Education
University of Memphis 1997-2000
MA French
Delta State University 1992-1996
BSE French
BSE English
South Panola High School 1989-1992
Teaching Experience
Houston Academy, Alabama
My husband's job brought us to Dothan, Alabama where I have been teaching middle school and high school world language for the past 4 years. This job is a dream come true!
Dodge City Public Schools, Kansas
Dodge City High School 2015-2018
My husband's job took us to Western Kansas after many years in Memphis, TN. I have spent three very happy years teaching French to the children of Dodge City.
At Dodge City High School I presently teach French 1, 2, 3, 4 and AP French. I have been teaching at Dodge City High School for almost three years and I have been a Professional Learning Community cross-curriculum leader for two years. I also served on the Building Leadership Team for one year.
MEMPHIS CITY / SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS
I have spent most of my teaching career in the public schools of Memphis, TN. From age 24 to 40 I lived and worked in the middle of the city. These were some of the best years of my career and personal life.
Middle College High School 2009- 2015
Memphis, TN
At Middle College I taught dual enrollment French 101/102 and French 201/202, English 10, Honors French 1 and 2, and ACT English. I led Professional Development on Learning Stations, CLE 1&2 (creating a safe learning environment) and Objective-Driven Lessons.
Wooddale High School 2004-2009
Memphis, TN
At Wooddale High School I taught English 9, 10 and Honors English 10. I was the English 10 team leader for 2 years.
Kingsbury High School 2002-2004
Memphis, TN
At Kingsbury Middle and High School I taught 7th grade Reading, English 9, 10 and 12.
Kirby High School 1999-2002
Memphis, TN
At Kirby High School I taught French 2, Latin 1 & 2, and English 9 & 11. I led an international trip for 14 days to France, Spain and Italy.
MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Holly Springs High School 1996-1999
Holly Springs, MS
As a brand new teacher fresh out of college I took a French-teaching job at Holly Springs High School. I lived and taught in Holly Springs for three years while I commuted to Memphis, TN to finish an MA in French Literature. I taught French 1 & 2, English 9 and Theater 1. I lead my first international trip with students. We spent a fun and educational week in Paris.
Below is a five-minute lesson of my classroom that demonstrates a French comprehension activity. The students speak and read in French. They also complete a retrieval activity.
University of Memphis 1997-2000
MA French
Delta State University 1992-1996
BSE French
BSE English
South Panola High School 1989-1992
Teaching Experience
Houston Academy, Alabama
My husband's job brought us to Dothan, Alabama where I have been teaching middle school and high school world language for the past 4 years. This job is a dream come true!
Dodge City Public Schools, Kansas
Dodge City High School 2015-2018
My husband's job took us to Western Kansas after many years in Memphis, TN. I have spent three very happy years teaching French to the children of Dodge City.
At Dodge City High School I presently teach French 1, 2, 3, 4 and AP French. I have been teaching at Dodge City High School for almost three years and I have been a Professional Learning Community cross-curriculum leader for two years. I also served on the Building Leadership Team for one year.
MEMPHIS CITY / SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS
I have spent most of my teaching career in the public schools of Memphis, TN. From age 24 to 40 I lived and worked in the middle of the city. These were some of the best years of my career and personal life.
Middle College High School 2009- 2015
Memphis, TN
At Middle College I taught dual enrollment French 101/102 and French 201/202, English 10, Honors French 1 and 2, and ACT English. I led Professional Development on Learning Stations, CLE 1&2 (creating a safe learning environment) and Objective-Driven Lessons.
Wooddale High School 2004-2009
Memphis, TN
At Wooddale High School I taught English 9, 10 and Honors English 10. I was the English 10 team leader for 2 years.
Kingsbury High School 2002-2004
Memphis, TN
At Kingsbury Middle and High School I taught 7th grade Reading, English 9, 10 and 12.
Kirby High School 1999-2002
Memphis, TN
At Kirby High School I taught French 2, Latin 1 & 2, and English 9 & 11. I led an international trip for 14 days to France, Spain and Italy.
MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Holly Springs High School 1996-1999
Holly Springs, MS
As a brand new teacher fresh out of college I took a French-teaching job at Holly Springs High School. I lived and taught in Holly Springs for three years while I commuted to Memphis, TN to finish an MA in French Literature. I taught French 1 & 2, English 9 and Theater 1. I lead my first international trip with students. We spent a fun and educational week in Paris.
Below is a five-minute lesson of my classroom that demonstrates a French comprehension activity. The students speak and read in French. They also complete a retrieval activity.