BrushWaves Studios

I have been teaching for over 26 years, primarily in middle school science, math, and social studies. I have many years of experience using Interactive Notebooks, Digital Interactive Notebooks, and gamification in my classroom instructional design. I am also a graphic artist specializing in Digital Art, Acrylic, Watercolor, and Jewelry design.

I have experience in using gamification as well as self-paced learning instruction with a focus on a student-led classroom environment. I love incorporating hands-on STEM-based activities and digital resources.

Technology Integration: Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable to the classroom. 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year, Chocowinity Middle School, Beaufort County Schools BCS Better Together Presenter - Increase Engagement with Nearpod Presenter 2021 Nearpod/Flocabulary - Camp Engage Virtual Conference Presenter 2021 NCCAT - Blended and Personalized Learning 2020 BCS Curriculum Council - CMS School Representative, 2019 - 2021 BCS Curriculum Council Administrative Team, 2019 - 2021 BCS Curriculum Council Technology Subcommittee, 2019 - 2021 BCS Calendar Committee, 2019 - 2021 SREB/Riverbay School Level Team, 2019 - 2021 SREB Summer Planning Institute - Math/Science July 2020, Unpacking Workshop, July 2019 NCCAT - Flipping Instruction: The Digital Learning Classroom, January 2019 School Leadership Team Chair - 2019 - 2022 Grade Level Chair, 7th, 2019 - 2022 Science / Social Students PLC Chair, 2017 - 2022 Textbook Evaluation Advisor for Region 1, DPI, Social Studies Adoption 2016 NERESA GRADD Team Member / School Level Trainer, 2015 - 2017 School Leadership Team Chair, 2015 - 2017 Grade Level Chair, 6th Grade, 2014 - 2017 Textbook Evaluation Advisor for Region 1, DPI, Math Adoption 2014 Beaufort County Schools BT Mentor - 2009 - 2022 SIOP Team Member 2009 - 2011 Textbook Evaluation Advisor for Region 1, DPI, Science Adoption 2009 Clinical Schools Network Training, ECU, June 2009 Math/Science PLC Chair, Extended Day School, Davidson County Schools, 2002 - 2007 Davidson County Schools, Lead Mentor at Extended Day school, ILT Mentor, 2002 -2007 2004-2005 Teacher of the Year, Extended Day Alternative School, Davidson County Schools Project-Based Learning Grant Winning Team, Buck Institute, 2002 - 2003 2001-2002 Teacher of the Year, North Rowan Elementary School, Rowans-Salisbury Schools Recipient of a Title VI Mini-Grant "Ecosystems in Our Backyard" 2001-2002 NCETC Teachers Technology Showcase Presenter, Representing Rowan-Salisbury Schools, November 30, 2000

BS in Elementary Education - East Carolina University (1997) Masters of Education in Instructional Technology (2004) Licensure Areas: K-6 Elementary Education Math 6-9 Science 6-9 MaEd Instructional Technology