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1996 2004 English Teacher, Perry High School, Perry, GA.
English Department Chairperson
Taught all 11th grade vocational classes - key factor to
Perry High School 100% pass rate on the Language Arts Georgia High School Graduation Test, 2001 99% in 2002
Founded the reading program Fantastic Friday, grades 2-11
- program focuses on comprehension, vocabulary and reading skills
Established a mentor program between Tucker Elementary and Perry High School, 2001 -2003
Established a mentor program for Middle and High School students in rural Calhoun County, Georgia, 2004
Gained understanding of elementary school operations through observations Lindsey Elementary School, 2003-2004
Implemented a school to career program for 11th grade Tech-Prep students
Assisted in the development of the Georgia Southwestern University Teacher Education Program, 2004
Coordinated the Perry After School Academy (PASA)
- remedial classes for 9th graders, 2001-2002
Coordinated Perry High 9th Grade Summer Enrichment Program, 2002
Perry High/Perry Middle English Vertical Team
Conducted writing workshops for regular and Special Education students.
Orchestrated, cast, and directed Black History Observance Month Program, 2001- 2004
Served as SST teacher, advisor, and registrar
Conducted Action Research on Barriers to Student Achievement
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HONORS |
WB Television Network Extra Mile Award, 2001
Houston County Teacher of the Year 1st Runner-up, 2001
Perry High School Teacher of the Year, 2001
Teacher of the Year - Nomination, 2002
Disneys American Teacher Award Nominee, 2002
Whos Who Among Americas Teachers, 2001, 2002, 2004
Teacher of the Month, February 2004
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