...Reading has to "come alive" for students to fully grasp concepts and embrace the hard work of interpreting texts. I enjoy motivating students to read, reflect, and interpret what they have learned. I have taught both high school and college level English language, literature, and writing. (read more)
...My certification as Spanish teacher is from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL). I also have a Master Degree from Marshall University in West Virginia in Adult and Technical Education with a minor in Educational Foundations among two certifications as Senior Medical I... (read more)
...Additionally, I have expertise in mentoring and instructionally coaching novice teachers at the beginning of their careers. As a state-certified educator, I first became inspired to pursue teaching through my own education, love for reading, and passion for writing. I have extensive knowledge i... (read more)
...I received the teacher of the year award for Heritage Academy in 2020 and received recognition through the local newspaper as "The Best High School Teacher" in the area for the 2020-2021 school year. I have worked along side and guided students to an understanding of complex science topics. I strive to see that my students perform their absolute best in the classroom, in labs, and on tests. (read more)