About
I am an educator and researcher with K-12 (5+ years) and college/university teaching experience (4+ years). I am certified to teach Spanish (P-12), English as a Second Language (P-12), English (5-12), Social Studies (5-12) biological sciences (5-12), and mathematics (5-9). At the college level I am qualified to teach education, leadership, research methods, public health, epidemiology, environmental science, biological sciences, and statistics.
I earned my EdD from University of the Cumberlands. My dissertation research focused on mindfulness and burnout among teachers in Eastern Kentucky. I have an MAT (Spanish P-12) from Morehead State University, an MPH from East Carolina University, a BA in biology and Spanish from Emory & Henry College, and additional graduate hours in environmental science, public health, Spanish, and education. I also have a TESOL certificate from Arizona State University.
Currently, I teach high school Spanish in Eastern Kentucky. I taught undergraduate science and public health courses at East Tennessee State University, served as teaching assistant (public health) at East Carolina University, and served as a teaching assistant/lab instructor (biology, Spanish) at Emory & Henry College. I lived (and studied) in Mexico for two summers and have traveled extensively throughout the country. I have also studied Spanish language in the Dominican Republic and Spain and Hispanic culture in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
I earned my EdD from University of the Cumberlands. My dissertation research focused on mindfulness and burnout among teachers in Eastern Kentucky. I have an MAT (Spanish P-12) from Morehead State University, an MPH from East Carolina University, a BA in biology and Spanish from Emory & Henry College, and additional graduate hours in environmental science, public health, Spanish, and education. I also have a TESOL certificate from Arizona State University.
Currently, I teach high school Spanish in Eastern Kentucky. I taught undergraduate science and public health courses at East Tennessee State University, served as teaching assistant (public health) at East Carolina University, and served as a teaching assistant/lab instructor (biology, Spanish) at Emory & Henry College. I lived (and studied) in Mexico for two summers and have traveled extensively throughout the country. I have also studied Spanish language in the Dominican Republic and Spain and Hispanic culture in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
Education
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2019
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Doctor of Education (Concentration: Educational Leadership / Curriculum and Instruction)
Dissertation Topic: “The Relationship between Mindfulness and Burnout in Eastern Kentucky Educators” University of the Cumberlands |
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2016
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Master of Arts in Teaching (Concentration: Spanish P-12)
Morehead State University |
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2010
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Master of Public Health (Concentration: Analysis and Management)
East Carolina University |
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2008
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Bachelor of Arts (Biology and Spanish)
Emory & Henry College |
Professional Certifications
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KY
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Teaching Certifications: Spanish (P-12), ESL (P-12), Biology (HS), Science (MS), Math (MS), English (MS/HS), Social Studies (MS/HS)
Administrative Certification: Supervisor of Instruction (certification in progress) |
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TN
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Teaching Certifications: Spanish (P-12), ESL (P-12), Biology (HS), Science (MS), Math (MS), English (MS/HS)
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VA
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Teaching Certifications: Spanish (P-12), ESL (P-12), Biology (HS), Science (MS), Math (MS), English (MS/HS)
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