About Me
I have been in education for 27 years: 20 in secondary and 7 in post-secondary education. My educational pursuits include a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics at Alabama A&M University, Master’s Degree in chemistry education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership, and a Doctorate in Education Leadership, Policy, and Law at Alabama State University.
My work history includes:
Principal at Southside Preparatory Magnet Academy and Evergreen Elementary - Present
Assistant Principal at Midfield High School - 2 Years
STEM Coach Pike County STEM Academy - 1 Years
Assistant Principal at Robert C. Hatch High School - 2 years
Assistant Principal at Loachapoka High School - 1 year
Assistant Principal at Monroe County High School - 1 year
Assistant Professor at Alabama State University - 7 years
Math and Science Classroom Teacher - 13 years
While working as an Assistant Principal, I assisted in planning and implementing professional development, monitored student attendance, maintained discipline throughout the student body, and evaluated teachers and departments as assigned by the principal.
As an Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction at Alabama State University, I was an academic advisor for more than 145 teacher candidates in secondary education. I monitored student progress through the university advisement system, Google voice, and email for virtual office hours. I assist the graduate department with thesis and doctoral editing and formatting. I serve on Departmental NCATE, Quality Enhancement Plan, Field and Clinical Experiences, and College-wide Technology Implementation Committees. While in higher education, I incorporated Smartboard, Blackboard Collaborate, and LiveText e-Portfolio, as well as web 2.0 tools (i.e., Voicethread, Eyejot, Blogger, Edmodo, Prezi, Google docs).
​
My resume/curriculum vita below contains additional information about my experience and knowledge in education
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Teacher Leadership
2012-2013
Alabama State University
M. Ed., Instructional Leadership/Administration
Professional Development
Professional Development
Building Teacher Capacity
2006-2010
Alabama State University
Ed. D., Educational Leadership, Policy & Law
1999-2001
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ma Ed., Chemistry Education
1987-1991
Alabama A&M University
B.S., Chemistry