Professional Background
Education
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1999 +30 certification, Curriculum and Instruction, Cumberland University
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1986 M.A.T., Kappa Delta Pi honors, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Memphis
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1984 B.A., cum laude, Business Administration, Rhodes College
Endorsement Areas
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History (021) – Highly Qualified
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Economics (024) – Although licensed, I have not taken a national exam or been evaluated in this subject area
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Geography ( 422 ) – Highly Qualified
Teaching Experience
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1988 – present Craigmont High School
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1987 – 1988 Humes Junior High School
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1986 – 1987 Manassas High School
Current Teaching Assignments
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2005 – present Standard world history
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2005 – 2007 Honors mythology
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1996 – present Honors humanities
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1990 – present Honors world history
Current Extracurricular Duties
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2007 – 2008 School Improvement Plan Component Three chair
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2006 – 2008 Professional Development Professional Learning Community, Team Leader
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2007 School Improvement Plan committee co-chair
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2003 – 2007 School Improvement Plan Component Four chair
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1999 – 2003 School Improvement Plan committee chair
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1996, 2001, 2006 SACS Five-Year Self-Study Committee Chair
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1994 – present Social studies department chair
Other Experience and Professional Development
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Summer, 2008 Memphis City Schools Tech Camp
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Spring, 2008 Memphis City Schools world history textbook adoption committee
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Spring, 2007 Faculty meeting PowerPoint presentation, “Smaller Learning Communities Best Practices”
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Summer, 2005 Improving Reading in the Content Area, MCS consultant Chris Tovani
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Fall, 2003 MCS social studies in-service presentation, “Getting Out of the Box: Teacher Resources Beyond the Textbook Worksheets”
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Spring, 2003 Memphis City School summer school world history curriculum development
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Summer, 2002 AP workshop for teaching world history, Western Kentucky University
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2001 – 2002 Seminars and curriculum development for National Consortium for Teaching About Asia, coordinated by Lucien Ellington, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
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Summer, 2002 Summer school social studies in-service presentation, “Getting Out of the Box: Teacher Resources Beyond the Textbook Worksheets”
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Spring, 2002 Memphis City Schools world history curriculum development
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Spring, 2002 Memphis City Schools world history textbook selection committee
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Summer, 2001 Tennessee world history textbook selection committee
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1998 – 2000 National Honor Society sponsor
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1998 – 2000 Multiple Intelligences teacher trainer
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1995, 1999, 2000 Planned the itinerary and was a teacher chaperone, senior trip to the United Kingdom
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1995 Designated 21st century classroom teacher
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1992 – 2006 International Studies Club sponsor
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1992 – 1997 Model UN sponsor
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1992 Recipient of Rotary Teacher Initiative Grant, “Integrating Non-Western Art into the World History Curriculum”
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1988 – 1991 Craigmont Junior High School Student Council sponsor
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1988 – 1999 Craigmont varsity baseball score keeper
Extracurricular Interests
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Implementing an active chapter for Future Teachers of America
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Establishing a student book club and discussion group
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Establishing a student organization to coach effective social conduct, i.e., non-violent conflict resolution, appropriate conduct, attire, and grooming for any occasion
Professional Development Interests
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Philosophy : I believe that all teachers should continue their education throughout their careers. Effective professional development focuses on empowering teachers to develop a “kit” of effective pedagogic strategies. I do not believe any reform model can be successfully implemented until teachers know and understand strategies that work effectively for them and engage students to attain their highest potential. As a result, the professional development topics that interest me the most are as follows:
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Understanding of the concept of multiple intelligences for instruction and assessment
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Personal and professional reading and discussion groups
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Peer observation and commentary and critical friends groups
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Creating a Professional Development newsletter for all teachers and interested stakeholders
