Alternative Education

I'm beginning my seventh year in science education with Cornerstone Learning Center. My background includes a degree in environmental science, work around the community with the Department of Water Resources, and many years of involvement with the Historic Sandusky museum. When I'm not at school, you can find me and my dogs on the beautiful trails around the area or playing board games with friends. 

Typically, I direct teach the following courses:

• Earth Science
• Biology

Other classes are taught in a hybrid or online setting using Edgenuity. This includes:

• Environmental Science
• Science 6
• Life Science
• Physical Science
• Ecology

I have been in education for 28 years, 17 of those were spent in Danville Public Schools as an eighth grade teacher, then as the Staff Development Specialist. I have been teaching at Cornerstone Learning Center since 2014. I enjoy helping students have their "aha" moments and realize that they can succeed.

Courses I teach directly:

• Economics and Personal Finance
• World History 1
• VA/US History

The following classes are taught using Edgenuity with teacher support:

• US1 and US2
• Civics
• World History 2
• Government

I am entering my third year at Cornerstone and my seventh year of teaching. I am married and have three children as well as three pets (two dogs and a cat). I enjoy traveling and most recently have been to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines. I enjoy gardening, swimming, Seven Brew Coffee, and listening to AirOne Worship music. If I have extra time, I prefer sitting on my front porch reading and relaxing.

I direct teach year-long English courses for grades 6-8.

High school English courses are delivered using Edgenuity with support as needed.

I started teaching after my kids became teenagers. I found that having students around the same age as my kids were allowed me to integrate into teaching pretty easily. I very mych enjoy the outdoors, sunshine, the beach, and my family.

Courses I teach directly:

• Math 6
• Math 7
• Pre-Algebra
• Yearlong Algebra

Other courses are taught using a variety of high quality online instructional materials.

I've been teaching for over 25 years -- from pre-k to high school. I earned my bachelor's degree at Bowie State University and my master's degree at Liberty University. My motto is "Students don't care what you know until they know that you care". I love helping students discover their strengths and believe in themselves. When not in school, I enjoy laughing and making memories with my 5 children and two adorable grandchildren.

I teach and support a variety of classes including:

• Reading Enrichment and Intervention
• Study Skills
• Career Exploration
• Health
• Other 6-12 Courses