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                If I were to hit the jackpot, I would be the happiest woman in the world. Aside from having an abundance of money and have the ability to travel around the world, I believe that the absolute jackpot would be to open my own Career and Technical Education High School. The school’s mission would […]

As an educator, a tremendous amount of time is utilized planning engaging lessons, purchasing classroom supplies, participating in after school clubs and activities, and fulfilling professional development requirements. With these responsibilities consuming much of your free time, balancing work and family can become more challenging than one would think. It is necessary to devote the […]

            Throughout my life, I have had to overcome many obstacles. Whether the obstacles are personal or professional, I have always been determined to set a goal and work towards accomplishing that goal which would in turn help me to overcome any obstacle. One goal that seemed almost impossible was earning my National Board Certification […]

Everyday teachers are encouraged to use 21 st century technology in the classroom. Although it is sometimes challenging to master new applications as they are continuously introduced by various software companies, it is vital to FACS students’ success in and out of the classroom. Technology is her to stay for all. With continuous professional development learning […]

I have been very fortunate to have some of the best teachers during my years growing up in Charlotte, N.C. I remember my teachers as caring people that pushed me to always do my best. They always presented engaging lessons, and they always seemed to know what to do no matter what happened in the […]

A Book I Would Love To Write I have often thought of traveling around the world to foreign lands to experience their culture and cuisine. I would travel to Greece and sample their legendary seafood and vegetables. I would travel to Vietnam to taste authentic pho’. I would travel to Jamaica and investigate the best […]

         As a veteran FACS teacher of 10 years, I have seen education evolve tremendously. When I entered education, President George Bush implemented the No Child Left Behind Initiative. With big ideas for all, nominal funding, and no desired results, the initiative had to be revaluated. Through my years of teaching, the expectations of teachers […]