English/Journalism teacher (7-12 and dual credit for college) with a minor in criminal justice. Fourteen years experience in the classroom, directed 14 plays during the first 10 years. Class sponsor for 10 years. Basketball and Volleyball coach last four years. Journalism background in print media, public relations for the Army and yearbook/newspaper for high schools. Took students from assembling on computer and sending off spec to the yearbook company to online development of the yearbook.Ability to get things done successfully with limited resources. Unique ability to find common ground with all people, working with parents, students, colleagues, administrators, and community members.Continue to learn and develop my talents working with others, teaching the importance of developing technology.Specialties: currently in eMINTS training (estimated certification May 2012), Microsoft Office 2007, 2010, PowerPoint, Prezi, developing ways to keep abreast growing technology and imparting that wisdom upon my students and non-tech savvy colleagues