Powerful public speaker with an impressive track record of more than 30 years of hands-on classroom experience. Possesses demonstrated expertise in diversified lesson planning, innovative project development from concept to completion, large and small group educational management and individualized classroom-embedded learning. Proven ability to successfully deliver leadership coaching and identify potential opportunities for enhanced learning models. Effective at designing and implementing professional learning as well as coaching teachers, principals, and district leaders. Brings commanding presence as educational consultant to guide educators and school systems in methods to facilitate content development, improve classroom management, and increase teacher retention.Awards & Honors include:Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Educator of the Year, Washington D.C. (2010)Korean Studies Workshop for American Educators with U.S. Dept. of Defense, Seoul, Korea (2009)VFW State Teacher of the Year, North Carolina (2010)OAKS Foundation World History Education Grant Recipient, Zurich, Switzerland (2010)Reckford Teaching Prize for Enrichment, Public School Foundation, Chapel Hill, NC (2019)Chapel Hill High School Teacher of the Year (2008)National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) History Teacher of the Year Finalist (2017)North Carolina Council of Social Studies Educator of the Year Finalist (2017)WCHL Radio Hometown Hero Award, Chapel Hill, NC (2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2020, 2022, 2024)Southpoint Mall Teacher of the Year (2014)Humanities Chair Finalist, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (2010, 2013, 2016)Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year, Carrboro, NC District (2009, 2010)Chapel Hill Historical Society/ Public School Foundation History Education Grant Recipient (2007)Senior Tribute Award, Chapel Hill High School (2003)Sophomore Class Teacher of the Year, Chapel Hill High School (1998)