2016 Principals Leadership Academy Distinguished Scholar

Work with students and parents in all phases of educational planning from elementary through collegeAssist in narrowing school choices for K-12 and collegeTutor students in various grades

Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials for all students including single gender boys and co-taught inclusion classes; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use of the latest technology including: the Internet, PowerPoint presentation software, Discovery Education, Castle Learning and Study IslandModeled high expectations for students and implemented results focused programsEnsured compliances with laws, regulations, rules and policies prescribed by the Charlotte Mecklenburg School DistrictImplemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and disciplinePartnered with parents for student success through electronic newsletters and websites; provided feedback on student progress and informed parents and students of areas needing improvement

Developed daily lesson plans and testing materialsEnsured compliances with laws, regulations, rules and policies prescribed by the Wood County School DistrictImplemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and disciplinePartnered with parents in student success; provided feedback on students' progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and additional workUtilized community resources such as volunteers, local cultural events and technology

Flight Operations, Homeland Security, Recruitment, Force Protection

Established mentorship and goal setting programs for at-risk youth, grades 5-8Coordinated and planned a two day goal setting retreat and weekly seminarsScheduled daily activities and events for teenagers ages 13-18

Covered and reported on education issues in Ohio and West Virginia, including stories about school funding and a five part series on No Child Left BehindAttended educational legislative sessions and educational board meetings in both statesCovered and edited an entertainment publication