Experience

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Educator

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Haralson County School System

• HOPE Academy Coordinator/teacher

  • May 2013 - Jun 2021

  Haralson County High School, Tallapoosa, GA The Haralson Option for Performance Education: HOPE Academy is a different option for students to attend HCHS to support those students who are at-risk of dropping out for a variety of reasons such as truancy issues, home-life issues, or conflicts with work or family obligations. Our hope for the HOPE Academy is to provide true options for students to perform to their best ability in a smaller, more individualized setting in order to continue their education to graduation and successful… Show more The Haralson Option for Performance Education: HOPE Academy is a different option for students to attend HCHS to support those students who are at-risk of dropping out for a variety of reasons such as truancy issues, home-life issues, or conflicts with work or family obligations. Our hope for the HOPE Academy is to provide true options for students to perform to their best ability in a smaller, more individualized setting in order to continue their education to graduation and successful transition to college and careers. Show less



University of West Georgia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2021

  Teach graduate level courses via online/blended/and in-person fomats: Assessment; Multicultural Issues; Ecological Development; Behavior Management; Characteristics of Exceptional Learners, Research; Challenging Behaviors; Introduction to Special Education; Assistive Technology.

• Assistant Professor

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2010

  Taught graduate courses in developmental psychopathology, behavior management, behavior modification, assessment, issues in special education, introduction to special education, multicultural education, and educational technology.



Haralson County School System

• Academic Coach - middle school

  • Jul 2010 - May 2013

  Increased Student Achievement in Mathematics: 32% increase for students with disabilities. Implemented research-based best practices across school. Observed, provided feedback, mentored teachers.



Albright College

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

  Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in special education, assessment, educational psychology, behavior disorders, classroom and behavior management



University of Miami

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grad. school

  • 2000 - 2003