Areas of Expertise
Skilled interpreter for the Deaf
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Eastern Kentucky University, K-6
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Eastern Kentucky University; with Specialization in Deaf Education, K-12
Master of Science (MS.Ed) from Walden University; with Specialization in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Philosophy of Education (Ph.D.) progressing from Capella University; with Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Higher Education
Biography
-
Enjoy time with my family
-
Enjoy chocolate and "red bag" Doritos
-
Love shoes, purses and scarves
-
I question the purpose of roaches and spiders
-
Professional History
Kentucky School for the Deaf, KY
-Primary grades 1-2
Danville School for the Deaf, KY
-Primary grades 1-3
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, FL
-Itinerant Teacher for grades 6-8, Social Studies, English, Writing
University of North Florida, FL
-Adjunct Instructor (Department of English)
Duval County Public Schools, FL
-
-Teacher of Elementary Grades (K-5)
-
-School-based Instructional Coach (K-5)
-
-Instructor for ESOL Course Programs
-
-Reading Endorsement (K-12)
-
-ESOL Endorsement (K12 for Florida)
Awards
Teacher of the Year Nominee and Runner-Up
-2006
-2004
ARMY JROTC Volunteer Award
-2012
-2011
-2010
-2009
Affiliations
ASCD
- Formerly known as: Association for the Supervision of Curriculum Development
International Reading Association (for Teachers)
- Duval County Public School chapter
Publications & Presentations
Presentations- past and present
M&M, Inc- A Multi Media business for Total Immersion for American Sign Language (past)
-Workshop Presenter
-Freelance Interpreter
Freelance Interpreter for "Bug's Life" Disney Movie at Disney Innovations Exhibit (past)
Staff Interpreter for (past):
-Rod Parsley Crusade
-Billy Graham Crusade
-International Day of Prayer (2012)
National Deaf Evangelism, UPCI (present)
-Workshop Presenter
-Staff Interpreter
-Financial Coordinator
Staff Interpreter for First United Pentecostal Church of Jacksonville (present)
Anointed Hands of Praise, Sign Language Choir Director (present)
-Produced Concert DVD (2006)
