Teaching
Progressive educator with excellent problem-solving and human-relations skills, with strengths in student engagement, critical thinking, 21st-century skills, and learning management systems.
Employment History
- Aug. 2009 – PresentSocial Studies TeacherStokes County Schools, Walnut Cove, NC
- Teacher of the Year 2015 (District Finalist)
- School Improvement Team Chair
- >95% pass rate on NCFE; exceeded expected growth in American History and World History
- Aug. 2004 – May 2009Social Studies TeacherDavidson County Schools, Lexington, NC
- Managed 1-to-1 computer initiative
- >90% pass rate on NCFE; exceeded expected growth in American History, Civics, and World History
- Aug. 2003 – May 2004Social Studies TeacherFauquier County Schools, Warrenton, VA
- 2003 – 2006Adjunct ProfessorUnion Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH
- 1992 – 1996Teaching AssistantUnion Theological Seminary, New York, NY
- Multiple positions in church history courses
- Feb. 1982 – June 1986Exceptional Children TeacherCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
- 1977 – 1981ESAA Counselor and Special Education Co-teacher