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I am married and have 3 grown children and a border collie. My daughter and son-in-law live in Madison, Alabama with their sons. My oldest son and his wife live in Nashville, with their daughter. My youngest son and his wife live in Loganville, Georgia with their 2 German shepherds.

Please contact Erica Cottingham or myself to make any referrals in the gifted program at CES.

Bachelors in Science from The Ohio State University
Masters in Science Education from The Ohio State University
Gifted Certification From The University of Alabama

Professional Certificate
Issued on 5/26/2011
Class A, Special Education (047)
Grade Level: P-12
Gifted (0J3)

Professional Certificate
Issued on 10/11/2007
Class A, Secondary (06A)
Grade Level: 6-12
General Science (021)

Highly-Qualified Teacher Eligibility
General Science (021) ; Grades: 6-12

GATE

I taught 8th grade science for 8 years in Dublin, Ohio where I was a team leader for 3 years, 8th grade science 1 year at Chapman Middle school and then transitioned to Gifted Education for 3 years there. I taught Gifted Education classes for 1 year at Providence and Challenger Elementary School and now teach Gifted Education full time at Challenger Elementary.