Education / CertificationsCurrently pursuing PhD at UGA
(emphasis in physics education research and human interface technology - augmented learning) AP Physics Reader - 2019 AP Physics Certification - 2009 Re-certified: 2015 & 2019 Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction - Piedmont- 2014 Educational Leadership Certification Kennesaw University - 2009 ( Assistant Principal Assistant in Forsyth - concentration in Professional Development & testing coordinator - 1 year) M.S. Science Education - Georgia State University - 2004 Gifted Endorsement B.S. Biology, University of Georgia 1993 |
Teaching Experience I've been teaching 18 years:
Goal: teach at every level for minimum of 2 years in the public, private, and outdoor education sector. I'm currently in the Jackson County school system. Jackson County Public Schools (5 years): 2015-Current Jackson Co. Comprehensive High School Forsyth Public Schools (9 years): 2007-2015 North Forsyth High School South Forsyth High School Little Mill Middle School Vickery Creek Middle School Private School: St. Francis High School Alpharetta - 2005-2007 Outdoor Educator: Vickery Creek Middle School Marine Biology Instructor Florida Keys - 1995-1996 Zoo Atlanta Docent: 1990-1993 SUBJECTS TAUGHT: Physics (15 years) Physical Science (10 years) Forensics (6 years) Chemistry (2 years) Earth Science (2 years) Environmental Science (2 yrs) Marine Science (1 year) |
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Professional Development Workshops / Conferences
AP Physics Reader - 2019 AP Conference - 2019 Cobb Stem Conference - 2019 GaDOE Science Ambassador - 2017 - Current Captain Planet Training-2018-2019 Summer Research: Physics Institute University of Washington Seattle, WA - 6 weeks - 2016 Science Ambassador for Jackson County - 2016-2017 AP Physics Graphical Analysis - Columbia University, N.Y. - 2015 Skidaway Island, UGA MAREX tunicate / fluid dynamics Research- 2015 Mechanical Physics - American Modeling -Florida International University, Miami - 2014 Fermilab Particle Accelerator lab - Batavia, IL (waves / optics prof. development) GSTA District 2 Director - 2018-2020 Georgia Dept. Of Education (DOE) Science Ambassador PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: (NSTA, GSTA, AAPT, AAAS, NARST, and ASCD) National Science Teachers Association (presenter in Chicago in 2015 and Nashville in 2016) Georgia Science Teachers Association (presenter and volunteer at conference in 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, 2019.) GSTA Legislative Committee 2016 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) conference (Feb. 2017) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) |