Education
2018
Professional Certificate - Digital Marketing
The Wharton School - University of PennsylvaniaCoursework:
•Managing the Value of Customer Relationships
•Marketing Analytics: Data Tools and Techniques
•Selling Ideas: How to Influence Others, and Get Your Message to Catch On
•Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Social Media, and E-Commerce
2017
Secondary Education (6-12)
Utah State Board of EducationEndorsement:
• Educational Technology
• Television Broadcasting Technician
2013
Certified Journalism Educator
Journalism Educator AssociationTopics:
• Journalistic writing and editing
• Graphics and design
• Legal and ethics
2008
Journalism Certification
Texas State Board for Educator CertificationGrades (8-12)
2003
Technology Applications Certification
Texas State Board for Educator CertificationGrades (K-12)
2003
Master's of Science - Instructional Technology
University of Houston - Clear LakeRelevant coursework:
•Instructional Design Project Management & Grant Writing
•System Design of Technology Instruction
•Management of Computer Resources
1997
Elementary Education Certification
Texas State Board for Educator CertificationCertifications:
•Elementary Self-Contained, Grades (1-8)
•Elementary Physical Science, Grades (1-8)
1997
Bachelor's of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State UniversityRelevant coursework:
•Business Principles
•Math for Managerial Decision Making
•Principles of Accounting
•Business Legal Environment
Experience
2017 - Current
Broadcast Adviser/Video Production Teacher
Granger High SchoolWorked closely with administrators to identify challenges and present solutions; such as the implementation of the Granger Harbor program to aid in the renewal of the school’s climate and culture.
2012 - 2017
Yearbook Sales Representative
Herff JonesDuring my five years representing Herff Jones, I used Salesforce and the Challenger Sales Method to grow my scratch territory to $501,127 in annual sales while maintaining a 97% renewal rate.
2008 - 2012
Yearbook/Photo Adviser
Clements High SchoolLead students through the yearbook process, teaching them sales and design, which resulted in multiple national awards and a profit in excess of $50,000 annually.
2006 - 2012
Adjunct Professor
Lone Star College - CyFairUtilized a variety of learning management systems (LMS) to offer students face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses covering a range of topics including web design, digital imaging, and multimedia.
2002 - 2008
Yearbook/Technology Applications Teacher
McMeans Junior High SchoolThrough project-based learning, students learned how to utilize technology to solve everyday problems.