I have been a student in a classroom nearly every year of my life since I was four years old.

Teaching Coursework

I am currently enrolled in the Alternative Certification Program iteachTEXAS. I have successfully completed ten modules covering education topics like:

• Pedagogy and Developmental Stages
• The Learning Process
• Lesson Planning
• Assessment
• Diversity and Multiculturalism

I have also read these books:

• The First Days of School by Harry K. and Rosemary T. Wong
• Assertive Discipline by Lee and Marlene Canter

College Coursework

My Bachelor of Arts is in English (writing and speech communication dual major). I have over 35 credits in composition and literature and over 20 credits in undergraduate communication. My Master of Arts is in Marketing Communication, and I have 40 graduate credits in marketing.

Public Education

I attended Kindergarten through 12th grade in Ithaca, NY. During high school, I focused on English and creative writing. I was also a member of the concert band, marching band, choir and color guard and I wrote for the literary journal.

To the uneducated, an A is just three sticks. ~A.A. Milne