I have extensive experience in the education field, including teaching in the K-12 setting, school administration, working in the Virginia Department of Education, and teaching in higher education. The joy of my education career comes from helping students feel success in their learning and helping teachers refine their skills for the effective delivery of instruction to all students. Because of my background in teaching teachers, I am familiar with and able to apply the most effective teaching and learning practices deemed exemplary in today's schools. In fact, I have contributed to the design of some research-based practices in schools, such as teaching for character development that makes students better learners and citizens. As a teacher, I have expertise that allows me to analyze a student's learning strengths and weaknesses to determine how to increase his/her learning capacity. My diagnostic skills and procedures provide guidance in how to help learners improve their own learning and become more independent and self-reliant in their learning. Because of my knowledge of the developmental characteristics of different age groups and styles of learners, I am readily able to design teaching and learning experiences that begin where learners are to advance them forward. In addition, I have experience in designing lessons for the full range of learners, from students who need remedial support to learners who are accelerated and/or gifted.

My interests and hobbies include: -Traveling, national and international -Online Games, such as Mahjong Solitaire -Touring Museums -Jigsaw puzzles -Watching the Planet Earth Documentaries -Reading -Writing