Education

  • B.A. Secondary Education and History
    • Marshall University, May 8, 2004
    • GPA: 3.07
  • M.A. Teaching and Learning with Technology
    • Ashford University (now The University of Arizona Global Campus), August 6, 2012
    • GPA: 3.70
  • Graduate-Level Coursework (41 Hours)
    • 24 Hours: M.A. in Multi-Categorical Special Education
    • 18 Hours: Non-Degree Professional Development
    • GPA: 3.75

Teaching Certifications

  • WV Professional Teaching Certificate
    • License No. K2N125300243
    • Endorsements:
      • Social Studies 5–Adult (Permanent)
      • School Librarian/Media PK–Adult (Permanent)
    • Advanced Credential:
      • Technology Integration Specialist (Permanent)
    • Permanent Authorization:
      • Technology Systems Specialist
    • Salary Classification:
      • M.A. + 45

Certifications, Recognitions, and Awards

  • Apple:
    • Apple Teacher
  • Certiport:
    • IC3: Global Standard 3
    • IC3: Global Standard 3 (Authorized Educator)
    • IC3: Global Standard 5
    • IC3: Global Standard 6
  • Common Sense Education:
    • Certified Educator: Digital Citizenship (2013–2015)
    • EdTech Mentor (2016)
    • Common Sense Ambassador (2015–2017)
  • CompTIA:
    • A+ (Valid through 9/1/2028)
  • Google:
    • Certified Educator Level 1 (Valid through 4/16/2028)
    • Certified Educator Level 2 (Valid through 7/2/2028)
  • Microsoft:
    • Innovative Educator
    • Certified Educator
    • Technology Associate
      • Windows Operating System Fundamentals
      • Server Administration Fundamentals
      • Security Fundamentals
      • Networking Fundamentals
  • SIIA CODiE Awards Judge:
    • 2016
    • 2019

Professional Experience

Putnam County Schools

  • Technology Systems Specialist (July 2022 – Present, February 2016 – November 2018)

Cabell County Schools

  • Technology Systems Specialist, Huntington High School (July 2019 – July 2022)
  • Social Studies Teacher and Tech Integration Specialist (2004–2016)

Wayne County Schools

  • Technology Systems Operator, Spring Valley High School (2018–2019)

Presentations & Publications

  • iMovie in the Classroom – Cabell County Schools R3 Teacher Institute, 2014
  • Getting Started with Office 365 – Cabell County Schools R3 Teacher Institute, 2014
  • Connecting Families Program Implementation – Common Sense Education, 2015
  • Digital Citizenship Outreach – WV Statewide Tech Conference, 2015

Skills & Professional Development

  • Technology Skills:
    • Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, macOS, iOS, and network administration
    • Managed device rollouts: iPads, Chromebooks, and MacBooks
    • Active Directory, Group Policy, and System Center management
  • Professional Development:
    • Blended Instruction, Digital Literacy, Google Apps for Education