Undergraduate
Having graduated from high school in the top ten percent of my cas, my collegiate education began at New River Community College where I earned an Associate's Degree in General Studies in 1991.

After a two and a half year hiatus during which I worked I returned to college to complete my bachelor's degree at Shenandoah University where I majored in History and completed my Teacher Education program. I graduated summa cum laude from Shenandoah University in 1996 and was a recipient of teh History Department Award. I was a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Franternity and participated in teh Activities Planning Board for the university where I helped organize dances and other social events on campus. I was involved with the campus radio station where I co-hosted a program for two years.

Upon completion of my Teacher Education program I successfully completed the National Teacher Exams and received my Teacher's License from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Graduate
I began my master's degree in 2000 at Shenandoah University with a major in Computers in Education. While working and attending graduate school simultaneously I completed my master's degree in 2002 with a 4.0 GPA.

History
In 1997 I was employed by Warren County Public Schools in Front Royal, VA, USA, as a history teacher. I taught World History and US History.

From 1998 until 2003 I was employed by Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia to teach World History. I taught during that time at Sherando High School in Stephens City, VA.

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
In 2003, Millbrook High School opened as the newest high school in Frederick County, VA. With my M.S. in Computers in Education I applied for the position of Instructional Technology Resource Teacher and was assigned to Millbrook High School in that position. I remained there until 2008. My responsibilities included managing various database resources, training faculty and staff, assisting teachers in technology-based lesson design and delivery, evaluating software and hardware, and coordinating with various members of Administration, Information Technology and Faculty to achieve technology-related goals as they pertained to the school and the district.

Computer Teacher
Currently I am employed by the American School of Doha in Qatar as a computer teacher. I teach Computer Applications, Multimedia and Broadcasting, Intro to Robotics, and as needed also teach World History.

Skills and Proficiencies
I am proficient in the use of the following programs and tools:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Premier
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Blackboard online learning environment
• Google Earth
• OpenOffice Suite
• Jackson GradeQuick
• PowerSchool
• iMovie '08
• GarageBand '08

Training Experience
In addition to being proficient with these tools I have experience managing grade databases and preparing grade exports for uploading to AS400 databases. I managed all user accounts for Millbrook High School in the Blackboard online learning environment and was responsible for training the faculty and staff in the various forms of technology present, including but not limited to:

• Novell GroupWise
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SmartBoard
• LCD Projectors
• Blackboard online learning environment
• Jackson GradeQuick
• Interwrite Pads
• Windows Movie Maker

Other Skills
I have strong interpersonal and time management skills which make me a valuable asset when working in a team/project environment.
I am self-motivated and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
I am capable of maintaining and meeting deadlines, providing regular updates to others as necessary and seeking creative solutions to obstacles.

I have completed numerous trainings in educational technology which I have subsequently inmplemented in a classroom environment.

During the completion of my master's degree I completed course work in technology integrated lesson design and implementation, multimedia design and computer programming (Visual Basic and Java.) Additionally I have completed trainings in database design in MS Access, video production in Adobe Premier Pro, and online course facilitation. I have also delivered instruction in a professional development environment in the areas of web design (WebQuest) and online learning environment course design (Balckboard.) I have participated in the development and delivery of lessons in an entirely online environment, and am currently certified by Ed Tech Leaders Online as an online course facilitator.

I have attended the Virginia Department of Education Technology Conference (2003, 2006), the Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference (2008), and the South Carolina State Technology Conference (2006.)

Extracurricular Activities
As an employee of Frederick County Public Schools I was a club sponsor/advisor. I was faculty advisor to the Truthseekers Club at Sherando High School from 2001-2003 and later the Millbrook High School Youth Alive co-advisor from 2003-2004.

I served as a member of the School Improvement Team for Millbrook High School for the school year 2005-2006 and was a member of the school's accreditation team for review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools during the 2005-2006 school year.

I was involved in the athletic department at Milbrook High School from 2003-2008 as the public address announcer for many of the school's events. I continued to fill these duties at the American School of Doha. I have experience as an announcer for the following events:

• Baseball/softball (2003-2008)
• Track and field (2003-2008)
• Football (2004-2008)
• Wrestling (2005-2008)
• Basketball (2006-2008)
• Swimming (2008-present)
• Graduation (2003-2008)
• Served as emcee for various pep rallies, student events and fundraising events from 2003-2008
• NCAA Division III footbal game announcer on a substitute basis at Shenandoah University (2007)

Non-professional Activities and Interests
I am an avid sports enthusiast, a recreational weight lifter, an outdoorsman, a computer enthusiast and have served as a leader in my local church. I have regularly attended high school and collegiate athletic events having developed a passion for sports as a child. I began lifting weights as an athlete in high school where I played football and basebal. i continue to lift weights for exercise on a regular basis. I enjoy hunting, fishing and working outdoors. For five years I maintained a small business repairing computers and configuring small networks. I served from 2007-2008 as the leader of my church's multimedia production team and was a member of the team for seven years.

In addition to activities in which I participate on a local level I have enjoyed the opportunity to travel both in the United States and abroad with vacations to such destinations as Las Vegas, Nevada; Seoul, South Korea; and London, UK. I have also committed to live abroad as I currently reside in Doha, Qatar. I have taken great pleasure in experiencing the cultural offerings of each of these places.

Affiliations and Memberships
I have held real estate licenses in West Virginia and Virginia, and have a current inactive license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I have held membership in the Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors®, the West Virginia Association of Realtors®, and the National Association of Realtors®.
I am a member of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.