1993        B.S. Marine Biology (Chemistry minor),.Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
1995        M.Ed. Secondary Education: Biology,.The George Washington University, Washington, DC
1993        The Marine Science Consortium (now Chincoteague Field Station), Wallops Island, VA
                    Marine Ecology
1993-1994 Chantilly High School, Chantilly, VA
                    Biology (Academic, Gifted & AP) and AP Chemistry
1994-1997 Herndon Middle School, Herndon, VA
                    Physical Science (Academic & Gifted)
1998-1999 Neal Middle School, Durham, NC
                    Integrated Science
1999-202? Green Hope High School, Cary, NC
                    Environmental Science (Academic/AP), Marine Ecology (Academic/Honors),
                    Marine & Astronomical Science, Earth Science (Academic/Honors) & Physical Science
1990        Certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (SCUBA)
1993        Certified VA Teacher of Seconday Science (7-12), Biology
1998        Certified NC Teacher of Seconday Science (6-12), Biology
2002        Certified North Carolina Environmental Educator
2006        Certified National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
2006        Certified North Carolina Beginning Teacher Mentor

2001        Town of Cary Teacher of the Month, November
2002        Green Hope HS Teacher of the Year
2002        Wake County Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
2006        Nominated, NC State University Inspirational Teacher Award
2006        Town of Cary Environmental & Trails Volunteer Award
2008        NC State University Inspirational Teacher Award
2009        Nominated, Cary Chamber Honor-A-Teacher Award
2010        Town of Cary Chamber of Commerce "Going Green"
                        Entrepreneurial Award in Education (GHHS)
2014        Town of Cary Environmental & Trails Volunteer Award
​2016        Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve Paver Dedication
​2018        Green Hope HS Class of 2018 Inspirational Teacher
2025        Town of Cary Earth Day Proclamation of Appreciation


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