An English, Secondary Education; School Administration; and Educational Leadership graduate from Appalachian State University. I have skills and knowledge essential for developing a classroom environment conducive to learning; analyzing appropriateness of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for classroom and/or district use; differentiating instruction for individualized student needs; creating district-wide teacher/leader professional development; using appropriate technology, methods, and pedagogy for audience, material, and learning goals; and, communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders.