Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Building Level Leadership Experience And Skills - Experience
Leadership Experience And Skills
District Training And Leadership Experience
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Hope Key

Oneonta,AL

Summary

As an educator of twenty-nine years, I have worked with and taught diverse student populations from elementary through high school. My goal is to have the greatest positive impact on students academically, socially, and emotionally. My years as an Administrator, Instructional Technology Coach, RTI coordinator, and Exceptional Education Teacher make me a well-rounded educator with a plethora of experience.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Birmingham, AL
07.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to enhance school operations and student success.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, lesson plan reviews, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Monitored student behavior and discipline in compliance with district regulations.
  • Managed school administration operations, including teacher schedules, student registration, and class orientations.
  • Displayed strong decision-making abilities, fostering confidence among staff and students.

Instructional Technology Coach

LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Columbus, MS
07.2015 - 06.2021
  • Provided professional development to faculty on the use of instructional technology tools.
  • Collaborated with school administration to develop policies related to instructional technology usage.
  • Met with vendors to check available curriculum plans and related materials supporting course objectives.
  • Developed, deployed, and maintained robust training programs accomplishing department and facility goals.

RTI Coordinator

Lowndes County Board Of Education
Columbus, MS
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
  • Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.

Exceptional Education Teacher

JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Birmingham, AL
08.2003 - 05.2013
  • Exceptional Education Resource and Inclusion Teacher
  • Grades 6-12
  • Lead Exceptional Education Teacher

Exceptional Education Teacher

COLUMBUS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hilo, HI
08.2001 - 05.2003
  • Special Education Resource Teacher
  • Grades 6-8

Exceptional Education Teacher

JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Birmingham, AL
08.1996 - 05.2001
  • Exceptional Education Resource and Inclusion Teacher
  • Exceptional Education Self-Contained Teacher
  • K-12

Education

MASTER OF ARTS - Instructional Leadership

Samford University
01.2013

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
01.2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Special Education, Emotional Conflict

Auburn University
01.1996

Skills

  • Student performance evaluation
  • Instructional leadership
  • Professional development
  • Classroom management
  • Data analysis
  • Technology integration

Building Level Leadership Experience And Skills - Experience

  • 4 years as an Assistant Principal
  • RTI Coordinator for a middle and high school
  • Lead Exceptional Education Teacher
  • Creating presentations and leading professional development for a multitude of areas at the school and district levels.

Leadership Experience And Skills

  • National Conference Presenter - FETC, MS Education Computing Association, Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Schoology NEXT, Nearpod Transform, and Mississippi Association of School Superintendents
  • Mississippi Educational Computing Association Board Member
  • Fundraising and keeping budgets
  • Tracking student data
  • School improvement
  • Graduation requirements and tracking CCRI

District Training And Leadership Experience

District Technology Coach, Trained over 400 employees as the district moved to a 1:1 model., Trained Lowndes County School District Teachers on various technology tools., LMS Integration - Schoology, Nearpod, Google - GSuite, Powerschool, Blended Classroom, Using Technology Products - Promethean, iPads, Laptops, 3D Printers, Sphero, Differentiation in the Classroom with Technology

Accomplishments

  • 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year North Jefferson Middle School
  • Selected to serve on the Mississippi Education Technology State Board
  • The first secondary RTI Coordinator in Lowndes County

Timeline

Assistant Principal

JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
07.2021 - Current

Instructional Technology Coach

LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2015 - 06.2021

RTI Coordinator

Lowndes County Board Of Education
07.2013 - 06.2015

Exceptional Education Teacher

JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2003 - 05.2013

Exceptional Education Teacher

COLUMBUS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
08.2001 - 05.2003

Exceptional Education Teacher

JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.1996 - 05.2001

MASTER OF ARTS - Instructional Leadership

Samford University

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Special Education, Emotional Conflict

Auburn University