EDUCATION
Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership, August 2008
Dissertation: Differences Between Principals’ Leadership Styles And Teachers’ Job
Satisfaction in Selected Middle Schools
Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas
Masters of Education – Secondary Education,
Mid-Management Certification
Morris College, Sumter, South Carolina
Bachelor of Science – Biology,
CERTIFICATIONS
Administrator - Principal
Texas Certified Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) Trainer
Texas Certified Professional Development & Appraisal System (PDAS) Trainer
Teacher – Middle School Life Science, Health & Physical Education (Grades 6-12)
Teacher – High School Biology, Environmental Science, Health, Special Education (Grades 9-12)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
Substitute Assistant Principal PK-12
Houston Independent School District: Houston, Texas
Teacher - Jack Yates High School
North Forest Independent School District: Houston, Texas
Teacher – Health & Biology/Asst. Principal
Benji’s Educational Academy: Houston, Texas
Principal (1-12)
Girls & Boys Preparatory Academy: Houston, Texas
Principal (Interim) (8-12)
Alief Independent School District: Houston, Texas
Teacher – Campus Learning Center (Adaptive Behavior 6-8)
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District: Houston, TX
Teacher – Biology, Special Education (Adaptive Behavior), Health (9-12)
Ft. Bend Independent School District: Sugar Land, Texas
Assistant Principal – Christa McAuliffe Middle School (7-8)
Pasadena Independent School District: Pasadena, Texas
Assistant Principal – Southmore Intermediate School (7-8)
Oklahoma City Public Schools: Oklahoma City, OK.
Dean of Student/Athletic Director - Northeast High School (9-12)
Houston Independent School District: Houston, Texas
Teacher – Life Science, Health & Physical Education, Head Coach
Texas Southern University: Houston, Texas
Advisor – International Students, Student Recruiter
Houston Independent School District: Houston, Texas
Teacher – Biology, Life Science, Coach (High & Middle School 6-12)
Volunteer: United States Peace Corps; Sierra Leone, West Africa
Teacher/Dept. Chair Health & Physical Education; Bo Teachers College,
Bo, Sierra Leone, West Africa
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Continental Airlines: Houston, Texas (Part-time)
Customer Service Agent
Cincinnati Reds Professional Baseball Organization: Cincinnati, Ohio
Recommending Baseball Scout
Morton’s Department Store: Washington, D.C.
General Sales and Customer Service
ADVANCED SKILLS & TRAINING
Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida
Advanced Studies in Educational Administration;
Greater than 60 hours in Higher Education Administration and college teaching;
Over 75 clock hours in Instructional Leadership Development, Professional Development and
Appraisal System; and
Continuous training in Secondary Administration.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Texas State Teachers Association
National Education Association
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
Phi Delta Kappa