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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Occupation | Educational Consultant |
| Location | Georgia, United States |
| Introduction | I have been in education for 20+ years from pre-K dance education to K-12, college, and beyond. I earned my B.A. in Journalism with a Minor in Political Science from the Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed. in Reading Education, Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Florida Gulf Coast University. Most recently, my work in nonprofit has been with a domestic violence agency working with women and children who have been impacted by family violence. Although much of my early research focused on literacy, interactive learning modalities, student engagement, and educator preparation, my current research serves to study the impact of trauma as it relates to learning and overall development as well as meeting the needs of ALL students. |
| Interests | As an educator and through my work with families impacted by violence, I understand the importance of being trauma-informed and what that should look like in today's classroom for students, but also for educators! As a lifelong learner, I continually seek ways to positively impact students, educators, parents, and communities alike because I firmly believe if we want change, we must seek it. Along with being a certified educator, I have also recently earned my 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher & Social Emotional Learning Facilitator (SEL*F) through Breathe for Change. |
| Favorite Books | I love to read most anything from historical fiction to YA Lit, to children's books and adult thrillers! |