About Me

I am a teacher educator and consultant working to empower teachers as professionals and to support school leaders by increasing their capacity to lead engaging, transformative schools. ​​​

Education

• Ph.D. in Social Studies Education, University of Georgia

• M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University

• B.A. in History, University of Georgia

Experience

I taught high school social studies in Georgia for seven years at North Atlanta High School and Oglethorpe County High School

Now, in my 18th year as a teacher educator, I collaborate closely with Charter and Public Schools to elevate purposeful teaching practices, to increase student engagement, to provide mentoring to new teachers and to enable school leaders to increase their capacity through specialized mentoring designed to meet state requirements while engaging teachers in meaningful coaching and mentorship. 

Engagement

From working with individual teachers and local school districts to presenting at national and international conferences, I've focused my efforts on fostering meaningful professional learning. I love engaging with teachers, school leaders, and communities to inspire brave, innovative, and rebellious teaching that truly makes a difference in the lives of students and communities.