My Advocacy and Affiliations
Chesapeake Public Schools
Teacher, English and Social Studies
Sponsor
Curriculum Developer
Teacher of the Year, 2017
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Student success
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Presenting & successfully arguing for CPS to adopt AP African American Studies as a course offering
The Oath of Office
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The Cornland School Foundation
Executive Board Member
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Developed guide that shows teachers how various K-12 Social Studies SOLs align with site offerings
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Working to generate support and awareness of the site's historical significance
Chesapeake Democratic Women
Member
Member, Ways and Means Committee
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Provide support, information, and resources that promote and sustain the principles and policies of the Democratic Party of the United States
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Organize a yearly fundraiser that benefits the Nora Davenport Scholarship
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Gold Life Member
Former Chair, Education Committee
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Gold Life Member
Former Chair, Education Committee
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Supporting voter registration drives​
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Supporting initiatives & participating in outreach that cultivates growth-minded opportunities for students of color​
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Co-developing & presenting the chapter's 2024 Juneteenth program
Veterans for Peace
Associate Member
Veterans For Peace is a US-based global organization of military veterans and allies dedicated to opposing war, militarism and intervention in the affairs of other nations. They use their unique experience as veterans to educate our communities about the true costs of war and to build a culture of peace.
Virginia Education Association
Member
Content Developer
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With a team of four Virginia teachers, developed and delivered a support course for provisionally licensed teachers
New Chesapeake Men for Progress
For over 60 years, these men of vision and principles have been tireless advocates for Chesapeake's people of color, particularly young Black men.
The organization does a remarkable job of remaining focused on policies that unite us, rather than being distracted by politics that divide us.
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As part of a five-educator team, awarded a $10,000 grant to initiate a program serving Chesapeake high school students struggling with basic literacy
Chesapeake Education Association
Member
Member, CEA PAC
Building Representative
Former Member, Executive Board
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National Education Association
Member
Content Developer
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With a team of sixteen teachers from across the United States, initialized a retention program for mid-career educators