Instructional Coach

• Jun 2014 - Present

As I begin my 22nd year of teaching, I have the opportunity to positively impact the staff and students that I serve. My task is to support new and current staff with classroom management using the No Nonsense strategy by the Center for Transformational Training. I will be tracking time -on task, adherence to the school culture plan, and instructional practices. The intended outcome is more engaged students and increased learning. I look forward to helping us grow and thank the administration, staff, students, and my family for the support to do so. Go Bucs!! Show less

World Language, Psychology, and Sociology Teacher

• Aug 1996 - Present

I was among the first teachers trained on the Gen-Net Distance Learning system, and have co-founded several programs; the Beecher Incentive Scholarship Program, the International Studies Program, and the Jericho Project partnership with Grand Blanc schools.During my time here, I have served as Junior and Senior Class sponsor, have been an active member of the Handbook, School Improvement,and peer Mediation Teams, as well as our Professional Learning Community. I have also been a member of the Foreign Exchange Selection Committee for the past five years. I am proud to say that since becoming Department Chair a 10 years ago, our language class sizes have increased dramatically and our activities are well known throughout the district. In this position, I also designed the district's plan to be in compliance with the new Michigan World Language graduation requirements.As part of my continuing education, I have successfully completed classes in school administration. Show less

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee Volunteers and Logistics Chair

• Mar 2017 - Present

Volunteer patient and family advocate

• Aug 2011 - Nov 2022

While retaining my current position as an educator, I have embraced the Walk to End Alzheimer's by actively raising funds for awareness and research and becoming a political advocate. This spring, I joined the organizing committee. My family has lost ten loved ones ten times, the most recent being my mother and my oldest brother is currently living with early onset. Last year's fundraiser at my school collected over $500. Please join me in the fight!

Translator and Teacher

• Aug 1995 - Jun 1997

I translated documents and taught several beginning French classes. I translated documents and taught several beginning French classes.

World Language Teacher

• Aug 1993 - Jun 1996

I designed the first consecutive four- year French curriculum. I designed the first consecutive four- year French curriculum.