Lisa Mercer

Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

• Curriculum Implementation - Taught integrated reading, language arts, social studies, and art lessons to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.

• Contract Status: Are you currently under contract? Yes
• If Yes, which district? Lauderdale County
• If Yes, when does it expire? 06/30/2025
• When may your present employer be contacted? May 2025
• Professional Status: Have you obtained tenure status in any other School District? No
• Have you ever been denied tenure? No
• Have you ever had a teaching certificate or teaching license revoked or suspended? No
• Have you ever failed to be rehired, been asked to resign a position, resigned to avoid termination, or terminated from employment? No
• Are you a relative of any board member, administrator, or supervisor who is currently serving the School District? No
• Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes
• List any accommodations: No standing for for more than 2 hours at a time without sitting (titanium knee replacement)

• Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes
• Have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation? No
• Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No
• Does your name appear on any Sex Offender Database in any state or country? No

• Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be an outstanding teacher.
• To be a teacher, in itself, is a calling to outstanding workmanship and dedication to that calling, no matter the educational position. To be outstanding is to possess the ability to share academia in a fashion that creates an environment which affords the whole child to be educated.
• To be an outstanding teacher is to use one’s own life/work experiences, teacher input, documentation and relationship to establish rapport and a circle of trust with students. Trust is the most important element to have when shaping the future of students.

• Meridian Community College Literary Awards and anthology publication.
• Actor in several Meridian Little Theater productions, as well as other community stage/film production to include, "Freedom Day," "Drinks on Me," and "The Wiz." Performed in a book-launch reading.
• Creative Writing presenter for a writing workshop sponsored by Felicia K. Brookins, award winning Christian author.
• Performed original spoken word pieces to open workshops and conferences.
• Written personal poems for weddings and funerals.