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Shaunna Aker

Shaunna Aker

High School Science Teacher/Dual Enrollment Teacher
Hanceville,AL

Summary

With over 24 years of experience in secondary STEM education, along with extensive work in instructional leadership, curriculum development, and teacher support, I am well-prepared to contribute to the continued growth and success of Cullman County academic programs. I am committed to fostering student growth, building strong relationships, and supporting the school community through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. I believe collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders, and support specialists is necessary to meet the individual student needs of all our Cullman County students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Science Teacher/Dual Enrollment Teacher

Hanceville High School
Hanceville, Alabama
08.2008 - Current

7th Grade Science Teacher

West Point Middle School
West Point, Alabama
08.2004 - 05.2008

Computer Applications Teacher

West Point Middle School
West Point, Alabama
08.2002 - 05.2004

Education

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership – Teacher Leader

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2024

Master of Arts - Secondary Education Biology

University of Alabama, Gadsden Center
Gadsden, AL
08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Comprehensive Science

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2002

Associates - Liberal Arts

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
05.1999

Skills

Educational leadership

Team teaching

Performance motivation

Instructional coaching

Team collaboration

Group leadership

Accomplishments

  • Dual Enrollment BIO 103 and BIO 104 Instructor for Wallace State Community College
  • National Certified STEM Education Instructor
  • TEAMS Teacher
  • E5 technology leader
  • Presenter at Cullman County Technology Conference
  • RTI (MTSS) coordinator and lead various faculty trainings on how collect data
  • Indicator/Benchmark test creator for Cullman County
  • Lesson plan creator for ALEX
  • Lead various ASIM technology and science trainings on science labs and technology software
  • Robotics Team Sponsor since 2023
  • Chief Science Officer Sponsor since 2023
  • Completed various educational research papers on the challenges of chronic absenteeism in high school and ways to be proactive and preventative
  • Created a Mentor Program to help with high school teacher retention

Interests

Enjoys coaching and leading dance education for over 20 years as well as sponsoring our High School Robotics team

Timeline

High School Science Teacher/Dual Enrollment Teacher

Hanceville High School
08.2008 - Current

7th Grade Science Teacher

West Point Middle School
08.2004 - 05.2008

Computer Applications Teacher

West Point Middle School
08.2002 - 05.2004

Master of Arts - Secondary Education Biology

University of Alabama, Gadsden Center

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Comprehensive Science

University of Alabama

Associates - Liberal Arts

Wallace State Community College

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership – Teacher Leader

University of Alabama
Shaunna AkerHigh School Science Teacher/Dual Enrollment Teacher