My experiences as an educator in the Lowcountry as well as the Upstate of South Carolina has blessed me with the unique opportunity to work with students and teachers from diverse economic and social backgrounds.
As a result, I focus on the "whole" teacher by building relationships in addition to addressing professional needs. I create a safe, risk free environment that supports teachers as they begin to internalize their new learning through individual and group reflection. These opportunities to engage in reflective dialogue in a supportive and caring environment encourage teachers to take ownership of their own professional learning and the learning of their students.
Professional Highlights:
- Independent K - 12 Mathematics Consultant since 2010.
- Author of 10 Concepts Every Math Teacher Should Know
- Author of 7 Processes Every Math Teacher Should Know
- Served as Lead Person for the SC Common Core Mathematics Standards adoption process for the State Department of Education
- Served as Lead Person for the revision of SC K - 8 Standards Support Documents for the State Department of Education
- Coordinated and developed a state-wide Algebra I improvement initiative for State Department of Education
- Served as a writer of the state Algebra I standards, teacher support documents and curricula
- Conducted state-wide seminars on improving Algebra I instruction
- Developed professional development for K-12 teachers
- Provided professional development to 3 - 5 Math Interventionists
- Taught graduate courses for middle and high school mathematics teachers
- Presented at local, state and national conferences
