Experience

Polk State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Retired Professor & College Success Coordinator

  • Dec 2009 - Present

  Enjoying life and in 212 I wrote the first non- fiction book about African Americans in NW Lakeland. Title: Our Lakeland: The Other Side of Florida Avenue with subtitle- Engaging Essays and Exceptional Stories about African- Americans, Living Legends, from Northwest Lakeland. In 2014,I delivered my second non-fiction book. Are You A Prepositional Phrase?, with a unique angle that challenges readers to ponder inwardly on the rhetorical question. This literary compilation contains exclusive writings from my published archives. It also includes an interdisciplinary exchange and three traveling experiences including the vacation from hell. Show less



Polk County School Board

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kathleen High School

  • Aug 1985 - Jun 1992

  English Teacher and Senior Class Sponsor - KHS Designed and implemented challenging units of study with emphasis on research, projects, and cooperative learning. Held "Brown Bag" luncheons to encourage students to participated in discussions about current issues in society, famous authors, special events, and invited guest to share their experiences with the students. Encouraged students to become active leaders at school and to participate in district wide school competitions, as well as in the community. Show less