30 years in education to include, classroom teacher, certification testing manager, presently a Career Services Advisor. More than 40 years working with individuals or groups from elementary to adults communities. An ambassador for education to include speaking, presenting, and training, working with schools/youth and non-for-profits, community agencies/ Juvenile justice/alternative Ed/Churches, youth groups as well as local businesses.
Passionate, enthusiastic, inspirational one-on-one or groups. Teaching through story-telling and a Rethinking, Reframing and Rebuilding strategy.
Nominated teacher of the year 3 times Disney Teacherrific Award Winner recipient Orange County Youthful Offenders program, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Washington Shores Elementary Volunteer Award recipient Outstanding Educator in Community Service award recipient Affectionately named Mr. Mid Florida Tech several years running
Valencia State College University of Central Florida Teaching Certification
Mentor: Children’s Home Society Initiative leader; Teacher: Jobs Partnership of Central Florida Former Life Skills Trainer: Eckerd Youth Alternative Program Author: 35+ character-building, self-help, and behavior modification books and instructional curricular Former radio sales and broadcaster 8 years former Assistant Executive Director of community youth outreach programs 20 years former Industry Graphic Communications career
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Specialty, Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Health, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Study Skills, Short Stories, Informational Text, Early Intervention