ABOUT: Experienced Teacher and former Athletic Director with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Fundraising, and Time Management. Strong education professional with a Master's Degree focused in Educational Leadership and Administration, from the University of Dayton, as well as a Bachelor's degree in History. Licensed 7-12 in Ohio and South Carolina. Endorsed to instruct gifted and talented populations and have acquired literacy endorsements. Currently, coach a variety of secondary extracurriculars. FORMER PARENT, COLLEAGUE, AND STUDENT COMMENTS:Parent-"I can say with 100% confidence that he would make a fantastic addition to any school! He is incredibly organized and punctual. He is deeply respected by his students, and as a result, his classroom has always been a positive and engaging learning environment. He has a "Can-do!/We're in this together!" mentality which inspires others to step up and get involved. I think you will agree when you meet him that he has a dynamic, friendly, and confident personality. He is certainly a person who would bring great, positive energy to our already exciting and successful sports program."Administrator- "I don't thank him enough for the awesome work he did at BT. I've seen him grow as an educational leader and his work ethic and dedication were apparent"Student: Over the past 2 years I have learned so much in academics and in life skills from you. For me when you take the time to get to know us and talk sports with us or honestly anything outside of school, it made me more comfortable in the class and it made most of us feel like more than just a lesson plan or something that you have to grade. You have impacted me so much, and have influenced me to be a better student and an even better person. I don't know about anyone else but for me, you have been one of my biggest role models of how to act and how to be so humble. Thank you so much, Mr. Edwards!Student- "I was nervous and shy when I started 8th grade. I think you did an amazing job with your classroom environment. Every day I looked forward to social studies. Your class was fun to be a part of. I hope to have a teacher next year as good as you were." Student- "Thank you for waking up each day to teach us!"Student- "Thank you for being a great teacher for us. Your class is fun and I learn so much in many different ways. I used to hate presenting, but now I love to teach the class things. I now have more confidence in myself."