M.A.: Education 1991, The University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee

Certifications: Arizona Secondary and Community College

AP Training: 2006--St. Johnsbury Academy, 2005--Stanford University, 2004--Duke University, 2003--San Diego State University, 2002--Local conferences at Pinnacle Peak 2003

Classes taught at Hamilton H.S.: --Advanced Placement Literature 12 --English 12

Total Years Teaching Experience: 17

Years at Hamilton: 8

Other Activity: AP/Honors English Vertical Team Co-chair TAT Team Grad Nite Sponsor 12th grade English Level Leader

My goals for the students are as follows: 1) To write clearly, concisely, and specifically; 2) To employ critical thinking skills to revise writing; and 3) To critically analyze and evaluate a variety of literary genre.

"There is no secret to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."--Colin Powell