Education:
Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership (August 2003)
Tennessee Technology University, Cookeville, TN 38505
Masters of Arts in Instructional Leadership (May 2002)
Tennessee Technology University, Cookeville, TN 38505
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics Education (December 1992)
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Associate of Science Degree (May 1990)
Independence Community College, Independence, KS 66710
High School Diploma (May 1988)
Neodesha High School, Neodesha, KS 66757
Employment:
TEACHER, COACH, and DIRECTOR (August 1996 – present)
Cleveland City Schools, 850 Raider Drive, Cleveland, TN 37312
Mathematics (Cleveland High School)
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Foundations Mathematics 1, Competency
Math, Discrete Mathematics. Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Integrated Math III, Bridge Mathematics,
Algebra 2 Honors, Integrated Math I Honors, Integrated Math II Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors
Fine Arts (Cleveland High School)
Theater 1, Theater 2, Theater 3, Theater 4, Survey of Fine Arts, Public Speaking, Humanities DC, Theater Appreciation
Fine Arts Department Chair (2017 - present)
Theater Sponsor/Director (2011 – present)
Thespian Troupe 505 Club Sponsor (2011 – present)
CHS Leadership Team (2011 – 2012, 2017 - present)
Technology Team Representative (2010 – 2017)
ICLE Data Assessment Team (Spring 2010)
High Schools That Work Team – Math Rep (2008 – 2014)
Gradebook Mentor (2005 – present)
Cooperative Teacher (2002, 2005 – 2008, 2014)
Mentor Teacher (2005 – 2008,2018)
Rotary/Interact Sponsor (2001 – 2016)
After School Math Tutor (2001 – 2010)
School Improvement Team (2001 - 2009)
Communications Team (2002 – 2007)
Head Middle School Girls’ Soccer Coach (1996 – 2001)
Assistant High School Boys’ Soccer Coach (1996 – 1998)
Head Middle School Boys’ Soccer Coach (1998 – 2001)
FCA Sponsor (1997 – 2001)
Mathematics Curriculum Team (1998 – 1999)
Class Sponsor (1996 - 2010)
ACTS Team (1999 – 2001, chairman)
Cleveland Education Association (1996 – 2001, 2011 - present)
Building Representative (1997 – 2000)
Vice President(2000 – 2001)
President (Fall 2001)
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR (August 2003 – May 2006)
Cleveland State Community College, Cleveland, TN 37312
Basic and Elementary Algebra
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR (January 1995 – May 1996)
Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS 66901
College Algebra
TEACHER and COACH (August 1993 – June 1996)
USD 475, 900 N Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441
Mathematics (Junction City High School)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Informal Geometry with inclusion
Assistant Debate Coach (1993 – 1994)
Assistant Forensics Coach (1994 – 1996)
Assistant Soccer Coach (1994 – 1996)
FCA Sponsor (1994 – 1996)
JCEA Building Representative (1994 – 1996)
Awards
Professional Organizations
Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership (August 2003)
Tennessee Technology University, Cookeville, TN 38505
Masters of Arts in Instructional Leadership (May 2002)
Tennessee Technology University, Cookeville, TN 38505
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics Education (December 1992)
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Associate of Science Degree (May 1990)
Independence Community College, Independence, KS 66710
High School Diploma (May 1988)
Neodesha High School, Neodesha, KS 66757
Employment:
TEACHER, COACH, and DIRECTOR (August 1996 – present)
Cleveland City Schools, 850 Raider Drive, Cleveland, TN 37312
Mathematics (Cleveland High School)
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Foundations Mathematics 1, Competency
Math, Discrete Mathematics. Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Integrated Math III, Bridge Mathematics,
Algebra 2 Honors, Integrated Math I Honors, Integrated Math II Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors
Fine Arts (Cleveland High School)
Theater 1, Theater 2, Theater 3, Theater 4, Survey of Fine Arts, Public Speaking, Humanities DC, Theater Appreciation
Fine Arts Department Chair (2017 - present)
Theater Sponsor/Director (2011 – present)
Thespian Troupe 505 Club Sponsor (2011 – present)
CHS Leadership Team (2011 – 2012, 2017 - present)
Technology Team Representative (2010 – 2017)
ICLE Data Assessment Team (Spring 2010)
High Schools That Work Team – Math Rep (2008 – 2014)
Gradebook Mentor (2005 – present)
Cooperative Teacher (2002, 2005 – 2008, 2014)
Mentor Teacher (2005 – 2008,2018)
Rotary/Interact Sponsor (2001 – 2016)
After School Math Tutor (2001 – 2010)
School Improvement Team (2001 - 2009)
Communications Team (2002 – 2007)
Head Middle School Girls’ Soccer Coach (1996 – 2001)
Assistant High School Boys’ Soccer Coach (1996 – 1998)
Head Middle School Boys’ Soccer Coach (1998 – 2001)
FCA Sponsor (1997 – 2001)
Mathematics Curriculum Team (1998 – 1999)
Class Sponsor (1996 - 2010)
ACTS Team (1999 – 2001, chairman)
Cleveland Education Association (1996 – 2001, 2011 - present)
Building Representative (1997 – 2000)
Vice President(2000 – 2001)
President (Fall 2001)
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR (August 2003 – May 2006)
Cleveland State Community College, Cleveland, TN 37312
Basic and Elementary Algebra
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR (January 1995 – May 1996)
Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS 66901
College Algebra
TEACHER and COACH (August 1993 – June 1996)
USD 475, 900 N Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441
Mathematics (Junction City High School)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Informal Geometry with inclusion
Assistant Debate Coach (1993 – 1994)
Assistant Forensics Coach (1994 – 1996)
Assistant Soccer Coach (1994 – 1996)
FCA Sponsor (1994 – 1996)
JCEA Building Representative (1994 – 1996)
Awards
- Teacher of the Month (CHS - November 2021)
- "Most Dramatic" Teacher Superlative (2018)
- Teacher of the Month (CHS - December 2015)
- Eagle Award Winner (Interact District Conference, 2015)
- Teacher of the Year "Building Level" (2015)
- Educator of Distinction, National Society of High School Scholars (2013)
- "Most Sarcastic" Teacher Superlative (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022)
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Nominee (2011)
- Teacher of the Year “Building Level” (2008)
- "Best Personality" Teacher Superlative (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Educator of Distinction “National Society of High School Scholars” (2008)
- Teacher of the Month (January 2007)
- Who’s Who in Education (1999, 2000, 2001)
Professional Organizations
- International Thespian Society (2011 - present)
- Tennessee Theatre Association (2015 - present)
- South East board representative (2016 - 2021)
- Secondary School Chair (2021 - present)
- Southeastern Theatre Conference (2015 - present)
- National Federation of State High School Associations (1993 - 1996, 2012 - present)
- International Theater Educational Society (2011 – present)
- National Education Association (1993 – 2001, 2011 – present)
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1992 – 2014)