Education:
2003	Post Doctorial Studies, Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama
2002	Ed. D. Educational Leadership, Nova Southwestern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1994	Certification in Special Education and School Guidance Counseling
State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia
1992	M.Ed. Community-Based Counseling
State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia
1989	B.S. Degree in Social Work and Psychology
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama

Professional Member:
?	Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals
?	Georgia Association of Educational Leaders
?	Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
?	Association of School Curriculum and Development
?	National Science Teachers Association
?	National Gifted Association
Work Experience:
2009 ? 2010	K-12 Curriculum Specialist
Bremen City Schools, Bremen, Georgia
As the Curriculum Specialist, I initiated school improvement efforts to improve
curriculum and instruction. I analyzed all types of test data and assisted
principals in the development of research-based strategies and programs to
improve student achievement.  I also was responsible for coordinating and
maintain documentation for ELL students, Title I, Early Intervention Programs,
and 20 extra day funds, and the Homeless population. Assisted Assistant
Superintendent to develop professional development plans for the system. Pursued
relevant grant opportunities from state, federal, private, institutional and
organizational sources. Implements funded proposals and complied with reporting
requirements.  

2008 ? 2009	Principal
Bremen 4th and 5th Grade Academy, 
Bremen, Georgia
As the school leader, I took all the responsibility of opening a new school with
the systems? 4th and 5th grade staff and students. The goal of the school was to
provide a magnet or charter school experience for all students. I was able to
research best practices as the Principal for a year prior to the school?s
opening. The curriculum highlighted math, science, and technology. The focus was
on providing students with an interdisciplinary education offering real life
hands-on experience, acceleration, and accurate remediation differentiated to
address individual students skill gaps. I directed the Response to Intervention
process and purchased remedial technology programs after careful research. When
money was a barrier to purchase innovative curricular aids and equipment I wrote
grants and received over $160,000 dollars worth of money in the years of
2007-2009.
I was in charge of monitoring and maintaining a safe, healthy, peaceful
environment conducive to learning.  I balanced the classrooms and scheduled
innovative programs that both helped students and increased FTE funding. I also
monitored the achievement, practices, and attendance of students and teachers. I
reviewed all curriculum, instructional practices, student work products, and test
data to insure that the students received the quantity and quality of education
so that they could reach their full potential. I supervised the school leadership
team, school council, and the parent teacher association. 

2004 ? 2008	Assistant-Principal
H.A. Jones Elementary, Bremen, Georgia
Assisted the Principal in the monitoring and evaluation of school staff. Served
as the Curriculum and Instructional Assistant Principal concerned with issues
related to teacher improvement, student achievement, and curriculum and
instructional differentiation for at-risk students. I also assisted in running a
safe learning environment conducive to student learning. I served as the Program
Director of the after school program. The program focused on student enrichment,
remediation, and vocabulary development though rich experiences designed to
engage and enrich each after school learner. Developed a partnership with the
Bremen Parks and Recreation Department to provide enrichment programs such as
art, music, pottery, acting, and cooking. During my leadership, the after school
program increased enrollment by more than 100 students. We used ?20 extra day
money?, Title 1 funds, and parent pay to meet each learner and expand their
learning capability. I wrote two grants and gained over $25,000 dollars to
purchase instructional aids to assist at-risk learners. The program made a
profit. Proceeds were used to purchase technology for the school.

1994 ? 2004	Guidance Counselor and Director of Student Support Team, H.A. Jones
Elementary School Bremen, Georgia
Provided individual, small group, and class counseling services on a variety of
topics with the goal of school improvement. Performed duties and responsibilities
consistent with that of an elementary school counselor including: character
education designer and coordinator, service learning coordinator, community
networking, Student Support Team Coordinator, Mentor Program recruiter, trainer,
and coordinator. Also, provided parent training regarding special programs for
at-risk student populations.

1993 - 1994 	Guidance Counselor
Haralson County High School
Tallapoosa, Georgia
As Guidance Counselor, I coordinated and performed guidance counseling to 9th
and 10th grade students. Provided classroom guidance on topics such as study
skills, career exploration, class selection, and student achievement. Provided
individual and small group counseling for students as needed. 

1992 - 1993	Special Education Teacher
Tallapoosa Elementary School
Tallapoosa, Georgia
Provided instruction to students in a resource special education classroom for
student in grades 1 ? 5.	

1991 ? 1992	Child and Adolescent Therapist
			Coosa Valley Mental Health, Bremen, Georgia
Provided counseling services to individual, family, and small groups. Provided
community education and outreach for a variety of organizations. Taught court
appointed parenting classes and support groups for juvenile offenders. 	

1989 ? 1991	Social Service Specialist I
Department of Family and Children Services, Buchanan, Georgia

Provided support, education, and training to parents of children in State
custody. Supervised children in foster care services. 
References Available Upon Request