Education:
- 2012 – George Washington University, Ed.D., Educational Administration & Policy
- 2002 – Howard University, M.Ed., Elementary Education
- 2001 – Howard University, B.A., English
Honors:
- Shorter University Argo Dedication Award (2021)
- Rome High School Golden Apple Award (2019)
- Dougherty County Teacher of the Year Finalist (2013)
- Sherwood Acres Elementary Magnet School Teacher of the Year (2013)
- Howard University “Showtime” Marching Band Bandsman of the Year (1999, 2000, and 2001)
- NAACP Freedom Fund Award for Service, Dedication, and Commitment (1997)
Publications:
“The Existence of Peterson and Deal’s Paradox of Change Theory in Elementary School Leaders’ Consideration of Decisions to Change Rituals” (January 31, 2012)
Teaching/Leadership Certifications:
- Educational Leadership (P-12)
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Middle Grades Education (4-8) – Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading
University Teaching Experience:
- Associate Professor of Education, Shorter University
- University Supervisor for student teachers
- Academic Advisor for undergraduate and graduate education majors
- Instructor of EDU 2110 Contemporary Issues in Education
- Instructor of EDU 3300 Principles for Diverse Learners
- Instructor of EDU 3580 Math Methods for Early Childhood Education
- Instructor of EDU 3700 Classroom Management for Early Childhood Education
- Instructor of EDU 3820 Science Methods for Early Childhood Education
- Instructor of EDU 4085 Science Methods for Middle Grades Education
- Instructor of EDU 4110 Clinical Practice for Early Childhood Education
- Instructor of EDU 5400 Pedagogy I: Planning and Organizing (MAT course)
PK-12 Educational Experience:
- Rome City Schools, Rome, GA
- Assistant to the Chief of School Improvement and Accountability
- Main / North Heights Elementary School, Rome, GA
- Assistant Principal
- Coordinator of School Title 1 Program
- Coordinator of School SST Program
- Coordinator of School Testing
- Coach of School PBIS Team
- Director of Faculty Dance Performance
- Rome Middle School, Rome, GA
- 7th Grade Math Teacher
- 8th Grade Math Teacher
- Cooperating Teacher
- Classroom Management Mentor
- Bells Ferry Elementary School, Marietta, GA
- 5th Grade Reading/Science Teacher
- Sherwood Acres Elementary Magnet School, Albany, GA
- 5th Grade Math Teacher
- Grade Level Chair
- Department Chair
- Co-chairman of School SACS Committee
- Chairman of REAL Boys REAL Men Mentoring Program
- Faculty Advisor to Junior Beta National Honor Society
- Spelling Coach of District Spelling Bee Champion
- Director of Faculty Dance Performance
- Bernd Elementary School, Macon, GA
- 3rd Grade Teacher
- Grade Level Chair
- John Eaton Elementary School, Washington, DC
- Principal of Summer School
- 5th Grade Teacher
- 6th Grade Teacher
- Grade Level Chair
- Director of Spring Musical
- Director of Black History Program
- Director of Faculty Dance Performance
- University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
- 4th/5th Grade Aerospace Science Teacher
Ministry/Community Involvement:
- Member of Northside Christian Church, Rome, GA
- Adult Sunday School Teacher
- Member of National Education Association
- YMCA Youth Soccer Coach
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Zeta Iota Chapter
- Omega Phi Alpha Fraternity, Gamma Chapter