Goal

Education

Courses

Research

Experience

Honors

Career Goal
Administrative Position

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Rationale: The latest census data show that America has experienced a demographic revolution.  In the past thirty years, the African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, and the Native-American populations have grown tremendously. With the increasing demand for quality educators, especially with diverse backgrounds and work experiences, I want to make a positive contribution in helping shape the future leaders of this country. 

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Education

Educational Leadership Certification
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA

Education Specialist - Business Education
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

Business Education Certification
Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA

Master of Business Administration
Baldwin - Wallace College, Berea, OH

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Cum Laude
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA

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Courses Completed or In Progress
All course work has been completed according to my planned course of action.   Some courses completed are: Supervision and the Instructional Process, Administration and Supervision, Personnel Administration, School Finance, Curriculum and Instruction for School Leaders, Capstone Experience, Advanced Study of Secondary School Curriculum , Instructional Strategy for Technology, Administrative Support Systems, Supervision and Leadership in Business Education, Practicum in Business Education, Advanced Research Techniques in Business Education, Lifespan Human Development, and Research Design in Business. 

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Research and Practicum
Spring semester-2007, I completed various research projects to examine the concept of personnel administration and to examine problems related to personnel programs, policies, and procedures, and relate goals of organization and management to goals and welfare of staff members.  The study of school finance, management of schools, and school programs were thoroughly examined, along with an in depth study analyzing fiscal management from both district and building perspectives.  

Winter semester-2006, I completed major research project on current trends, innovative curricular designs, and styles of learning to build the foundation for innovative leadership and successful student performance.  In addition, various methods were examined and researched to create learning environments that emphasize and build student success. 

Spring semester-2005, I completed a major research project that attempted to briefly examine the core academic educators' perception of how integrated technology in business education classes influences student achievement.  It focused on questionnaire responses of middle school academic core curriculum educators using an Educator Technology Profile and Business Education Assessment Survey.   

Winter semester-2004, I completed a Practicum course that required me to complete a major research project about my school and district.  Data were gathered for various categories such as the study of the physical plant, study of the staff, study of the school, study of the student composition, and study of the curriculum.  After gathering all of the information for this class through various methods such as personal interviews and various reports, I was able to have a more holistic view of the school system.  Finally, I was able to make recommendations based on my findings. 

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Experience
Business Education Teacher, Byron Middle School, Byron, GA    2000 - present

Executive Management Instructor, Governor's Honors Program, Valdosta, GA  2006 (Summer)

Adjunct Professor, Middle Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins, GA   June 2000 - December 2000

Director of Administrative Services, West Central GA CAC, Montezuma, GA  1993-1998

Part-time Professor, Macon College, Macon, GA  1990 -1992

Account Systems Engineer, IBM Corporation, Macon, GA  1987-1991
Akron, OH  1980-1987

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Honors and Awards
2007 -2008            School Council Teacher Representative

2007 -2008            Byron Middle School Leadership Team

2006-2008             Peach County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee

2006-2007             Savannah State University National Alumni Association Queen

2005 & 2007         FBLA Middle Level Chapter of the Year - 2nd Place - State of Georgia

2005 & 2007         Outstanding Middle Level Adviser of the Year - State of Georgia

2003 & 2006         FBLA Middle Level Chapter of the Year - State of Georgia

2003                      FBLA Middle School Adviser of the Year - State of Georgia

2003, 2005-2007   FBLA Gold Chapter

2003 & 2005         FBLA Region 5 Adviser of the Year

2003 - 2006          Teacher of the Year Nominee Runner-up

2005                     Teacher of the Month - October

2002                     Teacher of the Month - December

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Related Extracurricular Activities
2005 - present     Delta Pi Epsilon Honorary Society (DPE)

2003 - present     Georgia Business Education Association (GBEA)

2003 - present     National Business Education Association (NBEA)

2003 - present     Southern Business Education Association (SBEA)

2003 - 2004          Georgia Department of Education Business Education Curriculum Revision Committee

2002 - 2004          Girls' Basketball Coach

2000 - present     Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)

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