Professional Profile
I believe that each student is a unique individual and deserves the opportunity to receive a quality education in a safe, positive, and academically challenging environment. It is my passion to guide teacher candidates in fostering environments of mutual trust, respect, and excitement. As a leader, I value the power of positivity, collaborative coaching, and the importance of building relationships. It is my calling to be a leader that leads by example, with integrity, and offering service to those I lead. It is my desire to be intentional with my life’s work, taking the time to provide great care and detail in creating a masterpiece of service and to leave a legacy that others will benefit from today and in generations to come.
Education, Honors and Certifications
Ed.D. Instructional Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University 2014 (4.0 GPA)
Ed. S. Educational Leadership and Administration
Jacksonville State University 2004 (4.0 GPA)
M. Ed. Educational Leadership and Administration
Jacksonville State University 1999 (3.9 GPA)
Bachelor of Science Degree Education
West Georgia College 1994 (Dean’s List)
Honors
2024 Keynote Speaker for Student Support Team Association for Georgia Educators State Conference
2024 President of The Georgia Association of Positive Behavior Support
2023 President-Elect of The Georgia Association of Positive Behavior Support
2022 Nominee for The Dr. Garry McGiboney Outstanding Leadership Award
2021 Nominee for The Dr. Garry McGiboney Outstanding Leadership Award
2020 SSTAGE professional Learning Committee
2019 Distinguished Job Performance Evaluation
2018 Distinguished Job Performance Evaluation
2017 Distinguished Job Performance Evaluation
2016 Exemplary Ratings LKES Evaluation
2015 Exemplary Ratings TKES Evaluation
2014 Exemplary Ratings TKES Evaluation
2013 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2012 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2011 PAGE Professional Scholarship Recipient
2011 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2010 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2009 Gifted Endorsement
2009 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2008 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2007 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2006 Distinguished End-of-Year Evaluation
2006 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
2005 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Certifications
Georgia L-7 Leadership and Supervision
Georgia L-6 Leadership and Supervision
Georgia L-5 Leadership and Supervision
Georgia T-4 Elementary and Middle Grades Education
Student Support Team Coordinator Endorsement
Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement
Gifted In-Field Endorsement
Mindset Certification
Trauma Sensitive Schools Trainer
GA DOE Teacher Keys Effectiveness System Credentialing
Professional Affiliations
Georgia Association of Positive Behavior- President
Student Support Team Association of Georgia Educators Georgia Department of Education PBIS-
Professional Learning Team 2020-2021
Professional Standards Commission of Georgia-
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Taskforce
National Council Teachers of Mathematics
Pi Lambda Theta Educational Honor Society
Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education
Employment
Jan. 2025- Assistant Professor Shorter University School of Education
present Kappa Delta Pi Shorter University Chapter Faculty Counselor
2019-2024 Northwest Georgia Regional Educational Support Agency
Coordinator of School Climate and Positive Behavior Support
3167 Cedartown Highway
Rome, Ga. 30161
2015-2019 Rome City Schools District Office
508 East 2nd Avenue
Rome, Ga. 30161
Position: District Administrator of Student Supports
Special Education Specialist
Rome Middle School
1020 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway
Rome, Ga. 30161
Position: Assistant Principal
1996-2015 Floyd County Schools
600 Riverside Parkway
Rome, Ga. 30161
Position: Teacher and Assistant Administrator
(Teaching Experience in all grades 1st-5th)
1994-1995 Rome Middle School
1020 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Rome, Ga. 30161
(Teacher 7th-8th grade)
Published Research and Dissertation
“Peer-Coaching: Its Impact on Teacher Efficacy While Implementing
Common Core Mathematics” 2014
Special Training and Duties
2023 Sources of Strength Trainer – Systems Tier 1 and Tier 2 Credentialed Trainer
2022 PBIS Endorsement Instructor and Author of Course
2021 SWIS School Wide Information Systems Facilitator and Trainer
2020 Ga. Department of Education PBIS Division Professional Learning Team
2018 Nominated by PBIS of GA DOE to serve on PSC taskforce
2018 Selected by GA DOE for SWIS credentialing
2018 Selected to present at SSTAGE State Conference
2018 Professional Learning Committee for SSTAGE
2017 Selected to present at the Georgia PBIS Conference
2017 Selected to present at the GCASE State Conference
2017 Selected to present at SSTAGE State Conference
2016 Selected to present at the Georgia PBIS Conference
2016 Selected to present at the GCASE State Conference
2016 Rome City Schools District Leadership Team/PBIS
2016 Rome City Schools District Team AdvancEd Standards 2 and 5
2015 Administrator on call Pepperell Elementary School
2015 Selected to present at SSTAGE state RTI Conference
2015 Grade Level Coordinator/Leadership Team
2015 SACS representative system wide committee FCS
2014 Selected to present at NCTM state Math Conference
2014 Test Coordinator Pepperell Primary School
2014 Acting Administrator Pepperell Primary School
2013 Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Training
2013 SRA Imagine It Training
2013 School Improvement Team
2013 PBIS School Coach
2012 Math/Science Partnership presenter for Professional Learning
2012 Teacher Keys Effectiveness System Credentialing
2012 Learning Support Team Leader
2012 Local School Governance Team Teacher Representative
2012 State-wide Parent Engagement Conference Representative for FCS
2011 Literacy Team CCGPS Representative
2011 QAR/SACS Teacher Interview Team Pepperell Primary School
2010 DIBELS Next Training
2010 PBIS/SWIS Data Training
2010 Assessment for Learning Group 2 Floyd County Schools
2010 CRCT Item Review Team-Georgia Department of Education
2010 Positive Behavior Support Lead Team
2010 Parent Teacher Organization President