Education
- Master Degree McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA 2008
- Masters Plus 30 Certification
- Louisiana Certification 2007
- Louisiana State Mentor
- Bachelors of Science Mcneese State University Lake Charles, LA 2005
- Associate of Early Childhood Mcneese State University Lake Charles, LA 2002
- Bachelors of Arts Grambling State University , Grambling, LA 1991
- Washington-Marion Magnet High School, Lake Charles, LA
Work Experience
- Master Teacher K-2
- Literacy Coach
- TAP Mentor teacher
- Web Master
- Technology Facilitator
- 2nd grade Teacher Pearl Watson Elementary 2017- present
- 1st Grade Teacher Pearl Watson Elementary 2011- 2017
- 1st Grade Teacher DA Combre Elementary 2008-2011
- Reading Coach Oak Park Elementary 2008
- Kindergarten Teacher John F. Kennedy 2005-2008
- Multi Media Lab Teacher Pearl Watson Elementary 2004-2005
- Tutor Pearl Watson Elementary 2000-2004
Awards
Accomplishments
- Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union Grant, 2022
- Drew Grant 2019
- ITEC Grant Recipant 2016
- Drew Grant 2017
- Wal-Mart Grant 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018
- Citgo Teacher Grant 2012
- QSM Grant 2015, 2017
- Jr. League Branch out and Grow Grant 2017
- Pearl Watson Teacher of the Year 2016-2017
- VFW Teacher of the Year 2016-2017
- TNT Grant 2013
- Donors Choose 2016, 2021, 2022
Certification
- Microsoft Educator
- ISTE Certified
- Class Certified
- NIET Certified
- DigCit Ambassador
Conferences
- Plain Talk
- NIET
- Teacher Leader
- ISTE
- LACUE
- TNT
- RRR
- LATM/LSTA
Professional Development
- Louisiana Mentor Teacher
- CPSB ITEC 2.o Model Classroom
- M3: Making Mentor Matter Teacher
- PWE Leadership Team
- PWE Webmaster
- PWE Technology Facilator
- PWE Yearbook Creator
- LACUE Presenter 2022
- DigCit Ambassador
- TechCon 2023
- Tech Con 2022
- TNT Presenter
- CPSB School Presenter
- Impact 2nd Grade Lead Teacher
- Impact 1st Grade Lead Teacher
- Tech Webinar Presenter
- Tech Face to Face Presenter
- ITECH Model Classroom
- Tech Showcase Presenter
ITEC 1 Year 1
Creative Communicator 1.6 Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.
ITEC Year 2
LEARNER 2.1 Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others, and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to boost student learning.