I am currently a freelance feature writer for Suite101.com in the Middle/High School section of Education & Careers. My family keeps me busy as does my gardening, boating, reading and writing.
- Master Teacher status
- National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescent Young Adult English Language Arts
- Ohio Council of Teacher of English Language Arts Outstanding English Language Arts Educator Award, 2003
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, & 2007
I currently serve as the National Board Site Coordinator for Region16 in Ohio. In addition, I am a sixteen-year veteran teacher in Southeastern Ohio with a Masters
plus 30 hours in education. I currently teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade
talented and gifted language arts. In addition, I teach honors 8th
grade language arts and 8th grade general language arts. I enjoy the
work of my students on WLMS, which is our weekly morning show.