Education

• 2003: Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
• 1992: M.A. Elementary Education, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
• 1989: B.A. Elementary Education, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Recent Appointments

• 2011 - Present: Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2002 - 2011: Fifth Grade Instructor, A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, Ruston, LA
• 2001 - 2002: Kindergarten Instructor, A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, Ruston, LA

Selected Publications/Presentations

• August 2012- Follow-up Common Core Literacy and Science Workshop presented to 5th grade teachers from Ouachita and Monroe City School Systems; Monroe, LA
• July 2012- Prove It Presentation to teachers at the SDE (Staff Development for Educators) National Differentiated Instruction Conference; Las Vegas, NV
• June 2012- Comprehension Toolkit Presentation to teachers in grades 3-6; Leonardtown, MD
• June 2012- Common Core Literacy and Science Workshop presented to 5th grade teachers from Ouachita and Monroe City School Systems; Monroe, LA