1. I began my educational journey earning my bachelor’s of science degree in English from Xavier University of Louisiana.

2. After graduating from Xavier, I briefly attended Howard University where I began working of my master’s degree in English literature. However……………..

3. after working as a long-term substitute teacher and attending outdoor education, I realized I enjoyed working more than students than spending time in the library.

4. Working as a long-term substitute teacher, I was able to earn my master’s degree in secondary education though Johns Hopkins University PROMAT program.

5. After teaching in Montgomery County Public Schools for several years, the growth of my young family caused me to switch to the Anne Arundel County Public School System which is closer to my home.

6. During my second year of teaching at AACPS, I began taking online courses with Johns Hopkins University partnership program with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to earn my Administration & Supervision certificate. As a member of the JHU-ISTE cohort, I was able to participate in the National Education & Computer Conference (NECC) in Atlanta, Georgia, and San Antonio, Texas. NECC in 2007 & 2008

7. After finishing up my online coursework, I recognized in order for me to fully understand the role of an educational leader that I needed to continue to my education. So, I began taking courses to pursue my master’s degree in administration & supervision. 851.708 Systemic Change Process for School Improvement 881.611 Action Research for School Improvement 881.622 Advanced Instructional Strategies 851.609 Administrative and Instructional Uses of Technology 881.621 Effective Schools and Effective Instruction 882.524 Education of Culturally Diverse Students 884.615 Cross-Cultural Studies in Literacy 893.632 Data-Driven Decision-Making for Schools and Organizations 851.630 School, Family, and Community Collaboration for School Improvement I851.630 School, Family, and Community Collaboration for School Improvement I 851.809 Seminar in Educational Administration and Supervision 851.810 Internship in Administration and Supervision

8. Hopefully, by the end of 2009,I will have completed another chapter in my educational journey by earning my degree in administration and supervision from Johns Hopkins University.