Committed to integrating character education into the K-12 curriculum and driven by the belief that good character is the cornerstone of a fulfilling and meaningful life. By merging scholastic excellence with strong values, leaders can improve the school environment and shape a brighter future for generations to come.
Lead initiatives related to curriculum development, assessment and data analysis, professional development, budgeting and resource allocation, compliance, community collaboration, and strategic planning.
Alabama Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (2021-Present)
Alabama Leaders Advocating for English Learners (2019 - Present)
SPAN (Special Programming Achievement Network) Advisory Board (2018-Present)
Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools: CLAS (2011-Present)
RCS Education Foundation Board Member (2013-2018, 2022-present) and President (2017)
NEA, AEA, and REA (2004 - present)
Alabama Career Technical Administrators: ACTA (2017-2021)
Alabama Association of Career Technical Educators: ALACTE (2017-2021)
Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (2016-2021)
AdvancED Review Team Member and Lead Team Member (2014-2015)
National Association of Elementary School Principals (2011-2016)
Alabama Association of Elementary School Principals (2011-2015)
Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (2015-2016)
Northwest Alabama Key Leaders Network (2015-2017, 2021-2022)
ALA-EL (Alabama Leaders Advocating for English Learners) Conference
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, February 26, 2023
Our Story, The Russellville City Schools EL Model
Communities Cultivating Character Conference
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, September 26, 2023
Building a Culture of Character in a Rural School District
Character.org National Forum
Washington, D.C., November 6, 2023
Building a Culture of Character in a Rural School District
Berkowitz, M. W. (2021). Primed for character education: Six design principles for school improvement. Routledge.
Huntley, L. (2015). More than A bird. Salthouse Publishing.
Knight, J. (2015). High-impact instruction a framework for great teaching. Corwin Press.
Marzano, R. J. (2017). The new art and science of teaching. Solution Tree Press.
Marzano, R. J. (2018). Leading a high reliability school. Solution Tree Press.