LifeTree Learning

*30 years classroom teaching experience, 8-12th grade ELA *Advanced Placement English Language and Composition teacher,23 years; *AP Reader, 3 years. *International Baccalaureate English teacher—12 years *Creative Writing teacher—15 years *Community College teacher -1 year *Lead Mentor Teacher, 5 years *English Department Chair - 3 years

My teaching focus currently is on student engagement. I have recently been implementing the Building Thinking Classrooms strategies with my reluctant ELA learners. After teaching AP English Language and Composition for 23 years, I moved, changed schools, and now teach in a rural school with a much different dynamic. I feel like I need to learn how to teach all over again! Life long learning has taken on a new meaning as I try to reach my reluctant readers, writers, and learners.

Teacher of the Year (school of 1900 students) Highest AP English Language Scores in the discrict (40,000 students) for 15+ years Administrator Training Academy graduate (Williamson County Schools)

Certificate of Education Administration Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN 2008 Master of Arts in Teaching English Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 1988 Bachelor of Science Degree/English/Secondary Education Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 1987 TN Professional Teaching License TN Beginning Administrator’s License

Christian, Wife, Mother of 5 children, book enthusiast, beachlover, gardener, traveler, writer, birdwatcher, aspiring beekeeper. Key Education Qualifications •Certified in Education Administration and in 7-12 Secondary Education/English with emphasis on college level writing instruction •23 years of experience planning and instructing college level Advanced Placement English and IB English using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. 88-95% of students passing AP test each year •Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classrooms throughout my 28 year teaching career •Developed and helped implement school wide writing curriculum. Trained entire faculty to use this method across curriculums •Developed and conducted inter-grade activities and curriculum alignment. Led a variety of professional development activities at BHS as well as FHS (Schaffer Writing Method, CCA development, TNReady Testing, ACT program) •Volunteered and served on various committees (curriculum, textbook, county reading list, test development, portfolio assessment, student technology policy, et al) *During course of my career, served as sponsor for Future Teacher of America, Habitat for Humanity, STARS Core Team, Mock Trial, Cheerleading, SHOW Hope for Orphans Club, Creative Writing Club, and Asian American Pacific Islander Student Alliance.