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College of Charleston
I graduated in 2004, Cum Laude, from The College of Charleston with a BS in Elementary Education. -
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Fifth Grade Teacher
Taught self-contained classes as well as departmentalized classes. -
Curriculum Planning
Used national and state technology standards to plan curriculum, to implement the 4-H curriculum into instruction and to integrate the technology resources (Danas, Neos, Leap Frog, etc.) into curriculum. -
Leadership Team Member
I was asked to be a member of the school's leadership team in 2005. -
Schools Choice Planning
Prior to the school opening I aided in the development of Chester Park Center of Literacy through Technology, a school of choice for Chester County. -
Hosted Teacher Cadets
Sucessfully hosted teacher cadets in my classroom. -
Education Foundation Grant Recipient
In 2006 I received a grant from Chester County's Education Foundation to fund technology for my classroom. -
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Interim Assistant Principal
Served as the assistant principal for Chester Park Center of Literacy through Technology until a permanent replacement could be found. -
Consultatnt for Promethean Interactive Whiteboards
Responsibilities include traveling the state of SC for Promethean, an interactive whiteboard company, making various presentations to county school boards on how I use an interactive whiteboard in the classroom and how the use of technology has improved student achievement -
Teacher of the Year
I was chosen teacher of the year for the 2007-2008 school year at Chester Park Center of Literacy through Technology. -
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Third Grade Teacher
Team taught third grade students. -
Donors Choose Grant
Recipient of a Donors Choose grant to fund additional technology compnents for my students. -
Presenter, Teachers Teaching with Technology
This presentation, “Changing the Way You Teach”, was given in Wilmington, NC. My task was to show other teachers and administrators how to use technology to effectively improve student achievement. -
Technology Specialist
As the technology specialist I advise the consulting company regarding any technology issues and consult in various school districts as contracted. -
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Committee
Previously aided in the development of the school renewal plan and prepared school for SACS review. -
University of South Carolina
I graduated in 2008 from The University of South Carolina, Magna Cum Laude, with a masters in Educational Administration. -
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Technology Coach
Promote effective technology integration into classroom instruction at the elementary school level. Attended monthly technology meetings at the state level. Managed eportfolios for students and teachers. Coordinated technology assessment for Chester Park Center of Literacy though Technology. -
Student Intern, Supervising Teacher
Successfully hosted a field experience teacher and a teacher intern during the 07-08 school year. -
Presenter: Annual ERG Best Practices Conference
This presentation focused on creative ways to implement interactive white boards in the elementary classroom. -
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Instructional /Technology Coach
Collaborate with teachers and students in a variety of ways to increase student achievement. Served as the ELA Curriculum Committee Coordinator for the district. Initiated PLC’s at Chester Park Center of Literacy through Technology. -
Presenter: Upstate Technology Conference
This presentation was made in Greenville, SC. This presentation showed other educators how to implement technology in the classroom for various age groups. This technology presentation also used data to show how technology has improved student achievement and decreased the number of behavior referrals. -
Families and Schools Together
Sucessful completion of the FAST training program and completed a full year as a FAST team member. -
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Curriculum Leader/Interventionist
Work with students and teachers in the areas of math and reading to increase student achievement. Continue to manage all technology at the school including professional development for teachers, troubleshooting technology problems, and working with students. Facilitate the district Math Curriculum Committee. -
Crisis Management Team
Serve on the crisis management team to ensure proper safety procedures are in place. -
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Assistant Principal
Served as Assistant Principal of India Hook Elementary School. -
The Treasure Map: IHES Newsletter
Created and maintain The Treasure Map. This newsletter goes out weekly to all faculty and staff. It features all events coming up the next week, PLC focus, birthdays, announcments, reminders, points of contact, etc. It is created using Smore.com -
Assistant Principal Program for Leadership Excellence
Successfully completed the APPLE program through the State Department of Education. -
Online PLC Book Study
Created and maintained a year long online book study around the book "Building A Professional Learning Community at Work: A Guide to the First Year" -
SCASA Member
SCASA member and participant in webinar training series.
