Latin teacher

• Aug 1999 - Present

Latin Teacher, World Language Department Head

• Aug 1999 - Present

I teach Latin 1, 2, and 3 in grades 9-12. I teach in a 1:1 MacBook Air classroom, utilizing a SmartBoard IWB in my teaching daily. I'm a proponent of utilizing formative assessments to evaluate students' learning. I also advocate having an active Professional Learning Network and making use of social media for professional learning. As world language department head since 2013, I serve as a member of the school's curriculum council. I also serve as the senior class sponsor, organizing the senior/kindergarten buddy program, homecoming week, and commencement and baccalaureate ceremonies annually. Show less

Secretary

• Feb 2017 - Present

I serve as recording secretary for the Alabama World Languages Association, a professional organization for educators in both K-12 and post-secondary institutions. I serve as recording secretary for the Alabama World Languages Association, a professional organization for educators in both K-12 and post-secondary institutions.

President

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

I served as president of the ACA, a professional organization of Latin teachers in the state of Alabama. I organized a fall meeting for teachers, coordinated with the Alabama Junior Classical League, and chaired the annual meeting. In this role, I also served as an ex officio board member for the Alabama World Languages Association. The annual meeting of the ACA is held at the AWLA conference; I chaired the annual meeting, organized a breakfast speaker, and solicited session proposals from members of the ACA and other Latin teachers. Show less