BIO:

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I am a product of the Jackson County School District. I grew up in the Stevenson community and attended Stevenson Elementary, Stevenson Middle and North Jackson High School as a student. Once I graduated with my Bachelor's in Elementary Education in 1999, I was fortunate to get to begin my career as an educator in the same town in which I grew up. From the onset of my employment to present day, I have been fortunate to serve in multiple capacities at both Stevenson Middle School and Stevenson Elementary School. As an educator in the Stevenson community, I understand the culture and what it means to attend a rural, public school. I often find myself engaging in conversations with many of my fellow classmates about their children that are attending our school. This connection provides a pivotal advantage that other educators may or may not embrace. As an integral part of the Stevenson community, I have been blessed to serve as not only an educator, but a substitute bus driver as well. The many opportunities I have experienced while working with the students at Stevenson Elementary School, educational staff and stakeholders of the Stevenson community has been enlightening to say the least. I feel as though these opportunities have helped me grow as both an educator and as a person. I look forward to many more years of employment with the Jackson County School District and I hope that one day I will be able to step into yet another influential role within the district that allows me to nurture a school culture in a way that promotes student achievement as we seek to help all students achieve and succeed.

Expereince:

1995-1998- Substitute Teacher - Jackson County School District

1999-2000 -504 Instructional Aide - Stevenson Middle School

2000-2001 - 504 Instructional Aide/ Collaborative Education  Teacher (leave) - Stevenson Middle School

2001-2002 - Writing to Read Instructional Aide/ Kindergarten Teacher - Stevenson Elementary School

2002-2003 - Second Grade Teacher - Stevenson Elementary School

2003-2004 - Computer Teacher/ Fourth Grade Teacher - Stevenson Elementary School

2004- 2007 - Assistant Principal/ Resource Teacher - Stevenson Elementary School

2007- Present - Instructor of Technology - Stevenson Elementary School

2015- Present - Substitute Bus Driver

Education:

1995 - Graduated North Jackson High School

1997- Graduated Northeast Alabama Community College - A.S. Education

1999- Graduated Athens State University - B.S. Elementary Education

2003- Graduated The University of Alabama - M.A School Administration

2008- Graduated The University of Alabama - Ed.S. Educational Leadership

2011- Graduated The University of Alabama - Ed.D. Instructional Leadership

2015 - Commercial Driver's License