Professional Certifications
State of Florida Department of Education
Educator Certificate # 934625
Florida Principal II Certification (2023)
Educational Leadership - All Levels (2011)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (2010)
Reading Endorsement (2009)
English, Grades 6-12
Speaking Engagements
Educational Employment
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Jacksonville, Florida
Doctorate Degree (2019)
Educational Leadership
Jacksonville, Florida
Master’s Degree (2003)
Human Resources Management
Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree (2000)
Public Relations
Legacy Solutions - Teachers’ Bootcamp (July 2025)
Topic: “Integrating Technology for Active Learning”
Topic: “Managing Time and Transitions in the Classroom”
Southwest Educational Research Association - SERA (February, 2022 & 2023)
Topic: “Adjusting Leadership Styles to Increase Differentiation of Teacher Training”
University of North Florida Doctoral Dissertation (August, 2019)
Topic: “Narratives of Alternative School Teachers: Perceptions of their Principals’ Transformational Leadership Behaviors and How they Impact Self-Efficacy”
Southwest Educational Research Association - SERA (February, 2016)
Topic: “The Effects of Principals’ Transformational Leadership on Teachers’ Evaluations in Urban Schools”
University of North Florida Doctoral Symposium (May, 2014)
Topic: “How the Professional Development of Secondary Schools’ faculty affect Pedagogy in the Classroom”
Center for International Studies in Educational Research and Development, Southeast Regional Conference (October, 2013)
Topic: “How can the Professional Development of Secondary Schools’ faculty affect Pedagogy in the Classroom?”
PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Duval County Public Schools - Jacksonville, FL
DC Public Schools - Washington, DC
CHARTER SCHOOLS:
Global Leadership Academy - Jacksonville, FL
PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
North Florida Educational Institute (NFEI) - Jacksonville, FL
College Courses Taught
Teaching and Leadership
(2004 - Present)
Assistant Principal
Organized and led daily school operations while support teachers, students and parents.
Planned, organized, developed and facilitated Family Engagement events and other federal expectations.
Provided feedback to teachers, providing explicit teaching and support when needed.
Instructional Coach
Facilitated Professional Development for Reading, Math & Science Teachers.
Trained and developed novice teachers by modeling lessons and conducting weekly workshops.
Instructed teachers on best practices to increase students’ reading scores.
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Organized and enrolled all students into college, preparing for dual-enrollment courses.
Met with dual-enrollment instructors to understand needs and provide support.
Served as liaison between the college and high school campus.
Teacher
Planned and delivered lessons from grades Pre-K to the collegiate level.
Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement.
Focused on English, writing, and reading strategies to prepare all grade levels for college and career readiness.