GA)
BACKGROUND
After training as a fine arts painter and working as a disc jockey, I discovered a passion for education while helping my children triumph over learning challenges. Since becoming an educator I've been a mentor teacher, an assessment specialist, and have developed and delivered professional learning workshops at schools and conferences in multiple states.
I am a preacher’s kid, so I approach my work as an opportunity for service leadership and love to collaborate with all stakeholders to support learners as they develop to their full potential.
I dedicate my work to the belief that EVERYONE can and will learn at high levels.
I live in beautiful Alpharetta, Georgia with my amazing wife Michelle and play as much pickleball as I can!
VALUES
I BELIEVE AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR MUST…
...function as an instructional leader with high expectations for self, colleagues, and all learners.
...be a visionary with an open-mind to new ideas.
...implement research proven strategies, techniques, and technologies.
...consistently treat learners and colleagues with dignity and respect.
...encourage self-reliance and independent function with support but not micro-management.
...solicit meaningful input and promote collaboration based on data.
...operate with fairness and consistency, and act without prejudice or favoritism.
...employ active listening skills that demonstrate honesty, integrity, credibility.
...become knowledgeable on a wide range of topics in order to develop a stable, reasoned, and thoughtful approach.
...follow through on issues in a timely manner and accept accountability.
...always honor and support effort while offering constructive feedback.
...develop opportunities to serve, celebrate, and encourage others.
