Brenau University

Subject Areas Taught at Brenau

• Literary Methods
• Social Studies Methods
• Developmental Psychology
• ESOL
• General Education

Academic and Research Interests

• Teacher Education
• Teacher Retention
• K-5 Effective Teaching Strategies

Academic Affiliations and Leadership Positions Held

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• National Council for the Social Studies
• International Reading Association
• Professional Association of Georgia Educators
• Teacher Education Advisory Committee Member
• Georgia Association of Teacher Educators

Teaching Philosophy

First and foremost, I have always believed that all students can and will learn in my classroom.  To accomplish this, I continually strive to be a creative, innovative, enthusiastic and motivational facilitator of learning.  I always challenge my students to do their very best in order to reach their fullest potential.  I endeavor to make learning a purposeful and meaningful activity that provides my students with choices and an opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning.  It is my goal to create a positive learning environment that is conducive to learning.  Finally, as a teacher I believe it is important to possess a willingness and openness to continue learning and growing as an educator.

Favorite Quote

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela