B.A.: English
Summa Cum Laude
1989, The University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
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